Volume 13, Issue 3 — February 4, 2015
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Editorial Editorial Editorial
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Projection
Unified Collaborative Conferencing Displays
Audio
Media Players, Recording & Distribution
Control & Signal Processing
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17 Stands You Must See at ISE 2015
By Gary Kayye rAVe Founder
As you may know, Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) is Europe’s — and the world’s — largest AV show. Combining both residential and commercial AV technology in one giant trade show venue at the Amsterdam RAI, the show is nicely spread out in 12 easy-to-navigate halls that you can walk without back-tracking as it’s laid-out in a way that allows you to walk it as one giant rectangle.
But, three days is nearly impossible to see it all – and even the show organizers realized this as in 2016 the show will go to a four-day event. With well over 1,000 exhibitors, 100 parties, 255 receptions and nearly 300 educational sessions, you will need to plan accordingly to fit in what you need to see in the three days the floor is open to the public — 10-12 February, 2015.
But, I’m going to help you narrow down your search and navigate you calendar by telling you the MUST-SEE booths (or, stands, as they are called in Europe). You see, we are privy to a bunch of what is commonly referred to as “embargoed” news stories — this is where a company will send us new product news weeks in advance of the product launch so that we are ready to write about it the day it hits the market publicly. Thanks to the relationships we have with the top 400 or so manufacturers in the AV industry, we know about a lot of the new products that are to be launched at February’s mega-AV show. So, here are my top 17 (+1) booths or stands you NEED to make sure you put on your list to visit over the three day event:
First, the +1: We will be in Hall 1 this year — Stand 1-Q100 and we will be video casting, podcasting, blogging and posting new product news LIVE every single moment the show floor is open. If you’re going to be at ISE, please drop by and say Hi!
On to the Top-17 (not in any specific order):
- CAT – California Audio Technology (stand 5-S92): This is likely a company that’s not on your list. But it should be. If you do ANY HomeAV integration and need high-end speakers and amplification, this is the company that you should look at first. This is HIGH-END, though! CAT’s site is here.
- Christie (stand 1-H50): I can’t tell you what Christie is debuting, but I can tell you that if you are an integrator in the commercial AV market and do meeting rooms and classrooms, you won’t want top miss their new launch. You know Christie but here’s their EMEA site.
- AMX & HARMAN (stand 1-F6): You can’t miss them — enter, turn right — there they are. AMX will debut new ENZO products (wireless collaboration BYOD) as well as new version of their digital media switcher at ISE. Watch for 4K to play a big part of their launch: hint, hint. AMX is, of course, here. But, one other thing of note: AMX will be fully-integrated into HARMAN for the first time at ISE — so, the stand is actually a HARMAN stand and they’re going to highlight integration of AMX into the HARMAN product line. Watch for some HiQnet integration both directions, too.
- Microsoft (stand 8-K355): Microsoft purchased a company called Perceptive Pixel back in 2012 and has been quietly — nearly imperceptively — been selling multi-touch 50”, 60” and 65” LCDs into corporate installs — all without the AV market involved. But, now, they’ve just launched an 84” version called the Surface HUB and they want the AV integrator’s help in getting it into the market — think SMART Technologies and Mondopad but with a Microsoft badge. Details on the HUB can be found here.
- SMART Technologies (stand 12-A95): SMART’s best thing out right now has just started shipping in Europe — the SMART kapp. We gave it our Best Overall New Product award in 2014 at InfoComm and it’s something that EVERY AV integrator should be selling. They will debut an 84” version at ISE. You can see it here.
- HDBaseT Alliance (stand 7-E190): Although I think the Alliance isn’t doing a very good job managing its own ‘standard,’ HDBaseT (sending video, audio, control, Ethernet and power via CatX cable) is the future of AV signal routing — at least for now! So, you should really go by their stand and understand the technical aspects of it and how it works – it’s capable all the way up to 4K, too. The HDBaseT Alliance is here.
- LANG AG (stand 1-N53): The best stand in the show — three years running — so there’s no doubt in my mind they will have the best, most impressive demo on the show floor at ISE in 2015. LANG handles a lot of different manufacturers products and is well known as a rental and staging leader all over the world. Whatever they plan to demo will look spectacular! Lang is here.
- Barco (stand 11-F78): You can’t miss Barco in Hall 11 and their stand will look like a space port at this year’s show. But, the gear they will launch is the key – they will fill out every single product category that they had holes in their projector line – trust me. And, they’ll be launching an entirely new product category – so don’t miss stopping by there.
- DENON Professional (stand 9-F146): For years, AV integrators have had to buy consumer AV amps to put in to classrooms, boardrooms and meeting rooms to get surround sound. But, now, DENON has a professional line of them available to the commercial AV integration market. At ISE, they will show the KUDO for the first time — it’s a BYOD wireless collaboration system that allows Android devices, laptops and desktop computers to be wirelessly connected in a room and has both HDMI out to the projector or monitor. You can see all their ISE launch products here.
- NEC Display (stand 4-R24): NEC will probably launch more new stuff than any other display company at ISE. You’ll see larger LCDs, high-resolution LCDs and a new projector lineup. But, watch for their new digital signage stuff as there’s a reason they are the leader in that market. Do not miss going by their stand. It will all debut on their website, too.
- AOPEN (stand 10-P142): If you’re in the digital signage market, then you’ve likely heard of AOPEN as they have the largest lineup of digital sing media players on the market. They will use ISE 2015 to launch a 4K media player as well as some new cloud-based software tools and a new kiosk design. AOPEN is here.
- Listen Technologies (stand 3-C89): Listen Technologies not only provides live tour-guide wireless audio systems, but also has a new line of installed audio solutions that will impress at ISE. If you’re not already a Listen dealer, you should become one.
- ClearOne (stands 3-A106 and 2-A42): ClearOne is plagued by history as being known as that audio company — but they do video, control and collaboration systems — all over the network, too, now. And, most AV integrators see them as just an audio company. Make sure you go by there and see how their IP-based media distribution stuff works — specifically their new Spontania line.
- SpinetiX (stand 8-K205): SpinetiX makes the most reliable, easiest to use media player on the market in the HMP200. We expect SpinetiX to launch a follow-up player and maybe even make a foray into the 4K market. But, their Elementi digital signage software is worth the trip to their stand alone — it’s simple, template based digital sign-ready. I love it. Here they are.
