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Corporate A/V Top Story

Audio Processing Driving Room Devices Too
By John McKeon
Corporate AV users and their integrators are increasingly focused on "one box solutions" for controlling their presentations, conferences, and other multimedia activities, and they are finding ever-simpler ways to do more with basic systems.

One trend is to put audio digital signal processing (DSP) to work doing more than just adjusting speakers and other audio components. Glenn Polly of Videosonic, New York, notes that most DSP control units come equipped with a serial port which can be used to control a variety of external devices.

"You could turn on a projector, or roll down a screen," Polly says, citing two common and simple tasks that can be driven through an audio control system. That's in addition to all the things users normally expect from DSP, including the opportunity to reconfigure audio systems, control amplifiers, and loudspeakers and handle tasks like programming delays. more>>

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Contemporary Research leads the HDTV revolution with two key innovations. SignStream digital signage distributes media as HDTV and NTSC channels, sending content and control over a standard RF coax TV system. The IP-HDVR is an integration-friendly HD tuner and DVR, controllable via Ethernet, RS-232, and discrete IR commands. www.crwww.com
Installation News

Biamp in the Bayou:
New Shreveport Convention Center features intuitive audio controls via AudiaFLEX

Highlighting its comprehensive set of audio control solutions, Biamp Systems has announced that Audio Communications Consultants, Inc., (ACCI) along with WJHW consultants in Dallas, have successfully installed four AudiaFLEX CM units in the newly completed Shreveport Convention Center. In addition to AudiaFLEX, the convention center also features Biamp VS8 control panels and a customized master control interface powered by Biamp's daVinci software. Now only a few weeks old, the Shreveport Convention Center audio system can be easily and quickly configured to accommodate any function and provides even, optimized coverage in every audio zone.

Each of the convention center's 26 zones is automatically mixed and equalized by four separate AudiaFLEX chasses in conjunction with seven AudiaFLEX EXPI expansion modules. To provide the convention center operators with the maximum level of control throughout the entire facility, ACCI installed Biamp VS8 control panels in every space in the convention center, with each panel incorporating a microphone input and a line level control. more>>

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Belden Offers an Extensive Line-up of Audio and Video cables for commercial applications -- whether you want Belden "Classics" or Brilliance® cables that are manufactured with one or more premium features, or New Generation® cables -- the installer's choice for UL-compliant economy. For Product Bulletin #217, call 1-800-BELDEN-4 or www.belden.com/NP217.pdf
Product News

Crestron iMedia Now Available With Video
Expanding on their revolutionary QuickMedia (QM) Transport technology, Crestron recently introduced iMedia (IM) for simple, PC-only room applications. Crestron adds composite video signal management to its iMedia family of products. IM offers a simplified, streamlined, and more cost-effective alternative to QM or traditional control system designs.

IM is a one-wire solution, transmitting power, control data, computer signals, high-quality audio, and now composite video all over a single Cat-5e type cable. For a boardroom, conference room, or classroom that requires basic projector control and source selection, iMedia offers an incredibly simple, low-cost solution. more>>

New Christie Projector is Smallest, Lightest in Class
Christie, a major provider of visual solutions for business, entertainment, and industry, has introduced the new DS+26 digital projector, the smallest, high-resolution, single-chip DLP projector available on the market.

The Christie DS+26 features true SXGA+ 1400x1050 resolution, a powerful 2500 ANSI lumens, and a 2500:1 full field contrast ratio to deliver images of exceptional brightness, sharpness, and clarity. more>>

Wohler Technologies Sweeps Key Awards at NAB 2006 with the Touch It LCD Video Monitor
The new Touch It touchscreen LCD video system from Wohler's video division swept the key awards at NAB2006, receiving a Television Broadcast NAB 2006 Top Innovation Award, TV Technology STAR (Superior Technology Award Recipient) Award, the Broadcast Engineering Pick Hit honor, and the Videography Vidy Award.

Recognized for innovative technological advancement and the achievement in the advancement of broadcast, production, and postproduction technology, the Touch It series offers a simple and easy way to monitor multi-channel video, provide routing, as well as external video screen output in a compact and versatile space saving 3RU. The touchscreen video monitor is ideal for multi-camera live shoots, machine rooms, and outside broadcasts. more>>

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ALTINEX, Inc.®
A leading manufacturer of signal management solutions, ALTINEX offers a complete line of computer video interfaces, distribution amplifiers, switchers, matrix switchers, special application products, cables and accessories. ALTINEX, Inc. is an ISO 9001 certified corporation, and conducts all design, manufacturing, and sales activities from its corporate headquarters in Brea, California.
www.altinex.com | 1-800-ALTINEX
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A panel of professionals answer your questions on a variety of topics.



Kiley Henner

Acoustic Echo
Canceling/AEC







Len Dozier

Projector, Plasma,
and LCD Mounts




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