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Friday, June 05, 2009

Wireworks To Debut Highly Flexible BG Unisex XLR Cords At 2009 InfoComm

Couples Wireworks cabling with Neutrik convertCON connector

Wireworks will introduce adaptable BG Unisex XLR cords at the upcoming 2009 InfoComm 2009 show in Orlando (booth 5221). 

The highly flexible BG Unisex XLR cords match up the company’s MusiLUX microphone cable or AES/EBU digital cable with Neutrik’s convertCON connectors, ensuring proper connection.

The cords can be used in both microphone and line level applications and are ideal for system designers, integrators, sound engineers and sound techs that require the ability to connect a variety of gear without worrying about XLR connector gender issues. 

Neutrik’s convertCON is a new three-pin male and female cable connector in a single housing ─ by simply sliding the housing back and forth, convertCON is transformed from a male to female connector.

Wireworks BG cords are available in four configurations: convertCON to convertCON, convertCON to XLR3 male, convertCON to XLR3 female and convertCON to quarter-inch TRS.  The new cable assemblies are offered in a variety of colors and standard lengths with custom lengths available upon request.

“By offering Neutrik’s state-of-the-art convertCON connector with our best-selling cabling products we are able to offer the ultimate in convenience to any install,” says Gerald Krulewicz, president of Wireworks.  “Both the installer and user will truly benefit from this product, as they do not need to worry about gender issues associated with setting up typical microphone cords on both large- and small-scale installation projects.”

Wireworks Website

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Tuesday, June 02, 2009

Crown Audio Calculators: Program Material

Information useful for designing audio systems with Crown amplifiers.

Figures calculated for various program material use estimated duty cycles, taking into account the typical crest factor for each type of source material.

The choices typically available in the calculators are as follows.

Pink Noise: Duty cycle of  50%.

Dance: Duty cycle of 40%. Typically highly-compressed, low-frequency material at very high levels.

Hard Rock: Duty cycle of 30%. Full-range, continuous rock music at concert levels.

BGM: Duty cycle of 20%. Background music, typically used in business music applications at low to moderate levels.

Speech: Duty cycle of 10%. Spoken word material. Typically a speaker giving a presentation, at low to moderate levels.

Paging: Duty cycle of 1%. Intermittent spoken-word paging in commercial or industrial applications. Low to moderate levels.

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Xantech Taps Mark Cerasuolo As Director Of Marketing & Business Development

Cerasuolo's 20-plus years of experience in the consumer electronics industry include director-level roles in marketing, technology and product management, business development and training

Xantech Corporation has announced the appointment of Mark Cerasuolo as Director of Marketing and Business Development, with the announcement made by Graham Hallett, Xantech President.

In his new position, Cerasuolo’s responsibilities will include developing a unified, long-term strategy to increase overall brand visibility and market penetration, as well as seeking out new business opportunities in the residential, commercial and building markets.

Cerasuolo’s 20-plus years of experience in the consumer electronics industry include director-level roles in marketing, technology and product management, business development and training. He was recently recognized as one of the “50 Most Vital Industry Influencers” by a well-known consumer electronics publication.

Cerasuolo comes to Xantech having served as Director of Home Entertainment Systems Marketing for Leviton Manufacturing, a privately held electrical manufacturing company. While there, he played a key role in launching that company’s highly-successful residential structured cabling business and later developed and launched Leviton’s line of installed audio products and systems including the Leviton/JBL program.

Prior to joining Leviton in 1997, he held senior marketing positions at Carver Corporation, Bose Corporation, and JBL, and he also provided independent marketing services to other consumer electronics corporations. Additionally, Cerasuolo has been active in industry associations including EIA/CEMA and the CEA.

“Mark has a world of experience throughout all areas of the marketplace, including a detailed knowledge of the electronics and construction industries,” stated Hallett. “Mark also has key insight into the inner workings of national retail organizations and new technology. He will be a tremendous asset to the Xantech family and to our business partnerships.”

