Volume 4, Issue 8 — August 29, 2013
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From Petitions to Buycotting: The Value of Transparency
By Midori Connolly AVGirl Productions
Can you imagine living in a world where an 18 year old boy’s complaints lead to a meeting with senior executives of a global clothing retailer just weeks later? Or one where a woman’s initiative eradicates an ancient caste system in an Indian town? Well, imagine it — because we do. We live in a time where one single person has the ability to effect change on a massive scale. The first story refers to a young man, Benjamin O’Keefe, who felt that he needed to do something about the teen clothing outfit Abercrombie & Fitch refusing to carry larger sizes in its stores, as well as to the company’s statement that the reason is because A&F markets only to the “cool” and “beautiful” kids (implying that those in larger sizes are neither). He posted a petition on change.org and managed to garner 75,000 signatures, leading to an invitation to meet with executives to provide guidance and advice on how they should make positive changes.
If you visit change.org, you will see dozens of these types of stories, with some having implications that are historical. I share this story because beyond just change.org, there are many more examples of how individuals are able to rally the media, or just other individuals, to a cause. What about the concept of buycotting? There is actually an app that allows a person to scan a product and it will inform them if buying that product is putting money into the pocket of a cause they believe in… giving them instant power to support by buying — or alternatively, not to buy.
As you probably know me well by now, you’re wondering how I’m going to bring this home now for the AV professionals. I will say this: It is highly unlikely anyone has to worry about a 75,000 person petition being brought against an AV programmer. However, there is the issue of transparency. If there is a claimed commitment to sustainability by any company, it is far too easy for a client, industry member, or even competitor, to call them out on those statements. You cannot feel safe just being excited about green and telling the world. You must substantiate the claims.
Since I’ve spent the last two years beating you to death about sustainability reporting, I have a new thought to share. One of the best ways that I think we as an industry can add substance to our environmental commitments is through a Life Cycle Assessment. Most AV professionals are not strangers to a Life Cycle Analysis when it comes to projects and providing data on replacement for the technology we sell and service, but the Life Cycle Assessment is a clear reporting on the environmental impact of these products. If you stop to think about it, most of our business is centered around things. Electronic things. If we can clearly state what the lifetime impact of the things we sell really are, then we are one step closer to transparency. And although it probably wouldn’t attract thousands of signatures, this transparency might ultimately mean we will not end up on someone’s procurement black list.
Next month I’ll provide an overview and resources for the Life Cycle Assessment, or LCA. Leave a Comment
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Shop ‘Til Ya Drop! (Your Carbon Footprint that its)
By Raymond Kent Managing Principal, Sustainable Technologies Group
When I first started working in architecture a decade ago, I was employed by a fantastic firm that specialized in a building type we are all familiar with — the retail store. We did everything from big box, to mall core and shell, to tenant fit outs. It was a great fit given that I spent much of my early post-college career years (between theater gigs of course) working in retail sales. Back then I had never given my surroundings much thought. When I moved into designing the spaces however, it became readily apparent how little space these types of clients actually get to shoe horn their store into a given space. Everything had to be maximized from the sales floor, to the stockroom, to the office spaces and more. One of the largest areas always seemed to be the dock where goods came in and empty boxes and wrappers went. Waste management became a critical facet of the process of retail. And by waste management, I mean keeping the dumpster bound for the trash heap packed as tightly as we could.
I had many jobs within retail including sales, stocking, and even displays — with a brief stint as a morning news announcer for JC Penney during a Christmas holiday. We generated lots of trash and didn’t even think about it. We would simply un-box reams of goods to be shelved, collect damaged and returned goods to be destroyed, and help maintenance dispose of a multitude of light bulbs from their weekly change of burned out fixtures. Later in my retail career, we started to roll out intricate video displays (which seems silly now as they are so commonplace). These displays typically broke quickly as they spent endless hours running and quite often were just left on all night since we were afraid of screwing it up if we turned them off. These too were simply disposed of when they reached the end of their usefulness.
