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New MVP Members
BG, the world leader in planar ribbon loudspeaker technology. BG Corporation is a leading designer and manufacturer of high performance loudspeakers for the audio, home theater, custom and commercial installation markets. BG utilizes its patented planar ribbon technology to produce the finest loudspeakers for an array of high quality professional and residential applications. For more information please visit www.bgradia.com.
The world famous Clipsal brand is Australia’s number one brand of electrical accessories. Established in 1920, Clipsal is also a market leader in data communications, industrial and home automation markets.Comprising over 20,000 different lines, Clipsal’s vast product range is manufactured at its head office in Bowden, South Australia as well as regional satellite factories in Nuriootpa and Strathalbyn as well as Bayswater, Vic.Responsible for employing over 2300 people Australia wide, Clipsal’s current Executive General Manager is Erik Scholz. For more information please visit www.clipsal.com.au.
Cool Components manufactures cooling and venting products for today's residential systems. From spot cooling audio video components to venting cabinets and equipment closets, our products have been designed to protect components and systems from the heat that is naturally generated by today's systems. Protecting equipment prevents annoying thermal shutdowns and extends the life of equipment. The installation and setup of today’s audio video systems poses many challenges to owners of AV equipment and professional installation companies alike. We know this because our background is in the sales, installation, and support of consumer electronics and in particular the custom Audio Video and Residential Technology fields. Our experience and expertise both inspires and facilitates the development of quality products and services designed to fill a void in the current marketplace.
For more information visit www.coolcomponents.com.
HAI (Home Automation, Inc.) is a privately held manufacturer of integrated automation and security products for residential and commercial use based in New Orleans, LA. Incorporated in 1985, HAI has developed a full line of award-winning automation products, including home control systems, programmable communicating thermostats, smart light switches, Whole Home Audio systems, video surveillance equipment, Touchscreen interfaces, and software that allows access and control of an automation system over the Internet. All products are sold through HAI’s worldwide network of Distribution Partners and installed by trained dealers in over 80 countries. For more information please visit www.homeauto.com.
Newport Audio is a designer and manufacturer of high quality in-wall speakers that seamlessly integrate with quality décor. Newport Audio’s proprietary drivers and crossovers can handle both low and ultra high power demands while delivering acoustically accurate audiophile sound. For more information please visit their website at www.newportaudio.com.
Square D® is a market-leading global brand of Schneider Electric for NEMA type electrical distribution and industrial control products, systems and services. Square D products are found in all types of residential, commercial and industrial construction, in a wide range of manufacturing and processing facilities, and in or on the products of other manufacturers. Schneider Electric, headquartered in Paris, France, is a global electrical industry leader with sales of approximately $23.7 billion (U.S.) in 2007. For more information please visit http://www.squared.com.
Returning MVP Members
APC designs and manufactures products that exceed industry safety and performance standards. Millions of users around the world depend on APC every day to protect their data centers, networks, computers and home electronics. H Type Power Conditioners provide guaranteed protection against damaging surges and spikes while eliminating power as a source of audio-video signal degradation. The S Type Power Conditioners with Battery Backup not only offer both of these benefits, but also battery backup power to prevent interruptions, lost DVR/multi-media server data, lost pre-sets and premature projector bulb wear and tear when the power goes out. For more information visit www.apcc.com.
From its inception in 1989, Atlantic Technology's mission has been to produce home entertainment products that exemplify the very best in both performance and value. The company specializes in complete high-performance multi-channel speaker systems, state-of-the-art home theater electronics components, and products for custom audio/video installation. For more information on Atlantic Technology and its many fine products for home theater and custom audio/video installation, visit www.atlantictechnology.com or call 781-762-6300.
Canton started out with a very simple mission statement – to produce the best loudspeakers in their class. Today, the goal is only slightly different -- to produce the best loudspeakers in every quality and price class. To achieve this, Canton creates timeless designs that perform exceptionally well with a level of quality that is second to none. Canton Elektronik GmbH + Co. KG was founded in 1973. Canton has shaped the construction of the German and European loudspeaker industry for more than 25 years. Since the early 1970s, the United States market has been supported by the subsidiary, Canton Electronics Corporation, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. For more information please visit www.cantonusa.com.
FSR Inc. has been manufacturing products for the audio, video and machine vision industries for over 25 years. Headquartered in West Paterson, New Jersey. FSR manufactures over 150 standard products plus provides custom design and manufacturing for various OEM accounts. FSR is well known for hotel audio control, floor and wall boxes, camera switches, and audio and video control and switching equipment. Our equipment is designed and manufactured in our facility. The products you purchase from us are "made in the USA." For more information please visit www.fsrinc.com.