While at JBL, Cerasuolo conceived, developed and launched the Residential Sound Business Unit, which provides built-in music systems to the new home construction industry. As Marketing Services Director for JBL International, he provided international marketing support for Consumer, Automotive and Professional Products, and he worked on high-profile branded OEM relationships with Ford Motor Company, SAAB and others.

As Corporate Advertising/Publications Manager for Bose Corporation, he was a key contributor to new technology business ventures including Residential Sound, Noise Canceling Electronics (aviation headsets) and various OEM projects. He also has gathered extensive experience in consumer electronics retail management, prior to his corporate associations.

Xantech Website

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Friday, May 29, 2009

Symetrix Launches New SymNet Designer 9.0 With SymVue, Available For Download

SymVue is a real-time user control panel application that displays control screens exported from SymNet Designer 9.0 functioning as a multi-user, multi-point control environment for SymNet systems

Symetrix launched the latest upgrade to its successful SymNet platform of network audio solutions - SymNet Designer 9.0 - which is now available for download.

The key feature of this new version is SymVue, a real-time user control panel application that displays control screens exported from SymNet Designer 9.0 functioning as a multi-user, multi-point control environment for SymNet systems.

SymVue runs on any Windows-compatible device, including touch screen enabled PCs and tablets, which run Vista or XP. The computer communicates directly with SymNet hardware over Ethernet, independent of SymNet Designer.

The desired user control interface is created in SymNet Designer 9.0 as a control screen, and then exported to one or many Windows devices for tailored operation of the SymNet system.

Multiple computers can control one system. One computer can control SymNet units. Any single control can be common to multiple computers.

All SymVue computer(s), any Symetrix ARC wall panels, and even third-party control systems are synchronized with each other at all times.

This process of creating a graphical user interface and exporting it to off-the-shelf control hardware represents a significant savings in time and money when compared to third party control systems.

The included collection of customizable graphic objects coupled with the ability to import .JPG, .BMP, and .PNG files means user displays can be of the highest quality.

“This release takes the utility of SymNet to the next level,” stated Paul Roberts, Symetrix Director of Sales and Marketing. “SymVue technology has a very high ‘wow’ factor for integrators and system designers. Depending on the system requirements, they may not need to turn to a specialized control system, and they recognize the value in that.”

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SymNet Designer 9.0 software comes with more than 500 processing objects, including a collection of logic and control functions that can accept or issue commands via external triggers and devices.

Every SymNet hardware device has rear panel connectors for analog control inputs, relays, open collectors, and serial communication.

This connectivity, combined with approachable ARC wall panels and SymVue-enabled computers, gives system designers and integrators a viable alternative to traditional control systems for A/V installations up to a certain level of complexity.

SymNet Designer 9.0 can be downloaded at www.SymNetAudio.com, and it will also be on display at the upcoming 2009 InfoComm show in Orlando at the Symetrix booth, number 6633.

Symetrix Website

(Be sure to visit PSW’s 2009 InfoComm New Product Gallery.)

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Thursday, May 21, 2009

LightViper Series 32 Systems Enhance Audio Transport At TPC Sawgrass PGA Tournanent

"This was the first time LightViper systems were used to transport most of the audio on the golf course rather than the 'beehives' we previously used." - Ziggy Schwartzer, Total RF

Total RF of Bensalem, PA, recently supplied LightViper Series 32 Systems for audio transport needs at the TPC Sawgrass PGA tournament event held at The Players Stadium Course in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, broadcast on NBC television.

Chris “Ziggy” Schwartzer, EIC/Golf Manager for Total RF, explains, “This was the first time LightViper systems were used to transport most of the audio on the golf course rather than the ‘beehives’ we previously used. We put eight VIS-1832 units in Hardigg cases to waterproof them, and these units were located at #1 green, #2 green, RF crane #2, #6 green, #8 green, #13 green, #17 green and #18 green.

“The 12-strand single-mode fiber was run around the course and back to the NBC compound, terminating at Total RF’s trailer, then the fiber was jumped over to the NBCX EFX Mixer, where eight corresponding VIM-1832 units were housed,” he continues. “The longest run of fiber was about 9,000 feet, and the glass is deployed and picked up by golf cart”.

