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The frequently-heard response to the first Integrate show in 2009 was “at last, a tradeshow for the AV industry”. That theme continued to echo through the 2010 show as even more of the industry were there; showing their wares, meeting old friends, checking out the latest available technologies, attending the seminars and training sessions, and most importantly, trying to find the best quality give-away pens and carry bags. It was good

to catch up with so many of you around the show.As indication of the type of people who attended, 56.3% indicated an interest in AV installation, 40.5% in multimedia, 25.9% in education technology, 52.8% in pro audio, 40.5% in lighting, 30.6% in venue technology, 20.5% in post production, 19.1% in broadcasting and 25.9% in staging, while only 5% were interested in

musical instruments. (Clearly the registration questionnaire allowed visitors to indicate multiple areas of interest.)Perhaps the biggest growth area for the 2010 show was the educational content. There were substantially increased numbers of seminars and training sessions from associations, interest groups, distributors, and manufacturers. Add to these the first-time offerings in areas such as, education technology,

Audio Technology World and technology for worship, and the choice of topics and levels of training were sufficient to overwhelm some visitors.Integrate 2010 also saw the presentation of the first AV Industry Awards, an opportunity for you to show off what you do well to and see what others are up to and how they’re going about it. You can find out lots more about the AVIAs – the finalists and winners – in the

AVIA feature in this issue of AV.And, for the majority of the industry who didn’t have the time, frequent flyer points, or travel allowance to attend the show this year: over the following pages we’re showing some highlights of the products that were on show at Integrate this year. Maybe you can make it to Integrate 2011 – now with extra-strength InfoComm. – Andy Ciddor

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Checking out the latest generation of Sanyo interactive whiteboard.

The Soundcraft S1 console. The gentlemen in the background in the Jands shirts are Paul Mulholland and Tim Kennard.

Action at the Amber stand. Rod Sommerich can be seen delivering the spin on the SpinetiX HMP100.

Avolites consoles being ignored in favour of the liquid refreshe-ments during the ULA reception.

NAS’s Chris Cumming demonstrates the range of Heil Sound microphones via the MyMix networked personal mixer/recorder.

In the Headroom. Craig Gamble, Chris d'Bais and David Claringbold explaining how to successfully upgrade a performing arts centre.

Smelling the roses? Almost. The Panasonic display featured a very impressive 105-inch 3D plasma panel.

One of the several areas required to display the vast range of products available from Hills Sound Vision & Lighting.

Magna Systems & Engineering: DAS güt.

A fully-caffeinated John Walsh (Gencom), Damian Zuvich, David King, and Grant Clayton watch on as AMX’s Graham Barrett weaves his magic.

The Production Audio Services and Extron stands were busier than Baghdad builders.

Hills SVL’s Joel Mulpeter in full swing as Sovereign Hill’s Adam Reid and Balanced Technology’s Kristian Gardiner take heed.

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NEWS IN BRIEF The new AMD series power amplifiers and mixer amplifiers from Australian Monitor comprise six models covering all types with features like remote source selection, volume control, and parametric EQs. The AMD series use Class D class amplification with constant voltage and low impedance outputs and have on-board DSP processing.Hills SVL: (02) 96471411 or nsw@hillssvl.com.au

BSS Audio has released two new processors in its Soundweb London product range. The BLU-101 offers 12 input and eight outputs with the usual suspects of DSP available, such as automatic gain control and noise cancelling. However its tour de force is the AEC (acoustic echo cancellation) on each channel.Jands: (02) 9582 0909 or info@jands.com.au

Robe’s new Robin 600 Series of moving light fixtures come in three flavours, the Robin 600E Spot, Robin 600E Wash and Robin 600 E Beam, all of which use a new patented cooling system and improved optical systems. A silent control system allows users to carefully adjust the desired noise levels while maintaining the best lamp operating temperatures.ULA Group: 1300 852 476 or www.ula.com.au

Grass Valley’s T2 iDDR is a next-generation intelligent digital disk recorder (iDDR) that combines advanced nonlinear features like direct, frame-accurate access to content with VTR-like controls. The T2 has two playback channels and one record channel, all simultaneously and independently available, supporting full 1920x1080 (60/50/24) resolution, as well as 720p and 480i formats for both capture and playback.AV Group: (02) 9764 5911 or sales@avgroup.com.au

Australian Event Productions introduced ADRaudio’s new arena-filling sub, the JD21. Loaded with a single 21-inch subwoofer and two 18-inch subwoofers, each driver is powered by one of three internal ADRaudio Class-D amplifiers for a combined power rating of 6600W, but the cabinet still weighs in at a reasonable 87kg.Australian Event Productions: 0424 098 140 or www.australianeventproductions.com

