Volume 8, Issue 9 — September 24, 2014
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The Three Biggest Lies in AV?
By Joel Rollins rAVe Columnist
In western society, some of the most frequently told jokes revolve around the three most common lies in circulation. They follow a number of patterns, many of which I will not go into in a column that winds up in general circulation.
I have, however, defined the three biggest lies as told in AV. The first one is easy to guess, as it applies to all businesses, not just to those of us in the audiovisual field:
“The check is in the mail.”
Certainly, this is the most common of all the lies that are told to us, and must be a testimony to how gullible those of us in our industry appear. I am informed personally every time this one is told to us. The guy who handles all of our business and finances at the company that I run (we’ll call him Mike, because that’s his name) has a particularly sarcastic form of wit about this particular lie. The fact that this sarcasm is inflicted on the bearer of the message (usually me) and not the customer who originated the message isn’t really his fault. And the fact that I have to avoid him like the plague when I have this message for him isn’t my fault, either. It’s just the way of the world.
But that’s the lie that everybody knows. Now let’s move on to a couple that are constant, but which are exclusive to our particular industry:
“I will gladly repay you Tuesday for a hamburger today.” – J. Wellington Wimpy
Translation:
“We have no budget for this event, but have all kinds of events coming up for which we have Warren Buffett kind of money. If you’ll just do this one cheap, we’ll be sure to use you on the ones that are coming up in the undefined but near future for which we have been issued a license to print money.”
Since most of my career has been spent selling and planning events, I am exceedingly, cynically familiar with the Wimpy.
And, truth to tell, I have to admit to having fallen prey to this one, especially in the early years of my career. In fact, those very expensive program advertisements are pinned to a cork board over my desk to remind me not to fall prey to it again.
My standard response to this ploy: Offer a discount on the second, high dollar, event.
As a tip to those of you who are end-users reading this column, and who might be tempted to try this one, make sure that your intended prey is new to the industry, preferably still starry-eyed, and that there isn’t somebody like Mike standing behind him or her to tip them off. In fact, the Wimpy should not be your first ploy. It should be a fallback position from the third most common lie, as you might as well shoot for the moon.
The third most common lie (drumroll, please):
“For an event today, we will NOT repay you Tuesday.”
This one is the gold standard of lies told to audiovisual personnel. It goes something like this:
“The attendees for this event secretly control the entire world, and the oil, diamond and gold supply, so you should be doing this event free to gain exposure for your company and ensure your place in the new world order. In fact, in addition to doing the event for free, you should become a sponsor and buy an ad in the program in order to take advantage of your unbelievable luck in being accorded the privilege of providing free services for our event.”
When confronted with this one, I often think back to something that I was told by one of my first bosses: “There is no such thing as a strategic reason to lose money.”
My standard response to this classic?
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HARMAN’s JBL Intros EON 206P Portable PA SystemHARMAN’s JBL Professional is introducing the EON 206P Portable PA system and billing it as an all-in-one powered system that’s aimed at small band/solo acts, coffeehouses, clubs, schools, worship events, meetings/seminars, presentations, health clubs and more.
The JBL EON 206P features a pair of 6.5 inch passive loudspeakers, each featuring a 6.5-inch woofer and a 1-inch neodymium black nylon dome tweeter, powered by a 160-watt power amp section (80-watts per channel). The EON 206P features a maximum SPL output of 113 dB, with a nominal coverage pattern of 100×80 degrees.
The EON 206P also features an integrated 6-channel mixer with: two balanced mic/line channels with XLR/quarter-inch combo jacks (CH1 and CH2); two stereo inputs (CH3 and CH4 is RCA and quarter-inch; CH5 and CH6 is a 1/8-inch mini jack). The mixer also features Stereo Monitor Out (quarter-inch left and right out) with volume control (for an external sub or stage monitors), master volume control, reverb on Channels 1 and 2, bass/treble control, and universal power (100-240V; 50/60 Hz).
