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URC Intros New Control Hub, Full Multiroom Audio, IP Cams
The new Total Control line includes a 6/8-zone amp, single-zone amp, MRX-100 networked controller, two universal remotes, three IP cameras, a keypad, networked media player and more. Click on the slideshow link below for product images and features.
At CEDIA 2010, the popular manufacturer of universal remotes will introduce a full slate of audio products including multi- and single-zone amplifiers, a streaming media player and a hard-button in-wall keypad.
The company also will debut a new networked control hub, two new universal remotes, three new IP surveillance cameras, and two network switches with and without power over Ethernet (PoE).
All of the products fall into the new Total Control line, as in “Total Control: my house, my way,” says URC marketing director Jon Sienkiewicz.
Multiroom Audio
Because our industry was in dire need of a new multiroom audio system, URC has come to the party with the eight-zone DMS-1200 Digital Multi-zone Amplifier, delivering 50 watts of audio to up to six zones, along with pre-amp outputs for two additional zones that require more power, like the patio.
"We want to be a one-stop shop. … We’re not going to stop until we can control everything in the home."
-- URC marketing director Jon Sienkiewicz, page 2
In addition to the eight-zone amplifier, URC is introducing the DMS-100 single-zone unit, known affectionately as the “add-a-room” amp. It too delivers 50 watts per channel to local speakers and includes a pre-amp output for connection to a local amp or receiver. An audio input allows the unit to stream to other DMS-1200 or DMS-100 amps.
The system was built with scalability in mind, according to Sienkiewicz. “You can start with the DMS-100 in one room, and then later move up to the DMS-1200,” he says, noting that the original single-zone amp wouldn’t be a throw-away. It could always be attached to the multiroom system.
Similarly, if a client starts out with a DMS-1200, additional zones can be added one at a time via the DMS-100.
In addition to the amps, URC is introducing a streaming media player, which we teased back in August.
The rack-mountable SNP-1 Streaming Network Player streams online audio from services such as Pandora and Rhapsody. Plus, it aggregates and streams content – including photos and music -- stored on other devices on the home network.
When asked if the device is DLNA-compatible, Sienkiewicz replied, “I cannot say that” because SNP-1 has not been officially sanctioned by the DLNA powers. He assures us, however, that the product will easily stream content from DLNA-compatible servers.
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I wonder if there is support for IP Cameras using the same H.264 and MJPEG protocol.
If URC is smart they will offer the software to anybody who wants to buy these products. URC could find a nice place in the market where it is used by professionals who are looking for a quality name that isn’t as pricey as Crestron/AMX and consumers who are looking for a quality name that will allow them to DIY while maintaining the feel of a high end system.
No way will they allow a DIY to buy these products. In order to sell these products URC requires dealers to go through a Certification program.
What would URC gain by letting DIY have easy access? Nothing, IMO. What pro products, keep it pro only.
Really bummed to see only FOUR serial ports on the controller. Havent studied these pieces thouroughly yet but does of it replace the MSC-400?
The end user will get their hands on this, regardless, so you might as well embrace them. Plus CE Pros have been ripping people off for years- many end users are as skilled or better then the so called “CE Pro’s”.
Bob, bitter much? OK, so you had a bad experience and want to broad stroke the whole industry as bad? I dont have ONE single customer that thinks I have ripped them off. However, getting to know you might encourage me to charge you double. Might have to be triple to make it worthwhile. BItter babies take extra time to deal with thus the additional compensation would be warranted.
Shame on you.
1% of the population is interested in DIY’ing URC and 50% of them are not capable.
URC “embracing” the DIY guy costs them tens of thousands of dollars trying to support product over the phone.
Typically URC will train a technician and he then installs the product over and over for years and URC never hears from him again. The sales made by this technicians firm pays for the training.
An end user though purchases product once and requires the same or even more training. By more i mean because most wont have the basic technical understanding of control systems and professional remotes so the learning curve will be steeper.
So IMO.. big mistake for URC or any professional product to try and step in Harmony’s playground. Its an expensive place to play.
Agreed 39.
But URC has always maintained that they will be a custom integrator exclusive product…PERIOD. And they are not saying anything different now.
In fact, I have just been receiving emails from AVAD advising that dealers who want to offer certain lines are going to have to get URC “certified” for their newer networked products.
I have really not closely looked at the details of this yet, but I think that this is a good thing.
Will the IP protocol be available so I can run this stuff direct with a tablet or phone. If not, forget it.
Any ideas yet on MSRP for the 8 zone amp? Ready to spec in quotes.
We’ve got prices ...
http://www.cepro.com/article/urc_multizone_audio_pricing_very_competitive/
WOW!!!!
Geez, as a user of URC products for many, many, years this has really got my attention.
So much so in fact that it is going to cause me to delay taking on the Crestron Prodigy line.