2012 NAMM Show
Furman
Booth 6868, Hall A

Furman
1690 Corporate Circle
Petaluma, CA 94954
USA

Furman Contact:
John Benz
Director of Marketing
+1 (707) 766-2359
Email: johnb@furmansound.com
Website: www.furmansound.com

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InGear PR
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Email: josh@ingearpr.com

Furman to Introduce New Power Products for Audio Professionals at the 2012 NAMM Show

At the 2012 NAMM Show, Furman will demonstrate its new Contractor Series of AC power management solutions specifically designed for audio professionals, and BlueBOLT(R) cloud-based technology for remote monitoring and control of installed systems. In addition, the company will provide hands-on demonstrations of its protection and AC noise filtering technologies.

Furman Contractor Series
CN-1800S and CN-2400S SmartSequencers(TM)
Engineered specifically for pro A/V and commercial installers, the CN-1800S (15A capacity) and CN-2400S (20A capacity) SmartSequencers(TM) combine AC power distribution, protection, filtration, and sequential system power on/off in 1RU, 120VAC rack-mount units for installations of any size.

SmartSequencing(TM) technology allows large and complex A/V systems to be safely powered on and off with a simple press of a button or turn of a key, even by non-technical personnel. SmartSequencing’s bidirectional communications between installed units enable a primary unit to control and sequence multiple secondary units, ensuring multizone electronic systems are powered on and off safely and dependably from a single control point across an entire installation. Units can be connected via current loops at runs of more than 1,000 feet, and offer backwards compatibility with Furman’s legacy sequencers and/or third-party products.

Providing robust control options, the CN-1800S and CN-2400S are equipped with RS-232 ports and command sets for PC control or integration with control systems. An optional RS-232-to-Ethernet adaptor (sold separately) adds full IP-addressability to the unit, allowing it to be controlled, programmed, and monitored from a smartphone, tablet, PC, or any Web-enabled device via Telnet, direct HTTP connection, or Panamax/Furman’s BlueBOLT(R) hosted remote power and energy management platform.

Both devices feature eight rear-panel outlets — in addition to one front-panel convenience outlet — in four duplex outlet banks, with three of the banks capable of being sequenced on and off with an adjustable delay. All outlets provide clean, safe power with Furman’s SMP, EVS, and LiFT protection and filtration technologies.

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Image Caption: Furman CN-1800S and CN-2400S SmartSequencers

CN-15MP and CN-20MP MiniPorts
For powered speakers or components located away from the main equipment rack, the CN-MP15 (15A capacity) and CN-MP20 (20A capacity) work in tandem with the CN-1800S and CN-2400S to expand the benefits of SmartSequencing(TM) throughout larger installations. Both products are also compatible with legacy (non-Contractor Series) and non-Furman power conditioners/sequencers via remote terminal blocks. Each model features one pair of AC outlets with configurable delay on/off options and Extreme Voltage Shutdown circuitry to protect against under/overvoltage conditions.

The CN-1800S, CN-2400S, CN-MP15, CN-MP20, and RS-232-to-Ethernet adaptor (model # BB-RS232) will be available in 2012. Additional Contractor Series products will be released throughout the year for even more installation flexibility with the SmartSequencing platform.

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Image Caption: Furman CN-20MP MiniPort

Company Quote:
“Devices in our Contractor Series have been engineered to power and protect today’s most advanced systems,” said Dave Keller, senior vice president of sales and marketing for Panamax/Furman. “Along with our trusted SMP, EVS, and LiFT technologies for advanced maximum equipment protection and performance, these units are packed with next-generation features that will greatly benefit commercial A/V installers. Our new SmartSequencing(TM) platform allows the devices to integrate fully with advanced control systems, and it offers optional compatibility with a variety of Web-based remote communications protocols — including our cloud-based BlueBOLT(R) platform — to meet the energy management needs of end users.”

Company Overview:

Furman has been an international leader in developing award-winning, innovative power management products for more than 35 years. The company’s power and energy management products give audio/video systems the pure, noise-free power they need for superlative performance while protecting them from damage caused by power surges and lightning. As part of Panamax LLC, Furman addresses all major electronic markets, including home theater, professional audio and video, the music industry, broadcasting, audio/video recording, and office equipment. Panamax/Furman’s cloud-based power and energy management platform, BlueBOLT(R), sets a new industry standard in ease of installation and use. Furman is based in Petaluma, Calif., and sells through an international dealer network and through select retail outlets. More information is available at www.furmansound.com.

