MULTI LAYER HI-RESOLUTION MIXER SEAMLESS SWITCHER

Analog Way’s (Booth N951) Eikos by Analog Way is a new multi layer mixer scaler seamless switcher. Eikos is designed to offer up to 12 inputs including four fitted with SDI and two fitted with DVI-D. With digital processing, Eikos outputs digital and analog signals in DVI and VGA simultaneously with a selection of many formats from HDTV to Computer 2K. Eikos offers three different operating modes: multi layer mixer, 12 by two seamless native matrix and QuadraVision modes. Fully controlled from its own front panel as well as from its remote control software or from the Orchestra, and the new RK300 remote consoles, Eikos offers a large range of utilization. Visit www.analogway.com.

FIELD-TERMINATABLE HDMI CONNECTOR

BTX’s (Booth C6460) field-terminatable HDMI cablemount male connector allows installers to quickly and easily create custom-length HDMI assemblies of up to 39 feet at resolutions of 1080p, 12-bit deep color. For AV, home theater, digital signage, or any other application requiring HDMI, the device resolves the issue of fitting a connector through conduit, and eliminates excess cable behind the rack or inside a wall. Compatible with HDMI 1.4, the connector is terminated through the insulation displacement connection process, which is designed to provide a secure and reliable connection, only requires a blade and a HDMI hand tool. Visit www.btx.com.

SUBWOOFER

Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems (Booth C6748) launched the big brother to the NEXO RS15, the new NEXO RS18 sub. The NEXO RS18 is the second product in the company’s Ray Sub Series, which was first revealed 15 months ago. The new compact dual 18-inch Ray SUB is designed to perform in both directional and omni-directional modes and has the ability to be flown or stacked in configurations tailored to the application’s coverage needs. It is a practical solution in installations and truck packs where space is at a premium. The RS-18 can be used with a wide variety of NEXO systems, from GEO T to the PS15 R2. Visit www.yamahacommercialaudio.com.

LOUDSPEAKERS

Electro-Voice (Booth C6302) is launching additions to its EV-Innovation family of installationdedicated loudspeakers at InfoComm 2010. Now Electro-Voice introduces the new EVA, EVF, and EVH models enhanced by the performance of Electro-Voice’s latest DVX and SMX woofers and the new DH7N neodymium compression driver. The new EVA-SG2 and EVA-EG2 grids allow EVA subwoofers to be arrayed with full-range elements. The new EVA-CG coupler grid allows single subwoofers to be flown behind a full-range array, or to configure dual subs in front with a single sub behind for cardioid arrays. EVF-1122D/XX 12-inch and EVF-1152D/XX 15-inch full-range systems augment the currently available S full-range systems, featuring higher power, 500-W woofers, the DVX3121A and DVX3151A. Visit www.electrovoice.com.

IPHONE/IPAD APP

HaiVision’s (Booth N2539) VFiControl technology is an iPhone/iPad application that simplifies the recording of live events in real time. VFiControl enables users to control the Furnace’s recording process, apply real-time metadata on the fly, and review video recording directly on the mobile device. VFiControl is ideal for controlling the recording, review, and publishing processes of medical procedures, medical skills and other training simulations, lectures, military exercises, and sporting events. With VFiControl, users can instantly review the recording directly on their mobile device prior to publishing it directly to the Furnace IP video system. HaiVision enables clients to capture media easily, and empowering the media library with real-time metadata helps to deliver intelligent video to the enterprise. Visit www.haivision.com.

WIRELESS DIGITAL AUDIO RECEIVERS

Zaxcom’s (Booth C6483) TRX900LT digital audio transceiver combines wireless transmission, recording, and remote control receiving functions into a single, low-cost system. The TRX900LT features 100-percent digital transmission for audio quality that rivals a hard-wired system, and is superior to all analog and hybrid wireless units. All audio transmissions from the TRX900LT are fully encrypted to eliminate the possibility of production audio interception and theft. With a patented internal timecode-referenced audio recorder that backs up all wireless transmissions on a removable microSD card, the TRX900LT eliminates the possibility of audio loss due to interference or signal dropout. Visit www.zaxcom.com.

