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Dear
newsletter readers! This
issue of www.AVP-Newsletter.com presents
you with latest news from the data- and video projection / presentation. 1)
ISE 2009 – officially the biggest
show in Europe
Integrated
Systems Europe (ISE) 2009: 03-05 February 2009 – Amsterdam, NL More: http://www.iseurope.org 2)
ISE: Leading brands at DOOH
Business Conference
More: http://www.iseurope.org/dooh Enjoy
reading ! Yours Kai
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1) ISE 2009 – officially the
biggest show in Europe 2) ISE: Leading brands at DOOH Business Conference 4) SIM2: Grand Cinema C3X LUMIS HOST 5) Canon: High Definition and
High Style at ISE 2009 6) Toshiba: High-End Installation Projector wx5400 now
available 7) projectiondesign: Think inside the box 8) Christie: New LCD Projector
with 4DColor technology 9) CASIO: Eight super slim business projectors at ISE 10) KINDERMANN exhibits a wide
range of products 11) Da-Lite: New products and solutions at ISE 12) dnp denmark: New ceiling mount system for dnp
Supernova Flex 13) Chief: FUSION Series Fixed and Tilt Mounts shipping
Late January 14) Future Automation on show at ISE 2009 15) Mitsubishi Electric: Biggest-ever product launch at
ISE 2009 16) ict: Creative-LED ict inspire m25w 17) Conrac: New innovative solutions at ISE 18) SCREEN-NT: 84“ Outdoor City Light Poster 19) Panasonic: Two Full-High Definition Home Cinema
Plasma Displays 20) NEC Display Solutions: A new video wall solution 21) Hantarex: New products for Digital Signage and
video wall applications 22) eyevis: DLP Cube with LED light source 23) Kramer: VP-411DS Computer Graphics Video Automatic
Standby Switcher 24) Extron: Integration-Friendly USB Switchers Now
Shipping 25) Gefen: Innovative switchers from Gefen offer Plug
and Play methods 26) AV Stumpfl: ISEO - new software for control
technology 27) Helvar: Best of both Worlds with Helvar´s 920
Router 28) Crestron: Look into the Future with Crestron 29) BMB: Multiple innovative new products at ISE 2009 30) Kindermann: Looking for dealers for
videoconferencing at ISE 31) beyerdynamic: The product range of the Conference
business unit 32) TOA Europe: TOA SX-2000 - Audio Management System 33) D.A.S. Audio: New D.A.S. LX-218 Subwoofer System 34) Analog Way: 20-year anniversary in 2009 35) Futuresource: 3D Moves to Centre Stage 36) ISE: Event partners agree to postpone ISMEA 2009 |
3)
CEDIA educates at ISE 2009
CEDIA
(Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association) is exhibiting at the
ISE 2009 show. CEDIA, one of the main partners of the event, will be running
an extensive education program for all visitors. CEDIA will be presenting a
series of free daily seminars on its stand. Courses available are ‘Home
cinema design by numbers’, ‘PCs, Macs and iPhones - How to make money from
them’, ‘Content and your clients’, ‘CEDIA - profit from membership and
process’, ‘Technology and consumer trends in residential custom integration’
and a ‘CEDIA open discussion forum’ which will be hosted by three experienced
industry experts and gives the audience the opportunity to get the views of
both the experts and their peers on a range of topics. All these courses will
be presented in English with the course ‘CEDIA - profit from membership and
process’ also available in Dutch, Spanish and French. ISE:
1H113 More: http://www.cedia.co.uk |
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Alphabetical index
of companies: Analog Way (34), AV Stumpfl (26), beyerdynamic (31), BMB (29), Canon (5), Casio (9), CEDIA (3), Chief (13), Christie (8), Conrac (17), Crestron (28), Da-Lite (11), D.A.S. Audio (33), dnp denmark (12), Extron (24), eyevis (22), Future Automation (14), Futuresource (35), Gefen (25), Hantarex (21), Helvar (27), ict (16), ISE (1) (2) (36), Kindermann (10) (30), Kramer (23), Mitsubishi Electric (15), NEC Display Solutions (20), Panasonic (19), projectiondesign (7), Screen NT (18), SIM2 (4), TOA Europe (32), Toshiba (6) |
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4)
SIM2: Grand Cinema C3X LUMIS HOST
SIM2, the
Italian manufacturer whose striking high-performance HD home theater
