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Get with the
(standards)
programme,
urges InfoComm
The ability of
standards to
lend a
cohesive
effect to an
evermore
complex and
potentially
confusing AV
world was among the primary
themes of a Future Trends
Summit session given by Joe
Bocchiaro III, vice-president of
InfoComm’s Standards and
Industry Innovations Program.
Developments in this area,
suggested Bocchiaro, can
occasionally be hindered by the
fear that increasing standardisation
might mean that “life will be boring
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Ninth ISE event set
to smash all records
Will attendee numbers exceed 40,000?
By any measure ISE 2012 is the
largest yet. The number of exhibitors
has increased by 15% since last year,
the gross area of floor space occupied at the R AI has increased by
18%, and preregistrations were up
by 21% compared to 2011.
Speaking just before ISE
opened, Integrated Systems Events
managing director Mike Blackman
said that although the final
number of attendees could only be
conjecture, combining the 36,702
preregistrations with a typical onsite registration level of around
4,000 attendees suggested the total
level would exceed 40,000 for the
first time.
“Our industry is defying Europe’s
financial climate,” Blackman ob served. He estimated that ISE 2012
would see more than 1,000 techno logy launches and said he was
proud that ISE was now the calendar
date to which the industry’s R&D
cycle was synchronised.
Delivering perfect
Olympic audio
Additional signs of the growth
of ISE include the growth of the
education programme, now badged
Integrated Systems Russia expands
Integrated Systems Events and their
Russian partner MidExpo yesterday
announced the expansion of its
tradeshow into a second hall in
Moscow Expocentre for 2012.
Like the existing Pavilion 1, the
new area in Pavilion 5 will be
divided between ISR and its colocated show Hi-Tech Building.
Digital signage will represent the
majority of the ISR component, but
the organisers stress that the event
is increasingly being seen as a single
Partners: l-r Daria Petrova, Anna
Tarasjuk and Alyone Burtseva of
ISRussia, with Mike Blackman,
managing director Integrated
Systems Events, plus Elena Guseva
and Elena Shabardina of Expocentre
Take control: Willsallen makes a point
at the Dynamic Events conference
entity, driven by the convergence
between professional AV and building automation.
“We have always seen the co-location of ISR with MidExpo’s established Hi-Tech Building show as a
major plus for both exhibitors and
visitors,” said Mike Blackman, managing director, Integrated Systems
Events. “What we saw in 2011 was a
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Covering an Olympic opening ceremony, or similar one-off event, is
a “three-hour block of time where
nothing can go wrong,” audio
designer Scott Willsallen told the
ISE Dynamic Events conference.
“I’m constantly trying to design
redundancy into everything,” said
Gary Hardesty, chief audio designer
for the Beijing opening and closing
ceremonies, adding that this is difficult to achieve within budget,
especially as technology gets more
complicated and “there’s plenty to
go wrong”, he cautioned.
A problem Willsallen sees regularly
is that a mix engineer for broadcast is
typically highly experienced at covering athletics and other sporting events,
but only gets three hours’ rehearsal for
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ISE 2012 has
more than
800
exhibitors and
three days of
education
Industry STEPs up to
environmental challenge
Installation projects could soon be rated for
environmental impact as part of the new
Sustainability Technology Environment Program launched by InfoComm International
(one of the two partners behind ISE) and
other industry bodies.
“We’ve created a foundation to advance
sustainability efforts in the industry, to help
people use materials efficiently, without
c r e a t i n g a l o t o f was t e, a n d t o r e d u c e
energy consumption,” explained Randal
Lemke, InfoComm CEO and chair of the
STEP Foundation.
Unlike the LEED rating system for buildings, which concentrates on planning, STEP
ratings will look at planning, installation and
Inside
Digital signage
operation, to ensure that what is planned
actually happens, and full accreditation isn’t
obtained until the systems are in operation.
To encourage people to adopt STEP,
Lemke points out that sustainability should
mean cost and time savings, as it includes
travelling less (STEP encourages video conferencing). “Unless you’re really saving money,
it’s going to be hard to get everyone
involved,” he said.
InfoComm has already started 10 pilot
projects, mainly in the US, and set up a Randal Lemke, InfoComm CEO
website to explain the rating system
(www.thestepfoundation.org), which will more seriously, InfoComm already gives a
give examples of what can be done. To sustainability award.
encourage the industry to take green matters Stand: 11N100
CEDIA educates the masses
At this ISE, CEDIA is delivering a significant
education programme. The trade
association is providing a range of training
and education opportunities, with many
sessions new to the ISE audience.
The organisation reports that delegate
pre-bookings have been more than three
times higher than in 2011.
In total, CEDIA is offering 14 courses,
doubling the number of sessions given at
ISE 2011. The programme contains seven
new courses including ‘Choosing and using
control systems’, ‘Embracing the Cloud’,
‘The art of project documentation’,
‘Practical media delivery over IP
technologies’, ‘Developing profitable
business processes’, ‘Delivering 3D’ and
‘Introduction to HVAC systems’.
After its successful debut in 2011,
another highlight this year is the running of
CEDIA EST2 Certification in English, French
and Spanish. CEDIA education offers a
structured Certification programme,
allowing integrators to meet examination
standards at four industry recognised
levels and describe themselves as a
CEDIA Certified Professional. EST2
(electronic systems technician) is the
baseline technical certification for the
industry. Currently, CEDIA members in the
UK and Ireland must employ at least one
CEDIA Certified Professional as a condition
of membership. ISE brings you exhibitors in
the emergent technology
area ........................... 21
Floor plans and
exhibitor listings
Find your way around ISE’s 11
halls full of the latest technology
and innovations ...............28
Everything in control and
entertainment for today’s
smart home ................ 41
ISE Education Zone
An unparalleled programme
of education and certification
with the industry’s leading
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Now you see it…
LG Displays
Taking the opportunity afforded by
ISE, LG Displays is showcasing its
range of solutions for public display applications.
With obvious applications in
retail for highlighting products
while delivering information
about them is the C-Thru LCD
panel. Available in sizes from 26in
to 55in, it can be completely trans-
parent or function as a ‘normal’
display – or any combination of
the two.
Making its debut at ISE is the
Super Narrow Bezel 55in multivision public display panel with
FPR 3D. The multi-vision panel is
said to be the world’s thinnest
public display and has a bezel
width of just 5.3mm. LG says that
FPR 3D represents a significant
improvement over shutter glass
(SG) 3D technology with no
flicker, minimal cross talk and a
brighter screen. Also, FPR glasses
are made with curved lenses, like
regular glasses, so are claimed to
be much lighter, cheaper and
healthier than SG glasses.
Also highlighted on the LG Displays stand are the company’s offerings for outdoor deployment,
including one that delivers 2000
nits of brightness for readability
even in direct sunlight. LG says that
its LCD panels employ a proprietary
liquid crystal structure technology
that enables the screen to continue
showing images even when the surface temperature of the panel rises
to 110°C: conventional LCD panels
begin to turn black when surface
temperatures exceed 75°C.
Stand: 11N45
InfoComm
ISE event to smash all records
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[and] everything will look the same.
But none of this is true. If we can
learn to embrace them, standards
can be a very good thing.”
InfoComm is increasingly
active in standards development,
and has published three ANSIrecognised standards since 2008,
These cover audio coverage
uniformity; AV system design; and
projected contrast ratio.
It’s a snip: Koen Pepermans, ISE Board director, Greg Jeffreys, president
InfoComm, Randall Lemke, executive director and CEO InfoComm, Don
Gilpin, COO CEDIA and Hans Bakker, CEO Amsterdam RAI cut the ribbon at
the official opening of ISE 2012 yesterday
Delivering perfect Olympic audio
the opening ceremony, a completely
different type of production.
For the London Games this summer, Willsallen said he intends to avoid
this by putting a dedicated sound mixer
in for the opening and closing ceremonies. When it comes to broadcasters,
he told delegates: “Wherever possible I
recommend you take control of it and
don’t let them cause more problems.”
“Despite sending a perfect mix
downstream, [broadcasters] can still
mess it up,” added Chris Kennedy,
founder Norwest Productions, especially when dealing with a 5.1 mix.
“We don’t have control over what
broadcasters do with it,” agreed Hardesty, who mentioned phase problems
that NBC had with one event he
worked on, which is why “we need
more control of the broadcast”.
“But, there is nothing we can do to
control it, if presenters want to talk over
the beautiful bits,” added Kennedy.
the Education Zone. Blackman
revealed that pre-registrations to
CEDIA’s programme were considerably increased.
“We decided to extend ISE to
be more of an event, not just an
exhibition,” said Blackman. “We
feel our landscape changing as AV
vendors move more and more
into IT.” He cited the new Unified
Communications area in Hall 12,
the opening of a second residential solutions area and the biggest
digital signage section to date as
examples of the way that ISE was
continuing to evolve in order to
meet the needs of the AV industry.
“The future belongs to system
integration,” Blackman affirmed.
Integrated Systems Russia expands
tangible cross-pollination between
the shows, with the two sides
of the hall essentially coming
t o g e t h e r as o n e b i g , b u z z i n g
B2B event.”
These claims are reinforced by
the statistics, which show that
9898 attendees came to ISR and
Hi-Tech Building in 2011 – compared to 8154 the previous year.
This increase is believed to be a
reflection of a dynamic local mark e t a n d a n ew ve n u e t h a t h as
proved to be entirely suitable for
the show.
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MediorNet Compact cuts cost
Projecta
QSC brings Core to customers
QSC
New for ISE from QSC are the Q-Sys
Core 500i and Q-Sys Core 250i which
are described by the company as the
most powerful and accessible audio
networking solutions ever developed.
“Historically, QSC has been
dominant in major projects with
significant networking demands,”
said David Fuller, the company’s
director of technical marketing
(pictured). “What these new products do is to allow us to serve a
whole new market – the middle of
the pyramid, if you like – and bring
our expertise to new customers.”
The Core500i is capable of handling up to 128 network channels while
the Core 250i provides up to 64 channels. I/O is selectable via the various
Q-Sys I/O cards. Options also include
the MTP-64 and MTP-128 multitrack
players which, according to Fuller,
makes them unique in the market.
Also available is a CobraNet interface which, said Fuller, makes it possible for customers to integrate legacy
systems. In terms of networking, QSC
is actively promoting its Q-LAN capability. “The big advantage of Q-LAN
over alternatives such as AVB is that it
is a Layer-3 technology and uses
industry standard protocols ,” said
Fuller. Stand: 3A84
BlueCore lights the way
BenQ
The new BlueCore next generation
light engine from BenQ uses a laser
light source, which is said to achieve
much greater energy efficiency,
improved projection performance
and instant start-up.
The short-throw BenQ LX60ST
and LW61ST are the first education
projectors to incorporate BlueCore.
The mercury-free light source is more
environmentally friendly, and can
dim the light source power by up to
90% to achieve a contrast ratio as
high as 80000:1. It should also
deliver 20000 hours of reliable performance, with no sudden decrease
in brightness, plus nearly three times
the lifetime of a mercury lamp.
Stand: 4U35
The Elpro and Descender product
ranges by Projecta have been
expanded and are being presented in
two new screen widths: 320cm and
340cm. Until now, both product lines
have been limited to 300cm widths;
however, in a bid to offer a more
complete motorised screen range,
Projecta has made these screen
sizes available to its Tensioned
Descender (RF) Electrol; Descender
(RF) Electrol; Pre-Installation Box;
Tensioned Elpro (RF) Electrol;
Elpro (RF) Electrol; and Cinelpro (RF)
Electrol products.
Stand: 2C42
Meyer Sound
Reflecting the increasing demand for
its Constellation acoustic systems,
Meyer Sound has added two new
personnel to the Constellation team.
Transferring from his position as
education programmes coordinator,
Mac Johnson becomes Constellation
project manager. Meanwhile, Ana
Lorente, formerly with the projects
department of Meyer Sound Spain,
will now serve as Constellation
project designer.
Stand: 1M80
Percon
A ‘fast and easy solution to connect
RJ45 connectors’ has been
introduced by Percon that allows
users to simply connect all
standard cables up to 10Gb Ethernet
without requiring special tools. Its
compact design makes it ideal if
space is limited.
Stand: 5R104
Riedel Communications
MediorNet Compact is the new, cost
effective, easy-to-use entry into
Riedel Communications’ MediorNet
world of integrated media signal distribution and processing.
It provides the flexibility of a true
realtime media network, including
integrated signal processing, at the
cost of simple multiplexing pointto-point products. Its 50Gbps system
has enough capacity for bi-directional transport of 12 HD-SDI signals,
dozens of MADI streams or Gigabit
Ethernet signals and hundreds of
audio channels or intercom ports.
The 3RU MediorNet Compact
provides connectivity for up to 12
3G/HD/SD-SDI signals, four AES
ports and two MADI interfaces as well
as four analogue audio I/Os with
high-quality microphone preamps
and a dynamic range of 117dB.
It also has an interface for
Riedel’s RockNet digital audio network, two DisplayPort outputs,
three Gigabit Ethernet ports,
connections for serial data and
GPIs, and one sync input plus
three sync outputs.
Stand: 11C52
New for retail digital signage
ComQi
delayMirror is a new product from
ComQi designed to complement
retail digital signage. According to
the company, it is a ‘video mirror’
that provides a continual delayed
video feed which enables shoppers
to see themselves as they were three
seconds ago, allowing customers to
twirl and see the clothes they are
wearing from all angles in a dressing
room. In addition to being a great
way of trying on new clothes, says
ComQi, it is also a fun in-store experience that shoppers cannot get
online or via any other medium.
“delayMirror is an interactive
solution powered by ComQi’s
EnGage platform,” said Max StevensGuille, ComQi’s chief technical officer. “When you look at yourself in
the delayMirror it is almost as if you
were looking at someone else – a digital doppelganger. They look like you,
dress like you – but they are doing
what you did a few moments ago.
delayMirror provides a magical experience for shoppers.”
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RGBlink mixers
There are two new multiviewer
mixers from RGBlink showing for
the first time at ISE this year. The
VSP 729 is a five-layer seamless
switcher that accepts a wide variety
of video signals, including RGB
computer video, HDTV and standard
definition video. The VSP 729 is said
to combine seamless switching
with advanced scaling to deliver
high-quality, high-resolution video
presentations. The VSP 5162
multiviewer mixer supports fourlayer image processing, allows
input signals from up to eight
computers, and is said to benefit
from seamless switching, with
effect transition, plus programme
and preview output.
Stand: 11C34
Screen Research
The most recent launch from
Screen Research, E-Mask, is an
evolution of the existing C-Mask
model. E-Mask is a fixed screen
with lateral or top/bottom masking.
Features of the E-Mask product
include a new anchoring system for
the projection surface that is
intended to ensure fast installation
and constant tensioning through
time. The new
screen also
features two radio-integrated
motors with synchronised
encoders, created by Adeo’s R&D
department. These motors are
designed to enable high-precision
masking adjustment and
interfacing with Screen Research’s
new MCS-N-RS232 control panels.
Stand: 1M5 (Adeo)
Exhibitor
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Kramer Electronics
Neil Mirchandani
co-owner of Keypad Depot and founder of Infowhyse
Dawn of a new Era
Audience response systems join PCs and mobile telephones in
the creativity driven world of apps
F
or 20 years, audience
response systems have
been dominated by a
handful of hardware
manufacturers, often protected by
patents and in many cases with a
closed architecture that limited
the creation of independent,
cost-effective software applications.
Today, however, third-party
audience response applications
are flourishing.
This is because the likes of
iPod Touch, iPad and Androidbased phones/tablets can be
turned into wireless interactive
audience response tools. While
these devices have limitations –
due to the need to use open wi-fi
networks, bandwidth and a
tendency to distract – they are
influencing the drive toward apps
across the whole audience
response spectrum.
For the foreseeable future, at
least, there will be a need for hardware. However, as more and more
software applications are crosspollinated between hardware platforms, the importance of specific
hardware diminishes. The time
has already come for the audience
response systems based on consumer keypads.
Users are becoming more
adept, not just with the
technology but also with the
whole concept of audience
interaction. The industry is seeing
a seismic shift from a hardware
led decision making process to
one almost wholly based on
software driven applications.
turn results in an expectation that
solutions providers give informed
advice, and do not simply supply
systems off-the-shelf. Focusing on
the continuous development of
customer/market needs is now
more critical than ever to maintain
competitive differentiation and
sustainable growth.
In order to meet these needs,
Infowhyse set up Keypad Depot as
“The audience response
industry is seeing a
seismic shift…”
As has befallen many industries before, the audience response
sector has come of age and is
undergoing a metamorphosis
from a niche industry, led by the
West, to a commoditised industry,
led by an explosion of apps coupled with cost-effective hardware
from the East.
In this new era of audience
response applications, customers
are becoming more experienced
and more knowledgeable. This in
a dedicated division, which – in
addition to its own brands – has
forged alliances with several
hardware manufacturers and software developers. By combining
off-the-shelf and customised
solutions to meet every customer’s
requirements, Keypad Depot has
shaped what is believed to be the
world’s first comprehensive
audience response applications
and solutions portfolio.
Stand: 7S172
Audio? It’s a black and white subject
Analog Way d&b audiotechnik
The OPS300 is a multi-layer mixer
scaler seamless switcher with full
high-resolution digital processing
which Analog Way says is
particularly adapted to rental,
staging and high-end installations.
The OPS300 offers 12 direct inputs
including two fitted with digital DVI
and two fitted with SDI. Thanks to its
full frame and logo memory, it can
display up to six layers. Live layers
can be customised with various
attributes (borders, movements,
zoom, cut, fade, wipe or slide).
Stand: 3A112
White versions of installationoriented loudspeakers that were
o r i g i n a l l y o n l y ava i l a b l e i n
black or specially ordered
c o l o u rs a r e b e i n g s h ow n by
d&b audiotechnik.
Pride of place on the d&b
stand is being given to White
range products from the xS- and
xA-Series. The 4S, 5S and 8S are
designed specifically as standalone
two-way full-range loudspeakers
for the permanent installation
market, and can be supported by
the dedicated 12S subwoofer –
also on display.
While these loudspeakers
were formerly only available
in black or bespoke colours,
the little White range cabinets can also be purchased
in white as standard.
d&b is also exhibiting
the larger 10S and 12S
loudspeakers, plus a
three-cabinet array of the
10A loudspeaker from
the xA-Series.
The manufacturer is also holding system integration sessions and
listening demos of its xS and xASeries loudspeakers in room 103.
The sessions are taking place today
(9:30, 11:30, 14:30, 16:30) and
tomorrow (9:30, 11:30, 14:30).
Stand: 1N28, E103 (demo lounge)
The Step-in switcher is described
as a ‘revolutionary system’ that
brings flexibility and versatility to
any boardroom. Designed to be
easy to use and install, the system
comprises a switcher and up to 10
Step-in modules connected by
twisted pair cable. It allows each of
the participants to connect their
laptop, as well as enabling each
user to take control of the main
display by pressing the Step-in
button on their control module.
Stand: 1F18
dnp Denmark
dnp Denmark is showing enhanced
versions of its Supernova products,
alongside its Zenith rear-projection
screen. The Supernova Core Screen
allows viewers to achieve highquality front projection without a
dedicated darkened room. dnp
Denmark claims that its ‘easy to
assemble’ principle has now been
further improved, and that its new
frame and hanging accessories
will make it easier for users to
wall-mount the display.
Stand: 2A70/2A73
New BXB software
Taiwanese conferencing systems
manufacturer BXB has updated and
improved its FCS-6071 conference
management software. Previously,
the default setting was 800x600
pixels of seating arrangement –
meaning that when 256
microphones units were added,
space was squeezed. Now, BXB has
improved the function to make
large-scale conference
management easier and more
efficient than before. No matter how
many microphone units are
installed, BXB says that users no
longer need to worry about running
out of screen space.
Stand: 3A101
Lab.gruppen
A new install-centric amplifier
range offers ‘amazingly low power
consumption’ that should reduce
the total cost of ownership below
that of conventional designs,
according to manufacturer
Lab.gruppen. The 1U-high E Series
is said to offer ample power
reserves, and is Energy Star 2.1
compliant, making it highly efficient
both in terms of net operating
efficiency and typical current draw.
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Opticis
Vox Pop
We ask: Why does ISE continue to flourish when other industry
shows are growing in single figures or flat-lining?
ISE is one of
those events
where you feel
that you could
be missing out
on something
by not being
there – as both exhibitor and
attendee. I remember my first
show in Switzerland, particularly as
I was held by Swiss customs for
five hours without the correct
paperwork. I knew this show was
destined to fail unless there was a
radical re-think about location and
strategy. The rest is history as the
show has gone from strength to
strength ever since. The annual
‘kick off’ to the AV year is now a
regular in the diary with same old
faces and new faces coming
together for the largest ‘networkfest’ of the year.
Jeremy Stewart, sales &
marketing director, TeamMate
ISE continues to flourish because
of good timing, great location and
best choice of a winning theme.
Even more importantly is the focus
of the show: bringing
together manufacturers,
distributors, integrators, installers,
specifiers and
technology
managers, all
of them in one
place
discussing the
latest and
greatest in the
professional
AV and
systems integration world is a
winning ticket. Kramer Electronics
chooses again and again to be part
of a winning show.
Ezra Ozer, marketing manager,
Kramer Electronics
ISE has delivered for us year-onyear thanks to its high degree of
focus and relevance to our installed
sound business – it attracts exactly
the right demographic for us..The
three-day
format of the
show is well
balanced,
and the
combination of
timing (first
show of the
calendar year)
and location
adds to its effectiveness as a key
launch platform for new product
technologies aimed squarely at the
integration/installed sound sector.
