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Dukane Adds Student-response System By Linda Seid Frembes
Dukane Audio Visual recently launched the ConvVA Student Response system as part of its broad presentation structure with the goal to enhance the learning experience in the interactive classroom. Dukane—long known for classroom products such as overhead projectors, document cameras, and video projectors—has specialized in classroom AV products for more than 50 years. "Our past products were individual items, and it was a tough market in that they were relatively expensive with small profit margins," says John Mucci, general manager of the ConVA Systems Group at Dukane. "With the ConVA Control and Student Response systems, we provide a platform for classroom technology." more>>

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In Depth
Polar Focus Provides Engineered Interface Frame for VLA
The sound-reinforcement system at Ball State University's Scheumann Stadium was recently upgraded with 14 JBL Variable Line Array (VLA) loudspeakers. The VLA, in a five-four-five left-center-right side-by-side configuration, were mounted on top of the scoreboard at one end of the field. These 14 loudspeakers provide sound to the whole field. more>>

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New Products
SI's New Curve Reference Fixed Frames Now Shipping
SI is proud to announce that its new inward-curving 30ft. (radius) Curve Reference fixed Frames are now shipping.

"Curved screens have distinct advantages over common flat screens, especially in installations where the throw is very short (1.6 or less) and pincushion distortion becomes an issue," says Tim Freemyer, SI lead product development manager. "SI's new Curve Reference fixed frames give viewers the most immersive experience available." more>>


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Altinex Introduces CP451-008 Wireless Touchscreen Controller
Altinex is pleased to introduce the CP451-008 wireless touchscreen controller. Ideal for a great many applications including multimedia control systems, general computing, and realtime data terminals, the new CP451-008 runs an embedded Windows XP operating system and accurately senses touch from a finger, stylus, pen, pencil, gloved finger, or other tool—making it an ideal solution for a myriad of PC-based control systems. Small, lightweight, and powerful, the CP451-008 can easily be carried from room to room and used to control several devices on one or more wireless networks. more>>

Lexicon Unveils the I-Onix Series of USB 2.0 Desktop Recording Interfaces
Lexicon, a Harman International Company, introduced its new I-Onix U22, U42S, and U82S USB desktop recording interfaces. The I-Onix series offers the highest-quality hardware and software to provide the user with exceptional recordings. Each model provides all the necessary tools to transform a computer into a professional 24-bit digital recording studio—including the USB 2.0 desktop recording interface, Steinberg Cubase LE4 multitrack PC and Mac recording software, Toontrack EZdrummer Lite virtual-instrument software, and the new Lexicon Pantheon II VST/AU reverb plug-in. more>>




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