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Volume 6, Issue 6 — June 20, 2012
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The Real Value of InfoComm
By Joel Rollins
rAVe Columnist Well, I am just back from InfoComm, and I have decided to do something that I’ve never done before. Each year, before the show, I tend to write an article about what I expect to see at the show. But I very rarely write anything afterwards about it since a tradeshow is primarily about product, and I don’t review product.
But I must admit that this year I went to look at different things than I normally do. There have been many changes in our show this year, including traditional and important large vendors dropping out, and a number of new ones opting in. You may also know that I am an enthusiast of several new types of methods for disseminating information about product. I am a heavy proponent of VR, web-based narrowcasting, and other distance communication methods for these purposes. So, in many ways, I went to see for myself what the current value of the tradeshow is. And I’ve had a bit of an epiphany.
The tradeshow is valuable to us simply because it is our only disorganized event.
Yes, I mean that. Even though most of my professional life I have been involved in the heavily organized and structured world of trade shows, I believe it is the disorganized aspect of trade shows that is most important to us at this time. Because, you see, while the show may be organized, WE as attendees are not. And I think that is important, specifically because the bulk of our industry events are professionally organized and have agendas. Even strategically important “discussion” events like the InfoComm 100 and InfoComm Live are pretty thoroughly organized to get through an agreed-upon list of topics.
Let me explain why I consider this so valuable. I’ve come to the conclusion that the tradeshow has become the “water cooler” of our industry.
Recently, I was having lunch with a friend, the president of an architecture firm with whom we work closely. We were talking about meeting spaces, both those for temporary (rental and staging) events, and those for permanent installations. One of the things we discussed was that companies are putting in more casual, relaxed meeting spaces for ad hoc discussions, because they recognize that many of the best ideas (and almost all of the new ones) are first raised in casual meetings where they were not on the agenda, simply because nobody had thought of them yet.
These kinds of conversations were once described as “water cooler” talks. But, in an industry like ours, which requires cross-pollination of ideas, there isn’t a nearby water cooler that I can gather around with industry friends who happen to live on another continent. And even the largest companies in our industry are small companies compared with the norm. So having the kind of unstructured time we have at the convention, walking the aisles or hanging out in the ridiculously-overpriced restaurants and watering holes, is truly valuable time. And it’s about a lot more than product.
Many of you are now retorting that the tradeshow is all about product. But is it really? Or has product been our traditional excuse to gather? My manufacturers mostly visit me regularly, and talk about (and even demonstrate) their newest products. They bombard me with email announcements and web links. Honestly, how many of you were “surprised” by one of your manufacturers new products at the show? It almost doesn’t happen anymore. There are just plain better ways to get that information out. And products have become too complex to be truly demonstrated effectively on the tradeshow floor.
No, trade shows are now, for me, about people. About forming relationships with our allies, our manufacturers and distributors, and even our competitors. About learning about programs, who runs them, and what’s in them for us. About sharing off-the-cuff comments and ideas that don’t have other good places to form. And about shaking hands with real people. The booths are just the places where we know those manufacturer personnel will be, and a convenient place to meet them, with product as the excuse.
They’re the water cooler of the industry. And sometimes, we get thirsty.
rAVe Rental [and Staging] contributor Joel R. Rollins, CTS, is general manager of Everett Hall Associates, Inc. and is well known throughout the professional AV industry for his contributions to industry training and his extensive background in AV rental, staging and installation. Joel can be reached at joelrollins@mac.com
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PESA Intros 3G-SDI Matrix Switcher PESA has added a couple of new models to its PESA PRO line of professional AV matrix switchers with the PRO-3GSDI-1616 routing switcher, which supports all common SMPTE and ITU standard serial digital video signals, as well as embedded audio and other ancillary data required for HD-SDI and DVB/ASI sources. This new 16×16 switcher is designed to route SD-SDI, HD-SDI and 3G-SDI signals for digital cinema, telemedicine, O&P, high-end presentation rooms, satellite imaging, military command centers and simulation/visualization environments.
