Sound and Communications - February 2008 Issue

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Intelix’s DIGI-DVIT4R-F 1-Input By 4-Output System IntraCom’s VCOM v2.0 All-Software Intercom Over Internet Protocol Soundsphere’s Q-CS Power1 Compact Powered Speaker Apollo Display Technologies’ Vitrine Multi-Display Unit Apollo’s Multi-Display Unit Vitrine, a plug-and-play digital signage solution from Apollo Display Technologies, is a standalone or wall-mounted multi-display unit with up to 6 TFT LCDs for indoor advertising or customer information. It provides a slim solution for any indoor area where advertising or information has to be displayed in a single location on multiple monitors. Vitrine’s use of Apollo’s Windowsbased ArtistaControl-Center software in conjunction with Apollo’s ArtistaUSB or ArtistaNET (LAN) controllers makes Vitrine easy to use and program from any standard PC. 1 static image or a sequence of images as a slide show can be individually assigned to each display. The duration of each image on the screen is whatever the user decides, from 100ms to 24 hours. Apollo Display Technologies (631) 580-4360 www.apollodisplays.com AMX’s HD-SDI Boards AMX has expanded its AutoPatch Epica Digital Generation (Epica DG) fiberoptic switcher line with the addition of HD-SDI input and output boards, which add support for HD-SDI and SD-SDI equipment to the Epica DG line. With these boards, the Epica DG platform can convert HD-SDI, DVI and RGBHV video signals inside the matrix switcher, allowing any video input to be routed to any combination of display outputs, irrespective of the signal type. This negates the need for the external video conversion boxes that are required for other switchers, which simplifies system design and installation. The boards conform with SMTPE 292M (1.485Gbit/s), 259M (143/270/ 360Mb/s) and 344M (540Mbit/s) frame rates and clocking speeds to any and/or all output signals. AMX (469) 624-8000 www.amx.com PZtronics’ Vertical Array Speaker PZtronics’ VLA-2 line array speaker delivers good power handling and improved bass response, providing listeners with higher quality sound. At 1000W, usable frequency is 60Hz-20kHz and output is 100dBs at 100'. One VLA-2 pair will fill a medium-size church or club with 1000-plus-person capacity, and they can be stacked for larger venues or for rooms with a balcony. It uses a custom 3" high power, full range, neodymium driver. Capabilities include an X-mechanical of almost ½". Each cabinet holds 20 of these drivers. The cabinet is aircraft-grade aluminum and highdensity durable plastic. It is 6' tall and 4.3" wide. PZtronics (716) 622-2000 www.pztronics.com IntraCom’s Intercom Over Internet Protocol IntraCom Systems has released an all-software Intercom over internet protocol, VCOM version 2.0, which runs on standard computer and network hardware and is based on a dedicated-server, multiple-client architecture. Its control panel GUI, available on PCs and handhelds, enables non-blocking, point-andclick control to establish talk and/ or listen voice paths. Multiple group and individual voice paths can be established simultaneously and multiple conferences can be accommodated in any complexity. All basic paths are set up in advance and are “always on” for instant (multiple) channel access for talking and monitoring. VCOM v2.0 offers system administrators an intuitive system administration application to configure VCOM from any workstation dynamically. IntraCom Systems (424) 288-4184 www.intracomsystem.com Soundsphere’s Compact Powered Speaker Soundsphere’s Q-CS Power1 compact powered speaker offers a built-in 15W amp for direct connection to projectors and computers, with no additional equipment required. It is for low-finished-ceiling installations requiring clear voice announcements and full-range music reproduction, even at background levels. The Power1 amp features 2 inputs that each accept L and R stereo signals, which are electronically summed internally, eliminating the need for external stereo to mono passive summing devices. Both inputs have gain trim, and there is a master gain control. It features a coaxial 8" driver. Like all Soundsphere speakers, the Q- CS offers 180°x360° dispersion. A single Q-CS Power1 can provide high quality sound over a large area in classrooms, meeting rooms, conference centers, boardrooms and lecture rooms. Soundsphere (203) 386-9200 www.soundsphere.com 86 Sound & Communications www.soundandcommunications.com