The cross-over between audio and
visual is logical in that many of our
immediate sales channels and
end-users operate in both of those
technology fields – so the show
delivers a higher proportion of new
contacts for us than usual. This
isn’t always the case with other
expos where the technology focus
can be diverse with narrower
fields of relevance to any given
visitor – we see limited cross-over
between a touring focus and that
of installed AV for example, so it’s
harder to get maximum efficiency
from a show that centres around
both combined. Not so at ISE – it’s
an indispensable part of our
international show plans. Andrzej Sosna, managing
director, Tannoy
ISE has managed to mix a
‘detonating cocktail’ made up of:
great international location; easy to
reach venue; and a professional
team, whether
for stand build
up or
organising the
event as a
whole. The
great success
also comes
from the
quality of the
courses, which bring people from
different fields in this fast-moving
electronics and systems world. ISE
is Inspiration and Education for
professionals.
Cedric Aubriot, CEO and
founder, Waterfall
I believe that
ISE provides a
more rounded
offering than
other industry
shows, and as
such attracts a
broader range
of visitors. ISE
also provides a world-class
exhibition for European visitors,
where previously travel to the US
was required. This is additionally
advantageous in the current
economic climate.
Adam Neale,
director, 7thSense Design
We always meet new potential
customers at ISE – which is unlike
most of the other trade shows we
exhibit at – where we meet distributors and established customers.
Both are extremely valid but new
customers are the Holy Grail.
Bill Woods, group sales &
marketing director,
MC2 Audio, XTA
Electronics
D-Tools partners KEF
The manufacturer claims to have
enhanced its Manufacturer Vantage
Point (MVP) program through a
partnership with KEF America Inc,
offering current system integrator
users its detailed product
information library. D-Tools says
that KEF America shares its
guiding principles: ground-breaking
design, exceptional sound and an
unshakeable commitment to
excellence. D-Tools says its MVP
program is designed to help
provide system integrators with the
most up-to-date product
information on more than 3,000
companies using its System
Integrator software.
Stand: 1N40
WUXGA: one fibre, 500m
The DVFX-100 detachable DVI extender from Opticis’ new one fibre series
is capable of driving uncompressed
WUXGA (1920x1200) 60Hz DVI signal up to 500m over one SC multimode fibre.
DVFX-100 offers easy connection to the user’s existing system
with minimum effort
and no modification
required, thanks to its
compact design and
inclusion of all industry
standard connectors.
The metallic diecasting enclosure is
said to yield reliable
installation, excellent
EMI shields and heat
dissipation in harsh
and noisy environments. For greater installation flexibility, it offers patent-pending
Self-EDID management, reading
and restoring.
The DVFX-100 is certified with
IEC60601-1-2, FCC/CE and Class 3
Laser Eye Safety.
Stand: 1Q20
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260
Digital
Signage
exhibitors
Elektrosil car concept
Curved LED screens for
Milan retail complex
TecnoVision
The new Coin Excelsior department store in Milan has been supplied and installed with 320sqm of
LED screens by TecnoVision. The
turnkey project saw the company
install curved indoor LED screens
that run up around the seven floors
of the building.
The ambitious new store is the
brainchild of Jean Nouvel. The
celebrated French architect
worked with light reflections from
glossy surfaces and LED screens in
order to transform the existing
space and create a highly distinctive ambience.
TL8 Style model LED screens
are used in conjunction with DLX
Spot + Control Room systems.
Stand: 1M14
DVI matrix switches 32
computers to 32 displays
Vestel uses Atom
Gefen
The new GefenPRO 32x32 DVI
matrix offers cross-point switching
among 32 computers and displays,
with a one-to-one or one-to-many
distribution controlled by frontpanel selectors, RS232 ports, IR
remote or any web
browser.
The matrix is a
modular card cage
system that allows
different configurations of
inputs/outputs, with the option to
extend any number of outputs over
Cat 5 cable. A fast switch with
extremely low cross-talk between
computers and displays makes this
large-scale matrix a dependable
solution.
Although designed to access
many different audio/video work-
Using a concept store for car
dealers as a way to demonstrate its
touch and embedded computing
solutions for the digital signage
market is exhibitor Elektrosil.
Opportunities for interaction and
visualisation include a 46in
multitouch-table based
on Elektrosil´s dreaMTouch IR
technology, providing 32-point
high-end multitouch for an
interactive car configurator
developed for BMW. Also on show
is a multitouch-based electronic
presenter with what the company
describes as an iPad-like touch and
feel. The Elektrosil stand also
features an embedded PC based on
AMD’s Fusion platform with multidisplay output via Displayport, and
several hardware I/Os for lighting
control, high-definition
entertainment and support of a
range building automation features.
Elektrosil has been in business for
30 years, providing engineering,
design and development of
customer-specific applications. The
company’s product range
comprises touch systems and
accessories, LCD, printers, power
supplies, embedded systems and
electromechanical components.
Stand: 10S112
stations, it is also suitable for large
presentations and video walls
requiring access to various computer sources.
The rack-mountable 32x32 DVI
matrix comes
with 24/7 customer support,
dual internal
power supplies
to enhance performance, and
can be combined with any of
Gefen’s DVI extension solutions to
deliver high-resolution video to
remote displays. The front panel
display provides easy-to-read status
and switching information.
The GefenPRO 32x32 DVI
matrix is cross-platform in capability and supports high-resolution
video to 1920x1200. Stand: 1M63
Powered by Intel Atom D400/D500
series processors, Vestel’s digital
signage displays are available in
32in, 40in, 42in, 46in and 55in
screen sizes. Content is managed
via an internet site to which the
client can connect in order to see or
amend material on the company’s
display network. In addition to
allowing the user to amend content,
Vestel Digital Signage Web
Management Tool facilitates the
amendment of scheduling on an
individual or collective basis, as
well as the selection of the user
interface. Playback options include
MPEG-2/MPEG-4 video formats,
internet-based media, standard
display images – and more.
Stand: 9D141
HQView and LEDView
are highlighted today
Calibre UK
Returning to ISE for the third year,
processor, scaler, switcher and
scan converter manufacturer Calibre UK is showcasing its HQView
and LEDView ranges designed,
says the company, for any installation ranging from architectural
scale projection, digital signage,
corporate presentation, collaboration and more.
Described as the industry’s
largest range of scalers and process o rs m a d e f o r s m a l l t o l a r g e
installations at any resolution up
to 2K, advanced features include
geometry correction, projection
mapping/image warping and soft
edge blending.
This includes the top-of-theline HQView520 Scaler, Switcher
and Scan Converter with warp and
blend and 3G-SDI connectivity.
Calibre UK’s LED video processors and scalers - developed for
driving very large LED screens from
video or graphics sources - are also
being highlighted on the company’s stand.
The new LEDView processors
feature the Reon chip from IDT. The
LEDView400 is described as a costeffective yet high quality LED video
screen image scaler featuring 4-sided
edge drag and drop for sizing an
image to fit the LED screen.
The LEDView510 is a LED video
screen image scaler with 3G-SDI
and multiple unit mode with autozoom, allowing several LEDView510s to drive largeLED walls
comprising several screens.
Stand: 3B104
High-resolution outdoor
LED display ‘new standard’
Aoto
The new M8 LED display from
Aoto, with its 8-pixel pitch, is
claimed to be ‘the highest resolution LED display
for outdoor [use]
in the world’, and
‘the new standard
for the high-end
events and installation market’.
Aoto has been
working
on
rental LED display research
since 2004, and
has found that
users
are
annoyed by the
incompatibility
between systems,
and want displays that are easy to
maintain, cable and lock. “The
market required a new standard
with lightweight, high processing
depth and nice appearance,” says
the company.
Aoto released its modular M
series products for fixed installation to some acclaim at ISE 2011.
The estanlished range comprises
3mm, 4mm and
6mm M-series displays for indoors
and 10mm and
12mm for indoor/
outdoor use, with
the new rental M8
and M4.8 making
their debut at ISE
this year.
The 20-bit, lown o i s e M 8 h as a
slim 7.7cm design
offering a wide
view, with anti-UV,
high contrast and
high refresh rate
(4,200Hz). Each tile weighs 9.5kg,
has full IP65 weather resistance
and high precision calibration
technology. The tiles have a seamless connection, are curveable and
3D-ready.
Stand: 11N60
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Rotapanel
The Digital
Advertising
Display range of
LCD screens
come in sizes
from 55in to
92in, New for
ISE are doublesided and multitouch displays.
Rotapanel says
that its range
features
industrial
quality
1920x1080
Samsung Pro
DiD HD/LCD
screens with
high contrast
and brightness
of 700 cd/sqm.
According to
Rotapanel, its
displays achieve
a long life due
to thermal
management,
while its
Watchdog
technology
means that
diagnoses can
be made quickly
in the event of
failure.
Modularity in
design is said to
reduce repair
time.
Stand: 10N146
Condeco
Locker gains LED allure
Martin Professional
Athletic footwear giant Foot Locker
has installed an eye-catching LED
display in the main window of its
flagship store in Milan. The store
opened last June and has a
dynamic front window display
comprising 39 Martin Professional
EC-20 LED panels.
“I was at Euroshop earlier in the
year together with the client, who
saw the EC-20 panels at the Martin
stand,” explained designer James
Breaks, associate director of
rpa:group’s design division. “Foot
Locker wanted the potential to create something startling and bold.
They were looking to stand out and
make a massive impression. The
EC-20 display was just what they
were looking for.”
Although the store is in a
prime-site location, it is in a parade
of units that sit back from the
street, under the shadow of the historic architecture of the main
building, which increased the need
for a high-impact presentation.
“We wanted to use performance
technology from concerts – power
and light – in a retail setting to create interest and appeal to the
energy of youth, and it works
well,” said Breaks. With 4,000 nits
of brightness, 48-bit colour processing, excellent image quality,
and the ability to show any type of
digital image, the semi-transparent
EC-20 indoor/outdoor screens are
increasingly being used to integrate
dynamic light and video in store
design.
Stand: 11D52
3D video wall just 93mm
Aavara Planar Systems
The PB5000IR
system is said
to provide ultrahigh quality
HDMI-over-IP
video
broadcasting for
DooH/digital
signage and
other
applications –
and includes an
IR control.
It enables
multicasting, as
well as one-toone and one-tomany. It allows
the use of a
Gigabit Ethernet
network without
the need for a
managed
switch.
Stand: 10K138
The Clarity Matrix 3D LCD video
wall is designed for professional
3D visualisation environments
needing a large-format, flicker-free,
thin profile, stereoscopic display.
The Clarity Matrix 3D extends
the Matrix LCD video wall family,
using the same design approach to
give an install depth of only
93mm, integrated mounting system, and off-board electronics and
power supply.
The Matrix narrow bezel LCD’s
technology is combined with a 3D
optical system and passive glass
that, when tiled together, enable
viewing and analysis of 3D images
across the entire video wall. This
approach to 3D visualisation,
according to Planar, provides a
more comfortable viewing experience versus active glasses solutions.
O t h e r b e n e f i t s t o p ass i ve
glasses, says the company, include
lighter weight, no batteries are
required, and they are less expensive than active solutions. The
design also incorporates off-board
power supply and electronic components which reduces the weight,
heat load, noise, depth and points
of failure at the LCD video wall,
extending the lifetime and reducing the cost of ownership.
The Clarity Matrix 3D uses
micro-polarising optics on the
surface of the LCD to provide constant 3D visualisation to each eye.
This is done by polarising the light
from each horizontal row of pixels
matching the polarisation of the
left and right eye in passive 3D
glasses.
The left eye only sees every
other horizontal row of pixels, the
right eye sees the remaining rows
of pixels and the brain combines
each eye’s view to create a single
high-resolution image.
Stand: 3A82
The new Touch
digital signage
system from
Condeco
promises to
simplify how
organisations
look after room
booking and
management.
Features
include a checkin facility to
ensure
everybody
knows who is
using a room
and for how
long; this can
also be used to
generate
management
reports. Instant
bookings can be
made from the
screen, allowing
individuals
greater control
of meeting
rooms. There is
also an ordering
system for
catering and
hospitality, plus
the ability to
create a
schedule of
videoconferencing.
Stand: 4V35
Expromo
As well as its
range of
standard
products,
Expromo
Europe supplies
customised LED
solutions,
manufacturing
and marketing
LED screens for
applications
with a focus on
digital signage,
sports
advertising,
digital facades
and architecture
solutions.
Longestablished
partners handle
the installation
and support of
its products.
Stand: 10S124,
10R126
We ask: What are the hottest trends in digital signage
at the moment?
The hottest
trends we at
Innes observe
include IPTV,
with its ability
to deliver
multiple live
content channels to any display,
and digital signage video walls
which allow the display of one
large image for maximum impact
or to display content on separate
screens.
We are also seeing the
emergence of biometric
recognition of consumers,
allowing the identification of
customers according to their age,
gender and so on and to offer
them the right products.
Cloud-based digital signage is
also a real trend, allowing digital
signage to be offered as a Web
service. SaaS has emerged as a
popular solution because it is
reliable and cost-efficient and can
be deployed rapidly.
Franck Dupin, CEO and
founder, Innes
Everyone is
looking for
better contrast,
better grey
scale, better
viewing
angles, higher
brightness and
low power
consumption
for their outdoor digital signage.
Oval lamp LED displays used to be
the only choice for outdoor
applications, but that it is no
longer the case. SMD front- and
rear-access LED panels are the
hottest trend in the market. They
are not only weatherproof, but
also can provide much better
viewing angles without colour
shift. The latest technology can
also remotely diagnose individual
LED failure, so maintenance
becomes more efficient.
Jason Skillicorn, sales and
marketing director,
Lighthouse Technologies
Audio has been a hot trend in
digital signage projects recently.
Traditionally, the difficulty of
handling audio
in a noisy
space has
prevented
digital signage
projects from
installing any
kind of audiorelated
content.
However, with the development of
directional audio, audio content is
starting to be used as a strong
asset in digital signage projects.
For example, Panphonics Sound
Shower speakers are installed in
all 7-Eleven stores in the USA
and Canada. This is the world’s
largest digital signage project.
The effective use of audio content
is seen as a strong asset in this
project and the trend is expected
to continue in the
future for many
other projects.
Ryo Kumagai, sales manager,
Panphonics
Fully configurable image
processor for multiple I/O
3D Perception
The new MegaWall Series 3000
WQXGA image processor from 3D
Perception is fully configurable,
allowing the user to specify the precise number and type of inputs
and outputs.
Designed for flexibility, ease of
use and reliability, the MegaWall
Series 3000 may be used with flat
screens, video cubes or projectors.
An intuitive GUI allows the output
windows to be arranged across the
visual display in any manner.
Features include: up to
2560x1600 resolution; interactive
positioning of windows; image
alignment and blending; crop and
zoom functionality; redundant
power supply option; hot swappable cards; full configurability;
real-time hardware; overlap generator; diagnostic features; scaling;
and presets.
Stand: 7N200
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Analysis
“Integrators need to
speak to the marketing
team – the custodians
of company branding”
Ian McMurray
detects a disparity between
signage technology and the
users’ ability to harness it
Oliver Schwede
Looking for all the signs
Signage will be used
as part of an overall
information and
marketing solution,
not just standalone
system
A
t ISE a year ago, more
than one analyst used
the term ‘tipping point’
to describe the state of
the digital signage market: in
other words, it had reached a
state where some significant shift
would take place.
One of those analysts was
Oliver Schwede of Invidis
Consulting, the company behind
the DiSCO Digital Signage
Conference at ISE. “Yes, that
prediction proved to be true,” he
says. “Digital communication at
the point of sale or the point of
information has become integral
to the communication process.”
Richard Topping, digital signage
product manager at UK integrator
Saville, isn’t so sure, saying: “I
don’t think the market has yet
reached that tipping point.”
Even less convinced is Roland
Dreesden, managing director of
integrator Reflex. “Certainly,
manufacturers are extending and
amending their product range and
new entrants are entering the
market,” he says. “However, I feel
the development of systems and
the take up by users is out of sync.
“I would estimate that one in
five digital signage solutions
installed have either a static
display or a screen that’s not used
post-install,” Dreesden claims. “I
also know there’s confusion out
there. With the range of systems
on the market it’s difficult for the
end-user and, frankly, the
integrator to choose.”
Where Schwede and Dreesden
are in agreement, however, is in
the belief that for digital signage
to succeed, it needs to be driven
by an organisation’s marketing
department.
“On customer sites, we can see
that the marketing people are really
looking into digital signage now,”
notes Schwede. “But there is still a
know-how deficit, and people tend
to discuss technical details rather
than creating concepts.”
Dreesden sees the same
influence. “I would suggest that
the conventional AV integrator
normally speaks to the AV or IT
Signage needs to
be based on
concepts
Pic courtesy Martin Professional
department,” he says, “where in
truth they need to speak also with
the marketing team, the
custodians of company branding.”
It is certainly the case that
major brands are increasingly
leveraging social media, and
Saville’s Topping sees an
opportunity there. “The use of
social media as a signage
application and tool has been the
development I have noticed in the
past 12 months,” he says. “The
social media side of signage will
continue to develop and will take
a hold of most manufacturers’
ways of thinking and of the
products that are coming to
market. Signage will be used as
part of an overall information and
marketing solution, not just
standalone system.”
Dreesden has noted the
growing pervasiveness of Cloudbased digital signage, with its
promise of lower cost and greater
security, while Schwede has seen
increasing consolidation in the
industry together with a trend
towards suppliers becoming service
providers – both of which he
argues are positive for the industry.
But can growth in the digital
signage market be sustained in the
face of an economic climate that
is, at best, uncertain? Topping has
seen some impact on larger scale
programmes, while Dreesden
notes that budget pressures have
so far had little impact on Reflex’s
digital signage business.
Schwede is cautiously
optimistic. “2010 and 2011 have
been very successful for the
industry,” he says, “with some
integrators managing to double
their revenues. The economic
situation will, though, see some
slowing of growth in 2012.
Marketing programmes are likely
to be affected – but where digital
signage can be shown to have a
clear RoI, we expect the impact to
be much less.”
Mura takes control of multiple video walls
Matrox Graphics
The latest Matrox Mura MPX Series
video wall controller board and
Matrox Avio KVM extender solutions are among Matrox Graphics’
priority items for ISE 2012.
Featuring a four I/O board
design, Mura can power multiple
high-performance video walls –
including a 3x3, nine-monitor
platform – while Avio’s fibre-optic
transmission technology will
extend uncompressed HD content
from the host system to a remote
dual-monitor operator station.
Matrox personnel are demonstrating the productivity enhancements gained by adding two
monitors or projectors to a note-
book or desktop computer, courtesy of Matrox DualHead2Go
external multi-monitor adapters.
Based on PCI Express x16 Gen 2
technology, Mura is capable of driving conference and boardroomstyle presentation platforms of up
to four displays with a single board.
Multiple Mura boards can be combined to build larger, high-density,
scalable video walls for digital signage or control room and other
mission-critical environments.
Matrox Avio KVM extenders can
support one dual-link DVI or two
single-link DVI displays, keyboard,
mouse and USB devices at distances of up to 300m and 2,000m
over a single fibre-optic cable in
multi-mode and single-mode,
respectively.
Matrox DualHead2Go external
multi-monitor adapters connect
two monitors or projectors to a
laptop or desktop computer, and
use the system’s existing GPU to
provide uncompressed graphics
and video content across all monitors. The expanded onscreen desktop allows users to run full-screen
applications on each display or
open one program across both
outputs.
Stand: 1G122
Leurocom venture
Led mediatecture is the name of a
joint venture between Leurocom
electronic displays and ag4
mediatecture. The intention is to
offer everything needed to create
media facades and architectural
lighting.
“The customer receives a complete
service package: from the
realisation of an idea to the media
contents for individual lighting
solution,” said a statement from
the two managing directors:
Michael Bredow, Leurocom and Ralf
Müller, ag4.
Its service encompasses everything
from a media-based consultation
and planning to inspection and
maintenance work. Led
mediatecture claims to offer extensive support from the first draft and
content creation to installation.
Its products, from the LED to the
completed system, come from a
single factory near Stuttgart.
Stand: 11P73, 11P76
SpinetiX Web-based
Bringing the latest version of its
Fusion Web-based digital signage
software to ISE 2012 is Swiss digital
signage manufacturer SpinetiX. The
software is pre-installed on the
company’s HMP Hyper Media
Player hardware - including the
new HMP130 Hyper Media Player,
which is being launched at the
show. The software is designed to
easily manage content on smallscale digital signage projects.
Fusion digital signage software
allows content to be managed via a
Web browser interface and can be
accessed either locally or remotely
using a PC, Mac, Linux or iPad platform. Content can be uploaded,
edited and published with minimal
technical skill, according to the
company.
Stand: 10K120
Vogel’s Professional
The new video wall mount system
from Vogel’s Professional has been
used to its full potential to create a
9x3m, 32-display video wall system
at KIA headquarters in the
Netherlands. Utilising the LG 47in
LED Ultra Small screen bezel
displays, the video wall is part of a
bigger project undertaken by Dutch
AV specialist Fidato. A special
player provides a two-time
synchronous full HD image signal
that is combined to create one
perfect image. Multimedia specialist
Fidato created all the content in the
form of a complete show-reel for
the video wall.
Stand: 1M45
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Advantech
The HIT-W121
touchscreen is
designed for
hospitality and
health centres. It
has an 11.6in
surface, and its
Intel Atom D510
processor can
run Windows,
Android or
Linux.
Stand: 10S130
Larger screen, touch capability
Elo TouchSystems
A TE Connectivity brand, Elo is
broadening its range of Interactive
Digital Signage touch systems by
launching a 55in model and introducing an additional touch
technology.
The new 55in model 5500L is a
large-format touch display useful
for interactive advertising, wayfinding, point-of-information and
related applications. The company
says that the 5500L offers system
integrators, value-added resellers
and software developers a highperformance touch solution for
interactive digital displays in hightraffic environments.
The display is housed in a
highly durable steel chassis, and
features a thinner profile and an
LED-backlit L CD panel that
reduces power consumption and
heat output. Optional highperformance computer modules
are well suited for running interactive media and are available with a
choice of two processing models:
ECM1 with the Intel Celeron dual
core 2.2GHz and ECM2 with the
Intel Core 2 Duo 3.0GHz.