EXTRON: SWITCH SWITCHES

Extron’s new MPS409 combines five separate switches into one enclosure, 3x3 HDMI with embedded audio, 2x1 DVI, 2x1 VGA/HDTV component video, 2x1 composite video and 9x1 analogue stereo audio. The separate switches are able to work independently of each other as normal, however a number of different modes change the balance of operation. Combine Switcher Mode allows all the digital video sources to switch together to a single HDMI output with audio from the corresponding digital inputs then output through the local and program audio outputs. In Single Switcher Mode all the format switchers combine to create nine inputs and in Separate Switcher Mode each signal format group is able to switch independently to their own output, making the MPS409 effectively four separate video switchers. The microphone and program audio outputs have front panel adjustment and a ducking processor cuts in when a microphone signal is detected. The MPS409 has 48v phantom power and is a 1U device.RGB Integration (08) 8351 2188 or www.rgbintegration.com.au

AMX: FEEL THE POWER

Released by AMX the NXA-PDU-1508-8 power distribution unit (PDU) allows you to control the rack as well as control the room. Managing power delivery, the PDU monitors energy consumption of each connected component and restricts power to any or all devices not in use. With eight individually monitored and controlled AC outlets, built-in 12V power supply, two sets of four AxLink Bus Strips and power monitoring for each outlet, the PDU can reduce wasteful standby power usage. Native NetLinx control over AxLink integrates the PDU with AMX Control systems and Resource Management Suite (RMS). It’s designed for commercial and residential installations wanting to reduce energy usage costs, minimise their carbon footprint and protect valuable electronics. The PDU adds a basic level of control by allowing remote reset of devices via a power cycle, reducing the need to send staff to a customer site, which means... ah, you can turn stuff off and on again. Next we need something to remotely thump the side of the telly!AMX Australia: (07) 5531 3103 or www.amxaustralia.com.au

NOT FOR THE SQUARE-MINDED

VR Solutions introduced Christie’s Entero LED Cube, designed for command and control room applications and video wall environments. The Entero LED Series has been designed for an ‘extraordinarily’ long life with reliable operation and constant performance quality – so much so that Christie is willing to label it as a Zero Maintenance design for 24/7 rear screen projection display systems. Cost savings are achieved by eliminating all consumable components such as lamps, dust filters and colour wheels. The rated life of the LED illumination module itself is 60,000 hours while Christie’s high-reliability design reduces the risk of component or system failures. The Christie Entero LED includes ArrayLOC, an intelligent automatic brightness and colour management minimizing the need for human intervention and wall disruption – I think that means some of us are out of a job. All projection displays in the video wall array communicate with each other via Ethernet to ensure consistent matching and no external computer or controller is required for wall monitoring.VR Solutions: (07) 3844 9514 or www.vrs.com.au

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The DM-1 Dante audio network card for the Electrovoice NetMax hardware family can be installed in the N8000 or N8000-1500 chassis to provide high-resolution, low-latency audio transmission over IP networks. Dante provides a self-configuring, plug-and-play digital audio network that uses standard internet protocols and is a scalable solution that works on both 100 Mbits and 1 gigabit Ethernet.Bosch Security Systems: (02) 9672 1233 or www.boschsecurity.com.au

Harris Movement Engineering used Integrate to announce it has become distributor for Reutlinger products. We’re a bit loath to allow phrases like “industry leaders” into these pages (everyone claims it) but in this case you can’t deny that Reutlinger has made a big name worldwide in rigging apparatus aimed at the AV, exhibition and entertainment industries. Little wonder HME was swamped with orders.Harris Movement Engineering: (02) 9708 6614 or www.harrismovement.com.au

It’s like some manufacturers are upgrading their products faster than the blink of a refresh rate. Moments after I had put my sticky fingers all over the impressive Samsung digital signage wall display at Integrate (lunch at the Fox & Hounds pub, right?), I noticed that Samsung released its new LED BLU (Back Lit Unit) energy efficient commercial large format displays. Available as the 400EX(n) model (40-inch), 460EX(n) model (46-inch) and the 55oEX(n) model (55-inch), each promises improved image

quality in a sleek (40mm depth), lightweight design. The new range is easier to install, provides full HD with 120Hz refresh rate and has increased contrast. The ‘energy efficient’ tag is earned by the LED BLU models using up to 40% less power consumption than similar sized commercial LCD and plasma displays.Samsung: 1300 362 603 or www.samsunglfd.com

