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DUTCH COURAGE
Listed under: Show News
Published: Thursday, January 22, 2009
It’s that time of year once again, when the movers and shakers of the CI industry prepare to descend upon Amsterdam’s RAI Centre for the annual Integrated Systems Europe trade show.
Taking place from 3rd to 5th February, this year’s event promises to be even bigger than ever, with more than 500 exhibitors displaying their wares across seven halls, and organisers confident that attendance figures will top the 25,000 mark.
Size aside, other additions to look out for this year include a new
Residential Solutions Area in Hall 9 which is sure to interest some of you, and a dedicated Digital Signage Zone occupying Hall 12. As a sign (no pun intended) of just how much this nascent sector has grown over the past year, the latter will be accompanied by the Digital Out Of Home (DOOH)
business conference.
Running parallel to ISE, this will see presentations from numerous advertising agencies, and give delegates the chance to network with system integrators, location owners and brand managers. There will also be the opportunity to brush up on your technical knowledge by taking part in training and education programmes hosted by CEDIA and InfoComm International, while the evening of the 2nd will see the winners of the EMEA+ InAVation Awards 2009 announced over the duration of a champagne reception and three-course meal at Amsterdam’s Hotel Okura.
But for many of you, the main point of business will of course be the vast array of gear, gadgets and systems that the major CI players will be unveiling. Here then, are our tips on what’s worth checking out on the show floor …
MONITOR AUDIO: STAND 10L117
As you may have spotted, the front cover of this issue boasts a sumptuous image of this British company’s Radius HD range of compact satellite speakers. Not only will visitors to the stand be treated to this impressive new line-up, also on show will be speakers from the Platinum series, Gold GS, and the versatile 100, 200 and 300 series of architectural speakers, including the new C265LCR and C280LCR models. And if you do pay Monitor Audio a visit next month, be sure to check out the up and coming AirStream 10 Internet Radio.
Contact: +44 (0)1268 740 580 http://www.monitoraudio.co.uk
TANNOY: STAND 5Q86
Joining Tannoy’s Definition Install range of loudspeakers, the new iw210s will be putting in a welcome appearance. This impressive range of CI products has been built around the unique high sensitivity Tannoy Dual Concentric drive unit and is intended to be hidden within a custom designed installation; mounted on a wall either behind the screen or acoustically transparent decorative panels, with no appreciable loss of performance. The latest addition the range is the Definition Install iw210s in-wall subwoofer, which has been designed to underpin and accompany the existing iw63 DC and iw60 EFX in-wall loudspeaker products, delivering effortless and powerful low-frequency performance to rival that of many cabinet-based models. For a closer look at what’s on offer, be sure to stop by stand 5Q86.
Contact: http://www.tannoy.com
CRESTRON: STANDS 1F14 & 1F23
Set to make a considerable showing at ISE, Crestron will be unveiling a raft of new products including the DigitalMedia system, which routes and distributes HDMI in addition to managing HDCP and EDID data, and the new permanent iPod-based home audio solution, the iServer. Joining the company’s range of controllers, the MLX-2 handheld remote features ZigBee 2-way RF wireless communications and no less than 57 programmable pushbuttons, while the TPS-6X touchpanel boasts a colour touchscreen, tiltable docking base and sleek design. Additional highlights will include the new European DIN Rail lighting solution, a new version of the RoomView software development kits, and several new QuickMedia solutions, including the latest version of the MPS.
Contact: +44 (0)845 873 8787 http://www.crestron.co.uk
ARMOUR HOME: STAND 11J80
Maintaining its high profile at the show, Armour Home will be showcasing a number of wares from Systemline such as the new ALM3 series of active in-ceiling speakers which benefit from switchable infrared and Titanium drive units, and the latest wireless touchscreens and keypad designs. With the new improved designs of the Systemline ‘HomeNet’ range of network products and updates to the Systemline ‘SystemNet’ control system also on offer, this is sure to be a popular stand.
Contact: +44 (0)1279 501 111 http://www.armourhome.co.uk
SMART-E: STAND 1L91
Debuting on the Smart-e stand will be a new multi-format AV solution that receives and transmits a mix of analogue and HDMI signals, combines local and remote connections, and can be controlled via IP. Combining the switching and distribution of both analogue (RGBHV) and HDMI signals within the same unit, the SmartMIX can handle 16 source devices and transmitting up to eight displays over 200-metres of CAT 5/5e/6/7/8 structured cabling.