Designed for easy portability, the entire EON 206P system weighs only 25 pounds, features a durable road-tough enclosure, convenient internal cable storage, and comes in a suitcase format for easy transport and storage. It also features a 36 mm pole socket for easy mounting. Here are all the specs. Leave a Comment
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Dukane Intros 13K Lumen Projector Dukane’s new 9010 is spec’d at 13,000 lumens and would be the brightest 3-chip DLP projector the company has ever marketed. Aimed at auditoriums, large lecture halls and concert stages, the 9010 includes four digital inputs (including 3G SDI) and two HDMIs as well as DVI and is native WUXGA resolution (1920×1200). Integrated with edge blending, the 9010 lists for $74,500 and is shipping now.
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Barco Introduces 14K-Lumen Projector With Integrated with HDBaseT Barco has launched a new kind of projector with the RLM-W14, a three-chip DLP projector offering Active Stereo 3D, WUXGA (1920×1200) resolution, and a brightness level of 14,500 center lumens. This is the first three-chip DLP Barco projector that’s equipped with HDBaseT technology to provide video over a single Cat5 cable. The RLM-W14 is designed for fixed installation in small- to medium-sized venues. It’s housed in a rugged chassis with an optional rental frame to make it usable in the rental and staging market as well. Its TLD lenses are also compatible with Barco’s RLM-W12 projector, HDX and HDF projector lines.
Supporting point-to-point transmission of video signals up to WUXGA at 60 Hz from a source converter to a projector over a single Cat5 cable, the RLM-W14’s integrated HDBaseT technology eliminates the need for multiple cables and allows for signal distribution over a distance of more than 70 meters. Barco told rAVe it’s gradually integrating HDBaseT technology into its entire projector fleet. The RLM-W14 features a DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine) simulated mode that guarantees accurate gray-scales and highly detailed images — key requirements for use in medical training and education applications.
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Extron Ships Compact Four Input Scaler Extron is now shipping its new IN1604 HD — an HDCP-compliant four-input scaler that features three HDMI inputs, a universal analog video input and an HDMI output. It’s designed for installation beneath conference tables and in lecterns to provide localized switching support for sources such as presenter devices. The IN1604 HD joins the recently available IN1604 DTP, which features an Extron DTP twisted pair output.
The IN1604 HD features what Extron is calling an advanced scaling engine that can scale HDMI and analog video signals to a common high resolution output and includes features like 1080i deinterlacing and Deep Color processing. With Extron EDID Minder, Key Minder and SpeedSwitch, integrators can easily connect sources and a display with plug-and-play simplicity, automatic device negotiation and nearly instantaneous switching.
The IN1604 HD delivers essential audio integration capabilities that include HDMI audio embedding and de-embedding, flexible audio switching with two individually assignable analog audio inputs, switching transitions, gain and attenuation adjustments for each analog input, output volume control, and selectable audio muting. The IN1604 HD also features convenient options for remote control and operation, including front panel controls and on-screen menus, USB, RS232 and contact closure with tally output for easy integration into a variety of environments.
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InFocus Debuts 5,000- and 6,000-Lumen Projectors InFocus Corporation released a new family of large-venue projectors dubbed the IN5310a series all aimed at large classrooms and houses of worship, at a value. The DLP-based IN5310a series, which consists of the 6000-lumen IN5312a and the 1080p IN5316HDa, provides a range of features, connectivity, lenses and has small form factor to suit most large spaces.
InFocus designed the IN5310a series to include a standard lens but offer optional, interchangeable short throw and long throw lenses. They are rated 24/7/365 operation and are filter-less. Video connectivity includes HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI-D, VGA and five BNC inputs as well as control via RS232c port and an RJ45 port to enable monitoring and control over a network.
The IN5312a and the IN5316HDa differ only in lumen count and resolution. The IN5312a delivers 6000 lumens and XGA (1024×768) resolution while the IN5316HDa provides 5000 lumens with native 1080p high-definition (1920×1080) resolution.
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Almo Professional A/V Signs Agreement with Three New Manufacturing Partners Almo Pro A/V today announced the addition of three new partners: Comprehensive Cable (cable and connectivity products), TASCAM (playback and recording equipment) and Tightrope Media Systems (enterprise class digital signage solution). All three have joined the fall E4 AV Tour traveling networking and training show, which stops in Boston on Oct. 3 and Washington, D.C. on Oct. 17.
