Communication Daily News - June 15, 2012 - Las Vegas

Draper Inc. has announced a reimagining of the com-pany’s projection screen surfaces, creating a collection ofviewing surfaces unparalleled in the projection screen in-dustry. The announcement means not only new viewingsurface options for Draper projection screens, but also im-provements and refined naming for the company’s exist-ing surfaces.

“At the beginning of this process of reimagining theconcept of what makes a goodprojection screen, I was askedto do nothing less than explorethe frontiers of projection sur-faces,” according to Fabric

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After 24 years serving the AV business, Starin as a com-pany has transformed from a rep firm to defining a com-plete supply partner, under the direction of its founder,Jim Starin. Starin has worked his entire 37 year careerin a capacity of not only a source of equipment knowl-edge, but a trusted business advisor. His values and meth-

ods are apparent in a uniqueorganization full of changeagents and service minded indi-viduals.

Q: What is it that differentiatesStarin from the many sources


Starin, Taking Care of More ThanYour AV Supply Needs

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Countryman Associates, Inc., the leading innovator ofhigh-quality, miniature microphones, is pleased to intro-duce the H6 Headset Microphone. Delivering exceptionalaudio quality, superior moisture resistance, and a secure,

comfortable fit, this ultra-lowprofile microphone makes anoutstanding choice for a varietyof applications, including the-ater, broadcast, live music per-formance and more.

Available in both omni and

Introducing The New H6 HeadsetMicrophone From Countryman Associates Inc.

First time exhibitor DC Connect (Booth #N877) comesto infoComm2012 with a unique interactive technologycalled ‘[i]cells.’ [i]cells are a ‘no touch’ gesture and prox-

imity activated interface. Theyare used in display interactiveswith a variety of content and canbe programmed to have a varietyof behaviors. The technologygets the user out of the monitorframe of a touch screen and into


First Time Exhibitor DC ConnectIntroduces InfoComm To [i]cellTechnology—A Hands Off Gesture Interface Audio veteran, Mathias von Heydekampf, owner and

manufacturer of myMix updates us on the evolution ofmyMix and the exciting new addition to the family.

Q: The myMix personal moni-toring and recording system isnow at its third InfoCommShow. What can you say aftertwo years of market experience?

A: MyMix has seen a tremendous


von Heydekampf Pushes For Control With New myMix Remote Control Software

Since its introduction to Broadway in 2004, the Sound As-sociates I-Caption System has blazed a trail of accessibil-ity from coast to coast. This innovative system utilizesautomation, synchronized to midi show control or SMPTEtime code to convey personal captioning, audio descrip-tion or foreign language translation at every performance.

The introduction of the R4Receiver, with its light weightand multiple functions, is a sig-nificant advancement. All serv-ices can be combined into onereceiving unit. Each R4 Receiveris a self-contained, non-intrusive


I-Caption Series 4:Automation to Accessibility

After an absence of several years, Optiforms, Inc. is ex-cited to return to InfoComm with new durable, replace-ment reflector solutions for the digital cinema industry.These reflectors have been tested at temperatures exceed-ing 450 degrees with impressive results. They possess theextremely accurate surface quality of replicated nickel

and are available with minimallead times. Their reflectors canendure a lamp explosion andcontinue to operate—somethingyou cannot expect from glass.All these features are offered at afraction of the cost of an OEM


Optiforms Inc. Returns To InfoComm With New Products

This time, there are two pure HF drivers and a BulletDriver, while other innovative neodymium solutions willalso come soon.

The introduction of more additions to the brand newFaitalPRO Ferrite product range continues; the new mod-els are called HF105, HF107 and FD371.

HF105 Compression DriverThis is a driver for High frequencies, named HF105 witha 91 millimeter total diameter, a 37 millimeter voice coil,a Ketone Polymer ring diaphragm and radial phase plug.

Its weight, despite the use of a ferrite magnet assem-bly, is contained at 1.1 kilograms, while it has an elevated


Always Something Better, NewHF Ferrite Drivers


Draper Reimagines ProjectionScreen Surfaces

Trust OSRAM P-VIP® Brand Projection Lamps page 7, Booth #C5136

Elo IDS: Not Your TraditionalDigital Signage page 26, Booth #N1469

Black Diamond Video: SuperiorAudio Visual Solutions page 15, Booth #N429

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia —Radial Engineering Ltd. is pleased toannounce the Firefly tube direct box, afully discrete class-A unity gain ampli-fier ideally suited for diverse live per-formance applications. Radial companypresident Peter Janis explains, "Thistube DI has been in our plans for sometime now. We are pleased to bring theFirefly to the market. Its unique fea-tures and always reliable Radial buildquality make this DI an essential in anyaudio engineer's or musician's tool kit."

The Firefly begins with two inputs,each of which features a separate levelcontrol to enable the artist to set eachinstrument with optimal gain. Switch-ing between inputs can be can be doneusing the front panel switch or via theoptional JR2 remote footswitch. The in-strument signal is immediately routedto a tuner output that is always on.When used with the JR2 footswitch, theFirefly may also be muted remotely forquiet on-stage tuning. Both thefootswitch and front panel are equippedwith LED indicators for status monitor-ing.