According to Lawrence “LJ” Cirills Jr., effects mixer for NBC,”The LightViper systems gave us more flexibility with less overall devices used, which provided us with big time savings in set-up and troubleshooting. The audio quality was superior due to having almost no noise floor.

“At the famous 17th hole, we used many more mics and also had to provide a feed for live radio. As a result, the 32 channels and 8 returns were essential. We would never been able to achieve this without the LightViper units. The field A2’s love them; they’re simple to use and they just plain work.”

LightViper Website

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Tuesday, May 19, 2009

New Wireworks Guardian Panel Mounts Protect Connections

Increases connector safety when used as a recessed low-voltage mounting ring or when installed in NEMA-style surface-mount or flush-mounted electrical boxes

At the upcoming InfoComm show in Orlando, Wireworks is introducing Guardian Panel Mounts that help protect connectors from accidental damage by providing an easy way of recessing connectors in a wall or standard electrical box.

A simple, cleverly designed and engineered steel recessing ring, the Guardian Panel Mount increases connector safety when used as a recessed low-voltage mounting ring or when installed in NEMA-style surface-mount or flush-mounted electrical boxes.

“Wireworks Guardian Panel Mounts offer a simple solution to the longstanding problem of connector damage,” says Gerald Krulewicz, president of Wireworks Corporation.  “We are using the same technique that we’ve seen on the side of remote and news-gathering trucks for years.  By implementing that concept, we have made it simply available to the installation and AV industry at large.”

As a recessed low-voltage ring, a Guardian Panel Mount can be easily mounted directly into a wall or anywhere else by using mounting screws, fasteners or toggle bolts.  A custom connector panel is then attached to the recessed flange, providing protected connectivity. 

When used in conjunction with an electrical box, the Guardian Panel Mount can be ordered in the exact box size for surface-mount installations. 

Alternatively, the panel mount can be ordered with a flange one inch larger than the electrical box for flush-mounted applications, effectively enabling the wide flange to cover any seam between the box and the surrounding wall. 

Guardian Panel Mounts are available with a recessed depth of one or two inches. Most NEMA electrical box sizes can be accommodated.

Guardian Panel Mounts are manufactured in heavy gauge steel with welded and ground corners. Eight pre-drilled holes on the outer flange provide easy mounting.  Eight tapped holes on the recessed flange facilitate mounting of connection panels. 

Panel mounts can be ordered in virtually any size with custom paint finishes for adherence to any on-site architectural requirements. Wireworks Perfect Custom Panels and LumaVue Plates & Panels can also be ordered specifically for use with Guardian Panel Mounts and can be delivered ready to install complete with connectors and engraving to your design.

Wireworks will be at booth 5221 at the 2009 InfoComm show in Orlando.

Wireworks Website

(Booth 5221

About Wireworks

Now celebrating its 35th Anniversary, Wireworks Corporation is the pioneer in professional audio/video cabling products.  Headquartered in Hillside, NJ, Wireworks has established cabling standards that are still in use today. Wireworks manufactured the very first multi-channel audio cables and the first multi-pin interconnect system.  The company also introduced the first colored microphone cables, the first mixed audio/video multi-pin interconnect system, and the first and only multi-pin connector system that can accommodate audio, video, data, and control signals in a simple, easy-to-use connector.

From Broadway to broadcast, theatres, auditoriums, arenas, corporate boardrooms, operating rooms and houses of worship installations, Wireworks remains the leader in audio/video cabling systems, microphone splitters and interface panels, continuing to set standards through its inventive products.  Wireworks takes pride in its innovative designs and its personalized customer service. For more information, visit or call 1-800-642-9473.

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Sunday, April 19, 2009

Wireworks Introduces New TacCat Network Cable Assemblies & Dazzler Microphone Cords

Tactical CAT5e network cable assemblies in single and multichannel versions; flexible MusiLUX microphone cable embellished with Neutrik’s crystalCON connector

Wireworks has introduced new TacCat Network Cords and Multi-TacCat Assemblies, as well as new Dazzler Microphone Cords with Neutrik crystalCON connectors, which are XLR connectors encrusted with genuine Swarovski crystals.