INFINITY & BEYOND

Hitachi Australia launched the CP-WUX645N projector at Integrate. A key feature of the CP-WUX645N projector is its 1920 x 1200 resolution, which is beyond full hi-def (1920 x 1080) and also includes 4200 lumens for vivid brightness allowing businesses in industries such as aeronautical, engineering and medical to project extremely detailed figures and diagrams. In addition to improved picture quality the CP-WUX645N is another projector to offer a ‘Picture by Picture’ feature which allows users to focus two visual sources on one screen at the same time from the same projector. A manual optical lens shift plus a two times zoom lens gives installers more flexibility in regards to projector placement. As it is with all the Hitachi projector range the CP-WUX645N has a hybrid filter that reduces the amount of cleaning required, the projector provides advanced network connections and security features. Reviewed in this issue.Hitachi Australia: (02) 9888 4936 or www.hitachi.com.au

MELLOW YELLOW SANYO

The PLV-HF10000 is the latest in Sanyo’s range of projectors which has been designed specifically for full HD and cinema projection. With a native 2K resolution of 2048x1080, the PLV-HF10000 offers 3000:1 contrast and the QuaDrive Optical engine for accurate colour reproduction. The projector uses an internal yellow panel in the light path, which separately controls the yellow light inside the optical engine and offers a wider colour gamut and better colour accuracy by using a Colour Control Device (CCD, not to be confused with a charge-coupled device CCD). Taking a step further beyond picture-in-picture functionality, the PLV-HF10000 can also deliver picture-by-picture, combining multiple projections into a singular, massive image with blended edges.Sanyo: 1300 360 230 or info@sanyo.com.au

VOILA! IT’S A VOLANTE

In a million years when the human race is reduced to ashes and someone is picking through civilisation’s rubble they may come to the conclusion that our AV industry was very clever at connecting stuff, but absolutely crap at spelling and grammar. The voLANte is a new device from Axis Audio Visual for streaming high definition video over LAN. A simple transmitter and receiver type system, voLANte utilises generic, Layer 3, managed, gigabit network switches to create a HD streaming network. Ten full HD streams may be delivered via a single switch port and only ports with receivers attached are delivered video data. Any receiver may access any stream on the network at any time and with the Conductor software a matrix of up to 1000 x 1000 may be achieved. Each transmitter and receiver can store up to 60 images and create up to eight slide shows making each transmitter and receiver a digital signage capable device, too. All in all, that’s impressive. Oh… voLANte – now I get it.Axis Audio Visual (03) 9752 2955 or www.axisav.com.au

VRS would like to clarify that our company has not pro-vided goods or services to the Sydney Opera House Trust to date, and is not connected in any way with the Trust and was not authorized to use images of Sydney Opera House in the advertisement which appeared on page 9 of the July issue of AV Magazine (Issue 12). However, we are the exclusive distributors of these projectors which were used in that projection and we now manage the entire range of Christie products in our portfolio. Our only intention was to show an application where Christie product had been used.

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2/ SEAMLESS CIMA

It used to be that only my grandma cared if her seams showed (or were straight… or something), these days the race is on between manufacturers of multiple display arrays and video walls to make that pesky seam dividing separate screens disappear. CIMA has got it down to less than 3.6mm in total with its Super Seamless Bezel Design. This comes with its new 120-inch Plasma Display Panel (PDP) assembly comprising four 60-inch screens. CIMA is calling it a world-first full-HD PDP assembly of its size and type with a final result of 2732 x 1536 resolution. Each panel has a 1500cd/sqm ultra brightness and 1,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio to ensure crisp and realistic images even in harsh and bright conditions. Anti Burn-In and Auto Picture Calibration are included. With its unique, easily-assembled and self-standing movable frame the screen can be installed anywhere within just a few hours.CIMA Digitec: (02) 9438 3913 or www.cimadigitec.com.au

1/IN TOUCH WITH ABI

You probably noticed a lot of digital signage at Integrate 2010. A Brighter Image (ABI) brought along its KI Kiosk, one of several Interactive Kiosks it markets. ABI has both free-standing and wall-mounted kiosk models in fully enclosed cabinets with safety glass cover and external connection panel. Space is available for a built-in PC if required. The KI Kiosk is a computer-based display suitable for public locations such as commercial buildings, malls and clubs, shops and businesses advertisements and services. ABI KI Kiosks use infrared touch technology and users can access information by using a finger or stylus. Touchscreen panel sizes for the KI model are in 32-inch and 42-inch sizes.ABI: (02) 9938 6866 or www.abimage.com.au