Following the award winning Ra-

dial JDV, the Firefly's front end circuitis 100 percent discrete class-A and isvoid of any circuit stabilizing negativefeedback. This produces a more open,less constricted sound. The Firefly isalso equipped with Drag Control loadcorrection that enables the artist to ad-just the load on the magnetic pickup fora much more natural rendering. Whenbypassed, the load jumps to 4 meg-ohms enabling the Firefly to be usedwith piezo pickups such as commonwith upright bass and other acoustic in-struments. The exceptional warmth anddetail is achieved by combining Ra-dial's unique front end with an allnew12AX7 tube drive circuit. Contrast-ing the input sensitivity with the outputdrive enables the artist to fine tune thegrit or edge to give the sound morecharacter. And to add even more fun,the Firefly comes shipped with two12AX7 tubes, a select premium tubefor audiophile performance and a low-fi version for added growl.

As the Firefly will likely become afavorite with acoustic instruments, afully variable high-pass filter has beenadded that enables the engineer to set

Radial Introduces The Firefly TubeDI, Ideal For Houses Of WorshipAnd Concert Halls


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the bass cut-off frequency for optimallayering. This 'Nashville trick' lets youset the cut-off to better match the sizeof the instrument whereby a lower cut-off would be used on contrabass,slightly higher on acoustic and higheragain on fiddle or mandolin. By settinga different cut-off for each instrumentone can eliminate resonance while stillretaining the character. The result is abetter sounding mix.

Connectivity is extensive: The rearpanel begins with two stacked ¼ inchinstrument inputs. A second set ofstacked ¼ inch jacks presents the userwith a buffered thru-put that delivers ei-ther the original instrument's tone or theoutput from the tube circuit. Below, aninsert jack enables one to add in effectsin series with the tube drive circuit andapply the effects to the overall sound.The third set of stacked jacks feature atuner output and a TRS jack for the JR2

Highlights for Galaxy Tab 2 Include In-tegrated Universal RemoteIce CreamSandwich and Expandable Storage;Galaxy Player Devices Deliver a FullAndroid Experience without monthlyService contracts.

RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J.,—SamsungElectronics America Inc., a marketleader and award-winning innovator inconsumer electronics, unveils the latestadditions to the popular SamsungGalaxy line of handheld and portabledevices. The two new Galaxy Tab 2TMproducts and two new Galaxy PlayersTM continue to showcase Samsung’scommitment to providing users withchoice, flexibility and connectivity tothe full Samsung ecosystem of prod-ucts, apps and services.

Galaxy Tab 2 – Powerful, Smart, Easyto Use The Galaxy Tab 2 Series, available inboth 10.1 inch and 7.0 inch screen sizes,are powerful dual-core tablets runningthe latest version of Android - Ice CreamSandwich. The devices feature an inte-grated IR blaster for universal remote ca-pabilities, as well as an easily accessiblememory card slot for convenient loadingof multimedia files in a range of sup-ported file formats.

The new tablets offer endless con-tent access in a sleek design that canmaximize the home entertainment expe-rience. The Smart Remote App andbuilt-in IR Blaster turns the Tab 2 into auniversal smart remote, helping usereasily find their favorite shows. Userscan choose from more than 450,000apps, access favorite movies and TVshows from Google Play or Media Hub,and surf millions of web pages withAdobe Flash support.

In addition, the Galaxy Tab 2 prod-ucts are fully Google certified for com-plete access to Google Play (formerlyAndroid Marketplace) and competitivelypriced at $399.99 and $249.99, respec-tively – so consumers no longer need tocompromise when selecting a tablet.

“These new Galaxy Tab 2 and GalaxyPlayer devices deliver what consumershave come to expect from all Samsungproducts – exceptional design, impressiveconnectivity options and a selection ofchoices for each type of person and userscenario,” said Tim Baxter, President,Samsung Electronics America. “A onesize fits all solution is just not sufficient.”

Galaxy Players put Android in theHand – without Service Contracts

With the two new Galaxy Players,

Samsung Unveils New Galaxy Tab 2,Galaxy Players For U.S. Market

At $649, New Home Cinema 720p Pro-jector Offers Easy and Flexible Set-Upfor Movies, Gaming and More.

Epson America, Inc. expanded itsaward-winning line of 3LCD home the-ater projectors with the announcement ofthe EPSON PowerLite Home Cinema710HD – offering families and first-timehome theater enthusiasts an affordableand versatile big-screen entertainment so-lution. The Home Cinema 710HD deliv-ers 720p high-definition resolution,making it easier than ever to enjoymovies, games and sporting events at upto 120-inches or larger.

Designed to make home entertain-ment simple, the Home Cinema 710HDfeatures easy and flexible setup just placeit in an entertainment center or mount tothe ceiling 3.5 to 35.5 feet from the wallor screen. The Home Cinema 710HD of-fers new Easy-Slide image correction, anintuitive horizontal keystone adjustmentslide control bar that allows users to placethe projector off-center from the screenand easily center the image with the

touch of a finger. Boasting 2,800 lumens of color and

white light output[i] and 720presolution,the Home Cinema 710HD offerswidescreen entertainment with bright andvibrant image quality.

"Whether it's a blockbuster movie,live sporting event or video game, theHome Cinema 710HD offers a greathome entertainment experience at an af-fordable price," said Kristi Lanzit, prod-uct manager, Epson America. "Deliveringhigh-quality 720p output, the Home Cin-ema 710HD delivers rich, vibrant imagesfor a true large screen cinematic experi-ence that you can't get in a TV for thesame price."

The Home Cinema 710HD isequipped with built-in speakers and ver-satile connectivity to support DVD play-ers, TV receivers, gaming consoles, PCs,Apple devices and smartphones. It alsofeatures four pre-set color modes opti-mized for various viewing environments,

Epson Unveils PowerLite Home Cinema 710HD - Delivering High-Definition Big Screen Entertainment At An Affordable Price


SCOPIA XT4200 and XT Meeting Cen-ter Incorporate Latest Video Communi-cations Technology Including Dual 60fpsVideo Channels, H.264 High Profile,H.264 SVC and iPad Control.

