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Tech Tips

  • Q & A: Loudspeaker Cluster

    I'm installing a loudspeaker cluster in a large, stone-walled church. For aesthetic reasons, the church will only allow us to install the cluster 35 feet off of the floor in the ceiling beams. As you can imagine, RT60 is very high, and we're very concerned about speech intelligibility.

     

5-Minute Interview

Pop Quiz

  • Pop Quiz: April 2006

    Test your knowledge of light measurement with these true or false questions.

     

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Community Views

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Consultant's Connection

  • Can We Sole Source?

    When it comes to writing specifications for individual AV components, the pro AV industry may need to do things a bit differently — once again.

     

Sound Insight

  • What Good Are Power Ratings?

    One of the sacred cows of the audio industry, the loudspeaker power rating is likely the most widely recognized specification, and undoubtedly one of the most useless.

     

Viewpoint

  • Watching Wireless

    I was recently shocked by the results of a Pro AV online poll in which nearly half of the respondents had never heard of 802.11n.

     

Features

  • SEDs: Still Standing In The Shadows

    Canon and Toshiba's surface-conduction electron-emitting display (SED) technology is taking on cult-like status. But will it ever come to market?

     
  • Will Telepresence Save Videoconferencing?

    With all the advances in AV processing and high-speed communications networks recently, much has been written about the coming age of telepresence. Many of these news stories conjure up images straight from science fiction movies. These days are indeed coming, but they're not here yet.

     

Install Solutions

Corporate Install

  • AV Aids Corporate Lobbying

    Honeywell's new multimedia visitor's center uses dynamic AV to highlight its employees, products, and technologies.

     

Entertainment Install

  • JET Nightclub Takes Off With AV

    After losing the Siegfried & Roy show, the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas bounces back with a $17 million nightclub complete with custom AV.

     

Sports Install

Tools & Tech

Peer Review

  • Peer Review-HME DX200

    The HME DX200 is intuitive and easy to operate. The belt packs feature synthesized voice prompts that notify the user of volume level, power on/off status, and other operational information.

     
  • Peer Review-Furman Sound ASD-120

    The Furman ASD-120 offers easy power distribution for a large amp rack. Being able to distribute 120 amps out of one box really simplifies the rack installation.

     

What's Next

  • A Better Light

    IF YOU'VE seen a laser in a boardroom or movie theater, chances are that it was nothing more than a red dot coming from a pointer. But if proponents of laser projection have their way, the technology should start appearing in a variety of consumer and pro AV products by the end of this decade.

     

New Products

Other Articles

  • Twisted Pair Transmitter and Receiver

    Kramer's TP-123 transmitter and TP-124 receiver are designed to send computer graphics video, unbalanced stereo audio, power, and RS232 signals up to 300 feet over standard twisted pair cable.

     
  • NAB 2006 Product Preview

    A sampling of products to be featured at the 2006 National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show, April 24-27 in Las Vegas.

     
  • NSCA 2006 Hot Picks

    Must-see products from the show floor of the 2006 NSCA Systems Integration Expo.

     
  • Widescreen HD Projector

    Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America's HD4000U high-definition, 16:9 aspect ratio projector is designed for use with presentation tools and laptops.

     
  • Video Switchers

    Mustang has debuted the SM-7IScSw (seven inputs) and SM-8IScSw (eight inputs) video switchers, which are designed for use in video signal management in presentation applications.

     
  • Video Scalers

    Hall Research Technologies has released the SC-VD-2 and SC-DV-2 video scalers.

     
  • Video Processor

    The VisionHDQ video processor from Lumagen is designed for use with projection-based viewing systems.

     
  • RGB/Video Converter Board

    Apollo Display Technologies' Prisma II controller board enables TFT-LCD displays to be connected to standard graphics/video interfaces by converting input signals such as RGB, analog video, and DVI into TFT-compliant TTL or LVDS signals.

     
  • Rack-Mounted Cooling Fan

    Designed to provide targeted ventilation to prevent localized hot-spots from building up in racks and cabinets, the Zbreeze rack-mounted cooling fan from Parasound includes three fans in a 1/2 rack-width chassis.

     
  • Professional LCD Monitors

    The LM-1911R (19-inch) and LM-1511R (15-inch) LCD monitors from TV One feature built-in freestanding desktop support for studio and remote applications.

     
  • Presentation Solution

    The UPX-2-MSO streamlined AV and digital media presentation solution from Crestron offers touchpanel control, professional annotation, multi-window video processing, and an embedded multimedia PC.

     
  • Power-over-Ethernet Splitters

    Phihong's PSD14 Series 14 W, DC-DC Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) splitters are designed to be mounted next to an Ethernet device.