Contact: +44 (0)1306 628 264 http://www.smart-e.co.uk
GEFEN: STAND 1G51
Several new rack-mountable HDMI switchers will presented by Gefen, including the 8x4 HDMI Matrix which connects eight HDMI sources to four HDMI displays. Delivering 1080p Full HD video, this matrix is ideal for any client requiring a wide variety of hi-def sources to be accessed from multiple displays. Giving the same access, with the added ability to extend all four HDMI displays up to 50-meters at 1080p Full HD, is the 8x4 HDMI over CAT-5 Matrix, while Gefen’s 8x8 HDMI Matrix routes 1080p Full HD resolutions from any eight sources to any eight HDMI displays or projectors. If that isn’t enough to entice you, the HDMI v1.3 over Fiber Extender and the HDMI v1.3 over CAT-5 Extender will also be on display.
Contact: http://www.gefen.com
BMB ELECTRONICS: STANDS 1K30 & M22
With an ever-expanding portfolio of brands, BMB will be highlighting several new products, including the Niles ZR-6 multi-zone receiver, ReQuest’s Intelligent Media Client and the MX-6000 home theatre remote control from URC. The new Ghost Series of TruAudio speakers will also be putting in an appearance alongside offerings from BMB’s latest addition, Sanus and with free one-on-one training sessions for all brands, this stand is sure to get a lot of attention. To make an appointment for the show, please email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Contact: +44 (0)1359 253 555 http://www.bmbelectronics.co.uk
SVI & SMARTLIFE INTERNATIONAL: STAND 11M39
One stand that should not be missed, is of course ours! Bonnie, Chantell and I will be there throughout the show along with some of our colleagues from our renowned sister title, SmartLife International, so do feel free to stop by, have a chat and grab some free copies. We look forward to seeing you there!
Contact: +44 (0)1205 505 959
wwww.svimag.com
INVISION
A number of brands from Invision’s portfolio will be found at the show, and one of the highlights is the European debut of Waterfall’s Diamond Glass Niagara loudspeakers. Designed and built as two separate 15mm thick diamond glass enclosures, acoustically isolated from each other, Niagara speakers produce detailed, vibrant and naturally open sound. Polk Audio meanwhile is launching the SurroundBar 360° DVD Theater. This two-piece surround sound system comprises a single SurroundBar 360 multi-channel loudspeaker and a separate, compact electronics console that contains an integrated DVD/CD player, SDA signal-processing amplifier, AM/FM radio, and a host of digital, analogue, USB, and video inputs.
Contact: http://www.invisionuk.com
Opening hours:
Tuesday, 3 February
10:00 - 18:00
Wednesday, 4 February
9:30 - 18:00
Thursday 5 February
9:30 - 16:00
The Digital Out Of Home Conference will take place on Monday, 2 February and conclude on Tuesday, 3 February, 2009.
Online pre-registration: € 25 (£18 approx.)
Onsite registration: € 40 (£29 approx.)
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION VISIT: http://www.iseurope.org
Size aside, other additions to look out for this year include a new
Residential Solutions Area in Hall 9 which is sure to interest some of you, and a dedicated Digital Signage Zone occupying Hall 12. As a sign (no pun intended) of just how much this nascent sector has grown over the past year, the latter will be accompanied by the Digital Out Of Home (DOOH)
business conference.
Running parallel to ISE, this will see presentations from numerous advertising agencies, and give delegates the chance to network with system integrators, location owners and brand managers. There will also be the opportunity to brush up on your technical knowledge by taking part in training and education programmes hosted by CEDIA and InfoComm International, while the evening of the 2nd will see the winners of the EMEA+ InAVation Awards 2009 announced over the duration of a champagne reception and three-course meal at Amsterdam’s Hotel Okura.
But for many of you, the main point of business will of course be the vast array of gear, gadgets and systems that the major CI players will be unveiling. Here then, are our tips on what’s worth checking out on the show floor …
MONITOR AUDIO: STAND 10L117
As you may have spotted, the front cover of this issue boasts a sumptuous image of this British company’s Radius HD range of compact satellite speakers. Not only will visitors to the stand be treated to this impressive new line-up, also on show will be speakers from the Platinum series, Gold GS, and the versatile 100, 200 and 300 series of architectural speakers, including the new C265LCR and C280LCR models. And if you do pay Monitor Audio a visit next month, be sure to check out the up and coming AirStream 10 Internet Radio.
