ISE 2019 sees the return to custom installation of high-end audio gear maker McIntosh, as it debuts a CI range of distribution amplifiers, together with in-wall and in-ceiling speakers.
“We are excited to return to the custom install category with these new amplifiers and speakers," the company says. "Many of our traditional home audio products have been used for distributed audio applications by talented CI installers. We are happy to once again offer products specifically designed for custom installation.”
The distribution amplifiers in question are the 4-channel MI254 power amplifier (250W into 8 ohms) and 8-channel MI128 power amplifier (120W). Both employ closed-loop digital switching amplifiers and robust power supplies, a combination the company claims produces performance levels rarely achieved in distributed audio.
"We know what a tough job installers have, so the last thing they need is connectivity issues arising from poor cabling and connectors," the company says. "Even with something as small as an RJ45 plug, it's important that these are designed and manufactured correctly, otherwise the connection will inevitably affect the signal integrity. With total reliability from Kordz, it's one thing less for installers to worry about."
The two projectors use 1-chip DLP technology. The SP2080HD is specified at 4000-lumens at 1920×1080 resolution and a high 32000:1 contrast ratio, while the SP1081HD offers 1080p resolution, 3800 lumens and 28500:1 contrast. Both can be used in any space, and promise vivid and accurate colours on many surfaces and virtually any light using BrilliantColour technology.
The S360 features a 10-inch high efficiency woofer and a 1-inch titanium diaphragm compression tweeter housed in an extended directivity control waveguide, housed in a low diffraction enclosure with Finnish woodwork. The result, the company says, delivers neutral reproduction with a short-term SPL capability of 118dB with even higher peaks. It is also features a long-throw capability, being able to deliver studio quality accuracty at listening distances of over 10m.
The update employs advanced object detection from NSC subsidiary IntelliVision to minimise false positive alerts. Through 8.3, the Viewer Tab provides the user Surveillance Configuration and REcording options. Users can set a recording schedule and choose between Constant, Motion Only or Custom modes. The Custom mode schedule can be created and quickly applied to all channels, and all users can set, clear and customise motion area and sensitivity with motion-only and weighted recording support. Users can also employ a privacy mask password protection on per-user basis, with up to 4 regions per camera, and add link recording and privacy options to System mode.
Available in Spring 2019, OS 3 offers new page designs, room controls and icons. Crestron says installers can set up and deploy complete projects on any scale in a fraction of the time required for traditional methods, with no programming required. The system features responsive, smooth performance, with support for multiple homes. Installers can easily create and edit scenes, while new icons provide custom access and experience.