It seems strange to me now and it often makes me wish I had a time machine to go back and point this wastefulness out to my younger self in an attempt to better my working environment. After all, I prided myself on how “green” I was at home. I was raised better. But, now that I am older, wiser and spend a great deal of time thinking about how buildings go together and how not only the building but what happens in the building impacts the environment, I would like to think it is getting better — but maybe it’s not.
We are a consumer culture here in America and that culture is often emulated or aspired to in other parts of the world. We often spend countless hours shopping for perceived “needed” things that will make our lives better. Technology has changed that in many ways not only by being objects of desire such as LED 4K TVs and the latest high density 3D, Blu-ray devices, iPads, computers, Xboxes, and so on, but also by giving rise to e-commerce where we use technology to buy technology (or shoes and purses if you are my wife). One would think that e-commerce would have put a dent on the waste stream of the retailer, but it hasn’t — it has only increased as our desire to own more stuff is inversely proportional to the amount of storage we have to put that stuff (if you know who George Carlin was, then you got that).
So why do we continue to congregate at malls, shopping centers, and big box retailers when we could simply just stay at home with our computer and click shop to our hearts content? There is a community-aspect to shopping and a need to touch and feel what one is plunking down hard earned cash for, especially in this economic climate. Some call it retail therapy. Retailers are savvy to this and have learned how to use all manner of shiny bobbles to attract us to their stores like moths to a candle including the use of high end audiovisual systems.
Retailers, however, feel the pinch of being in a brick and mortar store where they have to staff it, heat it, cool it, stock it and yes — get rid of that waste. It is a perplexing challenge for many retailers as to whether it is worth it. Retailers like Best Buy are a great example of this as they often have publicly complained about people trying the electronics at their store only to go home and buy it on Amazon yet they go on with brick and mortar. They are able to offer something Amazon can’t — on-the-spot personal assistance and advice. But what is in it for them?
Mall owners and developers are stepping up to help defray some of the costs to retailers by making the physical store more appealing. Simon Properties Group, one of the largest property owners in the world, is enticing these retailers through an innovative sustainability agenda. Simon Property is using its properties and logistical might to reduce operating costs for its tenants by testing new solutions in energy efficiency and waste management ranging from the simple low-hanging fruit to the complexity only economy of scale can provide.
Strategies including daylight harvesting and lighting control, telematics for HVAC control, and facility wide energy management systems are helping to reduce the overall footprint while providing an attractive benefit to their retailers. Simon also carries this through by working with the retailers to incorporate ideas into their stores. A great example of this is providing plastic and cardboard recycling on premise where these recyclables are baled and picked up to avoid landfills.
Simon also works hard to attract the sort of shopper who cares for the environment by including things such as electric vehicle charging stations and solar powered cell phone chargers. Retail is often a location when time and money are spent. Having this captured audience and keeping them there and happy has to be a priority. Retail shoppers are noticing too. We now live in a day and age where the average person feels a sense of personal responsibility for the environment and will gravitate to environments where they can feel good about reducing their personal impact. Sometimes they just need a nudge.
Providing this type of environment helps to fuel the socioenvironmental values that have become so wide spread. Leadership by Simon and others like them helps to boost credibility and much needed trust back into businesses. Situations like this will need to address and effectively communicate values that are similar to the potential customer. What is interesting about this is the increase in technology within the shopping environment. The customers expect it so it has to be managed and energy efficient. Consumers expect there to be what we call background tech (i.e., the technology that is there but not for sale). Take kiosks, for instance, or video displays at product end caps. I have been in many stores recently where there wasn’t a cash register, but an iPad with a Square attachment on it. Wayfinding, digital menus in the food courts, and entertainment (live shows and Muzak) all ramp up technology. This tech is in contrast to the eco-conscious ideals of saving on power, but are expected none the less.