projectors are known worldwide for their pristine video and dramatic cabinet
designs, delivers a new addition to the award winning Grand Cinema C3X
Series. SIM2’s Grand Cinema C3X LUMIS HOST pairs a reference standard 3-chip
DLP-based projector with a discrete outboard projector control electronics
module that connects via SIM2’s proprietary, three-line optical-digital
High-Definition Optical Signal Transfer (H.O.S.T.) system, which is able to
connect the two over distances up to 250m (750 feet). “The C3X 1080 is
considered the projector of choice when it comes to benchmark three-chip DLP
performance in a compact yet elegant chassis. The C3X LUMIS HOST system is a
natural evolution for the Grand Cinema C3X 1080 Series,” said Maurizio Cini,
President of SIM2. “We are now offering a three-chip solution that blends the
beauty of the Grand Cinema C3X series with the brains of a professional and
modular processor system. The ability to separate the projector from its
control electronics by fiber-optic cable with a loss-less connection, allows
our dealers the ultimate flexibility of installation.” The Grand Cinema C3X
LUMIS HOST is based on a trio of the latest 0.95-inch, 1080p DLP chipsets
from Texas Instruments and their next-generation DarkChip4 DLP device partnered
with SIM2’s proprietary ALPHAPATH light engine. This powerful combination
forms a system that delivers full-HD, 1920x1080 progressive video of stunning
clarity and definition. ISE: 1L49 More: http://www.sim2.com |
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5) Canon: High Definition and High Style at ISE 2009
Canon is
giving prospective business partners, distributors and AV Specialists the
chance to experience the power of the WUX10 in a dedicated theatre space.
Featuring WUXGA resolution (1920 x 1200 pixels) and 3200 lumens, the WUX10
delivers exacting performance via a triumvirate of Canon technologies: LCOS
panels, the AISYS optical system, and a Canon 1.5x Zoom Lens with 10:1 lens
offset. With custom-made projection screens from Canon’s Austrian business
partner, AV Stumpfl, visitors can fully realize the capabilities of WUX10.
Knowledgeable Canon staff will be on hand to discuss possible applications
and introduce visitors to the entire Canon projector range. The latest model
will be a compelling addition to a range already synonymous with optical
excellence and style. “With the introduction of Canon’s own LCOS display
panels earlier this year, together with our Advanced AISYS optical system,
Canon now stands at the forefront of High Definition image projection. Our
newest product brings WUXGA and Full HD projection to the high-brightness
business projector market”, said Alan Dempster, European Product Specialist,
Canon Europe. ISE: 4N46 More: http://www.canon-europe.com 6)
Toshiba: High-End Installation
Projector wx5400 now available
More: http://www.toshiba-projectors.com 7)
projectiondesign: Think inside the box
projectiondesign will use
Integrated Systems Europe 2009 to showcase a completely updated range of
professional projectors, as well as the range of high-end home theatre
products, and the latest in 3D stereoscopic projection systems. Anders Løkke,
International Marketing and Communications Manager, notes the irony of
projectiondesign this year choosing to showcase its products inside a ‘black
box’ – a term often used to describe items of technology whose inner workings
are kept secret from prying eyes. “Given that many of our projectors are used
in research applications which, for political, scientific, or commercial
reasons are top-secret, it seems rather appropriate for us to showcase the
latest fruits of our own R&D in a way that is controlled and discreet,”
he says. Among the new products on view ‘in the box’ will three completely
revamped product platforms – the F12, F22 and F32 series – all of which are
updated to feature performance enhancing VIDI lamp technology from Philips,
and with completely revised colour management and configuration options. Also
on show are the 3-chip F80 series projectors and the F10 AS3D DLP high
resolution portable active stereo projector, and solutions using
projectiondesign’s implementation of INFITEC 3D stereographic technologies.
