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avassets new products SEAMLESS SWITCHER Kramer Electronics has released its VP-727xl In-CTRL seamless switcher. The unit is designed for use in presentation applications that require a preview option or that require seamless switching between inputs using special effects, cuts, and fades. The VP-727xl In-CTRL is equipped with dual scalers, which offer preview and program output channels and can switch seamlessly frame-to-frame between two sources. The VP-727xl offers eight universal inputs, each with five BNC connectors. These universal inputs can accommodate composite video, S-Video, component video, RGsB, and RGBHV video signals. The VP-727xl is currently available at a list price of $5,495. Visit www.kramerelectronics.com. BALUNS Intelix has released the DIGI-DVIF, a DVI balun that distributes a high-definition DVI-D signal up to 150 feet over two unshielded twisted pair cables. The Intelix DIGI-DVI-F supports 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i video up to 150 SURFACE-MOUNT SPEAKER Sonance doubles its surface mount speaker selection with the addition of a new single-stereo version, the SM55 SST. The SM55 SST single-stereo model combines a single, dual-voice coil 5-1/4-inch carbon fiber cone woofer with two flanking, wide-range 1-inch silk dome ferrofluid-cooled tweeters. Broad coverage delivers sound to a wide range of listening positions, making the SM55 SST ideal for small rooms, alcoves, and hallways. A round steel mounting plate accepts conventional speaker wiring and is affixed to a standard ceiling J-box via two supplied screws. It is available at $365 each. Visit www.sonance.com. feet, 1680x1050 resolution video up to 100 feet, and 1920x1200 resolution video up to 60 feet. The Intelix DIGI-DVI-F balun supports standard HDTV and VESA resolutions, as well as the DDWG standard for DVI-compliant monitors. The unit is also is Mac compatible and HDCP compliant. Each DIGI-DVI-F includes the send unit, receive unit, and power supply. Retail price for the Intelix DIGI-DVI-F is $249.95. Visit www.intelix.com. RGB-TO-DVI SCALER Extron Electronics has introduced the RGB-DVI 300, an RGB-to-DVI scaler that converts incoming analog component video and RGBHV signals to DVI. It accepts HDTV and high-resolution computer-video up to 1920x1200, and offers multiple, selectable DVI output rates up to 1920x1200, including HDTV 1080p/60. The RGB-DVI 300 is housed in a compact, low-profile enclosure for placement behind flat-panel displays, and offers several features for streamlining integration and enhancing system operation. Several memory presets are available to store and recall configuration settings using the front panel or through the RS-232 serial port. It is available now for $790. Visit www.extron.com. www.avtechnologyonline.com november | december 2008 | AV TECHNOLOGY | 51 http://www.kramerelectronics.com http://www.intelix.com http://www.sonance.com http://www.extron.com http://www.avtechnologyonline.com

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AV Technology - November/December 2008 Contents Precedent Corporate: Finishing with Style Government: It’s Still About People Education: Surviving Budget Cuts Applying Metrics to AV ROI Selecting Room Scheduling Software Six Things You Need to Know About Webcasting The Way I See It: Becoming an Internet Native Casino Uses AV for Dramatic Impact Just What the Doctor Ordered The Loneliest Help Desk in Town Product Forum Product Spotlight Tech Horizons New Products Ad Index AV MO

AV Technology - November/December 2008

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