TEL AVIV, Israel, and FAIR LAWN, N.J. — RADVISION Ltd. (Nasdaq:RVSN), a leading technology and end-to-end solution provider for unified visualcommunications, announced the expan-sion of its SCOPIA video conferencingroom system portfolio with the introduc-tion of the SCOPIA XT4200 HD videoconferencing system and the SCOPIAXT Meeting Center, an all-in-one roomsystem with integrated 55 inch displays.Both the SCOPIA XT4200 and SCOPIAXT Meeting Center leverage the sametechnologies as the recently introducedSCOPIA XT5000 HD video conferenc-ing room system.

The SCOPIA XT4200 offers out-standing value and cost-effective HDvideo communications specifically de-

signed for the needs of smaller and mid-sized conference rooms as well as cus-tomers who don’t require all the high-endfeatures offered in the SCOPIA XT5000.The XT4200 is nonetheless incrediblypowerful, providing unparalleled featuresat a highly affordable price point such asdual 720p/60fps live video and content,HD audio, H.264 High Profile and Scal-able Video Coding (SVC), dual displaysupport and a wide angle PTZ camera.

The SCOPIA XT Meeting Center isa premium HD room system integratingsingle or dual 55 inch 1080p displays ina specially designed cart for a simple andefficient implementation. The mobility ofthe cart enables the system to be used asa shared resource and is especially effec-tive in education and enterprise environ-ments to quickly create a high qualityvideo meeting space. The XT MeetingCenter is powered by RADVISION’sflagship SCOPIA XT5000 - the only sys-tem available in the market that includesdual 1080p/60fps live video and content.

RADVISION Expands Video Portfolio To Include Mid-Range And Fully Integrated Video Conferencing Systems

“RADVISION continues to deliverinnovative, affordable high qualityvideo solutions that include high-endfeatures and functionality at a pricepoint nearly any business can afford,”said Rob Arnold, program manager,Frost & Sullivan. “RADVISION hasquickly built up an impressive end-to-end catalog, and the addition of thesetwo new endpoints enhances the com-pany’s room system portfolio. TheXT4200 introduces a highly affordableHD system that incorporates the latestvideo technologies and the all-in-oneXT Meeting Center will appeal to busi-nesses requiring an integrated and flex-ible visual communications solution.”

“RADVISION is delivering the in-dustry’s most advanced video room sys-tems that are cost-effective, and wthoutcompromising on features or quality,”said Roberto Giamagli, general managerof RADVISION’s video business unit.“When we introduced the SCOPIAXT5000, we defined what high-qualityvideo conferencing should be – from thetechnologies we’ve implemented likeH.264 SVC and H.264 High Profile – tothe user interface, which is simple, intu-itive and flexible. Now, we are expandingour room system portfolio to meet theneeds of both smaller-sized businessesand also those that rely extensively on vi-sual communications to achieve their

business goals.”

Product Highlights and Capabilities

For the SCOPIA XT4200:• Outstanding value. The XT4200 is well-equipped, offering dual 720p/60fps HDvideo, H.264 High Profile, H.264 Scala-ble Video Coding (SVC), dual displaysupport, and a wide angle pan-tilt-zoom(PTZ) camera - all at an affordable price. • Efficient HD performance. The XT4200provides simultaneous H.264 High Profilefor bandwidth efficiency and SVC for highquality video even in unpredictable net-work environments such as the Internet. • Intuitive and easy-to-use. TheXT4200 user interface is designed forsimplicity along with optional Multi-Touch control via the Apple iPad forenhanced capabilities.

For the SCOPIA XT Meeting Center:• Premium all-in-one solution. The XTMeeting Center is a high-performanceHD video conferencing solution poweredby the SCOPIA XT5000. It integratessingle or dual 55” 1080p premium dis-plays in a specially designed cart forquickly creating a high-quality meetingenvironment.

• Exceptional experience. The XT

a human scale interface they can explore,browse and control at their own pace andwhere their interest leads them.

How It WorksThe approximate 6 inch x 6 inch celltiles light up when triggered by thewave of a hand, responding to electro-static sensitivity and sends a signal to aPC. The sensing technology allows thecells to be placed behind a variety ofsurfaces such as fabric, acrylic or glassand still be able to activate. A graphicis printed or mounted on these translu-cent surfaces to help guide the userthrough the content.

The signal sent to the computer starts

a programmed function tied to that par-ticular cell; such as the playing of avideo. Other functions can include theplaying of an image with a separatesound file, a lone image, a lone sound, acombination image first then video, aswell as other possible functions. The usercould leave the current content or inter-rupt playback by activating any other cellthereby jumping over to different contentimmediately.

Content files are usually JPEGs andMOVs. Since they are simple to create insome basic authoring software, it givesthe system owner control over their con-tent. To replace it, only a basic under-standing of how to rename files inWindows; ‘drag and drop;’ overwritefiles and other basic file managementskills are needed.

ApplicationsDC Connect offers a variety of products intheir [i]connect line in addition to customconfigurations. Two of these are the [i]con-nect KIOSK and [i]connect DISPLAY.

The KIOSK is an 8 cell all-in-oneunit, ideal for both permanent and travel-ing exhibits. It is a 93 inch x 39 inch alu-minum frame with a custom-printedfabric face and is only 3 inches thick.

The DISPLAY is a 12 cell all-in-one unit built into a 40 inch x 30 inch x5 inch cabinet that is mounted to a wall.It has a glass or acrylic face with a rearapplied graphic.

