UNIVERSAL CONTROLLER

Remote Technologies Incorporated (RTI) is now shipping its T1-B universal controller, a remote control that offers customizable control in a design worthy of any home or office environment. The T1-B, which represents the second generation of RTI’s T1 universal system controller, is available at an MSRP of $349. The T1-B allows installers to combine all other factory remote controls into one ergonomic interface that provides one-handed system control. Completely customizable to control virtually any aspect of a residential or commercial application, the T1-B features 40 assignable keypad buttons that can be individually programmed to control devices or execute multistep macros for reliable control of electronic systems of any size. Visit www.rticorp.com.

HDMI DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER

Crestron has released its new HD-DA-2-QUAD, which integrates four independent 1- to-2 HDMI distribution amplifiers. The HD-DA-2-QUAD complements the Crestron HD digital solutions, allowing sources to be shared between a DVPHD and an AMS, or to expand the outputs of an HD-MD8X2. All Crestron digital HD solutions, including the new HD-DA-2QUAD, are HDCP compliant and are supported by powerful DM Tools software. DM Tools automatically performs HDCP and Data Rate checks and performs EDID resolution management to enable installers to configure the system quickly and reliably. The HD-DA-2-QUAD is a single rack-space unit containing four independent 1-to-2 HDMI distribution amplifiers. The HD-DA-2-QUAD has an MSRP of $2,400. Visit www.crestron.com.

INSTALLATION PROJECTOR

NEC has announced the NP4100 professional installation projector. This powerful NP Installation Series model is intended to meet the needs of those users who require exceptionally bright light output for large venues and areas with high ambient light. The NP4100 has the ability to display a high level of brightness at 6,200 ANSI lumens, making it appropriate for larger than average screen sizes and rooms with minimal lighting control such as auditoriums, training, and network centers. The high brightness gives images enhanced clarity, which results in easier, less strained audience viewing. A complete line of optional bayonet style lenses, which are available for quick and easy exchange, enable users to determine the appropriate lens to create screen sizes from 40 to 500 inches at projection distances between 2.6 and 283 feet. The NP4100 has an estimated street price of $5,499. Visit www.necdisplay.com.

POWERED LOUDSPEAKER

Mackie has launched the TH-15A 2- way powered loudspeaker, which delivers 400 watts of system power in a rugged design that weighs in at 36 pounds. Designed by the same team that created the Mackie SRMv2 Series, the TH-15A offers the power, portability, and performance required of a compact PA solution. The TH-15A benefits from Mackie Active technology, which incorporates an active crossover and driver time and phase alignment for optimized system performance. The 15-inch high-precision woofer and 1-inch compression driver produce great overall sound and class-leading lowfrequency response for a cabinet of this compact size. A user-adjustable 3-band EQ with a sweepable mid lets the user flexibly EQ the system for the application at hand. Mackie TH- 15A will be available at a U.S. MSRP of $469.99. Visit www.mackie.com.

UNIVERSAL LCD MONITORS

Marshall Industrial has launched a new line of professional-grade universal LCD monitors designed specifically for industrial audio/video and commercial use. The Marshall Lynx Series includes six monitors ranging in size from 10 to 26 inches and provides users with a wide viewing angle and clear visual monitoring under bright or dimly lit environments. Designed for a variety of industrial and retail applications, including general AV playback, public view monitoring, inspection, and surveillance, the Marshall Lynx Series supports up to 1920x1080 video resolution. PAL and NTSC compatible, each Lynx monitor includes a user-friendly onscreen display, low profile design, and stereo speakers on models over 10 inches. Features vary by monitor; price points range from $379 to $1,449. Visit www.mars-cam.com.

MINI 1:8 SPLITTER

Connectivity solutions provider Gefen has announced the GefenTV Mini 1:8 Splitter for HDMI v1.3. A much smaller footprint enclosure streamlines installations for easy wiring placement. The Mini 1:8 Splitter for HDMI v1.3 delivers high definition video and multichannel audio from one Blu-ray player, set-top box, PS3, or XBox game console, or any device using HDMI connectivity to eight displays and/or projectors at the same time. Support for HDMI v1.3 features, including lip sync, deep color, Dolby TrueHD, and DTS Master Audio, make it ideal for many applications such as digital signage and rental and staging, or any audio/video system using HDMI v1.3 with 1080p full HD resolution. It is currently available at an MSRP of $449. Visit www.gefen.com.