Designed for scientific 3D visualization, simulation and production
applications, the F10 AS3D features a range of patented technologies and uses
active LCD shutter glasses. ISE: 1J51 and 1K88 More: http://www.projectiondesign.com 8) Christie: New LCD Projector with 4DColor technology
Christie
introduces the new Christie LX700 with 4DColor technology. This new
four-panel LCD projector offers an incredible combination of real color and
high brightness in a compact size. At 7,000 lumens and XGA resolution, the
Christie LX700 is ideal for large venues, educational facilities, retail
environments, corporate boardrooms and training, rental staging and houses of
worship. At the core of the Christie LX700 is 4DColor technology combined
with inorganic LCD panels. 4DColor provides a 20% increase in color gamut
over previous three-panel LCD models. The inorganic panels help create a
“natural black” for sharper images and increased contrast ratio. Backed by
Christie’s top rated service and support network, the Christie LX700 joins
Christie’s leading line-up of projectors that range from 4,000 lumens to the
brightest at 30,000 lumens. ISE:
1H53 More: http://www.christiedigital.com 9)
CASIO: Eight super slim business
projectors at ISE
Presentations
on the move with CASIO’s high-performance projectors: CASIO is presenting
eight super slim models from their successful range of slender-fit
projectors. The super slim models XJ-S57, S52, S47, S42, S37 and S32 are
available. All new Models in the XJ series have an RS232c interface which
allows projector operation via the controls and integration into existing
systems. The highlights of the eight are the business models XJ-SC215 and
XJ-SC210. Technical enhancements in the new high-performance business models
XJ-SC210 and XJ-SC215 with their USB interface are centred on colour
reproduction optimisation in projections. To realize such an improvement,
CASIO has introduced a specially developed colour wheel. The new intelligent lamp
control has also decidedly improved colour reproduction of these super-slim
projectors. This innovative technology produces excellent colour contrast and
display without detracting from white tones. ISE: 4P37 More: http://www.casio-projectors.com 10) KINDERMANN exhibits a wide range of products
At the ISE
2009 KINDERMANN is presenting many new products for presentation,
installation and conferencing. For the first time at the ISE, KINDERMANN is
introducing the three new business sectors of its comprehensive sales
programme to a broad audience. The sector ”presentation” stands for
projectors and flat screen displays. KINDERMANN is showing five new business
projectors with 3LCD technology. The sector “installation” comprises all
system and installation components, e.g. modular connection systems, ceiling
mounts and lifts, media control as well as digital signage. The new ceiling
lift Pro XL is the jumbo unit, which can carry projectors of up to 50 kg
weight. Its lifting range from 1.20 m to 2.50 m is standard equipment and up
to 3.40 m optional. The PIXIE+ Display Control is the latest version of the
successful KINDERMANN media control. It is a modular AV control for
projectors, flat screen displays or other equipment. All devices can be
simply controlled by a central panel. Digital Signage is a new field in the
sector of “Installation”. KINDERMANN offers a presentation management system
called “easescreen”, which allows the user to produce, manage and transmit
multimedia contents easily and quickly. In the sector “conferencing”
KINDERMANN offers solutions to meet sophisticated demands in the fields of
conference technology and modern media. This includes audio and video
conferencing. The new MultiMedia trolley is perfectly designed for the use in
today’s offices. ISE: 1H125 More: http://www.kindermann.com 11) Da-Lite: New products and
solutions at ISE
More: http://www.da-lite.com 12) dnp denmark: New ceiling mount system
for dnp Supernova Flex
dnp
announced the release of a new Ceiling Cassette for discreet installation of
the retractable dnp Supernova Flex Screen. The ceiling-mounted system targets
users who prefer their Supernova Screen to “vanish” when not in use. At the
push of a button, the Supernova Flex Screen rolls down through a slot in the
2mm thin cover. The Ceiling Cassette and the Supernova Flex Screen can be
installed in two separate steps. This prevents the screen from being damaged
during construction work, and makes mounting safe and convenient for the
AV-installer: The Supernova Flex Screen comes standard with an infrared
remote control, connection for wall switch, 5-12 V (low-voltage) trigger and
RS-232 communication with easy access from outside the cassette. The Ceiling