TacCat provides CAT5e Ethernet interconnection with rugged construction. Available in single channel cords and multichannel assemblies, they are specified for use in the field as well as the studio.

TacCat features full spec CAT5e in a heavy-duty outer jacket that is more than twice the thickness of computer room patch cables. TacCat Network Cords are available with Neutrik etherCON data connectors or traditional RJ45 Ethernet connectors, both with colored boots for fast cable recognition.

TacCat cords come in a variety of standard lengths with custom lengths to order. Bandits, Wireworks custom-printed shrink tubing labels, are available with company name or logo.

Wireworks TacCat multichannel assemblies are designed with four individual CAT5e cables jacketed in a single road-ready outer jacket. The individual CAT5e cables are color coded for easy identification. 

The end of each CAT5e cable is terminated with etherCON connectors or standard RJ45s.  Standard lengths range from 25 to 250 feet with custom lengths to order.

Meanwhile, the new Dazzler Microphone Cords are available with crystalCON on both ends or only on the microphone end with a regular male XLR connector on the other. 

Wireworks MusiLUX microphone cable offers flexible PVC outer jacket satin finishes is available black, brown, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, violet, grey and white, to match studio/venue décor or for signal identification. 

Standard lengths range from 25 to 100 feet with custom lengths to order. Custom Bandits are available on any Dazzler cable for instant identification.

Wireworks will be displaying these new offerings at the upcoming 2009 NAB show in Las Vegas at booth C4147.

Wireworks Website

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Thursday, April 16, 2009

SSL Releases MX4, A 128 Channel MADI I/O With DSP Powered SSL Software Mixer

The MX4 flexible mixer architecture, true multi-client operation and "near zero" latency create a powerful system

Solid State Logic (SSL) has announced the release of the new MX4, which combines in one package a very high channel count/high quality audio interface, a versatile software mixer, and DSP powered plug-ins that provide console grade precision processing.

The MX4, which debuted at at the 2009 Prolight+Sound & Musikmesse in Frankfurt, is a solution for audio professionals working in complex recording and mixing environments.

The 128-channel MADI I/O can be combined with SSL Alpha-Link audio format converters connected directly to suitably equipped consoles or integrated with broadcast routers to deliver a very high channel count with uncompromised audio quality.

The MX4 flexible mixer architecture, true multi-client operation and “near zero” latency create a powerful system with the versatility to produce several multi-channel record feeds and headphone/artist monitor feeds. The MX4 can also build Mix Minus monitor feeds in broadcast applications. SSL console grade plug-ins ensure that any system can meet all processing requirements.

The Audio Interface:
• 128 channels of digital audio I/O over fiber optic MADI
• Mac or PC compatible SSL ‘PCIe-Core Audio Pipeline’ drivers
• Multi client divers – multiple audio applications appear in the mixer and access the I/O simultaneously
• Very high channel count, high sample rate recording & playback
• 2 x 64 channel optical MADI ports on half-length PCIe card
• 1x Wordclock Connector (Software controlled as Input or Output)
• Near Zero (4 samples) latency delivers ideal monitoring environment
• Full Automatic Delay Compensation (ADC) for VST Plug-Ins, I/O’s and external Processing/Conversion Delays
• Combine with SSL Alpha-Link audio format converters to create complete audio I/O solutions

The Software Mixer:
• Open architecture mixing environment; build your own mixer with mono, stereo or 5.1 channels and create routing and buss architecture
• Flexible routing architecture facilitates multiple headphone/artist monitor mixes, duplicated output feeds for multi DAW recording or Mix Minus routing for broadcast applications
• On board DSP powers SSL console grade plug-ins for the SSL sound inside the box
• SSL Channel EQ plug-in – 4 band parametric EQ with E & G Series console characteristics
• SSL Channel Dynamics plug-in – the perfect transparent Compressor & Gate/Expander
• Stereo Bus Compressor plug-in – the legendary G Series Stereo Bus Compressor
• VST2.0 plug-in architecture supports a vast range of third party plug-ins
• Includes the SSL Soundscape Audio Toolbox plug-in bundle with 4 Band Parametric EQ, Filter, Dynamics, Chorus/Flange, MS Decoder & Dither
• Support for SSL Soundscape DSP format plug-ins

MX4 will be available from SSL resellers worldwide starting May 2009 with an MSRP of $1,999.

