RCI Custom Products debuts FL-200 and FL-400 stage boxes at Infocomm 2010.
FL-200 and FL-400 all Steel Stage Boxes provide quality, durability at a value price
RCI Custom Products will be showing it’s new 200 and 400 series stage boxes at INFOCOMM 2010 June 9 –11 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
The new offerings provide integrators with an attractive, quality solid steel box, suitable for any AV or Datacom application. The boxes have ample room for making cable connections within the box, provide a convenient, hinged fold back door for cable access, and accommodate standard gang sized connectivity panels. A seamless steel top frame makes the FL–200 or 400 both durable and attractive.
While RCI has made a name for itself providing floor boxes for AV connectivity in boardrooms and conference rooms, the new series of FL-200 and FL- 400 stage boxes is a differentiating product line reaching other vertical markets within the Pro AV Industry.
RCI is exhibiting at INFOCOMM in booth C6510 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
About RCI Custom:
RCI Custom Products is a long time AV industry leader in the manufacture of custom wall plates and panels, rack mounting and connectivity accessories. RCI Custom is located in Frederick, Maryland, and can be found on the web at www.rcicustom.com.
Caitlyn Taylor
Every small company needs that special “someone” who works tirelessly behind the scenes taking care of the endless number of small tasks and projects that are necessary for a smooth operation. For Mizzen Marketing, that person is Caitlyn Taylor, Administrative Assistant.
Caitlyn comes to Mizzen with a lifetime of exposure to the AV world. In addition to serving industry-related summer internships, she has built a working knowledge of the computer software and applications Mizzen uses to manage its business operation, and is responsible for collecting and entering sales and other tracking data, along with customer support.
When she’s not slaving away at Mizzen, Caitlyn enjoys snowboarding, travel, driving her little red car (too fast), steak dinners and Dr. Peppers. She is finishing a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.
Caitlyn can be reached by phone at the main Mizzen number – 817.477.1991, or by email at caitlyn@mizzenmarketing.com.
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DNP and DPI to show enormous 5 channel edge blend at infocomm
Utilizing DNP’s Supernova Infinity Arc
It's what happens when old friends come together....
When Manfred Freiberger of DNP throws " ideas" around with his old buddies Mike Levi and Mike Akridge of DPI, you know something BIG is going to happen. BTW~ when we say big...we mean a 7' x 40' curved projection surface with roughly a 8000 x 1200 pixel count. All blended together seamlessly with a DPI 5 channel edge blend system using Titan 700’s. Leave it to these two friends to produce what will surely be one of the biggest and brightest projection displays at the expo.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 2010
IRVINE, California – dnp denmark, the world's leading supplier of optical screen technology for front and rear projection will show a curved dnp Supernova front projection screen based on the dnp Supernova Infinity concept in the Digital Projection display at Infocomm, exhibit N939.
For the first time ever dnp denmark will display a curved Supernova Infinity screen. Dubbed the Supernova Infinity Arc, this massive screen has a height of 7-feet and a radius of 40-feet. “This concept screen provides a glimpse into the future of what the capabilities are with the Supernova Infinity Arc,” says dnp’s US Senior Account Executive Manfred Freiberger. “As far as applications are concerned, we developed the Supernova Infinity Arc to become the ultimate large-format, front projection, Control Room and Simulation screen.”
Digital Projection will use 5 x TITAN WUXGA 700 projectors. Warp and blend will be provided by DPI’s new FUSION MD Processors. The source will be a 5-channel WatchOut system, creating an image that is 8000 pixels wide by 1200 pixels high, displaying custom content created in house by Digital Projection.
The Supernova Infinity is a modular screen system that creates exceptionally large-sized viewing experiences out of any number of Supernova screen panels. By fitting the panels together using a uniquely developed aluminum structure, the Supernova Infinity essentially transforms the panels into building blocks for creating large-scale displays with endless size possibilities.
Brightline launches i-series lighting
New Line of Monitor Lights to Dramatically Enhance Communication for eBusiness and eLearning
A flexible line of green Lighting Solutions for Teleconferencing and Telepresence
BRIDGEVILLE, PA —Brightline®, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, announces the
production of a new line of linear lighting solutions — the i-Series. The sleek, energy-efficient LED fixtures
are scalable to virtually any monitor. Cool–to–the–touch, the i-Series fixtures make it easy to look your best
on camera, allowing individuals to conference remotely without sacrificing critical visual details.
The many non–verbal communication nuances of facial expression and eye contact are critical to effective
communications. Increasing visual clarity enhances the readable content within a video image, raising the
engagement level of participants in the conference.
"The difference is truly visible," states Sam Cercone, a partner at Brightline. "With i-Series, people look and
see better, and therefore, feel more confident while communicating. " In a world where concern for our
collective impact on the environment continues to increase, the ability to effectively meet through video —
for business development and training, telemedicine, education and telecommuting— is paramount.