- Cisco (stand 9-C121): Cisco will return to ISE with a totally new look in 2015 as they launched all new products in 2014 and their MX 700 dual-screen TelePresence system. Not only is it videoconferencing in a box, but it’s also got built-in BYOD in that wireless content can be sent to it to be shared via the live and conferenced in group – they will show this and the MX800 (dual-camera version) at ISE.
- Chief & Da-Lite (stand 2-C42): This will be the second year that Chief and Da-Lite have had a truly unified presence at ISE and both a leaders in their respective tech categories. Da-Lite has a new touch-screen screen system that’s already made it’s debut on the new Chief Integrated Interactive Mount systems for the Epson BrightLink projectors — it’s now finger-touch. But, everyone has to project things and mount things so how can I not put these two companies on a list of must-sees as you get two for the price of one! Chief is here and Da-Lite is here.
- Sennheiser (stand 2-A45): Sennseiser’s audio conferencing system, called TeamConnect, made it’s debut at InfoComm last year, but now it’s shipping and most haven’t seen it in action. Sennheiser is branching into the installed systems world in a way they never have before, so this will be interesting to monitor. All the TeamConnect details are here.
Well, that’s it! Well, for now. This is a work in progress. Some companies launch products we’ve never seen or heard of, Iive, at the show and we’ll want you to see them too! So, we’ll be blogging and reporting news LIVE from ISE on our site here. And, you can follow us on your mobile phone as our new website is optimized for mobile so check it often! Leave a Comment
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Wheels Within Wheels
By Joel Rollins rAVe Columnist
I have often reflected, both in this column and elsewhere, on the cyclical nature of our business. Here we are in January, first month of the year, and some of those cycles are due to begin again. I’ve always thought of this process as an annual cycle, beginning in January and ending right after the winter holidays (since not much happens between the holidays in December and the first of the year, business-wise.)
But some things have happened in the last few days that cause me to think of these cycles over the longer term. Some of them seem to take decades, and yet the wheel does come around. Sometimes, as with winter, you simply have to have faith that spring is coming again. The cycles take care of many things, and because of that we have sayings such as “everything that goes up must come down,” “what goes around comes around,” and my personal favorite, “time wounds all heels.”
So most of us know what the annual cycles are, and we will get to them. But step back for a moment and take a look at the larger cycles, what they mean to AV, and even more importantly, what they could mean to the rental and staging end of the business:
The Big Voices: From the time I got into the technology business, now almost 30 years ago, I’ve been fortunate enough to do events for some of the big voices, whoever happened to be a big voice at the time. And there has always been a big voice. Bill Gates and Larry Ellison gave way to Steve Jobs, Jeff Bezos, etc. But if you pay attention to the newspapers and wire services, you’ll see that the big voice is now the collective small voice, thanks to social media. Oh sure, there are still stars, and there are still spokesmen, but it’s social media that promotes them to that position (for a while). In business, especially our business, this makes it harder to chart a path because you can’t simply pick a guru anymore. The gurus come and go, and depend absolutely on the support of collective voices to stay there.
The Organizations: Speaking of staying there (and this is where never say never comes in), I was there in 2000 when the pundits declared that Apple was already out of business, they just didn’t know it yet. The mighty Microsoft was an unassailable giant who determined the direction of technology for all of us. Today, Apple is the most profitable company in the history of the world, with enough cash on hand to buy their competitors, or as one magazine recently pointed out, to buy a fleet of nuclear aircraft carriers. The lesson: Nobody’s hold on technology is permanent, not even Microsoft’s, or Apple’s.
The Technology: And what made that wheel go around? Once again, the small voice. A Silicon Valley company finally put its hands and its vision on a series of compelling consumer products, beginning with the humble iPod. I was at the launch, watching from the edge of the stage at the Moscone Center as Steve offered the iPod up to the amazed crowd. That revolutionary consumer technology and its adoption caused ripples throughout the technology world and made us re-examine our technical destiny.
The point of all this? It is almost spring, and we are off to the land of trade shows, product launches, and hype. But this time around, the power of the hype really rests with the masses. So no matter what our favorite technology gurus tell us at the upcoming cycle of shows, we are beginning to have a way to gauge their ultimate success.
Is this good? I’m not sure. Steve Jobs was famous for thinking that the crowd was not a good predictor of success because they could only look at technology in the light of what they already knew. This meant that we needed to inform them of what they would want next, and convince them, placing products in the market before they had mass acceptance. At that iPod launch, I can remember confused members of the press walking out holding iPods and asking each other, “Why would I want to go through ripping all my CDs for this?”, while the AV crew walked out jabbering to each other about how “this changes everything.”
Back to the annual cycle:
So I am off to ISE, InfoComm Live, InfoComm, and a host of other electronics trade shows. We will all be bombarded with the latest and greatest, carry home stacks of literature we don’t want anymore and will never read, all the while holding our smartphones in our hands, reading live posts about the thing that we are looking at in front of us.
The moral of the story? The shows are important, and the new products are important, but they are no longer only about telling us about this year’s product line. They are now equally, or maybe even predominantly, our immediate way of telling manufacturers what we think of them.
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Microsoft Has Figured Out What Sharp, InFocus, SMART Technologies and Clary Icon Already Knew
By Gary Kayye rAVe Founder
Although SMART Technologies invented the interactive whiteboard market, and therefore indirectly invented the interactive display market, companies like InFocus — with Mondopad — and Clary Icon as well as Sharp have developed it into more of a mainstream product category in recent years.
So much so that Microsoft has now, well, copied it — but, have they even made it better?
Microsoft entered the large-screen interactive LCD panel market last week with the launch of what it’s calling the Surface Hub. And, the way the mainstream press is eating it up as if it’s an innovative, first-of-its-kind, well, interactive LCD panel, you’d have thought that Microsoft would have invented it.
They didn’t.
Smart started back in the late ’80s making interactive products and by the end of the ’90s, they had a 92 percent market share in the electronic (or interactive) whiteboard market in schools, worldwide, and nearly an 80 percent market share in the corporate market for the fancy whiteboards. But, since then, we’ve seen LCD panels get bigger and cheaper and companies like Sharp and Clary Icon have taken chunks of the market and have helped re-invent the category. Then, in 2013, InFocus launched the Mondopad.