Solid State Logic Website

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KV2 Audio Introduces LD Series DI-Style Boxes With VHD Line Drivers

The onboard VHD Line Drivers insure audio integrity and the lowest possible loss of signal

At the 2009 Prolight+Sound & Musikmesse in Frankfurt, KV2 Audio announced the new LD Series, a selection of four DI style boxes that include the company’s VHD (Very High Definition) line drivers on every output.

The onboard VHD Line Drivers insure audio integrity and the lowest possible loss of signal through long lengths of cable, drastically reducing distortion figures and significantly increasing dynamic range.

The range consists of the LDP Passive Line Driver, the LDD Direct Line Driver, the LDA Acoustic Instrument Line Driver and the LDM Mix Line Driver.

KV2 Audio Website

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Monday, April 13, 2009

Switchcraft Releases New SC600, A Flexible, Dual Adapter Box

Each side of the box functions separately, and features a 3.5mm (1/8-inch) stereo jack, a 1/4-inch stereo jack, two 1/4-inch mono jacks, and two RCA jacks

The SC600 Dual Adapter Box from Switchcraft combines many of the most commonly used audio adapters into one, easy to use device. 

Each side of the box functions separately, and features a 3.5mm (1/8-inch) stereo jack, a 1/4-inch stereo jack, two 1/4-inch mono jacks, and two RCA jacks.

Any of the connections on the SC600 can be used as inputs or outputs, enabling adapting of audio from one device to another. 

The SC600 can also be used as a passive splitter to send audio from one device to up to three devices with different connections.

For example, plug the audio output of a laptop into the 3.5mm (1/8-inch) jack, then access the stereo signal from the two 1/4-inch mono jacks and the two RCA jacks.  This enables running audio from a laptop into a mixing console or house sound system and a CD recorder at the same time.

Switchcraft Website

For more information, visit:

http://www.switchcraft.com/products/sc600.html

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BSS Audio Adds Cost-Effective Break-Out Box To Soundweb London Processor Family

New BLU-BOB represents an inexpensive solution to increasing the number of outputs in a Harman HiQnet networked system

BSS Audio has added a cost-effective break-out box to its acclaimed Soundweb London family of digital signal processors, with the new BLU-BOB output expander complimenting the seven other members of the Soundweb London family and representing an inexpensive solution to increasing the number of outputs in a Harman HiQnet networked system.

The BLU-BOB features eight analog audio outputs on standard terminal block connectors and the 256-channel, low latency, fault tolerant digital audio bus, also found on the BLU-800, BLU-320, BLU-160 and BLU-120 devices.

In addition to providing a backbone for the transportation of multiple channels, this bus also facilitates the creation of large, fault-tolerant, centralized matrices containing multiple devices. The digital audio bus uses standard, inexpensive Cat 5e or Cat 6 cable, which enables a distance of 100 meters between devices.

The BSS Audio MC-1 fiber optic media converter can be used to increase the distance between devices to over 10 km (6.2 miles) using single mode fiber.

A series of DIP switches on the rear of the BLU-BOB device allow consecutive channels, in groups of eight, to be selected from the digital audio bus. Multiple BLU-BOB devices can be configured to receive the same or different eight channel ranges.

Signal present and power status are clearly displayed by front panel LED indicators for monitoring and troubleshooting. The BLU-BOB devices are powered by an external 24VDC power supply such as the BSS Audio 999-PSU.

Two chassis styles are available, the first (BLU-BOB1) is a half rack width, desk or wall mounted version and the second (BLU-BOB2) is a 19” single rack space version with mounting ears for equipment racks. Front panel indication and rear panel connections are identical on both versions.

Each of the eight different Soundweb London devices offer a different mix of signal processing, CobraNet and digital audio bus functionality, making a Soundweb London system the perfect match for any application.

