All Products Filed in Audio

Friday, March 12, 2010

For years Genelec's products have been a popular speaker in the world pro audio and the company's speakers can be found in many recording studios.

CE Pros have also used Genelec's products to address their high-performance audio installations and now with the release of the company's 8260A Three-way DSP System, installers have a new Genelec solution to address their commercial installations, as well as their high-performance home theaters and desktop, computer-based audio installs.

The 8260A features the company's Minimum Diffraction Coaxial (MDC) Mid/High driver system, as well as digital signal processing that's controlled by the Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) software, which enables custom installers to set operational parameters such as crossover filters, driver equalizers, driver position alignment, room response alignment, calibration and equalization-related filters.

Thursday, March 11, 2010

With the world of home entertainment shifting into a digital world that's highlighted by Blu-ray, Net Flix streaming and iTunes, CE Pros have been caught in the middle.

Ayre Acoustics' QB-9 USB digital-to-analog converter (DAC) provides electronics professionals with a digital device that integrates into a traditional audio system, as well as today's increasingly popular desktop audio systems to enable consumers to listen to their digitally stored audio files at the highest quality levels.

Unlike most of the consumer-grade DACs on the market, which operate in adaptive USB mode, the QB-9 employs the “asynchronous” USB data transmission technology developed by Wavelength Audio to deliver what the company says is a lower noise, higher performing DAC-based audio experience.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

The latest racking option for installers from Middle Atlantic is designed to provide a visual upgrade to a rack mounted electronics system.

Middle Atlantic's Series Residential Designer Rack (RDR) is the company's new aesthetic option for integrating small to medium-sized home entertainment systems, and the company says the single part number rack is factory-configured and ships loaded with the necessary accessories to install a fully loaded rack.

Included with each RDR Series rack are vented shelves and panels that facilitate airflow, built-in cable management to enable system performance and service calls, and a filtered, surge-protected power strip. In addition, the RDR ships with trim strips and hidden casters to enhance its aesthetic design, and four-point mounting shelves pre-installed for fast equipment integration.

Tuesday, March 09, 2010

It's surprising the scenarios in which CE Pros often find themselves in and it's the ability of a custom installer to meet the unique needs of their clients within the electronics industry.

Induction Dynamics' SolidDrive line of transducers enables CE Pros to solve some of those unique audio installation situations by transforming nearly any surface into a loudspeaker solution to meet the needs of diverse group of clientele.

Recently the company added anodized titanium and black finishes to its SolidDrive line, and according to the company, the new colors increase the products' temperature handling capabilities to allow for more installation options, and they provide more aesthetic choices for property owners.

With the custom electronics industry shifting its emphasis more towards retrofit home environments, it's important for installers to have the ability to deal with all types of building structures.

Nev.-based Wisdom Audio has just introduced its SE Wall Enclosure, which is a product that facilitates the installation of its Sage Series in-wall and in-ceiling products into solid walls.

The accessory is made of made from aircraft-grade aluminum, and according to the company, when an installer wants to mount a Sage Series in-wall speaker, he would place the speaker into the the mount via screws that grip into the aircraft-grade aluminum extrusion SE enclosure.

The SE Enclosure features Wisdom's flexible rubber-magnetic mounting system then allows for an ultra-thin, stainless steel grill to conform to variations in wall surfaces once the speaker is fitted into the mount to provide the appearance of a flush installation into the solid wall.

Thursday, March 04, 2010

You could say that the West Coast-based Lotus Group USA is excited about its latest product.

The two-channel specialty distributor's reason for excitement is the SMc Audio VRE-1 Preamplifier, which the company is now offering to the enthusiast audiophile market.

According to the company, the preamp took five years to develop and it features a circuit designed that's engineered to highlight the best attributes of a passive and active performance through the use of a JFET circuit, Lundahl and Jensen coupling transformers, and input transformers that convert all inputs to a balanced operational status.

Thursday, February 25, 2010

The concept of all-in-one disc players certainly isn't a new idea, but since the dawn of the new millennium the quality of these products has gotten exponentially better and a good example of this improvement can be found with the Cambridge Audio Azur 650BD Universal Blu-ray disc player.

This new disc player incorporates BD Live 2.0, HDMI 1.3 12-bit Deep Color support, Crystal CS4345/CS4361 24-bit/192kHz digital-to-analog converters for audio playback and built-in Dolby True HD and DTS Master Audio processing.

In addition, the company says the player powers up and loads quickly, and for the pure audio enthusiast, the Azur 650BD also supports the SACD and DVD-Audio formats.

Audio Plus Services distributes Cambridge Audio in the U.S.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Many people know the Fender name for its iconic products like the Stratocaster and Jazz Bass, but the company also offers a complete line of sound reinforcement products too.

