Extron Electronics is pleased to announce the immediate availability of the DMP 128 and DMP 128 C Digital Matrix Processors. Both DMP 128 models are 12×8 audio mixers featuring Extron ProDSPâ„¢, automixing, and I/O expansion capabilities. The DMP 128 C version also features AEC – acoustic echo cancellation. The DMP 128 Series offers a configuration approach to DSP that simplifies mixing, routing, conferencing, and room optimization. Quick and intuitive configuration using the DSP Configuratorâ„¢ Software allows the DMP 128 Series to be installed in very little time, with easy-to-learn adjustments that can be heard in real-time. A digital audio expansion port allows two DMP 128 units to be linked together to expand input and output signal management and routing capabilities. The DMP 128 is ideal for presentation and conferencing applications in boardrooms, courtrooms, and conference centers that require advanced matrix mixing with DSP. more

MONTREAL — Nov. 13, 2012 — X2O Media, a full-service provider of software, network management, and content services for real-time visual communication applications, today announced that Air Canada has added a Yammerfall feed to its globe TV digital signage network powered by the Xpresenter(TM) platform. Yammerfall is a continuous stream of messages from Yammer, an enterprise social network, designed for display on screens in employee areas. Yammer makes it easier than ever for the airline’s in-flight service employees to connect with each other and stay up-to-date with important news, announcements, and more. more

More Than 10 New Features Include StreamLock AddOn, Live Stream Record and Closed Captioning; Significant Enhancements to Transcoder AddOn

EVERGREEN, Colo. — Nov. 13, 2012 — Wowza Media Systems LLC, the “Any Screen Done Right(R)” media server software company, today announced the release of Wowza Media Server(R) 3.5. The latest version of the company’s award-winning software introduces savvy enhancements that allow content developers to have the critical flexibility and capabilities they need to stream media reliably the way they want — protected, scalable, high-quality and to any screen. more

Unprecedented 6+ Year Projection Mapping Display Running 365 Days a Year.

Christie technology is drawing locals and tourists to Quartier des Spectacles, Montreal’s entertainment district, in the heart of downtown. Within this square kilometer, audiences are captivated by the extraordinary visual creations displayed on several buildings using 26 Christie Roadster HD18K, Christie Roadster S+20K, Christie Roadster HD20K-J 3-chip DLP and Christie Roadster S+22K-J 3-chip DLP projectors.

“This is truly a unique projection mapping display with artists from everywhere using the Montreal buildings as their canvas to develop new ways of delivering creative content,� said Mikaël Charpin, assistant director of Luminous Pathway, Quartier des Spectacles Partnership.

Christie Projectors Wow at Quartier des Spectacles (Photo by Martine Doyon)

“The objective is to provide artists with a toolbox they can use for projection mapping, making the Quartier des Spectacles a creative lab while enhancing the buildings in respect with their nature. Indeed, every image must meet certain criteria before it is considered for the display and the videos have to express the theme of the building they are displayed upon,� added Ivan Klein, technical director and project manager, Quartier des Spectacles Partnership.

“For example, the Science building of the University of Québec in Montreal projection mapping theme is ‘Learning and Knowledge.’ And in a beautiful meeting of projection mapping and music, the Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal (Montreal Symphony Orchestra) featured a musician playing the piano with the notes and vibrations displaying on the building. When people touched a musical note, the sound is transformed into a visual happening and it is an entertaining way to become initiated to the music.�

The managers researched various projector manufacturers and, according to Klein, “Not only are Christie projectors excellent quality and manufactured in Canada, a real priority for us is to have a very good service provider. Christie delivers that service and is very close by.�

With the city’s harsh winters and stifling summers, keeping everything running smoothly could present a challenge, but not for Christie technology.

“Running since mid-2011, the projectors have worked beautifully for the last 18 months. In fact, the show is even more magical in the winter with the reflections in the snow and ice. From December to February, the show’s theme is ‘Lighting Therapy’ and visitors come to live an energizing experience that shows winter’s inspiring side, through the magic of light.