So, what is the Microsoft Surface Hub?
It’s an 84” multi-touch LCD — remember, Microsoft, a few years back, bought a company called Perceptive Pixel in 2012 — they were probably, at that time, most famous for providing CNN with their big multi-touch touchscreen during the 2008 and 2012 election seasons. Then, Fox News bought a plethora of them for Shepard Smith’s Fox News Deck set back in 2013. Well, last week, Microsoft said they’d used the Perceptive Pixel technology to launch a whole new series of Surface Hubs that range in sizes from 55” to 84” and includes the ability for two people to interactive (true multi-touch) with the screen simultaneously — both can use septa styluses at the same time, too. Additional features include wireless transmission and connectivity of laptops, tablets and phones, split-screen display of content (what we commonly refer to as BYOD or huddle-room wireless content sharing in the AV market) and it’s integrated with Skype for Business — so you can easily connect a videoconference.
Of course, being from Microsoft, it’s running the latest version of Windows — in this case, 10 — and it’s a 4K resolution display (3840×2160) — and includes two built-in HD cameras that can shoot the periphery of the room or a person/presenter and attendees simultaneously and it’s integrated with microphones and speakers. Basically, it’s an 84” AV system in a box with the ability to send content via HDMI, VGA, over the network or wirelessly.
So, is this a big deal?
Yes.
Will it kill SMART, InFocus, Sharp and Clary Icon?
No. But, it will make them each go back and re-engineer their individual systems. All four of them are sure to show up at InfoComm with a better product than they have now. None of them have exactly what Microsoft has.
Then again, we don’t know what Microsoft is going to price it at — remember, it’s an 84”, professional, purpose-built 4K resolution display — not cheap. It won’t be $5,000 or $10,000. Think a lot higher — for now.
And, there’s a market for what everyone else has now.
Yes, 4K is nice — and makes sense for an 84” where you’re likely going to mostly replace projectors. And, Microsoft is rumored to be working on debuting a 100” by InfoComm — so bigger is better.
But, not every room needs an 84” and not every meeting needs 4K. Certainly where a lot of the Sharp and Clary Icons are going — schools, don’t need that resolution right now.
Sharp has an entire line of what they call the AQUOS BOARD displays from 60-80” displays and most of them can manage four people using them simultaneously. Certainly, they aren’t integrated with with Microsoft Windows on-board, but they’re specifically for electronic whiteboarding, displaying and sharing presentations, real-time annotating and collaboration — thus, 1080p native displays work well here. And, they aren’t $20,000 — the price that most think Microsoft will enter the market at. In fact the Sharp line ranges from $6,000 to $12,000.
InFocus’s $6,000 – $12,000 Mondopad is probably most like the Microsoft product. Also available from 55” to 80”, the Mondopad has Microsoft Windows (version 7) and Office integrated right in the product and is already like a giant Microsoft Surface tablet — in fact, load Windows 10 on here and they’ve got 80 percent of what Microsoft is launching. Missing? Well, the Mondopad is 1080p, uses one camera for Skype and SIP calls (and since’s it’s H.323 it, too, can connect to Polycom and Cisco) and the user-interface is different. But, by InfoComm, this product will likely be very close to the same thing that Microsoft will show in their booth in June.
Clary Icon’s H1 product looks, aesthetically, a lot like the Microsoft Surface Hub, but it’s only available in 40”, 60” and 70” versions and is also priced in the $7,000 — $14,000 range. Also using Windows 7, the Clary Icon products use the Hitachi StarBoard panels and includes videoconferencing (and not just Skype — they can do Polycom and Cisco, too) and they can do wireless collaboration, too. But, their camera is separate, their resolution is, too, only 2K or HD and their software-interface isn’t as slick as Microsoft’s — ironic to even write that when Microsoft and “sick interface” haven’t likely been put together by too many tech journalists in years — given the blue-screen-of-death phenomenon.
Then, there’s SMART. SMART is the company that will likely be able to copy the Microsoft product the closest when they launch, yet another, 4K version (their first debuted in late-2013, actually). They’re already Microsoft Lync — as most of these products are – and they have one of the most familiar user-interfaces of all the interactive LCDs on the market. Everyone else looked at theirs first at some point in development. In fact, SMART’s current 84”, when integrated with the Meeting Pro software, looks — spec for spec — nearly identical to the Microsoft product. And, SMART already sells it through AV integration.
And, unless Microsoft somehow limits the Windows 10 compatibility for any of these manufacturers, look to see them all add 4K versions of their interactive LCD’s by the end of 2015.
But, price will be a factor. If Microsoft chooses to come in and steal the market at $15,000 or even $10,000, that could present a problem for everyone — unless they can match the resolution.
One thing they will all have going for them that, ironically, Microsoft has working against them — Sharp, InFocus, Clary Icon and SMART all have better brand performance reputations than Microsoft does in the world of AV Now, Windows 10 is, by all accounts, the company’s best-ever operating system and lens itself well to a giant Surface Tablet like the HUB. But, It’s still Microsoft and that will either be a blessing or a curse — from a marketing standpoint — for themselves.
Either way, we’ll know rather soon as the Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) show kicks-off in two weeks and Microsoft will be there and will certainly show all their AV wares at InfoComm in June in Orlando.
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Christie Announces Boxer Projector Series Christie’s new Boxer Series will officially launch and will make its worldwide debut at the Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) show in Amsterdam, but we have the details now. Technically, there was a private launch back in November and Christie has already taken orders for more than 200 projectors — without a public launch!
The first offering from the new Boxer Series, the Boxer 4K30 has six 450-watt mercury lamps delivering 30,000 center lumens. Weighing about 150 pounds (68 kilograms), the Boxer 4K30 can be carried by two individuals and is designed for rental/staging fleet or permanent installs. With built-in Christie Twist, images can be blended and warped from multiple projectors onto curved or irregular surfaces without requiring an external solution. Housed in two 3-lamp cartridges, the six long-life mercury lamp modules are easy to handle, maintain, and change and stock, which means a better return on investment and less consumables.