There are two different versions: the PRO-3GSDI-1616-C and the PRO-3GSDI-1616-PB (which includes a local pushbutton control panel). Both models feature an internal power supply and can have multiple remote control panels added via an Ethernet interface. The PRO-3GSDI-1616 supports standard data rates from 50Mbps to 3Gbps and video transports up to 1080p/60. All inputs are auto-equalized. With standard SMPTE formatted outputs, each signal is auto-sensed and re-clocked to the appropriate transport stream. Signals can be re-clocked up to 100m for 1080p/60. For non-standard formats, re-clocking circuitry can be set to bypass mode. Two independent reference inputs allow easy selection of genlock from a black burst or tri-level sync source.
For more specs on the $5,995 PRO-3GSDI-1616 routing switcher, you'll have to wait as it's not on PESA's website yet. When it is, it will be here: http://www.pesa.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=48&Itemid=54
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Share Article Back to Top NEC Display Solutions' Pierre Richer Adds CEO to Title Gary's Note: I have known Pierre for more than a dozen years, and I can safely say that he's one of the top five most creative people in AV. He is a visionary and has passion for this market that is unmatched in his position. He's perfect to steer the NEC ship (and, he's one of the best dressers in AV – no lie. That guy has the most creative shirts I have ever seen). Congrats, Pierre!
NEC Display just promoted President Pierre Richer to CEO, the company announced today. Richer has guided NEC to strong growth, product innovation and channel development over the last five years.
In his new role, Richer will continue to shape the vision of the company, which has enabled NEC to enhance its standing as a projector and LCD market leader, while capitalizing on the growing Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH) advertising market through VUKUNET.
“Pierre has continuously achieved company goals through his tremendous commitment, credibility and creativity, which have translated to a leading market position and revenue growth,” said Nick Akagi, president of NEC Display Solutions Worldwide. “His leadership has been instrumental in transforming NEC Display Solutions into a profitable and premier solutions company.”
“It is an honor to assume the CEO position at NEC Display Solutions, a company that accomplishes extraordinary results with quality employees and products,” Richer said. “I have worked with some very good companies throughout my career, but I have never heard customers and channel partners so often say that we are the best and easiest company to work with. It’s truly a testament to our people who live by our NEC motto of ‘achieving greatness’ by doing amazing things for those same customers and partners.”
Richer has been with NEC since 2003, where he was responsible for sales partner initiatives, marketing and service offerings, as well as introducing new revenue opportunities through the channel. He also played a key role in the successful merger of the projector and plasma business units with the desktop and large-screen LCD business units. |
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Panasonic Announces Two Lamp-Free HDBaseT Projector Series Panasonic announced at InfoComm a lamp-free projector series with HDBaseT technology. These new projectors replace a conventional lamp with new LED/laser diodes to realize long lasting high brightness. The one-chip DLP PT-RZ470 and PT-RZ370 Series projectors will be made available in two different resolutions, 1080p (1920×1080) and WXGA (1280×800). Panasonic says the new lighting technology offers 20,000 hours of maintenance-free operation. Based on Valens HDBaseT technology, Panasonic’s Digital Link is embedded in the projector series, allowing a single cable to transmit uncompressed videos signals, audio, and control commands up to 100 meters (328 feet). The need for an external receiver is eliminated when the projectors are used together with Panasonic’s new ET-YFB100 switcher box or other switchers with HDBaseT chipset. They also have an ambient light sensor (which the company calls its Daylight View Basic technology) and adjusts the brightness based on the surrounding lighting conditions. Together with the wide color space and vivid colors of the projector, they help viewing of the projectors in rooms with bright lights. DICOM Simulation mode is also available for use in medical training applications. The PT-RZ470 and PT-RZ370 Series are designed with 2x zoom and wide lens shift range. This provides flexibility for replacement installations, eliminating the need to reposition an existing universal ceiling mount. The PT-RZ470 Series support 360-degree installation and portrait mode projection. No intricate mirror is necessary to realize these special projections, changing and expanding the way projectors can be used in a variety of environments. They are equipped with a number of professional features, including built-in edge blending, color matching and multi-unit brightness control function that enables multiple unit projection without any need for external processors. 3D compatibility is another benefit boasted by the new series. The PT-RZ470 and PT-RZ370 Series projectors will be available starting in Q4 2012.
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Share Article Back to Top Calibre's Latest Scaler is for Rental LEDs InfoComm 2012 will see Calibre's debut of the LEDView530 scaler, designed specifically for use by the production staff operating LED video walls in rental and staging and live events. Featuring a front panel control with a jog-wheel and front LCD readout, the LEDView530 is a matrix switcher/scaler and interface for connecting LED screens to almost any HD and SD video source.