Cassette is made from aluminium and comes with a white cover plate (RAL 9010)
or a raw unpainted plate as standard. The cover plate is available in any RAL
colour on request. The Cassette is available for the following dnp Supernova
Flex screen sizes: 72”, 84” and 100” in 4:3 format and 72”, 84”, 92” and 100”
in 16:9 format. ISE:
10N118 More: http://www.supernovascreen.com 13) Chief: FUSION Series Fixed and
Tilt Mounts shipping Late January
Chief
Manufacturing is excited to announce that the FUSION Series will begin
shipping at the end of January. The mounts focus on usability and speed of
installation and were designed to solve some of the toughest installation
challenges. Inspired by installers, Chief’s new FUSION universal mounting
system is an industry-first series of mounts with the most progressive
collection of features available today, the company says. The new low-profile
design is available in fixed or tilt models for 26”-75” TVs. ISE: 1F38 More: http://www.chiefmfg.com 14) Future Automation on show at ISE
2009
Future
Automation will be showcasing its latest products at the forthcoming
Integrated Systems Europe. The company, who specialise in the design,
manufacture and distribution of flat screen mounting solutions and high-tech
devices to hide projectors, plasmas and televisions, will be demonstrating
how their products can offer innovative solutions to the challenges of
integrating technology. New products, such as the PM1 Fully adjustable
Projector Mount, the QA2 Bi-directional Electric Wall Bracket, the LAS
Lifting Arm and the TVL universal large screen television lift will be
featured on the stand alongside products from Future Automation’s existing
range, including their ever-popular moving panel mechanisms. ISE: 4N68 More: http://www.futureautomation.co.uk 15) Mitsubishi Electric: Biggest-ever
product launch at ISE 2009
Mitsubishi
Electric will reveal an unprecedented number of new products at ISE 2009. Among
the impressive line-up will be an entirely new generation of display wall
cubes, a new 10mm LED screen designed for high-performance digital signage
installations, two new large-format professional-grade LCDs and a rental
version of its Resolia “plug and play” LED screen. Mitsubishi will officially
launch its next generation of display wall cubes at ISE. The new Seventy
Series cubes will build upon the huge success of the company’s existing
display wall cubes, over 35,000 of which have been installed worldwide to
date. The new display is absolutely feature-packed and totally customisable,
with components such as cabinet type, projection engine and colour wheels all
individually selectable to match a customer’s exact requirements. Digital
signage is an increasingly important business area for Mitsubishi globally,
and ISE 2009 will reveal several new products ideally suited to this
rapidly-growing market. The company announced the addition of two new
large-format LCDs to its comprehensive range of professional-grade displays
this week, and both will be exhibited at ISE 2009 for the first time. The new
displays, at 52” and 65” respectively, will offer full 1080p (1920 x 1080
pixels) resolution, 2000:1 contrast ratio and superb picture performance.
Mitsubishi will also be exhibiting several new LED products for the first time
at ISE 2009, including a new 10 mm outdoor LED screen, ODT-10. Most outdoor LED screens are designed
around a quad or delta LED configuration. The ODT-10 employs high contrast 3
in1 LED technology similar to that used in the company’s existing high-performance
4 and 6mm indoor screens. Also shown for the first time will be a rental
version of Mitsubishi’s Resolia 140” “plug and play” 4mm 3-in-1 LED display,
seen for first time at ISE 2008 last year. ISE: 2A32/37/38 More: http://www.MitsubishiDisplayEngineering.com 16) ict: Creative-LED ict inspire m25w
ISE:
5O106 More: http://www.ict.de 17) Conrac: New innovative solutions at ISE
At the
ISE CONRAC will be showcasing new products. The latest generation of flat
screens for digital signage is mainly characterised by the almost frameless
design. A bezel width of less than 15mm, the high resolution and excellent
image quality makes the Narrow Bezel series the ideal displays for cluster
solutions. Conrac’s video electronics supports cluster solutions of up to 4
by 4 displays without the need for additional hardware. Using 47“ displays,
this results in a size of 4,30m x 2,48m. The integrated „Master Display“
function allows to control all other displays simultaneously via a RS232
port. CONRAC introduces a brand-new Public Display series with a highly innovative
cooling concept lowering the temperature and enhancing the display lifetime.
The intelligent system works in two cycles, an open loop and a closed loop.