So why is this all important to us, the technology guys? We have a role to play in working with companies such as Simon, Westfield Properties, Wal-Mart and many others – that’s providing expertise in managing the data, energy and technology that is pervasive in today’s shopping centers. We are poised to lead them to a unified building control system and help to provide end-of-life opportunities for the large amounts of e-waste that these facilities can generate similar to the strategies they employ to manage plastic bags and cardboard boxes on the docks. We can provide the shiny, bright and flashing video displays, audio systems, control solutions and management that they crave in an energy efficient manner. We can help bring the e-commerce directly to the mall with Near Field Communications (NFC) and RFID technology. We are the experts in technology and we can partner with them to continue to excel and grow sustainably. Do you provide technology to retail clients? We would love to hear what solutions you are offering and how they work to make a more sustainable shopping experience. Leave a Comment
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Kramer Adds Two New DisplayPort Distribution Amplifiers Kramer Electronics introduced today the VM-2DP and the VM-4DP DisplayPort Distribution Amplifiers.
The VM-2DP 1:2 DisplayPort Distribution Amplifier accepts a DisplayPort (DP) input signal and distributes it to two DisplayPort (DP) outputs, while the 1:4 VM-4DP distributes a DP signal to four DP outputs. Both offer a maximum data rate of 10.8Gbps (2.7Gbps per graphic channel) and a maximum resolution capability of 2560×1600 @ 60 Hz. They are also HDTV compatible and HDCP compliant.
The VM-2DP and the VM-4DP feature Kramer’s I-EDIDPro Intelligent EDID Processing technology, in which an Intelligent EDID handling and processing algorithm ensures Plug and Play operation for DisplayPort systems. The VM-2DP and the VM-4DP also feature Kramer’s Equalization and re-Klocking Technology, which rebuilds the digital signal to travel longer distances.
The VM-2DP is a compact DigiTOOLS — three units can be rack mounted side-by-side in a 1U rack space, whereas the VM-4DP is a standard 19” rack mount 1U size. Rack ears are included.
Both the VM-2DP and VM-4DP are shipping now. For more information about the VM-2DP, click here and for more information about the VM-4DP, click here. Leave a Comment
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PMA’s Tracking Service Shows Top-Selling Projector Models in June Include Epson, InFocus and Mitsubishi PMA Research has posted its most recent Projector Tracking Service results to the “Top-Selling Projectors” area of their website and we’ve created an infographic to help you graphically see the Top 5.
For more than 15 years now, PMA Research has collected monthly sell-through data from leading North American projector dealers, retailers, web resellers and distributors. Its Tracking Service family of monthly reports offers timely sell-through data and analysis on unit sales, true volume-weighted street prices, and inventories of front projectors for these channels.
Each month, PMA Research posts the Top 5 Projector Lists for the following product categories:
Pico and Personal Projectors – For Pico and Personal projectors, the June results showed that Optoma had two of the best-selling projectors in June. 3M took top honors with the best-selling MP410. Optoma filled the number two and three spots with the PK-320 and ML300. Vivitek’s Qumi Q2 came in fourth. AAXA rounded out the Top 5 list with its P3 Pico. This Top 5 list is compiled from data collected from PMA’s monthly Retail Projector Tracking Service sample, which is made up of North American retailers and web resellers.
Mainstream Projectors – For the Mainstream category, the June results showed that Epson and InFocus had multiple projectors on this Top 5 list. InFocus had the best-selling IN112, and also filled the number three spot with its IN114. Casio’s XJ-M250 took the number two spot. Epson rounded out the Top 5 with a pair of projectors, the PowerLite X12 and PowerLite 93+, in the fourth and fifth spots. This Top 5 list is compiled from data collected from PMA’s monthly Distributor Projector Tracking Service sample, which is made up of North American distributors.
High-End Projectors – For High-End projectors, the June 2013 results showed Mitsubishi taking top honors. For the second month in a row, Mitsubishi filled the top two spots with the WD720 and XD700. Epson filled the final three spots with its PowerLite Pro G5450WU, the PowerLite 1945W and PowerLite Pro G6050W. This Top 5 list is compiled from data collected from PMA’s monthly Pro AV Projector Tracking Service sample, which is made up of North American dealers and integrators.