WALL-MOUNTED RACK

The Video Mount Products ER-W24 is an EIA compliant, 13 rack space, 19-inch steel and aluminum wall-mounted equipment rack with a 24-inch rail height and a 100-pound load capacity that is designed to free up premium floor space. The easy hang design allows the installer to mount the wall plate, stuff the equipment rack, and then easily attach the populated rack to the wall. The ER-W24 can hold multiple pieces of equipment, has a lift on/off wall mount plate, opens from either the left or the right side, has standard 10-32 threading and a black static resistant powder coat finish, and an MSRP of $355.95. Visit www.videomount.com.

CONTROL MODULE

Hall Research has announced the release of the model VSA- 31-IP, an add-on module for the Switch-Cat AV systems. The new IP module allows monitoring and controlling of Switch- Cat installations via internet protocol. The Switch-Cat is the all-in-one AV system that is currently installed in hundreds of classrooms and conference rooms worldwide. The VSA-31-IP is simply inserted in the RS-232 control signal path from the AV system to the display. It is port-powered, therefore no additional power supplies are required. The IP module connects to the local network through a standard network cable. The VSA- 31-IP has a retail price of $395. Visit www.hallresearch.com.

RGB FIBER OPTIC EXTENDERS

Atlona Technologies has released a new line of video extenders that transfer high definition video over multi-mode SC type fiber optic cable up to 1,000 feet without any signal loss. These new extenders serve not only as a way for companies to send video signal far beyond the lengths of actual cables, but also provide a measure of security. Since fiber optic cable is immune to interference caused by electromagnetic fields, these extenders are for medical imaging applications where a perfect picture is necessary. Atlona’s ATRGBF30S and ATRGBF30R have an MSRP of $1,200 each. Visit www.atlona.com.

HDMI EXTENDER OVER CAT-6

Tributaries has released the HXC6 HDMI over Cat-6 extender, which provides a simple solution for sending an HDMI signal over distances of up to 147 feet virtually loss-free. Providing pure digital signal transmission and receiving, the new model is half the price and roughly a quarter the size of its predecessor, the HXC5. The HXC6’s small footprint allows it to fit easily behind flat panels or inside single- gang mudrings, offering flexible installation options so critical in custom designs. The HXC6 requires a double run of standard Cat-5E or Cat-6 network cabling. The HXC6 is packaged as a complete, ready-to-connect system that includes a compact transmitter and receiver and two 5-volt power supplies with several power adapters, making it suitable for worldwide use. The HXC6 extender, with an MSRP of $300, and HXC6R repeater, with an MSRP of $150, are sold separately. Visit www.tributariescable.com.

COMMAND AND CONTROL SWITCH

Adder has announced the Command & Control Switch, designed to give a single operator control across four connected computers. The flexibility of the CCS4USB makes it the ideal command and control solution for environments such as law enforcement, aviation, space exploration, and power generation. This is achieved by switching the keyboard and mouse between the computers to shift control of each computer. The monitors bypass the switch completely, so the CCS4USB can be deployed alongside DVI, VGA, display port, or any video standard chosen. Integrated USB2.0 switching is powered using Adder’s new USB True Emulation technology, which means the device can connect instantaneously to almost any USB interface device from graphics tablets and joysticks to touchscreens. The CCS4USB is available at a list price of $495. Visit www.adder.com.

3LCD PROJECTOR

Hitachi Home Electronics has introduced the new CP-X3010N 3LCD projector. Hitachi addresses the growing demand for networking technology with tools that lower the total cost of ownership as a result of added convenience, security, and ease of operation. The CP-X3010N offers a brightness of 3,000 lumens, a 2,000:1 contrast ratio, and networking capability. The CP-X3010N features 16 watts of built-in audio, eliminating the need for external speakers, while maintaining a low noise rating of 29 dBA in Eco Mode. Additionally, the CP-X3010N features a long lamp life of 3,000 hours in standard mode and 6,000 hours in eco mode. The CP-X3010N also features Hitachi’s proprietary “My Buttons” functionality, allowing two programmable buttons on the projector to execute any projector command. The CP-X3010N has an MSRP of $3,395. Visit www.hitachi-homeelectronics.us.