5/ TAKING THE MK

Acoustic Technologies launched the MK100A, an ultra-compact speaker enclosure. An onboard 150W Class D power amp provides a flat response extending from 90Hz to 19kHz. With its integrated power module, balanced XLR input and flexible 360° mounting bracket, the MK100A is presented as a solution to a wide variety of applications. The MK100A has a nominal dispersion angle of 140° (with a quoted dispersion of 120° at 7kHz). The unit has an aluminium chassis and weighs in at 2.1kg. The MK100A is also available without the power module as a passive cabinet. The new MK range also features the MK50, a discreet and a compact 70mm-square installation system including a self-powered sub bass. The MK Series has been designed for installation environments including cafés and restaurants, retail spaces, sound masking and any other location requiring unobtrusive sound systems. Acoustic Technologies (07) 3376 4122 or www.atprofessional.com.au

6/ROLAND ROLLS INTO TOWN

There were certainly lots of neat gadgets at Roland’s Integrate stand. Among them for AV folk the new V-1600HD vision switcher, which features a built-in preview monitor that provides a picture when external monitors aren’t available. Sixteen inputs provide connectivity to HD/SD-SDI, DVI-D/HDMI, RGB, component, S-video, and composite formats as well as still images assignable via USB memory. The 14 mixing channels provide built-in scalers and frame syncs for seamless mixing regardless of the resolution or format. Dual independent multi-format outputs provide a number of multi-screen output options including the ability to span the mixer output to two projectors and edge-blend the centre. Additional effects include a down-stream keyer a composite keyer, Picture-in-Picture and multiple transitions. Next year, I’m kicking the kids off the electronic drum kit and having a go.Roland Systems Group: (02) 9982 8266 or dlackey@rolandcorp.com.au

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3/ KRAMER FLIES VP-747

The VP-747 is a multi-standard video to graphics scaler and seamless switcher with eight universal inputs comprised of five BNCs each, any of which can accommodate a composite video, s-Video (Y/C), component video (RGB/YUV), RGBS, or RGBHV signal. Inputs 1 and 2 can alternatively be configured to HDMI/DVI inputs. The unit has dual scalers, one for the preview and the other for the program output. The VP-747 features HQV – that’s Hollywood Quality Video (yes, it’s real) processing with the highest quality de-interlacing (with 3:2 and 2:2 pull down), noise reduction and scaling performance for both standard-definition and high-definition signals. The unit also features switching with FX, allowing transitions between two live sources using real-time effects such as cut and fade. The dual scalers with preview and program outputs are simultaneously output as RGBHV/YUV on sets of five BNC connectors, on 15-pin connectors and as HDMI (on DVI connectors). The resolutions can be different for preview and program.Kramer Electronics Australia: (07) 3806 4290 or www.krameraustralia.com.au

4/ TURNING TO PORTS

Professional Audio Technology gave Integrate visitors a preview of the DD32R, a digital interface for wherever AES/EBU ports are required in an Optocore Optical Digital Network. The 32 principal ports can be used as AES/EBU I/Os and on stage a DD32R becomes an interface to all microphone preamps with AES3 outputs. With Optocore microphone preamps, the DD32R enables direct gain control of the preamps on stage from most digital consoles, including Yamaha, Digico, Studer, Soundcraft, Lawo and SSL. The DD32R features wordclock I/O, composite video I/O, two LAN ports and two Sane ports. Four RS485 ports allow the transport of a wide range of standards such as RS422, DMX and MIDI. The dual power supply, with automatic switchover, provides redundancy. The DD32R is a 1U device.Professional Audio Technology: (02) 9940 3053 or www.proaudiotechnology.com.au

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2/ COMPACT AR4R8AY SYSTEM

Here’s another tidy compact line array system – and I mean ‘compact’ – don’t be fooled by the picture. Sound Choice Pro Audio introduced its Beta Three R4R8 powered system, an array that is deployed in a set configuration (or of up to four sets of each) to provide optimum performance – meaning, rather than just adding any number of individual components as you like, each stack has four of the R4 mid/high units comprised of a ribbon driver and two four inch (100mm) drivers, and added to this is the R8 unit with its pair of eight-inch (200mm) drivers. Inside the R8 is housed the Class H amplifiers at 75W and 300W, plus the DSP processing which includes PEQ, crossover and slope, delay, gain and limiter all programmable via either RS232 or through a USB port using included software. Multiple R4R8 units are connected by a RS485 network port. Available in black or white.Sound Choice Pro Audio: 0413 676706 or rodger@spcaudio.com