The LEDView530 can drive screens as small as 128×96 pixels or as large as 1920×1200. In addition, it also includes a "multiple-unit mode" with auto-zoom functionality where multiple LEDView530s can be connected together, each powering its own LED screen so as to create larger video walls. Up to four screens can be combined to create a maximum resolution of 7,680×4,800.
Full specs are here: http://www.calibreuk.com/pvp.htm
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Lighthouse Ships 19-Mililmeter Outdoor LED Normally a 19mm LED wouldn't be exciting to write about, but Lighthouse's newest 19mm uses surface mounted (SMD) LEDs. The new Impact 19 panel (19mm pixel pitch) claims to be the first outdoor SMD display series specifically for the permanent installation market, designed for sports arenas, outdoor digital signage, advertising billboards, shopping malls and theme parks where viewing from long distances. Specified to deliver 6000 nits brightness with both front and rear access for maintenance, the Impact 19 includes 16-bit color processing. It can be used indoors or outdoors.
For more information, go to: http://www.lighthouse-tech.com/Product.aspx?c=970f6e90-e6cd-42e3-9a32-cb71c0fe1016
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Share Article Back to Top SiliconCore Claims 1.9-Millimeter Pitch LED Wall SiliconCore Technology says that it will debut a 1.9-millimeter pitch LED at InfoComm for indoor applications. Using a "low power" LED Driver integrated circuit developed by SiliconCore itself, the company claims the product can drive up to 128 RGB (Red-Green-Blue) LED pixels (thus equaling 177 pixels per square inch). SiliconCore also says it offers ghost image elimination, true 16-bit color, drastic reduction of EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) emissions and scan refresh rates of up to 16 KHz. SiliconCore has patents pending in both the U.S. and China on the key technologies developed for the fine pitch panel.
Here are all the specs: http://www.silicon-core.com/led/Orchid_P19_HighDefinition_LED_Panel.html
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DPI Updates LIGHTNING Pro Series 3D At InfoComm, Digital Projection International (DPI) will update its entire LIGHTNING series. DPI says the newly-named LIGHTNING Pro Series 3D platform delivers advanced image warp and blend capabilities, 3G-SDI input compatibility, high frame rate 3D functionality (as a standard feature in all LIGHTNING displays) and other pro features to meet large-scale imaging applications.
Delivering between 20,000 and 30,000 lumens, LIGHTNING Pro Series 3D projectors are available in sx+, 1080p and WUXGA resolutions.
Integrated with FusionExpress warp and blend capability, the ability to make extensive geometric warp correction via the adjustment of an interpolated grid array of up to 16 x 16 nodes and on-board adjustments for pincushion, barrel, cornerstone, vertical and horizontal keystone, and even image rotation, are standard in all new LIGHTNING Pro Series 3D displays.
Applications with 120Hz native sources can use the high bandwidth input, eliminating the need for frame doubling. For 60Hz 3D applications, DPI’s built-in dual flash processing enables distribution of 3D content via 60Hz formats by frame-doubling the signal within the projector. DPI says this produces the low flicker image characteristics of a native 120Hz source without the infrastructure costs associated with distributing and switching ultra-high bandwidth signals.
Complete details on the new Lighting Pro are here: http://www.digitalprojection.com/BrowseProjectors/SeriesList/ProjectorList/tabid/86/SeriesId/5/MarketTypeId/10/Default.aspx
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Share Article Back to Top Vivitek's D8800 Claims 8000 Lumens Vivitek says its new D8800 projector offers 8000 lumens at a native WUXGA (1920×1200) resolution in 16:10 format. It offers built-in edge-blending and inputs include HDMI, DVI-D, Component, VGA and HDSDI In/Out, RS-232C and RJ45.
Up to 10 user-defined lens positions (for focus, zoom, and lens shift) can be set and stored via Lens Posting Memory (LPS), allowing for changing environments. Six interchangeable lens options are available for flexible positioning in for a varying screen size or projection distance requirements. This projector can be stacked up to four times.
This projector also enables image warping and geometric corrections for installations projection on curved surfaces. The D8800 is network-ready for the integration and system administration via RJ45. The projector also features a built-in 12V trigger for external device controlling.
