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Purchase industry-leading Da-Lite® Fast-Fold® portable projection screens at a discount – designed specifically for rental & staging, live design and event applications. Qualifying products include the Fast-Fold Deluxe Screen System, the Heavy-Duty Fast-Fold Deluxe Screen System and the Fast-Fold Truss Complete Screen. Contact your Da-Lite Sales Rep or Customer Care for details about product and shipping discounts available through December 31, 2019.
Arcam SA-30
Arcam introduced the SA30, its new HDA Series flagship integrated amplifier at CEDIA 2019, and it’s audio excellence fully embodied. Designed around Class G amplification for a seamless blend of power and efficiency, the SA30 models Arcam’s latest casework and fascia, and boasts an extensive feature list.
Devotees of the latest hi-resolution digital audio systems will welcome the SA30’s support for MQA (Master Quality Authenticated), as offered by the likes of TIDAL Masters, and its Roon Endpoint status means that it is all set to receive audio from Roon’s digital music player and library system. Equipped with ESS Technology’s 32-bit supporting high-end ESS Sabre ESS9038 DAC, all digital music is meticulously prepared for life in the analogue world.
Wireless support is thorough. Expect seamless operation with AirPlay 2, uPnP streamer set-ups and Chromecast-enabled equipment, while the HDMI ARC (audio return channel) makes the SR30 the ideal machine with which to receive an ARC audio feed from the likes of a TV. As well as ARC support, custom install professionals will no doubt value the amplifier’s comprehensive I/P control suite, including Control4 and Crestron compatibility.
Scott Campbell, Director of Sales and Marketing for Arcam, says, “The SA30 represents the new pinnacle for stereo amplification from ARCAM. Our hugely talented design team has left nothing on the pitch here. This is Class G technology expertly implemented and teamed with the latest cutting-edge features, including room correction technology, hi-resolution audio support, and custom install provision.”
Learn more about this amazing amp at https://www.arcam.co.uk/products,integrated-amplifier,Integrated-Amplifier,SA30.htm.
History in the making.
IC Realtime, a leading digital surveillance manufacturer, is partnering with Savant, a recognized leader in the field of home control and automation. We believe this strategic partnership with Savant is a near-perfect alliance. “Over the last decade, we’ve been perfecting integration with Savant,” says Chris Callaway – IC Realtime’s Director of Technology.
This new and exciting collaboration means that dealers can expect to find huge benefits & quality of life improvements. Our direct dealers, as well as Savant’s, will benefit from reduced deployment times while offering their end-users a powerful automation experience.
Harmonize
With IC Realtime’s HTML5 supported devices and Savant’s new profiles enabling rich H.264 video.
Customize
The products IC Realtime offers seamlessly integrate with Savant’s intuitive platform.
Optimize
True finesse will emerge where reduced deployment times and powerful automation technologies collide.
Conceptualize
The many other benefits of working with Savant + IC Realtime. The future of automation, here and now.
Model #: KD-CX800
Control Interface with IR and RS-232 over IP Routing
KD-CX800 is very flexible, with four supported modes of use:
- Mode 1: Control gateway for Enterprise AV Over IP system
- Enables more third-party control options than other HD Over IP systems
- Accepts commands from third-party control systems or Compass Control®
- Supports generic RS-232, TCP/IP, and IR Key Digital matrix switching command strings
- Mode 2: Compass Control® Pro Master Controller
- Supports communication to/from licensed iOS and Android devices
- Flexible port configuration (IR, RS-232, trigger, sensor) set in Compass Navigator™ program
- IR learner/sensor built-in
- Supports up to two real-time bi-directional RS-232 ports
- TCP/IP device control direct from iOS controller – no ports used
- Mode 3: Third-Party Control via KeyCode Open API
- Cost-effective control expansion with advanced third-party control systems
- Adds reliable hardware interface to network-based control apps
- Enables IR, RS-232, and voltage device control
- Robust API allows for bi-directional communication
- Mode 4: Control Extension via IP
- Carry any supported combination of IR, RS-232, and voltage triggers over the network
- Extends control signals up to 400 ft. / 121 m. Greater distances possible with adapters.