The 5500L features a choice of
two touchscreen technologies, each
with pure glass construction for
visual clarity. Optical touch provides multi-touch and gesture
support.
Stand: 10K144
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Stand 11C84
PTC-100
PTZ Camera
-
Integrated Pan/ Tilt/ Zoom mechanism
Full HD 1/3 CMOS system
HD-SDI, HDMI and CVBS out
20x HD optical zoom
10x digital zoom
Digital Noise Reduction (DNR)
Digital Slow Shutter (DSS)
RS-422 serial control
Including ceiling mount bracket
RMC-190 Remote Control Unit for PTC-100
- Can control up to 4 cameras
- Multiple presets for each individual camera
- Control of Pan, Tilt, Zoom and Iris, Focus,
Gain, Shutter, White balance
HS-600
HS-2000
Philips Public Signage
Announced yesterday and designed
for professional/commercial flatpanel applications is the
BDL4785SL from MMD, the exclusive marketer and reseller for
Philips-branded LCD monitors and
public signage displays worldwide.
The depth of the BDL4785SL is just
38mm, allowing it to be deployed in
almost any environment. The display comes with a range of
professional connection options,
including a display port and DVI
loop-through possibilities.
Bezel width is just 20mm.
“With the introduction of this display
we are reducing overall depth to the
max,” said Wilfred de Man, sales
and marketing director of MMD’s
public signage display EMEA team.
“Digital signage can now be
installed in all areas where perhaps
space was previously an issue.”
Stand: 10N135, 10N141
Aten
SD Portable Studio
- 8 channel input Light weight portable studio
(6 CVBS + 2 DVI-D SD grade)
- 2x AUX out with preview on monitor
- 17.3 multi-image video monitor
- Luma key function for text overlay
- 2 PIP functions and 2 logo displays
- 8 input talkback system with tally function
HD Portable Studio
- 5 channel portable studio
- HD 1920 x 1080i and 1280 x 720p
- 2x HD-SDI & 1x HD-YUV HD video output
- 17.3 multi-image video monitor
- Luma key function for text overlay
- PIP function and 2 logo displays
- 5 input talkback system with tally function
Floridadreef 106, 3565 AM Utrecht - The Netherlands - Telephone: +31 (0)30 261 9656 - www.datavideo.info - [email protected]
The new KN1000 ‘KVM over the
NET’ device from Aten offers a keyboard, video, mouse interface over
IP, remote power and serial console
management, plus virtual media
functionality, all in one unit.
It will allow remote access and
management of widely distributed
multiple computer installations,
such as kiosks, ATMs and POS systems, including remote power
management (on, off and rebooting). Users can configure network
switches and other serial control
devices through the KN1000’s serial
console. The KN1000 also provides
serial console management over
the internet, which can remotely
control serial console devices such
as a network switch.
Stand: 11N59
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Rupérez for Sirkom
Updates to Announce
Visix
A new version of the Announce
digital signage content management software has been launched.
Features for version 1.3 include
increased work area on screen;
folder functionality has been
added to media management tools
to easily organise media files, such
as animated wallpapers and message backgrounds, video and audio
files and graphic images.
Notification of content requiring approval has been added to
every screen in the Web interface
for specified users; the RSS feed
e x t e ns i o n m o d u l e h as b e e n
improved to allow message creators to simply enter the RSS URL
for any message template that
uses the RSS module; smaller
thumbnails and icon-only previews have been added to the
template manager, program mana g e r a n d m ess a g e m a n a g e r
screens; and the new software
update utility streamlines updates
to the software.
Stand: 10S114
Bilbao-headquartered digital
signage company Sirkom has
announced the opening of a second
office in Madrid. Chosen to manage
the new office is Carlos Rupérez,
who has extensive experience in
the IT, audiovisual, digital signage
and corporate markets. Rupérez
comes to Sirkom from ViewSonic
Spain where he was sales
manager the past six years. His
previous positions have included
channel director at NEC Computers,
country manager at GE Access and
sales roles at Sun Microsystems
and Siemens-Nixdorf.
Stand: 10S126
CyberStream
Two Carrefour Planet hyperstores
opened in Athens are installed with
CyberStream digital signage
platform DSplay. The system is
serving a number of media players,
based on the Cisco DMP 4400G
platform, and LCD touchscreens at
various areas within the store, such
as Baby Space, Multimedia Space
and so on. Stand: 10K114
New 82in touchscreen
Sahara
Likely to catch the attention of
those passing by the Sahara stand
is the newly launched CleverLCD
Touch 82in designed for use in
high-demand areas such as retail
shopping malls, public display
areas and school halls.
Its key features include the
82in diagonal LCD panel running
full 1080p graphics and integrated optical camera systems that
provide interaction by finger, pen,
or any other suitable pointing
device. The panel is protected by
5 m m t o u g h e n e d g l ass a n d
encased in an all steel bezel to
ensure durability.
The Touch Dual 82in can be fitted with an embedded PC, an
option for all of the CleverLCD
Touch range. This PC has an Intel
i5 processor at its core, large disk,
HD graphics, card reader and Bluray DVD support. The PC is
mounted in an easy access slot, and
can be either fitted at purchase or
at a later date if required.
Stand: 3D99
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Converging on the opportunity
IT/AV convergence potentially opens a whole new world of business for the AV integrator who is willing to adapt
Ian McMurray
investigates whether IT is
pushing conventional AV
aside, or simply making it
more versatile
W
ith the increasing
pervasiveness of the
network, and with
videoconferencing,
digital signage and
command/control, for example,
becoming as mission-critical as an
organisation’s billing system or
manufacturing management system, it’s starting to look very
Vox Pop
We ask: Many manufacturers
have jumped on the app
bandwagon, but what should
be the ultimate destination? In Kramer
Electronics’
eyes, the
ultimate
destination of
the Pro AV
industry is to reach a true solution in
which full interoperability between
any application and every system is
made possible. It is Kramer
Electronics belief that an Open
System approach is what the
installers are looking for.
Kramer has reached a strategic
decision to open up relevant parts of
its control products protocol and
followed this decision. Kramer’s
customers can easily integrate
much like an IT-centric world.
Should AV integrators be concerned?
“It’s natural for some AV players to think they need to look
over their shoulder apprehensively for IT players who might
take away their market,” says
Greg Jeffreys, newly elected president of InfoComm, “but we
should never underestimate the
difficulties – and costs – for others to enter new market spaces. I
believe there are opportunities in
partnerships, plus new and recurring revenue streams.”
It becomes apparent that, to
succeed in this new, converged
world, integrators need to acquire
two new sets of skills. The first of
these is, unsurprisingly, an understanding of the network.
“Saville recognised from an
early point that specialist network
skills were going to play a big part
in the skill set we would require
to support the developing videoconferencing market,” says the
company’s southern region business manager, Darren Pitt. “This
has continued to increase as the
protocols for source distribution
and products such as Crestron
Digital Media become standard
deployed systems.”
And, sometimes, as Jeffreys
points out, integrators need to be
able to prove that they have those
skills. “The IT world is one of certifications, and we see many more
AV leaders sporting impressive
lists of Microsoft, Cisco and other
certification,” he says.
Those things are important to
IT managers – and being able to
respond to their needs gives rise
to the second, and perhaps less
obvious, set of skills that are
required.
“You need to understand the
dynamics and drivers of IT networking people,” notes Roland
Dreesden, managing director of
integrator Reflex. “Quite rightly,
they are protective of their network
as it is the engine of their business – so the ability to empathise,
understand and communicate in
their terms is very important.”
There is perhaps a third set of
skills that integrators need to
acquire as projects become more
complex – and it’s something
that InfoComm is aware of.
Sometimes, IT is simply more appropriate for the scale of the task
“Larger, more sophisticated projects have given rise to the need
for both hard and soft project
management and communication skills,” says Jeffreys, “and
InfoComm has a history of pioneering superb project management courses.”
It seems that, for successful
companies who might traditionally have called themselves AV
integrators, the growing significance of IT is far from a threat.
Ever since the beginning of the AV
industry, evolution has been part
of the fabric of the market – a
point made by Pitt.
“Saville has seen and adapted
to many changes over the years,”
he says. “If we had not been ready
or able to embrace these chal-
lenges, then we wouldn’t be
where we are now. We see the
incursions of IT as something to
embrace and an opportunity for
us to continue to evolve and
grow.”
Dreesden’s view is almost certainly representative. “Far from
being a threat,” he says, “IT/AV
convergence is definitely an
opportunity for any AV integrator. What could be better than
strengthening your skill set?
Remember, AV is still exciting
and still new to a lot of people
and our industry knows how to
deliver that ‘wow!’ factor. The
fact that AV now sits on networks
and can talk to a wide range of
technologies just makes it even
more exciting.” “The IT world is one of certifications” – Greg Jeffreys
Kramer’s products with other
products, regardless of the chosen
OS or device. It is our belief that
other companies will follow Kramer
Electronics in this decision.
The open source philosophy is
what developers in the 21st century
are looking for and Kramer
Electronics will continue to provide
it in our growing line of control
products and software.
Ezra Ozer, marketing
manager, Kramer Electronics
Platformindependent
browser-based
control, as all
our current pro
AV and
broadcast
products offer. It
removes the
need for the
user to ensure they have the correct
firmware and control app
combination and avoids operating
system incompatibilities.
Apps are cute, but who really
wants a nice-looking app, only to
find it doesn’t connect to the version
of product they find on site?
Browser control ensures this
doesn’t ever happen and also
ensures you can use whatever
control device happens to be
available, iPhone, Android, PC, Mac,
whatever is to hand.
Tim Brooksbank, chairman,
Calibre UK
Downloading an
app is
synonymous
with loading
software on
your device,
therefore
subject to many
of its shortcomings, like
tying you to a specific machine,
requiring availability of various
versions for different hardware or
operating systems, needing periodic
updates, etc.
With the rising popularity and
acceptance of cloud computing I
think IP-enabled AV devices should
do the job of an app with just simple
http connection via a shortcut that
looks like an app icon. What apps do
well is they optimise the user
interface for the device they are
running on. For example, if you have
a smart phone with limited screen
area, the font sizes, field lengths, and
screen formatting is optimised for
your device. There is no reason a
smart webpage cannot do that. The
embedded webpage in our HDMI
matrix switch first reads the width
and height of the screen it is being
displayed on and then renders the
page accordingly.
Ali Haghjoo, CEO, Hall
Research
Here at Dataton
we’re on that
same train. We
have apps for
all our products
on various
portable
platforms. But
my view
remains the same. The new
smartphones are fantastic tools,
and their iconic status and
worldwide recognition are
important factors from a marketing
point of view. But when it comes to
commercial pro-AV applications, I
think they will actually have a
marginal effect. Can you imagine all
visitors at a major museum (age
range one to 100 years) using the
same app? Don’t get me wrong, I
think the interactive features of the
iPhones and iPads, etc, are truly
amazing, and their user interface is
second to none, but for a public AV
installation, a well-designed,
dedicated system is always superior.
Fredrik Svahnberg,
international marketing &
communications manager,
Dataton
That the
application
adds value to
the product(s)
it works with,
but that it does
not become an
end in itself.
The core
product should not be rendered
inoperable without an additional app.
Nick Cook, European marketing
director, Yamaha Commercial
Audio Systems Europe
App, Android, whatever – it should
all communicate and work well
together. I get sick of industry giants
constantly trying to
outsmart each other.
Kim Donvig,
founder Artcoustic
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Screen problem solved
Draper Europe
A new upgrade to the
E u r os c r e e n
S e s a m e
recessed projection case
sets out to
deal with a
long-standing problem
confronting
projection
screen manufacturers.
Rough handling during transport or installation in a ceiling that
is not completely level can cause a
projection screen’s viewing surface
to slide slightly on the roller, skewing the bottom dowel. Sesame version 2.1 features an adjustable
inner bracket on each side of the
case that, says Draper, allows the
problem to be addressed ‘once and
for all’.
The adjustable inner bracket
enables fine-tuning of the bottom
dowel to more precisely cover the
opening gap in the case. This
projectiondesign
Think inside the box
Technology supplier ABtUS has
devised an all-inclusive AV solution
for the modern multimedia
classroom. Several options are
available, allowing users to select the
package that best suits their
classroom needs. All the products
are designed and produced by ABtUS
to work together perfectly, says the
manufacturer, while the package has
been devised to facilitate quick,
hassle-free installation.
Stand: 1P20
Sommer Cable
allows the Sesame 2.1 closure to
rest perfectly flush with the ceiling
when the screen is retracted up
into the case.
The Sesame case, available
both as non-tensioned and tabtensioned models, has been recognised on multiple occasions with
industry awards for its innovative
construction. It features a unique
removable end-flange integrated
with the case, and concealed drop
function of the entire screen
section.
Stand: 1M22
The new Cat7 PUR XL 10Gbit cable
from Sommer Cable is claimed to
ensure optimal transmission
properties even over long distances.
It has a large wire cross-section,
plus a high-quality foam/skin PE
wire insulation and 100% shielding
provided by a CU mesh screen and
AL/PT foil-screened wire pairs
(PimF). The rugged jacket
compound guarantees a long life
and outdoor temperature
resistance.
Stand: 5U110
Projected to be a winner
A
table-based
3D decisionmaking and presentation
tool
that
uses
projectiondesign’s F35 wqxga projectors is being showcased today.
The patented Mixed Reality
Interface (MRI) system from Kommerz is designed to offer a simple
and easy-to-use design and presentation tool for project managers
and designers in Building Information Modelling, Product Lifestyle
Management Systems and digital
prototyping workflows.
The creator of the MRI system,
Thomas Kienzel at Kommerz, commented: “The MRI system can be
used with a range of realtime 3D software packages,
including Autodesk Showcase and Navisworks
alongside other popular
design and presentation
tools, to provide the most
flexible collaboration platform available.”
Viewing of the MRI system navigation takes advantage of the F35
wqxga projector at 2560x1600
pixel resolution. Viewing, presentation and navigation are manipulated and hand-controlled as part
of the MRI system.
Fredrik Brostrøm-Hansen,
product marketing manager at projectiondesign, commented: “The
F35 WQXGA delivers high resolution, broad bandwidth, and flawless image quality that is
unmatched by any other projector
in its price, performance and size
category. The high resolution and
ultra-precise colours provide the
most accurate imaging from the
MRI system and are suited for any
kind of visualisation.”
Stand: 1M27
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Licence-free bands Keeping a close watch on the council
for conference use Vaddio
Comm-Tec
The company is showing
Confidea, a new multiband wireless conference
system. Confidea operates
in the 2.4GHz
band as well as in
higher, licencefree bands around
5GHz.
Comm-Tec says this
enables a seamless
deployment of a wireless
conference system in
environments with
dense Wi-Fi presence, and that its
5GHz compatibility in particular means
IT companies will no
longer need to worry
about the impact on their
wireless IT infrastructure.
The manufacturer
claims that the product
has been developed with
reliability and confidentiality in mind, making
use of fault-torrent errorcorrecting protocols and
advanced encryption
algorithms. That, and its
multi-band capability,
makes Confidea the most
robust and secure wireless
connection available on
the market today, according to the developer.
Comm-Tec says the
product raises the bar in
wireless conferencing and
overcomes the limitations
of traditional, Wi-Fibased systems. The manufacturer claims that its
multi-band capability
expands the deployment possibilities
of
wireless
conferencing systems
considerably, and allows
concurrent operation of
multiple systems in the
same building.
Confidea comprises a
full range of models catering for applications: from
basic discussion, to units
with voting or simultaneous interpretation.
The product can work
as a stand-alone system
for basic discussion and
voting.
Stand: 2A70
Camera systems manufactured by
Vaddio have been installed
throughout the city council chamber and committee rooms of the
new 180,000sqft City Hall complex in Vaughan, which is one of
Canada’s fastest-growing cities.
In the Council Chamber itself,
Vaddio WallView HD-19 and HE100 cameras provide inputs to
the AV system, allowing their
images to be broadcast throughout the facility or to be used in
conjunction with the Polycom
HD video conferencing system.
Christie projectors and Crestron’s
DigitalMedia platform are among
the other components of a very
high-tech solution.
With digital switching at
1080p/60 and 3-chip DLP projectors at 8,000 lumens, high-spec
cameras were a necessity, according
to Omar Prashad from the project’s
systems integrator, Duocom: “If we
didn’t use Vaddio cameras, the
Clutter cut
Aavara
The MPS1000 allows the sharing of
a meeting room projector by multiple PCs or laptops via a daisychained Cat-5e cable. It supports
Revolabs
cameras would have been the
weakest link in the chain. The quality in the projectors would have
been negated; the switching infrastructure would have been negated.
We wanted to pick out the highest
quality camera that we could to
take advantage of the rest of the
design infrastructure.”
Video can be broadcast from
the Council Chamber to anywhere
else in the building. If there is a
high-interest council meeting, the
public can view the event internally – or listen externally via
Vaughan Radio. While only audio
is exported to the residents of
Vaughan at this stage, Vaughan TV
is now under development.
“ We ’ r e p r o b a b l y g o i n g t o
incorporate a capture station with
a media management server and
s t r e a m t h e v i d e o , ” o bs e rve d
Prashad. “That’s the next generation of this system so residents
can log on to the media server and
see what’s happening in the council chamber from anywhere at any
time.”
Stand: 1F122
sender-to-sender and sender-toreceiver with both video and audio.
Installation is said to be simple –
no software is required for maximum compatibility.
According to the company, the
MPS1000 eliminates the messy, difficult-to-hide cabling associated
with a VGA switch’s star topology.
The maximum distance from
sender to receiver is 150m, and resolutions up to 2048x1536 @ 60Hz
are supported. An automatic video
signal equaliser ensures optimum
quality for long distance transmissions, while a specially designed
control panel integrates video and
audio cleanly and neatly into a
meeting room desk.
Stand: 10K138
Unveiling its
FLX VoIP, the
first wireless
conference
phone designed
for VoIP
networks, is
Revolabs.
The FLX VoIP
supports a wde
variety of IP
switches, and
Revolabs claims
that it is the only
conference
phone that
combines HD
audio with the
freedom of
wireless mics
and speakers.
The product
integrates
directly with
most IP
telephone
switches
following the
SIP standard, so
new features,
such as voice
mail alerts and
‘do not disturb’,
can be offered.
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Analysis
Adrian Pennington
finds even advocates of Unified
Communications say there’s
some way to go yet
USB speakerphones
Being demonstrated on its ISE
stand this year are ClearOne’s two
latest USB speakerphones
designed for personal desktop use
in organisations using Microsoft
Lync or Skype for audio
conferencing via Windows. Just
slightly larger than a typical
computer mouse, the Chat 70-U (for
Lync) and Chat 60-U (for Skype)
each feature integrated call
controls, including an end-call
button on the device. The new
models are also equipped with
proprietary ClearOne technologies
enabling, says the company, natural
conversation without the clipping,
echo, noise or tinny sound many
people associate with
speakerphone use. Both new Chat
speakerphones, created for VoIP
applications using PCs or unified
communications software, are
designed for ease of use and
superior voice quality. They feature
raised, push-button controls for
speaker volume, mute, and call
hook and include a blue LED which
lights when a call is in progress.
Stand: 3C112
DIS install in Qatar
Conference specialist Danish
Interpretation Systems (DIS)
announced that system integrator
Techno Q had recently installed 135
customised microphone units at
Qatar University. The silver CM/DM
6580F units feature three buttons
for voting, chip card reader, channel
selector, 3.5mm headphone socket,
loudspeaker and the new BM 6620
boundary microphone. The two
distributed language channels at
this location can be monitored
through DH 6023 stethoscope
headphones and the output box AO
6008 allows the use of up to eight
channels for recording purposes.
The SW 6000 software package
gives additional features like
delegate identification. As well as
the customised DCS 6000 system in
the auditorium, there is a press
room in the building where a
small-scale CDS 4000 system with
one chairman and five delegate
units has been installed.
Stand: 3C119
The UC field is wide open but it may be too early to call the results
Unification – a distant goal
A
ny-to-any across the board
(voice, video, presence,
IM) is still a long way away
and progress is less than
speedy. Unified Communications
(UC) has become a buzzword,
which many manufacturers apply to
almost any product concerned with
communication.
Thanks to the ability of voice to
break out onto the PSTN, any-to-any
voice is relatively easy to achieve. But,
video is still some way off,
particularly with Microsoft’s plans
for Lync and Skype still unclear. “Regarding video, we have many
different platforms, different video
codecs, old voice codecs. And the
development of new things is very
fast,” says Jörg Weisflog, CEO,
‘UC’ has become a
buzz phrase, but a
mass of protocols
and broadband
issues place limits
on ‘any-to-any’
communication
UC in some regions, while the
integration of smartphones and
tablets has to be seen as mobile PCs
and a mobile data medium creating
new challenges regarding security,”
Weisflog adds.
help to establish a winner.”
There is also the question of
whether Europe has the broadband
speeds it requires for the UC vision
to be properly delivered, or
whether the corporate world is
headed for a two-tier internet.
“Existing SVC video platforms
are already pretty good and with a
combination of protocol
improvements and fibre and 4G
deployment the situation will
improve significantly,” says Masters.
Weisflog notes that there are
too many areas of disappointing
performance on Europe’s
broadband map. “Many people
think Germany is well equipped
with bandwidth, but it is not, there
are too many white spots,” he says.
advertising campaign from Apple
that clearly demonstrated those
features and benefits,” he says.
“Selling UC may not be as easy as
TV ads featuring a phone, a
finger and some jazzy screen
shots but I think the industry will
need to do some hard selling for
a while.”
And with the Apple iPhone
revolution in mind it may also be
worth reflecting on the importance
of getting the UC user experience
and user interface right. “The peripherals that UC
users typically use (audio,
webcam, pen tablet for
whiteboarding...) are far from
being optimised and free from
failure,” warns Masters.
