Crestron’s CEN-NVS100 provides a solution for streaming video to touchpanels throughout a building. The CEN-NVS100 is an MJPG encoder that converts high-resolution video to streaming media, allowing easy monitoring of door entry cameras, nursery cameras, or any other video feed. The CEN-NVS100 accepts full-motion video up to D1 resolution and encodes the signals as either MJPG or MPEG4. It works with touchpanels that feature the Crestron MJPEG Viewer application, such as the TPMC-8L, TMPC-8X, and TPMC-4XG. Simultaneous dual video streams are supported by the CEN-NVS100, and options include text and time stamp overlay, as well as privacy masking that allows any segment of the video image to be obscured. MSRP for the CEN-NVS100 is $700. Visit www.crestron.com.

SURGE PROTECTION

APC has announced an additional line of surge protectors to the APC AV product family. The APC Audio-Video Surge Protector is designed to protect theater components such as flat panel TVs and surround sound systems from damaging power transients such as surges and spikes. All APC Audio-Video Surge Protectors feature AC and video line surge protection while complying with UL1449 2nd Edition standards. The power-saving P8VNTG model also offers master/controlled outlets that can automatically cut power to unused equipment, thereby reducing utility costs and energy. The APC Audio-Video Surge Protector line has an MSRP of $39.99 to $89.99. Visit www.apc.com.

HD VIDEO WALL PROCESSOR

Aurora Multimedia’s The DIDO Jr. allows for the creation of high-quality, real-time video walls that require a minimum of technical expertise and investment. With technology that delivers real-time image rotation, system integrators have the flexibility to create original designs using up to 64 monitors that can be mounted in either a horizontal or vertical position. One of the main objections to digital signage, particularly for portrait-mounted displays, is the cost of producing custom content on a continuous basis. The DIDO Jr. allows standard content to be used in non-standard ways. DIDO Jr. has an MSRP of $3,999. Visit www.auroramultimedia.com.

INTERPRETER UNIT

Media Vision USA has announced the Taiden HCS-4385K, a fully digital language interpretation unit designed for today’s interpreters. The Taiden HCS- 4385K fully digital interpreter unit brings the latest in digital technologies to the simultaneous interpretation system. The Taiden HCS-4385K features a 256x64 LCD for display of text information such as language channel inputs, language channel outputs, text messages sent from an event organizer, and quick set up of the unit. The addition of an IC card reader adds extra security to the meetings, as only authorized IC cards will unlock the interpreter unit from its standby setting. The U.S. list price for the HCS-4385K is $1,750. Visit www.mediavision-usa.com.

PUMPTOP DIGITAL SIGNAGE SOLUTIONS

Westinghouse Digital Electronics now offers businesses three new out-of-home (OHH) digital signage solutions. The new offerings include a hardware-only based PumpTop Topper; a self-administered NeonPump solution, which adds neonSource and neonNow software to the PumpTop Topper; and a complete managed OOH solution that features the PumpTop Topper with an integrated media player and content management provided by its business partner, AdtekMedia. Westinghouse’s hardware-only OOH solution features its PumpTop Topper unit that offers a user experience with dual UltraBrite, sunlight readable 19-inch wide LCD displays. The single unit topper has a manufacturer list price of $3,995. Visit www.westinghousedigital.com.

STREAMING APPLIANCE

ViewCast has released the Niagara 2100, the low-priced video streaming appliance with an MSRP of $3,995. This latest addition to ViewCast’s line of Niagara video streaming appliances offers ease-of-use while providing professional- grade value for government agencies, business enterprises, and others who want to stream video over IP and mobile networks. The Niagara 2100 captures, encodes, and streams video with plug-and-play simplicity via a web interface. While the encoder includes many of the same features found in ViewCast’s professional- grade streaming appliances, its programmable streaming profiles and convenient front-panel display allow educators, IT professionals, and government officials to quickly and easily encode video for reliable live and on-demand streaming. Visit www.viewcast.com.

MODULAR AV SYSTEM AND CAT-5E EXTENDERS

Belkin has announced its AV360 modular AV system and Cat- 5e Extenders, which are connectivity solutions that enable fast digital signage installations at longer distances and higher resolutions. Designed for use in conference rooms, higher education, and hotels, Belkin digital signage solutions can support video displays of up to 1080p at 100 meters and up to UXGA resolution at 300 meters. Using a modular system of cables and wall plates, AV360 provides a simple, color-coded, plugand- play connection for digital signage and audiovisual solutions. An AV360 Component Video Wall-Plate Set starts at $59.99 MSRP. Visit www.belkin.com.

LED PROJECTOR

Vivitek Corporation’s first 1080p, LED projector, the HC7500A, is 700-lumens bright with a precise imaging 35,000:1 contrast ratio. With full HD resolution and widescreen capabilities, the unit is a new curved design with centered lens for easy installation and screen adjustments. With a footprint the size of a small laptop, the new projector is for out-of-site mounting or cabinet storage. The new projector has a full slate of low-energy and lowpower consumption features, which also translate into low cost of ownership starting with the lamp-free, LED light source estimated at more than 20,000 hours. The new HC7500A 1080p projector from Vivitek has an MSRP of $13,999. Visit www.vivitekcorp.com.