- Supports systems with or without network switches
Markets: The KD-CX800 is a master controller designed to be compatible in every market, including but not limited to; Corporate, Education, Healthcare, Bar & Restaurant, Digital Signage and Residential markets.
Read more about this product here and check out our website for more products!
Also check out this video on our YouTube channel to learn more about the KD-CX800: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXtiJ_q_3c0
Kramer Q4 Webinar Schedule; Join Us and Learn for Free!
Kramer is pleased to announce our Q4 Webinar Schedule!
These free online courses are on key industry principles designed specifically for your professional development, and on the latest Kramer solutions to help you stay up to speed on our ever-growing product portfolio.
Be sure to visit Kramer Academy online for on-demand training events, frontal training opportunities, roadshows, and upcoming exhibitions.
Kramer Academy’s prestigious online certification program is here to help you take your career to the next level. Becoming certified by Kramer escalates your professional growth and ensures that you provide top quality service to your customers. Fast track your Pro AV education and get certified today!
Education Solutions
Legrand | AV has room solution documents, eBooks, design tools, and case studies galore in one convenient location.
Impact Floor Standing Kiosks – Portrait
Exclusive design provides an aesthetic solution for enclosing displays in open areas.
Your Stage is Set for Savings
Allocating your Q4 budget?
Now is your opportunity to purchase Da-Lite’s industry-leading Fast-Fold® rental screens at a discount through the end of the year, including free ground shipments on qualifying orders!
Fast-Fold Deluxe Screen System
Heavy Duty Fast-Fold Deluxe Screen System
Introducing Forward Series
We’re Revolutionizing Rackrail
Explore Forward accessories and options. For today’s systems at tomorrow’s speed. Forward unleashes the inner speed demon in all of us. Enabling 5x faster installation of everyday rack builds so you can focus on what matters – delivering the ultimate AV experience.
HuddleSHOT – Now Shipping!!
All-in-One Conferencing Camera
The HuddleSHOT All-in-One Conferencing Camera with integrated audio is designed especially for huddle spaces. It’s the ideal camera solution for video collaboration sessions because its ultra-wide 125° horizontal FOV gets everyone in the picture, even in the smallest areas.
- All-in-one solution with PoE+ power for flexible installation anywhere
- Full stereo speakers and two integrated microphones
- Remote management – browser-based user interface for remote configuration, management and control
- Fixed camera with 2x digital zoom and 1080p/60 resolution
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpnKKimLUH4
Dante Audio + IP Video never sounded so good.
Sound advice from Liberty AV Solutions and the Digitalinx IPEX5000-D Series AV over IP Encoder with Dante Audio
Imagine a World where you can offer IP Video + Dante Audio = One Cable. You can now. No need for separate network switches or VLANs, the new Digitalinx AV over IP Encoder with Dante (IPEX5001-D) streams all in ONE Cable with Dante / AES67 and IP Video. Digitalinx IPEX5000 Series AV over IP Encoder with “Dante” stands for “Digital Audio Network through Ethernet. Dante is currently the most popular system for transmitting digital audio signals over Ethernet. Dante audio solves the need to integrate speakers, processors & microphones together for House of Worship, Restaurant, Retail, Auditorium and an endless list for Residential or Commercial applications.
Every-AV-Thing Connecting Source to Display
The Digitalinx IPEX5001-D transmits HDMI video and audio over a 1 gigabit network infrastructure using JPEG2000 encoding with a variable data rate at an average of 250 Mbps with peak values up to 850Mbps. The IPEX5001-D encoder can on ramp two channel stereo audio either from the embedded
HDMI audio stream or the analog audio 3.5mm input. The IPEX5001-D supports video signals up to 4K at 60 Hz 4:2:0 / 8 bit color with HDR10, HDCP 2.2. 7.1 multichannel audio
Complete the installation of the Digitalinx IPEX5001-D with Liberty AV’s extensive range of Category cables, Hybrid or Premium HDMI and Speaker cables. Don’t stop there, check out our entire AV over IP Solutions today!
For added peace of mind, the Digitalinx IPEX5001-D is backed by the 5 year warranty & tech support.
