NEWS UNITED STATES Lab X launches Xavity
AUDIO-VIDEO bridging platform provider Lab X Technologies has launched Xavity Audio-Video Bridging connectivity. The solution provides turnkey AVB platforms for an expanding list of silicon devices for use in AVB-enabled audio, video and switching products. Xavity-enabled platforms include Xilinx FPGAs, Analog Devices’ Blackfin and Marvell SoCs. Xavity is at the heart of high-channel, high- performance AVB endpoint products currently shipping from manufacturer licensees including Avid Technology, Biamp Systems, Harman, Meyer Sound, plus a number of others soon to be announced. Lab X’s Titanium
UNITED KINGDOM TDMaverick celebrates 20th anniversary
DISTRIBUTOR TDMaverick is celebrating 20 years in business this year. The company, which started life with just six employees, now sells across 14 countries and has grown to include divisions of its own – Hotlamps and Vision. Jon Sidwick, director of
Europe, who has been with the business for 15 years, commented: “I can hardly believe Maverick is celebrating 20 years of selling to the channel. I have been with the business for most of that time and it’s been a great experience, watching the company grow and become the successful business it is today.
“The journey has been a
real rollercoaster ride with some massive highs and one or two challenging lows. During this time we have built many long-standing partnerships across all areas of the business.” Today, Maverick is the leading distributor for
Promethean in the UK and Ireland and has established its Vision brand of pro-audio products and accessories in a number of countries. It has also built a strong presence across Europe with Hotlamps, which focuses on delivering high-quality replacement projector lamps. Looking ahead, Sidwick
expects Maverick to build on its achievements and strong relationships. “The next few years look very exciting for Maverick. We are going to push ourselves hard to offer deeper levels of service, an expanded set of solutions and introduce the Maverick model across more countries.”
www.tdmaverick.co.uk
LOWE’S EXPANDS IRIS LINE The company used this
and a single network connection for guaranteed AV media as well as legacy network control/data. Lee Minich (pictured),
411 ruggedised AVB bridge is also powered by Xavity. Xavity ensures open AVB standards on multiple turnkey platforms for equipment manufacturers of audio and video media network-enabled devices. It also includes features such as glitch-free stream redundancy, cross- platform standardised APIs,
president of Lab X Technologies, said: “With the launch of Xavity, we announce to our licensees and the AV networking ecosystem that Xavity bridge and professional audio endpoint reference designs are first in line for the opening AVnu Alliance certification programmes.” Xavity will be demonstrated on the AVnu Alliance Pavilion (stand 7-K190) at ISE 2013. For more highlights to look out for in Amsterdam, see page 36.
www.labxtechnologies.com
Recent highlights
LG BEGINS SHIPPING FIRST NEXT-GENERATION OLED TELEVISION LG has announced it is taking pre-orders for its next-generation 55in OLED television. The company began shipping the displays in South Korea in January.
CSR BREAKS BARRIER TO AFFORDABLE HOME AUDIO NETWORKS AT CES 2013 Mainstream consumers may soon own and enjoy networked home audio products thanks to two system-level Digital Living Network Alliance platforms introduced by CSR.
year’s CES to introduce more than 15 additions to its Cloud-based smart home solution, Iris.
MARANTZ BEGINS 2013 WITH TRIPLE LAUNCH UK-based manufacturer Marantz has added three new products to its home audio range, including the copper-plated AV8801 preamplifier with 4K video capability.
NUVO UNVEILS WIRELESS AUDIO SYSTEM AT ISE 2013 Its latest multi-room audio solution is said to combine high-fidelity, lossless audio with a quick and straightforward installation and listening variety.
To read these stories and the rest of our residential coverage, go to
www.installation-international.com/residential UNITED STATES PLASA Focus: Orlando launched
REGISTRATION HAS opened for the first PLASA Focus event to be held in Florida. The Orlando show will run from 15 to 16 May 2013 at the Wyndham Orlando Resort. Companies already signed
up to exhibit include Elation, Group One, CAST Software, A.C.T Lighting, Chauvet, Robe, High End and TMB. The show will also feature
world-class speakers, live product demos, free training
sessions and networking opportunities. Running alongside the
exhibition is the Orlando edition of the PLASA Professional Development Programme (PDP). Curated by PLASA, the PDP is a two-day programme of educational sessions designed to give behind-the-scenes access to the region’s most technically challenging projects.
www.plasafocus.com/orlando
www.installation-international.com
February 2013 5
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64 |
Page 65 |
Page 66 |
Page 67 |
Page 68