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Extron Ships Speaker System for Suspended CeilingsExtron’s new SpeedMount Ceiling Speaker System — a patented low profile, plenum rated two-piece ceiling tile speaker system — is now shipping. The CS 1226T SpeedMount speaker system features a unique design that Extron says greatly simplifies ceiling speaker installation and delivers significant time and cost savings. The two-piece system consists of the CS 120P plenum rated enclosure and a CS 26T two-way speaker cartridge. A low-voltage contractor places the CS 120P enclosure directly on the ceiling grid without the need for a tile bridge, C-ring, or tile rails. Signal wiring is then routed to the enclosure. This dramatically cuts installation time and costs during the rough-in phase. Later, an AV technician can quickly complete installation by connecting the CS 26T speaker cartridge to the wiring and securing it into the enclosure. The CS 1226T is the latest in Extron’s expanding lineup of speaker system solutions that divide the installation labor between contractors, reduce parts counts, and streamline sound system integration.
The CS 1226T is available as a complete assembly including a pair of CS 120P enclosures and a pair of CS 26T speaker cartridges. The enclosures and speaker cartridges can also be purchased in pairs separately, so they can be delivered to low-voltage and AV system contractors.
The CS 120P plenum enclosure installs quickly into 2′ x 2′ or metric 600 mm x 600 mm suspended ceiling grids. It features a shallow 5″ (12.7 cm) profile, which simplifies installation into congested ceiling spaces around piping and ducts. The integrated tile bridge of the enclosure rests on the ceiling tile above the grid, evenly distributing the weight of the CS 120P and the CS 26T speaker cartridge. This avoids the need to assemble V-rails and C-rings, greatly reducing the number of installation steps and the chances of losing installation hardware.
The CS 26T speaker cartridge features a 6.5″ (16.5 cm) woofer and a 3/4″ (1.9 cm) tweeter in a coaxial design, and can be used in 70/100 volt or 8 ohm operation. It installs quickly and easily into the CS 120P enclosure. The CS 26T delivers high performance, full-range audio reproduction with a frequency response of 70 Hz to 20 kHz, and is optimized for a wide range of audio presentation applications for music, program, and voice. It features a power rating of 30 watts continuous pink noise and 60 watts continuous program capacity, and offers both direct 8 ohm or 70/100 volt operation with a behind-the-grille, six position power selector switch. The CS 26T features a magnetically attached grille and a thin-edged bezel for a refined appearance on the ceiling.
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Registration Opens for GovComm GovComm, the government audiovisual conference and trade show, has opened registration. The event will be held Dec. 4 – 5, 2013 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC, and co-located with Government Video Expo (GVE).
The event is designed for AV managers, IT professionals, engineers and public affairs officers that product AV communications for federal, state and local government agencies. Exhibitors include AMX, Crestron, Christie Digital, Aurora, Anchor Audio, JVC, Da-Lite, PESA, Quantum Instruments, Planar and others. See the complete list of exhibitors here.
Last year, the event (in combination with GVE) brought together the east coast’s largest contingent of government AV/IT specialists with video production, post, digital media and broadcast professionals, featuring over 150 exhibits and drawing nearly 6,000 registrants from across military, government agencies, government contractors and the AV industry.
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Lab.gruppen Intros New LUCIA Decentralized Installation AmplifierThe two-channel LUCIA (Localized Utility Compact Intelligent Amplification) from Lab.gruppen is a compact Energy Star compliant Class D amplifier platform with DSP in the smallest amplifier the company has ever produced. LUCIA is designed for small AV applications that don’t need a distributed system with centralized rack-mounted amplification, matrixing and processing.
The LUCIA is four models across two power configurations — 2x60W and 2x120W – each available with either four-in, four-out matrix-mixer and configurable DSP features (LUCIA 120/2M, LUCIA 240/2M) or in a basic two-in, two-out configuration (LUCIA 120/2 and LUCIA 240/2). While all models are equipped with DSP pre-configured ‘out of the box’ for operation in typical applications, the matrix also allows for USB connection (with Windows and Mac LUCIA configuration software) to unlock the full potential of the processing and mix-matrix to meet specific system requirements.
Conceivably, each LUCIA model could drive up to 16 speakers on a localized low-impedance system (eight per channel — if the loudspeakers were 16 ohms).