BSS Audio Website
Harman HiQnet Website

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Thursday, April 09, 2009

OPTOCORE Presents Two New Signal Converter Devices

The X6R and V3R can be seamlessly integrated into the OPTOCORE Optical Digital Network System

At the 2009 Prolight+Sound - Musikmesse in Frankfurt, OPTOCORE introduced the X6R and V3R, two new signal converter devices, both housed in 1U enclosures.

The 16-channel X6R offers flexibility with two card slots on the back panel that can be equipped with five different card types. It converts analog signals (16 inputs, 16 outputs, 8 inputs and 8 outputs, dual microphone inputs with two independent adjustable gains) to AES/EBU or it can serve as a sample rate converter for AES3 input signals, at sample rates up to 192 kHz.

The V3R offers one card slot for eight channels on the back panel and is ideal as an analog input or output satellite if no more than eight channels are required.

Five card types are available:
• 8 mic inputs
• 8 line inputs
• 8 line outputs
• 8 mic inputs with two independent preamps each
• 8 AES/EBU inputs with sample rate converters

The devices are especially designed for rack-mounted applications and permanent installation. All cards are equipped with Phoenix connectors.

The X6R and V3R can be seamlessly integrated into the OPTOCORE Optical Digital Network System.

All parameters of the converters can be remote controlled and monitored with the OPTOCORE Control software application. High quality preamps and A/D and D/A converters make the X6R and V3R units ideal for the incorporation into audio systems even if no OPTOCORE network is established.

The X6R with the dual microphone input card relieves all front of house and monitor engineers of the decision about the control of the microphone preamps. Every microphone input incorporates two independent microphone preamps and both can be adjusted individually. Different sample rates of devices with AES3 outputs are no issue any more as well. The 8-channel (16 audio channels) AES/EBU card will convert the sample rate to the one shared in the network.

The devices can be equipped exactly according to the customer’s requirements and the following versions can be purchased:

X6R
16 microphone inputs
16 line inputs
16 line outputs
8 microphone and 8 line inputs
8 microphone inputs and 8 line outputs
8 line inputs and 8 line outputs
8 microphone inputs with two independent preamps each
8 AES/EBU inputs (16 audio channels) with independent sample rate converters

V3R
8 microphone inputs
8 line inputs
8 line outputs

OPTOCORE Website

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Wednesday, April 08, 2009

ASL Intercom Debuts Flexible New Multi-Component Digital Intercom System

ASL Digital Intercom networks can be configured using star, in-line, or daisy-chain topologies, all on standard Cat-5 cabling

At the 2009 ProLight+Sound and Musikmesse in Frankfurt, ASL Intercom BV (Utrecht, Netherlands) unveiled a flexible new digital intercom system designed for critical performance applications, made up of components that include the Master Matrix (DS 4000 M), the 16-channel Speaker Station (DS 1640) and the 2-channel Beltpack (DS 290). 

By implementing recent advances in core networking technologies, the ASL Digital Intercom System enables greater configuration flexibility while at the same time offering exclusive new features. For example, ASL Digital Intercom networks can be configured using star, in-line, or daisy-chain topologies, all on standard Cat-5 cabling, to simplify installation and reduce costs. 

Also, because each user station is individually addressable by its unique ID number, person-to-person (PTP) voice communication is available to all users without tying up a channel.  And, for the first time, brief text messages can be sent from any speaker station to OLED displays on the speaker stations or beltpacks of any other users or user groups.

To accommodate expansion, up to six Matrix units can be linked via copper or fiber optic lines to create scalable systems serving from 40 to 240 users. System set-up and reconfiguration are easily accomplished through ASL Digital Intercom’s proprietary software, a refreshingly user-friendly Linux-based utility.

“The ASL Digital Intercom concept looks elegantly simple on the surface, yet the advanced technology allows us to offer capabilities unavailable on other intercoms,” remarks Susan McLohon, ASL Intercom’s director of sales and marketing. “And, perhaps more importantly, no special training is needed to get a system up and running.”