“The industry will need to do some hard selling”
Dekom (formerly Vidofon).
“Microsoft has its proprietary
RTVideo and RTAudio. The video
conferencing and telepresence world
speaks H.264 AVC. H.265 is coming
in 2012/2013. Microsoft and
Polycom want to develop an SVC,
and there is no SVC annex for H.265
on the horizon.
“Social networks as public
Cloud services are a competitor for
John Masters, AVM’s visual
communications director, agrees: “As
long as manufacturers think they
have an opportunity to win the
protocol war they will keep trying.
However, customer and service
provider demand for any-to-any will
increase and push the emerging
losers to conform to the emerging de
facto standard. The recent emergence
of, for example, the UCI Forum may
Listen Technologies
A significant enabler will be
user appreciation of the benefits, as
most people outside of the UC
industry are unfamiliar with them.
Masters observes that the mobile
industry wrongly assumed that an
appreciation of mobile data would
spread simply by word of mouth.. “Then came a combination of
a superior user interface and a
huge consumer-focused
“Most users who plug in an
audio device, then miss incoming
call ring tones when they are not
wearing that device. Webcam
positioning also generally fails to
deliver the illusion of eye contact
when sending video (one still
appears to be gazing at the shirt
buttons for the video recipient,
etc). There is plenty of room for
improvement,” Masters concludes.
LifeSize
Integrating multiple sources Bridging the conferencing gap
ListenPoint is described by its
manufacturer as a unique collaboration system that brings together
multiple audio sources to put anyone in the room right in the centre
of the sound.
The company says that ListenPoint provides high-quality audio
from virtually any device to group
meeting participants, and can
bring audio from mobile devices
such as tablets or smart phones
using the wireless media interface.
The ListenPoint range of products includes two versions of a control unit, a room module, a
microphone/media interface, and
optional speakers in ceiling or wall
mount format.
The C2 ListenPoint control unit
is the heart of a standard system
and features a single control for
adjusting volume and selecting
audio sources. The unit connects to
the room module using a Cat-5e
cable. Extensive customisation of
the system is said to be possible
through a password-protected front
panel or USB port. The unit can be
wall, desk or rack mounted.
The C6 ListenPoint control unit
is said to be an ideal unit for
audiovisual integration as it
accommodates teleconferencing
devices. Like the C2, it connects to
the room module using a single
Cat-5e cable. It includes pro audio
inputs/outputs, a direct teleconferencing/Skype/VOIP port and USB.
Stand: 3A122
The manufacturer is showing
Bridge, its HD-quality solution for
multiparty video conferencing.
LifeSize says Bridge offers a lowrisk, cost-effective platform to extend HD
video conferencing to
more people across an
organisation, with the
lowest TCO.
Bridge is designed
to provide HD video
collaboration that scales
with an organisation’s needs,
providing quality at a low price
point for multi-party communications, and accommodating up to
48 participants on a single call.
Interoperable and standardsbased, Bridge is said to be easy to
set up and easy to use. It also supports any codec, frame rate, call
speed or resolution without loss of
capacity or capability.
The manufacturer claims that
it offers 1080p30,
720p60, and
720p30 at the
lowest cost perport in the industry. It has support
for scheduled
and/or on-demand HD
video calls, with direct conference
dialling, outbound dialling and a
virtual operator; and the product
also supports video devices from
LifeSize and other vendors.
Stand: 12B94, 12C92
VISIT US AT
ADN – the digital
conference solution
from Sennheiser.
Sounds good – and looks good too.
Reliable and effective technology is the key to
successful conferences. Setting the right tone is
crucial. Guarantee your customers’ technology
is leading-edge with the ADN digital conference
solution from Sennheiser – a company known
for its extensive experience and sound expertise.
www.sennheiser.com/adn
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news
New widescreen touchpanels
AMX
The manufacturer is demonstrating
the capabilities of its new Modero
X Series. The AMX Modero X Series
is a family of frameless, panoramic
and widescreen touchpanels,
which the manufacturer says offers
an intuitive user experience and a
truly ergonomic design.
The Modero X Series is said to
redefine touchpanel technology by
giving users a new control surface
on which to perform multiple
activities, all at the same time. AMX
says the series combines edge-2edge glass and a low profile, to
deliver a more usable space and
more engaging user experience.
Also on show are AMX’s ICSLan
Device Control Boxes, which
enable the control of almost any
device including AV, HVAC, lighting and blinds using IR, RS-232,
I/O or relays.
With embedded Power over Ethernet (PoE) functionality, AMX says
these units simplify installation and
function as port expanders for a
master controller, requiring only a
single category cable connection for
control and power.
Also on display are the new
flush-mountable six-module, ninemodule and 12-module additions
to the HydraPort Connection Port
series. These units can connect and
control laptops, projectors, document cameras, DVD players, audio
equipment and other support
devices.
Completely configurable, they
allow installers to easily adjust
the modules to the specific AV
and power needs of any room
environment.
Stand: 2C50
Yamaha in France
An elaborate new entertainment
complex encompassing two concert
halls, a lobby bar, two studios and
information/multimedia resources
has opened its doors in Besançon,
eastern France.
Audio system designer ATES Thise
has made extensive use of Yamaha
technology for the new facility,
which is called La Rodia.
For the larger, 900-capacity hall,
ATES selected a Yamaha PM5D at
FOH and an M7CL48-ES for
monitors. Six pairs of AD8HR head
amp/AD convertors, an NAI48-ES
EtherSound interface and SB168ES stage boxes make for a flexible
and high-quality system.
The smaller hall has a capacity of
320 and features an M7CL48-ES
console for both FOH and monitors,
with further SB168-ES stage boxes.
Both halls feature Nexo PS15
monitors, while the studios each
feature an 02R96VCM mixing
console.
Managed by an Auvitran AVM500ES controller, an EtherSound star
topology network connects all of the
spaces in La Rodia.
Stand: 1H6
Da-Lite perf-ect!
The manufacturer is introducing its
HD Progressive 1.1 Perf material,
an extension of its line of HD
Progressive screen surfaces.
The material is an acoustically
transparent front-projection fabric
that allows speakers to be placed
directly behind the screen. Da-Lite
claims in using this material, the
user experiences “virtually no
sound loss and excellent image
quality”. The fabric is said to provide
the same optical characteristics as
the HD Progressive 1.1 screen
surface, with specially designed
perforations to allow the speakers
to transmit the full range of an
original soundtrack while providing
maximum clarity.
Stand: 2A42
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Vox Pop
We ask: If you could change
one thing about the industry,
what would it be?
InfoComm has
an ambition to
become much
more
recognised as
professional
across the genders and I’d like to
see more women employed and
represented. If I look at my other
professional friends who are
lawyers and architects, I would
characterise those professions as
being well represented in gender.
Greg Jeffreys, president,
InfoComm International
In the ‘selling’
sector I would
challenge our
sales people
to look beyond
a transactional
sale approach
and consider
a consultative
sales approach. The easiest thing
we can do is to simply take an
order of what a customer is
requesting. Often clients are not
asking for new technology
because they simply are unaware.
Instead of just giving them what
they ask for we have an
opportunity to build trust and
credibility by probing and truly
understanding what their needs
are and then delivering a
recommendation that best meets
their needs.
Cory Schaeffer, vice-president
of sales worldwide, Listen
Technologies
news
If I could
change one
thing in our
beloved
industry it
would be that
the production
is ordered first
and the
technology
second (not vice versa, as we see
all too often). Don’t get me wrong,
as a manufacturer, Dataton loves
to sell products in huge quantities.
But in the long term, great
productions benefit the whole
industry, spurring people on to
create even more exciting projects
and generating more business for
everyone. I would like to see
projects starting out in the hands
of good producers, designers and
AV consultants and then making
their way to the suppliers –
manufacturers, staging – and
installation companies.
Fredrik Svahnberg,
international marketing &
communications manager,
Dataton
Apart from
outlawing
HDMI and
HDCP?
Seriously, I’d
scrap
HDCP. HDMI is
actually not a
bad interface,
but HDCP gets it a bad name.
Calibre UK
Slow it down
to enjoy the
ride more – I
can’t believe
TD Maverick
has been
around for
nearly 20
years.
Jon Sidwick, director,
Maverick Europe
We would like to change the poor
understanding of the importance of
audio. In recent years, audio
information has been proven to be
as influential as visual information.
Digital signage is not very effective
when installed without audio.
However, the whole industry is still
placing too much emphasis on
delivering only visual content. As
visual
information is
literally ‘visible’,
the influence
can also be
easily
investigated
afterwards. It is
extremely
challenging to
investigate the effectiveness of
audio content in digital signage
projects. However, a growing
amount of data to support the
effectiveness of audio are
becoming available. Panphonics
expects that the current poor
understanding of the importance of
audio will be a story of the past in
the near future.
Ryo Kumagai, sales manager,
Panphonics
There are many
things that I’d
like to change
but one of these
is to see an
increased level
of
understanding
of what the
industry
communicates to the end-user. It is
a very specification-oriented
industry and should be more
tailored towards what the end-user
wants to achieve with their AV
investment.
Anders Løkke, marketing
director, projectiondesign
I would like to change this trend
towards everything audio being
hidden! Many times projects have
been designed
by designers
and the
installer is
afraid to show
the customer
something
different, but
why hide
products in walls when there are
some superb and performing
options available, like glass
speakers? There should be some
training initiated and organised by
ISE for designers and installers
with manufacturers who actually
have something different to offer,
so we could promote new ideas.
We would be happy to support this
idea and be actively involved.
Cedric Aubriot, CEO and
founder, Waterfall
I would like to
say goodbye to
the phrase “...
because that’s
what we’ve
always done”.
More than any
other industry, I
believe the AV
industry suffers from being slow to
adopt new methods, approaches
and technologies. Revolabs has
been experiencing this inertia since
2006, when we introduced the first
digital wireless microphone system
specifically designed for the
enterprise. Yes, it was different; and
yes, it didn’t look like anything else
people had used in previous
projects. Through hard work and
perseverance, we were able to
convince the industry of the value
that ‘hearing every word’ brings to
enterprise customers. Now in our
sixth year, Revolabs has an
expansive product portfolio. Be
willing to try something new,
because that’s what you can expect
from Revolabs!
Martin Bodley,
president and CEO,
Revolabs
Expanding its
business model
Blackmagic Design has acquired
Teranex Systems Inc, a leading
manufacturer of high-performance
video processing products for the
post production and broadcast
industries. Teranex is
headquartered in Orlando, Florida,
and is now a wholly owned
subsidiary of Blackmagic Design.
“Teranex is a strategic acquisition
for Blackmagic Design,” explained
Grant Petty, Blackmagic Design’s
CEO. “Its technology, solutions and
market complement our own
efforts and its high-quality video
processing technology enables us
to provide our customers with even
higher levels of video quality,
extending Blackmagic Design’s
product range for the broadcast,
feature film and high-end post
production markets.”
Stand: 7C190, 7D224
Elipson sound tree
The manufacturer’s loudspeakers
recently took centre stage at Plaza
Athénée as the Sound Tree
installation arrived in France’s
capital for the first time. Initially
unveiled at the International
Furniture Fair of Milan, the Sound
Tree is the creation of designers
Maurizio Galante and Tal Lancman
for Elipson, commissioned by Jean
Yves Le Porcher, creative director
for the brand.
The trunk-shaped base of the
Sound Tree contains the subwoofer,
while the cables spread from the
base to the ceiling, like branches.
Each of the round fruits is actually a
speaker, and when standing under
the tree, the listener is surrounded
by sound. Stand: 2A50
New AutoTrak™ 2.0
HD for your ears.
Where HI-Fi meets Hi-Def.
Nothing you’ve heard can prepare you for the incredible sound quality of the new AutoTrak™ 2.0, featuring
Vaddio’s revolutionary EasyTalk wireless audio inferface.
Featuring a high-quality unidirectional microphone element built into the IR Lanyard, AutoTrak 2.0 offers
full frequency spectrum audio interference-free operation for focused and pristine sound quality with superior
noise rejection.
Be seen as well as you’re heard. New Autotilt™ automatic tilt function keeps the presenter in the shot as
they move side-to-side and toward the camera. The camera tracks more smoothly. It reacquires presenters
more quickly. And it features three tracking camera presets with a Rescan function for greater freedom.
AutoTrak 2.0 even features a rechargeable belt back with a lithium-ion battery for extended hours of operation.
Paired with Vaddio’s new HD-20 HD PTZ camera, the AutoTrak™ 2.0
system provides true native HD in a single chip and 20x optical zoom,
along with truer, richer color than ever before.
Discover the new AutoTrak 2.0. It’s available now – and around the world.
Learn more about our complete line of cameras and camera control
equipment at 800-572-2011 or vaddio.com
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Planar Systems
Jennifer Davis, VP marketing
What does the ISE
show mean to
you?
ISE has grown in
importance for
Planar, as a way to
connect to our
European pro AV
commercial partners
and home theatre partners who represent our
Runco brand. Both Planar and
ISE are emphasising digital signage and this year we’re excited to
unveil many exciting display innovations not only for digital signage
but also display solutions designed
for control rooms.
What do you think are the key
developments in, or threats to,
your market sector at the
current time?
Planar provides solutions in a
variety of vertical markets,
including retail, hospitality,
education, transportation and
corporate environments. As digital
signage growth expands and as
more companies are capitalising
on the power of
digital signage as
an advertising
platform and
effective means
for information
dissemination
and providing an
enhanced
customer
experience, Planar is
architecting display solutions
that meet the requirements of
these applications.
Why should delegates visit
your booth at ISE?
At ISE you can see Planar
showcase a diverse portfolio of
new products, differentiated
solutions for indoor and outdoor
digital signage, and new product
categories, like architectural video
walls with the launch of Planar
Mosaic. Planar will also unveil the
new Clarity Matrix 3D video wall
system, Clarity LED Series rearprojection displays and Indisys 2.0
image processing.
Stand: 3A82
SKB military racks
The company is showing its new
3RR series removable rack: slide
out shock racks, available in seven
sizes, ranging from 3U up to 14U,
all specifically designed for the
military and industrial markets.
SKB’s new 3RR series features a
new ‘positive lock’ inner frame
latch (patent pending), which the
manufacturer claims will provide
improved shock and vibration
isolation versus its competition.
All MIL-STD 810G testing has now
been completed, and the standard
3RR case features a 2in deep front
lid, 5in deep rear lid with wheels, lid
hangars, a slide out inner rack,
PRV, coupling straps, stainless steel
hardware, and eight comfort grip
spring-loaded handles.
Although standard stock cases will
come in black, they will also be
available in desert tan and OD
green on special order.
Stand: 7V183
Four new switchers for
studio professionals
Gefen
Devised to access multiple computers from a single high-resolution
display, four new switchers on display on the Gefen stand are suitable for studio professionals
working with several editing bays
and post-production suites. In
essence, these new switchers supply effective methods of computer system integration without
networking.
The 4x1 DisplayPort KVM
switcher connects four computers
to one display with support for a
USB 2.0 keyboard/mouse and
audio. One DisplayPort output
delivers resolutions up to
2560x1600. The USB output drives
any keyboard/mouse combination,
while the audio output supports
left and right speakers.
Users switch between all four
computers by IR remote, front
panel selector button or RS-232
connection.
The 8x1 DisplayPort KVM
switcher (pictured above) connects
eight computers to one display
with support for a USB 2.0 keyboard/mouse and audio. One DisplayPort output delivers
resolutions up to 2560x1600. The
USB output drives any keyboard/mouse combination while
the audio output supports L/R
speakers. Once again, users switch
between all four computers by IR
remote, front panel selector button
or RS-232 connection.
The other two new products
are the 4x1 DisplayPort switcher
and the larger 8x1 DisplayPort
switcher. These are video switchers with no keyboard/mouse and
audio switching.
Stand: 1M63
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a-z listing:
3D Now
3D Perception
3d-berlin
11F70
7N200
9C142
A
AAC Systems
12B73
Aavara Innovation Corp
10K138
Abi China
3C123
ABtUS Singapore
1P20
Acclaim Lighting
11K52
Acoustic Energy
7V201
Active Audio
1H76
ad notam
7P190
AD-Systems
11K52
ada - Audio Design Associated
1N40
Adam Audio
7R172
Adam Hall
7F180
Adamson Systems Engineering
7E170
Adder Technology
6H132
Adeo Group - Adeo Screen Screen Research
1M5
ADJ Group Europe
11K52
Advantech Europe
10S130
Adwindow
3C82
AED Group
3A84
AEG Gesellschaft für moderne
Informationssysteme
7F195
AF Electronics Co
4V50
AGATH
5S120
Airgoo Signage
9A136
AixSolve
3D132
Alcons Audio
6N132
Alcorn McBride
9D104
Aldous Systems Europe
5U88
Allen & Heath
1H90
AMC Baltic
5S86
Ampetronic
11D87
Amptec
7R172
AMX
2C50
Analog Way
3A112
Anovo Co
9B147
Anxin Science and Tech Co 7T180
AOpen
10N129
Apantac
11N67
APart Audioprof
1P110
APEX
7D170
APO International (HK) Co 5R120
Aquavision
5V115
Arbor Media
1E108
Arcam
D302
Archean Technologies
7M201
Armagard
10R116
Armstrong Electronics
7S210
Arrive Systems
12C74
Artcoustic Loudspeakers Rasike seats & acoustics
7T185
Arthur Holm / Albiral Display
Solutions
1N5
ARTSOUND
11N68
arvato entertainment europe
10K142, 10K146
Ashly Audio
7V214
ASL Intercom
1H90
Ateis Europe
7F205
Aten
11N59
Atlona Technologies
4U63
ATON
1N73
Attero Tech
7V217
Audac
5U92
audio network
1N48
Audio-Technica
1K78
Audiovox German Holdings 7S190
Audipack
1F40
Aurora Multimedia
11F38
Australian Monitor
11D80
AV INDUSTRY
2A50
AV Jobs & Lavajobs
7M219
AV Magazine/AV Europe
6N152
AV Stumpfl
1H17
AV-Euronet
7M200
AVC Group
1N73
Avenview Europe
1OQ143
AVer Information
12E90
Avers Screens
4U26
Aviom
3D140
Avitech International Corporation
11H51
AVnu Alliance
7Q220
AVTEK
11N56
AVuno
1E56, 1E58
Axel Joost Elektronik
3A130
B
B-Tech International
1P62
BACATA
9D145
Bachmann Co
2A70, 2A73
Baldwin Boxall
11D85
Barco
11H65
Barix
2E70
barox Kommunikation
10P148
Barth Acoustic
11D86
Bay Audio
5R122
Beijing PowerCreator Information
Technology Co
12A82
Beijing Really Sun Technology
11N31
BenQ Europe
4U35
beyerdynamic Co
1M100
Biamp Systems
1H80
Bittner Audio International 7F190
BitWise Controls
5U88
Black Box Network Services
10R136
Blackmagic Design
7C190
Bleu Comm Azur
7V197
BLiNKBLiNK/Fisheye
9A121
BlueFox
10N134
BMB Electronics
1P35, 1P22
Boeckeler Instruments
2E60
Bosch Security Systems
3B112
Bowers & Wilkins
11F84
Brähler ICS Konferenztechnik
12A92
BrightSign
10K136, 2A70, 2A73
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Broadata Communications
BTX
BXB Electronics Co
5V90
2A55
3A101
C
Cabasse
5R121
Cabletime - IPTV
3D106
Calibre U
3B104
Cambridge Consultants
7V208
CAMCO Produktions - und Vertriebs
1H76
Camvine
10S122
Canon Europe
1F80
Canton
11D44
Casio Europe
4R36
CAYIN Technology Co
10P116
CC Technic Taiwan Co
3B126
1Q66
CEDIA
CeeLab
12C80
celexonCo
4U80
Ceratec Audio Design
11P40
CES Audio
7C170
Ceymsa Audiovisual
6N148
Chainzone Technology (Foshan) Co
11E32
Cheer Ascent International
7R180
Chief MFG
2A52, 2A70, 2A73
Christie
1H27, 1H40
CIMA DIGITEC
11C77
Cineak
1N90
CinemaTech
4R78
Cité LED technologies
9D145
Citygrow
5V96
Clear-Com
11D76
ClearOne Communications
3C112
clearvoice-systems
7E198
Click Effects
9B152
Clockaudio
11C66
Cloud Electronics
11D93
Colum Electronics Ind Corp
1E116
COMM Products Technologies
2E52
COMM-TEC Vertriebsgesellschaft
2A70, 2A73
Communications Business Solutions
12B70
Community Professional
Loudspeakers
7M176
ComQi
10K118
Concept Digital
11H77
Concept International
10N149
Condeco Ltd
4V35
Conen Produkte & Co
11N52
Connessioni
7V220
Control4 EMEA
11H78
Coolux
7N176
Coptermotion
9A121
Corporate Karma
7C180
Cotina Co
11D84
Covid
4R68
Creatix Polymedia
3D132
Creator Corporation
11D60
Crestron International
1F2, 1F6, 1F7, 1F17
Cuanbo
1P2
CUE
1M122
Current Audio
5T86
curveLED
7H210
CYP UK
5T113
D
D-BOX Technologies
D-Tools
D. Cronenberg
D.A.S. Audio
d&b audiotechnik
Da-Lite Screen Company
Daktronics
Dalen
Dali
Darklight Technology
Data Display Solution
1N40
1N40
3C131
1H78
1N28
2A42
1K2
3D130
7S180
9A122
10Q144
Dataton
7K170
Datavideo Technologies Europe 11C84
Definitive Technology
7S167
Delta Electronics
11E44
DEMCO CSI
10Q114
Designmate
4V34
Destination Audio
5U88
DeToma
1N64
Deutsche Telekom
12B80
Dexon Systems
3B120
DF Solutions
5V110
DiGiCo UK
1H90
Digigram
7H170
Digital Projection
4S82
DIS - Danish Interpretation Systems
3C119
DISE
10K110
DISPLAX Interactive Systems 10Q112
DIVUS
7V197
diz kiosks
10P153
DLS Sweden
5S114
dnp denmark
2A70, 2A73
domeprojection.com
9F135
Doremi Technologies
11N51
DPA Microphones
7R172
Draper
1M22
DSP4YOU
7N207
DSplay by Cyberstream
10K114
Duran Audio
11D64
DV Signage
9B138
DVIGEAR
1P49
DVS Digital Video Systems
7R217
DYMO
2A40
DYNACORD
1M90
DynaScan Technology
11C80
dZine
11H65
E
E-audio benelux
1K80
E-J Electronics Co
3B140
Earthquake Sound Corp
1P140
easescreen
10N130
EAVS Benelux
7S215
EAW
1F115
ECEN Electronic Co
1E112
ECLER Laboratorio de
Electroacústica
11H38
EDBAK
1P52
EET Group
9A138
EIKI Industrial Co
1F66
EKTA
11C79
ELAC Electroacustic
7Q200
ELAN Home Systems
1N73
Elation Professional
11K52
Electric Sound Benelux
1M90
Electro-Voice
1K80
Electrosonic
11C35
Elektrosil Systeme der Elektronik
10S112
Element One Multimedia
9F129
Elite Screens
1P5
ELMO EUROPE
4U62, 2A70, 2A73
Elo TouchSystems
10K144
empure
7V197
Entertainment Experience
1N40
Epiphan Systems
7F220
Epson Europe
1F52
Equipson
5R98
Ergonomic Solutions
9B144
Ergotron
1N80
ErgoXS
11N43
Essential Install
7T183
EuMediaNet
10P151
Euromet
9G118
European Service Point
7N190
Euroscreen
1N62
Evertz UK
9A111
Everything But The Box
7Q185
Expromo Europe
10S124, 10R126
Exterity Ltd
11E72
Extron Electronics
2C24, 2C36, 2E24, 2E36
eyefactive
eyevis
9C142
1N6
F
Fantek
7E220
Fasttel
7Q174
FBT Elettronica
7N180
Fisheye/BlinkBlink
9A121
FlatFrog Multitouch
1G100
Fleetwood
1M44
Flexible Picture Systems
7H172
Fohhn Audio
7K180
Foreground Europe
11H76
Forte A-BUS
5U88
Fortress .