PORTABLE AUDIO RECORDER
Sony is expanding its line of portable professional audio recorders with the new PCM-M10, a palm-sized compact unit. The recorder joins Sony’s PCM-D1 and PCMD50 models to form a comprehensive family of flexible and rugged portable field recorders for every professional sound application, including live sound, house of worship, theatrical, music recording, and broadcast journalism. The new recorder is designed to be the perfect portable tool for composing music or for recording interviews, live performances, presentations, or practice sessions. It can even be used as a personal music player. The new recorder is 96 kHz/24-bit capable with electret condenser stereo microphones, 4 GB of internal flash memory, and a microSD/Memory Stick Micro slot. The PCM-M10 portable recorder has a suggested list price of $399. Visit www.sony.com.

MINI CONVERTERS

Blackmagic Design’s three new Mini Converters — Mini Converter SDI to Audio, Mini Converter Audio to SDI, and Mini Converter Optical Fiber — are now available. Mini Converter SDI to Audio de-embeds audio from the SDI input out to either four channels of balanced analog audio or eight channels of AES/EBU digital audio. Audio can be switched between analog and digital audio. SDI input video features a loop-thru output for connection to other SDI devices. Mini Converter Audio to SDI allows embedding of audio into SDI video connections. SDI loops though, and four channels of balanced analog audio or eight channels of AES/EBU digital audio can be embedded. Any audio channel can be selected, and enabled or disabled. Full sample rate converters are included on each AES/EBU audio input. All new Mini Converters are now shipping and available for $495 and the Sync Generator is available for $295. Visit www.blackmagic-design.com.

VIDEO CALIBRATION SOFTWARE

Sencore and SpectraCal have announced a strategic partnership to develop and market an innovative combination of SpectraCal CalMAN video calibration software with Sencore ColorPro calibration features. The new Sencore ColorPro by CalMAN Professional Display Calibration Software is a software measurement and management tool for professional display calibration. ColorPro by CalMAN software offers versatility in configuring a display calibration system that meets or exceeds all application and performance requirements. The software provides interface control of all luminance/color meters. Combined with the Sencore VideoPro series generators, the ColorPro by CalMAN software’s workflow and guided wizards provide unparalleled display calibration ease and accuracy. The new software is available at an MSRP of $2,495. Visit www.sencore.com.

HDMI LONG REACH COAXIAL EXTENDER

DVIGear has announced that it has deployed a new high-definition multimedia interface coaxial extender based on Gennum’s ActiveConnect technology. Fully compatible with the latest HDMI v1.3 standard, DVIGear’s new DVI-7510a coax extender supports HDMI v1.3 data rates of up to 10.2 Gbps at distances up to 100 meters with no loss of audio or video quality. Using auto-adaptive technology that automatically adjusts for varying cable lengths, this extender enables plug-and-play installation into any environment and provides instant support for today’s high-definition 1080p displays. DVIGear’s DVI-7510a HDMI Active Connect Coax Extender has a suggested end-user price of $595. Visit www.dvigear.com.

MEDIA STORAGE KIT

JVC Professional Products has introduced the ProHD Media Storage Kit, a complete storage solution for SDHC media cards that are used to record footage from the company’s new GY-HM100 and GY-HM700 camcorders. Memory cards are stored in 3x5-inch sleeves made of static-resistant polypropylene. Each ProHD Media Sleeve holds up to three cards and includes two pre-printed inserts for documenting card contents. The kit includes a rugged, lockable storage vault that can store up to 50 sleeves, a tab divider set, and 25 media sleeves. While originally designed for professionals who need to archive original footage shot on JVC’s new GY-HM100 and GY-HM700 camcorders, the ProHD Media Storage Kit is also a useful storage option for photographers and other media and data professionals. The ProHD Media Storage Kit, model MCPHDKIT, has a suggested list price of $99. Visit www.pro.jvc.com.