AV Technology - June 2008 - (Page 102)

avassets new products DIGITAL SIGNAGE MEDIA APPLIANCE Visix announces the release of its first fully embedded digital signage media appliance. The new media appliance is capable of playing a variety of still, video, and audio formats, including video overlay from external sources. Additionally, the appliance can support external database sources delivered in RSS and XML formats. The media appliance is positioned as an entry-level digital signage endpoint device with features applicable to the majority of vertical markets served by Visix. Visit InfoComm booth C2101, or www.visix.com. CLASSROOM AUDIO SYSTEM OWI launches the CRS-101 infrared wireless microphone system, a slim, wall-mounted, fully lockable infrared receiver/amplifier/mixer intended for use in classrooms, boardrooms, training rooms, and hotel meeting rooms. The system accepts three different line level inputs and can simultaneously control two included IR wireless microphones. Each device can adjust its volume by independent controls to obtain the best audio effects for each individual room layout. The CRS 101 System arrives complete with two OWI ceiling speakers. Further sound customization can be achieved by adding two more optional OWI ceiling- or surface-mounted speakers. SRP on the complete system is $990. Visit InfoComm booth C3061, or www.owi-inc.com. MIXER/AMPLIFIER With five microphone, two auxiliary, and four remote mic inputs, Inter-M’s new PAC-5000 has the ability to utilize two sources, including built-in media (CD player/tuner/user accessible USB), at a time, over 12 zones each for a total of 24 zones. Other features include a 120x120-watt digital power amplifier, emergency fire contact control, recordable emergency message via internal Flash card memory, internal battery charger for emergency operation, RS232 control for AMX/Crestron, and the ability to cascade up to four PAC5000s together. U.S. list price is $2,999. Visit InfoComm booth C4157, or www.inter-m.com. IP CAMERAS MilesTek introduces a series of more than 12 IP cameras. The new IP cameras are flexible, reliable, and affordable, and provide powerful, economical solutions for IP and network surveillance, especially in small business and residential applications. The cameras include wired, power-over-Ethernet (POE), and wireless versions. All the cameras feature an integrated microcomputer and a high-quality CMOS Digital-Image-Sensor, enabling them to display high-quality live streaming video over LANs and the internet. MilesTek’s line of over 12 different IP cameras offers purchasers much to choose from, and features capabilities designed to fit any application requirement, including indoor and outdoor conditions, IR for day and night viewing, weather- and vandal-proof bodies, and 360-degree panning, plus tilt and zoom controls. U.S. retail prices for MilesTek’s IP Cameras start at $137.50. Visit InfoComm booth C1952, or www.MilesTek.com. 102 | AVTECHNOLOGY | june 2008 www.avtechnologyonline.com http://www.visix.com http://www.owi-inc.com http://www.inter-m.com http://www.MilesTek.com http://www.avtechnologyonline.com

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AV Technology - June 2008 Contents Precedent Corporate: Global Standardization Government: Strategic Technology Planning Education: It’s All Just a Click Pre-Empting Projector Breakdown Dealing With Technophobes Keeping Ahead of Technology Obsolescence Understanding Video Codecs Rules of Engagement Network, See & Learn Sound From the Heart Sportsbook Makes an Impact Upgrading an AV Image Product Review: Polycom’s RealPresence Experience HD Tech Horizons: A True AV Networking Standard? Product Spotlight: Digital Media Servers; Flat Panel New Products Ad Index AV MO: Calculating Fiber Optic Transmission Distance

AV Technology - June 2008

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