Learn more at https://secure.libertycable.com/product_details.php?pitem=IPEX5001-D Reach out to Liberty AV’s knowledgeable customer service team at 800-530-8998 or orders@libav.com for ‘Every-AV-Thing Connecting Source to Display’
Luxul Self-Healing Switches Change the Game for Integrators
Provide Auto-Recovery and Power Scheduling for PoE-Connected Devices
To reduce service calls and deliver additional benefits for clients, Luxul, the leading innovator of IP networking solutions for AV integrators, now offers a Self-Healing capability for select managed network switches. The new functionality empowers integrators with two advanced features: Auto-Recovery and Power Scheduling.
Luxul’s Self-Healing capability is currently available on the company’s 18-port/16 PoE+ L2/L3 AMS-1816P, 12-port/8 PoE+ XMS-1208P,1 2-port/8 PoE+ AMS-1208P, 26-port/24 PoE+ stackable L2/L3 AMS-4424P, 26-port/24 PoE+ AMS-2624P, 26-port/24 PoE+ XMS-2624P, 52-port PoE+ L2/L3 XMS-5248P, and 52-port stackable L2/L3 XMS-7048. With Auto-Recovery, devices connected to these switches by PoE no longer need to be manually rebooted when they fall offline or become unresponsive; the configuration in the switch triggers PoE-connected devices to reboot automatically. And with Power Scheduling, integrators can now trigger the switches to power PoE-connected devices on or off based on any schedule they create within the switch.
“With Self-Healing, we’re amping up the performance of Luxul switches to an entirely new level,” said Mike Grubb, vice president of marketing at Luxul. “Imagine never getting another call about security cameras or other PoE-connected devices freezing up; your clients’ switches will take care of them automatically. Furthermore, it’s effortless to schedule devices to power down overnight, over the weekend, or whenever your clients request it. All it takes to realize these benefits is a free firmware update.”
For more information on Luxul’s Self-Healing functionality, please visit https://www.luxul.com/self-healing.aspx.
Monitor Audio Flush Fit Speaker System
The CF230 & ICS-8 are Monitor Audio’s most visually discreet architectural speakers to date.
Featuring a 3.5” C-CAM driver and ¾” C-CAM Gold Dome Tweeter, the CF230 in-ceiling speaker offers superb flexibility, providing an abundance of design possibilities for integrators, architects and designers to work with. The CF230’s pre-construction and retrofit options are the key to upholding its flexibility claims, and this ability to fit into any set-up means that the new speaker is easier and more economical than other models.
In a pre-construction, flush fit setting, the result is a seamless appearance with no shadow-creating edges, and one which becomes even more discreet when the grille is painted to match the ceiling colour. The finished result is quickly achieved, thanks to the CF230’s carefully developed, patent pending pre-construction kit.
Fitting the CF230 into an existing construction, or where minimal disruption to the building is a mandatory requirement, the retrofit installation kit is used. The flexible bracket fits in a hole smaller than the bracket area, and provides a firm fixing behind the plasterboard/Sheetrock, complete with precise machine screw fixing points for the driver.
The ICS-8 subwoofer was primarily developed to complement the CF230. It will fit into ceiling and wall cavities and under floors, enhancing the CF230 driver array and providing powerful, punchy bass down to 40 Hz.
The ICS-8 follows the same visual appearance as the CF230, with round and square flush fit grille options on offer. The subwoofer’s 8” driver uses Monitor Audio’s renowned C-CAM cone technology and is angled internally in the rigid MDF enclosure to reduce the ICS-8’s overall box height. Integrators can combine an ICS-8 with a CF230 system, fit grilles to match and create a stunning sounding audio system from a practically invisible, yet extensive, speaker set-up.
Nexus 21’s Apex Poised to Reset the Industry’s Expectations of Motorized Wall Mounts
Finally, a motorized TV wall mount that gets everything right. Apex from Nexus 21 is now available – the articulating mount calls on integrators and professionals to forget everything they know about motorized wall mounts. Nexus 21 set out not to simply build on the industry’s previous reprises of the motorized wall mount, but to re-engineer it from the ground up. The result? A purpose-built system that solves any potential challenge a professional might face.