POWERED PROCESSOR

Ashly Audio’s (Booth C6659) pêma (Protea Equipped Media Amplifier) is a powered processor. By merging Ashly’s open-architecture DSP functionality with Ashly’s amplifier performance inside a two-rack space unit, pêma is designed to lower overall system cost, occupy less space, improve energy efficiency, and simplify system installation and programming. Four and eight amplifier channel versions are available at both 125 and 250 Watts per channel. Visit www.ashly.com.

ONBOARD AMPLIFIER

Soundsphere’s (Booth C6436) 30 Watt Power2 amplifier adds onboard amplification to the company’s Model 110B or Model Q-6 loudspeaker. The Power2 features two balanced line level inputs, each with gain control, and master gain control. Designed particularly for applications where only a single broad dispersion 110B or Q-6 loudspeaker is required for coverage, the Power 2 makes a separate amplifier unnecessary. This results in an easier and less expensive installation in such areas as small warehouses, open-ceiling classrooms or lecture halls with video projectors, board rooms and small retail stores. Visit www.soundsphere.com.

TOUCH PANEL CONTROLLER

Altinex (Booth C4131) introduces a new offering in the company’s Neutron Series controller line: the CP500-100 Controller. Designed to extend the capabilities of the company’s regarded MultiTouch line of touch panels, the Neutron CP500-100 is a rackmountable. Providing multi-point device control and the ability to reside in any standard 19-inch equipment rack, the Ethernet-based, Neutron CP500-100 Controller supports multiple Altinex MultiTouch touch panels and provides control of up to eight RS-232 bi-directional devices, eight IR devices, eight Relay-based devices, and eight Sensor devices—making it the ideal large system controller for managing projectors and LCD/Plasma display panels, lighting, motorized equipment such as drapes or drop-down screens, and HVAC Visit www.altinex.com.

USB MICROPHONES

Marshall Electronics’ new line of Professional Series USB microphones has been released. Under Marshall’s MXL (Booth C6450) brand, the company unveils the MXL Pro 1B, their first microphone designed specifically for video chats, web conferencing and podcasting. The MXL Pro 1B works with any over-the-internet communication service like ooVoo, Skype, AIM and iChat and offers consumers plug and play mobility and high quality audio. Visit www.mxlmics.com.

LINE ARRAY

WorxAudio Technologies (Booth C7816) features its X1M-P Line Array. The new X1M-P is a two-way, compact line array loudspeaker system designed for the reproduction of speech and music program material. Engineered for use as either a frontfill, stage monitor, or choir monitor system, this exceptional new loudspeaker excels at a wide variety of sound reinforcement applications, including corporate / industrial presentation venues, performance venues and clubs, houses of worship, theaters, and AV production. Like all loudspeakers systems in the TrueLine Series, the transducer complement in the X1M-P is world-class. This loudspeaker incorporates a medium format, 1-inch exit compression driver coupled to a stabilized proprietary FlatWave Former that delivers clear but penetrating high frequencies. Visit www.worxaudio.com.

QMOD-HD MODULATOR

Contemporary Research’s (Booth C6210) QMOD-HD modulators easily convert PC-driven HD VGA and component into an HDTV digital cable channel. The QMOD-HD opens the door to distribution of digital signage and HD subscriber sources using existing broadband coax cabling in sports, retail and entertainment facilities, corporate offices, colleges, schools, and worship centers. The QMOD-HD is designed to accept HD VGA and component analog video plus digital or stereo audio, and convert the inputs into a 720p/1080i MPEG-2 digital media stream. Then, using the same technology as TV and cable broadcasters, the unit formats and amplifies the signal as an agile QAM digital cable channel. Visit www.crwww.com.