The i-Series is available to all Brightline Dealers. Please contact Mizzen Marketing for more information about this innovative product!
About Brightline®
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, telepresence, eLearning, telemedicine, and color-changing applications, Brightline offers cost-effective, innovative, high-quality solutions that combine the latest technological advances with a commitment to environmental responsibility. Brightline is dedicated to understanding and fulfilling the evolving needs of its clients to continue to provide them with premium lighting solutions that maximize the effectiveness of their communications. More information on Brightline and its family of products is available at www.brightlines.com.
Digital Projection Launches Projection Specification Tool for the AV Industry
ATLANTA, GA – Digital Projection Inc. (DPI), .introduced the Calculator Toolbox, where users can quickly calculate essential data such as the image size and throw distance of a projector given a few basic parameters. The entire calculator suite integrates seamlessly with DPI’s projector database, creating a one-stop destination for dealers that need guidance as well as accurate results. As a case in point, when a DPI dealer proceeds through one of the calculators, the process commences with the option to print or email a cumulative report detailing all aspects of their process. Suitable for sending directly to an end user, or to Digital Projection with a purchase order, the professionally formatted report presents a simple yet graphically dynamic end result.
In addition to the suite’s core functionality are numerous other tools and guides intended to demystify the projector selection process, as well as identify the true long-term cost of ownership of any projection system within any application. The Calculator Toolbox delivers a dedicated portal whereby the audio/video industry can confidently research and specify the key aspects of a projector installation in order to configure the perfect display solution. To experience the Calculator Toolbox, click here for access.
Digital Projection Inc. began developing the functionality and architecture of the Calculator Toolbox, as well the supporting databases, in late 2008. What began as a modest browser-based lens calculator has steadily grown, at the behest of DPI’s dealers and industry partners, to encompass all aspects of the projector selection process. Mike Levi, President of Digital Projection Inc., commented, “We wanted to create a true first for our dealer network. Innovation takes time, and I feel that we have now created an immensely helpful industry toolkit.” Levi continued, “The industry at-large will benefit from the suite of tools, though DPI dealers will specifically appreciate some higher-value functionality, such as the ability to discover appropriate lenses, screen brightness and contrast targets for their specific installation.”
In conjunction with the Toolbox release, DPI’s Find the Perfect Projector (FPP) portal also received a complete overhaul. Accessible by clicking here, the FPP portal allows users to identify the projector(s) that best suit their application based on simple parameters. As the FPP portal intuitively coordinates with the Calculator Toolbox, users can then take the recommended projector and immediately harness the full suite of calculator tools without reentering data.
The Calculator Toolbox operates within all mainstream web browsers, making it easily accessible to anyone with internet access. DPI dealers and interested parties can find a direct link to the Toolbox at the dedicated navigation button mentioned above, as well as at the top of each projector landing page at www.digitalprojection.com.
We hope you’ll take advantage of this beneficial tool.
Lisa Ortega Hire
Mizzen Marketing is pleased to announce the appointment of Lisa Ortega as the Central Regional Manager for the Texas territory. As the newest "Mizzen Link", Lisa's outreach will focus on enhancing communications with Integrators and Consultants within the region, providing product awareness and support for Mizzen's line-up of outstanding manufacturer partners.
Lisa comes to Mizzen with 12 years' experience working on both the manufacturing and rep sides of AV within the ProAV and Residential markets. Her past appointments include sales and marketing roles at Stewart Filmscreen, AV Partners Manufacturers Representatives, and Acoustic Innovations. Most importantly, Lisa carries a passion for what technological advancements have done for the world around us, be it a conference room that helps connects ideas or a home theater that brings a family together.
"When you really consider what we get to do in our jobs," Lisa says, "it's truly a gift to be at the forefront of AV, dealing with technologies and applications the rest of the world must wait to see. I am excited about the opportunity to share my experience with Mizzen for the benefit of our dealer, consultant and manufacturer partners."
Dave Taylor commented, "Dealers and consultants are going to love working with Lisa. She's a consummate professional with an unusual combination of compelling sales and marketing talents, along with strong organizational skills and an excellent technical grasp of what makes AV work."
You can learn more about Lisa's journey within the AV Channel by visiting her LinkedIn Profile at www.linkedin.com/pub/lisa-ortega/1/598/158.
Feel free to contact Lisa directly at:
Cell - (469) 766-6124
Email - lisa@mizzenmarketing.com
CSI-Brahler New Products
TV One New Products
TV One has a number of new product announcements and I want to pull them all together in one document.