Motorized mounts of the past would often break, costing professionals time and money. Apex was mechanically designed with “Smart Drive” technology, which prevents damage when it’s moved manually. “Smart Drive” renders Apex actively aware of its position, allowing it to recover from unexpected changes to its path and instantly release for safety when encountering resistance.
Apex is just as innovative in form as it is in function. It’s the first motorized wall mount ever created that fits completely inside the wall, with an ultra-thin installation profile of just ¾”. A host of design features make Apex an installer’s dream. A versatile Wall Box can be mounted either in-wall or on-wall for ultimate flexibility throughout the planning process. Three-step installation allows for a simple process by a single technician. Three-point adjustments enable fine-tuning of the TV, quickly correcting its position in the event of an uneven installation. Dedicated component-mounting locations, as well as the proprietary COBRA Concealed Cable-Management System, provide a sleek aesthetic and prevent cable wear and tear.
“The inspiration behind Apex is to erase the pain professionals experienced with motorized mounts of the past. No more damaged motors. No more loud, bulky mechanisms,” said Nexus 21 CEO Cory Lovett. “Apex allows integrators to say ‘yes’ to their customers every time and spec a motorized mount with confidence.”
New Slimline 10-Channel 16A PDU
Penn Elcom’s latest range of 19” power-switching devices offer a ‘best-in-class pick’ for system integrators, rack builders and event techs alike.
These slimline models are now just 1U – half the rack space of older 2U devices – and provide 10 switchable output sockets. Each is controlled by a sturdy rocker switch, neon-lit for quick identification whether in bright or low light.
Finished in Penn’s classic matt-black powder coating, contrasting handsomely with the bank of striking red neon-lit switches, the PDU16-10DJ looks great in any rack.
Device power is supplied via a rear C20 inlet and outputs to a row of ten C13 / IEC outlets and a thermal overload trip switch ensures power is cut to all sockets if activated, providing the requisite safety for industrial use.
Supplied in the box is a 1.8m power cable (types G, E/F, B or 1) depending on the model chosen.
Four different versions to offer a choice of power cable types.
PDU16-10DJ-UK:
Type G (13A for UK,Ireland, Malta, Malaysia & Singapore)
Limited to 13A maximum load. For 16A use, replace with Blue C form.
PDU16-10DJ-EU:
Type E / F (16A for Europe, France, Belgium, Poland, Russia, Slovakia & Czechia)
PDU16-10DJ-US:
Type B (15A for USA, Canada, Mexico & Japan)
PDU16-10DJ-AU:
Type 1 (10A for Australia, New Zealand, China & Argentina)
Limited to 10A maximum load. For 16A use, replace with Blue C form.
Platinum Tools ezEX-RJ45® Termination Kit
The Platinum Tools ezEX-RJ45® Termination Kit (p/n 90187) gives technicians all three of the ezEX-RJ45 connectors (ezEX38, ezEX44, ezEX48) in a well organized kit. These connectors are used with Cat5e/6/6A cabling and is recommend for PoE/PoE+ and Data applications. The termination tool for these connectors is the EXO Crimp Frame® and EXO-EX Die (100061C). This kit also includes removable foam inserts, and it gives you the ability to add whichever cutting and stripping tools you already have in your tool chest.
Kit includes: EXO Crimp Frame with EXO-EX Die; ezEX38, Cat5e Connectors (50 pcs); ezEX44, Cat6 Connectors (50 pcs); ezEX48, Cat6A Connectors (25 pcs); Organized case with foam insert.
For pricing and more information on Platinum Tools and its complete product line, please visit www.platinumtools.com, call (800) 749-5783, or email info@platinumtools.com.
RTI Releases Line of AV Distribution ‘Problem Solvers’
DACs, Delay Module, and Extender Kit Designed to Solve Common Audio Challenges
RTI, a leading control and automation manufacturer, today announced that its new line of audio distribution solutions is now shipping. Consisting of digital audio converters (DACs), a delay module, and an extender kit, the products are purpose-built to resolve common audio challenges.