CARDIOID EARSET MICROPHONE

Hosa Technology (Booth C6542) announces the Da-Cappo DA15 Cardioid Earset Microphone with Earbud Monitor. By combining an earset microphone with an in-ear monitor, the new Da-Cappo DA15 provides comfort and freedom of movement for onscreen performers and production staff alike. The capsule found in the new DA15 incorporates a sensitivity rating of -51 dB and a maximum SPL rating of 130 dB—making it well-suited for performers who routinely find themselves in loud performance surroundings. This high-performance, back-electret condenser microphone provides off-axis rejection by using a front-facing capsule engineered to be positioned at the corner of the performer’s mouth. Visit www.hosatech.com.

TOOLBOX LINE

Gefen’s (Booth N1751) ToolBox line of products offers a new form factor with enhanced features for HDMI v1.3. Five new products come with built-in wall mountable capability in either a flat black or glossy white finish. The Gefen ToolBox line is designed to supply an alternative to rack mounted systems, with a smaller enclosure, built-in EDID detection and support for both two-channel and multi-channel audio. All support high definition resolutions to 1080p full HD. Expanded HDMI v1.3 features include deep color, lip sync, Dolby TrueHD and DTS Master Audio. Two switchers, one matrix and two splitters are currently available under the ToolBox line. All inputs/outputs for HDMI v1.3 are on the front panel, easily accessible when wall mounted. Visit www.gefen.com.

INTERACTIVE PEN DISPLAYS

Wacom (Booth N1823) is changing how knowledge is dispersed with its new DTU-2231 and DTU-1631 interactive pen displays. The new DTU models’ direct pen-on-screen input is designed to optimize presentation proficiency and interactivity. Speakers, trainers and project members can draw, annotate and write directly on the screen to deliver more powerful content in the most effective and natural manner possible. Featuring a 21.5-inch widescreen HD display with 1920 x 1080 resolution, the DTU-2231 raises the bar for professionals who strive to provide their audiences with the ultimate, and most collaborative, viewing experience. Visit www.wacom.com.

SURFACE-MOUNT SPEAKER

SoundTube Entertainment (Booth C4445) will release the new SM31-EZ speaker. This high fidelity micro module offers sonic performance with simple mounting and high power handling. The SM31-EZ is a surface-mount, threeinch speaker incorporating a three-inch polypropylene full range driver with butyl rubber surround. The speaker features a new SoundTube mounting system that rotates 0 to 90 degrees, connected to a wall plate that swivels 173 degrees in both directions. No tools are needed to lock the speaker’s positioning. With all wires connecting at the speaker’s wall plate back box, installations contain no visible wires; components are weatherized with a sealed enclosure and aluminum grille for indoor or outdoor use. Visit www.soundtube.com.

ENERGY MANAGEMENT

Crestron’s (Booth C5203) new RoomView Green Light enterprise software is designed to help corporations, schools, and builders drastically reduce energy consumption and meet global carbon reduction targets. RoomView Green Light enables simple control, management and monitoring of an organization’s environmental systems in every room of every building worldwide from an easyto- use interface. Visit crestron.com.

PAGE STATION

QSC Audio (Booth C6636) is introducing the PS-1600H, PS-800H, PS-400H page stations and a suite of supporting software functions including page routing with multi-level priority override, delay, and queuing as well as message scheduling and triggering for the Q-Sys Networked Audio platform. The page stations connect directly to the Q-Sys core via a standard Gigabit network with Power over Ethernet. With these new hardware and software additions, facilities needing sophisticated public address capabilities can now take advantage of all the power and functionality that Q-Sys platform offers. Visit QSCAudio.com

AUDIO PROCESSING SYSTEM

Lectrosonics (Booth C6324) announces that the first three models in the company’s ASPEN line of DSP matrix audio processors are now shipping: the SPN1624 matrix mixer, the SPN16i input-only module, and the SPNConference telephone hybrid unit for teleconferencing. Employing proprietary algorithms developed by Lectrosonics and the latest in high-speed DSP hardware, the new ASPEN series features include TCP/IP control over Ethernet, unlimited input expandability, real-time clock, 48- channel matrix bus, 1 Gbps expansion port, and true 48-Volt phantom powering for all inputs. At the heart of the ASPEN system is Lectrosonics’ Proportional Gain Algorithm (PGA) for auto-mixing without the use of noise gates, resulting in transparent audio and increased gain before feedback. Five mixing modes are individually selectable for every matrix cross point. Visit www.lectrosonics.com.

