All Articles Tagged Processors

CE Pro Editors | 07/23 12:35 PM,

Mountlake Terrace, WA — AudioControl, the U.S. based designer and manufacturer of high performance audio components, announces the addition of their most powerful theater amplifier to date, the new seven-channel Savoy G3. Designed to stimulate enthusiasts both audibly and visually, the Savoy G3 combines AudioControl’s legendary audio performance with a highly stylish cosmetic design. The high power levels of the Savoy G3 allows it to be an active participant in even the most demanding theater systems. The Savoy G3 is a seven-channel amplifier that incorporates a unique and highly efficient… View this story

CE Pro Editors | 03/08 04:28 AM, 0 Comments

Extron Electronics says it has purchased the Products Engineering and Development Division of Electrosonic Group, a worldwide A/V systems integration and service provider. The Electrosonic Group systems integration and service business is not part of the acquisition and will continue forward as a wholly independent organization. Electrosonic's Products Division is an innovator in video and graphics over IP encoders and decoders, HD video players, and multi-image display processors. It has been operating as a stand-alone division from the systems integration and service business since February 2009. The acquisition includes all… View this story

CE Pro Editors | 01/25 01:30 PM, 0 Comments

Almo Professional A/V has been named as a national distributor for QSC Audio Products, LLC. Based on the agreement, Almo Professional A/V dealers can now incorporate QSC amplifiers, speakers, digital signal processors and other professional audio products into their orders for one-stop shopping and greater profit potential. QSC will exhibit its newest professional amplifiers and speakers during Almo Professional A/V’s E4 AV Tour, a traveling education and networking event that will stop next in Anaheim , Calif. on February 16, 2010 . “We were very discerning in our decision to… View this story

Julie Jacobson | 07/31 04:16 AM, 7 Comments

Crestron is coming out with a super high-end surround sound system under the new Procise brand. During an unprecedented look behind the scenes at Crestron's 100,000 square-foot R&D Center (Building 22) in Rockleigh, N.J., CEO and founder George Feldstein provided a glimpse of the new Procise PSPHD 7.3 surround sound system with video processor. "It has the absolutely latest killer surround sound processor and equalization," Feldstein says. You can use the product in 7.1, 7.2 or 7.3 mode and the system alters its bass accordingly. The PSPHD features an amp… View this story

Robert Archer | 07/16 06:10 AM, 17 Comments

Preamplifers/processors (pre/pros) are a popular system upgrade for many installers, including a majority of the CE Pro 100. But pre/pros are less mainstream than A/V receivers because of their cost and the added labor they require to install. When compared to the workman-like features of an A/V receiver, however, pre/pros offer several step-up qualities. For example, many high-performance manufacturers offer modular designs that allow for upgrades, as well as software-based firmware and flash memory upgrades. According to the CE Pro 100 Brand Analysis, the top 5 pre/pro manufacturers are: IntegraLexiconRotelMcIntoshDenonClick… View this story

Robert Archer | 05/29 05:05 AM, 0 Comments

For most installers, the three tenets of a good product are consistency, differentiated performance and flexibility. Key Digital's KD-VPHD3 A/V processor and switcher offers these traits at a price point that can be incorporated into a client's bid without blowing up the budget. The slim unit fits easily into an equipment rack, and its back panel has enough connections to handle everything from console gaming systems and computers to traditional DVD/Blu-ray players and VCRs. In my system, I connected my Blu-ray, HD-DVD and DVD players, a Wii system and HD/DVR… View this story

Arlen Schweiger | 03/06 06:48 AM, 0 Comments

Anthem is now shipping its Statement D2v, version two, preamplifier/processor. For our friends from north of the border, let’s just say this generation Statement compared to the original packs a punch like Canadian beer compared to American. The Statement D2v has your client more than well covered on the HDMI side, as the rear panel has barely any surface room not covered by an input or output, starting with four more HDMI 1.3c inputs and one more HDMI 1.3c output—that brings those totals on D2v to eight inputs and two… View this story

Steve Crowe | 01/20 10:51 AM, 0 Comments

Crestron has unveiled its new IPAC (Integrated Professional Automation Computer) 2-Series processor, the IPAC-GL1, for lighting and automation. The compact unit, designed to be mounted in a standard 3-gang electrical box, is used as the central control processor for a Crestron Green Light power switching system. It has built-in relays, sensor inputs, Ethernet, Cresnet, and RS-232 ports for connectivity. Other features: Onboard e-Control Web serverUp to 210 switched loadsCameo keypads (up to 16 total)41 occupancy sensors and photo sensors100 time clock eventsThe IPAC-GL1 uses a built-in astronomical clock to automatically… View this story

Steve Crowe | 01/19 09:21 AM, 0 Comments

Meridian, which recently acquired Sooloos, has unveiled its HD621 HDMI Audio Processor that provides 6:1 video switching for HDMI components via a single cable. The HD621 separates audio from the data stream at the HDMI source and outputs the audio via audio-only connections compatible with Meridian surround controllers. It can output the audio on Meridian's Mulitchannel High Resolution (MMHR) interface on 8 channels at a 96 kHz sample rate. The HD621 also has SmartLink output where four RCA jacks each carry two channels of audio (96 kHz sample rate) encrypted… View this story

Julie Jacobson | 01/09 07:57 AM, 0 Comments

Anthem, developer of high-performance A/V processors, is teaming up with JVC and SI Screens to deliver complete home theater packages. "Our intention is to bundle projectors, processors and screens," says Jack Shafton, director of sales and marketing for Anthem's sister company Paradigm. The JVC product will be branded Anthem, but the screens will keep their SI names, Shafton says. The bundles should be available by the end of Q1. What they won't include are Paradigm speakers, says Shafton, but Paradigm is doing some pinch-hitting of its own. The manufacturer of… View this story