Las Vegas, NV – InfoComm 2010 – June 9-11 – Booth C4457 – Philips Pronto, the value leader in two-way control solutions, in collaboration with lighting control manufacturer Lutron Electronics, has announced the availability of a new RadioRA 2 module for Pronto’s line of controllers, including the TSU9300 (limited), TSU9400, TSU9600 and TSU9800. This new module offers integrators a convenient integration between a Pronto touch panel and the RadioRA 2 wireless lighting control system.

Launched in 2009, RadioRA 2 is the next generation of Lutron’s RadioRA wireless whole-home lighting control system, introduced in 1997. RadioRA 2 controls lights, shades, HVAC and more via radio frequency system (RF) communication.

Working closely with Lutron, Pronto has developed a ProntoScript module that allows Pronto users to activate any RadioRA 2 scene with the touch of a finger on any Pronto control panel. This enables users to seamlessly control their lights and shades from the same Pronto controller used to control their entertainment system. (more…)

Armonk, NY – May 20, 2010 – Autonomic Controls, Inc., the leader in digital media management solutions, has announced that its Apple TV module for Crestron is now fully SystemBuilder compatible.  The compatibility now enables Crestron integrators to integrate the Autonomic Apple TV module into their systems quicker and easier than ever before.

“Autonomic Controls is a long time, valued Crestron Partner, and we are pleased that they have updated their popular AppleTV module to be SystemBuilder compatible,” said Steve Sampson, Director of Business Development for Crestron. “This will provide the opportunity for a much larger Crestron dealer base to deliver a rich AppleTV experience.”

Autonomic’s Apple TV control module, which was announced for integration with Crestron last June, allows for control of multiple Apple TV media servers, and iTunes running on Mac or PC. The module also recognizes Apple AirTunes devices via Ethernet, enabling multi-zone control and media browsing from any touch panel in the home.  Apple TV, in concert with Autonomic’s two way control interface, is an exceptional alternative to iPod Docks, which have been popular in the industry because they allow for the integration of purchased iTunes, but their portable nature (when the iPod leaves home, so do the tunes), and limited storage make it an awkward fit in a custom installation.  As a HD movie server, Apple TV is a home run.  While manufactures in the custom channel are struggling to develop and sustain products that enable the legal storage and consumption of HD Movies and TV, integrators are discovering that Apple TV is the perfect solution; and Autonomic’s IP control modules make it right at home in a custom installation. (more…)

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DIGITAL FOCI SHIPS PHOTO BOOK IN ELEGANT PEARL WHITE
FOR WEDDINGS

Perfect Digital Wedding Album with Portable 8-Inch Display

Los Angeles, CA, May 17, 2010 – Digital Foci, Inc. www.digitalfoci.com, a leading provider of digital photography accessories for consumers and professional photographers, announced today that it’s shipping the new Pearl White “Wedding” Version of its popular Photo Book, a portable digital photo album with an 8-inch 800×600 color digital LCD screen and 4GB of internal memory. Available May 21st (with pre-orders starting now), Photo Book in Pearl White is the perfect digital wedding album, with a sleek design encased in a soft leather-like case for an elegant photo album that makes an attractive first impression, matching perfectly with wedding themes.

Photo Book is an easy and innovative way for people to enjoy and share their wedding photos with friends and family. With Photo Book, users have easy access to their photos in a portable album that can be brought along to enjoy and share anywhere. Ideal for passing around while sitting on the sofa and at family gatherings, Photo Book can run for over 2.5 hours on its internal battery, giving you the convenience to share your photos in any setting. Compared to digital photo frames, the internal battery on Photo Book makes it very easy to handle, eliminating the need to deal with messy AC power cables. (more…)

The XN120 NEMA solution frees up valuable rack space, eliminates unsightly wires, and protects the most demanding AV system.

Zebulon, NC – May 19, 2010 – SurgeX, the only manufacturer of AC surge elimination and power conditioning products, announces the XN120, the perfect protection solution for multi-circuit residential AV systems where space is at a premium. This compact 120 Volt / 80 Amp unit is hardwired as a subpanel at the service panel or the equipment room and is designed to provide failsafe protection required for multiple circuits

Engineered with professional grade Advanced Series Mode^® Surge Elimination Technology and Impedance Tolerant^® EMI/RFI noise filtering, the XN120 is the only NEMA enclosure protection product in the market that eliminates surges and transients that can degrade AV system performance and shorten service life. The XN120 frees up valuable rack space and eliminates the need for individual powerline conditioners. In most installations, there are panels located in each room that, until now, have needed to be protected separately. But, with the XN120, there is no need to protect each individual panel with a powerline conditioner at every site. When the panels are connected to a single circuit and fed through the XN120, the SurgeX unit will protect each panel on that circuit. There’s no in wall extension cords, nor individual units to install and maintain. One XN120 circuit will protect an average of 8 panels. In addition, every outlet powered by the XN120 is protected even though there is no PLC at the rack.  (more…)

Innovative Product Allows Distribution of High Resolution Video Signals over a Single Cat-5 or Cat-6

Port Richey, Florida May 18, 2010 — NextGen, an innovative provider of unique product solutions for the a/v markets, is now shipping its groundbreaking new product that allows longer and more-cost-effective runs than ever possible over HDMI cable alone. The NextGen Cat-6 to HDMI Splitter ($299.00 MSRP) extends and distributes high resolution video signals over a single Cat-6 cable. This will save an installer time and money while offering unprecedented ability to distribute high quality HDMI performance for up to eight displays.

