SHORT-THROW DIGITAL PROJECTORS
Vivitek Corporation has added two new short-throw digital projectors to its product line-up, the D520ST and D525ST. Designed for smaller settings, the Vivitek D520ST and D525ST provide large projected images. The Vivitek D520ST and D525ST both feature 2,600 lumens of brightness and 2,300:1 contrast ratio. The D525ST offers a native XGA resolution and the D520ST is a native SVGA projector. Both projectors can deliver a projected image of 23 inches to as large as 300 inches at throw ratios of 0.9 and 0.9-1.0. The D520ST and D525ST also include an enhanced wall color adjustment feature, seven pre-set enhanced display modes, and color adjustments to ensure users get clear pictures. The D520ST carries an estimated MSRP of $699 and the D525ST will be at an estimated MSRP of $799. Visit www.vivitekcorp.com.
POWERED SUBWOOFER
Mackie’s new Thump TH-18s powered subwoofer is the companion to the Thump TH-15A powered loudspeaker. Like the TH-15A, the TH-18s was designed by the same engineers who developed the SRM450v2s. The TH-18s subwoofer offers many of the same benefits as the Thump full-range model. Powerful and efficient, the TH- 18s subs complete the Thump system. They are also a great choice for use with Mackie’s SRMv2s. With an 18- inch driver, 1,000-watt power amplifier, and ultra solid construction, the TH-18s will appeal to customers across the board. With light-weight, Class-D power and massive low-end extension, the Thump TH-18s powered subwoofer has an MSRP of $799.99. Visit www.mackie.com.
NETWORK CAMERA
Canon’s has introduced a vandal-resistant fixed mini-dome network camera, the VB-C500VD. Built for indoor use, the Canon VB-C500VD is designed with special advanced features to make it ideally suited for any location where a fixed indoor security camera is needed and may be susceptible to vandalism or tampering, such as in shopping malls, educational institutions, businesses, and banking environments. Paramount to the design of this camera is Canon’s new multi-directional shock absorber, a four-spring mechanism designed to protect the camera by lessening the effects of impact from various angles. If the dome is subjected to a blunt force, the four suspension springs shift the lens moveable base in the direction of the momentum to catch and displace the force of impact. In addition to this highly developed feature, the Canon VB-C500VD also boasts a new vandal-resistant housing with tamper-proof screws. The Canon VB-C500VD has a suggested list price of $999. Visit www.usa.canon.com.
LOUDSPEAKER LINE
Wharfedale Pro has started shipping the next generation of the EVP line of loudspeakers, the EVP-NEO series. Lighter in weight with improved materials and construction, the EVP-NEO series builds on the already impressive sound quality of the EVP-X. Seven models are available in the range: the EVP-12M NEO and EVP-15M NEO are low profile monitors with the EVP-12NEO, EVP-15NEO and EVP-215NEO completing the ful-range lineup. The EVP-18SUB and EVP-15SUB subwoofers provide low-end reinforcement to the range. The cabinets are now more compact and use heavily braced MDF panels for a perfect balance of rigidity and weight reduction. The EVP-NEO range is priced starting at $249. Visit www.wharfedalepro.com.
MATRIX SWITCHERS
Atlona Technologies has released its new line of matrix switchers for component, composite, and S-video applications. Any number of the inputs can be routed to any number of the outputs independently, or the same input can be routed to all outputs simultaneously, or any other combination. For AV component switching needs, there are the AT-COMP-42M and AT-COMP-88M. The COMP-42M offers four component inputs and two component outputs, while the COMP-88M offers eight inputs and eight outputs. Atlona’s new component matrix switchers feature professional quality, lossless component with stereo audio and digital optical/coaxial. These component switchers feature manual, infrared remote, or RS232 control. The AT-COMP-42M has an MSRP of $399, the AT-COMP-88M has an MSRP of $1,999, the AT-SAV-42M has an MSRP of $189, and the AT-SAV-84M has an MSRP of $699. Visit www.atlona.com
DVI DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER
Lightware’s DA2DVI-Pro includes an EDID emulator, a cable extender, a 1 input /2 output single link DVI distribution amplifier and a DVI signal reclocker. It features Lightware’s Pixel Accurate Reclocking Technology, which eliminates the worst enemies of long distance digital transmission. After passing the DA2DVI-Pro, the signal can be transmitted to another 60 meters or more. This device stores and emulates 100 EDID, including the EDID of the last attached monitor. If you can’t find the resolution you are looking for, then users can use 50 user-programmable memory slots. DA2DVI-Pro has one single link DVI input and two single link DVI outputs. The U.S. list price for the DA2 is $995. Visit www.lightwareusa.com
VIDEO PROJECTORS
Casio America has released a new Super Slim projector model that features WXGA native resolution, bringing widescreen presentations to businesses or classrooms. The XJ-S43W model is part of Casio’s Super Slim family that includes DLP projection technology and is designed for high brightness applications and portability. Building on the Super Slim projector family and maintaining the industries slimmest profile, Casio has added WXGA resolution while achieving 2,500 ANSI lumens output. This brightness improvement, versatile 2X power zoom lens, and the addition of WXGA native resolution allows the Super Slim projector to be used in the boardroom and classroom with ease. The new Super Slim projector will provide traveling and in-house business executives, as well as educators, with advanced applications that can support their diverse needs. The XJ-S43W model has a $999 MSRP. Visit www.superslimprojector.com.