“Our complete line of [i]connect prod-ucts, the KIOSK being our most popular,answers a growing demand for all-in-oneinteractive displays,” says John Moyik,

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President of DC Connect. “With [i]con-nect, [i]cell technology is available in ac-cessible configurations while stillfeaturing the same robust, no-touch andintuitive use characteristics that havemade [i]cells in our custom installs one ofthe best choices for interactive experi-ences. KIOSKs and DISPLAYs have beendeployed for Southern California Edison,99s Museum of Women Pilots, ComcastNBCUniversal, Carmel and Rancho Cu-camonga Public Libraries.”

About DC ConnectDC Connect is a NYC based companythat specifically develops [i]cell technol-ogy systems for interactive displays.

For more information, call 212-792-2946, visit www.d-c-connect.com/i-cellor stop by Booth #N877.

glass reflector. We invite you to see ourhigh value and extremely durable re-placement solutions at our exhibit inBooth #N569.

The mission at Optiforms, Inc. is toprovide the best product possible for cus-tomers seeking the highest levels of per-formance. Optiforms continues toprovide the best in precision electro-formed optics and high performance op-tical coatings. Founded in July of 1984by Clint Tinker in a small warehouse inTemecula, Calif., Tinker set a course toprovide customers with an alternativesource for electroformed reflectors andoptical coatings.

Optiforms is dedicated to continuousimprovement and extending its leader-ship position by utilizing the latest tech-nology in high performance opticalcoatings. Management and staff at Opti-forms have extensive backgrounds inelectroforming as well as coating tech-nology. This well rounded knowledge ofproduct and process along with excep-tional sales and technical support allowsOptiforms to provide high performancedichroic cold coatings for motion pictureprojection, ultraviolet enhancement coat-ings for UV applications and a multitudeof special application optical thin filmcoatings. They are the world leader inelectroformed reflective optics.

For more than two decades, Opti-forms was the leading manufacturer of

reflectors for the cinema industry. Opti-forms reflectors were found in everytheater around the globe. As the marketchanged to digital projection, the re-quirements of the reflectors that providethe light for the screens changed as well.But digital market advanced faster thanthe technology of high performancenickel reflectors. The day has nowcome—our technology has caught upwith the market.

Other products offered by Opti-forms are AR coatings for booth glassand other applications and heat filtersfor down-stream optics heat protection.They supply elliptical/spherical digitalsets (including intermediate plates andintegration adapters for using metal re-flectors in frames that were originally

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designed for glass) and engineering as-sistance for custom applications. Theycan also assist with the design of newsystems in relation to the reflectors andcollection of light. All OptiformsDurable Digital Reflector Sets arebacked by a Two Year Warranty.

The Optiforms Customer Service De-partment strongly believes that they donot succeed unless you succeed. Visit Optiforms at Booth #N569 to see theirnew digital projection replacement reflec-tors and their other optical solutions orvisit www.optiforms.com. You can alsocontact any member of the Optiformsteam directly at 951-296-1300 to experi-ence our personal dedication to your suc-cess and a commitment to finding theright solution for you.


wireless unit that can be used in any seatin the venue, allowing patrons with spe-cial needs to become active members ofthe general audience, no longer limited tocertain performances or relegated to spe-cial seating constraints.

“With the addition of this new re-ceiver,” notes system designer, Mark An-nunziato, “is not only an advancement forthe end user, but for the venue, as well. It’s

Capitol, the leading con-sumer electronics distri-bution source for lightcommercial contractors,residential systems spe-cialists, retailers and premium incentiveresellers, is taking center stage at Info-Comm 2012 with the products and know-how to support the business needs ofprofessional systems contractors of allstripes in the continually growing profes-sional audio/video market.

Serving a diversity of electronics

resellers and contractors,Capitol is in a uniqueposition to help facilitatethe cross channel migra-tion and expansion of

many of today’s forward thinking con-tractors. “We see InfoComm as the bestopportunity to help professional contrac-tors from all quarters explore the myriadnew and exciting technologies and op-portunities in the commercial channel,”commented Jeff Kussard, Capitol’s Di-rector of Strategic Development. “This

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Coordinator Brian Hocker, who wascharged with leading Draper’s efforts. “Wehad a long list of needs, and a goal to launcha new viewing surface in 2012 to meet eachof those needs.”

The introduction includes severalnew products, including EcomattXT700E, the first projection surface to beCradle to Cradle Certified Silver by Mc-Donough Braungart Design Chemistry(MBDC), and a reworking of the com-pany’s surface names to include key per-formance measurements in the name ofeach surface.

As part of the process, Hocker trav-eled to view projection surface manufac-turing processes around the world. Heand his team tested hundreds of surfacesfor dozens of qualities, and developedand staffed a high tech viewing surfacetesting laboratory at Draper’s Spiceland,Ind., headquarters, where current andprospective viewing surfaces can betested for performance and consistency.He also oversaw the addition of a majorsurface manufacturing area in Draper’sSpiceland facility.

With the May 7, 2012 price list in-troduction, Draper now offers more than20 new and refined viewing surfacesgrouped into four families: OptiView

self-supporting front projection surfaces,OptiFlex tensioned front projectionscreens, ClearSound acoustically trans-parent front projection screens and Cine-Flex flexible/tensioned screens for rearprojection.

As part of the reimagining processDraper is introducing new surfaces to ad-dress the problem of ‘washout’ caused byhigh levels of ambient light. Draper’sHigh Performance XS850E not only of-fers superior ambient light rejection ca-pability, it also features preciseresolution, high contrast, a vivid colorpalette and a remarkably broad viewingcone. Radiant CT2900E is a retroreflec-tive viewing surface designed to deliver

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a bright image no matter what the lightingsituation. Multilayer technology producesbrilliant images within a viewing cone ofabout 30 degrees. Radiant CT2900E con-tains microscopic reflective spheres,sealed under a transparent washable coat-ing, and offers superior resolution andcolor fidelity.