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Atlas Sound Ships BlueBridge DSP Processor LineAtlas Sound told rAVe last week that all models in the new BlueBridge family of DSP audio products are now shipping. The BlueBridge family of products feature drag and drop, open architecture software and can operate on any network. Each model utilizes high quality THAT microphone preamps and 24-bit converters to obtain ultra-low noise floor while still maintaining a smooth sound. BlueBridge models use a 40-bit Floating Point DSP engine to prevent digital clipping and to obtain maximum speed and power to process advanced algorithms in complex system designs. Models are available in configurations ranging from two I/O to 16 I/O with all models using the same DSP engine. Additionally, Atlas offers four models that feature Dante inputs/outputs allowing for true digital audio transmission over the network.
The BlueBridge platform also includes a system manager that allows for third party hardware integration and remote control and a 16-input / 16-output expansion box with Dante. A selection of wall controllers and touch panels will be released soon to complement the audio processors and allow for total system control and configuration capability.
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Extron Ships HDMI/VGA Switcher with Integrated Fiber Optic Transmitter Extron Electronics is now shipping the new FOX T USW 103, a three-input switcher with an integrated fiber optic transmitter for long haul transmission of HDCP-compliant HDMI, RGBHV, or HD component video (up to 1920×1200 or 1080p/60), stereo audio and RS232 control signals over fiber optic cabling. Analog AV input signals are digitized to ensure that a high quality signal is transmitted to the final destination. It offers features such as EDID Minder, Key Minder, audio embedding, auto-input switching, RS232 control, and real-time system monitoring. The compact, low profile FOX T USW 103 allows for discreet installation such as beneath a table or in a lectern.
The FOX T USW 103 is compatible with FOX Series HDMI, DVI Plus, DVI and VGA receivers. This transmitter can also be used in combination with FOX Series matrix switchers for HDCP-compliant signal distribution systems up to 1000×1000 and larger. To ensure system operability, EDID Minder manages EDID communication between sources and destinations, and Key Minder continuously authenticates HDCP encryption. It’s available in multi-mode and single-mode models.
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Sharp Ships Commercial 90″ DisplaySharp’s PN-R903 is now shipping with no delay on orders. The 90″ display can be displayed in both portrait and landscape modes and uses an LED-lit 1920×1080 LCD panel that’s specified to output 700 cd/m2 of brightness.
Specifically designed for commercial AV applications, the PN-R903 is designed for 24/7/365 use so it’s ideal for both digital signage and rental applications. It’s less than 5″ deep and has a 176-degree viewing angle. Inputs include VGA, HDMI, DVI and DisplayPort and it can be controlled via LAN or RS232.
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Epson Introduces Brighter EX-Series Projectors Epson today introduced its new EX-Series — four LCD projectors: the EX7220 (WXGA), EX6220 (WXGA), EX5220 (XGA) and EX3220 (SVGA) — all spec’d at 3,000 ANSI lumens and with HDMI inputs. The EX6220 and the EX3220 also have wireless projection capabilities. All the projectors include keystone correction, remote lens control and a 1.2x zoom lens. They also feature Epson’s iProjection wireless system that allows computers or mobile devices to display video wirelessly.
The list price for the EX7220, EX6220, EX5220 and EX3220 projectors is $649, $599, $549 and $449, respectively. All the details are here. Leave a Comment
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Sharp Intros 20-Inch LED Display That Can Be Used In Any Configuration Sharp has debuted a unique, multi-touch LED 20″ display that can be used while flat, angled or while hanging or mounted. When flat, it can be mounted in tables or lecterns in classrooms. When angled, it sits at 75-degrees with the included stand. It can also be used as an interactive second computer monitor, or when vertical, it could be used as a digital signage kiosk.
The 1920×1080 resolution LL-S201A uses an edge-to-edge glass design; it weighs in at just over 5 pounds and is 1″ thick.
Sharp Pen Software makes the 20″ LCD like an AQUOS BOARD Interactive Display as it’s integrated with Windows 8 compatibility. A palm cancellation function prioritizes the touch of the pen over touch – making it easy for any sized hand or user. It supports up to 10 touch points, and can be used in a wide variety of applications, including corporate, digital signage, creative work and proofreading, medical, education and even gaming or as a personal tablet.