The company's flagship Passport 500 Pro PA system is a turnkey product that includes a newly redesigned mixer layout, a new reverb function that is said to sound more natural than the previous version and speaker enclosures that incorporate 35mm stand sockets for easy setup.

Fender says the new Passport 500 Pro is also several pounds lighter than the previous version and it also includes USB and sub out options to facilitate recording and system expansion.

Monday, February 22, 2010

Located in the middle of Wolverine country, Ann Arbor, Mich.-based Leon Speakers is known for its one-off custom loudspeakers products.

The company does more than just unique custom products and its new Aaros (A10-UT) subwoofer is a good example of its regular product line.

The slim footprint 4.5-inch deep subwoofer incorporates a 10-inch aluminum woofer and when paired with the company's new L3-1K 1,000-watt, class A/B subwoofer amplifier, the subwoofer can be used for a variety of applications.

Leon offers the subwoofer package at a cost-competitive price and installers can also order a dual enclosure version that adds more value to the solution.

Friday, February 19, 2010

Current statements from the government and some so called economic experts claim that the economy has improved dramatically. The reality of the situation however is that the economic recovery is slowly moving forward.

Installers looking to carve out whatever opportunities that are available now have a new, affordably priced active speaker solution that can be used for commercial installations such as school, hotel and boardroom applications.

OWI's new Self-Amplified Speaker System is an active solution that incorporates a 30-watt amplifier that's setup to drive the speakers' 6.5-inch woofer and .79-inch tweeter.

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Crestron is now shipping its DigitalMedia (DM) line that delivers a source-to-display digital solution. The newest DM output card is available in 20 versions, expanding the capabilities of the modular 8X8 and 16X16 DM matrix switchers.

The new DM-TX-300N and DM-TX-300N-F are 3X1 transmitters that accept and transmit any analog or uncompressed digital HD signals long distance over copper or fiber. Crestron’s DigitalMedia line is designed to provide a seamless transition from analog to digital systems without redesigning existing systems or replacing installed equipment.

The new output cards are part of a line that allows combinations of DM Fiber, DM CAT (twisted pair), HDMI, and stereo analog audio to be installed on a single DM matrix switcher chassis.

With a dedicated HDMI output accompanied by a balanced analog stereo audio output, any 2-channel audio signal is available to feed an analog audio mixer, processor, or amplifier.

The units connect multi-format analog video, HDMI, DVI-I, balanced or unbalanced line-level audio and SPDIF digital audio source signal to a DM switcher or receiver and have transmitters that send uncompressed signals hundreds of feet over a single copper cable or up to 1,000 feet via dual fiber strands.

The Danish loudspeaker company Artcoustic has introduced its new Spitfire 4-2-1 Loudspeaker System through its American distribution company StJohn Group.

The Spitfire 4-2-1 is an active speaker solution that utilizes outboard amplification to achieve volume levels as high as 122dB, and its enclosure is room friendly as it takes less than 7.5 inches of mounting depth to install the speakers.

StJohn Group says the speaker can be combined with the Artcoustic Spitfire architectural subwoofer to complete an entire home theater solution, and the speakers can be combined with Artcoustic's in-house design team's products to fit the speaker with a screen color or art design the complements the rest of a homeowner's home decor.

Tuesday, February 09, 2010

KEF's Ventura line of outdoor loudspeakers have been launched recently as the weather slowly warms into the spring season.

Available in three versions, Ventura 4, Ventura 5 and Ventura 6, the speakers range in cost from $250 per pair to $500 per pair.

The speakers are designed to install quickly through the use of the company's ratcheting bracket mechanism that provides 180-degrees of movement after the installation process is completed.

The speakers feature liquid-cooled tweeters and long throw woofers and are housed in UV-resistant ABS enclosures that facilitate their installation on decks, patios and other outdoor environments.

Thursday, February 04, 2010

Using the Control4 Dock for iPod allows you to access all the videos and music, including all playlists and cover art, from your iPod in any room. Ideal for those wanting to enjoy and share their iPod library with the control and flexibility of a multi-room music solution.

It's all part of the Control4 vision. We bring the benefits of a truly connected digital home to more people with solutions that are affordable, easy-to-use and designed for any home or lifestyle.

Features

• Supports iPod, iPod touch, iPod nano, and iPod classic
• Component and composite video outputs
• Ethernet capabilities
• Charges iPods while docked

Learn more about the iPod Dock (C4-IPDKTT1-E-B).

Triad has just introduced its Mini, Bronze, and Silver level OmniSub Subwoofers.

Each of the three subwoofers, all of which are priced under $1,000, use BASH amplifiers and long-excursion drivers for output and low-frequency extension.

The line of subwoofers will support authorized dealers' ability to upsell into the company's higher level DSP line.