SURFACE MOUNT AV INTERCONNECT PLATE

Altinex has introduced the SP107-101 surface mount AV interconnect plate. Designed for installation into tables, podiums, and other AV furniture, the new SP107-101 provides surface-level connection points for a variety of audio and video inputs — providing an easy and convenient means of patching a laptop computer or other AV equipment on the surface to a presentation system’s connections beneath the furniture or in another room. Featuring a black painted finish that mounts flush with the surface, the new SP107- 101 offers interconnections for the most frequently used AV presentation inputs, including AC power, computer audio, video, network, and USB. The new Altinex SP107-101 surface mount AV interconnect plate carries an MSRP of $395. Visit www.altinex.com.

PORTABLE AUDIO SYSTEM

Amplivox’s SW915 digital audio travel partner is the first system of its kind to deliver 250 watts to audiences up to 10,000, covering rooms as big as 30,000 square feet in such a small lightweight package. Standard equipment includes a UHF 8-channel diversity internal wireless receiver, a CD/RW/MP3 disc player with pitch control plus SD card slot, and USB input. Additional features such as ducking and a remote control make the unit easy to use. The digital audio travel partner runs on either AC or battery power with up to 10 hours of runtime from two user replaceable 12-volt rechargeable batteries. MSRP for the SW915 is $2,503. Visit www.ampli.com.

COMPACT DIGITAL MIXING SYSTEM

Allen & Heath has launched a new compact digital mixing system. The iLive-T Series has all the performance and power of the original iLive in a new lightweight, affordable package. The T Series comprises the fixed I/O iDR-32 and iDR-48 MixRacks and iLive-T80, and iLive-T112 Surface options with remote Cat-5 connection. Each rack can be used with either control surface, and all models will be compatible with the existing iLive units. Using iLive’s 64x32 RackExtra DSP mix engine, both T Series racks provide processing for 64 channels, 32 mixes, plus eight stereo FX processors. iDR-32 + iLive- T80 has an MSRP of $12,000 and the iDR-48 + iLive-112 has an MSRP of $15,000. Visit www.ilive-digital.com.

POWERED MIXING CONSOLES

Peavey has introduced two new mixers to the Peavey XR Series powered-mixer line, the XR 1220 console and rackmountable XR 1212, featuring patented Peavey technology and extensive digital signal processing. The new XR 1220 and XR 1212 are based on dual 600-watt, class D power amplifiers that can be configured into five operating modes: left and right, left and right with subwoofer, main and monitor, main and monitor with subwoofer, and monitor 1 and monitor 2. The power amps deliver 600 watts to each side in all modes, and those modes with subwoofer option have a built-in fourth-order crossover that sends all frequencies below 100 Hz to the sub. The U.S. MSRP is $999.99 for the XR 1212 and $1199.99 for the XR 1220. Visit www.peavey.com.

VIDEO PROCESSOR

Matrox Graphics has announced the addition of the Matrox Veos Repeater unit to the Veos product line. Connected via coax cable to any of the three Veos components, the Repeater unit branches the signal to two additional coax outputs and, like all Veos components, provides 100m of extension from one Veos unit to the next. The Veos Master unit connects to the computer, which recognizes it as an ultrawide display with a resolution of 4080x768, for example. The Master unit uses the same Matrox technology found in Matrox Graphics eXpansion Modules to divide this ultra-wide display into up to three unique channels. These channels are then transmitted via a single coax cable to Veos Display units attached to screens to display the content. The Veos Master has an MSRP $995 USD, the Veos Display has an MSRP $795 USD, and the Veos Repeater has an MSRP $295 USD. Visit www.matrox.com.

CLASSROOM FURNITURE

Computer Comforts has announced an addition to the IT Series classroom furniture line. This sit-to-stand instructor table includes an adjustable surface (28- 40 inches high) that is ideal for faculty who want the flexibility to sit or stand. Because of this adjustable feature, this table is also wheelchair friendly. Also included on all IT Series tables is a 24inch high equipment rack with locking rear door. Table top power and cord manager is great for laptop users. Selling price is $1,545. Optional LCD arm is $200. For more information, visit www.computercomforts.com.

HD LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY MONITOR

Sharp has announced the new PN- 325 32-inch class professional LCD monitor, which offers a new screen size for the most sophisticated commercial signage and display applications in both landscape and portrait modes. This new model joins Sharp’s steadily expanding line of monitors that have been designed for professional applications and operate in both portrait and landscape mode. The monitor offers Wide XGA HD resolution combined with Sharp’s proprietary Advanced Super View (ASV) panel. The PN- 325 is available now for a MSLP of $1,495. Visit www.sharpusa.com.