Users can monitor the lamp hours and serial numbers through Near Field Communication (NFC) with each lamp and it uses the Christie TruLife electronics package so it natively handles 4K signals as well as HD signals, with on-board up-scaling to 4K.
Christie Boxer Series connectivity includes 3G-SDI, HDBaseT, Display Port, DVI-I, HDMI, VGA and five BNC, plus a color LCD preview panel readout and a complete lens suite.
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SMART Technologies Launches 84″ kapp Along with New Premium ServicesOn the heels of last week’s Microsoft Surface Hub 84-inch multi-touch collaboration board announcement, SMART Technologies has launched its own 84” product with the kapp 84. SMART is also announcing something called SMART kapp Premium Services, which enables SMART kapp app users to unlock a range of enhanced features to the already revolutionary SMART kapp board.
Upgrading from the free SMART kapp mobile application to the premium version of kapp enables users to extend the number of concurrent remote participants connected to a session to 250, offers additional security features, and allows for the creation of password-protected reusable links, which enables meeting hosts to readily provide a link for recurring or ad-hoc meetings. SMART kapp Premium Services are available today in the latest version of the SMART kapp app.
In addition, the company is now accepting pre-orders for its upcoming 84” kapp digital capture board. This next-generation of SMART kapp offers all the features of the original kapp digital capture board but with a much larger footprint that is similar in size to a standard-size meeting room whiteboard.
A remarkable transformation from the dull, outdated dry-erase board or flip chart, SMART kapp combines true ease of use with the ability to capture, save and share work in real time on any device, anywhere in the world.
SMART kapp Premium Services are available now directly from the kapp app. Pricing for Premium Services is $1.99 per month or $19.99 per year in the U.S., and users can cancel at any time.
SMART kapp 84 is available for pre-order today here for North America and through Westcoast in the U.K. Availability for Germany, Switzerland and Austria is planned for later this quarter. The MSRP for kapp 84 is $1,199 in the U.S. and £849 in the U.K. Pre-orders qualify for a promotional price of $999 in the U.S and £699 in the U.K.
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ARTHUR HOLM to Debut DYNAMIC1H TALK and DYNAMICNAMETAG at ISEARTHUR HOLM will unveil two new motorized monitor products at ISE next month in the form of the DYNAMIC1H TALK and DYNAMICNAMETAG.
The DYNAMIC1H TALK is a motorized, foldable and “unfoldable” monitor, where the screen is always visible. It is constructed with milled aluminum and the multi-touch screen is covered with a protective, edge-to-edge glass. DYNAMIC1H TALK provides a horizontal motorized movement which can be manually or automatically (through programmable memory) set at any angle from 0 to 80 degrees — depending on the viewing angel and height of the presenter. A DynamicTalk microphone set is included so that the microphone can disappear within the desk surface and appear when needed. A round LED light-ring indicates the microphone’s operational mode by changing color from red to green. Compatible with conference systems, this solution can be customized with simultaneous interpretation and electronic voting as well as be used as a stand-alone podium set.
The DYNAMICNAMETAG, is basically a giant name-tag in the form of a digital signage solution that’s basically a double-sided, vertically retractable monitor integrated with a Linux-based OS. Two screens are placed back to back in a compact, anodized aluminum frame, allowing the display of different information on each side, thus, the side facing the audience can, for example, show the picture and name of the conference participant sitting behind the monitor, while the other side can display the presentation content for the participant.
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BenQ Now Shipping RP840G Interactive 4K DisplayOn the heels of Microsoft’s release, BenQ America has announced that it is now shipping its 4K ultra-high-definition (UHD) RP840G 84″ flat-panel display. Designed for classrooms and collaborative boardroom settings, as well as digital signage applications, the 84-inch multitouch panel provides an exceptional 10 interactive touch points, multi-PC touch control via USB, and uses their QCast software to share content from any PC or Wi-Fi-enabled phone or tablet.
To provide responsive feedback and accurate positioning via panning, zooming, and scrolling — just like a giant tablet — BenQ’s RP840G provides students, presenters, and information-seekers with advanced 10-point multi-touch technology. Featuring a native 3840×2160 4K UHD display (LED-lit LCD), the panel is equipped with low blue light technology, which is designed to enable more comfortable viewing sessions and anti-glare glass to reduce image interference, screen reflection and eliminate any visual noise caused by glare.
Augmenting installation convenience, the RP840G provides multi-platform compatibility with Windows, Mac, Linux and Chrome OS and the RP840G also features BenQ’s QCast software. Using Wi-Fi, the software suite allows presenters to cast content easily from anywhere in the room via any PC or smart device and it’s compatible with (and bundled with) DisplayNote teaching software.
Inputs include VGA, HDMI and network and USB content ports. It’s shipping and more information is here. Leave a Comment
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ARTHUR HOLM to Show New DynamicX2 and Dynamic3 Design at ISE ARTHUR HOLM’s DynamicX2 has been re-designed with what the company is calling a new ultra-thin design — they say it makes it the slimmest retractable monitor on the market. The DynamicX2 is a retractable monitor that literally can be installed to completely silently retract into the table surface.
Using a patented automatic tilting system, ARTHUR HOLM says it’s quiet even at any of the variable speed-levels. And, now it includes a passive cover plate prevents dirt or objects from falling inside the mechanism and the lift system. The Dynamic3 series also has been updated to use this new system.
The new DynamicX2 and Dynamic3 have some unique remote control and service features that integrators will like as you can (via the network) individually address up to 30 monitors at a time and you can also remotely control the speed and auto calibration of any of the monitor at any time. As they’re compatible with varying content, both monitors are HDCP compliant.
Finally, at ISE, ARTHUR HOLD will demo the newly updated AHnet monitor control software. Redesigned to control and diagnose any installation of ARTHUR HOLM Dynamic products, it now includes macro-control (for multi-function control) of different set-up and tilt position so the monitors — allowing different uses of the room to have different monitor placement.
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dbx Intros 500 Series ProcessorsHARMAN subsidiary dbx is introducing its 500 Series processors — five half-rack-space recording studio signal processors. The new 500 Series models include the 560A Compressor/Limiter, 530 Parametric EQ, 580 Mic Pre, 520 De-Esser and 510 Sub Harmonic Synth.