For more information on Draper’sreimagining of viewing surfaces, stop bybooth #C8319 at InfoComm 2012, June13-15 in Las Vegas. For updates on moresurface developments and announce-ments, visit www.draperinc.com. Cradleto Cradle Certified is a certification marklicensed by the Cradle to Cradle ProductsInnovation Institute.

available in 4.2 inch WVGA screen or 3.6inch HVGA screen variants, gaming,videos and music are more fun than ever.

Easily connect to Wi-Fi hotspots any-where to get instant access to the latest

content. Users also can play their ownvideo and music in a variety of formats,connect to other devices using USB 2.0 orBluetooth 3.0 connectivity, or simply loadthe device via a micro SD card. Becausethe device runs on Android 2.3, Ginger-bread, a world of apps is a touch away.

Plus, dual-stereo speakers (on the

Galaxy Player 4.2) deliver an incrediblemusic, video or gaming experience –anywhere.

The new Galaxy Tab 2 and GalaxyPlayers will be available for purchase ata variety of retailers including Best Buy,Amazon, Tiger Direct and others. TheGalaxy Player 3.6 is available now for

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$149.99 exclusively at Best Buy and soonat other retailers. The Galaxy Tab 2 7.0,The Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 and Galaxy Player4.2 are now available for purchase at$249.99, $399.99 and $199.99 respec-tively.

For more information, visitwww.samsungusa.com.

as well as HDMI connectivity and a USB2.0 connection for sharing photos andslideshows. With a special color modededicated to gaming, the Home Cinema710HD allows users to play their favoritevideo games or watch their favorite TVprograms even in well-lit rooms.

More About the Home Cinema 710HD The Home Cinema 710HD features asleek white, compact design and offers

several performance features for homeentertainment needs, including:

• 3LCD Quality and Reliability: 3LCD,3-chip technology delivers incrediblecolor, amazing detail and road-test relia-bility with no possibility of color break-up or ‘rainbow effect’ • Easy Setup and Installation:1.2x opticalzoom for positioning flexibility, auto-matic vertical keystone (+/- 30 degrees)correction, easy-slide horizontal correc-tion for easy image adjustments, and In-stant On/Instant Off technology allows

for no waiting time to start or shut-downprojector • Versatile Connectivity: ComponentVideo, S-Video, HDMI, USB Type A andB digital connections, and USB 2.0 toshare photos and slideshows

Extended Lamp Life: Epson's exclusiveE-TORL lamp technology provides opti-mum light uniformity, increased lightoutput, and minimizes both light diffrac-tion and light leakage, providing the ulti-mate in lamp longevity; maximizesviewing time, while minimizing costs for

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up to 5,000 hours of lamp life.

Availability and Support The EPSON Home Cinema 710HD willbe available in late April through selectretailers nationwide and the Epson on-line store. The projector comes withEpson's top-of-the-line service and sup-port, including a two-year limited war-ranty with toll-free access to Epson'sPrivateLine priority technical support,90-day limited lamp warranty, and freetwo-business-day exchange with ExtraCare Home Service.

not only a savings in the costof the system, but makesdistribution much simpler.”

The new R4 receiverhas already been imple-mented in the Broadwayshows currently carrying I-Caption which include:“The Book of Mormon,” “Jersey Boys,”“Wicked” and “Mamma Mia;” as well asthe brand new Smith Center, in Las Vegas.

Adding to the system's functionality,the T4 Transmitter creates a proprietary

wireless 2.4GHz mesh net-work. For larger venues, thenetwork is be supplementedby adding additional T4 re-peaters working in concertwith the R4 Receiver (whichalso acts as a repeater) to cre-ate a highly efficient, exten-

sive network of coverage that isimpervious to other wireless networksthat may be in use in the facility.

Anchoring the system is the base sta-tion computer offering up to six automa-

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tion timings to accommodate I-Caption(personal captioning), D-Scriptive (audiodescription) and ShowTrans (foreign lan-guage translation), making it the mostcomprehensive system for accessibility.It's unique feature of ‘automated play-back,’ making these services available atevery performance with a significant re-duction in cost and manpower.

The I-Caption system is manufac-tured by and is available through SoundAssociates, Inc. on display at Infocomm2012, Booth #C9222.

open-arms approach allows us to caterto all with customer programs and sup-port designed to promote professional-ism and integrity in the commercialsystems contracting channel.”

For InfoComm 2012, Capitol has en-listed more than two-dozen vendor part-ners who will feature their latest productsand technologies at the company’s Booth,#C8526 in the central hall of the LasVegas Convention Center. Included underthe Capitol banner will be the most in-de-mand products from category leaderssuch as Panasonic, Mitusbishi, Shure,JBL Pro, Crown, Atlas, Gefen, MiddleAtlantic, Key Digital and Zee Vee.

Capitol will once again spotlight thebreadth of solutions offered to the inte-

Capitol Is Ready For Center Stage At InfoComm 2012

gration pro through its long-standing re-lationship with Panasonic. With theirbroad offering of Panasonic video panels,video projectors, business telephone systems, high definition video conferenc-ing, electronic white board and IR audioproducts Capitol can support all of thecontractors needs for IP communicationsof voice and image, all forms of videopresentation and instructional supportfrom the diverse catalog of the newly organized Panasonic System Communi-cations Company.

