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INFOCOMM 08 HIGHLIGHTS dence this year is the transition to widescreen projection formats — first 16:9, now 16:10. One prominent example of this is the new CANON REALiS WUX10. The company claims this to be the world’s first WUXGA-resolution (1920 x 1200) widescreen projector using LCOS (Liquid Crystal on Silicon) technology. What’s even more interesting is its new commitment to LCOS, since this is the first projector where it is using its own LCOS panels, instead of sourcing them from JVC. The REALiS WUX10 incorporates a 0.71-inch panel. Rated at 3,200 lumens of brightness and with a contrast ratio of 1,000:1, the AISYS-enhanced WUX10 multimedia projector can project full and precise display of photographs, intricate spreadsheets with small text, CAD drawings, and full-motion HD or SD video, all for which includes automatic gain control (AGC), plosive/proximity effect control, and the infrared gate. The AGC maintains the gain so both the big and small voice presenters will get the proper output level without having to adjust the mic. As a person gets closer to the mic those annoying pops and increased boominess are minimized so the frequency response of the mic is consistent over a wide range of distances from the mic. Plus, the integrated infrared sensor automatically activates the mic based on the presence of a person in front of the microphone. The gate is adjustable — users can program the time to turn off the mic after a person walks away from the mic and how close to the mic a person must get before triggering the mic to turn on. This is a powerful feature — no more missing those cues when someone comes to the lectern for unexpected announcements. The sensor detects body heat and will not be fooled by stage curtains moving or chairs being placed in front of it. For less demanding requirement, Sabine also announced the 40-Series, which includes only the infrared gate. YAMAHA, a well-known brand in pro and commercial audio, has made a major commitment to teleconferencing with its new ProjectPhone series of products. The PJP-300 is a camera/microphone/speaker all-in-one module for videoconferencing. It features automatic camera switching based on voice detection and includes a suggested list price of $12,999. INFOCUS launched three new series of projectors, each with a set of interesting new features, but perhaps the most significant one is the use of DisplayLink connectivity. DisplayLink is a USB 2.0 technology that simplifies PC-to-projector interconnection and minimizes the “fear factor” that some non-technical end-users might experience fumbling with VGA connectors. DisplayLink for projectors is an industry first and is available only for the new InFocus 1100 and 3100 series projectors. NOT ALL QUIET ON THE AUDIO FRONT True, audio technology has a considerably longer history than video technology, and as the elder sibling of the AV world, it’s understandable that there aren’t a lot of breakthroughs to report from this year’s InfoComm. But we did see some things worth noting. SABINE’s new Phantom gooseneck microphones includes some fancy new built-in processing that’s going to make life a lot easier for technology managers who are responsible for audio systems used by inexperienced microphone users. The new 45-Series features Sabine’s Phantom Mic Rider Pro inline mic processor, adaptive echo cancellation for full-duplex communication. The PJP-VC1 is an IP videoconference codec that supports standard H.323 protocol and SIP. There’s also an audioconferencing system (PJP-50R IP) with 16 microphones and four loudspeakers. Our favorite, however, is the collapsible PJP-25UR PC conference microphone/loudspeaker. The USB-powered device features movable microphone arms that adapt to various seating arrangements. By moving the microphone arms to change the pick-up pattern, conference participants’ voices are picked up and transmitted clearly even in locations with some degree of ambient noise such as small spaces in offices. ■ www.avtechnologyonline.com 70 | AV TECHNOLOGY | august 2008 http://www.avtechnologyonline.com

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AV Technology - August 2008 Contents Precedent Corporate: The Project’s Over...Now What? Government: Generational Diversity and the Rise of the Millennials Education: DIY ISP.EDU HD Videoconferencing On a Budget Using Automatic Mic Mixers The Way I See It: The Standards Dilemma in AV Something for Everybody AV Adds the Magic to Microsoft’s Hat Trick Simple Control for Smarter Classrooms Product Review: VeEX VePAL MX100 Product Spotlight: Amps; Touchpanels New Products Ad Index AV MO: Dealing with Ambient Light

AV Technology - August 2008

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