DEEP COLOR

SANYO (Booth C5125) introduces the PLV-Z4000, a 120 Hz HD 3 LCD front projector with 1080p capability. With SANYO’s TopazReal HD system, the projector produces enhanced image quality and has a 3D color management system. Through dual HDMI 1.3b inputs, it is Deep Color and x.v.Color-capable. Rated at 1,200 ANSI lumens with a 65,000:1 contrast ratio. Visit http://us.SANYO.com.

STARRY-STARRY NIGHT

Stewart Filmscreen’s StarCam (Booth N925) is an optional accessory that outfits StarGlas, Stewart’s laminated rear projection screen, with a custom integrated camera housing. The clear glass camera port acoustically isolates the projection space from the audience while the black inlay border gives the appearance of the camera disappearing from audience view. The black inlay also helps to frame the image area and increase perceived contrast while adding a high tech appearance to the screen. Visit stewartfimscreen.com

3G TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER MODULES

Telecast Fiber Systems’ (Booth N217) TeleCube family of 3G transmitter and receiver modules were developed specifically for OEM applications. The TeleCube system offers broadcasters a highly flexible I/O solution for distribution of HD/SDI signals via fiber optics, as well as copper cable. Combining a number of features such as lasers, detectors, EQ, and drivers and receivers in a compact, integrated package, each TeleCube module allows a single I/O port to be configured as an input or output for either fiber or copper. By simply plugging a TeleCube onto any FPGA-based device, engineers can instantly configure the device for 3Gbps optical or electrical input and/or output. Visit www.telecast-fiber.com.

VGA/XGA DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER

RDL (Booth C7026) EZ Series’ EZ-VM12 VGA/XGA Distribution Amplifier 1X2 is a high-resolution computer video distribution amplifier with two outputs. The input has an associated front-panel BIT ID switch to assure compatibility with various computers. The two outputs are driven by video line amplifiers that provide flat, wideband response. The EZ?VM12 is used in houses of worship, restaurants, clubs, meeting rooms, class rooms, conference rooms, stores and in commercial AV systems. Visit www.rdlnet.com.

TEMPLATE MAKER

X2O Media’s (Booth N1961) Xpresenter 3.0 combines ease of use with the broadcast-quality graphics the company is known for. Version 3.0 includes an overhaul of the Xpresenter Template Maker application running inside Microsoft PowerPoint, to integrate content management and simple drag-and-drop placement of objects. Content creation is further simplified with new Microsoft Office add-ins for PowerPoint, Word, and Excel, making it easier than ever for users to update content. Xpresenter is an end-to-end platform designed to make creating, managing, and distributing broadcast-quality digital signage content on networks of all sizes available to all. Visit www.x2omedia.com.

DISPLAY CONTROL SYSTEM

Contemporary Research (Booth C6210) has completely redesigned its Display Express display control system. Display Express is an end-user driven application. The new navigation scheme in Version 4.3 enhances ease of access, while opening up space for the new implementation of groups and for future changes. The design also offers a more logical arrangement for control, editing and setup pages. Display Express, which offers simple and powerful operation with easily accessible Web pages. Site managers can easily add new controllers and options without hiring system programmers. Visit www.crwww.com.

MULTI-FORMAT MEDIA PRESENTATION SWITCHER

Extron Electronics (Booth N701) introduces the MPS 409, a multi-format presentation switcher for digital and analog signals. It combines five independent switchers in a single compact enclosure: 3x1 HDMI with embedded audio, 2x1 DVI, 2x1 VGA/HDTV component video, 2x1 composite video, and 9x1 analog stereo audio. For optimum flexibility in system design, the MPS 409 features three selectable switching modes, including the ability to route all DVI and HDMI sources to the display using a single HDMI cable. EDID Minder provides continuous EDID communications between the HDMI, DVI, and VGA sources and the display device and ensures the reliable display of video. Visit www.extron.com.