1N40
Frame Jazz Display Co
10P113
Fraunhofer Institut
Nachrichtentechnik
9C141
friendlyway
9A119
FSN
10K140
FSR
7P215
Funktion One
7E180
Furman Sound
1N80
Future Automation 4R70, 2A70, 2A73
hall 1. booth M 17
Vantage, leader in Home automation
www.vantage-emea.com | [email protected]
G
G&BL
7E200
G+M Elektronik
7E174
GDS - Global Display Solutions
11P93
Gefen
1M63, 2A70, 2A73
Genelec
1K76
Gerriets
1N30
Gira Giersiepen & Co
7P170
Global Caché
2A70, 2A73
GLUX - LED Creative-Tech
11F52
Goldish Co
10N147
GONSIN Digital Equipment
Corporation
12E78
Greensound Technology
7V210
Guang Zhou Grandview Crystal
Screen Co
9B121
H
Hagor
11K58
HAI Home Automation Inc
5U88
Haivision
10Q122
Hall Research
1M2
Hangzhou Gaoke
Industry & Trade Co
7T210
Hangzhou Wanin Educational
Multimedia Inc.
11P74
Hantarex Electronics/Samber Italia
11E70
Harman International
3C120
Harris
10N116, 10N118
HDBaseT Alliance
7K210
HDI Dune Europe
7M198
HDL
7V198
Heco
7S190
HETEC
3C140
HiddenWires
7P198
High Definition Golf
7T174
Highgrade Tech Co
5R114
Highlite International
11C67
Hitachi Europe
4S34
Hitachi Solutions Europe 2A70,2A73
HK Audio
7C215
Home Cinema Europe
1N40
HP
12C86
HPC Technology Inc
7M216
Huizhou DESAY
Intelligent Technology Co
11D32
Humantechnik
6H148
HY-LINE Computer Components
12F85
Hylex Electronics Co
3A127
Hyundai IT Europe
10N120
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I
i-Chips USA
7P225
I-Display
10N148
IAG
1N68
IBASE Technology Inc
10K125
ICE Cable Systems
7V180
ICT Innovative Communication
Technologies
1F75
Iemke Roos Audio
1H76
IHSE
10R122
iiyama
9F141
iKON AVS
11E78
ilevia
7V182
ILS - Intelligent Lectern Systems
1E72, 1E68
IMAGE Systems
7S200, 7T200
Imerge
1M43
IML Worldwide
7M206
In akustik Co
5S102
InAVate
1Q35
Infinitus
10K121
INFITEC Global Sales
7H220
InfoComm International
11N100
InFocus Corporation
12C70, 12B80
Ingram Micro Distribution
9B150
Innes
10R144
InOut
1P100
Installation Europe
9C106
Intelix
1N34
interactive scape
11K37
Interactive Voting System
1E114
Intertek
11C76
Intuilab
7C180
IP Security Pavilion
9A138
IRIDE SISTEMI
9F146
iRidium Mobile
5R119
iRoom intelligente Technik
5V116
ISCE
7E214
J
James Loudspeaker
11N58
Jansen Display
10P157
Jiangsu CnLamp Optoelectronics
Technology Co
7H192
JK Screen
12A85
JNM Display Co
11D59
JoeCo Ltd
3D134
JTS Professional Co
7H190
Jung, Albrecht & Co
11K38
Jupiter Systems
2C49
Just Add Power
2A70, 2A73
Just Lamps
1H100
K
KáCsa Audió
Kaleidescape
KAUBER
KCEI
KEF/GP Acoustics
Kern & Stelly Medientechnik
Key Digital
keyneosoft
KEYPAD DEPOT,
a division of Infowhyse
Kindermann
Kindwin Technology
Kinetik Labs
Klewel Webcast
Kling & Freitag
KLOTZ Audio Interface Systems
KNX
KOMTECH
Konftel
Kramer Electronics
Kuang Chien Computer Co
5V100
1P90
4V28
4V73
11H52
1M70
5V130
7C180
7S172
4R34
11E38
5V110
7N205
7F215
7F200
7V197
1N110
12B80
1F18
9B118
L
L-Acoustics
Lab X Technologies
Lab.gruppen
7K200
7Q220
5R92
Lake
5R92
LANG
1H74, 1F75
Laud Media
7T219
Lectrosonics
6H150
LED Diamond Optoelectrics
4V21
Legamaster International
11H45
Leurocom electronic displays
11P73, 11P76
LG Display
11N45
LG Electronics
11N75
LG PDP MultiVision
7S220
Liberty AV Solutions
1N34
Lifedomus
7Q180
Lifesize Communications 12B94, 12C92
Lighthouse Technologies
11E62
Lighting & Sound International 7T228
Lightware
3A134
Link
7M190
Listen Technologies
3A122
LiveDots
11H65
LMP Lichttechnik Vertriebs
7V218
Loewe
7P200
LOGOS Av Com
2A70, 2A73
Loxit
9F104
Lumens Digital Optics
1K100
Lumio
10R118
Lutron EA
5R86
NEXCOM EUROPE
Nexio Co
Nexo
NextWindow
Niles Audio Corporation
Niveo Professional
NOMCommunications
Novus & Co
NTi Audio
NuVo Technologies
M
pakedge device & software 2A70, 2A73
Pan Acoustics
7F210
Panasonic Marketing Europe
1H56
Panphonics
10K113, 1E78
Paradigm Audio Visual
3A106
Partners in Enterprise
11 E77
Paul Clubbe Marketing
3B102
Peavey Electronics
3A111
Peerless AV Europe
11N65, 11E64
Penandfree Co
9A106
Percon
5R104
PeTa Bearbeitungstechnik
9B129
Philips Digital Projection Lighting 1M27
Philips Dynalite
5S99
Philips Public Signage
10N135, 10N141
Phoenix Audio Technologies
7V162
PhotonX
7V204
Picturall
9A121
PIE
11E77
Pinanson
6H152
Pixled
11C41
Planar Systems
3A82
Plastic Logic
9A136
Polycom
12C86, 12B80
Powersoft
1H90
Prase Engineering
1N100
Premier Mounts
4S56
Primare
7Q205
Pro Audio Stash
5U86
Pro Audio Technology
4R78
Pro Control
4S60
Procab
5V94
Procella Audio
7M186
ProDVX Europe
10P113
Proficient
1N80
Projecta
2C42
projectiondesign
1M27
Proscreens
11E74
Prysm
9C129
PS Audio
1P95
PTN Electronics
11K48
publitec Präsentationssysteme
Eventservice
1F90
Pure Acoustics
11N64
PureLink
5S105
Pursonic
7P184
Pyramid Computer
7C180
M Production Company
11D38
M4B
9G144
Maas Electro Systems
4V74
Maestronic Co
9B100
Mafico
7V193
Magenta Research
4U30
Magnat Audio-Produkte
7S190
Marshall Electronics
2E40
Martin Audio
1F110
Martin Professional
11D52
Matrox Electronic Systems
1G122
Maverick
5U98
Media Sprint Joachim Gulba
5R128
MEDIALON
7P210, 2A70, 2A73
MediaTech Central Europe
4V32
memedia/miX-L-Digital Signage
Software
10K146, 10K142
Merging Technologies
7E196
Meyer Sound
1M80
Microtech Gefell
7H205
Midas Consoles
3A100, 3A102
Middle Atlantic Products 2A70, 2A73
MilTec (UK)
11E73
Minicom Digital Signage –
see ComQi
10K118
Mitsubishi Electric Europe
2A24, 2A25, 2A36
MK Sound
5R112
ML Audio + Carbons
5R105
mms mainstream media solutions
7C180
Mode Lighting
1P4
Mode-AL
11D66
ModernSolid Industrial Co
5R110
Mondiale Publishing
11L50
Monitor Audio
5T92
Montarbo
7E210
MSI
7P220
Multi Caisses Inc
12A80
MultiTouch
11K37
Multivision Screens
3C82
MuxLab
1H2
N
Nanjing Magon Opto-Electrical
Science and Technology Co
9A116
NAPAKEO-IPRESO
9D145
Nautilus
9A128
NEC Display Solutions
4R24, 4R20, 4S20, 4U19, 4U20
NEETS
3D128
Neutrik
1F69
New Invor
BK007
NewHank Quality AV Products 7C175
Newstar Products Europe
4U70
10R142
9F131
1H76
10Q136
1N73
5V110
7C180
5V128
1F117
1P122
O
Oehlbach Kabel
OMB
OmniMount Systems
One Systems
ONELAN
Ophit Co
Opticis
Optoma Europe
Opus Technologies
Oray/Erard Pro
Orion
OXID eSALES
7S190
9G132
1N80
7H207
10P136
10P111
1Q20
4R56
5T98
3C82
4R60
7C180
P
Q
Q-Better Lda
10K152
QOMO HiteVision
11F58
QS-TECH (Xian Qingsong Technology Co)
11E66
QSC Audio Products
3A84
Quadra Concepts
12B74
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Radiant Opto-elec Technology Co
11N40
RADVISION
12B86
Rako Controls
1P80
RANE Corporation
7V172
Rayco Technologies
11N31
RBH Sound
1N40
RCF
7M180
RDL Europe
7M196
Realtime Visions
9G140
RedEye -ThinkFlood
4V62
Redleaf Audio Visual Equipment Co
3C123
Reference Laboratory
7E211
reflecta
7M210
Renkus-Heinz
1H90
Reprolux Screens
3C99
Retop LED Display Co
11P70
Revolabs
12B92
Revox
7P170
RGB Communications
BK009
RGB Spectrum
3B106
RGBlink (Xiamen) Corporation 11C34
RGG LED
7R210
RH & L Technology
12A81
RichTech System
9C144
RIEDEL
11C52
RJS Electronics Ltd
4V33
Roland Systems Group
3A136
Ross Video
10Q142
Rotapanel International
10N146
RSF Europe
11C51
RTI
4S60
RTS TELEX Intercoms
1K80
Russound
1P18
Ryham Optoeletronics
7V216
S
S. Siedle Söhne Telefon- und
Telegrafenwerke
9A138
S.Y. Electronics
10R120
Sage Opto
11D58
Sahara Presentation Systems 3D99
Samsung Electronics
9C111
Samsung Semiconductor Europe
9C111
Samsung Techwin Co 2A70, 2A73
SANYO Sales & Marketing
1H50
Sat & Sound
10R124
Scala Connected Signage 10K122
Schneider Digital
7M218
Schneider Kreuznach
1N40
Schneider-Kreuznach
1N40
Schnick-Schnack-Systems 7T225
Schulte Elektrotechnik Co
5U90
Screen Excellence
7Q190
Screen Goo Systems
7Q176
Screen Innovations
1N40
SCREEN New Technologies 9C143
screenFOOD
10K116
ScreenLine
4S70
Seeburg
7H200
Sennheiser Nederland
2C66
Shanghai EASI Computer
Technology Co
11K33
Shanghai Pallas Electric Co 9C102
Sharp Electronics Europe
11F78
Shenzhen A-OK Technology Grand
Development Co
3C130
Shenzhen Absen Optoelectronic Co
11E52
Shenzhen AOTO Electronics Co
11N60
Shenzhen BAKO Optoelectronics Co
11P44, 11P42
Shenzhen Chip Optech Co 7P216
Shenzhen CLT Led Technology Co
11C36
Shenzhen Createk Electronic Co
9B117
Shenzhen Dicolor
Optoelectronics Co
10K137
Shenzhen Eastar Electronic Co
11N37
Shenzhen Elnor Co
11P72
Shenzhen Gloshine Technology Co
7T215
Shenzhen Hiboled
Photoeletricity Co
11C31
Shenzhen iBoard Technology 11C85
Shenzhen Infiled Electronics Co
11N44
Shenzhen Jonsung Electronics
Technology Co
7C210
Shenzhen LAMP Technology Co
11N38
Shenzhen Leyard Opto-Electronic
Co
11E34
Shenzhen Liantronics Co
11C58
Shenzhen Lightking Optoelectronics Tech Group
11P65
Shenzhen Lightlink Display
Technology Co.
11K45
Shenzhen Mansion Electronic Co
7S170
Shenzhen Mary Photoelectricity Co
11G38
Shenzhen Newstar Optoelectronics
Co
11K31
Shenzhen Reach Software
Technology Co
1E79
Shenzhen Tendzone Intelligent
Technology Co
7C178
Shenzhen Topvision
Optoelectronic Technology 11C55
Shenzhen Uniview Led Co 11D38
Shenzhen Yaham
Optoelectronics Co
11D46
Sherbourn Technologies
5U120
Show Solutions
11N36
Showkube
7H180
Shure Europe
3C88
Sierra Video
1F18
signagelive
10P115
SignPoint
9C148
SiliconCore Technology
7V181
SIM2 Multimedia
11F84
2E64
Simply Reliable Software
SINEW TECHNOLOGY CO 10N132
SIRKOM Europe
10S126
SKB Europe
7V183
Smart Home Engineering Corp
4V36
Smart-e
5S92
SmartMetals Mounting Solutions
9D129
SMS Smart Media Solutions 4U24
Sommer Cable
5U110
Sonance
1N57
Sonic Foundry 3A120, 2A70, 2A73
Sonos Europe
11H58
SONUS
1N110
Sony
7H224
Sopar
12C73
Sound Control Technologies 12A70
Sound Leisure
11N70
Soundcast Systems
7V191
Soundtube
11E84
SP Controls
7V205
Space 3D Solutions
5S88
SpeakerCraft
1N80
SpectraCal
4V72
Speechi 4U61
SpinetiX S.A.
10K120
Split Box Media Centre Peter Harvey
7S200, 7T200
spo-comm
10K142, 10K146
Squadrat
9A100, 9A102
Stardraw.com
2A70, 2A73
Stealth Acoustics and AudioControl
5S110
Steinway Lyngdorf
9B102
Stewart Audio
7V217
Stewart Filmscreen Europe 1F30
Stinova
10K139, 10K150
Streamit
11C78
Structured Cable Products 11F70
Sunfire
1N73
SurgeX International
1N68
SVI
7S177
Symetrix
1H76
Syscomtec Distribution
10P122
T
T-Racks
t&mSystems
11E85
7E190
TAG/HORTUS AUDIO
11D53
Taiden Industrial Co
3C115
Tannoy
5R92
Taodyne
10N151
Tau Audio Solutions
11E85
tci
7V197
TDI Group
5V127
TeamMate
11E58
Tecco
3A83
Techflex
7P195
Techflow
10R130
Technomad
3D144
Tecnovision
1M14
TELETASK
7R170
Televic
3C128, 2A70, 2A73
Teracue - IPTV Systems
1E80
Texas Instruments DLP
4R56
THIEL Audio Products
7V193
Thinklogical
1F21
TM Audio/Pixelsource
1H90
TMB
7V166
Tonar International and Allitone 4R57
tonwelt
7P180
Toshiba Europe
11C90
TOTEM Acoustic
5S124
TouchIT Technologies
11N73
Trak-kit
7S200, 7T200
TransLook by VINYL I
9A114
Tri-Net Electronics Co
7V202
Triad Speakers
1P84
Tributaries Cable
1N40
TRIDELITY
10K123
Trinnov Audio
7R185
Tripleplay Services
11D74
trivum
7V190
TRUMEDIA with Digital Screens
10Q130
TSD Technology Co
10S118
TTL Network
7T218
TÜCHLER Bühnen-& Textiltechnik
3B100
Tutondo by ATEC
1E62, 1E66
TV One
3C106
U
U.S. Commercial Service
BK015
UK Pavilion/Intellect
11E75
UMAN Universal Access Network
7Q220
UNICOL
10R135
Unilumin Group Co
11P58
Unique Automation
1N2, 4U74
Unitech Systems EE
12E91
Universal Champion
Electroacoustic Technology 3A110
UniVox Bo EDIN
7D172
URC
1P35
Utrema
5R121
V
Vaddio
1F122
Valentini
7H191
Vantage Emea
1M17
VBrick Systems
10Q116
Velodyne Acoustics
1P130
Verrex
12A86
Vestel
9D141
VICOM
10P130
VidaBox
9B111
VidCAD
7V215
Video Furniture International 12A76
Vidistri
11N42
Vidyo
2A70, 2A73
ViewSonic Europe
4V18, 4V22
Vioso
4U73
10K146, 10K142
Visio-Tronic
visiomatic
9A138
Vision AD
10K135
VisioSign
10P142
Visix
10S114
Viss Lighting (Shenzhen) Co 11D38
Vistaplus Co
11F66
Vitec Distribution
12B80
Vity
1K90
VIVATEQ
4U60
Vivitek Corporation
4R84
Vogel´s Products
1M45
Volfoni
7Q195
VQ
12F79
Vtron Technologies
1N130
Vutec Corporation
3D112
Waterfall Audio
5S122
WAVEINSIDE
12D70
Wealleys Technology Co
5V118
Weibel Lift
2A70, 2A73
Whirlwind
7H215
Williams Sound
6H148
Wolfvision
1M11
Woop Jobs
9B131
Wuxi Lexin AV Equipment Co 7S217
Wyrestorm Technologies
5U122
XYZ
Xantech
1N73
Xiamen Interactive Technology Co
11C38
Xilica
7C175
XMOS Incorporated
7Q220
XPAND 3D
10R114
XTA Electronics/MC2 Audio 7F170
Yamaha Music Europe
1H6
YCD Multimedia
11E70
YESCO Electronics
9A129
YODN International
5V120
Zaag Technology Co
9B145
Zhuhai Lenscen Electric Co 7S175
ZTE Corporation
12E85
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news
Q&A
Cloud control
Cloud Electronics has added two
new models to its PM range of zone
paging microphones. The PM4-SA
and PM8-SA have all the functions
of the existing PM4 and PM8, but
introduce ‘spot announcement’
capabilities, giving users access to
pre-recorded announcements.
Typically, the spot announcements
contain adverts, stings, alarm
sounds, or even warnings, activated
by the push of a button or fired by
remote contact closure switches
from a timer, PIR or similar device.
The microphones can hold up to
four (PM4-SA) or eight (PM8-SA)
pre-recorded messages of any
length. These are stored internally
on a standard SD memory card in
the base of the unit. Up to four or
eight pre-announcement chimes
can also be stored on the card,
respectively.
Stand:11D93
eyevis LCD monitor
The EYE-LCD-6000-QHD-LD with
Direct-LED backlight is the latest
addition to eyevis’ EYE-LCD of highresolution LCD monitors. The new
launch provides quad full HD resolution with 3840x2160 pixels on a
60in screen. The Direct-LED backlight technology is said to guarantee
uniform image representation over
the entire screen surface. The spec
includes a brightness level of
500cd/m2, a contrast ratio of 5,000:1
and a response of only 6ms. The
screen is controlled via four DVI
inputs, with a specially developed
input controller. Applications for the
EYE-LCD-6000-QHD-LD include
control rooms, medical facilities,
broadcast post-production, and
construction.
Stand: 1N6
Apantac, Michel Rudelle,
EMEA regional manager
What does the ISE show mean
to you?
With its growing number of visitors,
ISE is a unique opportunity for
Apantac to reach a large customer
base from EMEA as well as other
regions. It is also a great venue to
meet with our dealers and introduce them to our latest products.
Our goal this year is to show products in an application context,
which we feel, is better way of
illustrating their capabilities.
What do you think are the key
developments in, or threats to,
your market sector at the current time?
It seems that the pro AV market is
doing well despite the current economic turmoil in Europe. We see
opportunities in providing innova-
Barix gets Extreamer
tive products and solutions to the
market by addressing specific
needs. For example, we will exhibit
a solution that combines a multiviewer accepting DVI, VGA, HDMI
(with HDCP management) and
more inputs and a software-based
KVM switch.
Why should delegates visit your
stand at ISE?