The dbx 560A Compressor/Limiter provides control of dynamics including threshold, compression ratio and output gain. It offers selectable classic hard-knee compression or what they are calling “OverEasy” mode incorporating dbx’s highly musical program-dependent attack and release times. The compression ratio is variable from 1:1 through infinity:1 to -1:1. Adjustment is via the 560A’s ladder-style LED RMS gain-reduction and input/output meter displays with true RMS level detection.
Based on the design of the dbx 905, the dbx 530 Parametric EQ is a 3-band parametric equalizer with selectable bell or shelf-type filters on the low- and high-frequency bands, and adjustable Q on each band. The dbx 530 allows adjustment of level and bandwidth at frequencies that have been chosen by dbx.
The dbx 520 has a frequency control range from 800Hz to 8kHz and provides de-essing ranging from 0dB to 20dB. Its gain reduction metering provides at-a-glance indication of the amount of de-essing applied.
The dbx 510 Sub Harmonic Synth includes a low-frequency boost, subharmonic level and frequency range controls.
Pricing for the dbx 500 Series Lunch Box processors is 560A Compressor/Limiter, $399; 530 Parametric EQ, $399; 580 Mic Pre, $499; 520 De-Esser, $299; 510 Sub Harmonic Synth, $299. The 560A will be the first product in the series to ship available in April 2015. Here are all the specs. Leave a Comment
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Turbosound Debuts iQ Series Acoustic Integration Loudspeakers Turbosound launched its all-new iQ Series networked loudspeaker product line. The iQ Series features what Turbosound is calling “Acoustic Integration”, enabling digital mixers, personal monitor systems and loudspeakers to communicate directly with each other via the company’s proprietary ULTRANET Technology.
Acoustic Integration allows users to change the sound system without ever leaving the mixing desk. Users can easily set up and adjust parameters directly at the loudspeakers, or remotely via mixing console, PC or tablet running downloadable apps.
Designed for FOH and floor-wedge applications, the iQ15, iQ12, iQ10 and iQ8 two-way loudspeakers are lightweight and portable and are meant to work with the company’s iQ18B and iQ15B subwoofers. All enclosures feature standard 35 mm pole-mount sockets.
The iQ Series is affordable (starting at $549.99) and aimed at small to medium-size venues, such as theaters, schools and houses of worship. Here are all the specs. Leave a Comment
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DENON Launches Audio Extractor — DN-271HEThe new DN-271HE is an audio extractor that essentially isolates the encoded audio content from HDMI so it can be routed separately — for example, to a mixer or sound reinforcement system.
With support for ultra-high definition signals, the DN-271HE enhances the flexibility of any display-plus-speakers system up to 4K2K video with 192kHz audio. Unique audio outputs are available on line level Euroblock connections, making it simple for integrators to incorporate the DN-271HE into space-challenged installations in series with other components. The DN-271HE supports CEC bypass for uninterrupted use with A/V equipment.
Denon Professional DN-271HE:
- 7.1 Channel HDMI Audio Extractor
- Separates audio signals from digitally encoded content
- HDMI and Optical audio input
- Line level Euroblock connectors
- Supports HDMI and Optical audio sampling rates up to 192kHz
- 4K2K ready; works with current and next generation UHD signals
- EDID switching between 7.1 channel LPCM, Bitstream and TV (external)
- CEC bypass ensures seamless operation with other A/V components
The DN-271HE will be available in Spring 2015 at a US price of $299.99 and is here. Leave a Comment
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Audio-Technica Introduces System 10 PRO Rack-Mount Digital Wireless System Audio-Technica just launched a new System 10 PRO rack-mountable Digital Wireless System, the latest addition to the growing range of A-T System 10 wireless solutions. Like all System 10 models, the System 10 PRO Rack-Mount operates in the 2.4 GHz range and the rack-mount chassis houses one or two receiver units that can be operated locally within the chassis or be removed and mounted remotely (up to 300 feet away) via Ethernet cable. This approach to delivering wireless increases the versatility of the system while also greatly enhancing wave propagation. Additionally, up to five System 10 PRO chassis (10 receivers) can be linked together using the RJ12 cable included with each system, creating a multichannel system with the simultaneous use of up to 10 channels.
The chassis’ LCD Dual System Display shows RF signal level, system ID, transmitter battery level, and system link status for both channels. Like all the products in the System 10 wireless family, the PRO Rack-Mount features 24-bit/48 kHz wireless operation, easy setup, clear, natural sound quality, and three levels of diversity assurance: frequency, time and space. Frequency Diversity sends the signal on two dynamically allocated frequencies (with automatic frequency selection). Time Diversity sends the signal in multiple time slots to maximize immunity to multi-path interference. Space Diversity uses two antennas on each transmitter and receiver to maximize signal integrity. A ground-lift switch helps eliminate audible hum caused by ground loops.
Each System 10 PRO Rack-Mount system includes an ATW-RC13 receiver chassis, one or two ATW-RU13 receiver units, one or two AT8690 receiver-unit mounting brackets, one RJ12 cable, two rack mounting brackets, one joining plate, one AC adaptor, and one or two ATW-T1001 UniPak body-pack and/or ATW-T1002 handheld transmitters. Both the receiver chassis and transmitters feature displays.
System 10 PRO will be available February 2015 in the following configurations:
- ATW-1301 — Single Channel Bodypack System: $599.00
- ATW-1301/L — Single Channel Bodypack System w/ Lav: $699.99
- ATW-1302 — Single Channel Handheld System: $629.00
- ATW-1311 — Dual Channel Bodypack System: $1,059.00
- ATW-1311/L — Dual Channel Bodypack System w/ Lav: $1,259.00
- ATW-1312 — Dual Channel BP/HH System: $1,089.00
- ATW-1312/L — Dual Channel BP/HH System w/ Lav: $1,189.00
- ATW-1322 — Dual Channel Handheld System: $1,119.00
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Turbosound Unveils Modular Column INSPIRE Loudspeaker Series Turbosound introduced the company’s first modular column loudspeakers and subwoofers called the INSPIRE Series. The iNSPIRE Series consists of three full-range powered column loudspeakers, the 800-watt iP500, 1,000-watt iP1000 and 1,000-watt iP2000 — plus two 1,000-watt powered subwoofers, the 12” iP12B and 15” iP15B with integrated dual-channel 200-Watt amplifiers for satellite speakers.