DIGITAL WIRELESS INTERCOM SYSTEM

HME’s (Booth C6465) new DX121 Digital Wireless Intercom System’s compact, robust design was made for longevity. And its ease of use, added features, affordability and expandability are the perfect solution for today’s requirements. The DX121 plugs into the intercom headset jack of any hardwired intercom station, extending the range of the operator for up to 1,000 feet. It is powerful enough to support multiple channel applications—up to eight systems can be used in the same location. Engineered with the latest in 2.4GHz Spectrum Friendly technology, the DX121 also serves requirements for a lower-cost system that can be expanded as communication requirements change. Visit www.hme.com.

LINE ARRAY

D.A.S. Audio (Booth C6309) has expanded the Aero Series 2 range of line arrays with a new powered unit ideal for small to medium applications. The Aero 8A debuted at the recent ISE show in Amsterdam along with the LX-212A powered companion subwoofer. The new Aero 8A was designed to provide audio professionals with line array performance from a compact enclosure. Measuring only 24.5 x 52.6 x 35.5 cm, the easy to handle units can be configured into arrays that provide both power and predictability. The unit is equipped with a 3rd generation Class D power amplifier and digital signal processing. Visit www.dasaudio.com.

CONFERENCING SOLUTIONS

Media Vision USA (Booth C7396) will display the TAIDEN delegate microphone HCS-4886D/20, the newest addition to the varied product range offered in the TAIDEN 4100 fully digital conferencing series. The new contribution units are for use in council chambers, hotels, auditoriums, and any other application requiring high quality sound and control over the meeting. This new model offers a larger back-lit LCD for displaying Text Messaging, Voting Results, Menu Options, and when used with Simultaneous Interpretation the LCD will display the full language name and channel number. The modern design of the HCS-4886/20 will allow for mounting as a table-top unit or a flush-mounted unit. Visit www.mediavision-usa.com.

ENHANCED CUSTOMIZATION

Listen Technologies’ (Booth C6828) new product line, ListenPoint, offers system customization options via the ListenPoint Control Unit or free software. The customization functionality comes in response to customer demand for innovative capabilities for both the installer and the end user. Visit listentech.com.

THE NEW MATRIX

Hall Research’s (Booth N2025) HDMI 1.3 Matrix Switches are controllable via: front panel, Serial, IR, and IP (with built-in web server). Features include intuitive front panel control, EDID and HDCP management, color depth conversion (maintains HDMI 1.3 from all sources), Genesis Control Command Set, preset routing pattern save and recall functions. Visit hallresearch.com.

HIGH-BRIGHTNESS, HIGH-VALUE

Digital Projection International’s (Booth N939) E-Vision WXGA 600 is a new single-chip projector line. This DLP WXGA unit offers numerous lens options, swappable color wheels and advanced color controls, 6,000 lumens, 2400:1 (1000:1 native contrast). MSRP is $5,995. Visit digitalprojection.com.

ACCEPTING COMPOSITE VIDEO

TV One's (BoothC5044) CORIOview C2-6104A 4-Window Video Processor now accepts composite video as a new selection, in addition to component video, RGB, and DVI inputs to place up to four sizeable windows on a single DVI output, with each window powered by a separate CORIO2 scaling engine providingpicture-in-picture flexibility. Offers five DVI-U inputs which are the same as a DVI-I connection with the additional flexibility of accepting composite video signals using a BNC to DVI adapter. Visit tvone.com.

APPLE-READY LECTERNS

Tecom (Booth C4359), maker of the TechPod Interactive Multimedia Lectern, announces its latest feature, a docking port allowing iPads and iPhones to directly interact with the TechPod’s integrated audio-visual technologies. Visit techpod.com.