We are showing our range of
Tahoma DE Hybrid and Tahoma
DL Universal multiviewers that
support both computer and
broadcast inputs for viewing on a
single screen. The Tahoma multiviewers will be demonstrated
with the Cynergy KVM switch, our
new software option that lets
users control all computer inputs
on one or multiple Tahoma multi-
viewers with a single mouse and
keyboard.
In addition, we are demonstrating the combined technology of our
Hybrid multiviewer with a Roland
V-1600 video switcher. This solutions provides an all-in-one multiinput, multi-channel, and
multi-format switching/multiimage display solution that is ideal
for live production.
We are also focusing on new
products from our MT HOOD extension solutions line including a new
HDBaseT 100m HDMI extender
over CATx. Stand: 11N67
Mastering AV control remotely
Medialon
The company is presenting CueMaster, its new iPad App, which is
designed to control any AV equipment without the need for PC
programming.
CueMaster is a multi-touch app
that integrates Medialon’s Show
Control with the interface of an
iPad. Users will be able to select a
device and a command, and then
apply it to a button. Several commands can be applied to the same
button if required.
A range of pre-existing
button/slider/display combinations, designed by show operators,
allows users to create an unlimited
number of pages to organise commands and macros. A designated
cue button also allows sequential
execution of cue lists each time it is
hit, and random selection in the
cue list is also possible.
It is connectable via Wi-Fi or
wire, and can control lighting and
audio consoles, audio processors,
video and media servers, lighting
fixtures, and special effects. It pro-
vides two serial ports, one
MIDI in/out, T CP/IP, one
DMX output and four I/Os.
Medialon is also showing
Manager Kiosk software,
designed for interactive kiosk
applications, and to make programming more straightforward. Manager Kiosk allows user
interfaces to be built using buttons, sliders, text displays,
gauges, lists and text-entry fields,
as well as embedded media or
video playback without being a
C++ or Adobe Flash programmer.
Features include a programmable Web browser, controllable
media playback, and using the
Medialon On Network protocol
users can link and synchronise
kiosk applications with other Medialon controllers. Stand: 7P210
The manufacturer is introducing its
new Extreamer 205 to its already
established range of Extreamer IP
audio decoders. Like its
predecessor, the Extreamer 200, the
205 features a built-in 2x25w
amplifier. However, the improved
model includes a line-level stereo
input to connect an audio source,
such as an iPod, directly to the
device.
Barix says this new feature makes
the product ideal for use in zoned
audio systems streaming
background music and other audio
content to multiple points. As a
result, Extreamer 205’s target
markets include department stores,
hotels, clubs, restaurants and
worship facilities. A local audio
source can be plugged into
Extreamer 205 at any time, which
will interrupt the main audio
stream.
Stand: 2E70
Haivision
The manufacturer is showing two
new encoders, one focused on the
re-broadcast of HD video and the
other, a software-based encoder
that delivers live content to multiple
sites. Haivision claims that the
Makito encoder offers the most
efficient and affordable distribution,
capture, and re-broadcast of HD
video. Makito represents the first
and only full-featured highperformance compact encoder to
combine the efficiencies of H.264
video compression and full HD
video quality in a very small form
factor – all at a very competitive
price point – Haivision claims.
Recently upgraded to revision 1.5,
the Makito now supports constant
bit rate (CBR) encoding.
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systems
More than
80
exhibitors
today belong
to CEDIA
Reference Laboratory
New vServer has Blu-ray
Drop-n-Rip capabilities
VidaBox
The new vServer series of multizone servers from VidaBox includes
a built-in Blu-ray drive and has the
capacity to archive any unencrypted disc with its Drop-n-Rip
and DualRip capabilities.
It then streams stored Blu-ray,
DVD, music, photos, videos and
other digital content to 10 or more
VidaBox extenders losslessly over a
single Ethernet cable. Other media
players like HDI Dune, PopCorn
Hour, TViX and XBMC may also be
added as well, with the server’s
third-party metadata compatibility.
“The vServer is the most
advanced and cost-effective series
of media servers we’ve ever
devised,” said Steven Cheung, president of VidaBox. “With clever
engineering, we’ve been able to
slash costs to 37% less than our
current generation of servers, while
maintaining the same great features like Drop-n-Rip, DualRip,
and optional R AID protection.
When combined with third-party
media players, native Blu-ray and
DVD video distribution has never
been easier or more affordable.”
The systems are available with
2TB of standard storage with the
vServer-200, and 6 or 9TB of
R AID5-protected storage on the
vServer-650 and vServer-950,
respectively. Movie titles are
archived bit-for-bit, losslessly preserving the original quality.
DVDs can be archived into an
MPEG file simultaneously for playback on portable devices. Music
CDs can be stored in two separate
formats with DualRip – such as
MP3, FL AC, WMA lossless and
WAV – for universal playback compatibility.
The vServer series of systems is
shipping and available after ISE for
all VidaBox dealers.
Stand: 9B111
The manufacturer has announced
that Thomsun Group has been
named as its sole distributor for the
United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the
musical instrument segment.
Reference Laboratory is a provider
of high-quality cable for the MI
sector, and its Reference Cables will
now be promoted in retail outlets as
well as a string of music schools
across the UAE, thanks to the new
Thomsun Group collaboration.
Thomsun Group was established in
1976 and has a 2,500-strong
workforce operating in the Middle
East and the Indian Sub Continent.
“The [Reference Laboratory]
products are very high quality
cables that give customers a true
experience of sound,” said a
Thomsun spokesperson. “The
highlight in terms of presentation at
our selected outlets would be a
corner where music enthusiasts
and customers can come and
experience the sound performance
of their music instruments with the
help of these instrument cables. We
also hope the unique educational
approach of Reference Laboratory
will be insightful and useful for
customers.”
Stand: 7E211
Designer-friendly
subs make debut
Niles Audio
The SW6.5 and the SW8 – two
compact subwoofers engineered
with designers in mind – are new
from Niles Audio.
The new models’ ultra-compact
sizes and fingerprint-resistant
piano-black finishes present an
aesthetically pleasing profile that is
easy to blend into any
décor. Pairing a
long-throw frontfiring woofer with
dual long-throw
side-mounted passive radiators, they
are said to deliver
the power of subwoofers four times
their size.
The SW6.5 produces
200W RMS power and up to
800W peak power through a 6.5in
active driver and two 6.5in passive
radiators with a frequency response
of 42-200Hz. Meanwhile, the SW8
produces 300W RMS power and up
to 1,200W peak power through an
8in active driver and two 8in passive radiators with a frequency
response of 36-200Hz.
Other features include automated turn-on via 12V trigger or
audio signal sensing, and a built-in
bracket-mount compatible with the
OmniMount 30.0 ST-MP to allow
easy wall or ceiling mounting.
“With these new stylishly
designed compact subwoofers,
installers can place a highpowered, highly attractive and easily concealed subwoofer virtually
anywhere for a
home
theatre or home audio system,”
said Mike ‘Sparky’ Detmer, president of Niles.
“These subwoofers outperform
their larger rivals and offer superior
sound quality and design for all
residential and light commercial
installations.”
Stand: 1N73
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Exhibitor
View
Mark Terry,
president, AVC Group
Opportunities
beckon in 2012
The growing aging-in-place market is
primed for upgrades that will make
site management easier and home
life more comfortable
A
t the risk of going out
on a limb, something
I’ve been known to do
from time to time, I
want to state categorically that
2012 will offer CI dealers new
opportunities for growth and
business expansion on a scale
not seen by this industry in
almost three years. A series of specific trends are
coming together at an accelerating
pace that promise to generate new
business opportunities for those
residential and commercial custom
installation dealers who are best
prepared to take advantage of these
converging trends – increasingly
affordable entertainment and
home control, energy
management, and aging in place.
For CI dealers, it’s essential to
partner with a manufacturer or
group of manufacturers that
understand these trends. Being
able to offer affordable home
entertainment and control
systems that include energy
management features allows CI
dealers to bid on big jobs, small
jobs, and more jobs in general. The growing aging-in-place
market is primed for upgrades
that will make site management
easier for the facility operators
and home life more comfortable
for residents. Hungry dealers who
pursue these larger jobs will begin
to find that everyone now
understands the value of these
systems, whether for lighting
control, HVAC control, security,
surveillance or energy
management.
With solutions priced for
every sized home or business,
and builders beginning to
suggest or spec integrated home
systems, home control
technology is ready to take the
main stage and offer CI dealers
what may be their biggest
opportunity ever.
Luckily for us, ISE brings
together all of the industry’s best
manufacturers, many of whom
have recently introduced new
products for both residential and
commercial custom installations.
ISE attendees who want to learn
about the most innovative
brands that are targeting these
markets and are prepared for
these emerging trends should
visit The AVC Group stand.
Stand: 1N73
When large isn’t large enough
Vutec
Sometimes, even large-screen
plasma or LCD isn’t big enough
and the requirement is for a projector and screen. For customers wanting to bring a screen down in front
of the TV, Vutec is announcing the
Reverse Roll front deploy projection screen.
Reverse roll is commonly used
to clear obstructions near the
screen mounting surface and
allows the screen material to roll
off the front of the roller drum.
The new screen is available in
two models: the Lectric I-RR features a self-supported surface,
while the Lectric III-RR uses a tabtensioned surface. Both models
come with features including
Vutec’s EMS mounting system and
FRS (fabric relief step) that eliminates horizontal lines in the fabric.
White or black housing finishes
are available, and screen sizes range
from 72in to 180in (D) in several
formats. Stand: 3D112
Take control of movies
Kaleidescape
A newly launched app allows
Kaleidescape System users to
browse and select movies and
music using an iPad. Available
now, the free app makes it possible to browse without interrupting playback.
Users can filter instantly by
actor, director or genre, as well as
selecting any room to see what’s
being viewed.
“The free Kaleidescape iPad app
is a real game-changer,” said Kris
Hogg, director of Yorkshire, UKbased custom installation company
Konnectiv. “It provides a reliable,
convenient way to access, control
and enjoy the extraordinary features of the Kaleidescape System. As
an example, I can be outside, in the
garden, selecting music. And, if I
like what’s playing, I can easily save
it to play again later.”
Michael Malcolm, founder,
c h a i r m a n a n d C E O o f Ka l e i descape, added: “Our new Kalei-
Primare pre/power
descape-designed iPad app lives
up to our reputation for simple
user interfaces. We’re excited to
be bringing it to the market as
one of an exciting series of new
Kaleidescape developments for
our dealers and Kaleidescape System owners.”
Stand: 1P90
Lower cost multi-zone amp/
controller integrates with g!
Elan Home Systems
The new Elan S1616A 16-channel
multi-zone amplifier/controller
combines the functionality of the
Elan D16 amplifier and S128P
multi-zone controller into one
new component designed to simplify and lower the total cost of a
system installation for dealers and
their clients.
Available for delivery in the US
from this month, the Elan S1616A
is designed to integrate exclusively
with the Elan g! system.
The new amplifier/controller is
available in single- and dualchassis versions, both of which
include high-pass and low-pass
crossovers, RCA inputs, speaker
level and banana plug outputs, and
feature level, bass and treble adjustment for each output channel.
Robert Ridenour, Elan product
manager, commented: “With the
S1616A, we’ve taken our popular
D16 amplifier and upgraded it to
include the multi-zone controller
capabilities previously available in
our S128P controller, giving our
dealers the simplest, most profitable solution for distributing
whole-house audio with the Elan
g! entertainment and control system. The S1616A is a 16-channel
multi-zone amplifier with nearly
unlimited configuration options –
supporting eight stereo or 16
mono inputs and outputs, or any
combination thereof.
“With the ability to use the dual
chassis model as a 16x16 matrix,
this amplifier is perfect for any size
residential installation – from
small homes to mega-mansions,”
Ridenour added.
“And because dealers can stack
up to 15 chassis to provide up to
120 stereo or 240 mono outputs
and it seamlessly integrates with
the Elan C2 Communications
Controller, it is an ideal solution
for any installation that requires
high quality sound and ultimate
flexibility in configuration no
matter how large the project,” he
concluded.
Stand: 1N73
The Scandinavian manufacturer is
showing its new ultra-slim
Pre32/A34.2 pre/power system,
which, it claims, combines highend functionality and as much trueto-life audio dynamism as it could
muster. Primare says the new
Pre32, which is an upgradeable
audiophile pre-amplifier, is
comparable to its I32 integrated
amplifier, yet boasts more power,
lower distortion, and greater audio
separation. The Pre32 was
designed to match the new A34.2
power amplifier, as well as all other
Primare power amplifiers. It shares
the cosmetic design and
functionality of the I32, with a
modular architecture, an OLED
display, and the same user
interface; and also features six
pairs of inputs (two XLR and four
RCA) and three pairs of outputs
(one XLR and two RCA).
The A34.2 has a similar chassis to
the Pre32 and the I32, and is
capable of generating 2 x 150W (8
ohm), bridgeable to 1 x 300W. It also
has switchable RCA and XLR inputs
and matches the I32 for bi-amping.
Stand: 7Q205
Unique Automation
A state-of-the-art Corian bath, the
bathomatic bathler 005, being
showcased by Unique Automation
includes a fully automated bath
management system for the most
luxurious bathing experience
imaginable. The bathomatic bathler
005 has its own dedicated stand at
ISE, giving visitors the opportunity
to take control of what is claimed to
be the world’s most technically
advanced bath. At the touch of a
button, the bathomatic eco whirpool
system delivers water depth
control, temperature control,
programmable presets, perfume
and bubble bath dispensation (eight
aromas), ‘chromatheraphy’ RGB
LED light control, and a whirlpool
system with 28 Corian stealth jets.
The bath also incorporates a
seamlessly integrated 24in media
player top-top TV. Hidden when not
in use, the waterproof TV offers
multi-format support, video-ondemand, internet access, full HD
video and audio support, support
for social networks, and versatile
connectivity. Stand: 4U74, 1N2
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LS-100d is a short throw
projector for home use
Runco
The new LightStyle LS-100d with NEAR (Next
generation Extreme Aligned Reflection) ultrashort throw (UST) lens system is being showcased by Runco at ISE. Delivering a 92in
diagonal image, the company says
that the L S100d comb i n e s
unsurpassed performance
and clever
industrial
design with
an attractive
price point.
“With the LS-100d,
we’ve capitalised on the
deep knowledge of Planar’s
short-throw systems for professional and
commercial applications, giving us the ability to offer a superior viewing performance
for our residential customers looking for a
big screen experience in their home,” said
Jennifer Davis, vice president of marketing at
Runco. “Runco’s nearly maintenance-free,
energy-efficient InfiniLight LED illumination
system delivers a stunning image in a form
factor that reduces the complexity of a projection installation.”
The LS-100d is said to maximise the benefits of Runco’s InfiniLight lampless LED
illumination technology, resulting in 70%
power saving and a lampless system with no maintenance.
InfiniLight is calibrated
at every start-up and
the perceived
brightness
advantage of
this architecture, an
effect called
‘Q-lumens’,
is claimed to be even
more pronounced after 1,0002,000 hours of ordinary use.
Also included in the LS-100d is Runco’s
upgraded Digital High-Definition (DHD4)
external video processor. Runco says that the
DHD4 offers the most advanced alignment
in the company’s history, allowing for ultraprecise installation geometries and more
extreme installation scenarios, ensuring that
the whole solution works as an integrated
system. Stand: 3A82
Artcoustic
Following 12
years ‘in search
of the nearperfect
loudspeaker
design’, the
manufacturer is
presenting its
new SL Range
of array
speakers.
Artcoustic says
that its SL range
is the finest it
has ever
designed.
Intended for the
top-end hi-fi,
home cinema
and commercial
applications, the
company claims
it has raised the
bar in terms of
the achievable
in loudspeaker
design.
Stand: 7T185
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The Small
Aperture Series
speakers from
James are
claimed to be as
unobtrusive as
possible for
ceiling or wall
mounted units,
but offer threeway, 38Hz22kHz
reproduction,
while fitting into
a 3in (76mm)
opening. All the
63SA-7 units
use aircraftgrade
aluminium
construction,
and are said to
provide high
volume levels,
deep bass and
wide coverage
from the flush,
seamless
opening. The
system contains
a tweeter, 2in
(50mm)
titanium
midrange driver
and a 6.5in
(165mm) Mini
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subwoofer.
Stand: 11N58
Vox Pop
We ask: What are the hottest trends in residential technology
at the moment?
HDBaseT is as
much of a
game changer
as HDMI was
when it was
launched in
2002. The fact that this standardsbased signal transport system
unites everything an AV system
integrator needs into a single,
low-cost cable is a significant feat.
As a standard, HDBaseT promises
a level of interoperability across
products and brands that hasn’t
been seen since the analogue
days. HDBaseT not only provides
routing, power and control options
for residential installations, but
also reduces the cost of those
options. This in turn makes
complex multiroom AV systems
accessible to those who may have
balked at the high cost of wiring
and accessories needed to
accomplish similar systems
without HDBaseT technology.
Chris Bundy, director of
marketing for Atlona
Networked AV
delivery is the
trend that will
consolidate AV
infrastructure
(single CAT-5/6
versus audio,
data, control
and speaker
wiring), reduce installation wiring
cost, and give the robust
performance users expect.
Mike Sims, director of
marketing & sales, Attero
Tech
Environmental concerns will
undoubtedly take home
technology to the next level and
this is an area where control
systems come into their own. We
can help homeowners make the
most of their installed systems by
giving them a simple, unified,
control and energy management
solution. Power monitoring and
the ability to have highly granular
control over which devices powerup and when, is now a
fundamental consideration when
designing systems that help
homeowners fulfil their green
aspirations.
While it has always been
possible to provide solutions that
switch off the majority of the
equipment in a rack when the
system is not in use, we now have
products which take this one step
further and offer control at racklevel. The data gathered be used to
minimise energy usage. But, this is
most beneficial if occupants
understand what is going on, and
can make choices. Our
touchpanels offer an intuitive
display, so that the homeowner can
read, at a glance, their overall
energy consumption and manage
consumption intelligently and
simply.
Kevin Morrison, managing
director Europe, AMX
Streaming and
media ondemand.
Videos, audio
and content
anywhere at
anytime – on
mobile
devices, home
televisions,
PCs, etc.
Tom Mingo, VP of sales, Vaddio
Limitless,
portable,
immediate
access to
content – any
content. The
demand is that
everything you
want should
be, and
seemingly now can be, available on
almost every device you have. This
is the hottest trend now, and I do
not see it cooling off anytime soon.
David Rodarte,
president and CEO,
NuVo Technologies
‘Total Control’ on offer
BMB Electronics
BMB Electronics is showcasing new
products from URC, Parasound
and Planet Waves.
Fresh from URC is the Total
Control Product Line, which
enables URC to offer solutions that
deliver whole home audio,
automation, climate control, IP-
based surveillance and more. No
matter what native protocols used
by control devices or subsystems
(IP, IR, RS-232, Relay, Sensor),
Total Control allows any device to
communicate with any other
device, says the developer.
Stand: 1P22, 1P35
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Ross
Video
The CrossOver
Series line of
single MLE
production
switchers is
being
demonstrated
on the ISE stand
of Ross Video.
CrossOver is
designed for
compact
studios, outside
broadcast
vehicles, edit
suites and flight
packs. The
CrossOver
Series includes
CrossOver Solo,
12, and 16.
CrossOver
Studio and
Crossover
Studio Elite are
complete
production
suites which the
company says
combine the
flexibility of
‘all-in-one’
production
systems with
Ross dedicated
system
components.
Stand: 10Q142
Equipson
News
Analysis
Spacesaving
speakers
David Davies has yet to
discover a definite link between
rising fuel prices and consumers’
expectations from smart homes
Prices up,
power down?
Rocketing energy
prices are forcing
householders to
re-evaluate their
usage but not
necessarily to invest
in control systems
F
PA, VA systems featured
Bosch Security Systems
As well as highlighting its new
Omneo media networking architecture, Bosch Security Systems is
using ISE to showcase its latest PA
products.
Bosch is demonstrating its voice
alarm systems – the Plena Voice
Alarm System and the fully digital
Praesideo Public Address and Emergency Sound System, which have
recently been granted EN54 certification. The certification, which Bosch
says it was one of the first companies
worldwide to champion, includes
not only the central voice alarm
equipment, but also peripheral
equipment such as loudspeakers.
Additionally, the integrated ProAudio Public Address and Voice Evacuation System Promatrix 8000,
recently certified to the EN54-16 fire
safety standard, is being displayed.
To give customers an overview of
Bosch’s extensive portfolio of loudspeakers, as well as for information
on the loudspeakers’ EN54 certification, Bosch has compiled a Loudspeaker Selection Guide. This tool,
which will be available in print format and as an app, explains the different features of all types of
loudspeakers and
eases the process
of choosing the
right product.
Stand: 3B112
The world is digital
It’s time to evolve
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eeling broke and devoid
of energy? Then you’re
probably not Phil Bentley,
chief executive of British
Gas, whose basic salary alone for
2010 totalled a not-exactly-paltry
£1.3m. With energy prices
continuing to rise across the
board, it’s hardly surprising that
Bentley’s generous remuneration
has become one focal point of an
increasingly feverish debate about
fuel profits – and fuel poverty.
The energy markets are
notoriously prone to feeling the
effects of wider political and
economic developments – from
short-term factors like the
temporary suspension of many
German nuclear power plants
following the Japanese crisis last
year, to longer-term considerations
pertaining to fuel security and gaps
in supply as older power plants are
taken out of service.
Indeed, it would be difficult to
argue that the outlook for the
average customer is anything
other than decidedly bleak.
Double-digit price rises no longer
seem to be out of bounds, while a
number of governments are
expected to introduce ‘green taxes’
to help finance the ongoing shift
towards renewable energy sources.
For the householder, an everexpanding range of off-the-shelf
monitoring devices can help them
to keep track of their energy
expenditure. More sophisticated
smart home technology, of course,
has long been predicated on the
notion of a progressive decline in
individual energy usage, but it’s
doubly ironic that economic
circumstances mean that even
fewer people might be able to
take advantage of its benefits.