Of additional interest to installationpros will be the addition of Mitsubishi’sfull line up of video solutions for profes-



efficiency capable of an average107 dBfrom 1.4 to 20 KHz. The minimum rec-ommended crossover frequency is at 1.7KHz, with a nominal power rating of40W and a maximum of 80W. It is suitedfor medium and small sized two-way en-closures and in line arrays, coupled witha woofer not over 12 inch. The HF105represents the ferrite version of theHF104 neodymium driver already on cat-alog and it brings forth excellent mechan-ical and acoustic characteristics from theoriginal version. While achieving aslightly different tonality through its op-timized ferrite magnet assembly.

HF107 Compression DriverThe second new model in the high fre-quency range measures 120 millimetersin diameter.

To all effects, it is the ‘big brother’

of the HF105. This is the HF107 Com-pression Driver, presented in ‘final pro-totype’ version at the moment of theProLight+Sound 2012, but already beingput though the industrialization produc-tion process and will shortly afterwardsbe available on catalog. It is a ferritecompression driver with a 44 millimetervoice coil, a Ketone Polymer ring di-aphragm structure coupled with an inno-vative single slot annular phase plug. Theaverage efficiency level is at 109 dB from800 Hz to 20KHz, the recommendedminimum crossover frequency is at1KHz and the nominal power at 70Wwith a maximum power of 140W.

The HF107 is recommended in 2-way applications of a certain ‘impor-tance’, or powerful line arrays with a 12inch / 15 inch woofer. Its weight is at 2.4kilograms. A lot of care was taken in thestudy of the single slot annular phaseplug in order to guarantee excellent reg-ularity in the response on the whole band-

width while keeping an excellent exten-sion towards the high frequencies.

FD371 Bullet Driver, complete withaluminum hornThe FD371 model is a Bullet Driver anddifferently from the two just describedabove, it comes with a frontal aluminumhorn, so this driver is ready to be used insound enclosures right out of the box. In-corporating a ferrite magnet assembly, a37 millimeter voice coil, Ketone Polymerring diaphragm, horn loaded with centralogive; it has an average efficiency of 107dB on a frequency range from 2.5 to 20KHz, with an impressive minimumcrossover frequency at 2.5 KHz. Nominalpower rating is at 35W with a maximumpower at 70W maximum, with a nominaldirectivity of 40 degree conical. It boastsa very extended response on the High’swith greatly controlled directivity also atthe highest frequencies. It can be em-ployed in multiple way applications, even

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with very high crossovers (5, 6, 7 KHz)and it is optimal for medium sized 2-waysystems as well, given that it may be useddown to very low frequencies for the typeof product.

This means having a strong advan-tage in comparison to competitors whosecorresponding product also needs to beused together with the support of amidrange driver, whereas in the case ofthe FD371 it is enough to team it to awoofer capable of reproducing just themid-low frequencies.

Weight is contained, regardless of the useof a ferrite magnet: 1.2 kilograms. Thesize of the frontal squared flange withrounded corners is 102 millimeters.

The horn and the ogive have beenpurposely studied to perform an acousticload that extends as much as possible to-wards the low frequencies, while main-taining good control of directivity towardsthe higher and uppermost frequencies.

Meeting Center leverages the capabilitiesof the SCOPIA XT5000 system with si-multaneous dual HD 1080p/60fps for livevideo and content and CD-quality, 20kHz audio.

• Unparalleled power. Two full1080p/60fps video channels, simultane-ous H.264 High Profile for bandwidth ef-ficiency and H.264 SVC for errorresiliency, and an optional embeddednine-way MCU - all combine to make theXT Meeting Center the most powerfulsystem in its class.

• Intuitive and easy-to-use. Designedwith the end-user in mind, the XTMeeting Center’s user interface usesthe same intuitive design as RADVI-SION’s award-winning SCOPIA Mo-bile application, enabling instant,intuitive and effective control - notraining required. For an enhanced ex-

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perience, the XT Meeting Center is en-abled for Multi-Touch control via theApple iPad.

Both the SCOPIA XT4200 and XT Meet-ing Center will be available throughRADVISION’s reseller partner networkin the second quarter of 2012.

sional, commercial and institutional applications. With a full range of projec-tors flat panel displays and digital sig-nage solutions, Mitsubishi expands thearray of choices Capitol offers the videocommunications practitioner.

With deep history, knowledge and

assortment in and of audio Capitol willpresent to attendees a plethora of solu-tions for sound reinforcement, distributedaudio, sound masking and communica-tions. These essentials are often found tobe the engine of profit in many contrac-tors’ business models and are never over-looked by your partners at Capitol.

“Our partners will be on hand notonly to show their latest and greatest

offerings, but to help us evangelize themeans for systems contractors and inte-grators to grow their bottom line at asteady pace,” added Kussard. “Capitolcontinues to show how exciting and cost-effective trends in video conferencing,digital signage and electronic graphicssharing, coupled with stalwarts of audiotechnologies, present unquestionable opportunities for professionals who are

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committed to not only surviving, butthriving in the current economy.”

“We are well established on bothsides of the fence, and it is our responsi-bility to help our customers achieve a similar level of knowledge and success,”said Kussard.

For more information, call 800-467-8255, visit www.capitolsales.com or stopby Booth #C8526.

AVTEQ, Inc., a leading manufacturer ofvideoconferencing carts and furniture,announces the latest addition to its Q-Solutions line of conference roomfurniture. The newly redesigned Com-munications Pedestal complements anydécor and eliminates the need for bulkyequipment racks.