“This is a 365 day a year project and everything has to work properly with no down time,� concluded Charpin. “It is important for these building owners to know their building is lit every night and with Christie, we have a company with good value and reputation – and with durable products. It has really caught on because when building owners see the projection mapping on someone’s wall, they then want us to use their wall for a presentation. Since we started this, we have definitely seen that it has helped revitalize the area.�

Extron Electronics is pleased to introduce the IN1606, a six input, HDCP-compliant video scaler that includes four HDMI inputs, two universal analog video inputs, and two simultaneous HDMI outputs. The IN1606 accepts a wide variety of video formats including HDMI, HDTV, RGB, and standard definition video. It features an advanced video scaling engine with 1080i deinterlacing and Deep Color processing to deliver uncompromised picture quality for output resolutions up to 1920×1200 and 2K. Enhanced audio features include six stereo inputs, fixed and variable stereo outputs, two mic/line inputs with ducking and 48 V phantom power, plus HDMI audio embedding and de-embedding. Designed for professional AV integration, the IN1606 offers a complete AV switching system with flexible control options including Ethernet, RS-232, and USB. more

Christie® is making the grade at the EDUCAUSE Annual Conference November 7-8 in Denver, Colorado, with visual display solutions tailored to the higher education market. Showcased products include the award winning Christie® MicroTiles® and select Christie projectors from a wide-ranging lineup including the brand new Christie DHD550-G 1-chip DLP® projector.

Christie DHD550-G – Exceptional Value
Ideal for use in classrooms, training rooms and labs, the Christie G Series are the brightest 1-chip DLP® projectors available on the market today, delivering an incredible 5600 lumens for WUXGA (1920 x1200) resolution, and 5500 lumens for the HD (1920 x 1080) model. The Christie G Series is designed for easy use and installation by offering features and options such as wireless connectivity, an intuitive user interface, a full suite of lenses, and input options that include HDMI, DVI and display port. Image quality is exquisite thanks to a Dynamic Contrast feature that boosts contrast ratios up to 5000:1 and a color wheel that provides superior performance and reduces image artifacts. And for multi-projector installations, the Christie G Series comes with color matching and an optional dual processing warp card that enables blending and warping.

Christie DHD550-G 1-Chip DLP Projector

Christie MicroTiles – The Brightest in Their Class
Also on display is a 1-unit wide by 5-unit high Christie® MicroTiles® tower. Christie MicroTiles are modular displays offering substantially brighter images, a much broader color palette, and a virtually seamless canvas compared to conventional flat panel LCD and plasma tiled displays. Built on proven DLP® and LED technologies and designed for maximum image quality in demanding indoor, high-ambient light environments, Christie MicroTiles have been installed at several higher education facilities including Northern Kentucky University, the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Toronto. Another Christie MicroTiles 1-unit by 5-unit demonstration tower is on display at the Desire 2 Learn booth.

“Christie has a strong position within the higher education space,� stated Mark Hall, senior product manager at Christie. “The addition of these new 1-chip DLP® products will help to complete the wide range of visual display solutions that includes flat panels, LCD, and 3-chip projectors used in auditoriums and for 3D classrooms.�

For more information on the Christie G Series, Christie MicroTiles or the complete lineup of projectors and displays systems, visit Christie at booth # 1142.

Extron Electronics is pleased to introduce the DTP HDMI 230 D, a Decora®-style transmitter and receiver set for transmission of HDMI, audio, and bidirectional RS-232 and IR control signals up to 230 feet (70 meters) over a single CATx cable. The HDCP-compliant extender provides an economical and effective means for extending HDMI with embedded multi-channel audio from HDMI-equipped devices. In addition, the DTP HDMI 230 D accepts analog stereo audio signals and digitizes them for simultaneous transmission over the same twisted pair cable. The wall-mount design and remote powering of either unit make the DTP HDMI 230 D ideal for extending HDMI, audio, and bidirectional control while offering aesthetically pleasing integration in space-challenged environments. more

New X2O Platform Turns Any Content Into Real-Time Channels, Published and Viewed on Any Device

MONTREAL — Oct. 25, 2012 — X2O Media today announced the launch of its new platform called “X2O,” which enables businesses and organizations to communicate more effectively using stunning TV-like channels across multiple devices. X2O Media is no stranger to the digital content software business, having created several generations of products that simplify the creation of sophisticated graphics and video content. Built using the HTML5 standard, the new X2O platform allows users to create rich media channels quickly and easily — featuring HD video, 3D animations, charts and graphs, and links to live data sources — and publish those channels across desktop PCs, smartphones, tablets, and digital signage displays. more