Reduced power consumption
and standby modes have certainly
become major selling points for
smart home solutions, but are
these emphases truly reflected by
changes in consumer behaviour?
Vincent McAtamney from UKbased integrator SMS Control
Systems doesn’t sound entirely
convinced: “With many mid- to
high-end customers this appears
to be less of an issue than
[having] reliable and ‘impressive’
home technology, although I’ve
found this to be more of a
concern among older, more
mature customers, whom it
seems do have some
environmental concerns.”
The most apparent shift in this
area, says McAtamney, has been in
relation to new-generation
lighting technologies. Even here,
though, there is a feeling that this
has been “due to an overall shift
to LED, and in particular the
‘cool’ effects that are possible, and
less driven by a desire to be
energy-conscious”.
There are some isolated
examples of more profound
behavioural changes on the part
of customers. For example,
McAtamney cites a client whose
eco-minded specification of a
bio-thermal transfer system to
heat his swimming pool is
unlikely to reap serious financial
rewards for some years to come.
The impetus towards the
adoption of alternative energy
sources will only become stronger
in the years ahead, especially if it
is supported by a legislative
framework. In the shorter-term,
systems integrators need to be
encouraging their clients to
review every aspect of their dayto-day usage patterns. After all, an
installation that does not take
proper account of the wider
context for energy consumption
could never hope to be worthy of
the epithet ‘future-proofed’.
Three spacesensitive
models from
the EAW VF
Series of
passive
speakers – the
VFR69 6in twoway full-range
loudspeaker,
the VFR89 8in
two-way
full-range
loudspeaker,
and the VFM109
10in two-way
stage monitor –
are being
shown at ISE.
The VF Series is
intended for
portable and
install
applications and
environment.
Stand: 1F115
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The new Work
LM-5
Lightmouse
Ethernet
interface DMX
player with
recorder, ArtNet
node and OSC
server from
Equipson,
allows users
and installers to
create their own
lighting console
for iPhone, iPad
or Android
devices.
The LM-5 can
offer the
simplicity of a
small hardware
console, with
much of the
power of
lighting control
software for
computers that
are often too
complicated for
end users, at
an affordable
price, says the
developer.
Stand: 5R98
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The internet of things to come
The embedded versions of the
MultiTaction Cell 55in display from
MultiTouch are available in
Windows 7 and Linux versions.
They are designed to provide faster
processing and remote
management. MultiTaction Cell 55in
embedded units and MultiTouch
TacMan management software are
set to be shipped imminently.
Customers can licence the remote
management and the calibration
packages separately.
Stand: 11K37
Mics, mics – and
more mics
ISE visitors looking for microphones
will want to check out the stand of
Universal Champion Electroacoustic
Technology Company. The
company’s extensive line-up of
products includes earset, headset,
low noise RF, USB, dynamic,
condenser, lavalier, boundary, drum,
mini shotgun condenser, gooseneck
and wireless microphones, together
with a range of microphone
accessories.
Stand: 3A110
Tannoy
The new VLS (Vertical Line Source)
passive column range from Tannoy
has a sleek curvilinear architectural
profile designed for installation
applications. It comes in three
models using proven transducer
technology adapted from Tannoy’s
award-winning QFlex steerable
column range.
Also new are Tannoy’s VX Series
and VXP Series, the latter featuring
Lab.gruppen’s new IDEEA
(Intelli-Drive Energy Efficient
Amplifier) power module.
Stand: 5R92
The ultimate evolution of the Cloud is sometimes called The
Internet Of Things, where devices connect autonomously
Adrian Pennington
discovers that the Cloud is
already here for consumers
but predicts hazy days ahead
T
he provision of applications ‘in the Cloud’ is
likely to increase significantly over the next few
years. Just look at media delivery,
which has already changed irreversibly with Apple’s iCloud –
just one sign of things to come
from all of the major CE and
media players in the near future.
From a residential perspective,
the Cloud is already changing the
way we think about user experiences and system design. From
offering clients access to media
delivery services such as Spotify
and Netflix, to enabling remote
pro-active system monitoring via
services such as ihiji, Nuage9 and
Certified Cyber Solutions, designing for the Cloud has become
core to the industry.
“We are seeing it drive a convergence of services onto an
IP/Ethernet network that requires
infrastructure that is less expensive, more scalable and far more
future-ready than the legacy, proprietary systems of the past,” says
Peter Aylett, director, Home
Technology Associates.
However there are downsides,
primarily those of bandwidth and
uptime. “When delivery of content, monitoring and other services are all both dependent on,
and competing against each other
for reliable internet bandwidth,
we are still not at the stage, in the
UK at least, where broadband
internet can be completely relied
upon,” observes Aylett. “A realtime HD movie stream is approximately 6Mbps. Though one of
these is doable over many broadband connections, problems will
arise where multiple streams are
required in addition to the available bandwidth being contended
(shared) between multiple homes
at the exchange.
“As with many subsystems in
the industry, the pervasiveness of
easy-to-install, commoditised
media streaming hardware is
eroding margins in what was previously specialised, limited distribution, high margin product,”
Aylett adds.
The ultimate evolution of the
Cloud is sometimes called The
Internet Of Things. Conceptually
this is the result of connectivity
becoming so pervasive that internet connected things will no
longer be driven by the needs of
humans interfacing with devices,
but by pervasive internet-connected things autonomously
communicating with each other
by design.
“Driven and being enabled by
IPv6, The Internet Of Things will
mean that even the most mundane of devices such as fridges and
security devices will use the Cloud
to communicate in ways that
changes the model from being
server-based (both for media and
control) to being distributed on a
global scale,” notes Aylett.
Allen Weidman, sustainability
officer, InfoComm International,
agrees that the provision of commercial applications in the Cloud
is likely to increase greatly purely
and simply since “Cloud computing enables users to store files and
software remotely, rather than on
a hard drive or server at their
office, file storage for multimedia
(sound, video, music), SBT data,
software, etc is an advantage.”
Commercial Cloud applications include software as a service
(SaaS), customer relationship
management (CRM), file storage,
file synchronisation and file
back-up. “It can be cheaper and
less labour intensive, so cost savings are significant drivers, for
example replacing a LAN room
with a Cloud server,” adds Weidman. “International companies
will favour Cloud storage due to
its universal access component.”
There remain concerns over
security, network availability and
speed of connectivity. “These factors mean that the Cloud will be
user and cost driven, not driven by
technology,” Weidman concludes.
Peter Aylett speaks on Embracing
the Cloud at a CEDIA-sponsored
ISE Education Zone session today.
“Even fridges will use the Cloud to communicate”
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Elo adds touch
Digital audio solution
Xantech
The new DDS Digital Delivery System from Xantech uses DIGI-5
patent-pending technology – the
result of years of research to
develop a scalable, easy-to-install
distribution system that delivers
high quality digital sound to multiple rooms or zones over a Cat5
wiring network, says the developer.
The unit’s keypad features fivebutton control for volume, system
power, mute, party mode and EQ
adjustment. It has a built-in IR
receiver with an external IR input
on the back for remote placement.
The system is rated at 30W per
channel.
With intuitive operation, RS232 control compatibility, audio
distribution to anywhere from four
to 28 zones, Xantech’s DDS is said
to be suitable for residential
homes, apartment complexes,
hotels, restaurants, resorts, coaches
and more.
Stand: 1N73
Mediasite 6 announced
Sonic Foundry
Mediasite 6, the latest version of
Sonic Foundry’s lecture capture
platform, has been launched.
The
announcement
includes a family of features
aimed, says
the company,
at radically
accelerating
the adoption
of lecture capture
and
video content
management for education institutions at all stages of
the blended learning life cycle.
New Mediasite 6 capabilities
include live or on-demand streaming of a Mediasite presentation to
iPad, iPhone, iPod, Blackberry or
Android device using HTML5 and
H.264. It will also perform a sys-
tem-wide search for words and
phrases within a presentation, a
presentation catalogue, or across a
Mediasite library.
In addition the latest version
allows for captioning transcripts
and presentation metadata;
search engine
optimisation
for public
Mediasite
content by
exposing more
information
about presentations, including
metadata, slide text and closed captions, to the search engine;
enhanced Mediasite analytics with
embeddable analytics widgets and
iOS-friendly reports; and ingestion
support for H.264 video.
Stand: 3A120
New for ISE 2012 are additional
touch technologies for some of Elo
TouchSystems’ most popular touchmonitor models. In addition, the
zero-bezel design removes the
frame found around standard monitors to create a seamless surface
designed to showcase the widescreen, high-definition experience
that today’s consumers have come
to expect, according to the company.
Elo says that zero-bezel projected
capacitive (PCAP) touch technology
gives a unique, aesthetically-pleasing seamless design resistant to
water, impacts, scratches and other
contaminants on the screen. With
the Windows 7 operating system and
compatible driver, multi-touch functionality is available. Stand: 10K144
Neets
Designed for comprehensive yet
intuitive control of complex AV systems in auditoriums and large
conference rooms, Neets ControlAlFa is being launched at ISE. Said
to be the largest and most sophisticated controller in the Neets product
range, Neets Control-AlFa is
claimed to install quickly, be easy to
programme, and provide end users
with one-touch control of a multitude of AV and additional device
functions. All functions controllable
by Neets Control-AlFa are available
via a touchscreen panel on an Apple
iOS or Android mobile device, or by
a computer running Safari or
Chrome web browsers. Custom
graphical interfaces for even the
most complex control requirements
can be quickly programmed, says
Neets, using the Neets Project Editor software. Stand: 3D128
Hed Kandi sounds dandy
Martin Audio
Installation company MSL has
selected Martin Audio loudspeakers for the new Hed Kandi Bar flagship venue in Brighton on the
south coast of England.
The decision follows the success
of a Martin Audio-based system at
Hed Kandi’s first bar in London.
Hed Kandi – part of the Ministry of
Sound Group, a long-time user of
Martin Audio products – is recognised for club events worldwide
and a catalogue of dance music.
While MSL project managers
Darrel Olivier and Bradley Watson
collaborated on a comprehensive
solution for the main bar area,
seated booths, VIP areas and basement-located Shooter Bar, it was
Olivier’s responsibility (with Julian
Taylor Associates) to produce a
lighting and video solution for the
public spaces.
The resulting solution features an
extensive contingent of Martin
Audio equipment. A total of 15 wallmounted AQ8 (8in LF + 1in HF)
full-range enclosures provide coverage throughout the ground-floor
space, while low frequency extension
is delivered by four floor-standing
AQ212s (2x12in) and a single
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AQ210 (2x10in) sub-bass enclosure.
Elsewhere, the reception spaces, outside facade and the Shooter Bar feature four C4.8T ceiling enclosures,
while an AQ112 sub and separate DJ
input will soon be added to the
basement area. System management
is provided by a BSS Soundweb London BLU-100, used in conjunction
with a pair of BLU-BOB expansion
extenders and remote BLU-3/BLU-8
control panels.
The Martin Audio spec is completed by a pair of Blackline F8+
high-power enclosures for DJ monitoring. Other AV equipment
selected for the project includes a
Mitsubishi 4500 lumens projector,
Kramer transmission technology,
ShowCAD Artist 512 control system and Edirol MIDI keyboard.
Explaining the choice of loudspeaker brand, Bradley Watson
remarked that “Martin Audio was
recommended because it’s a
proven product, with longevity and
reliability, and [the operators] were
happy to go down that route.
Although it’s not a nightclub it
needs nightclub-type levels – and
they were very comfortable with
the brand.” Stand: 1F110
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Vox Pop
We ask: What would you say has been the biggest change in
your area of technology since the first ISE in 2004?
AMX is no
longer in the
traditional
control
systems
market, I am
not sure that
market even exists today.
Customers still want the simple,
single user-interface they always
did, but behind that interface they
want efficiencies, cost-savings,
sustainability, intelligence, remote
management, global standards,
real-time information, carbon
footprint reduction and seamless
interoperability with lots of other
technology. This is a very different
market than it was then, and one
that is set to get even more exciting
as we interface further with
building management systems,
telephony, security and other
technologies.
Kevin Morrison, managing
director – Europe, AMX
I can say the
biggest
change is the
increase of the
bandwidth for
digital video
transmission.
At that time in
2004, fourfibre technology, having 1.6Gbps
data band per each was dominant
for transmitting WUXGA resolution
video of RGB and clock. Now, onefibre technology is available even
for 3D HD resolution, requiring
10Gbps data bandwidth. The
technology has been developed by
way of wavelength multiplexing and
also by using high-speed
serialisation technology.
Dr HK Shin, CEO, Opticis
Probably three
significant
shifts have had
the greatest
impact. In pure
technology
terms, where
loudspeaker
development is
concerned, the
most significant evolution has been
improved integration of DSP,
allowing new levels of control – not
just networked cross-over and EQ
control but, most critically, new
capabilities such as beam-steering,
exemplified in Tannoy’s QFlex
product. The second has been the
driving pressure from the market for
‘value engineered’ solutions –
delivering more focused capability in
a product category at the best
possible cost. Sideways application
of technology to deliver product that
bring real-world cost-saving
benefits to our customers is key –
easier to commission, quicker to
install, more reliable and simpler for
the end-user to interact with. Finally,
the effect of legislative change has
been notable, particularly in the
installed sound market where
emergency/mass notification
systems is a key application for our
products.
Andrzej Sosna, managing
director, Tannoy
In 2004, LCOS was only for niche
products, but we wanted to make
the advantages widely available to
the
professional
market. Our
first XEED
projectors used
our expertise
in lens and
imaging
technology to
allow us to use
LCOS in a mid-range product.
Through development of the XEED
range, we have focused on refining
our lens to the level that we’ve
reached today – virtually no image
distortion and real-life colourmatching. Most recently we have
focused on the technology that sits
outside the optical block – providing
lens options that don’t reduce the
brightness of the image. In short,
since 2004 Canon and LCOS have
delivered new levels of highperformance, high-brightness
products, producing images of a
higher quality than ever before.
Julian Rutland, visual
communication products and
solutions director, Canon
Over the past
eight years, the
most
significant
change has not
been with the
technology
itself, but more
with the
education of the users and
requesters of the technology.
Through the growth, adoption and
education of InfoComm throughout
Europe, clients are now far more
technically adept. Smarter clients
breed smarter designs.
John Lockwood, senior
systems design engineer,
Verrex
The Smart Home and Smart
Enterprise is no longer a fanciful
concept. It is a practical reality that
is fast becoming a business
necessity. Three major trends are
shaping and propelling this new
reality: aging in place, energy
management, and consumer
convenience. These trends are
coming together at a unique time in
our history and the fact that they are
coming together now speaks loudly
on behalf of the future health and
vitality of our industry.
Integrated commercial and
residential system solutions
capable of controlling entertainment
and appliances are becoming more
and more affordable to purchase,
install, and maintain. The phrase
‘integrated systems’ has never
been more important than it is
today and it is totally synonymous
with this show!
Mark Terry, president, The
AVC Group
The biggest
market change
has been a race
to zero driven
by the
recession,
which started in
2008; prior to
this time the
market split into ‘bargain/
consumer’, ‘mid market’ and
‘premium’. There has been a
marked reduction in budgets in
each area, which has caused
quality to be sacrificed in search of
budget savings with step changes
in the accepted price point,
especially for very large display
devices such as LED video walls
and 3-chip DLP projectors. This has
had a knock-on effect on the price
point of support equipment, such
that customer demand for ‘the best
whatever it costs’ has almost
evaporated and the ‘good enough’
culture has made its way into
European purchasing decisions
with resistance to spending more
than is essential, even if a few
euros more would purchase a
significantly better product.
Calibre UK
Far more
networking
solutions.
Nick Cook,
European
marketing
director,
Yamaha
Commercial
Audio Systems Europe
The biggest changes for AV and
control technologies are the
prevalence of inexpensive
touchpanels, plus HD audio-video
becoming the new industry norm.
Back in 2004, 480p DVD video with
5.1 sound and expensive touch
controls were commonplace. Today,
there are tons of touch tablets for
less than €500, and 1080p 3D video,
plus 7.1 lossless sound are the
new standard. This continual
evolution raises the bar for
companies everywhere, and
VidaBox is ready to take advantage
and offer progressively higher
quality products at lower costs,
year-after-year.
At ISE, we’re showcasing what
we believe to be our first truly
affordable, whole house multiroom
audio, video, and control packages
with our combined vServer, vPlayer,
vStreamers, and LiivController. One
can easily archive and play any
movie or song to any location, and
control any device, from any iPad,
iPhone, or iPod Touch – starting at
less than €2,000.
Steven W Cheung, president,
VidaBox
I think there
has been a
fundamental
change. It can
be explained
in a phrase:
the change
from analogue
to digital. Mariano
Arranz, president
and CEO, Tecco
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Meet some of the industry experts who will be sharing their insights and knowledge throughout today
Robert Simpson, presenting
Unusual Display
Applications
11.30-12.30, D202-D204
“Keeping track of new display
technologies and their applications
can be difficult because the field
seems to be moving so fast. I think
that it is important that AV
professionals are aware of new
possibilities and are reminded of
the principles behind them. The ISE
Training sessions are an efficient
way of getting the information
across, especially as all attendees
get a copy of the presentation.”
10.00-11.00
Room: D202-D204
Is Digital Signage Losing its
Impact? Tips for content,
placement, and available
technologies so your message is
not lost in the crowd
Speaker: Jason Litt, Prysm
Presented by: InfoComm
International
Fee: Non-members: €80 Members:
€60 EduBucks: €45
International
10.00-11.00
Room: D202-D204
Mounting Best Practices: Save
time and do it safely
Speaker: Mike Moon, Chief Mfg
International
10.00-11.00
Room: D201, D301-D304
IP for Integrators
Speaker: Geoff Meads, Presto
Audio Visual
Presented by: CEDIA
10.00-11.00
Room: D202-D204
Proven Presentation
Techniques: How to create
interest, enhance retention, and
captivate your audience
Speaker: Thomas Zangerle,
WolfVision
10.00-11.00
Room: D201, D301-D304
HDMI Troubleshooting
Speaker: Gordon Van Zuiden,
cyberManor
Presented by: CEDIA
Fee: Non-members: €120
Members: €90
Members: €90
10.00-13.00
Room: D201, D301-D304
The Art of Project
Documentation
Speaker: Simon Buddle, SMC
Presented by: CEDIA
Members: €90
11.30-12.30
Room: D202-D204
AV Streaming
Speaker: Jan Braams, Extron
International
11.30-12.30
Room: D202-D204
Introduction to Acoustics
Speaker: Michael H Weckesser &
Conrad D Andrews, WADG
acoustic-audiovisual-con
International
Greg Jeffreys, presenting
ANSI/INFOCOMM 3M-2011
Projected Image System
Contrast Ratio
14.30-15.30, D202-D204
“This new ANSI Standard finally
answers the question: what
metrics are required in order to
plan for, measure and sign-off
the projected images in projects?
This course explains the new
standard and how to use it.
Course materials include useful
Excel worksheets and
calculators.”
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Simon Buddle, presenting
The Art of Project
Documentation
10.00-13.00, D201,
D301-D304
Gordon Van Zuiden,
presenting Practical Media
Delivery over IP
Technologies
14.00-17.00, D202-D204
“Project documentation is
fundamental to the success of any
job. Good quality documentation
creates the frame work that
enables a project to run on time,
on budget, and with a predictable
outcome. This course will teach
you how to use documentation to
ensure just that. We will give you
tips on how to lay out the
documents as well as going
through revision management.
All delegates will be given a CD
with sample drawings and
documentation. This course
forms part of CEDIA certification
Designer level 1 track.”
“The course will explore and
discuss how well-designed highbandwidth home networks can
deliver premium quality audio
and video experiences to
network-ready audio video
components. In addition, the
course will review how
professional installers can add
value to home control systems
with the best of breed of Apple
iOS and Google Android
applications written to control TV
media zones, whole-house
audio, lighting control, cameras
and more.”
11.30-12.30
Room: D202-D204
Unusual Display Applications
Speaker: Robert Simpson,
Electrosonic
13.00-14.00
Room: D202-D204
The Secret of a Good Sound
System Design
Speaker: Janko Ramuscak, d&b
audiotechnik
13.00-14.00
Room: D202-D204
HDBaseT, Fibre, Coax or Cat6:
Selecting the way to extend
your HDMI signal
Speaker: Neta Lempert, Kramer
Electronics
13.00-14.00
Room: D202-D204
User Adoption Challenges:
Finding Solutions for advanced
AV & conferencing technologies
Speaker: Todd Hutchins, Verrex
Stephen Keith Platt,
presenting Advancements
in Content Development
16.00-17.00, D202-D204
Tim Brooksbank,
presenting Projection
Mapping
16.00-17.00, D202-D204
“The future of digital signage
rests, in no small part, on the
ability to mass-produce targeted,
quality content. In this session, I
will detail two of the components
of an automated digital
marketing system. These
include: processing data to
enable mass-customisation of
targeted messages; and
automated content management
and generation. This
platform drives down production
costs, dramatically reduces
production time, and greatly
expands the ability to ‘masscustomise’ high-quality digital
messages system wide. “This
represents another great
business opportunity that I will
share with my audience.”
“Projection mapping, warping and
edge blending used to be unusual,
hard and expensive to implement,
but have become mainstream
with regular new items about
installations and events using
these techniques. What may seem
a scarily complicated black art is
really quite straightforward with
the correct equipment and
knowledge. This session will
show you how to effectively
implement geometric correction
and image alignment with warp
and blend to achieve a single
seamless projection mapped
image from multiple projectors
together with geometric correction
for the projection surface.”
