New Products: March 2007

AV podium

The Exact Furniture MM-2500 Instructors Station is a multimedia podium that includes a cable well, dual AC outlets, a locking, removable back panel, rack rails, and heavy-duty casters. The podium's lower compartment includes 12 RU rack rails on one side and an adjustable component shelf on the other side. The podium, which measures 45 inches high by 59 inches wide by 29 inches deep, also offers a privacy shield and an eight-outlet surge protector power bar. The unit is available with optional speakers, amplifiers, or VGA switching devices. Price: N/A. This product is available for sale. For more information, contact Exact Furniture at 800-648-9125 or at www.exactfurniture.com.

The TraveLight2 DLP projector from Boxlight is designed for mobile presentation applications. The 2.5-pound projector has native XGA (1024x768) resolution, 2,100 ANSI lumens of brightness, and 17.7 million colors. Video input and output options include composite and S-video, while a mini-jack connector provides audio input and output. The projector includes a built-in 0.5 W mono speaker and a Kensington lock for security. Price: N/A. This product is available for sale. For more information, contact Boxlight at 800-884-6464 or at www.boxlight.com.

For use in digital signage, videoconferencing, and rental and staging applications, Innovox Audio's SF-4032 two-channel horizontal display-mounted loudspeaker includes a 130 Hz to 20 kHz (+/- 3 dB) frequency response, 91 dB sensitivity, a 60 W program per channel power rating, and 8 ohms per channel impedance. The unit, which is available in custom lengths up to 96 inches long, offers a universal mounting kit and an extruded ABS enclosure. Price: $425. This product is available for sale. For more information, contact Innovox Audio at 925-372-8156 or at www.innovoxaudio.com.

Remote Technologies Inc. introduces version 5.0 of its TheaterTouch system design software. The software features a “Glass” page-type layout system, which includes pre-defined button shapes and a set of editing tools to create custom graphics. The Glass system also offers a bitmap library, which includes enhanced color and symbol options. The software's Infrared Library Manager function also enables controllers to learn and store infrared codes, according to the company. Price: Free for RTI users. This product is available for sale. For more information, contact RTI at 952-253-3100 or at www.rticorp.com.

Teq AV/IT introduces Twisted Pair (UTP/Cat5-type) products for use in applications requiring an interface for multiple projectors or flat-panel displays. The product line includes transmitters, 1x4 distributing transmitters, receivers with a range of 500 to 1,000 feet, and a repeater-receiver that supports AV signal transmission up to 2,000 feet. All models feature skew adjustment and turnkey functionality. The company has also released the Quick-Install Kit, which includes a transmitter, receiver, VGA input cable, and a 50-foot Cat5 cable. Price: N/A (all models). All models of this product are available for sale. For more information, contact Teq AV/IT at 949-709-4040 or at www.teqgear.com.

For use in installed sound applications, the CDi 4000 power amplifier from Crown International provides 1,200 W per channel at 4 ohms and 1,000 W per channel for 70 V distributed systems. The amplifier includes a front-panel LCD that enables users to configure onboard loudspeaker processing including crossovers, EQ, limiting, compression, and delay. The unit's rear-panel USB connector is designed to provide control via Harman Pro's HiQnet System Architect software. Price: $1,800. This product is available for sale. For more information, contact Crown International at 574-294-8000 or at www.crownaudio.com.

The CDR310 professional CD recorder from Marantz Professional is designed to record audio in uncompressed and MP3 formats. The recorder includes built-in mic preamps with XLR connectors and 48 V of phantom power for use with external condenser microphones. It also incorporates a built-in microphone and CD burner. Battery power capability allows the recorder to operate for up to four hours. The unit features analog line-level inputs and outputs, as well as S/PDIF-format digital inputs and outputs. Price: $1,049. This product is available for sale. For more information, contact Marantz Professional at 630-741-0330 or at www.d-mpro.com.

Hitachi introduces the 42-inch P42H401, 50-inch P50H401, and the 55-inch P55H401 (pictured here) high-definition plasma TVs. All models feature Hitachi's 1080p PictureMaster IV video processor and three 1080p-compatible HDMI inputs. The HDTVs include three customizable picture settings for use in various applications. Price: N/A (P42H401 and P55H401); $2,499.95 (P50H401). Availability: April (P42H401); July (P55H401); currently available (P50H401). For more information, contact Hitachi at 800-448-2244 or at www.hitachi.us.

BTX Technologies releases its NUVU portable projection screens, which are designed to be ceiling- or floor-mounted in presentation and entertainment applications. The screens are available in 16:9 aspect ratio, 4:3 aspect ratio, and self-standing tabletop models with viewing angles ranging from 40 to 88 inches diagonal. The screens include a pouch-like carry case and can be popped open and set up onsite. Price: N/A (all models). All models of this product are available for sale. For more information, contact BTX Technologies at 800-666-0996 or at www.btx.com.

Designed for indoor and outdoor digital signage applications, the Ninja N212 media player from 1-2-1VIEW supports MPEG-1/2/4, DivX, Xvid, ASP, and Flash video formats. The media player, which is IP network controlled, operates on open standards such as Linux OS, and is built on a consumer electronics platform. It includes a VGA video output and a stereo RCA audio output. The Ninja N212 features the company's Media Management System, which enables remote switch on/off, volume adjustment, and brightness control. Price: systems start at $199. This product is available for sale. For more information, contact 1-2-1VIEW at 872-2827-9121 or at www.121view.com.