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Extron Ships Two-Input Fiber Optic Transmitter Wall PlateExtron is shipping its new FOX T UWP 302, a two-input fiber optic transmitter for long haul transmission of HDCP-compliant HDMI, RGBHV or HD component video and stereo audio signals over fiber optic cabling. This Decora-style wallplate transmitter can transmit images up to 1920×1200, including HDTV 1080p/60. Analog signals are digitized to ensure high quality transmission. It also offers features including EDID Minder, Key Minder, audio embedding with gain and attenuation control, auto-input switching and real-time system monitoring.
The FOX T UWP 302 occupies a three-gang space, and is available in multi-mode and single-mode models. This transmitter is compatible with FOX Series HDMI, DVI Plus, DVI, and VGA receivers. The FOX T UWP 302 can also be used in combination with FOX Series matrix switchers for HDCP-compliant signal distribution systems up to 1000×1000 and larger.
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Crestron HDMI Extenders with HDBaseT Supporting 4K Ship Crestron has announced the availability of its new HDMI over HDBaseT Transmitter (HD-TX3-C) and HDMI over HDBaseT Receiver (HD-RX3-C). The new devices support 4K and offer a solution for extending uncompressed HDMI signals up to 330 feet (100 meters) via HDBaseT over a single CAT5e/UTP cable without signal degradation.
Available in a black or white faceplate, the HD-TX3-C makes it simple to connect an HDMI, DVI or DisplayPort multi-mode source to an HDBaseT display. Conversely, the HD-RX3-C enables easy connection of an HDBaseT source to an HDMI or DVI display. They also support IR and bidirectional RS232. A wall mount transmitter is available with black or white face plates.
The transmitter and receiver with IR and RS232 are also available bundled together (model HD-EXT3-C). A different model, the HD-EXT4-C transmitter and receiver set, offers (instead of the control parts) separate analog audio in and out to support DVI, or other devices that don’t support embedded digital audio. The analog audio output of the transmitter can also feed a room amplifier or powered speakers, according to Crestron.
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Barco Adds 16:9 LED Video Wall Displays to Economical OverView M SeriesBarco has just released two new rear-projection video wall cubes in the OverView M series. The OverView MVL-621 and OverView MVL-721 are industry-standard modules with full HD resolution and screen diameters of 60” and 70”, respectively. These 16:9 models complete the OverView M series, which already features three 4:3 models.
Barco’s OverView M series is designed to fit the requirements of medium-sized industry-standard control rooms. Using six-fold redundant LEDs as a light source, Barco says the OverView M series offers long lifetime, low maintenance due to the absence of consumable components, reduced power consumption and long uptime. The company also says that power consumption is 30 percent lower than that of comparable products. And the Sense5 automatic white-point and full-color calibration system ensures uniform color and brightness levels over the entire video wall.
The M Series is designed to be a less expensive alternative to Barco’s OverView O Series, which offers active liquid cooling, fully featured redundancy and full-spectrum calibration.
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Network Control Added to BlueBOLT Power Management Platform BlueBOLT, now a separate brand from Panamax/Furman within the Core Brands group owned by parent company Nortek, today introduced a network management feature to its cloud-based power and energy management platform. The new feature allows users to query (ping) any device with an IP address on a network from a BlueBOLT-enabled component with a BlueBOLT-CV1 card. In the event of a failed ping response, BlueBOLT can send email notifications, reboot an outlet, reboot a series of outlets in sequence or any combination of the above. Existing Panamax and Furman equipment owners with products that have a BlueBOLT-CV1 card already installed can upgrade for free via a firmware upgrade. In addition, the feature will be available in Q4 for use with the Panamax MD2-ZB and BB-ZB1 product family.
Initially designed to facilitate the control of power and energy usage and remotely reboot problem components in installed electronics systems, the company’s hardware and software technology provides an intuitive, plug-and-play Web interface where users can control AC outlets to schedule, monitor and manage their energy consumption easily. With this new feature, BlueBOLT expands from power and energy management to network management for a full systems management platform.
