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Avlex’s PRA52Hanging MicD.A.S. Audio’s PS-2400PowerPro Series AmplifierBlack DiamondVideo’s CXPSProcessorAvlex’s Hanging MicAvlex’s Superlux PRA52 HangingMic, in black or white, is a professionalsound reinforcement solutionfor theatrical stages, orchestra pits,meeting rooms, audience responseand more. Features a back electretcardioid condenser element, widedynamic range, a low noise balancedinline preamplifier and XLRconnectivity. Featuring a frequencyrange of 40Hz-18kHz and a dynamicrange of 108dB, the PRA52captures the full spectrum of sound.Offers good quality sound in a lowprofile, lightweight form factor.Avlex(816) 581-9103www.avlex.comBlack DiamondVideo’s ProcessorBlack Diamond Video’s CXPS Processorcombines single-link anddual-link DVI switching, smoothscaling, windowing and videowallprocessing in a single, compactdevice. Applications include airtraffic control systems, commandand-controlcenters, medical imaging,broadcast post-productionediting and digital cinema. It has aconfigurable I/O with up to 36x36single-link or 20x20 dual-link DVImatrix switching in a 6RU rackmountableunit. The device supportsmixed single-link and duallinkapplications with any I/O configuredin multiples of 4. Optionsinclude quad-output dual/singlelinkscaler cards, quad-windowingcards with daisy-chain support formultiple windows and USB matrixswitching cards. The CXPS inputsupports 60 meters of copper DVIcable without external conditioningas well as Black Diamond Video’scurrent line of phantom-poweredsignal converters for any non-DVIinput source.Black Diamond Video(510) 769-2959www.blackdiamondvideo.comChristie’s ControlRoom SolutionsThe Christie DLV1400-DL andDLV1920-DL dual lamp 3-chip DLPhigh performance rear-screen projectorsfeature SXGA+ and nativeHD resolution, respectively. Featuring2 200W high-pressure lamps at3000 hours operation (eco mode),the projectors run on a single lampand automatically switch to thespare lamp upon detection of degenerationof brightness or failure.The company has expanded the1-chip DLP series of RPMX andRPMSP rear-screen projectors toinclude brighter 132W versions:the RPMX-D132U and RPMSP-D132U. Alongside these, Christielaunches shallow depth 50" and67" cubes and pedestals, displayscreens including cross-prismtechnology, DVI and HD expansionoptions for the TVC-1210 displaywall controller, and an expandedset of lenses, including an ultralowdistortion 1.2:1 tiling lens.Christie Digital(714) 236-8610www.christiedigital.comD.A.S. Audio’s AmpD.A.S. Audio’s PS-2400 amp completesthe PowerPro series, whichconsists of 4 other units: PS-200,PS-400, PS-800 and PS-1400. It isa high power (1200 + 1200W@4Ω)stereo amp that incorporates arugged 2-unit steel chassis, ensuringstructural rigidity and protectingcomponents. The low-noisefans offer quiet and cool operation,while the high-energy toroidaltransformer provides a power supplycapable of handling substantialtransient demands. The ampincorporates rear-located switchesthat permit ground lift, operationalmode selection (bridge, stereo orparallel) and input sensitivity selection.Protections include shortcircuitprotection on each channel,overload and thermal protection.It uses XLR and ¼ TSR input andoutput Speakon NL-4 connectorsand binding posts.D.A.S. Audio(305) 436-0521www.dasaudio.comAMX’s Fixed Matrix SwitchersAMX has expanded its AutoPatchMatrix Switcher family with Octaire,a line of 72 fixed matrixswitchers. With configurationsranging from 32 to 64 inputs andoutputs, Octaire is appropriate fororganizations wanting to distributeanalog video throughout large facilities.The Octaire line eventuallywill replace the current AutoPatch8Y series. The switching platformis built with BNC connectivity forcomposite, S-video (Y/c), componentand RGBHV signal styles in4RU enclosure combinations. It issuitable for retail environments,network operations/commandand control centers, entertainment/sportingvenues, correctionalfacilities and other environmentspreferring BNC-based analogswitching. Features Detection, Assignmentand Configuration (DAC)firmware, which automatically recognizesand configures each en-74 Sound & CommunicationsFor more information about these companies, go to www.bluebookonline.net www.soundandcommunications.com