Equipped with an on-board, two-channel and remote-controllable digital mixer via dedicated iPhone / iPad app or locally via dedicated LCD-based user interface, the INSPIRE Series also features wireless Bluetooth stereo audio streaming. Each speaker is powered by Klark Teknik digital signal processing (DSP), Class-D amplification and SST Spatial Sound Technology.
The INSPIRE iP500, iP1000, iP2000, iP12B, and iP15B will list for $499, $599, $799, $399, and $499, respectively. Specs are here. Leave a Comment
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dbx Introduces DriveRack VENU360 Loudspeaker Management SystemHARMAN brand dbx has announced the introduction of its DriveRack VENU360 Loudspeaker Management System, which enables a live or installed sound speaker system to be optimized from anywhere in a room. Successor to the DriveRack 260, the new VENU360 adds a host of additional features including mobile device control, additional input channels, improved DSP and easier operation.
The DriveRack VENU360 is a highly configurable and includes dbx’s AFS and AutoEQ algorithms (first introduced in the well-received DriveRack PA2). It provides expanded input processing and includes dbx’s useful AFS (Advanced Feedback Suppression), which automatically detects and precisely removes problematic feedback-causing frequencies. Other input processing includes 31-band graphic EQ, 12-band parametric EQ with narrow-notch capabilities, dbx compression, subharmonic synthesis for enhanced low-frequency impact, backline time delay, and noise gating.
Multi-crossover configurations are possible with support for full range, two-way or three-way operation (custom mono four-way, five-way or six-way configurations are also available). Extensive output processing is provided with 12-band AutoEQ (eight AutoEQ bands, four user configurable bands), dbx compression, automatic gain control, subharmonic synthesis, noise gating, tower delays (up to 1000ms per output), 8-band parametric EQs (used for speaker tunings), dbx limiting and driver alignment delays.
Connecting a dbx RTA-M measurement microphone (sold separately) to the front-panel RTA mic input allows dbx’s proprietary Level Assist and AutoEQ algorithms to be utilized, for automatic, precise system balancing and equalization of the loudspeakers within the venue, for a smoother, more accurate system frequency response. Since AutoEQ is now located in the output processing stage, independent sections of a system can be equalized automatically.
The DriveRack VENU360 can be set up and operated from a compatible iOS, Android, Windows or Macintosh device via an easy-to-use app and a standard Wi-Fi router connected to the rear-panel Ethernet port. The VENU360 also has a front-panel LCD display with on-screen “map”-style navigation and input and output meters and mutes for system setup and monitoring.
An improved automated Wizard setup utility now supports stage monitors, making setup of an entire sound system fast, easy and precise. The dbx Wizard automatically configures hundreds of audio parameters with the push of a few buttons, with no previous audio experience required. Among the Wizard’s many functions are Level Assist, AutoEQ, AFS and built-in speaker and amp tunings for JBL loudspeakers, Crown amplifiers and many more. Up to 75 user configurations can be saved, eliminating the need to enter the same system or venue settings over and over again.
The dbx VENU360 provides balanced XLR analog and AES digital inputs for connection to a mixer, with support for mono, stereo, LCR and aux-fed sub configurations. Six balanced XLR outputs can be configured for PA system front of house, stage monitors, delay towers, zones and more. The VENU360 is also compatible with BSS Audio Contrio Ethernet wall controllers. Future firmware updates can be made via the USB port and firmware update utility.
The dbx DriveRack VENU360 will be available in April 2015 at a suggested price of $799. Here are all the specs. Leave a Comment
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HARMAN’s Crown Ships XLi Series Affordable Power Amplifiers HARMAN’s Crown is now shipping its XLi Series, four amplifiers that are aimed at the entry-level system buyer. The new XLi3500, XLi2500, XLi1500 and XLi800 deliver 1,000, 500, 330 and 200 watts per channel, respectively (into 8 ohms; 2,700, 1,500, 900 and 600 watts in bridged mode into 8 ohms). All models feature user-selectable input sensitivity to accommodate a variety of program sources that have low output signals and include balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs. XLi can be operated in stereo, parallel or bridged-mono mode and provides binding post and speakON output connectors to facilitate use with virtually any type of passive PA speakers.
All four amplifiers feature front panel level controls, signal presence, and clip and fault LED indicators. Like all Crown power amps, XLi Series models provide comprehensive protection against shorts, no-load conditions and power on/off thumps.
Crown XLi Series amplifiers have MAP pricing as follows:
- XLi3500: $649
- XLi2500: $399
- XLi1500: $299
- XLi800: $229
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Stealth Acoustics Ships SA255 350W Mono AmpBuilt as a replacement of Stealth Acoustics’ 255R model, the new SA255 includes Stealth’s new blue back-lit front panel graphics and features a variable low-pass filter for use with Stealth, or other passive subwoofer speakers, and provides 350 watts of power at 4 ohm loads. The filter stage can be bypassed to allow for full range mono-brick operation.
In addition to a built-in limiter stage to help resist overloads and tighten up bass response, Stealth the SA255 features a wide array of input integration options; balanced XLR inputs, unbalanced RCA line-level inputs and speaker level inputs, all with pass-through outputs providing maximum flexibility in integrating the amplifier to a wide variety of sources. A no-signal auto mute function turns the amplifier off for energy conservation when audio signals are not present and immediately switches the amplifier back on upon resumption of source content.
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HARMAN’s Soundcraft Intros New Line of Analog Mixing ConsolesHARMAN’s Soundcraft today introduced its Signature Series and Signature Series Multi-Track analog mixing consoles. Signature Series consoles are available in four frame sizes: 10-channel, 12-channel, 16-channel and 22-channel while the Signature Series Multi-Track consoles are available in 12-channel (14-in/12-out USB interface) and 22-channel (24-in/22-out USB interface).
Both models include a wide variety of built-in Lexicon studio-grade reverb, chorus, modulation and other effects and dbx limiters on the input channels. The consoles offer XLR and switchable Hi-Z inputs that enable guitars, basses and other instruments to be directly connected.