The new Communications Pedestalallows for a surprising amount of equip-ment storage in such a sleek, space-sav-ing design. With up to 3RU of verticalstorage, the pedestal is designed to ac-commodate the audiovisual components

needed to support everything from asmall collaborative workspace to a high-functioning teleconference boardroom.

Best of all, the CommunicationsPedestal seamlessly integrates into yourroom design. For example, if you have a10-foot conference table in your board-room, you could use two pedestals tosupport it and gain over 6RU of secureequipment storage. Plus, each unit comeswith strategic wire management featuresto help control equipment cables.

Discreet design features—like ampleventilation space to avoid overheating and

an easy access equipment panel—make the new CommunicationsPedestal a smart addition to anyhigh-tech conference room.Thanks to a deliberately placedgrommet hole at the base of thepedestal, cord intake is easily ac-commodated. Even rooms thatcannot avoid running electrical cords acrossthe floor are now able to conceal them.

Each Communications Pedestalmeasures 28 inches H x 24 inches L x 12inches W with 3RU of vertical storage.At the top of the unit, a space of 1 5/8inches exists to prevent audiovisual gearfrom overheating. There’s even enoughroom to install an electrical cooling fanon top for additional protection. You’llalso find another 1/2 inch of ventilation

AVTEQ Introduces New Communications Pedestal

space at the bottom of the unit.Clearly designed with A/V

equipment in mind, the new Com-munications Pedestal makes for anexcellent solution for any workplaceenvironment.

AVTEQ’s innovative Q-Solu-tions collection includes office solu-

tions that are specifically engineered toaccommodate A/V equipment and high-tech components. From large interactiveboardrooms to open cubicle environments,any workspace could benefit from theunique and customizable furniture in the Q-Solutions series.

Go to www.AVTEQ.net to get acloser look. For more information, contactKaren Cook at 800-285-8315, or stop byBooth #N2729.

With more than 60 audio professionals inattendance, sponsor and Yamaha dealerACIR Professional deemed the first fielddemo of the new Yamaha CL Console se-

ries a success. Yamaha Systems Applica-tion Engineer, Kevin Kimmel, presentedthe new CL Series Digital Console alongwith the Portico RND 5045 Primary

Source Enhancer and Dugan–MY16 card.Audio professionals present were

from the touring, house of worship andperformance venue markets and hailedfrom the Atlantic City area, and areassuch as central New Jersey, New YorkCity, and Maryland. “We are quite pleasedwith the success of this event,” statesBobby Harper, Vice President of Sales,

First Yamaha CL Console Demo A Success

ACIR Professional. “The CL console willfill a price point void, provide a new audiotransmission platform, and also solve theproblems of sharing digital head amps. Weknow that both Yamaha and ACIR Profes-sional will do quite well in the sales andmarketing efforts of the new console.”

For more information on ACIR Pro-fessional, visit www.acirpro.com.

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for AV products?

A: Starin is effectively a system compo-nent supplier support system. We thinkbeyond the product itself. We know howour components suit applications andwork. With a 360 degree view, we workto be a resource at every point of the in-tegrator’s project lifecycle and for thatmatter the on-going service to their endclient. This past year saw the reorgani-zation of our sales support resources tonot only provide the field rep engage-ment we’ve been known for at the inte-grator’s place of business. We addedChannel Sales managers who offer spe-cific application assistance, TechnicalMarketing Engineer with CTS-D levelguidance for consultants & designers,along with Sales Administrators that

proactively keep integrators informed. Itis not unusual that we are having dozensof GoToMeeting web trainings or justquick huddles every week helping inte-grators on specific interests. We havefound people do not want information,until they need it and we’ve geared ourresources to do that. The bottom line iswe know our valued integrators have amultitude of choices… from buying di-rect from a manufacturer to AV andnow IT distributors. We want to pro-vide a value. Things like being the firstdistributor to have the new AV IQ fromInfoComm integrated into our platformwill help us all get smarter and faster.It’s being introduced in our Booth#C6023.

Q: Please tell us about the key productor program initiatives.

A: Wow! Oh that’s an exclamation and

a solution. Wireless AV is a major ini-tiative for us, as we believe it is for theindustry. Our partners have become AV-Over-IT integrators and are into theUnified Communications convergence,as well as effective in room collabora-tion. Barco, known for high-end spe-cialty product, selected us to developthe market for their first broad marketsolution, ClickShare. As wireless AV, itprovides a much more productivemeans for clients to collaborate. It is in-genious in its simplicity and elegance.Wow Vision gets into wireless interac-tivity with an expanded set of featuresnow and a new point of entry. Revolabs,Sony, CAD, Telex and AV Essentials(formerly Gentner ALS) round out ourwireless audio offer. Did I mention ourBooth number is C6023?

Q: What have been your company’schallenges?

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A: In addition to our sales support re-sources, our Customer Service Repsreact to the immediate needs as peopleinquire. They are trained professionals.At times the support our customers needhas been overwhelming… a problem ofgrowth. I am happy we have continuedto adjust, to add to our Customer Serviceteam. We expect our integrators will no-tice the increased Starin sense of ur-gency and attention to their needs.Otherwise, we share the same challengeof our partners; to prove how AV com-munications can meaningfully impactand improve an organization. Withstrong business cases, methods to tech-nology adoption and being a significantpart of the Learning Organization andCommunications Ecosystem, we all willgo from surviving to thriving. And youcan guess we’re ready to talk about howwe can do that together in Booth#C6023.

directional versions, the new Country-man H6 Headset features the same mi-crophone capsule that established theCountryman E6 Omni Earset Mic as anindustry favorite. The new H6 providestransparent, natural sound pick-up withan extremely low profile capsule at just2.5 millimeters in diameter—roughly thesize of a No. 2 pencil lead. With its highdynamic range and flat 20 Hz to 20 kHzfrequency response, the new H6 is per-fect for a wide range of applications.