Comprehensive Cable’s entire line of cables and devices are accessible through Almo, with an emphasis on the Pro AV HDMI products. With features like ProGrip to eliminate loose connections, SureLength indicators for cable organization, and color identification to ensure the cables are properly plugged, connectivity project needs are taken care of for Almo partners.
TASCAM fills a hole in the market for playback and recording devices with a commercial feature set and professional quality. Almo now offers TASCAM’s rack mount BD/DVD/CD players and recorders with RS232, as well as the TASCAM broadcast and portable recorders to address the needs of resellers that purchase broadcast cami9 eras.
Tightrope Media Systems provides its Carousel Digital Signage, an easy-to-use, easy-to-manage web-based digital signage system that scales from one display to thousands of channels, and is in use at thousands of corporations, educational institutions, municipalities and small businesses throughout the U.S. Carousel integrates with BrightSign media players, another Almo partner, to minimize the costs of deploying large-scale out-of-home networks. By combining the features of Carousel software with the performance of BrightSign’s XD230 Networked Interactive Player, Almo partners now have access to a highly sophisticated digital signage platform that can scale to the largest of deployments.
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PreSonus Debuts Bluetooth SpeakersDesigned for music enthusiasts, gamers, home theater and personal studios, PreSonus’ new Ceres C3.5BT and C4.5BT active speakers are wireless Bluetooth audio streaming speakers with an 1/8″ stereo input on the front. The Ceres C3.5BT and C4.5BT series speakers have EQ capability, a dedicated sub out port and feature 3.5-inch and 4.5-inch Kevlar low frequency transducers, respectively. Both models have 1-inch, low-mass, silk-dome tweeters and responsive 25W Class AB amplification per speaker.
In addition to the 1/8″ stereo input, the front panel includes a 1/8″ stereo headphone output and a volume control. The rear panel has round bass-reflex port with balanced ¼” TRS and unbalanced RCA inputs and the ¼” balanced TRS subwoofer output. Protection features include RF interference, output current limiting, over-temperature, transient, and subsonic protection.
The Ceres C4.5BT is spec’d to deliver up to 108 dB SPL (maximum continuous), while the C3.5BT supplies up to 105 dB SPL. Frequency response is rated at 70 Hz to 20 kHz for the C4.5BT and 80 Hz to 20 kHz for the C3.5BT.
Both models are expected to be available by the end of the third quarter of 2014 with an estimated retail price of $299.95/pr. for the C4.5BT and $229.95/pr. for the C3.5BT.
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Extron Introduces 3G-SDI to 3G-SDI Scaler with Audio Embedding and De-Embedding Extron’s new DSC 3G-3G A is an 3G-SDI scaler that converts between 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, and SDI resolutions and frame rates. It accepts, scales, and outputs SMPTE video resolutions from 480i and 576i up to 1080p/60 and 2K. The DSC 3G-3G A features advanced Extron video signal processing with 1080i deinterlacing and Deep Color processing for optimal image quality. The DSC 3G-3G A also provides flexible audio capability with analog audio embedding, de-embedding, and level adjustments. Dual SDI outputs, genlock, and an input loop-through facilitate integration in demanding professional environments, while the compact enclosure simplifies installation. The DSC 3G-3G A is ideal for applications with professional video systems, including video editing and production, rental and staging, medical imaging, and large-scale presentations.
The DSC 3G-3G A offers several features that enhance and simplify AV system integration, including two simultaneous3G-SDI/HD-SDI/SDI outputs so that two displays can be driven simultaneously. The scaler also features input equalization which conditions incoming 3G-SDI signals to compensate for signal loss over long input cables. Reclocking on the SDI input loop-through eliminates high frequency jitter. Additionally, the DSC 3G-3G A offers a range of audio capabilities including SDI audio management, input gain and attenuation controls, input audio muting, and output volume control. A convenient analog two channel audio input and output are provided for embedding audio onto the SDI output, or sending de-embedded content to a sound system or other audio destination. The output can be set for stereo or dual mono.
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BenQ Aims at Small-to-Medium Space with New M5 Series Projectors BenQ America today announced it is now shipping the newest generation of M5 Series projectors including the MX525, MS524 and MW526, all aimed at the small- to medium-sized (SMB) spaces. Each offer a 3,200 ANSI lumens spec, 10,000 hours of lamp life and Colorific image quality.