14.00-15.30
Room: D201, D301-D304
Technology and Consumer
Trends
Speaker: Peter Aylett, Home
Technology Associates
Presented by: CEDIA
Members: €60
14.00-17.00
Room: D201, D301-D304
Developing Profitable Business
Processes
Speaker: Matt Dodd, thinkingbricks
Presented by: CEDIA
Members: €90
14.00-17.00
Room: D201, D301-D304
Practical Media Delivery over IP
Technologies
Speaker: Gordon Van Zuiden,
cyberManor
Presented by: CEDIA
Members: €90
Neta Lempert, presenting
The Effective Way to Send
an HDMI Signal to more than
15 metres
17.00-17.45, D403
“How can one find the best
solutions to the many challenges
that confront AV pros today when
so many alternatives exist and
the difference between them is
so confusing? In this session,
you will explore the most
commonly used technologies,
among which: HDBaseT, Fibre
14.30-15.30
Room: D202-D204
ANSI/INFOCOMM 3M-2011
Projected Image System
Contrast Ratio
Speaker: Greg Jeffreys,
Paradigm AV
International
14.00-17.00
Room: D202-D204
Technical 3D Stereoscopic
Imaging
Speaker: Andre Jensen,
projectiondesign
International
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14.00-17.00
Room: D202-D204
Troubleshooting Audio Systems
Speaker: Gordon Moore,
Lectrosonics
International
15.45-17.15
Room: D201, D301-D304
Embracing the Cloud
Speaker: Peter Aylett, Home
Technology Associates
Presented by: CEDIA
€60
16.00-17.00
Room: D202-D204
Advancements in Visual Content
Development
Speaker: Steven Keith Platt, Platt
Retail Institute
International
16.00-17.00
Room: D202-D204
Global Sustainability Standards
and the Audiovisual Perspective
Speaker: Joseph Bocchiaro III
International
16.00-17.00
Room: D202-D204
Projection Mapping
Speaker: Tim Brooksbank
& Mark Lusby, Calibre UK
International
education
Exhibitor presentations
08.30-09.30
Room: D401
Introduction to HAI
Speaker: Jason Moyer
Presented by: HAI (Home
Automation Inc)
08.30-10.30
Room: D504
RTI Product Orientation
Speaker: Clint Forberg
Presented by: RTI
09.00-11.30
Room: D503
Xantech Residential Training
Speaker: Kenneth Johnsen
Presented by: AVC Group
09.30-10.30
Room: D401
Installing Structured Wiring and
HAI System
Automation Inc)
10.00-10.45
Room: D403
The New Generation of AV
Systems for Boardrooms: An
easy way to mix digital and
analogue formats in one room
Speaker: Joakim Elm
Presented by: Kramer Electronics
1030-1130
Room: D401
Programming Omni/Lumnia
Systems with PC Access
Automation Inc.)
11.00-11.45
Room: D403
De Nieuwe Generatie AV
Oplossingen voor
Vergaderruimtes: Eenvoudigste
manier om in één ruimte
digitale en analoge signalen te
verwerken
Speaker: John Dijkstra
11.00-12.00
Room: G107
Designing AV Systems for the
Digital Future
Speaker: Edwin Bausewein
Presented by: Extron Electronics
11.00-13.00
Room: D504
2- Way Programming Overview
Presented by: RTI
12.00-12.45
Room: D403
Best Practices for Designing and
Installing Loudspeakers’ Setups
Speaker: Yagel Eisen
12.00-13.00
Room: D401
Home Area Networking for
Smart Grids
Speaker: Thomas Pickral
Automation Inc.)
12.00-16.30
Room: D503
Xantech Commercial Training
Speaker: Kenneth Johnsen
Presented by: AVC Group
12.30-13.30
Room: G107
Fibre Optic Implementation
Challenges and Solutions
Speaker: Edwin Bausewein
13.00-13.45
Room: D403
How to Benefit from Using
Broadcast Equipment in AV
Installations
Speaker: Paul Robertson
13.00-15.00
Room: G102
Behind the Scenes of DVI and
HDMI
Speaker: Tibor Fejes
Presented by: Lightware
13.15-14.15
Room: D401
HAI Omnibus Lighting Control
Automation Inc)
14.00-14.45
Room: D403
The New Generation of AV
Systems for Boardrooms
Speaker: John Dijkstra
14.00-15.00
Room: G107
Designing AV Systems for the
Digital Future
Speaker: Jan Braams
14.00-16.00
Room: D504
Programming the RTiPanel
Presented by: RTI
14.15-15.15
Room: D401
Design and Installation of a
Distributed Audio System
Automation Inc.)
15.00-15.45
Room: D403
3D, HDMI Revisions, DisplayPort
and Thunderbolt: Putting some
sense into the digital formats’
chaos
Speaker: Piotr Debski
15.15-16.15
Room: D401
Selling Integrated Systems
Automation Inc.)
15.30-16.30
Room: G107
Configurable Control System:
Touchpanel Design and
Implementation made simple!
Speaker: Jan Braams
15.30-17.30
Room: G102
Behind the Scenes of DVI and
HDMI
Speaker: Tibor Fejes
Presented by: Lightware
16.00-16.45
Room: D403
How to Benefit from Using
Broadcast Equipment in AV
Installations
Speaker: Stefano Angusti
16.15-17.15
Room: D401
HAI for Building Automation
Automation Inc.)
16.30-18.30
Room: D504
Driver Development using SDK
Presented by: RTI
17.00-17.45
Room: D403
The Effective Way to Send an
HDMI Signal to more than 15
metres: HDBaseT, Fibre, Coax,
Cat6 or Copper?
Speaker: Neta Lempert
17.15-18.15
Room: D401
HAI Delta Technical and New
Products
Automation Inc.)
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QSC
Designed to enhance the
capabilities of the company’s Q-Sys
integrated system platform, QSC is
premiering the Q-Sys CCN32
CobraNet audio I/O card, which
enables system bridging between
Q-Sys and a CobraNet legacy
platform. The CCN32 fits in either a
Q-Sys core or I/O frame and
provides up to 32x32 channels of
CobraNet audio in/out of a Q-Sys
system.
Stand: 3A84
R-Series deployed for US stadium
Premier Mounts
A new projector mounting plate
from Premier Mounts uses a 50mm
tube adapter to allow a tube of any
length to slide up and down to
achieve perfect positioning for the
projector. The adapter eliminates
the need to cut the tube to length.
Once it is installed, wing nuts allow
quick alterations to how far the tube
extends, without the use of any
tools, says the manufacturer. A
security screw holds the tube
securely in place once the projector
is in the desired position.
Stand: 4S56
Community
The manufacturer’s R-Series loudspeakers were recently deployed into
Yakima Valley SunDome in Washington’s State Fair Park. The 6,195seat venue hosts touring concerts,
basketball, wrestling and volleyball
tournaments, truck-pulls, trade
shows and other regional events.
Sousley Sound & Communications was contracted by the city of
Yakima to design and install a new
distributed audio system capable
of providing zoned coverage.
The newly commissioned system includes 24 Community
R-Series loudspeakers and six iHP
Series dual 15in subwoofers. The
loudspeakers are powered by 13
Ashly Audio amplifiers, with matrix
routing and configuration presets
provided by Ashly Protea DSPs.
In addition, the system is the
first installation to use Community’s new dSPEC226 loudspeaker
processor, the manufacturer’s
Ethernet-controlled processor that
provides the functions expected of
high-quality DSP, while implementing a number of features to
speed up the process of system configuration, multi-level limiter setting, and system commissioning.
Owner and general manager of
Sousley Sound & Communications
Leo Lee says previous sound systems have proven to be a bit of an
‘achilles heel’ for the venue, but
says the new Community system
works exactly as it was designed
and that everyone involved is very
happy with the sound quality.
“The SunDome was built in the
1990s, and at the time it was fairly
typical to install centre-cluster loudspeaker systems in domed stadiums;
most centre-cluster technology isn’t
able to meet the current audio
demands for a venue like the SunDome,” he explained. “But we’ve
received many accolades about the
new Community audio system; you
can hear every word clearly no matter where you sit in the arena, and
the sound distribution is exceptionally even.” Stand: 7M176
Interior speakers
The flush-fitting in-wall and inceiling loudspeakers in the Interior
range are a recent development
from Magnat. With their integral
design and easy-mounting system,
the new speakers provide a
virtually invisible sound experience,
says the developer. Magnat claims
that its Interior range sets new
quality standards in its product
category, as the cones on all the
woofers are made from a weave of
carbon and fibre-glass strands – a
composite that results in a high
degree of stiffness and durability.
Stand: 7S190
New screens
Billing itself as France’s premier
projection screen manufacturer,
Oray has ISE as the opportunity for
visitors to test that assertion, as the
company is highlighting its range.
According to Oray, its HCM4 screen
is proof that a screen can feature a
high-quality projection surface, be
aesthetically pleasing, be silent in
operation and feature a remote
control – yet still be priced very
competitively.
Stand: 3C82
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Vox Pop
We ask: Have the recent
eurozone financial difficulties
had any repercussions on
your business?
It is hard to say,
since the
growth of
Active Audio
has not been
affected. It is clear that turnover
would increase quicker without the
eurozone crisis. I’m afraid that it is
not a temporary crisis, but a new
way of life we’ll have to live by in
Europe. Company strategies must
take this into account and react
accordingly.
Regis Cazin, managing
director, Active Audio
Obviously, there is less demand in
the market in terms of new projects.
Now we have to increase our
creativity to offer new appealing
solutions to the market, squeezing
the investment
proposals and
magnifying the
ROI for our
customers.
Carlos
Rupérez,
sales & marketing director, Sirkom Europe
Yes. Customers have cut back on
their purchasing plans. That means
our orders decrease.
Sophy Yao, export department
manager, Anxin Science and
Tech Co
We operate out
of Switzerland,
and the
exchange rate
has been
extremely
challenging.
Our usual
growth (25%
year over year) has been
completely erased by the rise of the
Swiss franc. We produced roughly
30% more devices compared to last
year, but revenue has been flat
when accounted in Swiss francs.
Fortunately, we can cope since we
produce in the USD region.
Johannes G. Rietschel, CEO
and founder of Barix
In recent years, Adamson
installation products have made
their way into the hands of more
contractors and varied types of
installations in comparison to
previous years, but Adamson also
remains deeply rooted in the touring and live sound business.
During the
financial crisis
it turned out
that even when
times are tough
people around
the globe still
love to be
entertained and
distracted by
real human beings, performing live
on stage. Today, Adamson is
represented worldwide, and we
are quite optimistic in terms of
continuous global growth rates,
despite the European crisis.
Jochen Sommer, director of
European operations,
Adamson Systems Engineering
Yes, the current turbulence on
financial markets had serious
implications on our dealers’
businesses. Many end-customers
are putting projects on hold and
waiting for clarification of the situation. Others simply cut the budgets
by some amount. This, paradoxically,
has a positive
influence on
Avtek’s business,
because we can
still make small
installations
possible thanks
to a good quality/
price ratio.
Unlike many screen and accessories
suppliers, we see substantial growth
of the business this year, because
our partners are looking for more
budget-friendly solutions to compete
against other economy brands.
Tomasz Kliczkowski, vice
president, Avtek Vidis
We had growth
of over 25% in
2011. I think this
is thanks to not
being scared of
taking chances
in these
financial difficulties. We did not
cut costs in
production, marketing or R&D. In
fact we have a lot of exciting things
to show you at ISE 2012.
Tom Van de Sande, Marketing
manager, Audac
Yes, immense. Our professional
clients suffer from economic
depression
and all people
as well as
companies
suffer from the
continuous tax
austerity
measures that
drain financial
resources from investments.
Cleopatra Argiriou, export
controller, Unitech Systems
(based in Greece)
We have seen
an increase in
demand from
businesses
coping with the
European
financial deficit.
Interest in HD
video communications for remote
or flexible working has risen,
especially for organisations that
have a flexible working policy in
place. Video communications can
help businesses deliver an
experience that can replace many
of the reasons to travel and
improve both customer and
supplier experiences, while
reducing costs.
Andreas Wienold,
vice president of
sales EMEA, LifeSize
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Grant Stewart, President,
Stewart Filmscreen Corp
Unusual Display
Applications session
Being ahead of
the 4k curve
Out-of-the-ordinary aspects of
electronic image presentation will
be the theme of the ‘Unusual
Display Applications’ seminar at
11.30am in the ISE Education Zone
attached to Hall 12. It will be
presented by Robert Simpson,
co-founder of Electrosonic, author
of such publications as Lighting
Control Technology and Applications
and a frequent lecturer on AV and
lighting control. The seminar is
complementary to Simpson’s
Technology Trends in High
Resolution Displays presentation
at the InfoComm Future Trends
Summit on Monday, but stands
alone and does not assume
attendance at the earlier talk.
He will look at progress in some of
the more unusual aspects of
electronic image presentation, and
topics will include: simulation, auto
stereoscopic displays, true 3D
without glasses, media façades,
spectacular staging, volumetric
displays, micro-displays, high
contrast displays, and
unconventional projection surfaces.
Part of the presentation will give
a historical perspective showing
how the delivery of large projected
images has progressed over
the years.
Stand: 11C35
Stewart’s aerospace customers use
resolutions in excess of 4k video for
scientific imaging
T
here’s no doubt the last
few years have provided
challenges on a global
scale for everyone,
including manufacturers and our
integrator partners. Interestingly,
however, the overall negative
climate has not dampened the
industry’s continuous cycle of
innovation and re-invention. If
anything, the challenges
provided by the global economy
have led to opportunities for our
industry to provide even more
value for our commercial and
residential customers.
Our commercial integrators are
seeing opportunities surrounding
communication and collaboration
technology, no doubt influenced
in some measure by the endcustomer’s need to curtail travel
and other costs. However, the
innovation within this vertical goes
well beyond simple video
conferencing. Great efficiencies have
been realised through the delivery
and consolidation of multiple
streams of information and media
onto one screen. Media walls and
similar technology have been
enabled by the convergence of IT
and AV and we’re now only
scratching the surface of the benefits
of bringing these previously
disparate entities together.
Similarly, advancements in
projector technology have pushed
the limits and, in many ways,
continue to redefine the playing
field for projection technology. 3D
has been a topic of much focus
and attention in recent years, as the
presence of content and
applications are catching up to the
technology. 4K seems to be the
next wave, and Japanese broadcast
and Digital Cinema sectors have
been exploring and driving toward
the technology for a long time. It’s not a new goal for Stewart
Filmscreen to produce a perfectly
planar surface, with perfect high
resolution performance putting
each pixel in a perfect setting.
Stewart’s aerospace customers have
demanded and received
resolutions for scientific imaging
in excess of what 4k video
projection requires. Now, advances
in one sector are reaping great
benefits elsewhere.
By focusing on the leading
edge of technology, Stewart and
our partners will continue to
redefine the market for projection
technology in innovative, valueenhancing ways. ISE is the
marketplace from which the
ingredients of innovation
(inspiration, education, new
products and services) will be on
display for the leading-edge
European integrators to absorb. To
this end, we at Stewart Filmscreen
have been looking forward to
another outstanding show and to
a very prosperous future for
ourselves and our partners.
Stand: 1F30
Coolux
German manufacturer Coolux is presenting the new V5 of its Pandoras Box
hardware and software, which it claims will set a new standard in the area
of creative realtime media control.
Coolux says V5 is the highly anticipated next step in the Pandoras Box
family, and that it will now be possible for users to use the product all the
way from the inception of a project idea, right up until the actual production.
V5 incorporates the company’s Aeon FX engine and Firefly 3D particle
system, and includes a host of other new features including video export
and recording, a quad HD output, and ASIO multi-channel audio.
V5 also includes Pandoras Box editor and player LT software, and
integrates new hardware: quad server, quad player, broadcast server and
dual player. Stand: 7N176
Panphonics going in
one direction
Sound Shower directional speakers
are designed to deliver high-quality,
focused audio to a desired area,
without disturbing the
surroundings, says manufacturer
Panphonics. They are widely used
in a range of applications including
museums, banks, retail stores,
airports and the like.
Panphonics says that the speakers
provide clear voice reproduction
even at low volumes, making it easy
for the listener to understand
messages, even in a noisy
environment. Several speakers can
be placed close to each other and,
even then, different audio messages
do not disturb each other due to the
speakers’ high directivity.
Stand: 10K113/1E78
Christie
All the fun of the fair
A 3D mapping wall making use of J Series projectors and the largest
MicroTiles installation at any trade show to date are among the many focal
points of Christie’s ISE 2012 presence.
While one MicroTiles feature on the Christie stand incorporates no fewer
than 126 blocks, approximately 500 have been deployed across the
exhibition site, including on the stands of partner companies.
MicroTiles is also part of a broadcast set that includes M Series
projectors, the multi-touch Interactivity Kit and the JumpStart front-end
content solution. Christie has recently reported a series of broadcast sector
installations, among them the studios of BFM Business in France.
Additionally, show visitors have the opportunity to find out more about
the expanded LCD range, the ‘reassuringly inexpensive’ E Series, the
J Series and Christie Nitro Solutions.
Speaking to The ISE Daily, EMEA vice-president Dale Miller
confirmed that the exhibition is “very important” for Christie. “ISE sets
the trend [for the year] and provides an opportunity to see how the
market is reacting,” he remarked.
Stand: 1H27, 1H40
Multi-zone matrix systems
Audac
The MTX series is the latest addition to the Audac range of matrix
systems, filling the gap for ‘a very
cost efficient matrix system for a
wide area of multi-zone audio
applications,’ which the company
hopes will become the new standard for multi-zone audio.
Two models have launched at
ISE with the same features, but
with different zone possibilities.
The MTX48 can control up to four
different stereo zones while the
MTX88 can control up to eight different stereo zones.
Besides all the standard functions expected from a mid-market
audio matrix, they offer features
that were previously only available
in high-end products, such as a
fully functional web based interface to control and configure an
audio system from any device connected in a LAN.
Other features include apps for
iPhone and iPad to control the
system and the potential to add
additional control panels and
wall audio input units to zones.
The MTX also includes two
microphone inputs with priority,
p h a n t o m p owe r, t h r e e - b a n d
tone control, four line inputs,
with four (MTX48) or eight
(MTX88) output zones. The systems will be available by the end
of February.
Stands: 5U92, 5V94
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Wednesday 01.02.12
news
Seen at the show...
Clockwise from bottom left:
curve LED display; fun and
games with Panasonic;
Crestron shows its
DigitalMedia 8G+ range; 3D
space with projectiondesign;
eye-catching effects from
EKTA; touching times
with Sharp
Projection made green
Casio
Titan turns a new corner
Digital Projection
The new Titan Quad from Digital Projection
has highly sophisticated warp and blend
abilities that allow it to project into a corner
without losing focus. For its ISE demonstration, the exhibitor is projecting on a corner
screen and maintaining focus at the edge
about 2m away.
The four-lamp projector can also be used
with just two lamps, depending on the power
needed, with 12000 to 17000 lumens available,
and comes in SXGA, 1080p and WUXGA (1920x
1200) versions. It also has a full stereoscopic 3D
mode, for active shutter glasses, up to 144Hz.
Stand: 4S82
Casio’s energy-saving new Green Slim projectors
use long-life (20000 hours) laser LED technology, avoiding the pollution from mercury
lamps. The range’s small size makes it ‘ultra
mobile’ and particularly useful for presentations
on the go as “we can connect it to the iPad,
iPhone or any smartphone,” explained project
manager Ron Hira (pictured). They have intelligent brightness control, depending on ambient
light conditions, helping to save further energy.
Also included is a 2x optical zoom, and
versions at each resolution will come with
both wireless LAN and USB connectivity.
There are six models in the range, covering
XGA at 2500 lumens and WXGA at both
2500 and 3000 lumens.
Stand 4R36
Waterproof TVs make a splash
Aquavision
G-Wall displays enhanced
GDS
The new G-Wall optically enhanced video wall
from GDS is designed for improved read ability in high ambient light conditions. It
is suitable for digital signage and public
information in mall, arena, railway station or
airport terminal applications.
The video wall uses 46in LCD displays, with
G-Bond lamination, which reduces internal reflections, increases contrast ratio and makes the content more readable. The bonding also improves
safety, while the narrow bezel between the screens
gives a seamless view from long distance.
G-Wall has recently been installed as a public
information display in the National Theatre railway station in Oslo for Jernbaneverket (JBV) and
in the Utrecht Central Railway Station in the
Netherlands for Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
Stand: 11P93
New high-end Series 4 TV sets from Aquavision come as 19in, 26in, 32in and 40in
screens, with RS 232 connection and
infrared codes to integrate with most home
automation systems.
They have a polished stainless steel surround
and heated screens to avoid misting for use in
bathrooms, showers and wet rooms and include
two HDMI inputs, full SCART input, IR connections and audio output. The LCD range is compatible with hotel centralised systems and
comes with IPTV input and accessory
socket, plus a waterproof remote control. There is also a MirrorVision version that works as a mirror when the
TV is turned off. In addition, a 65in
version is available as a special order in
either LCD or Series 4 specification. All
new Aquavision sets now come with a
two year warranty.
“We believe we are the first waterproof television company to offer our
customers a two year in-home warranty as
standard and will continue to introduce new
innovations such as these during the coming
year,” said Aquavision MD Richard Henton.
Also new are its 19in and 26in frameless
models designed for bathroom retailers,
hotel and new build markets, and a framed
range that can be fitted with classic frames to
surround the MirrorVision screen to make it
look like a traditional mirror.
Stand: 5V115
LED has never been this cool
Now also available
in 3D-stereo
Liquid-cooled video walls – now also in 3D
Barco expands its portfolio of LED video walls with a 3D-stereo version. The new OLS series
builds upon the proven benefits of the award winning OL range and adds stereoscopy to the
list of differentiators. Combined with Barco’s unique liquid cooling technology and Sense6
auto-calibration system, these LED video walls offer:
• vivid 3D using active shutter glasses
• 30% less power consumption
• 80,000 hours lifetime
• usability in 24/7 applications
• 1920 x 1080 (full HD) resolution
• display sizes from 50” to 70”
• optional front access
Learn more on www.barco.com/cool
visit us at booth #11H65
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