     
  • Portable Wireless Intercom System

    The PortaCom Pro wireless intercom system from Anchor Audio incorporates the company's Omni Point Expandable Network (OPEN) technology.

     
  • Portable Projection Screen

    Targeted for mobile presentation use, the retractable Da-Lite Insta-Theater portable front-projection screen includes a carrying handle.

     
  • Outdoor Loudspeakers

    Phase Technology has introduced the omnidirectional SPF-55 and SPF-85 weather-resistant loudspeakers, which are designed for use in outdoor applications.

     
  • Outdoor Loudspeaker

    The 60-SM stereo/mono outdoor loudspeaker from Paradigm is set inside a water-, weather-, and UV-resistant faux rock structure.

     
  • Microportable Projector

    Targeted for portable business presentations, the EVO 2SX+ projector from projectiondesign has SXGA+ (1400x1050) resolution and 2,500 ANSI lumens of brightness.

     
  • Matrix Switchers

    Extron's CrossPoint 450 Plus Series of ultra-wideband matrix switchers and MAV Plus Series of fixed matrix switchers are available in enhanced sizes from 32x48 to 64x64.

     
  • Loudspeaker/Subwoofer

    The TA-500 three-way, full-range (60 Hz to 18 kHz) enclosure and TSB-118 bandpass subwoofer from Turbosound are targeted for use in regional touring, theater, and fixed installation applications.

     
  • Limiter/Compressor

    The Portico 5043 limiter-compressor from Rupert Neve Designs is designed to be integrated into flexible arrays, or configured to function as a cue feed, solo buss, or secondary output.

     
  • LCoS Projectors

    Canon has released the SX6, SX60, and X600 REALiS projectors, which include a 1.7X powered zoom lens, an automatic setup function, and LCoS imaging technology.

     
  • LCD Monitors

    Designed for professional applications, the 17-inch BenQ FP73G and 19-inch FP93G LCD monitors provide a 6 ms response time, a 700:1 contrast ratio, and D-sub/DVI dual inputs.

     
  • Indoor/Outdoor Loudspeaker

    Infinity's Outrigger and Outrigger Jr. two-way indoor/outdoor loudspeakers incorporate waterproof drivers and non-corroding aluminum, brass, and stainless-steel components.

     
  • Full-Matrix Cat5 Switch Platform

    Magenta Research has introduced a full-matrix, scalable Cat5 switch platform that provides multiple switch solutions from 16x16 to 256x256. The

     
  • Four-Channel Data Recorder

    RION's DA-20 four-channel, solid-state data recorder records electronic signals and waveform data for audio recording and onsite sound and vibration measurement.

     
  • Flat-Panel Displays

    Vidikron's DView Series of flat-panel displays includes the 26-inch VL-26, 32-inch VL-32, and 37-inch VL-37.

     
  • Dual Arm Wall Mount

    The JWD Dual Arm Wall Mount from Chief Manufacturing is designed for use with medium-sized flat-panel TVs measuring 26 to 40 inches diagonal.

     
  • Digital Amplifier

    Flying Mole Electronics Corp.'s DP-S500 is a two-channel digital amplifier designed for AV professionals.

     
  • Balanced Power Systems

    Designed for installation between the wall outlet and AV components to eliminate electronic noise and hum induced through an unbalanced power line, Alpha Core's Goertz Balanced Power (BP) System is available in three sizes rated for 300, 600, and 1,000 VA.

     
  • AV System Controllers

    AMX has introduced the Nl-2100, Nl-3100, and Nl-4100 integrated controllers, which are compatible with the company's Duet dual-interpreter firmware platforms.

     
  • Architectural Loudspeakers

    Axiom's Architectural W2, W3, and W22 on-wall/in-wall hybrid loudspeakers feature fully integrated, tuned enclosures that recess into the wall, enabling the speakers to be mounted in a standard 3.5-inch wall stud.

     
  • Anamorphic Lens System

    Digital Projection International's TheaterScope System is an anamorphic-based solution that includes an ISCO 1.33 anamorphic lens and a motorized lens sled.

     

Cheat Sheet

  • How to Secure an Installed Projector

    Small, high-value items that are often left in unoccupied rooms for extended periods of time, installed projectors are a prime target for theft. Here are some ways to protect these valuable investments.

     

Other Articles

  • High-Powered Audio Amplifiers

    Rack-mounted audio amplifiers capable of producing at least 500 W per channel at 4 ohms.

     
  • DVI/HDMI-over-Cat5 Extenders

    Gefen's DVI-Cat5 Extreme and HDMI-Cat5 Extreme Cat5 cable extenders include sender and receiver units, EMI protection, and enhanced chip technology to compensate for Cat5 cable skew variations.