The cooling system is very energy efficient and maintenance-free, hence
reducing the cost of ownership. On display at ISE is a 65” Display. Not an
entirely new idea, but realised using a new technology, are touch solutions
for public areas. To be tested at the booth is a 40” outdoor display (IP54)
with “acoustic touch”. ISE: 11G82 More: http://www.conrac.de 18) SCREEN-NT: 84“ Outdoor City Light
Poster
The
German Digital Signage and Sunlight LCD specialist SCREEN NT has developed
and installed a 84” OUTDOOR SUNLIGHT LC DISPLAY for bus stops in City Light
poster format. The digital future of bus stops has thus become reality, with
SCREENs prototype display making it possible to send time and location
specific information and advertising to awaiting bus passengers. Since the
weatherproof housing is fitted with full air-conditioning and heating,
enabling it to operate in extreme temperatures, even Germany’s
record-breaking cold front in January 09 proved no problem for the giant
display. And of course SCREEN’s proprietary SUNLIGHT technology ensures
maximum readability in direct sunlight conditions. ISE:
12F89 More: http://www.screen-nt.de 19) Panasonic: Two Full-High
Definition Home Cinema Plasma Displays
Panasonic
Professional Displays Europe, announces the introduction of two 1080p (1,920
x 1,080 pixel) full high-definition plasma displays for high-end home cinema
enthusiasts and AV professionals. With the increasing availability of full
high definition content, there is a growing consumer appetite to enjoy
high-quality images at home, and with Panasonic aiming to distribute these
models through a selected network of high level Custom Home Cinema
specialists, the exceptional TH-65VX100 and TH-50VX100 panels look like
packing a visual punch. Employing these two exquisite new models with a stunning
60,000:1 contrast ratio (TH-65VX100 only) - the new advanced plasma displays
feature enhanced high-quality image technologies accumulated in the
development of the Professional Display PF series supplied for many
commercial applications including at broadcasting stations and post
production houses. For these latest models, Panasonic uses the new-generation
plasma display panels (PDP) equipped with a new structure in which a
recently-developed 'Dynamic Black Layer' is positioned at the front end of the
panel. ISE: 1H75 More: http://www.panasonic-europe.com 20) NEC Display Solutions: A new video
wall solution
The highlight of NEC Display
Solutions’ ISE stand this year is the new video wall solution using the NEC
MultiSync X461UN in a 4 x 4 wall configuration. The extremely narrow bezel of
the 46” LCD public display enables a transition distance between individual
panels of only 7.3 mm, so as to create an almost seamless screen with a total
area approaching 60 square metres when installed in a 10 x 10 configuration.
As with other NEC public displays, the NEC MultiSync X461UN has been equipped
with an option slot for built-in PCs or various optional boards. The NEC
MultiSync X461HB has been specially developed for exterior applications, with
its 1,500 cd/qm brightness making this LCD the best possible solution for
such specialist installations. At ISE, NEC Display Solutions will be
demonstrating the new public display deployed with the IP-classified housings
that are frequently found in digital signage applications in both interior
and exterior environments. In an extra area to its ISE stand, NEC Display
Solutions is demonstrating the impressive variety of its product portfolio by
exhibiting the recently launched NEC MultiSync LCD8205, which at 82” is the
manufacturer’s largest public display. The new NEC short-throw projectors
have been specially designed for deployment within the education and training
sectors. The LCD technology-based NEC NP600S and NEC NP500WS devices allow projections
over short distances thanks to innovative wide-angle optics. ISE: 5O94 More: http://www.nec-displays.com 21) Hantarex: New products for Digital Signage
and video wall applications
Hantarex Electronic Systems presents
the Kiosk Digital Media Totem range, the products dedicated to Digital
Signage and Digital Advertising. Available with 40”, 46”, 57”, 70” and 82”
Full HD LCD panels, Hantarex Electronic Systems’ totems integrate special
industrial PCs, sensors, Wireless connection and optional Touch Screen
interface. In one product, an extra-large LCD display perfect for Display
Signboard needs, available with HD (1366x768) or Full HD (1920x1080)
resolution, a viewing angle of more than 180°, 1,200:1 contrast and 700 cd/qm
brightness come together to show slide presentations, home movies, videos,
movies and advertising clips and deliver quality audio thanks to the
integrated 10 W speakers. Furthermore, Hantarex presents a new professional
product for Video Wall applications, the LCD NB SR, with 40”, 46” and 52” LCD
displays and “Narrow Bezel” connections for very small gaps between modules
and “Sun Readability” to allow the viewer to see content clearly even in
bright sunlight. With a brightness of 700 cd/qm, a contrast of 1,200:1 and
resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels, for the 40” and 46” modules, and resolution
of 1920 x 1080 Full HD, for the 52” module, the Narrow Bezel–Sun Readable
model is an innovative Liquid Crystal module for Video Walls with an
ultra-thin frame and anti-reflection screen. ISE:
5N110 More: http://www.hantarex.it 22) eyevis: DLP Cube with LED light
source
More: http://www.eyevis.de 23) Kramer: VP-411DS Computer Graphics
Video Automatic Standby Switcher
Kramer Electronics announced the
release of its VP-411DS computer graphics video automatic standby switcher
with user selectable input priority assignment. The VP-411DS is ideal for any
presentation room, board room, training room or classroom application with
passive wall plate or desk mounted inputs. It will allow the user to select