30 years ago, NAD (originally an acronym for New Acoustic Dimension) set out to create a new kind of audio company. We were a group of audio-industry veterans: manufacturers, retailers, distributors, and — above all — listeners. We were driven by passion for great sound and by the desire to cut through the marketing hype and over-elaboration that had become pervasive in the audio industry. We wanted to provide what people really wanted instead of what they were being sold. We want to make clear that every NAD component at every level is designed and manufactured for satisfying performance — for realistic, detailed, convincing reproduction of the original sound. To our minds, designing for maximum value almost always means achieving maximum real-world performance as well. For more information on NAD high performance products please visit www.nadelectronics.com.
At Runco, we take great pride in offering you "The World's Finest Home Theater Products". As the recognized leader in home video innovation, and the brand that connoisseurs aspire to own, we are constantly advancing the technological envelope. We've engineered all of our products not only to recreate the movie theater experience at home with authenticity, but to surpass the quality of movie theater presentations. After all, the experience is what we're all about. For more information visit www.runco.com.
Velodyne Acoustics, Inc., founded in 1983, is universally recognized as the leading manufacturer of high-performance, low distortion powered subwoofers at all price levels. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, the company's technically innovative audio products are available through a select group of authorized dealers, custom installers, and distributors worldwide. For more information visit www.velodyne.com.
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D-Tools Manufacturer December News
AMX
AMX Octaire: 72 New Fixed Matrix Switchers Now Available
- 600 MHz average bandwidth
- Industry leading Ultra-Flat ±3 dB
- Configurations for 32 to 64 video sources and destinations
If you’re outfitting a facility that requires extremely high RGBHV or HDTV video resolution with or without stereo audio for 32 to 64 video sources and destinations, trust AMX Octaire fixed matrix switchers to get your signal to its destination with second to none accuracy.
AMX is pleased to unveil 72 all-new, Octaire switchers, which are exactly what your customers in mission-critical government facilities, corporate and entertainment environments and even large scale homes have been waiting for. Available in a configuration to suit just about any demanding application, these switchers feature wideband video boards with unparalleled specifications including a full 600 MHz average bandwidth at our industry leading Ultra-Flat ±3 dB.
Additionally, unmatched crosstalk specifications ensure channel to channel isolation for unprecedented noise reduction throughout the switching system. Stereo audio connections can be wired for balanced or unbalanced audio and feature both input gain and output volume adjustments. Systems include standard redundant power supplies with independent input power paths to ensure zero downtime in mission critical installations. Standard features include vertical internal switching functionality, as well as integrated front panel control, TCP/IP and RS-232 control ports.
- 600 MHz average bandwidth @ our tightly measured ultra-flat +/- 3 dB response
- Stereo audio w/ digital volume control and input gain control
- Superior crosstalk specifications
- Digital PureSync signal technology
- Standard RS-232 and integrated TCP/IP control ports
- Fully redundant power supplies
- Standard vertical interval switching
- Service Access Spacing on BNC connections ensures easy accessibility
- Simple Touch locking X/Y Control Panel featuring backlit buttons
Device Discovery enabled Learn more about AMX Octaire and our entire world of award-winning solutions at www.amx.com..
FSR
FSR introduces the OWB Outdoor Wall Box
The new OWB-X Outdoor Wall Boxes are the only wall boxes on the market designed specifically for AV, IT and Control. Locking doors in brushed aluminum are standard with other color and style options available upon request. These stylish covers have “flip up” cable entry doors so that the main cover door can be locked once the cables are connected. Two box styles are available that will allow for either flush “in wall” or surface “on wall” mounting. The back box is currently available with four different connector mounting configurations. The internal connector mounting styles handle standard gang plates, FSR’s huge assortment IPS inserts, “XLR” type connectors or a blank plate is supplied for custom fabricating by the user. The enclosures are constructed in NEMA-4 style and with the integral door will meet the NEMA-3 and 3R ratings providing protection against falling dirt, rain, sleet and snow.”
For a complete data sheet or sales/technical information, call 1-800-332-FSR1 or visit www.fsrinc.com.
Furman
New Furman Products to Be Demonstrated at ISE 2009
Furman provides comprehensive worldwide power management solutions for Pro A/V and residential home cinema applications. Featured at this year's show are Furman's new Prestige Series P-1400 AR E voltage regulator, new PL-8C E, PL-PLUS C E, and PL-PRO DMC E Classic Series power conditioners/light modules for A/V professionals, and the critically acclaimed Reference/Elite i-Series home cinema power management solutions.