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PETALUMA, Calif. — Sept. 6, 2011 — Panamax/Furman is announcing, as an advancement of their ongoing partnership with Crestron, a suite of TCP/IP and two-way serial driver modules for Panamax/Furman BlueBOLT(R)-compatible power management products and UPS solutions. Blending the point-of-use local control provided by Crestron’s control and automation systems with BlueBOLT’s cloud-based remote power and energy management platform, the new modules empower dealers with unprecedented functionality and accessibility to their installed systems.

The Panamax M4315-PRO and M4320-PRO power management products include both TCP/IP and RS-232 serial control interface cards, allowing dealers to select the interface that best suits their control application. Both interfaces provide control over eight discrete AC outlets with real-time voltage and current feedback, in addition to an internal temperature sensor. If dealers choose to use the preinstalled TCP/IP interface card with a Crestron control system, BlueBOLT functionality is retained, enabling simple remote access, energy management, optional scheduling of conservation events, email alerts, and even auto-rebooting of connected network devices.

The Furman F1500 and Panamax MB1500 advanced battery-backup solutions include preinstalled two-way serial interface cards, with the option of upgrading to TCP/IP control through the BlueBOLT-CV1 card (sold separately). These feature-rich, BlueBOLT-compatible products offer four outlet control banks, critical and non-critical load-shedding configuration options, and an IR control link for front-projection displays.

“The new driver modules for our BlueBOLT-compatible power management and UPS products provide dealers and their clients with the ultimate in convenience and accessibility,” said Dave Keller, senior vice president of sales and marketing at Panamax/Furman. “Easy integration with Crestron’s control and automation systems allows access to the full functionality for these solutions via a Crestron touch panel. When combined with BlueBOLT remote power and energy management features, individual outlets or outlet banks can be controlled from any Web browser or Web-enabled mobile device, drastically reducing service calls.”

The drivers are available from Crestron’s Integrated Partner Program website at http://www.crestron.com/partnerships/integrated_partner_program/.

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About Panamax/Furman Panamax and Furman have been international leaders in providing award-winning, innovative power management products for more than 35 years. Their power and energy management products give audio/video systems the pure, noise-free power they need for superlative performance, providing longevity to the components connected while protecting them from damage caused by power surges and lightning. Together — as part of Panamax LLC — Panamax, Furman, and PFPower (a Panamax/Furman brand) address all major electronic markets, including home theater, professional audio and music, broadcasting, audio/video recording, OEM, and office equipment. Panamax/Furman’s cloud-based power and energy management platform, BlueBOLT(R), sets a new industry standard in ease of installation and use. The company is based in Petaluma, Calif., and sells through an international dealer network and through select retail outlets. More information is available at www.panamax.com and www.furmansound.com.

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ENDS

PETALUMA, Calif. — March 22, 2011 — Panamax/Furman today announced that the company is now shipping the latest addition to its award-winning PFPower in-wall family — the MIW-SURGE-1G — in addition to the enhanced MIW-SURGE optimized for easier installation. The units are ideal for AC power protection of flat-panel displays that are mounted close to the wall and other components located away from the main system rack or cabinet. The MIW-SURGE’s standard size and ease of installation also makes it ideal for protection of other electronics around the house, such as home office electronics and kitchen appliances.

The MIW-SURGE-1G features two surge-protected outlets with Protect or Disconnect(TM) circuitry and fits in standard single-gang plastic or metal outlet boxes. To ensure compatibility with most standard installations, the unit uses standard wiring device screw-hole alignment. An LED displays power status in green or a line fault in red. The MIW-SURGE-1G is compatible with Decora(R) faceplates, allowing for seamless integration into any home theater design or home décor.

Additionally, Panamax/Furman’s award-winning MIW-SURGE has recently been optimized with an updated design for faster and easier installation in common plastic retro electrical boxes, allowing the unit to be installed in less than 10 minutes by a licensed high-voltage installer. The MIW-SURGE provides one AC outlet of in-wall point-of-use surge protection with a variety of signal side options including Decora adapters and keystone port compatibility, for a complete, clean cable management solution for mounted displays and other surface installed devices.

“The latest additions to our in-wall family provide a number of benefits to installers and their customers,” said Dave Keller, senior vice president of sales and marketing for Panamax/Furman. “In addition to eliminating the need for a second power management unit for remotely located equipment, or the running of unsightly extension cords, the MIW-SURGE-1G is bolstered with Protect or Disconnect circuitry and an intuitive bi-colored LED for determining power status. The upgraded MIW-SURGE dramatically reduces time in the field for installers, lowering labor costs and getting them on to the next job more quickly.”