the input signal priority and manage the display of signals based on the
hierarchy of importance assigned to the inputs. The Kramer VP-411DS is a high
performance 4x1 automatic standby switcher for computer graphics video
signals with resolutions from VGA through UXGA on 15-pin HD connectors and
stereo audio signals on 3.5mm connectors. Also, input 1 for both computer graphics
video and audio inputs has a corresponding looping output. The VP-411DS has
high bandwidth performance of over 300MHz and incorporates Kramer’s
innovative KR-ISP integrated sync processing technology. ISE: 1F28 More: http://www.kramerelectronics.com 24) Extron: Integration-Friendly USB
Switchers Now Shipping
Extron
Electronics is pleased to announce the immediate availability of three new
USB switchers designed for A/V system integration. The SW2 USB, SW4 USB, and
SW4 USB Plus offer two or four host inputs and provide flexible and
dependable switching among the shared USB peripherals. The SW4 USB Plus
features an emulation mode that ensures uninterrupted communication between
host and peripheral devices for consistent performance. All three models are
USB 2.0-compatible and incorporate several key features to ensure ease of
integration, configuration flexibility, and control, including port status
indication and RS-232 pass-through. The SW USB Series is ideal for use in KVM,
interactive whiteboard, and annotator-based applications where reliable USB
switching is required. ISE: 2C32 More: http://www.extron.com 25) Gefen: Innovative switchers from
Gefen offer Plug and Play methods
Gefen
introduces ISE attendees to new HDMI switchers, which connect multiple
Blu-ray players, set-top boxes, digital video recorders and game systems to
one or more HDMI displays or projectors. The 8x4 HDMI Matrix connects eight
HDMI sources to four HDMI displays. 1080p full HD visuals are delivered
instantly to their assigned display with multi-channel audio when selected by
IR remote. This matrix is ideal for any venue that requires a wide variety of
hi-def sources to be accessed from multiple displays. The 8x4 HDMI over CAT-5
Matrix gives the same access but with the ability to extend all four HDMI
displays up to 50 meters at 1080p full HD, making it well suited for
entertainment installations with equipment in a closet or basement. High
definition resolutions from 480p to 1080i can be extended up to 100 meters.
Gefen’s 8x8 HDMI Matrix routes 1080p full HD resolutions from any eight
sources to any eight HDMI displays or projectors. It offers a plug and play
method of assigning sources to one of multiple displays in the home.
Multi-channel digital audio is transmitted to each display along with video
in the HDMI format. The 8x8 HDMI v1.3 Matrix is a cross-point full 8x8 matrix
allowing one of eight sources to be sent to one or many displays at 1080p
full HD with HDCP compliance. ISE:
1G51 More: http://www.gefen.com 26) AV Stumpfl: ISEO - new software
for control technology
More: http://www.avstumpfl.com/pro 27) Helvar: Best of both Worlds with
Helvar´s 920 Router
Marking a
huge step forward for digital lighting technology, lighting control
manufacturer, Helvar, is to launch its eagerly anticipated 920 router at ISE
2009. The versatile new 920 router can be seen on Helvar’s stand at the show,
alongside Helvar’s extensive range of intelligent lighting control systems
and ballasts. Resolving the problem often faced by lighting designers of how
to achieve energy efficient lighting at the same time as creating striking
displays with powerful scene-setting capability, the new 920 router
seamlessly integrates commercial and architectural lighting systems to
produce the optimum lighting control network. The TCP/IP based 920 operates
with existing building networks and is also fully compatible with Helvar’s
existing Imagine controls range. Modular in its nature, the 920 runs two DALI
subnets, allowing a total of 128 DALI devices to be connected but, crucially,
with its Ethernet backbone – which eliminates the need for costly additional
cabling installation – multiple routers can be connected, enabling the
creation of a totally scaleable network solution. ISE:
3D104 More: http://www.helvar.com 28) Crestron: Look into the Future with
Crestron
Crestron
will be unveiling a range of new products at ISE 2009. Some of the exciting
new products and established products on display at the show will include the
TPS-6X touchpanel, the MPC classroom presentation controllers, the
revolutionary Digital Media system, a new version of the Roomview software
development kits, and several new QuickMedia solutions, including the latest
version of the MPS. Delegates to the show will see how Crestron DigitalMedia
(DM) is revolutionising the way the integration industry is thinking about HD
and digital content distribution. DM routes and distributes HDMI as well as
managing all the data transmitted on the signals including HDCP and EDID. In
addition to HDMI, DM also accepts, manages, and distributes all analogue
video and audio - including stereo, SPDIF, and 7.1 surround sound - Ethernet,
USB, KVM, power, and control over CAT5e or fibre. The MPC is set to become
one of the most successful products Crestron has ever launched. Already
shipping in huge quantities across the globe, the MPC is a cost-effective
all-in-one classroom control solution designed to connect, control and route
the a-v presentation equipment in the small, one-projector applications,
typical of the education sector. Crestron’s new MLX-2 is a state-of-the-art
handheld remote featuring ZigBee 2-way RF wireless communications. The new
European DIN Rail lighting solution features 10 new products for lighting and
automation applications, each designed to snap onto a standard DIN rail for
installation in a wall mount enclosure, equipment rack, or on a flat panel.