For more information, click here: http://www.vivitekcorp.com
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Share Article Back to Top Canon Debuts 6K Lumen Projector Canon latest additions to its REALiS line of large venue LCoS (Liquid Crystal on Silicon) projectors are the SX6000 and the WX6000, which are both specified with a contrast ratio of 1000:1. The SX6000 offers 6000 lumens (non ANSI) of brightness at SXGA+ (1400×1050) resolution and an aspect ratio of 4:3, while the REALiS WX6000 delivers 5700 lumens of brightness at WXGA+ (1440×900) resolution and an aspect ratio of 16:10. Both projectors feature a built-in six-axis color-correction IC and 3D color LUT (Look Up Table).
As with Canon’s other REALiS projectors, the REALiS SX6000 and REALiS WX6000 are also available in “D” versions featuring a DICOM Simulation mode designed to reproduce medical images such as X-rays, CAT scans and MRI images with 21-step grayscale gradation.
Inputs include HDMI (1.3), VGA, DVI-I, RGBHV and video, plus both have RS232 and network control capability and a plethora of lens options. Pricing is $6,799 and $4,999, respectively. Here are the specs: http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/professional/products/projectors/lcos_projectors
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Media Vision Trumps Live Conferencing Market with Coolest Thing Ever – You Gotta Spec This! Media Vision's newest all-in-one conferencing solution, aimed at executive boardrooms and government meeting facilities, is the TAIDEN HCS-8328 – what the company's calling a "Multimedia Congress Terminal." It has an integrated 10” touch screen with microphone array.
The features and capabilities of the TAIDEN HCS-8328 unit go beyond any other conference system we've seen. Like standard systems, the unit has a microphone and a built-in speaker, supporting discussion, electronic voting and language interpretation. On top of that, thanks to the touch screen and built-in video camera, users can also watch live video, access the file server, share PowerPoint presentations, vote on corporate resolutions, hear far end audio or even capture the video of the speaker from the on-board camera for video conferencing.
Want all the specs? Go here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=lygb6xwhqLU
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Share Article Back to Top Christie's Latest Projector Is 25,000 Lumens The Christie D4K25 offers three-chip DLP technology, native 4K resolution, 25,000 lumens and the flexibility to use different lamp powers depending on application needs. The Christie D4K25 targets high resolution markets including amusement parks, automotive designers, museums, broadcasters, simulation, 3D users and planetariums. With user-replaceable lamps, maintenance and down time are reduced; the automated alignment also optimizes lamp output and screen brightness so lamps can be used longer.
At publishing time, these are all the details we have on the new 25K lumen from Christie, but by the time you read this, it should be on the website here: http://www.christiedigital.com/en-us/business/products/projectors/3-chip-dlp/pages/default.aspx |
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Share Article Back to Top Chief Announces New FUSION Series Cart for Flat Panel Displays Chief will ship a new line of FUSION Series carts and stands this fall. The design updates include flexible cable covers that allow access to lay in cables at any point along the column while concealing them for a clean installation. A turn knob lets a single user smoothly raise and lower the screen to any height between 50 and 70 inches (127-177 cm).
The new carts and stands also will feature:
- ±5 degrees of tilt and effortless display adjustment
- User-friendly interface, optimal for screen sizes up to 60 inches (or 125 pounds)
- Black or silver finish
- Accessories including redesigned shelves and equipment storage
- Smooth rolling and lockable castors for effortless positioning (for carts)
The aesthetic redesign incorporates rounded edges and sleek features to give the cart a softer, professional feel that fits well in corporate and classroom environments.
Carts allow schools that need economical solutions to budget problems to easily transport a flat panel TV from one classroom to another. With this in mind, engineers created wider columns with rounded edges to make the carts easy to hold during the moving process, and the angled base makes corner positioning a snap. The redesigned optional shelf includes handles to make transportation even easier.
For more information about the Fusion series, click here: http://www.chiefmfg.com/Fusion
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Share Article Back to Top Barco Launches New 18K Lumen Projector Barco's latest projector is the HDX-W18, a three-chip DLP, 1920×1200 resolution, large venue projector that's spec'd at 18,000 ANSI lumens and a 1850:1 contrast ratio. The native 16:10 projector includes edge blending, uses a 2.4kW Xenon arc lamp (spec'd at 1,000 hours). Inputs include DVI-I, SDI, RGBHV and VGA; it also includes scaling to handle resolutions up to 1024×1536.
