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IN BRIEF
Automator v2.0 is available now for download from the
Theory Audio Design Bolsters
Automator Software
THEORY AUDIO DESIGN has announced a new update to its
Automator software for the ALC-1809 Amplifi ed Loudspeaker
Controller.
The company explains
The update allows integrators
to design and
confi gure surround-sound
systems with up to 18
loudspeakers controlled
by Theory's Amplifi ed
Loudspeaker Controller.
the Automator version 2.0
provides the ability to deploy
high channel count Theory
surround-sound systems (up
to 9.4.4 or 7.4.6) using two
ALC-1809 units.
At the nucleus of every
Theory loudspeaker system
is the ALC-1809, 9-channel
Amplifi ed Loudspeaker Controller.
Theory Audio Design
boasts that with 1,800 watts
and 96kHz/32-bit digital
signal processing, the ALC1809
is the AV version of an integrator's Swiss army knife that
combines: multichannel DSP processor, high power multichannel
home theater and distributed audio amplifi er, multichannel
mixing amplifi er, multichannel bass manager, and high-resolution
loudspeaker processor, all in a 1U package.
Automator runs on the ALC-1809 and the interface walks
installers through a fi ve-step system confi guration. With a
single ALC, a 7.2 or 5.2.2 system can be confi gured from start
to fi nish in just 15 minutes. With the latest software update,
installers are now able to use two ALC-1809s to confi gure systems
up to 9.4.4 or 7.4.6 just as easily. The update also off ers:
A start-up wizard that makes setting up your fi rst system
even easier.
New simplifi ed wiring graphics and tabular wiring diagram
that is printable.
New and improved speaker layout diagram.
Optimized Bass Management across two ALCs (with a
minimum of two subs).
Speaker distances can now be entered as feet or meters.
" When we introduced the Theory surround-sound systems,
reviewers, dealers and customers almost immediately began
asking to be able to deploy more complex systems via our
automated software suite, " says Theory's owner and product
designer, Paul Hales.
" With Automator v2.0 software update, we are answering
their call. Automator 2.0 now gives integrators the ability to
deploy and confi gure spectacular sounding surround-sound
systems with up to 18 loudspeakers with minimal eff ort. "
Theory website under the " ALC-1809 " section.
MantelMount Joins United
Buyers Group
MANTELMOUNT HAS BECOME a manufacturer partner for
the United Buyers Group (UBG).
Formed in 2000, UBG uses its dealer-members' combined
purchasing power to negotiate special deals with select manufacturers
and suppliers. UBG also strives to be a conduit for
select manufacturer partners to connect with the best hearth
dealers in North America, helping them penetrate the market
with their product, to increase market share and profi tability.
MantelMount says its role as a manufacturer partner is a
perfect fi t for both the company and UBG. MantelMount's
pulldown, tilt-and-swivel TV wall mounts are designed for highon-the-wall
installations, especially over a fi replace. Since UBG
unites a network of more than 285 Specialty Fireplace Stores
across the United States and Canada, MantelMount has the
opportunity to connect with a group of dealers who can subsequently
off er the company's full line of manual and automated
mounts to a highly targeted audience.
NON-METALLIC
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FOR EASY WIRE MANAGEMENT
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D22
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give installers a smooth, non-conductive
surface for easy pulling of datacom cable.
* Three sizes accommodate multiple runs
* Two mounting holes per side offer a
variety of mounting options
* Non-damaging to conductor insulation
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