Designed for speed, style and extreme versatility, the new TPS-6X from
Crestron revolutionises touchpanel design for the 21st Century. ISE: 1F14 and 1F23 More: http://www.crestron.co.uk 29) BMB: Multiple innovative new
products at ISE 2009
BMB will
be placing a special show focus on several exciting new products from the
following companies: Niles launches the ZR-6 - This multi-zone receiver
features a six-source, six-zone system (expandable to 18 zones) that is
targeted to the needs of the European custom market; URC’s MX-6000 – The
MX-6000 home theatre remote control provides users with access to their media
library - including data on their PC and iPod - using both a narrow band 418
MHz transmitter (a 433 MHz version will follow soon) and an 802.11 B/G WiFi
transceiver; ReQuest’s IMC – The Intelligent Media Client is the key to
unlocking the full potential of a ReQuest system; Sherbourn shows its new
IWA-1 In Wall Amplifier; TruAudio speakers are known for amazing sound and
ease of installation; now they pretty much disappear too; Atlantic Technology
introduces IP-Ready loudspeakers which are compatible with the NetStreams
StreamNet whole-house Internet-Protocol (IP) A/V distribution technology.
Atlantic's StreamNet-Ready speakers deliver unsurpassed audio performance
because the NetStreams system produces a synchronized digital signal from the
source that provides the ideal signal matched to the speaker; Planet Waves
debut their new ZM Series 2-piece connector at the ISE show; The new
Vari-Racks from Lowell are thin frame LVR Series which measures 19.214"W
for mounting 19"W rack mount equipment. There are two base depths
(14”and 20”) with front-to-rear expansion. As of January 1, 2009 Sanus is a
new product line in the BMB portfolio. ISE: 1K30 More: http://www.bmbelectronics.eu 30) Kindermann: Looking for dealers
for videoconferencing at ISE
More: http://www.Kindermann.com 31) beyerdynamic: The product range of the Conference business unit
The focus is on the introduction
of the Revoluto microphone units for the wireless MCW-Digital 50 conference
system. The advantages of the wireless conference system and the Revoluto
technology are combined in one product. These microphone units with a new
elegant design provide more flexibility and freedom of movement in meetings
and discussions. Due to the transport and charging case the microphone units
can easily and quickly be set up and removed at any time. The integrated
microphone array provides the participants with more freedom of movement;
they can lean back on their chair, turn their head or even stand up. ISE:
1J93 More: http://www.beyerdynamic.com/conference 32) TOA Europe: TOA SX-2000 - Audio
Management System
The most
sophisticated, integrated voice alarm and PA system ever offered by TOA, the
new SX-2000 Audio Management System, is a fully scalable, network-enabled
product line that makes the distribution of BGM, paging, and emergency
messaging across large buildings and multiple-site facilities easier than
ever before. With the SX-2000SM System Manager as its ‘hub’, the range offers
a variety of options designed to offer maximum flexibility in system design
and installation, including multiple audio input and output units, fireman’s
microphone stations, and remote mic extensions. Minimum system configuration
is eight inputs by eight outputs, and this expandable to a maximum of 64
inputs and 128 outputs, with as many as 776 control ins and outs and with 16
audio buses plus 2 emergency buses. To provide absolutely failsafe operation,
the SX-2000 can remain fully functional on DC power and offers both network
and power-supply redundancy. It also offers an additional analogue backup
facility. Malfunctions or failures in the system are detected within 100
seconds, generating both a display alert and an audible signal. At the same
time, a failure log is created, transmitted via TCP/IP and can be stored on a
connected PC. ISE: 3B124 More: http://www.toa-corp.co.uk 33) D.A.S. Audio: New D.A.S. LX-218
Subwoofer System
D.A.S.
Audio has launched its new LX-218 bass-reflex subwoofer system. The LX-218
high efficiency system is designed to provide outstanding performance in
terms of output power (142 dB peak SPL), bandwidth extension and distortion control.