X2O Media at CETW 2012
Customer Engagement Technology World
Nov. 7-8 | New York
Booth 414

Company Quote:
CETW 2012 will kick off a new direction for X2O Media, as we move beyond digital signage to provide businesses and organizations with powerful, easy-to-use tools to extend the reach of rich media content to all devices, including tablets, mobile phones, desktop PCs, and more. To mark the occasion, we are proud to say that we will be introducing our new X2O Platform at the conference, which represents a revolutionary approach to real-time visual communications. Empowering everyone with the ability to create dynamic visual content, the X2O Platform features an intuitive drag-and-drop interface that allows users to link to any data source, incorporate social media and interactivity, and publish to any device. — David Wilkins, President and CEO of X2O Media

New From X2O Media at CETW 2012:

X2O Platform
Making its debut at CETW 2012, the new X2O Platform makes it easier than ever for businesses and organizations to communicate key messages and data to the right person, at the right time, and on the right device using stunning TV-like channels. These dynamic and eye-catching channels not only break through information clutter, but provide timely information that can be acted upon immediately, directly impacting the bottom line.

Built using the HTML5 standard, the new platform features intuitive, drag-and-drop authoring tools to let users quickly create media-rich channels featuring HD video, still images, 3D animations, PowerPoint(R) slides, and data-driven graphics linked to corporate databases like SAP(R) and Oracle(R), Excel(R) spreadsheets, or RSS feeds. Players that render in real time ensure up-to-date information every time the channel is viewed.

The X2O Platform allows users to harness the power of social media by displaying user-generated content from popular sites like Twitter(TM), YouTube(TM), and Facebook. Interactivity can be easily added by displaying QR codes that users can scan with their mobile devices. With the X2O Platform, it is simple for businesses and organizations to publish channels to one person, one team, or entire departments on the most appropriate device — including desktop PCs, notebooks, tablets, mobile phones, and digital signage displays.

Image Link: www.ingearpr.com/X2OMedia/X2OPlatform.zip
Image Caption: The New X2O Platform

New X2O Interactive Functionality
At CETW 2012, X2O Media will demonstrate two new applications for interactive displays:
• Real-Time Video Chat With Remote Service Representative: Users will be able to touch a screen to call on a live representative and have a conversation via a video chat window on the display. This capability is useful in scenarios where someone needs to speak to the expert.
• 360-Degree Interactive Panoramas: A sleek, intuitive interface and easy-to-read maps allow visitors to browse a specific location with stunning omnidirectional interactive panoramas.

X2O Partners
At the X2O Media booth, display partners will demonstrate the wide range of solutions driven by the X2O Platform:
• Exceptional 3D will showcase its latest glasses-free 3D display and player, which integrates with the X2O Portal content management platform.
• HP will showcase X2O Interactive Solutions, featuring real-time video chat and advanced wayfinder applications.

PR Link: www.ingearpr.com/X2OMedia/CETW2012.zip

Company Overview
X2O Media is a software developer of real-time visual communication solutions that significantly improve enterprise-wide communications and drive business. X2O’s solutions facilitate the creation and delivery of rich media content featuring video and 3D graphics to digital displays, desktop PCs, and mobile devices. Applications include corporate news channels, dynamic dashboard channels and interactive employee training channels. X2O’s products and services are sold and supported globally through a network of experienced distribution partners. More information about X2O Media is available at www.x2omedia.com.

All trademarks and registered trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.

ENDS

HAWTHORNE, N.Y. — Oct. 16, 2012 — BTX Technologies, a value-added distributor and manufacturer of interface, integration, and system products, today announced that it is now offering Just Add Power’s new second-generation plus (2G+) HD/IP(TM) transmitter/receivers, in addition to providing system configuration and technical support. The 2G+ devices offer all the benefits of Just Add Power’s popular second-generation (2G) HD/IP transmitters/receivers, with the addition of several key features for increased flexibility in residential and commercial applications. more