The Signature Series consoles come with a 2-in/2-out USB interface while the Multi-Track versions come with a 14-in/12-out on the 12-channel version and a 24-in/22-out USB audio interface. Accompanying the consoles are free downloads of the Lexicon MPX-L native plug-in and Ableton Live 9 Lite.
Signature Series consoles feature smooth, premium-quality faders with GB Series audio routing with flexible pre/post switching on each Aux, and subgroups with routing and switching options as well as dedicated outputs. The Signature Series are built using tour-grade metal construction and have an internal universal power supply.
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Rotel Introduces New RSP-1582 Reference Surround Processor Rotel Electronics has just launched what it’s calling a “reference” surround processor: the RSP-1582. Rotel says the DACs in the RSP-1582 preamp/processor consist of six 24-bit/192kHz Wolfson WM8740 chips, four dedicated DACs for the front left, front right, center and subwoofer channels and shared stereo DACs for the rear and surround channels. Also included is a Texas Instruments PCM1804 audio-performance analog-to-digital converter (ADC). The processor is 7.1.
Multi-channel soundtracks are decoded by a Texas Instruments Aureus TMS320DA808 DSP chip with a 10-channel Parametric Equalization (PEQ). Digital inputs include: three optical, three coaxial, PC-USB input supporting 24bit/192kHz audio and an embedded aptX Bluetooth receiver for CD quality wireless connectivity.
The RSP-1582 has an analog Bypass function for relevant input signals, which circumvents the DSP section to obtain the purest analog signal path. The analog inputs include phono stage, four auxiliary, XLR balanced input, 7.1 channel input and six conventional stereo analogue inputs. The analog pre-outputs are presented on fully balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA connectors, both with twin subwoofer connections. The volume control allows for fine adjustments of level in increments of 0.5 dB.
The RSP-1582’s eight HDMI 4K video pass-through inputs utilize a Silicon Image Sil9573 2K/4K HDMI transceiver. There are also two HDMI 4K video pass-through outputs (one ARC/CEC enabled). And front-panel HDMI input with 4K video pass-through.
Other features include:
- 7” TFT display on the front panel
- Front-panel USB input for Apple devices with 2.1 amp charging capability
- RS232 and IP network interface for control
- Two IR output connectors for IR pass-through and wired IR remote input
- Three source independent trigger outputs.
It’s available in either black or silver finishes and will ship in April at a list price of $3,499. Detailed specs are here. Leave a Comment
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DENON Demos New Flagship Loudspeaker Line Denon Professional just launched what it’s calling the Delta Series professional loudspeakers. DENON says these speakers are custom-designed with purpose-built components, as well as studio-grade with extensive power to handle events and performing arts venues of any size. Each model features wireless control over internal digital signal processing (DSP), giving operators powerful sound-shaping capabilities in the field. Included in the Delta Series are the Delta 10, Delta 12 and Delta 15 tops plus the Delta 15S and Delta 18S subwoofers, with low-frequency driver sizes measuring 10, 12, 15, 15 and 18 inches, respectively.
Capable of 2400 Watts of Class D amplification and wide 90×60 degree dispersion, the Delta 10, Delta 12, and Delta 15’s directed sound field and the two subwoofers — Delta 15S and Delta 18S — use long-excursion drivers and custom tuned crossover circuits.
Each speaker’s built-in DSP is remotely controllable via the Delta Drive iOS app for custom calibration away from the mixing position; time-compensation, EQ curves, gain, test tones, and more. All Delta speakers are constructed of premium 19mm birch plywood for outstanding sound and rigidity, with standard 35mm pole socket in addition to 12 M10 rigging points.
Denon Professional Delta Series specs include:
- 2,400 watts peak Class D power (1,200 watts continuous)
- Works with free Denon Drive app for wireless sound-shaping control
- Wirelessly level-match, adjust EQ, calibrate delay-compensation and more
- DSP-controlled custom crossover with active thermal protection
- Purpose-matched components for maximum efficiency
- Built-in mixer, (2) Mic/Line inputs, volume control, XLR output (tops)
- Stereo XLR outputs: left link, right mono, internal crossover (subs)
- EQ contour switch (tops only); Ground Lift Switch
- Heavy-duty die-cast handles
- Steel-reinforced rubber feet on bottom and side
- Resonant-free 19mm birch plywood cabinet with scratch-resistant finish
- Standard 35mm pole-mount socket
- Flyable via (12) M10 rigging points
The Delta 10, Delta 12, Delta 15, Delta 15S, and Delta 18S will be available in Spring 2015 at a U.S. retail price of $629.99, $699.99, $799.99, $899.99 and $999.99, respectively. All the detailed specs are here. Leave a Comment
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HARMAN’s JBL Professional Debuts SRX800 Series Portable Powered Loudspeakers JBL Professional today announced the introduction of its SRX800 Series portable powered loudspeakers that integrate both JBL transducers and Crown DriveCore amplifiers. JBL SRX800 Series models include the 12-inch two-way SRX812P, 15-inch two-way SRX812P, dual 15-inch three-way SRX835P, 18-inch SRX818SP subwoofer and the SRX828SP, the world’s only dual-18-inch powered subwoofer at this price point.
The SRX800 Series utilizes JBL transducers that combine high power handling with extremely low distortion. JBL says the high frequencies are handled by waveguides that provide accurate horizontal and vertical pattern control with smooth frequency response over a wide area. The high-excursion woofers deliver the clear, articulate, powerful bass that is a JBL hallmark, with minimal dynamic compression even during continuous use at high volume. SRX800 loudspeakers and subwoofers are rated at between 135dB and 141dB depending on the model.
All JBL SRX800 models incorporate built-in Crown DriveCore amplifiers with 2,000 watts power output (1,000 watts in the SRX818P). The amplifiers’ on-board DSP includes 20 parametric equalizers, 96kHz FIR (Finite Impulse Response) filters for improved crossover tuning, speaker-delay adjustment and even a signal generator to aid in system calibration. All models also incorporate JBL Application Engineered preset tunings that facilitate fast system setup. In addition, JBL SRX800 Series loudspeakers and subwoofers are fully compatible with HARMAN’s HiQnet network communications protocol, enabling control via Audio Architect or JBL SRX Connect—the new iOS and Android application that provides a fast streamlined approach to system control.