First, the C2-6104 DVI-I Multiviewer has had good success over its first few months. We will be following it with the C2-6204 3G-SDI Multiviewer in January. The C2-6204 will have the same basic features of the C2-6104, but will include 3G-SDI AND DVI-I outputs. List price on both products is $4,900.
The new CORIO Tools Suite is now on the website as a no charge download. This is a vast improvement over its predecessor and can control multiple processors from within one session. Here is the link to it:
http://tvone.crmdesk.com/answer.aspx?aid=8785&back=search.aspx%3Fquery%3dsoftware%2bdownload
The 1T-CT-691 and 1T-CT-692 is an HDMI v1.2 wireless transmit/receive pair with a working range of 60 ft. It can operate as either a point to point or multipoint. It is HDCP compliant. Maximum resolution is XGA; 1080p30; 1080i. Approximately late January availability. List price will be $495 each or $990 for the pair.
The 1T-CT-570 is a DVI-D over Fiberoptic transmit/receive pair with a working range of 1500 ft. It requires a 4-core fiber cable which is available from a number of sources. Maximum resolution is WUXGA (1900x1200) and 1080p60. These are currently in stock and shipping. List price for the pair is $595.
1T-CT-420 is an economy transmit/receive set for RGBHV over Cat.5. Maximum range is 590 ft. Maximum resolution is 1280x1024. These are currently in stock and shipping. List price for the pair is $275.
The LM-503HD is a triple 5” HD Universal LCD monitor in a rackmount frame. Inputs are SD/HD-SDI, PC, YC, YUV/YPbPr on 3-BNC; CV on BNC. Availability in late December. List price is $4,650.
Finally, the P2-105 Power Supply has been available for quite some time. This supply has 5 12v outputs rated at 1A each. They will power any of the C2-1000 series, any of the S2 series, and any of the TV One Task products that use 12v. (If you’re not aware, SOME One Task products use 5v.) They will not power the C2-2000 series due to the higher current demands of those products. They have the twist-lock coaxial connectors and will rackmount with the C2/S2 series rackmount kits. Here’s a great way to eliminate some of the rats nest of wires around AC strips and provide a reliable source of power for multiple product installs.
TV One Announces New DVI over Fiber Optic Extender System
Erlanger, KY, November 30, 2009 – The new 1T-CT-570 DVI-D over Fiber Optic Transmission System includes the 1T-CT-571 Transmitter and the 1T-CT-572 Receiver. The DVI Fiber Optic Extender is a high performance system used to transmit PC signals and HDTV video at resolutions up to WUXGA and 1080p respectively over distances up to 1640 ft (500 meters). Utilizing very small footprints, the 1T-CT-571 Transmitter connects directly to the source device’s DVI output connector and the 1T-CT-572 Receiver connects directly to the display or other destination device’s DVI input connector.
Four Fiber Optic cables provide a RF immune, virtually lossless method for transporting the video signal to a remote location. No adjustments are required and setup consists of simply making certain that the source device’s output resolution matches the destination device’s capabilities, plus insuring that the cables are securely and correctly connected. Two 5VDC Power Adapters are provided, however, most PC’s and other source devices provide sufficient power via their DVI output connector to power the 1T-CT-571 Transmitter.
The 1T-CT-570 System has a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of $595.00. Please contact TV One for a demonstration.
TV One Wins Award For Best Video Product
The Worship Facilities Conference & Expo awards TV One for Best Video Switcher/Scaler/Mixer with the C2-6104 CORIOview Video Processor
ERLANGER, KY, November 16, 2009
TV One is excited to receive the show award for Best Video Switcher/Scaler/Mixer at the October Worship Facilities Conference & Expo (WFX) recently held in Charlotte, NC. The WFX New Product Awards recognize the most innovative new building and technology products to hit the house of worship market.
Jay Gonzalez, Southeast Regional Manager for TV One was present to accept the award and states, “I am proud to accept this award on behalf of TV One. We have a lot of talented engineers who along with the entire staff work hard to provide products that are unique to the industry and the C2-6104 CORIOview certainly fits into this award category and we are pleased to have this product selected by WFX.”
The C2-6104 4-Window DVI-I Processor has five DVI-I inputs (including one for cascade or background usage) to place up to 4 sizeable windows on a single DVI-I output. Each window is powered by a CORIO®2 scaler providing full PIP flexibility. DVI-D resolutions up to 1920x1200@60Hz and 1080p are supported along with analog DVI-A (RGBHV/YUV/YPbPr via optional HD-15 adapter) resolutions up to 2048x2048 at virtually any refresh rate.
Color borders and source labeling are provided for each window. Four image stores are built into the unit which can each display one of ten user loadable graphic images to be used in place of an input. The key mode allows any window to be keyed over any other window with variable priority/ layer control on any Chromakey, Lumakey, and mixing channel with precise 4:4:4 keying at the pixel level.