As anyone who’s ever worn a head-set microphone will attest, a secure, com-fortable fit that isn’t distracting is crucialfor performance and presentation. In thisregard, the new H6 Headset Microphone

excels. The microphone employs a light-weight adjustable headframe that staysperfectly in place. Available in four col-ors—light beige, tan, cocoa and black—to match a wide range of skin tones, theH6 blends seamlessly and is virtually in-visible when worn.

When working under the hot lights ofa theatrical or broadcast environment, per-spiration can wreak havoc on the perform-ance of miniature microphones. Not so withthe H6. The H6 provides excellent moistureresistance: the entire headset can be placedunderwater without being damaged. Fur-ther reinforcing this microphone’s first-ratewater resistant performance is the fact thatthe microphone’s cable detaches at theheadset and employs a new double-sealedwatertight connector.

The H6 Headset Microphone’s cable

carries additional benefits—key amongthem is its strength. The slim, 1.2 mil-limeter cable offers a break strength ex-ceeding 44 pounds, (20 kilograms)—anattribute that is certain to be appreciatedby theatrical performers who frequentlychange costumes and frequently ‘pull’ thecable up from underneath wardrobe. Thisinterchangeable cable is also the interfaceto a myriad of wireless microphone sys-tems. Switching among different wirelesstransmitter packs is as easy as swappinga cable. The new H6 and its various ca-bles interface to nearly all wireless trans-mitters, digital recorders or XLR micinputs with phantom power.

Chris Countryman, President of Coun-tryman Associates, commented on the com-pany’s new H6 Headset Microphone, “Thenew H6 delivers exceptional audio quality,

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rugged build quality, superior fit for com-fortable, distraction-free performance andthe ability to interface with a wide range ofwireless equipment. It’s available in bothomni and directional versions, with the di-rectional version providing a tight polar pat-tern for excellent isolation from ambientnoise and feedback. With superior moistureresistance and its ability to be all but invisi-ble when worn, I’m confident this micro-phone will find many a home withbroadcasters, theatrical groups, houses ofworship, theme parks and more.”

The new Countryman H6 HeadsetMicrophone carries a MSRP of $670(Omni version) and $720 (Directional ver-sion).

For more information, call 650-364-9988, visit www.countryman.com/H6 orstop by Booth #C10736.

growth rate over the past couple years be-cause it sets a new standard in personalmonitor mixers. We listened to customerneeds, helped establish a new market cat-egory and developed real-world solu-tions. As a result, myMix has become aleader. The praise for myMix is very con-sistent and confirms exactly what wewanted to achieve with this product:amazing sound, ease of use; versatility ofusing it as a stand-alone or integrating itinto an existing system; its scalability ofsystem size, the ability to record and playback in multi-track—myMix really doesoffer TOTAL CONTROL on so manydifferent levels. Any musician, at any per-forming level, benefits from myMix.

Everyone performs better because no oneis fighting for audio space.

The audio quality of myMix simplyamazes people every time they try it. Toour knowledge, we are the only companythat offers integrated stereo effects for athree-dimensional sound image. Whenyou listen through in-ear monitors, youneed effects: tone control and panning inorder to get the sound right. There is sim-ply no listening fatigue with myMix. Youcannot achieve this kind of sound by con-trolling an aux send from the consolethrough a wireless app. The success ofmyMix is in the details, and we paid veryclose attention to the details, which iswhy music schools, HOW, live bands andperforming arts facilities are choosingmyMix. It really does raise the bar for

everybody else.

Q: This InfoComm you are launch-ing myMix Control, a remote controlfor your personal monitor mixingsystem. Isn’t that a contradiction tosome degree?

A: Not at all. We heard from bigger in-stallations that they needed the abilityto control entire systems from one ac-cess point. Engineers from productioncompanies and theaters were asking fora solution to configure and back upcomplete system settings. (We havesome performing facilities with morethan 70 units.) We responded withmyMix Control, which allows engineerswired or wireless remote control of theentire myMix system from wherever

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he/she logs in. myMix Control uses aweb browser-based interface to log ontoa myMix system through an Ethernetconnection or wireless device and al-lows configuration, lock-out and editingof all parameters within a myMix set up.Engineers could already listen to the in-dividual mixes—now they can log on,check and tweak the mix if one of theirperformers or musicians needs support.

We are at the point where we can saymyMix has evolved into a highly re-garded professional audio tool. Every-thing it does serves a purpose and addsvalue to the musical experience. For amore in-depth look at myMix and thetotal control it offers, visit us at Booth #C12332 or go to www.mymix-audio.com.

remote control. The Radial transformercoupled XLR output is outfitted with aground lift switch and a 180 degree po-larity reverse. This can be helpful whencontrolling feedback or interfacing with

older vintage gear. Power is suppliedvia an exterior switching supply for100V to 240V operation and delivers avariable output that ranges from a typ-ical unity gain DI level to a full +4dBline level for direct recording.

As with all Radial products, theFirefly is road ready with 14 gauge

steel construction plus a protectivezone around the controls and switches.This is augmented with steel casedswitches and potentiometers plus adouble sided military grade PCB foradded life. The Firefly comes with acarry handle that may be removedshould rack mounting be needed for

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touring using optional rack-mount kits. These features combine to make

the Firefly 'must have' gear for soundprofessionals working in facilities thathost a diverse range of performancetypes.

For more information, please sendan email to [email protected].

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