Built in the 4th century B.C., the theater at Epidaurus in Greece remains a marvel of acoustical engineering. With a seating capacity of 14,000, the ancient performance venue uncannily delivers unamplified sound to the outermost row that's almost as audible as that which is heard by listeners near...
Whether new or old, that building you're about to start work in could be hiding a problem that will affect your AV installation almost as soon as you commission the system, if not sooner: poor power quality. It's not an issue that screams, “Hey, look at me,” therefore taking a proactive approach to...
By 2011, the digital signage market will be worth $2.59 billion, according to InfoTrends, an analyst firm based in Weymouth, Mass. That's a lot of opportunity. But in order to feast on the opportunity and not just nibble at crumbs, AV integrators will have to think outside the box—which means...
The VRX portable line array from JBL Professional addresses the musical instrument market's growing demand for loudspeaker technology comparable to that used in sophisticated staging systems. The VRX932LAP 12-inch powered loudspeaker and the VRX918SP 18-inch powered subwoofer (shown) offer built-in...
When used with digital workstations, the TLM 103 D digital microphone provides favorable recording levels, says its manufacturer Neumann, an affiliate of The Sennheiser Group. Likewise, the builtin A/D converter removes the need to experiment with external converters and pre-amps.
The IWTS-8eSUB from Atlantic Technology is a THX Ultra certified in-wall subwoofer system designed to deliver high-quality bass reproduction. The system has an improved cabinet and baffie design as well as a new outboard amplifier that is smaller and more powerful than its predecessor.
Clear-Com Communications Systems increases user control of its Eclipse Digital Matrix Intercom System with the new V-Series desktop unit. This latest addition to the panel product series can sit on a tabletop or be mounted to a wall for easy access and convenience.
The GX series of amplifiers from QSC comprises two professional models outfitted with features that meet the requirements of popular passive loudspeakers, according to the company. At 8 ohms, the GX3 is rated at 300 watts and the GX5 is rated at 500 watts.
The latest addition to the JBL Professional VERTEC DP series of line arrays is the VT4889ADP full-range high-directivity line array element and the companion VT4880ADP ultra-long excursion arrayable subwoofer (shown). The element is a three-way, full-size, lightweight option for applications that...
Meyer Sound's new self-powered UPQ-1P wide-coverage loudspeaker has a power-to-size ratio and sound quality that make it appropriate for theatrical, nightclub, house of worship, and corporate applications. The latest in the company's UltraSeries of products, the UPQ-1P delivers a peak power output...
EAW's new SB1002 is a large-format, dual-18-inch-loaded sub-woofer that can be groundstacked or flown via an integral rigging system. Offering a direct radiating design, the driver mounting maximizes cone area while it minimizes frontal area, resulting in an acoustical performance and physical...
Dynacord, a brand of Bosch Communications Systems, developed the D 12A (shown) and D 12-3A powered loudspeakers in response to customer demands for a light loudspeaker system for small- to medium-sized professional events.
Using input from the FBI, Trinity Video Communications designed a secure video touch screen especially for Polycom. The Trinity Touch graphical user interface (GUI) features access and audit controls, plus the ability to capture and log security sensitive operations and cleanse outdated or broken...
Christie expanded its single-chip DLP line of projectors with the new DS+305, which delivers images with high bandwidth electronics, such as 10-bit image processing and PixelWorks DNX processing. An upgrade from the DS+300 projector, the DS+305 also includes improved video de-interlacing and...
The Pelco PublicView monitor is an integrated monitor and camera system for the security industry that not only alerts passersby the area is protected by video security but also displays digital signage-style welcome messages and marketing information. An integrated memory card reader accepts...
The CineTension2 home theater projection screen from Elite Screens uses perforated material to allow sound from loudspeakers installed behind the screen to come directly through the screen without distortion. The screens come in a variety of sizes, aspect ratios, and gain materials.
Projectiondesign's F10 and F30 series are the first 1920x1200 WUXGA high-resolution DLP projectors. With an aspect ratio of 16:10 and 2,304,000 pixels, the series may be more appropriate for computer centric applications than the more common 1080p.
SunBriteTV introduces the 4610HD 46-inch outdoor HD LCD televison. A corrosion-resistant, powder-coated aluminum exterior protects the interior of the 1080p display from rain, dirt, insects, and extreme temperature ranges.
Hitachi America Ubiquitous Platform Systems Division's CP-X450 3LCD projector offers 3500 lumens of brightness at 7.7 pounds. Intended to provide users with lower ownership costs, the filter is on the side and the lamp door is on top, so it should take less to time to replace the filter while the...
The new Overture1 and Overture2 switchers from Echolab Corp. combine internal conversion and synchronization with key layering and special effects. Four ME keys and two downstream keyers enable title keying for graphics, logos, and bugs, while Stinger and SuperSource keys ease transitions.
Onkyo introduces the 80 watt-per-channel TX-SR576 and the 75 watt-per-channel TX-SR506—its lowest-priced Powered Zone 2-capable receivers. Both include the Audyssey 2EQ automatic calibration system, which analyzes the acoustical outputs at three positions in the listening area.
For-A Corp. expands on its HANBI switcher series with the introduction of the 3Gbps-capable HVS-5000 switcher line that includes three models designed for live and post production: the HVS-5200 with two M/E and can accept up to 32 inputs and supply 24 outputs; the HVS-5300 with three M/E has a...
The latest products to support the expanded HDMI v1.3 format is Gefen's 1:5 Splitter for HDMI v1.3 and the 1:10 HDMI v1.3 distribution amplifier. The splitter accepts one audio/video input, such as a DVD player or set-top box, and transmits the signal to five different displays.
The portable RFX-PRX-II handheld COFDM monitor/receiver from RF Central can be used in a wide range of applications, such as ENG confidence monitoring and security surveillance. The palm-sized receiver has a 5.6-inch high-resolution screen.
The Ponderosa family of multiformat routing switchers from Sierra Video, a subsidiary of Kramer Electronics, includes several new features. The HD-SDI/SDI video routing switchers, characterized by their fully modular design, now offer I/O sizes up to 128x128, digital-to-analog conversion boards...
RF Central's RFX-ENG-II dual-band package is capable of originating either 2 GHz or 7 GHz COFDM digital transmissions from a single unit. The package combines three of the company's products, including the RMT-II dual-band transmitter, the RMTC-II dual-band rack-mounted transmitter, and the 2/7 GHz...
Designed for users in TV, post-production, and other media-related fields, the DIVAworks family offers Front Porch Digital's DIVArchive content storage management in a turnkey solution. The series includes IT hardware in three configurations for various workflows and budgets.
Designed for users in TV, post-production, and other media-related fields, the DIVAworks family offers Front Porch Digital's DIVArchive content storage management in a turnkey solution. The series includes IT hardware in three configurations for various workflows and budgets.
The CEN-UPS1250 from Crestron is an uninterruptible power supply and conditioner designed to protect and monitor a fully integrated system.
Tributaries Cable's T12 power strip addresses the issue of bulky, unsightly AC plugs. Featuring 12 outlets—eight that can be rotated up to 90 degrees—it offers voltage-spike protection to 6 kV and peak current-spike handling up to 192 kiloamps.
DNF Controls offers a Universal Automation Backup System (UABS) as a solution for play-out control in the event of a main or backup automation system breakdown. The UABS uses exiting playlists from traffic and automation systems to control program and commercial channel playout, and the...
Designed for users in TV, post-production, and other media-related fields, the DIVAworks family offers Front Porch Digital's DIVArchive content storage management in a turnkey solution. The series includes IT hardware in three configurations for various workflows and budgets.