Using the optional Mini Dongle ($49.00 each MSRP), an installer can now simply convert HDMI to Cat-6, send 1080p signals up to 100 feet and then covert back to HDMI. Each Mini Dongle features a gold-plated male HDMI to female RJ-45 connector. Up to eight Mini Dongles can be used on the eight-way splitter to feed high resolution 1080p video to eight separate devices. Installations will be simple, flexible, trouble-free and cost-effective.

“Our HDMI to Cat-6 splitter is not only a time and money saver, it delivers excellent video performance, supporting resolutions up to 1080P and up to 100 feet”, explained Bob Dolatowski, President of NextGen. “This is a fantastic solution for a variety of applications, including connecting a projector to the component rack. And we now have them ready to ship.” (more…)

The lightweight, easy-to-hold Super Remote SR3 offers a large numeric keypad and simple macro programming to control up to three home entertainment devices.

Harrison, NY – May 6, 2010 – URC, The Pioneer in Control Technology, today announced the release of its Super Remote SR3. Priced at $24.99 MSRP and available through national and internet retailers, the affordable Super Remote SR3 replaces up to three conventional remote controls for up to three components. The Super Remote SR3 is also an excellent multi-device remote control option for use in extra rooms, like a kids’ room or guest room. (more…)

New Products and Technologies on Display at InfoComm 2010:

At InfoComm 2010, Furman will be displaying and demonstrating its full line of professional A/V power management products, including the new P-3600 AR G global voltage regulator and revolutionary BlueBOLT(TM) cloud-based energy management technology.

The BlueBOLT(TM)-CV1 Interface Card Brings the Power of Energy Management and Remote Monitoring Technology to A/V Installations
At InfoComm 2010, Furman will demonstrate its groundbreaking BlueBOLT(TM) energy management and remote power monitoring technology. Available for select Panamax/Furman products via the BlueBOLT-CV1 interface card, BlueBOLT provides secure, hosted IP (Internet Protocol) system control and energy monitoring for A/V systems. Users can control BlueBOLT-equipped units through Panamax/Furman’s hosted BlueBOLT servers for secure plug-and-play setup. The card is also compatible with the Telnet protocol for integration into existing control systems. (more…)

Legendary Amp Designer and Do-It-Yourself Audio Advocate Noted for
Super-Symmetry Circuit and Ultra-Simple, Low-Noise Design Achievements

SEATTLE, WA, May 7,2010 — Resolution Audio Video, known for offering the largest selection of high-value, high-end audio and video products in the Northwest, will host a rare public evening with renowned audio pioneer and guru Nelson Pass on May 20, 7 PM, at its spacious Seattle showroom at 5459 Leary Ave. NW, two doors south of Market Street, in beautiful downtown Ballard. Admission is free.

Founder and chief of Pass Laboratories Nelson Pass is a legendary audio designer who has been creating innovative, great-sounding high-end products for more than 30 years. A holder of eight audio circuitry patents, he has “influenced an entire generation of designers,” as audio magazine The Absolute Sound wrote in a profile, with ideas that “might seem like textbook orthodoxy today, but were radical at the time.”

“Nelson Pass night will be an exceptional event,” said Resolution Audio Video owner Larry Israel. ”I’ve already had inquires from people planning on flying into Seattle to attend.” (more…)

All Valve Monoblock Model Weds Single-Ended and Push-Pull Amplification Into Unique Design Delivering Sonic Purity, High Power, Top Build Quality

PARKER, CO, April 26, 2010 — Aaudio Imports, a leading supplier of world class high-end audio products, introduces into the U.S. market the revolutionary Aelius, a new high-performance push-pull hybrid monoblock power amplifier by Ypsilon of Greece, and the latest addition to Ypsilon’s broad line of amplification products.

Capable of driving any loudspeaker, the Aelius is a remarkable product using an outstanding hybrid design that combines the sonic purity of single-ended triode (SET) amplification with the power of push-pull amplification, all with unmatched build quality.

SET amplifiers help instruments and voices retain their natural presence, making listeners feel they are hearing real music played by real people. Music flows in a way that happens only in live unamplified performances. Operating in Class A, where current flows independently of the audio signal, they deliver a sound that makes it easier to feel music’s inherent drama and momentum. (more…)

Brushed Aluminum Chassis House New Circuitry, Low Low Low Noise Floor,

Convenient features, and an Expansive Soundstage. Result: Vinyl Valhalla

Forest Hill, CA, May 6, 2010 — Pass Laboratories, Inc., an audio innovator renowned for its unique high-performance products, has introduced the XP-25 Phono Preamp, an ultra high-quality, line-stage audio preamplifier with a unique dual-chassis. at the 2010 International Consumer Electronics Show, beginning here today.

The XP-25 features new circuitry designs, a second chassis for a separate power supply, and a front panel with rotary switches to select gain, loading, and cartridge type. It’s ideal for use with both moving magnet and moving coil cartridges, and presents in performance a new dimension of dynamics, inner detail and spectral richness with a very low noise floor and a more expansive soundstage than previous Pass Labs phono stages.

Developed by Nelson Pass’ Co-designer Wayne Colburn, the XP-25 is a larger, higher performance sibling to Pass Labs’ exceptional XP-15 Phono Preamp, which followed Pass Labs’ award-winning X-ono phono-stage. The XP-25 also boasts adjustable gain, two separate inputs, a low-cut filter, mute, and resistive and capacitive loading on the front panel for easy access. Its twin chassis of brushed aluminum each measure 17 inches wide by 12 inches deep by 4 inches high, and total 55 pounds in weight. (more…)