HDMI AND DVI CABLES
DVIGear has released a new suite of HDMI product solutions. These products are designed to give system integrators and custom installers greater performance and flexibility for deploying advanced digital display systems both in residential and commercial applications. DVIGear’s Super High Resolution HDMI and DVI cables are engineered for fully transparent operation with single-link bit rates up to 2.25 Gb/s/sec. Designed to support next-generation flat panel displays and projectors that feature Deep Color HDMI inputs, these cables provide flawless support for 1080p/12-bit deep color resolution at cable lengths up to 40 meters. 1080p/8-bit color is supported at cable lengths up to 50 meters. The cables range in price based on length, from $25 - $335. Visit www2.dvigear.com.
DIGITAL CONSOLE
A third member joins the Soundcraft Si Series family, the even more compact Soundcraft Si1 digital live sound console. The new Si1 has a very compact footprint of just 1200mm width, meaning it fits nicely into space-restricted areas such as theaters, small venues, and Houses of Worship, and comes at a competitive price. As standard the Si1 has 32 mic inputs mapped on 16 faders, and with four dedicated Stereo Line channels, the four dedicated FX Returns from the four stereo Lexicon FX processors can mix up to 48 inputs. Eight balanced insert sends and returns are provided, along with the same bus structure as the Si2 and Si3 of 24 group/aux busses, eight matrix busses, and a full complement of monitor talkback and main bus output. The Si1 has a list price of under $22,500. Visit www.harman.com.
FIBER INPUT CARDS AND TRANSMITTER
Crestron DigitalMedia (DM) fiber input cards and transmitter are now shipping. DM delivers a only complete, integrated solution for the digital age: reliable switching and distribution of all analog audio and video, high-res computer, HDMI, DVI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, and USB keyboard/ mouse control. DM fiber solutions are fully HDCP-compliant, and enable full 1080p60 with Deep Color transmission up to 1000 ft./300m using Crestron CresFiber or third-party multimode fiber. The DMC-F and DMC-F-DSP cards provide a fiber input to the modular DM-MD8X8 and DMMD16X16 switchers and the single-card DMCI enclosure. The DMC-F fiber input card has an MSRP of $1,400, the DMC-FDSP fiber input card w/downmixing has an MSRP of $1,600, and the DM-TX-100-F DigitalMedia fiber transmitter has an MSRP of $1,500. Visit www.crestron.com.
REMOTE CONTROL COMBINER
Juice Goose has introduced an easy-to-install device that enables control of a power sequencing system from any one of three remote locations. Installation involves only connection of four RJ-45 cables. No settings or programming are required. The RC-DM3 provides plug-and-play interface between any number of Juice Goose CQ Series power sequencers and up to three RC-5 key switch remote control modules. The RC-DM3 enables whichever remote control device was the latest to be used. When the switch position on that RC-5 changes, the RC-DM3 automatically communicates that change to the CQ power sequence system. The RC-DM3 also features a terminal on the back of the chassis for connection to an emergency alarm trigger, which can cause the RC-DM3 to sequence down a powered system in the event of a safety-related event. The RC-DM3 has an MSRP of $337. Visit www.juicegoose.com.
FIBER OPTIC MATRIX SWITCHER
Extron Electronics has introduced the FOX 4G Matrix 7200, a high performance, modular fiber optic matrix switcher for complete, end-to-end digital AV signal transmission and routing over fiber optic cable. It is expandable from 8x8 up to 72x72, and supports digital switching at rates up to 4.25 Gb/s. With hot-swappable I/O boards, real-time system monitoring, and redundant, hot-swappable power supplies, the FOX 4G Matrix 7200 delivers reliable, enterprise-wide switching of fiber optic AV and control signals for any mission-critical environment. The FOX 4G Matrix 7200 is compatible with the FOX Series of fiber optic digital transmitters and receivers. Visit www.extron.com.
PORTABLE PROJECTOR
Epson has introduced the PowerLite 1716, the latest addition to its PowerLite 1700- series mobile projector line. Priced at $999, the PowerLite 1716 is a sub-four pound multimedia projector that offers a range of ease-of-use capabilities, XGA resolution, and 2,700 lumens color light output and white light output for rich, colorful images in any setting. Designed as an affordable solution for corporate and on-the-go professionals, as well as educators, this value-priced projector offers an advanced feature set for easy set up and operation, including USB Plug ‘n Play that displays images and audio on both your computer and projector screen simply by connecting a USB cable. In addition, the PowerLite 1716 offers increased flexibility with optional wireless add-ons for advanced, quick control and connectivity. Visit www.epson.com.
HDMI-OVER-FIBER EXTENSION SYSTEMS
Obonok Technologies has announced its HDMI-over-single fiber transmitters and receivers. Known as the Blu-Wire XP Fiber Series, the two transmitters and two receivers enable integrators to utilize both multimode fiber and UTP backbones to distribute HDMI v1.3, HDCP plus addressable RS-232, IR or USB, out to a 20,000 meters, or 12.4 miles. At the same time, the new Fiber XP Series greatly reduces the cost of high-end HDMI extension in digital signage, broadcast, telepresence, retail HDTV display, conferencing, and residential applications. The Blu-Wire Fiber Series makes it possible to extend/distribute the most demanding HDMI configurations with HDCP content protection, plus control signals, with virtually no limit. The Blu-Wire XP Fiber Series is available starting at under $1,000. Visit www.interactav.net.