EAW SB1002 Large-FormatDual-18"-Loaded SubwooferOne Systems’ Model 208CIM Vertical ArrayWiremold’s High-Capacity Poke-Thru DeviceMagenta Research’s MultiView UTP Receiver1920x1080 resolution is reinforcedby a single-channel transfer system<strong>and</strong> spatial offset processingfeatures that reduce aliasing <strong>and</strong>provide enhanced resolution. Capableof large-venue image magnificationfor concerts, it also suitshouses of worship. The cameraoffers low light sensitivity (F10 at2000 lx), a smear level of -130dB<strong>and</strong> a modulation factor of morethan 45%, so images are crisp,accurate <strong>and</strong> noise-free. It offersprecise image adjustments <strong>and</strong>control functions for creative flexibility,including Panasonic’s DSPtechnology with a 12-axis colormatrix that allows for fine adjustmentsof hue <strong>and</strong> saturation. Forremote or tower applications, userscan activate the camera’s “intelligent”function, which automaticallyadjusts image level <strong>and</strong> colortemperature settings.Panasonic Broadcast(877) 438-7881www.panasonic.com/broadcastWiremold’s Poke-Thru DevicesWiremold/Legr<strong>and</strong> offers high-capacity,fully recessed poke-thrudevices, including the highestcapacity poke-thru available. EvolutionSeries poke-thru devicesoffer a flush, all-metal cover assemblythat allows easy deviceaccess with spring-loaded slidecable egress doors. These UL fireclassified products maintain thefire rating of the floor slab for upto 2 hours <strong>and</strong> feature TopGuardprotection to meet scrub water exclusionst<strong>and</strong>ards. Whereas somepoke-thru devices are installed in3" or 4" diameter core-drilled holes,the Evolution Series uses 6" <strong>and</strong>8" holes, which afford more spacefor receptacles <strong>and</strong> activations,<strong>and</strong> allow the entire device to berecessed below the finished floorlevel for protection <strong>and</strong> longevity.Wiremold/Legr<strong>and</strong>(860) 617-1768www.wiremold.comEAW’s Large-FormatSubwooferThe EAW SB1002 large-formatdual-18"-loaded subwoofer canbe groundstacked or flown viaan integral rigging system. It offersa direct radiating design, withdriver mounting that maximizescone area <strong>and</strong> minimizes frontalarea, resulting in acoustical performance<strong>and</strong> physical configurationwell suited for creating largesubwoofer arrays. The 2 18" driversoffer 4½" voice coils as well asneodymium magnet structures thatreduce weight. Operating rangeis 27Hz-161Hz (+/-3dB), whereasmaximum sound pressure levelsare 129dB (average) <strong>and</strong> 135dB(peak). Its 2-point rigging systemaccommodates flown arrays of upto 12 SB1002 units.EAW(508) 234-6158www.eaw.comOne Systems’ Vertical ArrayOne Systems’ Model 208CIM ultracompact2-element vertical arrayhas separate LF <strong>and</strong> mid-bass drivers.The high-output speaker systemproduces high SPL vocal range contentwith high intelligibility. The dual8" system uses a single coaxiallymounted, large-format compressiondriver <strong>and</strong> HF horn on the top driverto reproduce higher frequency vocalinformation. A design feature allowsboth extended-range directionalcontrol through the vocal fundamentalrange <strong>and</strong> twice the acousticoutput compared to conventional 8"2-way designs. Available with a 75W3-tap line matching transformer, <strong>and</strong>a selection of array <strong>and</strong> flying/suspensionhardware. Optimized foroutdoor applications, such as footballstadiums, baseball stadiums,race tracks <strong>and</strong> other sports venueswhere permanent installation isrequired as well as direct-weatherexposure.One Systems(615) 823-1655www.onesystems.comMagenta Research’sUTP ReceiversMagenta Research offers its nextgenerationMultiView UTP receivers.MultiView receivers are presentedin high performance 600',1200' <strong>and</strong> 2000' stages, along witha 500' category. Magenta’s XR-2000 offers 1920x1200 (1080p)resolution at 2000', with no repeatersor splitters required. Audio orsimplex serial options are st<strong>and</strong>ard.AK600DP <strong>and</strong> AK1200DPreceivers are rated for 1920x1200(1080p) resolution video at theirmaximum respective distances.Audio or simplex serial optionsare st<strong>and</strong>ard in these 2 receivertiers. MV500A <strong>and</strong> MV500S receiversserve up 1366x768 (720p)video resolution at 500' along withsummed L/R audio <strong>and</strong> simplex/duplex serial, respectively. Whencombined with an STx transmitter,MV500 Series receivers offera lower cost-per-distance ratio.Magenta Research(860) 210-0546www.magenta-research.com72 <strong>Sound</strong> & <strong>Communications</strong>For more information about these companies, go to www.bluebookonline.net www.sound<strong>and</strong>communications.com