Prestige Series P-1400 AR E Voltage Regulator: At ISE 2009, Furman will unveil the new Prestige Series P-1400 AR E export voltage regulator for A/V professionals. The P-1400 AR E utilizes Furman's exclusive True RMS voltage regulation technology to provide stable voltage to connected equipment, along with Furman's trusted Series Multi-Stage Protection (SMP), automatic Extreme Voltage Shutdown (EVS) and Linear Filtering (LiFT) protection and filtering technologies.
The P-1400 AR E offers stable voltage output (selectable between 220V and 240V) with a 6-amp capacity. Furman's True RMS Auto Regulation Technology utilizes an ultra-low noise, microprocessor-controlled eight-tap toroidal autoformer, assuring quiet operation for critical listening and recording applications with minimal leakage of stray magnetic fields. The P-1400 AR E ensures maximum connected equipment longevity and performance, particularly for A/V installations that experience voltage fluctuations, or mobile A/V racks which may be subjected to generator power or unstable voltage at different locations. The P-1400 AR E features a switchable front-panel digital voltmeter/ammeter with a color-coded voltage range indicator for comprehensive power monitoring.
The P-1400 AR E offers an attractive new industrial design and full feature set, including a front-panel convenience outlet and USB charger for personal media devices, cell phones, or to power a gooseneck lamp. It features 10 rear-panel IEC outlets and includes the robust protection and filtration that make Furman the most trusted name in the industry, with LiFT to reduce AC line noise, SMP for the highest level of surge protection available, and automatic EVS to protect connected equipment from dangerous extreme over/under voltage conditions. The unit's Shucko power cord is detachable and Furman offers a variety of power cords to ensure compatibility with regional power standards.
The Prestige Series P-1400 AR E Export Voltage Regulator will be available in March 2009.
More information is available at www.furmansound.com and www.panamax.com.
HAI
HAI has introduced more new products in 2008 than in any one year in the company’s history. As a leader in the integrated home controls industry since 1985, HAI builds on a proven track record with continuous innovation. In December 2008, HAI will be shipping a new version of its PC Access 3.0 set up software for it’s Omni and Lumina home control systems. The new version adds incredible programming flexibility to enhance the benefits of the controllers and to make them easier to operate and program.
Additionally HAI, will began shipping a new Access Control product family that allows keyless entry to homes, businesses, pool areas, and garages. HAI Access Control cards can also be tied in to any home automation functions that the HAI Omni or Lumina family controller is capable of including lighting, energy management, surveillance, and audio. For example: swiping a card can disarm the alarm, release the door lock, light a pathway into the house, change the temperature, and turn on several zones of a whole home audio system, and select their volume and source.
HAI is also now shipping the HAI Power Hub, a digital high efficiency power source engineered to meet the forthcoming ENERGY STAR requirements for power supplies and battery backups. It is designed to provide power to several HAI products, including the HAI Access Control Readers with electric or magnetic locks, Omni Consoles, OmniTouch 5.7 Touchscreens, and many other devices.
And finally, HAI continues to expand it’s presence internationally offering two “Introduction to HAI” training classes on February 5, 2009 in conjunction with the ISE show in Amsterdam. To register for the classes or for more information on HAI’s newest products, please visit www.homeauto.com.
HD Giants
HDGIANTS, the leading distributor of high definition entertainment directly into the livingroom, and moodSeer, a leading manufacturer of high-end music servers, have teamed up to deliver custom installers a compelling demonstration tool to help showcase home entertainment installations and close sales. This unique package includes a moodSeer music server pre-loaded with high definition content from MusicGiants®; in essence, the ideal way for dealers to "set the mood" for potential clients.
The dealer package includes a full 2 zone moodSeer system at a deep discount to provide dealers an economical way to showcase the moodSeer product line. Until now, what has been missing is an exceptional music collection to go along with the demo - enter HDGIANTS.
HDGIANTS is currently the only digital distributor licensed to distribute music in a high definition lossless codec from all of the major music labels including Sony Music Group,, Universal Music Group, EMI Music Group, Warner Music Group, Concord Music Group and Naxos U.S.A. Its MusicGiants' product delivers high definition sound quality that is up to seven times better than any other digital download service. MusicGiants® HD files are encoded in the WMA lossless audio codec which, at a sample rate of 44.1/16, yields the same sound quality as a CD. For information on HDGIANTS, visit www.HDGIANTS.com.
NAD
NAD Electronics, the highly regarded manufacturer of high-performance audio/video components, has introduced a unique Upgrade Program enabling dealers and installers to offer custom configurations to owners of NAD’s high-value A/V products. Each Upgrade Module allows an owner to install one or more elements of NAD’s innovative new mechanical architecture, Modular Design Construction (MDC), intoselect NAD A/V Receivers and Preamp-Processors.