The HDX-W18 has a native 3G HDSDI/SDI input, which makes it compatible with progressive sources over a single BNC cable. This also means that the HDX-W18 allows for digital inputs that don't come through fragile DVI fiber cables.
All the details are here: http://www.barco.com/en/products-solutions/projectors/large-venue-projectors/18000-lumens-wuxga-three-chip-dlp-projector.aspx
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Share Article Back to Top Barco Debuts Rental-Only Projectors Barco debuted three "heavy-duty" three-chip DLP projectors aimed at rental and staging. The brand-new HDF-W22 offers 22,000 lumens light output, the HDF-W26 claims 26,000 lumens and the HDQ-2K40 has an amazing claim of no less than 40,000 lumens. What’s more, Barco’s HDX-W18, HDF-W26 and HDQ-2K40 projectors will be available with a unique adjustable brightness feature called ‘light-on-demand’ technology, where users can tune the light output of their projectors to address ambient lighting conditions. The HDF-W22 and HDF-W26 are native WUXGA (1920×1200) resolution, while the ultra-bright HDQ-2K40 offers a 2K (2048×1080) resolution. The projectors are controlled via a built-in color LCD screen with a preview mode and users can control their projector via a smart phone – that could be interesting in a staging application.
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Share Article Back to Top Peavey Adds Video to the MediaMatrix Peavey has added video switching and scaling to all control interfaces within MediaMatrix switchers. The new MediaMatrix VSC-101tn, VSC-101, VSC-51 and VCAT-HD video scalers and switchers are aimed at what Peavey calls mid-level entertainment venues, houses of worship, conference rooms and educational facilities. The VSC-101 is a rack-mountable scaling presentation switcher that scales up to 10 video inputs to a simultaneous HDMI and VGA output. Video inputs include four HDMI (1.4 compliant), four VGA with 1/8-inch (3.5mm) stereo audio inputs, one Component Video, one S-Video and two Composite Video. The VSC-101tn also includes a twisted-pair output for connection to the included VCAT-HD-R via CAT-5e or CAT-6 shielded cable up to a distance of 70 meters. Both models include balanced audio outputs and a 10-watt power amp for audio monitoring. The VSC-51 scaling presentation switcher scales up to five video inputs to an HDMI output. Video inputs include two HDMI, one VGA, one Component Video, one Composite Video or S-Video. The VSC-51 also features a 1/8-inch (3.5mm) stereo analog audio output and a SP/DIF digital audio output (RCA Jack) for audio-follow-video. The VSC-51 can be rack mounted to the front or rear of standard equipment racks. The VSC-101, VSC-101tn and VSC-51 are HDCP 1.3 compliant and compatible with NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.42, PAL, and SECAM. All functions can be controlled via the front panel, the provided hand-held IR remote, or serially by an external NION controller via RS-232. The VCAT-HD is an HDMI/IR/RS232 transmitter (VCAT-HD-T) and receiver (VCAT-HD-R) pair. The VCAT-HD uses HDBaseT technology to deliver a HDMI signal and control signal (IR & RS-232) over a single shielded, twisted-pair data cable, with a maximum transmission distance of up to 70 meters with CAT5e/CAT6 cable.