By combining native SVGA (MS524), XGA (MX525), and WXGA (MW526) resolutions with a 13,000:1 contrast ratio, BenQ’s newest M5 Series features BenQ’s power-saving SmartEco technology to increase lamp life up to an astonishing 10,000 hours — dramatically reducing both power consumption and maintenance costs. By automatically adjusting projection brightness to ambient light conditions, the technology allows any home, school, or enterprise to reduce energy consumption without compromising picture quality. To further increase energy efficiency, a “standby” mode allows the M5 Series projectors to lower power usage to less than 0.5 watts during periods of inactivity.
Not only are all three projectors 3D-ready, but the M5 Series enables both audio in and out, S-Video, composite video in, RS232 and HDMI connectivity.
Now shipping, BenQ’s new MS524, MX525 and MW526 retail at $489, $529 and $749, respectively, and all the details are here. Leave a Comment
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Epson Adds 3LCD Reflective Laser Pro Cinema Projectors Epson’s new line of Pro Cinema projectors with 3LCD reflective laser technology include the PowerLite Pro Cinema LS10000 4K Enhancement Projector and the Pro Cinema LS9600e Wireless 1080p Projector. Both are spec’d at 1,500 lumens of color brightness and 1,500 lumens of white brightness.
Epson’s new 3LCD Reflective technology, along with the laser light source, deliver what Epson is calling “Absolute Black” contrast ratio and one of the industry’s largest color gamuts. The Pro Cinema LS10000 adds 4K Enhancement Technology for exacting sharpness, clarity and detail, shifting each pixel diagonally by 0.5 pixels to double the resolution and surpass Full HD image quality without visible stair-stepping or pixel gaps.
The LS9600e and LS10000 are both native1080p and project in 2D and 3D and have 2.1x power zoom, power focus, lens shift up to 90 percent vertical and 40 percent horizontal, lens position memory that can store up to 10 settings for standard 16:9 or 4:3 projection areas and 2.35:1 wide cinema ratio. The laser light engine offers up to 30,000 hours of life with rapid warm-up or cool down time for fast, quiet operation. For added installation and operation flexibility, a WirelessHD transmitter connects up to five HDMI devices simultaneously, with one HDMI out connection and one optical port for switching between sources, and MHL connectivity to display content from MHL-enabled tablets and smartphones (LS9600e only).
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Sennheiser Launches Dante Card for Digital 9000 Sennheiser is launching a Dante card for the EM 9046 receiver — making its Digital 9000 microphone system Dante audio-over-IP capable. Users can route the system’s high-definition audio data via Audinate’s Dante Controller.
As you may already know, Dante works with existing network infrastructure using IP and Ethernet standards and offers hundreds of channels of audio.
The EM 9046 DAN extension card is simply inserted into the expansion slot of the EM 9046 eight-channel receiver. Internally, the card features sixteen audio inputs to send the digital audio and command signals over the Dante network. Connection is via two Gbit RJ45 sockets that serve to establish two redundant network circuits or daisy-chain the signals. The card works with sampling rates of 44.1/48/88.2 and 96 kHz at a resolution of 24 bits. The EM 9046 DAN will be available from mid-October.
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VESA’s New DisplayPort 1.3 Standard Pushes Bandwidth to 32.4 Gbits/secThe Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) announced the release of the DisplayPort 1.3 audio / video (A/V) standard. An update to the widely used DisplayPort 1.2a standard, this latest version increases the maximum link bandwidth to 32.4 Gbps, with each of four lanes running at a link rate of 8.1 Gbps/lane-a 50 percent increase from the previous version of the DisplayPort standard. Allowing for transport overhead, DisplayPort’s 32.4 Gbps combined link rate delivers 25.92 Gbps of uncompressed video data.
The increased bandwidth enables higher resolution monitors, including recently announced 5K monitors (with pixel resolutions of 5120×2880) using a single DisplayPort cable without the use of compression. It will also enable higher resolutions when driving multiple monitors through a single connection using DisplayPort’s Multi-Stream feature, such as the use of two 4K UHD monitors, each with a pixel resolution of 3840×2160, when using VESA Coordinated Video Timing.