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Extron Shipping All DMP 128 Audio DSP ModelsExtron is now shipping all DMP 128 Series audio digital signal processors, including models with Dante audio networking, AEC — acoustic echo cancellation and analog telephone connectivity. The DMP 128 Series are 12×8 audio mixers featuring Extron ProDSP, automixing and I/O expansion capabilities. The DMP 128 C P and DMP 128 C P AT are the newest models shipping, and feature POTS – plain old telephone service capability for connection to an analog phone line and handset. The DMP 128 Series offers a configuration approach to DSP that Extron says simplifies mixing, routing, conferencing and room optimization. The DSP Configurator Software allows the DMP 128 to be installed quickly, with easy-to-learn adjustments that can be heard in real-time.
The DMP 128 features Extron ProDSP, a technology that features a 64-bit floating point DSP engine and studio grade 24-bit converters with 48 kHz sampling. ProDSP is managed by the DSP Configurator Software, featuring a GUI that allows for complete audio system visualization in one window.
All DMP 128 models include an automixer with gated and gain sharing modes for managing up to eight groups of microphone signals. DMP 128 C models feature Extron AEC with eight independent channels of high performance, fast echo cancellation for optimal intelligibility in conferencing applications. DMP 128 P models include analog phone interfacing with POTS line and handset connections, allowing users to answer and initiate calls to remote attendees over the PSTN – public switched telephone network or in a PBX — private branch exchange. DMP 128 AT models with Dante provide scalable audio transport over a local area network using standard Internet protocols. Each processor sends out 24 channels of 24 bit/48 kHz digital audio and can receive 56 channels over the network. A built-in four-port Gigabit switch also provides direct interconnection of multiple DMP 128 AT units to create larger audio matrixes.
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DynaScan Intros 65-Inch LCD Specified at 3,000-nit Brightness DynaScan Technology just introduced a new 65-inch LED-backlit LCD, the DS651LR4, that’s spec’d at 3,000-nits brightness, and offers lower power consumption and a wide range of video inputs.
Using a locally-dimmed LED back light, the DS651LR4 has a contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1 (dynamic). The company says that it consumes up to 20 percent less power than its predecessor. Inputs include VGA, HDMI (HDCP compliant), and it features built-in video daisy chaining. A single video source can be used for up to 36 displays without the need for any additional external video wall controller. The narrow bezel size also makes it easy to integrate the display in an external enclosure or kiosk while maintaining a small profile.
To increase performance and prolong the lifespan of the display, the DS651LR4 utilizes a fan-less thermal management system. Heat generated by the display is radiated away from high temperature areas while a sensor continuously monitors the internal temperature to protect the system from overheating. All of this is done without the use of any fans, resulting in silent operation and greatly reducing the potential of mechanical failure.
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A little about me: I graduated from Journalism School at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (where I am adjunct faculty). I’ve been in the AV-industry since 1987 where I started with Extron and eventually moved to AMX. So, I guess I am an industry veteran (although I don’t think I am that old). I have been an opinionated columnist for a number of industry publications and in the late 1990s I started the widely read KNews eNewsletter (the first in the AV market) and also created the model for and was co-founder of AV Avenue, which is now known as InfoComm IQ. rAVe [Publications] has been around since 2003, when we launched our original newsletter, rAVe ProAV Edition.
Everything we publish is Opt-in — we spam NO ONE! rAVe ProAV Edition is our flagship ePublication with what we believe is a reach of virtually everyone in the ProAV market. rAVe HomeAV Edition, co-published with CEDIA and launched in February 2004, is, by far, the largest ePub in the HomeAV market. We added rAVe Rental [and Staging] in November 2007, rAVe ED [Education] in May 2008 and then rAVe DS [Digital Signage] in January 2009. We added rAVe GHGav [Green, Healthcare & Government AV] in August 2010 and rAVe HOW [House of Worship] in July 2012. You can subscribe to any of those publication or see ALL our archives by going to: https://www.ravepubs.com
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