SRX800 Series enclosures are built for extreme durability even under the most demanding applications. The speakers have M10 suspension points for easy rigging and standard 35 mm pole cups for stand mounting. The rear panels feature an LCD screen and glow in the dark ink to facilitate setup even on dark stages. The SRX812P includes feet that enable it to be used as either a main or monitor speaker.
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AV Lifesaver Intros Pocket-Sized XLR MixerA company called AV Lifesavers has launched what it’s referring to as a pocket-sized XLR Mixer — and it doesn’t require a battery or AC power.
The Mini XLR Mixer from AV Lifesavers is designed to provide FOH engineers an extra one to two XLR inputs to cope with unexpected audio emergencies. Its passive design allows it to put into operation quickly when time is critical.
The Mini XLR Mixer works with any balanced mic or line level sources, with a volume control for each channel. Phantom power for condensor mics is passed through at a reduced level of 37-42 volts (with standard 48 volt phantom power). Audio Insertion loss is approximately 7 db. And a phase switch option is available for flipping phase on channel #3 to accommodate snare top and bottom mics, etc.
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Mackie Aims for Install Market with New Speaker LineFamous for its live-sound speakers, Mackie’s newest lineup aims of rate installed sound market. Dubbed the iP Series, it includes three full-range models (10 inch, 12 inch and 15 inch) and a companion 18 inch subwoofer. The full-range iP-10, iP-12 and iP-15 feature eight M10 rigging points and a rotatable 90°x50° horn to support both vertical and horizontal rigging.
Using 1.4 inch titanium diaphragm compression drivers and a choice of either Neutrik or terminal connections, they are all available with both a ceiling and wall-mount bracket. Mackie also launched the line with something called the SP260 — a 2×6 speaker processor features presets specifically for iP loudspeaker for quick setup.
The new iP Series Install Performance Loudspeakers are available now and the iP-10 lists for $519.99, the iP-12 lists for $669.99, the iP-15 is $749.99 and the iP-18S is $879.99. The SP260 speaker processor will list for $629.99. All the specs are here. Leave a Comment
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7thSense to Show 8K Media Server at ISE 20157thSense Design has announced the latest version of its Delta Infinity Media Server line, the Infinity III, will manage and play 8K (60Hz) resolution content uncompressed 3GB/S playback capable. Features include full timeline control, warp, blend, full dome and abstract mesh screen modes. According to 7thSense, Infinity III promises solid playback for high complex projection environments including multi-channel full domes, digital signage installations, video walls and visitor attractions.
Delta Infinity III Media Server features include:
- Fully uncompressed 4:4:4 media playback at 8K 60p, or true 8K (8K x 4K) 30p from a single server solution
- Up to 8 full 2K DVI, Display Port or SDI outputs from a single server
- Pixel-accurate synchronisation including full video genlock between servers
- Fully 3D interactive mesh mode for provides the complex projection mapping
- Multi-timeline capability
- Live inputs
- Display management in terms of warp, blend, overlap and underlap creation
- 64-bit power, enabling the user to have more online imagery and higher throughput of media
- Camera-based auto-alignment
- Comprehensive 3D mesh import and multiple eye points and meshes
- Auto-playing movies and audio
- Dual Quad SDI outputs for 4K projectors, including 10-bit video and media, serving 2 x 4K 4:4:4 60p projectors from one server
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Extron Introduces New H.264 Streaming Media Player and Decoder Extron has introduced the SMD 202 — the latest addition to the company’s H.264 Streaming AV product line. The SMD 202 is a compact media player and live stream decoder used in H.264 streaming applications. It provides the flexibility to present the signal from a locally connected AV device, decode a live streaming source, or play back media files from internal memory, removable SD card, local USB, or network storage. The SMD 202 supports a wide range of container formats and streaming protocols, making it adaptable for use with a variety of encoded media. Advanced signal processing, scaling, and aspect ratio management supply high quality signals to AV displays.
The SMD 202 is adaptable to different network conditions and streaming requirements, offering both push and pull streaming configurations. Audio output signals are available as HDMI embedded audio as well as analog stereo audio, making it directly compatible with embedded display speakers or existing audio systems. An intuitive, interactive on-screen menu provides easy setup and source selection using front panel buttons or the optional handheld IR remote control. Designed for pro AV applications, the SMD 202 can be controlled using Ethernet, RS-232, IR, and wired IR interfaces.
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Extron Announces Next Generation Fiber Optic Extenders for 4K Resolutions Extron has launched a new FOX II 4K Series for extension, switching, and distribution of 4K video, multi‑channel audio, and bidirectional control signals over fiber optic cabling. The series includes the FOX II T DP 4K and FOX II T HD 4K fiber optic transmitters for DisplayPort and HDMI, as well as the FOX II R DP 4K with a Type 2 dual‑mode DisplayPort output to support DisplayPort and HDMI 4K resolution displays. They use Extron all‑digital technology for reliable delivery of video resolutions up to 4096×2160, including 1080p/60 with Deep Color. To streamline integration, these extenders are HDCP‑compliant, and provide similar capabilities featured on the Extron FOX Series fiber optic products.
The FOX II 4K Series fiber optic extender provide signal extension for moderate distances of up to 2 km (1.25 miles) over multi-mode fiber optic cable and extreme distances up to 30 km (18.75 miles) when using single-mode cable. Both transmitters include a buffered loop‑through for a local monitor at the source. The buffered input loop‑through follows the input resolution or can be selectively downscaled, ensuring interoperability with lower resolution displays. Also, the FOX II R DP 4K provides audio de‑embedding and balanced return analog stereo audio output to support a remote audio source at the receiver. Other integrator‑friendly features include Key Minder, EDID Minder, audio embedding, audio gain and attenuation adjustment, bi-directional RS‑232 and IR control and real‑time system monitoring. Also, optional mounting kits such as the MBU 125 under‑desk mounting kit allow signal extension from a source in a lectern to a remote display or central control room. These extenders are easy to set up and commission using Extron’s PCS — Product Configuration Software.
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