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Share Article Back to Top EMMA High Definition Portable Audio Line Source Speaker Atlas A-Line Acoustics announced this week the EMMA high definition audio line source speaker system. The EMMA (believe it or not, it stands for, "Every Man's Modular Array") system is designed to provide high-SPL coverage in live performance venues or for speech applications up to 80' x 200'. The EMMA system includes the EM806A-B two-way line source with eight 6.5" ribbon high frequency drivers and eight 6.5" low frequency drivers capable of delivering up to 130dB across a 120-degree horizontal dispersion pattern. Also in the EMMA system is the EMW410A-B line source subwoofer featuring four 10" long excursion subwoofers in a sealed enclosure. Both include integrated amplification making them easy to connect to any source or mixer for fast set-up. The EMMA system can be easily transported on the optional EMMA Transport System (ETS), which includes locking wheels and straps allowing for both the EM806A-B and EMW410A-B to be safely moved without risking damage to the equipment. |
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Share Article Back to Top Delta Debuts 4-Millimeter, 10-Millimeter LEDs and New Rear-Screen LCDs At InfoComm, Delta is introducing its new indoor IB-4, a 4-millimeter black SMD display meant for short viewing distances. In addition to a 4-millimeter display, Delta has a new IP66, rated S-10, 10-millimeter outdoor SMD (LED wall) display claiming the highest brightness and contrast in its class. It's designed to withstand the toughest weather conditions for the most challenging outdoor display requirements. In addition, Delta added a new LCD in the form of the SB-55L, a 55” narrow bezel LCD video wall, the SB-55L, an LED-backlit 55” narrow bezel LCD (according to Delta, a 5.3-millimeter combined bezel) at 1920×1080 resolution. |
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Share Article Back to Top Peerless-AV Debuts More PeerAir Wireless Mounts Peerless-AV's PeerAir wireless mounting solutions grew at InfoComm to include more indoor and outdoor wireless mounts, including some that can stream Full HD 1080p 60Hz content to flat panels and projectors up to 131 feet away.
PeerAir Wireless Mounting Solutions can fit from 37” to 65” screens and projectors weighing up to 50 lbs. This includes the following four models: - PeerAir Wireless Tilt Wall Mount for Flat Panel TVs 37” to 63” (WL-ST660-100)
- PeerAir Wireless Articulating Wall Mount for Flat Panel TVs 42” to 60” (WL-SA761PU-100)
- PeerAir Wireless Flat Panel Cart for Flat Panel TVs 47” to 65” (WL-SR560M-100)
- PeerAir Wireless Projector Mount for projectors up to 50 pounds (WL-PRG-UNV-100)
PeerAir Outdoor Wireless Mounting Solutions provide a weather-resistant way to mount flat panel screens and stream Full HD 1080p wireless content and include the following two models: - PeerAir Wireless Outdoor Articulating Wall Mount for Flat Panel TVs 42” to 60” (WL-ESA763PU-100)
- PeerAir Wireless Outdoor Tilt Wall Mount for Flat Panel TVs 42” to 60” (WL-EPT650-100)
Want to see them all? Go here: http://www.peerless-av.com/en-us/professional/site_search
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Share Article Back to Top AMD Launches Next-Generation AMD FirePro Professional Graphics Card for Video Walls AMD announced last week the immediate availability of the AMD FirePro W600 professional graphics card, a single-card solution capable of driving up to six displays. This is the company’s first professional graphics card to leverage AMD’s Graphics Core Next architecture and 28nm production technology for use in high-resolution, content-rich, multi-screen display wall environments. The AMD FirePro W600 Professional Graphics card includes: - Support for up to six high-resolution displays or projectors from a single-slot card and six mini-DisplayPort connectors
- 2GB of GDDR5 graphics memory for superior multimedia performance
- Support for two HD video streams via AMD’s Unified Video Decoder
- Projection overlap capability to create one seamless image, with planned support for projection edge blending and image warping in Q4 of 2012
- AMD PowerTune technology that dynamically optimizes power consumption during operation and AMD ZeroCore Power technology that provides reduced power consumption while idle
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Share Article Back to Top Atlas Sound Announces Platinum Design Series Mic Stands and Booms Atlas Sound announced last week the release of the new Platinum Design Series microphone stands and booms. The Platinum Design Series mic stands can be used in scenarios ranging from live performance and recording studio to houses of worship. Two stands and one boom are available as single units or in complete kits. Each tripod stand features low profile leg cups that increase stability across their 25" base spread. Each tripod features a heavy-duty ergonomic metal clutch for consistent and durable adjustment over time. Boom attachment is designed to withstand constant tightening without failure and all models are finished in non-reflective black epoxy. Models in the series include: - T3664: 36"-64" Adjustable Tripod Stand
- T1930: 19"-30" Adjustable Tripod Stand
- B2237: 19"-37" Adjustable Boom
- TB3664: T3664 and B2237 Kit
- TB1930: T1930 and B2237 Kit
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Share Article Back to Top For all you REGULAR readers of rAVe Rental [and Staging] out there, hopefully you enjoyed another opinion-packed issue!
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