SHOW REVIEW: ISE 2014
fit in the space between a flatpanel display and the wall or mounting surface behind it. Also new was the SmartAudio
SSA-3220 32 x 20 switch, which is a distributed audio solution housed in a compact 2U rackmountable design. It includes 16 analogue and 16 digital selectable inputs, 20 outputs (16 analogue plus four S/PDIF) for passing analogue line-level audio to an external amplifier.
CONNECTIVITY, CONTROL, COLLABORATION Analog Way showed the two latest additions to its Midra series of mid-range mixers/seamless switchers – Eikos² and Saphyr. These both feature 10 seamless inputs and 16 input sockets, including four DVI-D, four HDMI and four 3G-SDI. The systems can switch quickly and seamlessly between inputs without fading through black or losing sync. The company also showed the
new version 1.4 of its Ascender 48 multiscreeen seamless switcher. This contains 48 scalers, but as the company demonstrated, two can be linked together to form a single system with two live Mosaic Previews, 84 inputs and 96 scalers. eyevis launched its netPIX
4900 graphic controller for control and conference rooms. It features new input and output
cards, a new Switch-Fabric- Backplane and an optimised housing concept. It makes possible the input and output processing of 4K/Ultra HD signals and the transmission of audio via HDMI. Elsewhere on the company’s stand, visitors could see the new and improved omniSHAPES which are now capable of displaying active- stereo 3D images thanks to 120Hz image processing. Dexon returned to Amsterdam
having responded to customer requests at ISE 2013 for a simpler, cheaper product: the DIMAX404 4 x 4 intelligent matrix, a standalone unit that accepts different input signal formats and switches and scales them to the required output resolution. All current industrial signal standards and formats are supported on the four inputs. Other features include seamless switch, transition switch and PIP to ensure high picture quality on the outputs. Gefen presented its range of new IP-based KVM extenders for HDMI, DVI and VGA. These allow digital and analogue video signals to be into a Gigabit Ethernet network and output at any point. They extend USB, RS- 232, IR and bi-directional analogue audio signals, and support resolutions up to 1080p and WUXGA. A specifically
developed codec allows for a latency of approximately 20ms, using a visually lossless compression scheme. First-time ISE exhibitor
Huawei was showing its TE series of videoconferencing systems, which are claimed to be the first to offer 1080p60, wireless connections and voice dialling. The 1080p30 TE30 was launched in October, and has since sold more than 5,000 worldwide. ISE 2014 saw the launch of the 1080p60 TE40, TE50 and TE60, which add a rising number of I/O ports, including 3G-SDI, as the model number increases. Jupiter Systems was highlighting its Canvas display
‘I’m concerned that the power and spend of visual technology companies is starting to push audio companies to one side.’ Anthony Taylor, managing director, Martin Audio
‘The stress when you enter the rebooking office!’ Geert Polfliet, m
marketing manager, Apart Audio
‘I worry a little bit that the show might get too big. Is there an
collaboration software, which features new mobile connectivity. Canvas allows any source viewable on a traditional display wall to be shared on other devices in real time, anywhere in the world. The software allows for live notation and chat between multiple users whether in front of control room displays, or remotely on laptops, phones and tablets. NewTek, in conjunction with distributor 3D Storm, was exhibiting its TriCaster'TV studio in a box' package. This provides the capability to create a virtual TV studio using a green screen, on to which any panoramic image may be added as a background. TriCaster can also
argument for organising it in a different way?’ Paul Dawes, director of marketing, Peerless-AV
be integrated with Crestron systems. With prices starting at £3,500, the package is finding applications at sports grounds, concert halls, corporate facilities and elsewhere. New from Vaddio was HuddleSTATION, a complete unified communications solution for small meeting rooms, made up of a table-based MicDock and a wall-mounted HuddleSTATION sound bar and camera module. The HuddleSTATION camera has a super-wide-angle lens providing greater than 82º horizontal field of view for even the smallest of rooms. It has a manual pan/tilt mechanism and 3x varifocal zoom lens that further tailors the image for a small room.
WHAT’S THE WORST THING ABOUT THE ISE SHOW? management, YCD Multimedia
‘It’s not long enough – it needs another day.’ Matt Browning, EMEA marketing manager, Crestron
‘I haven’t seen enough of it! Providing free WiFi around the venue would also be a challenge worth exploring.’ Eran Sharon, V
VP product
‘It’s hard to get the balance right between looking outward and looking inward. It would be good to have a non-customer day, where exhibitors could go round and look at each other’s stands.’ Simon Jackson,v
vice president, NEC Display Solutions UK
‘Avoiding getting run over by bicycles!’ Jed Deame, vice president of marketing, RGB Spectrum
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