AWE will showcase brand innovations for Cineversum, Philips Pronto and Pioneer and reveal details of its new distribution agreement with Imerge on stands D14 and D15 at CEDIA Expo 2008 in London.
The Cineversum BlackWing Three HD projector will be on display for the first time in the UK and can be scrutinised by visitors in the on-stand home cinema demo room. This 1080p D-iLA projector has a full-glass optical lens, motorized zoom and focus and is compatible with Cineversum’s Theatre Concept Kit to enable anamorphic projection on demand.
From its screens portfolio AWE will be showing another UK first, the brand new G9 Pioneer PDP-LX509D 50” Kuro screen. New Panasonic 8 series of screens will also be on show, with much improved black levels plus toughened glass fronts in response to an increasing number of Wii accidents!! Also look out for a European first from Panasonic.
Visitors to the stand will be able find out more about Imerge media and sound servers for which AWE is now the only authorised distributor in the UK.
AWE will also have hands-on demos for the Pronto TSU-9200, TSU-9400 and the TSU-9600. The AWE Solutions House will act as the star attraction, showing how equipment from a range of AWE brands (including Imerge, Denon, Panasonic, Philips and a soon to be announced lighting system) can be controlled in a live, integrated whole house set-up using the Philips Pronto.
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Cineversum BlackWing in AWE at CEDIA
- 16. 06. 2008
- Bob Snyder
- Projection and Screens
Tesira, Next Gen Networked Media with AVB
- 12. 07. 2011
- Bob Snyder
- Control and Home Media Systems
Biamp Systems opens its InfoComm 2011 show by introducing Tesira, a highly scalable media system for digital audio networking using Audio Video Bridging (AVB) as the primary digital media transport.
“Tesira,” says Biamp, “...changes the scale of possibilities for the way communications systems are designed, installed and experienced, affording integrators, distributors and consultants a new world of configuration options based on IT infrastructure.”
Unlike most DSP-based media systems, Tesira is an enterprise-wide solution made up of intelligent network modules that share and boost performance. It is equipped with modular scalable inputs and outputs, DSPs and networked end-points, providing system design capabilities for unlimited scenarios, including Centralized, Distributed and Hybrid type applications. Integrators have the option of customizing Tesira with up to 8 DSP-2s , for a total of 16 DSPs, in a single chassis, with up to 420 by 420 audio channels over a scalable digital media backbone (AVB).
Using AVB as the primary media transport technology, Tesira is able to synchronize multiple streams of audio and video and eliminate buffering delays while also creating resource reservation. This ensures that integrators have a single, dedicated network for all media, including AVB and non-AVB traffic.
Steve Metzger, President, Biamp Systems, adds "Tesira is unlike anything seen by the industry. We believe it represents a huge leap forward in the progression of our networked media systems concept, and we're excited for our customers to put their hands on it for the first time. This product challenges conventional thinking about design and scalability, and to say that I'm excited about it would be an understatement."
Tesira software provides easy configurability and greater expansion potential with partitions and Biamp's unique compilation engine. The Biamp compilation engine automatically creates the digital audio transport connections and automated hardware specifications needed to complete a system design. The compilation engine performs a number of operations in a matter of seconds (from checking that the design is complete, to determining the most cost-effective list of Biamp hardware required, to finally documenting the necessary system interconnects to ensure proper, stable operation).
Tesira will ship in January 2012 and will be backed by “the only 5-year warranty in the industry.” Biamp will begin offering Tesira training sessions in late 2011.
Will You Enter the CEDIA Awards?
- 27. 11. 2012
- Marco Attard
- Industry news
CEDIA Region 1 announces the critical dates of its annual custom installation industry "Oscars", the 2013 CEDIA Awards.
The deadline for entries is 22 March 2013, and the winners will be revealed at a black-tie awards ceremony on June.
The awards also get two new categories-- the CEDIA Special Recognition (presented to an individual who made a "valued contribution" to the industry) and a Best Showroom.
As a result the total number of CEDIA Award categories is now up to 18.
Sanus Intros "Safer" TV Stand
- 14. 05. 2013
- Marco Attard
- TVs, Displays and Mounts
The recently launched Sanus Basic Series BFV846 TV/AV Stand is actually 3 pieces in one-- a solid piece of furniture, a tilting TV wall mount and an ultra-sturdy steel pillar.
Combined, the 3 pieces allow customers to enjoy the benefits of wall-mounted TV without drilling. One can also use each piece separately to create custom home theatre setups.
The stand fits TVs up to 52-inch in size, while the open design maximises airflow to equipment and provides easy access to component backs. A cable management system organises and keeps cables hidden.
Construction is in thick tempered glass and powder coated steel, with adjustable feet ensuring furniture is stable on any surface. Assembly should be quick and easy, with the package including all necessary hardware.
The stand is also compatible with the Sanus ELM701 anti-tip strap.
The Next Automation Contender: Staples
- 01. 10. 2013
- Marco Attard
- Home Automation
The home automation arena gets what perhaps is an unlikely contender-- Staples, the retailer best known for (wait for it!) staples of the office supply variety launches the Staples Connect automation product family.
According to the retailer Connect is a "universal way to connect [the] home." It combines products from a number of vendors, starting off from a Zonoff (designers of the Somfy TaHoma system) iOS and Android app platform on top of a Linksys-built hub device.
The hub connects to routers via ethernet and to various other devices using either wifi, Z-wave and Clear Connect. Staples says it is already compatible with a large number of products, including security cameras, DoorBot wifi camera doorbells, Yale smart door locks, Honeywell thermostats, Lutron window shades, dimmers and switches, and Philips Hue colour-changing LED lighting.