“Integrators are constantly running into situations that would benefit from a simple solution that would eliminate a tear-out or system redesign,” said Brett Stokke, director of marketing, RTI. “Whether it’s dealing with legacy gear, mismatched video resolutions, or distributed audio challenges, our new lineup of AV distribution devices gives dealers a cost-effective answer to common issues and helps them finish the job.”
New RTI DACs include the ADA-1 Dolby Digital-to-Analog Downmixer and the VDM1x HDMI Downscaler With Downmixer. The ADA-1 decodes audio signals from sources with S/PDIF coaxial or TOSLINK optical outputs — such as Blu-ray players and media streamers — and converts them to standard stereo output for analog sound systems. The VDM-1x is ideal for multizone installations featuring a mix of both HD and 4K sources and displays. In addition to downscaling or upscaling video signals for compatibility with displays of different resolutions, the unit downmixes incoming Dolby Digital to stereo PCM audio.
To address lip-sync issues and the challenges of long-distance signal distribution, RTI offers the ADM-1 Audio Delay Module and AXP-1 Digital Audio Extender Kit, respectively. To compensate for delays caused by differences in the audio processing speed of output devices, the ADM-1 allows integrators to delay audio from 20 ms to 340 ms using a 16-way selector dial. The AXP-1 seamlessly transmits audio over distances surpassing 650 feet using a standard Cat5e/6 cable. The unit supports coaxial and S/PDIF digital audio signals, stereo and multi-channel digital audio, 2-channel PCM sources, and 5.1 compressed audio.
The ADA-1, ADM-1, AXP-1, and VDM-1x are all shipping. More information about RTI is available at www.rticorp.com.
Free Séura 65-inch Shade Series Outdoor TV – Limited Time Only! 
Séura is offering a free Séura Shade Series 65-inch Outdoor TV with the purchase of a Séura 65-inch Entertainment TV Mirror.
Séura’s Entertainment TV Mirror is indistinguishable from a beautiful framed mirror when off, and magically transforms into an impressive display with 4K UHD picture clarity. Unique design configuration options include display size, mirror size, framing, technology upgrades and more.
The Séura Shade Series recently won Best New Product at CEDIA 2019. With its sleek design, best-in-class picture quality, best-in-class 50W soundbar (included) and best-in-class 2-year warranty, there is no better choice for shaded outdoor spaces.
Offer ends October 31, 2019. While supplies last. No minimum order quantity. Offer valid for Séura dealers in good standing.
Cannot be combined with other offers. Freight charges apply. Not applicable for previous purchases.
Severtson Screens 4K Thin/Zero Bezel Fixed Frame Projection Screen
The Severtson Screens 4K thin/zero bezel fixed frame projection screen solution is a collection of premium fixed frame projection screens that offer a sturdy extruded aluminum frame with a 3/8-inch visible bezel which can be removed for customers desiring zero edge border options for a fully maximized viewing area and an even more aesthetically appealing appearance. They are an excellent addition to any home theater, venue, conference room, or other location that needs a modern, high-performance projection screen.
Severtson’s new 4K thin/zero bezel fixed frame projection screen solution offers simple assembly and Severtson Screens’ signature USA-made projection surfaces which can be found in movie theaters around the world. An LED backlit add-on option is also available. The durable, aluminum frame offers the thinnest visible frame that Severtson Screens can provide for a clean appearance that maximizes the viewable area. Customers can choose one of the many perfectly tensioned screen materials with optional optical coatings or acoustic options that will take your viewing experience to the next level of performance. The 4K Thin Bezel is the pinnacle of the quality Severtson is known for. This includes the SAT-4K, which offers a seamless home theater or Pro AV screen with virtually no size limitations. Acoustically-transparent, the entire sound stage can be placed directly behind the screen at the same horizontal axis, allowing the vocals and the special effects to be completely in sync with the brilliant images on display. This will allow for a completely immersive audio and video experience right in the home or venue. Available in Impression, Deluxe, and Deluxe Curved configurations, the SAT-4K screen meets or exceeds all industry standards for optimum video and acoustic performance, providing reference quality reproduction of the digital image combined with true fidelity of the original soundtrack.