DisplayPort 1.3 continues to support video conversion to VGA, DVI and HDMI. DisplayPort 1.3 adds support for HDCP 2.2 and HDMI 2.0 with CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), which enhances DisplayPort’s utility for television applications, including 4K video with copy protection. The new standard adds support for the 4:2:0 pixel structure, a video format commonly used on consumer digital television interfaces, which enables support for future 8Kx4K displays.
DisplayPort 1.3 also enhances DisplayPort’s value for multi-function interfaces that combine data transport, A/V transport and other capabilities on a single cable. It further refines protocols that enable DisplayPort to share a single cable with other data types. With its higher 8.1 Gbps per-lane link rate, DisplayPort 1.3 can support a single UHD monitor with 60Hz refresh and 24-bit color over two lanes, while assigning the remaining two lanes to increase capacity for alternate data types, such as SuperSpeed USB data, as allowed in DockPort. DisplayPort is the A/V transport standard used by DockPort, Thunderbolt and other wired and wireless multi-function interface standards.
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Primeview Launches New LED Tiles Primeview USA has announced that it is expanding its 24/7/365 indoor LED tiles product line. The new display offers 4,800 Hz, 800 nits, a 5000:1 contrast ratio and a color temperature adjustment from 2000~9300. The three different products are:
- Statement Line: Available in pixel pitch 1.6 millimeters and 1.9 millimeters
- Classic Line: Available in pixel pitch 2.5 millimeters, 3 millimeters and 5 millimeters
- Flex Line: Available in pixel pitch 4 millimeters, 5 millimeters and 6 millimeters with varying brightness. This line installs like Legos
Primeview’s LED tiles claim to feature true black LED, low latency, low power consumption. The company also says they are easy to install or service. To be honest, there aren’t many specs available for this line so you’re kind of on your own if you spec it right now. Here’s all the information that’s available. Leave a Comment
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Extron Launches Wireless HDMI Product Line with eLink 100 Extron has finally entered the wireless video transmission market with its new eLink 100 – a wireless extender that sends HDMI video and multi-channel audio signals up to 100 feet (30 meters). This is a big deal as Extron is the leader in signal routing and the bellwether when it comes to technology adoption and this entry will sort of rubber-stamp the wireless video industry in a way no other company could.
The eLink 100 is HDCP-compliant, and supports computer video with resolutions to 1920×1080, including HDTV 1080p/60. Latency of less than one millisecond ensures high quality wireless operation with real-time performance. Use of the 5 GHz spectrum allows signals to pass easily through walls and other obstacles. To ensure connection stability in environments with multipath signals, the extender uses a robust multi-input and multi-output — MIMO communication technology with AES-128 encryption and actively monitors the RF spectrum for selection of the ideal transmission channels. Since these technologies do not require line-of-sight, the eLink 100 T transmitter and eLink 100 R receiver may be concealed or mounted in separate areas to maintain the aesthetics of the space.
The eLink 100 features MIMO technology, which provides maximum throughput to enable pixel-for-pixel transmission of high resolution video with ultra-low latency. Automatic Frequency Selection — AFS, including Dynamic Frequency Selection — DFS, actively monitors the RF spectrum to identify and select an available channel, avoiding interference from other devices. For installations with multiple display devices, one transmitter can support multiple receivers, allowing an AV signal to be distributed to as many as four displays. These technologies and the compact size of the eLink 100 make it an effective means of wirelessly extending HDMI video with embedded audio in a wide variety of environments such as historic buildings, houses of worship and other locations where running cable is a challenge.
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Sennheiser Adds an Interpreter Console to its Tourguide LineupWith the new SL Interpreter console, audio specialist Sennheiser expands its Tourguide conference and presentation system with a complete solution for controlling language interpreting channels.
As a self-contained unit for simultaneous interpreting, Sennheiser’s SL Interpreter brings together all the functions of an interpreting console. When combined with the rack-mount SR 2020 Tourguide transmitter and Tourguide receivers for the audience, it delivers scalable language interpreting solutions that ensure simple installation and user-friendly operation.
In combination with the digital Tourguide 2020 receivers (available in both bodypack and stethoset versions), SL Interpreter creates an interpreting solution that Sennheiser claims is easy to operate and quick to install. For more demanding applications, SL Interpreter and Tourguide 1039 bodypack receivers are the best combination to ensure optimum speech intelligibility, even in environments with heavy RF traffic.