Developed exclusively by NAD, MDC provides numerous benefits and advantages. It greatly improves products’ performance, functionality and ease of use, while protecting them against premature obsolescence. It also simplifies product servicing, and enables NAD to more quickly bring to market new “advanced technology” features.
MDC updates NAD’s Building Block Concept, a powerful design approach the company pioneered more than 30 years ago. The Building Block Concept allowed NAD’s integrated stereos to accommodate more powerful amplifiers while retaining the preamp section of the integrated amp. MDC reinvents the concept by combining NAD’s traditional benchmark-performance pedigree with leading-edge, feature-driven technologies, yielding the critical operational functionality today’s video-centric world requires.
Kicking off the MDC Upgrade Program are four plug-in modules that add valuable features and capabilities while enhancing input and output connectivity. These first four modules cover digital audio and HDMI functions, component and analog video functions, and two-channel and multi-channel analog audio functions. Additional modules are planned.
The announced modules include two options for upgrading audio performance and two options for upgrading video performance. By giving our customers the option of spending only for those features they really want, the benefit is obvious. It also allows them to maintain their initial investment by upgrading to new technology at a fraction of the cost of replacing the entire receiver. Click here for more information.
NuVo
The NuVo Suites are Going Wireless
An exiting new addition to the NuVo line of distributed audio products is the NV-WCP Wireless Control Pad. Imagine having the complete menu browsing and metadata feedback that has been the hallmark of the NuVo Systems in the palm of your hand. That is what the Wireless Control Pad provides to the user.
The Wireless Control Pad communicates with a Coordinator using ZigBee based RF technology. Each NuVo System can support up to five Wireless Control Pads through a single Coordinator. The Coordinator plugs into the System with a single CAT5 connection and once connected the Wireless Control Pads easily establish communication, instantly providing complete control of the System from any zone in the house. The 1.7-inch OLED display provides the same complete bidirectional metadata associated with the traditional in-wall Essentia (E6G) and Grand Concerto Control Pads. The Control Pads “Menu” button gives instant access to Favorites, Sources, Playlists, as well as full browsing capability for personal music and broadcast presets. Any zone or system control available at the in-wall Control Pads is available wirelessly.
The key to the Wireless Control Pad is the additional solution it brings to the NuVo Essentia (E6G) and Grand Concerto Systems. They can be used as standalone control or in conjunction with the in-wall Control Pads. The Wireless Control Pad makes integrating the NuVo Distributed Audio Systems into the home even easier. NuVo is taking orders for the Wireless Control Pad now, and will start shipping the product late January.
Velodyne
Velodyne Releases SC-600 Subwoofer Series
New construction or retrofit installations are as easy as cut, plug and play
Velodyne Acoustics, Inc., the world's leading manufacturer of powered subwoofers for home-theater and consumer audio, announces the introduction of the SC-600 Series, an affordable, easy-to-install line of subwoofers for the custom installation market. The SC-600 Series is a less expensive solution than the current SubContractor Series offered by Velodyne and consists of the SC-600 IW (In-Wall) subwoofer, the SC-600 IF/IC (In-Floor/In-Ceiling) subwoofer and the SC-600 amplifier, a 400-watt dynamic power amp which controls both subwoofers.
The SC-600 IW (In-Wall) subwoofer installs easily in either new construction or retrofit applications due to its one-piece sealed enclosure. A unique triple vector design, with two active 6.5" long-throw drivers and two custom passive radiators firing at 45 degree angles, maximizes excursion within the wall cavity and reduces wall vibration by 50%. The 16.25" x 14" grille fits flush in a standard 2x4 wall.
The SC-600 IF/IC (In-Floor/In-Ceiling) subwoofer can be concealed in the floor, ceiling, riser, closet or other enclosures. The 12" driver mounted in a slot-loaded, bass-reflex cabinet minimizes distortion and maximizes bass impact. In addition, the SC-ICG (In-Ceiling Grille) is a paintable, perforated metal 12" grille available as an option for ceiling installations.
The SC-600 amplifier powers the SC-600 IW and SC-600 IF/IC subwoofers. With 400 watts peak power and 200 watts RMS, it comes complete with a one-touch, five-band Auto-EQ room bass correction system and IR remote with customized listening presets for movies, R&B/rock, jazz/classical and games. Subwoofer volume, phase and night mode can also be adjusted via the remote control. The two-unit high, rack-mount amplifier is easily connected to the subwoofer with conventional speaker wire and includes RS-232 control (Crestron certified), 12V trigger and an IR repeater jack.
All three products in the SC-600 line have a suggested retail price of $499.50 and are available immediately.