The CORIOview multi-viewer has powerful control capability with ten front panel presets (50 total) and RS-232/RS-4232/RS-485 or Ethernet control with full adjustments of all the parameters, while utilizing a front panel LCD menu system to aid in quick setup at the unit. The new CORIOtools Suite also fully integrates into the CORIOview along with many third party control system interfaces.
Outstanding control, flexibility, and quality is what made the TV One C2-6104 CORIOview an award winning video switcher/scaler/mixer at the WFX show in Charlotte, NC.
BTX appoints Mizzen Marketing as Rep
BTX Technologies,a global value-added distributor and manufacturer of interface and integration products, today announced that Texas-based Mizzen Marketing Resources and North Carolina-based Precision Sales Group (PSG) will be representing the company in the south central and southeastern United States, respectively. Through individual marketing agreements, Mizzen will provide sales, marketing, and dealer support to BTX and its resellers in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas, and PSG will provide the same in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
Mizzen Marketing Resources has built its solid reputation providing the pro A/V community with video and media conferencing and collaboration, digital signage and streaming, and integrated room system solutions. The company supports its manufacturer and dealer partners in creating a mutually satisfying and profitable relationship with each other and the end user.
"We are thrilled to have the opportunity to work with BTX," said Dave Taylor, owner of Mizzen Marketing. "The company's unique patented solutions along with their engineering and manufacturing capabilities make BTX a very exciting line."
PSG is a manufacturer representative agency specializing in commercial and residential A/V technology. The company has more than 15 years of experience spanning all facets of the consumer electronics and pro A/V industry.
"As a team we are excited about working closely with BTX, a company that boasts a long history of innovative products, customer service, and support," said Jon Perry, president of PSG. "We look forward to introducing the breadth of the company's product line across all our vertical markets."
"The sales professionals at Mizzen Marketing and PSG have provided A/V integrators in their territories with the highest level of sales and support for more than two decades. We are very pleased to be working with each of these two organizations," said Greg Schwartz, president of BTX Technologies. "Through our new agreements with Mizzen and PSG, we are even better prepared to provide the growing BTX reseller network and its customers with professional solutions, service, and support."
Magenta Research Establishes Magenta Applications Assistance Program (MAAP)
New Milford, CT, October 1, 2009 -Magenta Research, the leader in the extension, distribution, and switching of video/audio/serial signals over UTP and fiber optic cable, has announced the establishment of the Magenta Application Assistance Program (MAAP). The MAAP program will deliver an application design service to qualified industry professionals. The MAAP program will leverage the deep industry experience of the Magenta Research team and help provide elegant solutions for multi-source, bi-directional RS232 and distance challenges in AV installations. To learn more about MAAP, please visit: www.magenta-research.com.
"While vendors make promises that their functionality will 'evolve' to 'meet standards for meaningful use,' the rapid pace of change in digital signage and AV systems means that integrators and consultants can't afford to wait for innovation and are expecting a lot more support and service from their key vendors," said Bob Michaels, Magenta Research’s President. "As a result, Magenta Research is providing MAAP for two core reasons: first, we are uniquely positioned to leverage our team’s deep knowledge of the changing technical landscape, and second, the industry needs a quality company to step up and provide high-touch service to their key supporters. Innovation in the Pro AV market is happening at a revolutionary speed, and distribution solutions, whether digital or analog, are moving at an evolutionary pace—we want people to know there is a better way."
Digital Projection appoints Mizzen Marketing as Rep
Mansfield, Texas.....Mizzen Marketing is pleased to announce the addition of Digital Projection to our lineup of exceptional manufacturers, effective May 1.
A digital imaging pioneer and industry leader, Digital Projection International (DPI) manufactures and distributes an extensive and expanding line of ultra high-performance 3-chip and single-chip DLP® projection systems. These projectors are the reference standard for demanding applications such as large-venue, live-event staging, Fortune 5000, homeland security, education, medical and scientific research, command and control, digital cinema, commercial entertainment, worship and elite home cinema.
Multiple company accolades include two Emmy® Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Engineering Development by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. DPI remains the first and only projector manufacturer to win the coveted award.
We look forward to discussing your potential application for Digital Projection products, which range from compact and cost-effective single-chip DLP projectors to the biggest and baddest 3-chip DLP projectors of them all - and now include optional 3D capability!
Feel free to get in touch directly with DPI's regional Market Development Manager, Eric Lardner at elardner@digitalprojection.com, or 972.567.3953.
Black Diamond Video and Brightline join Mizzen Team
Mizzen Marketing has joined forces with two more dynamic manufacturers in February; Black Diamond Video and Brightline. Brightline, www.brightlines.com, manufactures revolutionary lighting systems, setting the standard in energy-efficient lighting for videoconference, telepresence and distance learning applications. |