closure, sequences them and thengenerates a united, single matrixswitcher solution.AMX(469) 624-8000www.amx.comToshiba’s Mobile ProjectorsToshiba’s TDP-XP1U filter-freeDLP mobile projector offers 2200lumens, 1024x768 XGA nativeresolution and a 2000:1 contrastratio. It features DLP BrilliantColortechnology, which uses up to 6separate colors for more vibrantand accurate images, and offerslamp life of up to 4000 hours ineconomy mode. Quick power shutdown allows users to turn off anddisconnect the projector from thepower outlet quickly, without wait-Radian’s Apex Series Compact Stage Monitorsing for the projector to cool. TheTDP-XP2U filter-free DLP mobileprojector, also with DLP Brilliant-Color technology, offers 2500lumens, 1024x768 XGA resolutionand a 2000:1contrast ratio.Suitable for mobile professionals,teachers, corporate customers,small-to-medium sized businessesand digital home entertainment. Itweighs 4.8lb.Toshiba Display Systems(661) 257-7901www.toshibadisplays.comRadian’s CompactStage MonitorsRadian Audio Engineering’s ApexSeries compact stage monitorscomprise the 1200 and the 1500.The ultra-compact, low profile, 2-way floor monitors are for live performanceand installed sound. TheApex 1200 features a 12" coaxialspeaker; power handling is 500WRMS with a frequency response of55Hz to 17kHz and a sensitivity of99dB. It measures 12.5"x14.5"x21.5"and weighs 56lb. The Apex 1500houses a 15" coaxial speaker inan enclosure that is almost half thesize of conventional stage monitors.It offers a power handling of 500WRMS, a frequency response of 45Hzto 18kHz and a sensitivity of 102dB.Both incorporate a 2" compressiondriver and generate a 90° conicaldispersion.Radian Audio Engineering(714) 288-8900www.radianaudio.com nCOMPILED BY DAN FERRISIMilesTek’s Master CatalogMilesTek’s 240-page, full-colorMaster Catalog (and CD-ROMversion) is the company’s first newMaster Catalog since 2004. It hasbeen updated and enhanced, providinga large selection of wires,cables, installation components,tools and specialty products in 12categories, including racks and enclosures,networking, surveillance,power protection and structuredChief’s RSS FeedsIntelix’sProductCatalogwiring. The detailed product informationis presented in an accessible,easy-to-use, index-assistedformat.MilesTek(940) 484-9400www.milestek.comIntelix’s Product CatalogIntelix’s 2008 Product Catalogprovides descriptions, systemdiagrams and hardware drawingsfor audio/video over twisted pairextenders, HD distribution amps,HD switchers, mic/line mixers,audio matrix mixer/amps, roomcombine systems and audio pagingsystems. A free copy can berequested online or by calling. APDF version is accessible at www.intelix.com/tech_library/marketing_lit.aspx.Intelix LLC(608) 831-0880www.intelix.comChief’s RSS FeedsChief’s website offers RSS feeds,allowing users to subscribe toregular product updates. RSSmakes information timelier andmore valuable, plus users willspend less time browsing theweb because new content will bedelivered directly to them. RSS(Really Simple Syndication) is anXML-based format for distributingnews headlines. Users can click onthe RSS icon on the Press Releasespage of the Chief website, andwhenever new releases are addedto the site, they will be deliveredautomatically via a web portal ornewsreader. There are more than2000 different feed reading applications,many of which are availablefor free.Chief Manufacturing(952) 894-6280www.chiefmfg.comLiberty Wire & Cable’sProduct GuideLiberty Wire & Cable’s 128-page,spiral-bound 2008-2009 ProductGuide for Plates, Panels & Assembliesprovides a broad selectionof custom and molded assemblies,single- and double-gang wallplates, active plates, floor box insertsand rack plates. The pocketsizeProduct Guide features morethan 2500 products.Liberty Wire & Cable(719) 260-0061www.libertycable.com nFor more information about these companies, go to www.bluebookonline.netJuly 2008 75
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