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avassets new products INTERACTIVE POLLING SYSTEM Turning Technologies announces the availability of ResponseCard AnyWhere, its newest and most versatile audience response system yet. An LCD screenequipped handheld receiver for presenters that is approximately the size of a deck of cards, ResponseCard AnyWhere is the perfect solution for teachers, trainers, or meeting moderators who need a highly portable, preparation-free polling solution that doesn’t require a projector or computer. Unlike other systems, ResponseCard AnyWhere does not require a projector or computer or even electrical outlets to operate. Meeting attendees or students respond to questions via ResponseCard RF keypads selecting options A-J from the multiple choice options presented with the question. The ResponseCard AnyWhere receiver is $299 and each keypad is $69. Visit www.turningtechnologies.com. HD VIDEO EXTENSION SYSTEM Avocent announces the MPX1550 wireless extender. This product combines Avocent’s MPX1500 wireless video distribution technology with IEEE802.11n MIMO-based radios, thereby raising the bar for wireless HD video distribution systems in terms of visual acuity, transmission distance, and noise immunity. With the MPX1550 system, deployment of a single stream of media to many displays can be accomplished in minutes. Unlike multiple source devices, however, video and audio remain in lockstep across all displays, failure-prone moving parts are kept to a minimum, and software-licensing costs are greatly reduced. Equally important, all devices in the media network are remotely manageable using the MPX1550 extender’s onboard web interface. They are available this month at an MSRP of $1,145 each. Visit www.avocent.com. 3LCD PROJECTOR Hitachi Home Electronics introduced the CPX4 3LCD projector. The new CPX4 projector weighs only 4.1 pounds, yet offers a brightness of 2,000 ANSI lumens and a variety of connectivity options. The CPX4 offers networking capability, allowing for easy maintenance and monitoring. Through a wired or wireless LAN connection, an AV/IT administrator can monitor and diagnose the condition of every projector on the network. Additionally, the timing of switching the projector’s power on and off can be automatically set from a computer. When the CPX4 is connected to the network, it accesses the server and automatically matches its clock to the server time. The CPX4 is available now at $899. Visit www.hitachi.us/digitalmedia. questions. The interactive learning center is an ideal complement to the whole-class learning opportunities provided by SMART Board interactive whiteboards. The suggested North American education price for the SMART Table interactive learning center is $8,000. Visit www.smarttech.com. ZONED AUDIO MIXER Designed for medium zone-based audio distribution applications, the Intelix Audisey Athena-8 combines the flexibility of a true matrix mixer with digital signal processing and up to 16 individual amplifiers — all in a single three-rackspace package. Plus, the Athena’s internal digital amplifiers feature 93 percent energy efficient performance with load sensing capability, providing powerful performance with low heat loss. Available in 8 inputs by 8 outputs, the Intelix Audisey Athena features built-in audio preamplification, phantom power, input signal processing, true matrix mixing, output signal processing, and either 8 or 16 channels of independent power amplification with up to 100 watts per channel. The Athena-8 retails at $3,440. Visit www.intelix.com. www.avtechnologyonline.com january 2009 | AV TECHNOLOGY | 45 http://www.turningtechnologies.com http://www.hitachi.us/digitalmedia http://www.avocent.com http://www.smarttech.com http://www.intelix.com http://www.avtechnologyonline.com

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AV Technology - January 2009 Contents Precedent Corporate: Hunkering Down Government: The Great Unifier Education: Technological Self-Sufficiency Integrating Communications into Your Business Process DVI/HDMI Signals over Twisted-Pair Cable AV Helps Explain the Unexplainable AV Enhancements at the Coliseum Product Forum Tech Horizons Product Spotlight New Products Ad Index AV MO

AV Technology - January 2009

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