The MIW-SURGE-1G and MIW-SURGE are available at MSRPs of $49.95 and $69.95, respectively.

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About Panamax/Furman
Panamax and Furman have been international leaders in providing award-winning, innovative power management products for more than 35 years. Their power and energy management products give audio/video systems the pure, noise-free power they need for superlative performance, providing longevity to the components connected while protecting them from damage caused by power surges and lightning. Together — as part of Panamax LLC — Panamax, Furman, and PFPower (a Panamax/Furman brand) address all major electronic markets, including home theater, professional audio and music, broadcasting, audio/video recording, OEM, and office equipment. Panamax/Furman’s cloud-based power and energy management platform, BlueBOLT(R), sets a new industry standard in ease of installation and use. The company is based in Petaluma, Calif., and sells through an international dealer network and through select retail outlets. More information is available at www.panamax.com and www.furmansound.com.

All trademarks appearing herein are the property of their respective owners.

ENDS

PETALUMA, Calif. — Oct. 11, 2010 — Furman today announced that the company has partnered with Invision UK, one of the U.K.’s fastest growing trade-only distributors of integrated A/V solutions for residential, commercial, and marine applications. Under the agreement, Invision UK will distribute and provide technical support for Furman’s home theater line of power management products, including the Reference i-Series, Elite i-Series, and compact AC-210 A E power conditioner, throughout the U.K. and the Republic of Ireland.

Located in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, and supported by a state-of-the-art National Logistics Center in the West Midlands, Invision UK offers a unique combination of A/V market knowledge, personal service, and technical expertise. The company’s trade customers sell and install everything from entertainment systems to lighting, digital signage, security, communication, and computer networks.

“We are excited to add Furman’s power management products to our exceptional portfolio of innovative products from world-class manufacturers,” said Steve Beahan, managing director of Invision UK. “For residential installations, the Reference i-Series, Elite i-Series, and AC-210 A E provide maximum protection and performance for premium home cinema systems, assuring equipment longevity and stunning audio and video uncorrupted by the effects of noisy AC power.”

Furman’s Reference i-Series has been recognized in the U.K. with a 2010 SVI Trade Award for “Best Power Conditioner.” Taking home HiFi Plus magazine’s “Product of the Year” award in 2009, the IT-Reference 16E i features Discrete Symmetrically Balanced Power, Linear Filtering Technology (LiFT), SMP/EVS professional-level AC protection, and Power Factor Technology to provide home theater systems with a pristine, balanced, low-impedance power supply to ensure unparalleled performance. Additionally for Invision UK’s customers, the Reference i-Series SPR-16E i voltage regulator provides 230V stable voltage to connected equipment from any input source between 213V and 245V, as well as SMP/EVS protection and LiFT for maximum performance and longevity of A/V equipment.

Furman’s Elite-10E i offers SMP/EVS protection, LiFT, dual pull-out LED lights, and a 10A capacity. The Elite-16 PF E i adds additional filtration bandwidth, a larger 16A capacity, and Furman’s exclusive Power Factor Technology for uncompromised performance from current-hungry components such as power amplifiers and powered subwoofers.

Rounding out the selection, the AC-210 A E power conditioner’s compact, low-profile design makes it ideal for mounting to the back of a flat-screen television or anywhere that discreetly located, remote power protection and purification are needed. The AC-210 A E features SMP, LiFT, and Auto-Reset EVS circuitry to detect dangerous voltage irregularities and safely power down itself and connected equipment in unsafe conditions.

“Our partnership with Invision UK will extend our presence in the European residential market, in addition to providing our current customers with more convenient access to our power and energy management products,” said Dave Keller, senior vice president of sales and marketing for Panamax/Furman. “We are also working hard to bring more solutions to Invision UK and its customers, such as our BlueBOLT(R) energy management platform, which provides consumers with a convenient way to track their energy usage and lower their energy bills.”

PETALUMA, Calif. — Sept. 16, 2010 — Panamax/Furman today announced that it has been awarded U.S. Patent No. 7,755,216, entitled “Uninterrupted Power Supply With IR Control Link.” Featuring 20 claims, the patent covers the learning IR control feature in the company’s uninterrupted power supply (UPS) products, which utilizes a projector’s remote control system to interface with the UPS. By learning the projector’s power control infrared (IR) signals, these Panamax/Furman units allow expensive projector bulbs to go through a proper cool-down cycle in a power outage before shutting off, thus extending their lifetime.