Founded in 1986 and with its three Arizona-based production facilities and its state-of-the-art robotic application system, Severtson has massive production capabilities and an unusually wide array of screens. For more information, please visit www.severtsonscreens.com, call 480-610-5155, or email sales@severtsonscreens.com.
Get brilliant sound without compromising space or design with Sonos Architectural by Sonance, a collection of in-ceiling, in-wall, and outdoor speakers optimized for Amp. Amp unlocks Trueplay™, which accounts for the size, construction, and layout of the room where the speakers are placed and adjusts for the best possible sound.
Stealth Patio Theater: Megalith – Massive Outdoor TV
The Megalith is a completely customizable, fixed position outdoor video display solution. Designed to replace traditional projector systems with their host of performance, maintenance, and reliability issues, the Megalith is the definitive outdoor TV! Featuring modular weatherproof display panels, the Megalith can be configured in many shapes and sizes which give it the flexibility to be more than a theater display.
The core of the Megalith are its modular display panels. The ultra-bright, daylight viewable LED panels are no comparison to projector based systems. As more panels are combined an impressive theater experience is created (100” to 283” diagonal and beyond). The Outdoor rated panels make the Megalith ideal for patio and pool areas while the stunning P3.9 pixel pitch resolution and wide viewing angle make it a versatile option for projects where a closer viewing distance is desired. The modular panels can be configured in many form-factors to fit any location which make the Megalith an ideal option for digital signage or artwork installations.
Each Megalith is designed by Stealth Acoustics as a complete system to meet the specifications of every project. The system includes a custom cabinet and supporting structure built to suit installation locations around the world. To complete the experience, Stealth Acoustics offers all A/V components, along with its StingRay line of sleek outdoor speakers and subwoofers for sound that matches the massive screen.
As a massive outdoor TV, digital sign, or art installation the Megalith will outshine your expectations.
Website: https://www.stealthacoustics.com/stealth-patio-theater/
Contact: sales@stealthacoustics.com | Phone: 360.848.6800 | Toll Free: 888.865.6800
Now available! TRENDnet’s Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Business Router (TWG-431BR) features internet WAN load balancing, a network fail-safe backup, and encrypted Virtual Private Network (VPN) access for remote users. Improve peak-network-loading performance and eliminates network downtime with the use of the VPN router’s multiple WAN ports. Smooth network loading, minimize network downtime, and allow employees to access your network from the Internet—all with a single router. The VPN router features advanced management, high availability, QoS, VLAN, VPN, and other capabilities to ensure optimal performance, scalability, and protection of your network. Advanced SPI, NAT and SNAT protects against Internet attacks.
The TWG-431BR comes fully integrated with Router Limits’ comprehensive web management system, designed to give users more control over the activity on their network. Manage screen time, filter content, track web use and browsing history, as well as device level controls and more. Router Limits’ software is also available for mobile devices, providing you better management of your connected network.
Video Mount Products FP-LDSB Large Digital Signage Mount
Video Mount Products FP-LDSB is an adjustable large digital signage mount that can hold most flat panels 42- to 90 inches. This versatile mount has adjustable and lockable tilt and moveable rails allowing perfect panel placement.
“We have designed our FP-LDSB for numerous on-wall digital signage applications, especially with the A/V installer in mind,” said Keith Fulmer, president of Video Mount Products. “The FP-LDSB can hold large and heavy flat panels in portrait or landscape configurations either in single use or within a multi-unit video wall, making it the perfect solution for virtually any flat panel digital signage application. The FP-LDSB is the answer for situations where larger and heavier flat panel monitors need to be wall mounted and the digital signage installer wants the reliability and dependability they have come to expect from Video Mount Products.”
Additional features and specifications include a maximum mounting hole pattern – 810mm x 530mm (810mm x 810mm with extensions); adjustable -5 degree to +15 degree tilt lockable in 5 degree increments; distance from wall to back of the flat panel – 2.5 inches(2.6 inches with rail extensions); load capacity – 180 lbs.; black powder coat finish.
VMP is a leading provider of mounting solutions for the residential, CI, commercial, security, and pro audio/video markets. If you need help choosing the right mount for your application, try the Video Mount Finder at www.chooseamount.com. For more information, please visit www.videomount.com or call (410) 643-6390.