SL Interpreter handles the floor language plus one relay language. If more translations are needed, up to four interpreting consoles can be combined in order to provide simultaneous interpreting in up to four languages.
Two interpreters can work at each SL Interpreter console, which enables them to take turns at interpreting. Each interpreter can individually adjust the audio settings directly at the console. In addition to controls for volume, treble and bass, the new Sennheiser interpreting console has a mute function and “cough” button to briefly mute the microphone. As a complete solution, SL Interpreter can be set up easily and quickly. All that is needed is to connect a headset (or a microphone and a pair of headphones) and the language interpreting solution is ready to use.
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HARMAN’s Studer Introduces New MADI Card to Accompany D23 I/O SystemIn introducing its D23m I/O system and A-Link 3 Gbit/s optical interface, HARMAN company Studer is announcing the first MADI I/O card specifically designed to fit in the new D23 frame, which works with Studer Vista X and Vista V digital consoles. The card may also be used in the Vista 1 I/O card slot.
The new I/O card is a dual slot card fitted with two redundant MADI interfaces and provides up to 128 channels of inputs and 128 channels of outputs on the two fully redundant interfaces. SFP modules are used for the front panel MADI interfaces and these hot-pluggable devices are available in a variety of optical and electrical formats.
MADI is a worldwide standard and is used for high capacity interfaces to much studio equipment such as Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs), video and audio routers, other consoles and, most importantly, stage boxes. Studer stage boxes have embedded control within the MADI stream, even if all 64 channels are used for audio. This new card may be connected to two Studer stage boxes, either D21m type or the Compact Stagebox. Full microphone control and remote frame status monitoring for both frames is provided on the console application.
Each of the two MADI interfaces provides dual outputs (with the same audio and control data). The MADI inputs will automatically switch in less than a millisecond to the reserve input if the data is corrupt or fails, thus providing full cable redundancy for typical OB operations.
MADI channel count to the D23m backplane may be set for both interfaces in eight channel steps individually from eight channels to 64 channels. MADI outputs may be set to 56-channel mode for compatibility with legacy equipment. MADI inputs may be in either 64- or 56-channel mode. Input sample rate converters may be enabled for use with non-synchronous sources.
The MADI interfaces will run at 44.1 kHz, 48kHz, 88.1kHz and 96kHz in the D23m frame. Channel count is halved unless two pairs of cables are used.
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Aviom Announces New A320 Personal Mixer Aviom’s A320 Personal Mixer is an affordable personal mixer designed for use with in-ear monitors as well as headphones. The A320 features is reminiscent of the old mixers in that is has no menus to navigate, no complex programming, no computer required — just buttons and knobs.
The A320 utilizes a 32-channel mix engine for mixing up to 16 mono or stereo sources. The A320 includes an interesting Stereo Placement control introduced originally on the Aviom A360, but in a simplified version that combines the pan and spread of stereo signals into a single control. This allows both mono and stereo sources to be positioned in the stereo field of the mix as a whole, significantly improving the user experience with in-ear monitors and headphones, while providing the most streamlined user interface.
The A320 also offers per-channel volume, mute, and solo, as well as the same three-band master tone controls found on the A360. Each A320 can store up to eight mix snapshots — saved in the first eight channel button locations — plus its current mix across power cycles.
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Anchor Adds Bluetooth Anchor Audio has now made Bluetooth as a standard feature in its Portable Sound Systems and Portable Public Address Systems. Starting in August, Anchor Audio began offering Bluetooth as a standard feature in the Beacon, Liberty, Go Getter and MegaVox systems, at no additional cost. Even the base model has the Bluetooth functionality, free to the customer.
Anchor’s designed the Bluetooth module with a class 1 radio, which is the highest powered, and most sensitive class of Bluetooth radio available, and allows for the superior connection.
Bluetooth integration features include:
- Bluetooth v3.0
- Class 1 Radio
- Range 100ft *- Line of Sight
- +18dB PA Output RF Gain
- +12dB LNA Input RF Gain
- High Speed Wireless Data rate up to 3Mbps
- Digital & Analog Stereo Input
- Digital & Analog Stereo Output
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