“We are very excited to receive the patent for our IR Control Link technology, an important feature that extends the life of projector bulbs, providing significant savings for installers and consumers,” said Dave Keller, senior vice president of sales and marketing for Panamax/Furman. “This is our 19th patent overall. Our expanding portfolio of patent claims speaks highly to our contributions to the power management industry, with groundbreaking technologies that solidify our position as industry experts.”

To avoid permanent damage, many video projectors automatically cool bulbs with a built-in fan, which typically runs for eight to 10 minutes after the projector has been switched off. However, in the event of a power blackout, the high-power projector lamp will drain the UPS batteries quickly and lose power while the lamp is still hot. As a large number of projector OEMs each utilize proprietary firmware and software, UPS systems have not been developed that can automatically interface with projectors to send them into cool-down mode in such a scenario.

Invented by Gerald B. Hoopes, the learning IR control feature of Panamax/Furman’s UPS products solves this problem by recording, learning, and mimicking the IR signals of A/V components’ remote controls. These units can send an IR signal to the equipment to force it to go into a low-power, cool-down mode during a power outage, in which the projector lamp turns off but the fan continues to run while being powered by the UPS, thus allowing the bulb to complete its cool-down cycle.

Panamax/Furman products currently available with this new technology include the MB1500, M1000, MX5102, and F1500-UPS.

Details of patent number 7,755,216, “Uninterrupted Power Supply With IR Control Link,” may be viewed at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office website: www.uspto.gov.

Show Quote:
“We have a number of exciting demonstrations in store for CEDIA EXPO attendees this year,
including the latest 1.2 version of our BlueBOLT(TM) power and energy management platform and a sneak peek of how BlueBOLT will go wireless and extend to smaller, direct plug-in devices throughout the home. We’ll also be showcasing the newest member of the PFPower in-wall family and the next-generation MD2 family of surge protectors. Be sure to stop by our booth and see the future of power and energy management.”

Dave Keller
Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing

New Products and Technologies on Display at CEDIA EXPO 2010:

At CEDIA EXPO 2010, Panamax/Furman will be demonstrating the latest version of its BlueBOLT(TM) Web-based power and energy management platform. In addition, the company will feature a sneak peek of the future of BlueBOLT, demonstrating how the platform can be extended wirelessly to direct plug-in devices. Also on display will be the new MIW-SURGE-1G and the MD2 family of surge protectors.

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Bill Pollock, president and CEO of Panamax/Furman, will present the Future of Energy in A/V on Wednesday, June 23, from 10:15 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the Digital Downtown Conference Room. During the press conference, Pollock will discuss the future of AC power and how it will affect our electronics and lifestyles, in addition to a BlueBOLT(TM) demonstration and a sneak peek at the future of the platform.

New Products and Technologies on Display at CEA Line Shows 2010:

At CEA Line Shows, Panamax/Furman will be demonstrating its revolutionary new BlueBOLT(TM) Web-based power and energy management platform. In addition, the company’s BlueBOLT-enabled M4315-PRO and M4320-PRO power conditioners will be on display, along with the BlueBOLT-compatible F1500 UPS A/V battery backup solution. The PM8-GAV, which provides current sensing for energy conservation, will also be featured.

BlueBOLT(TM)
BlueBOLT(TM) provides hosted IP (Internet Protocol) power control and energy monitoring for A/V systems. Users can control BlueBOLT-equipped units through Panamax/Furman’s hosted BlueBOLT servers for plug-and-play setup. The card is also compatible with the TELNET protocol for integration into existing control systems.

BlueBOLT’s top-line features include remote outlet control for hard reboots of connected equipment; e-mail alerts when power anomalies occur; scheduled commands for power-up, power-down, or power-cycling of outlets; monitoring of incoming voltage in near-real time or over history; and permissions settings to provide secure device access at administrator, installer, or client level. (more…)

PETALUMA, Calif. — April 21, 2010 — Panamax/Furman today announced that the company was named “Accessory Vendor of the Year” by Home Entertainment Source (HES), a group of specialty consumer electronics independent dealers, at the recent HES Summit in Dallas. A vendor partner of HES since 2008, Panamax/Furman provides the buying group’s members with full access and special pricing on the company’s complete offering of power management technologies.

The annual HES Summit is a three-day event where the buying group’s members gather to discuss their vision for the upcoming year, and review the contributions and level of support from the group’s vendor partners during the previous year. The “Vendor of the Year” winners are then chosen by a panel of HES senior management, including Jim Ristow, HES executive vice president. (more…)