Aviom’s MH10f Merger Hub With Fiber Chief Manufacturing’s CM7 Automated Swing Arm Mount WolfVision’s EYE-12 Progressive Scan Live Image Camera Hitachi America’s CP-X308 3LCD Projector Aviom’s Merger Hub Aviom’s MH10f Merger Hub with Fiber merges and distributes A-Net data streams and provides numerous pro features to make audio networking with Pro64 Series products easy to set up and configure in multiple pro audio environments. It offers good flexibility and simplicity in system design, with features and performance created for networking and distributing audio. It holds 10 bidirectional A-Net ports. 8 ports use EtherCon RJ45 connectors, while the remaining 2 hold SFP slots. The 10-port MH10f Merger Hub supports parallel connections in a Pro64 audio network with integrated fiberoptic connectivity. In Pro64 systems running in Auto Mode, the Merger Hub creates a single network stream, which is redistributed out all 10 ports. Aviom, Inc. (610) 738-9005 www.aviom.com WolfVision’s Live Image Camera The EYE-12, the third progressive scan live image camera from WolfVision, can be considered the “big brother” of the EYE-10 model, released in May 2006. It comes with the same eye-shaped, attractive outside design. Compared to the EYE-10, the EYE-12 comes with additional features, such as USB, LAN and DVI ports, as well as Power over Ethernet (PoE). Its heart is a CCD camera with 1280x960 pixels at 30fps. It is native SXGA resolution with an aspect ratio of 4:3. The camera also outputs native 720p HD with 1280x720 pixels in a widescreen aspect ratio of 16:9. Using a display device with 1280x960 (or more) pixels, a resolution of 820 lines is visible. WolfVision, Inc. (650) 648-0002 www.wolfvision.com Chief’s Swing Arm Mount Chief Manufacturing’s Cinematic Series CM7 Automated Swing Arm, backed by CLO Systems, provides automated positioning at the touch of a button. For 40"-63" flat panel monitors weighing up to 180lb., it provides ultra-smooth movements. Select a 40", 50" or 60" monitor size from the control box to limit movement of the arm, protecting the wall and the monitor. This lowprofile mounting solution extends up to 12" from the wall; swivels left and right; and provides automated tilt for a good viewing experience. Multiple preset buttons on the remote make it easy to program preferred screen positions. The CM7 mounts directly to studs for easy, on-wall installation. Chief Manufacturing (952) 894-6280 www.chiefmfg.com Hitachi’s 3LCD Projectors Hitachi America’s CP-A100 3LCD projector features a short throw distance of 60" at 1.4'. This prevents image obstruction and means there are no shadows interfering with the image and no light in the presenter’s face. It can be placed vertically and horizontally, as well as inverted for ceiling-mount applications. It offers 2500 lumen brightness, XGA resolution and a 400:1 contrast ratio. The CP-X308, delivering 2600 lumens and native XGA resolution at a weight of 8.8lb., features 802.11 b/g connectivity, allowing up to 4 PCs to connect wirelessly. Connectivity options include component, composite and S-video inputs, as well as 2 RGB inputs and 1 RGB output. The CP- X417 features built-in networking, allowing for the monitoring and managing of 1 or more projectors from a remote location. With PJ Man software, users can monitor the status of the projector (or many projectors), as power on/off, input source, lamp/filter hours and condition all are on display. Hitachi America (800) 225-1741 www.hitachi.us d&b audiotechnik’s Speakers d&b audiotechnik’s E12 and E12- D E-Series speakers are precisionmade, high-performance, 2-way multipurpose speakers employing a 1.3" exit HF compression driver and constant directivity horn accommodated within the circumference of a 12" LF driver. The E12 has an 80°x50° dispersion pattern, while the E12-D has a wider 110°x50° pattern. If required, the horns in both speakers can be rotated through 90° without the use of tools. These produce significant output levels given size and weight, being 22.83"x13.77"x13.15" and weighing 35.3lb. When powered by d&b D12 amps, the E12 can produce 134dB SPL (linear weighting), while the wider dispersion E12-D can produce 133dB SPL (linear weighting). d&b audiotechnik (828) 681-5405 www.dbaudio.com/en ■ February 2008 87
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