The new horizontal cabinet configuration incorporates two 18-inch long
excursion speakers in addition to state-of-the-art electronic technology,
using third generation Class D amplifiers for the powered versions. The
system is designed to provide high-level sub-bass reinforcement for mid-high
units such as D.A.S. Aero line array systems. They are ideal for P.A.
applications using systems for mid-to-large scale events in arenas, stadiums
or theatres, ensuring magnificent levels of bass reinforcement. The design
philosophy behind the LX-218 is an advanced electro-acoustic solution with
all of the main components including speakers, amplifier and electronic
controls designed as one integrated system. The result is outstanding
response and efficiency that surpass any of its predecessors. The current
range comprises four models; two passive, LX-218/218R and two powered,
LX-218A/218RA. Both “R” models incorporate a rigging system so that they can
be flown in line array formations together with D.A.S. Aero systems. Cabinets
can easily be upgraded to an arrayable version with the rigging hardware kit
at a later stage if required. ISE: 3C104 More: http://www.dasaudio.com 34) Analog Way: 20-year anniversary in
2009
Analog Way is pleased to celebrate in 2009
its 20-year anniversary. Founded by Marc Loret and Pierre Berthet, two
pioneers in the computer to video scan conversion technology field, the
company Analog Way will celebrate its 20-year anniversary in 2009. Over the
past 20 years, Analog Way has become a real forerunner thanks to the
development of solutions that revolutionized the A/V industry. Located close
to Paris, France, the company designs and manufactures its products in
France. Among the flagship products developed by Analog Way, the Graphic
Switcher, launched at NAB 1999, is the first “Seamless Switcher” designed for
“live” events and operations. The company moved further in 2002 with the
Graphic Switcher II allowing multi-screen applications. The iX range was then
introduced to enhance Analog Way’s Soft Edge Blending solutions, with
products such as the EventiX, Di-VentiX and Di-VentiX II, the newest product
of the range launched in 2008. Analog Way product line includes a full array
of high resolution mixers and seamless switchers, scan converters, scalers /
switchers, interfaces and event controllers. ISE:
3E125 More: http://www.analogway.com 35) Futuresource: 3D Moves to Centre Stage
2009
looks set to be the year for 3D, a reality that was apparent across the
breadth of the CES show, with many key players in the industry pulling out
all the stops to showcase their 3D capabilities. With a myriad of competing
technologies and 3D concepts out there, Futuresource Consulting is excited to
announce the launch of a new market report outlining opportunities and
challenges for 3D in cinema, broadcasting, TV display equipment, gaming,
video content delivery and the outdoor advertising and digital signage
industries. Hollywood's ultimate goal is to bring 3D into people's homes to
fully maximise this revenue stream, as only 25-30% of the revenues a studio
earns from a blockbuster film come from the box office. “Crucially, much of
the backbone technology has arrived and is already in many people's homes,
without them even realising it,” says Sarah Carroll, Director Strategy
Consulting & Continuous Services, Futuresource Consulting. “Within the
next five to ten years we’re going to see 3D prevalent across the home
entertainment industry, with 3D technologies increasingly installed in
households.” More: http://www.futuresource-consulting.com 36) ISE: Event partners agree to
postpone ISMEA 2009
Integrated
Systems Events, LLC, and UBMI UAE Jersey Limited (formerly CMPi UAE Jersey
Limited) have announced the postponement of the inaugural Integrated Systems
Middle East Africa (ISMEA) tradeshow. Originally scheduled to be held 23–24
March 2009 at the Abu Dhabi Exhibition Center (ADNEC), the show will now be
staged at a later date. “We had a tremendous response from the AV and
electronic systems industry to our plans to launch an event in this region,”
comments Mike Blackman, Managing Director, Integrated Systems Events.
“However, in the light of trading conditions, some of our key exhibitors had
raised concerns about the timing of the event. We have always listened
closely to the advice of our industry and tried to tailor our events to suit
its needs, and we believe that postponement is the best option for all of us
at this time.” Kent Daniels, Event Director, UBMI UAE Jersey Limited, adds:
“While it is always disappointing to postpone the launch of an event such as
ISMEA, it is not in anybody’s interest to proceed with a new show if market
conditions are making it difficult to deliver an event of the quality and
integrity for which both of our organisations are renowned. By taking this
decision now, we and Integrated Systems Events are securing the future of the
ISMEA show as the region’s only B2B event dedicated to professional AV and
electronic systems integration.” More: http://www.iseurope.org Good bye,
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