1/ CRESTRON BYTE THE APPLE

The newest version of the Crestron iPad application is now available from the iTunes App Store, where it was recently ranked the No.1 Top Grossing iPad Lifestyle App. This update includes automatic portrait/landscape rotation and gestures navigation on the iPad for both Crestron and Prodigy control systems. A graphic template with user-selectable backgrounds designed especially for the iPad is also available from the Crestron website. There are infinite possibilities for customisation. Dealers can create their own branded designs and clients can enjoy the same look and feel on their iPad as on their Crestron touchpanels. Using wi-fi locally or 3G network remotely, you can access and control Crestron and Prodigy homes from anywhere on the planet (hmm... that’s a big call, have they tried Tassie?). The ultimate mobile touchpanel puts control at your fingertips, all in real time and from anywhere.Hills SVL (02) 96471411 or nsw@hillssvl.com.au

5/ SCREEN TECHNICS TURNS ON LIGHTS

Screen Technics’ latest projection screen featured at Integrate is the Supernova Screen from dnp of Denmark. However, while the screen is impressive, the material it’s made from is what’s really of note – and is used across the range of Supernova screens. Featuring an active high-contrast filter, the Supernova screen reflects the projected image while absorbing incidental light from other angles. At seven times higher contrast than conventional front screens the Supernova One breaks the 15:1 contrast barrier – the standard for acceptable contrast – and allows for good projection in bright light. It’s available in three types of screen materials, ISF-certified Supernova 08-85 for high contrast and extreme viewing angles, Supernova 23-23 for high contrast and high brightness or Supernova 20-20 for ultra-high contrast and ultra-high brightness.Screen Technics (02) 4869 2100 or info@screentechnics.com.au

6/ JVC GO ON A DIET

JVC’s Ultra Thin Full HD LCD 32-inch monitor, the LT-32WX50 is just 6.4mm at its thinnest point and weighs 5.7kg, presenting options for positioning and mounting where larger, heavier units can’t go. Portability also comes to mind for mobile displays. The full HD panel is complemented by an advanced picture engine that ensures natural, vivid still images and video reproduction. The 100Hz/120Hz Clear Motion Drive III anti-blurring technology significantly reduces motion blur producing an improved picture quality. Faithful colour reproduction is achieved thanks to Adobe’s RGB wide gamut colour space along with a contrast ratio of 4000:1. Included is a 5W+5W detachable stereo speaker. The input terminals include two HDMI, RS-232C mini, D-sub15 pin mini with Y/Pb/Pr/Composite, audio input (3.5mm mini jack), and an SD card/USB.JVC Professional (02) 9370 8817 or www.jvcpro.com.au

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3/ BRIGHTLINE GETS IN YOUR FACE

We like to look our best, but video conferencing from your workstation using standard webcams (and even some of the better camera systems) can still present an unflattering image of yours truly. You can be squinting into a focused light like you’re being interrogated by the Gestapo or silhouetted from behind as if you’ve got something to hide. The light-under-the-chin Boris Karloff look is also popular. Brightline have an answer with the production of a new line of linear lighting solutions called the i-Series. i-Series LED fixtures mount on your screen, are scalable to virtually any monitor and remain cool to the touch. There are five sizes in the range with each of them having two levels of brightness and they plug into a standard GPO (just what I need – something else to plug in under my desk!). The largest unit is 1220mm wide and outputs 90W. Okay, I’ll take back the GPO thing – anything that makes me look good gets my vote. (But who really needs to videoconference with their dog?)Herma Technologies: (03) 9480 6233 or www.herma.com.au

4/ VOYAGER’S FIRST MISSION

Yet another world-first debut for Integrate – is there no end? Magenta’s Voyager is an ‘All-Format Fibre Optic Signal Distribution Platform’ that enables pro AV and digital signage customers to distribute multi-format high-bandwidth signals over fibre at significantly lower cost. An interoperable set of transmitters, receivers, distribution amplifiers and matrix switchers, Voyager allows any end-to-end configuration for extension and switching of uncompressed multi-format video and audio, RS232, IR and 480Mbps USB 2.0 signals over fibre at distances up to 30km. Built-in auto format conversion and delay-free HDCP switching can display all supported video types including HDMI, DVI, DisplayPort, VGA and SDI without the need for external converters. For installations with displays requiring mixed resolutions, Voyager configures all sources to the highest resolution and then downscales each for lower resolution displays.IDT: 1300 666 099 or sales@idt.com.au

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