Sony’s VPL-EX50 ProjectorHitachi’s CP-X206 3LCD ProjectorExtron’s SW8VGA <strong>and</strong>SW12 VGASwitchersLightronics’AR1202RTCArchitecturalDimmerLightronics’Architectural DimmerLightronics’ AR1202RTC ArchitecturalDimmer, now wireless, features16 universes of 512 DMXchannels, real-time FHSS TDMAcommunication <strong>and</strong> 83 channelhopping 2.45GHz b<strong>and</strong>. TheWireless DMX has a considerablerange: 1400' inside <strong>and</strong> 4000'outside. The outside range can gothrough structures. The dimmerfeatures a programmable calendar/clockthat enables the userto attach scenes to date <strong>and</strong> timecomm<strong>and</strong>s. A common applicationwould include the retail environment;this would automate particularevents in the retail space,giving the customer more controlover the display environment. Theprogramming features an interfacedisplaying the functions as calendarevents. Full integration viaRS232/485 is another feature.Lightronics(800) 472-8541www.lightronics.comHitachi’s 3LCD ProjectorsThe CP-X206 <strong>and</strong> CP-X306 3LCDprojectors, from Hitachi America’sUbiquitous Platform Systems Division,offer remote control <strong>and</strong>maintenance via a LAN connection,<strong>and</strong> My Image technologyallows administrators to send stillimages to every projector on thenetwork. The projectors featurePJMan software, allowing users tocontrol <strong>and</strong> monitor multiple projectorsvia a web browser withouthaving to download <strong>and</strong> installapplication software. This allowsadministrators to monitor functionssuch as lamp life on everyprojector on the network from asingle, remote location. The timingof switching the projector’s poweron <strong>and</strong> off can be scheduled froma computer automatically.Hitachi America Ltd.(800) 225-1741www.hitachi.usSony’s LCD Front ProjectorsSony has exp<strong>and</strong>ed its family ofentry-level LCD front projectorswith 4 models, including its firstcompact widescreen version. Eachis for commercial applications,<strong>and</strong> appropriate for classrooms<strong>and</strong> conference rooms. They arethe latest generation of the VPL-Eseries: the VPL-EX50 model (2500lumens), VPL-EW5 widescreen,VPL-EX5 <strong>and</strong> VPL-ES5 (all 2000lumens). The VPL-EX50 <strong>and</strong> VPL-EX5 offer native XGA 1024x768resolution, <strong>and</strong> the VPL-ES5 featuresSVGA 800x600 resolution.For widescreen projection, theVPL-EW5 has WXGA 1280x800resolution. Each model’s bodyshape broadens toward the front,<strong>and</strong> automatically projects imagesupward on the screen, requiringminimal tilt adjustment. Each projectorcomes with a short focallengthlens, allowing large-screenprojection from a short distance.Sony Electronics(212) 833-6800pro.sony.comPLUS Vision’sCompact CopyboardPLUS Vision Corp. of America’sCR-5 compact copyboard fits in asmall office or cubicle. It gives employeesworking in small groupsthe same features as PLUS’ largercopyboards, including the abilityto save color drawings <strong>and</strong> noteswritten on the copyboard surface<strong>and</strong> print or store them to a computer.The CR-5, half the size of aregular copyboard <strong>and</strong> thin, can bemounted on a wall or in a cubicleusing the optional cubicle mountkit. An optional floor st<strong>and</strong> is availablefor freest<strong>and</strong>ing use in eitherhorizontal or vertical positions. Itincludes 2 writing surfaces <strong>and</strong>allows pushbutton operation tosave the written content to a USBmemory stick, or prints directlyfrom the board with an attachedoptional printer.PLUS Vision Corp. of America(503) 748-8700www.plus-america.comExtron Electronics’ SwitchersExtron Electronics’ 8- <strong>and</strong> 12-inputVGA <strong>and</strong> stereo audio switchers,the SW8 VGA <strong>and</strong> SW12 VGA, arecompatible with computer-videoresolutions up to QXGA <strong>and</strong> featuredual-buffered outputs, inputsignal sensing, auto-input switching<strong>and</strong> multiple modes of control.All are compatible with hi-res RG-BHV computer-video signals, aswell as HDTV component analogsignals with tri-level sync. The SWVGA Series is available in sizesfrom 2 inputs to 12 inputs. In additionto auto-input switching, whichautomatically switches to the highest-numberedinput with an activesync signal, all SW VGA Seriesswitchers can be controlled viatheir front panel, RS232 <strong>and</strong> contactclosure remote control.Extron Electronics(714) 491-1500www.extron.comFor more information about these companies, go to www.bluebookonline.net<strong>July</strong> <strong>2008</strong> 73
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