Using ASL Digital Intercom’s propriety software, system configuration is a “plug-and-play” proposition: each user station automatically appears in the GUI following detection of its pre-set ID. All stations can be named (or renamed) by location or user, with different designations allowed for each preset configuration. 

Each compact (1 U) ASL Digital Intercom Master or Slave Matrix accommodates up to 40 user stations in five ‘strings’ of eight users each, with up to six units linked for as many as 240 users.

The Master Matrix includes a front panel USB connector (for storing settings or connecting keyboard or mouse), Ethernet port for connecting to external computer, redundant universal power supplies, and two interface card slots.  Interfaces in development include analog party line, 4-wire, paging, IFB, telephone, cell phone, VoIP, and emergency announce.

The DS 1640 Speaker Station features 16 dedicated TALK and LISTEN buttons, a separate MIC ON button, and eight “soft” function keys for various talk, remote mic kill, buzzer kill, PTP and stage announce functions. 

The stylish DS 290 2-Channel Beltpack eliminates potential potentiometer problems by using iPod-like iN-Touch touch-sensitive volume controls. A high-contrast backlit OLED display shows connected groups, menu items, the PTP menu, and any received text messages.  Separate CALL and TALK buttons are provided for instant access to each channel.

ASL Digital beltpacks and user stations can be factory configured for use with binaural headphones. All components incorporate an auto-restore feature that maintains current configurations and user settings through power failures for up to 10 minutes.

Availability of the ASL Digital Intercom components is expected end of May 2009.  Additional components scheduled for introduction later in the year include proprietary hubs, desktop speaker stations, and a wide range of interfaces.

Because the ASL Digital Intercom network utilizes Cat-5 cabling, any existing spare Cat-5 capacity can be utilized.  However, because the system employs propriety networking protocols to assure reliability and security, ASL Digital intercoms cannot “piggyback” on existing active LANs.

ASL Website

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Wednesday, April 01, 2009

Hannay Introduces Folding Pull Handle Kits For Audio/Video Cable Reels

The pull handle works on the following A/V cable reel models: AV-2 or AVD-2 (with casters), and AV-3 or AVD-3 (with casters), and it is also available on new reels

Hannay Reels has introduced a field installable pull handle kit that installs in minutes with nothing required other than a 7/16-inch box wrench.

The pull handle works on the following A/V cable reel models: AV-2 or AVD-2 (with casters), and AV-3 or AVD-3 (with casters), and it is also available on new reels.

Hannay AV Series reels are specifically designed for broadcast and pro audio applications.

The black, non-reflective reels are light weight for easy portability, and the ergonomic carrying handles allow for one or two person transport.

All Hannay AV reels are stackable for maximum transport and storage efficiency.

Side-mounted connector panels accommodate almost any combination of XLR and BNC connectors. Rugged steel construction and adjustable friction brake assure continuous smooth operation and prevent cable damage.

Optional heavy-duty, locking caster wheels provide convenient transport on-site.

Custom spools and reels for cable handling and storage can be built in an almost limitless range of sizes and with a wide variety of special features.
Hannay Website

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Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Aviom Previewing New Pro64 Control Application At ProLight + Sound In Frankfurt

Simplifies network management and streamlines workflow of Pro64 Series

Aviom will be previewing its Pro64 Network Control Application at this year’s Musikmesse/Prolight+Sound in Frankurt, at Hall 8, Stand J41.

While the Pro64 Series is designed with a simple, front-panel user interface that makes it possible to design sophisticated networks without PC-based programming, the company is introducing a software control application this year for those users who desire centralized control and status monitoring.

With the Pro64 control application, users have remote control of every Pro64 device in a network using a PC connected to the I/O module set as the Control Master.

Both network settings and audio parameters for each device can be managed from one location, simplifying network management, streamlining the workflow, and increasing the flexibility of the network as a whole.

“In designing the Pro64 Network Control Application, our goal has been to make the application as intuitive as possible from the user’s perspective, building on the inherent strengths of the Pro64 hardware,” Aviom’s Product Research and Development Manager, Ray Legnini, explains. “The addition of this application increases the flexibility of the Pro64 Series by giving our users even more setup options to meet their specific needs.”

Aviom Website

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