Contact: +44 (0)1268 740 580 http://www.monitoraudio.co.uk
TANNOY: STAND 5Q86
Joining Tannoy’s Definition Install range of loudspeakers, the new iw210s will be putting in a welcome appearance. This impressive range of CI products has been built around the unique high sensitivity Tannoy Dual Concentric drive unit and is intended to be hidden within a custom designed installation; mounted on a wall either behind the screen or acoustically transparent decorative panels, with no appreciable loss of performance. The latest addition the range is the Definition Install iw210s in-wall subwoofer, which has been designed to underpin and accompany the existing iw63 DC and iw60 EFX in-wall loudspeaker products, delivering effortless and powerful low-frequency performance to rival that of many cabinet-based models. For a closer look at what’s on offer, be sure to stop by stand 5Q86.
Contact: http://www.tannoy.com
CRESTRON: STANDS 1F14 & 1F23
Set to make a considerable showing at ISE, Crestron will be unveiling a raft of new products including the DigitalMedia system, which routes and distributes HDMI in addition to managing HDCP and EDID data, and the new permanent iPod-based home audio solution, the iServer. Joining the company’s range of controllers, the MLX-2 handheld remote features ZigBee 2-way RF wireless communications and no less than 57 programmable pushbuttons, while the TPS-6X touchpanel boasts a colour touchscreen, tiltable docking base and sleek design. Additional highlights will include the new European DIN Rail lighting solution, a new version of the RoomView software development kits, and several new QuickMedia solutions, including the latest version of the MPS.
Contact: +44 (0)845 873 8787 http://www.crestron.co.uk
ARMOUR HOME: STAND 11J80
Maintaining its high profile at the show, Armour Home will be showcasing a number of wares from Systemline such as the new ALM3 series of active in-ceiling speakers which benefit from switchable infrared and Titanium drive units, and the latest wireless touchscreens and keypad designs. With the new improved designs of the Systemline ‘HomeNet’ range of network products and updates to the Systemline ‘SystemNet’ control system also on offer, this is sure to be a popular stand.
Contact: +44 (0)1279 501 111 http://www.armourhome.co.uk
SMART-E: STAND 1L91
Debuting on the Smart-e stand will be a new multi-format AV solution that receives and transmits a mix of analogue and HDMI signals, combines local and remote connections, and can be controlled via IP. Combining the switching and distribution of both analogue (RGBHV) and HDMI signals within the same unit, the SmartMIX can handle 16 source devices and transmitting up to eight displays over 200-metres of CAT 5/5e/6/7/8 structured cabling.
Contact: +44 (0)1306 628 264 http://www.smart-e.co.uk
GEFEN: STAND 1G51
Several new rack-mountable HDMI switchers will presented by Gefen, including the 8x4 HDMI Matrix which connects eight HDMI sources to four HDMI displays. Delivering 1080p Full HD video, this matrix is ideal for any client requiring a wide variety of hi-def sources to be accessed from multiple displays. Giving the same access, with the added ability to extend all four HDMI displays up to 50-meters at 1080p Full HD, is the 8x4 HDMI over CAT-5 Matrix, while Gefen’s 8x8 HDMI Matrix routes 1080p Full HD resolutions from any eight sources to any eight HDMI displays or projectors. If that isn’t enough to entice you, the HDMI v1.3 over Fiber Extender and the HDMI v1.3 over CAT-5 Extender will also be on display.
Contact: http://www.gefen.com
BMB ELECTRONICS: STANDS 1K30 & M22
With an ever-expanding portfolio of brands, BMB will be highlighting several new products, including the Niles ZR-6 multi-zone receiver, ReQuest’s Intelligent Media Client and the MX-6000 home theatre remote control from URC. The new Ghost Series of TruAudio speakers will also be putting in an appearance alongside offerings from BMB’s latest addition, Sanus and with free one-on-one training sessions for all brands, this stand is sure to get a lot of attention. To make an appointment for the show, please email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Contact: +44 (0)1359 253 555 http://www.bmbelectronics.co.uk
SVI & SMARTLIFE INTERNATIONAL: STAND 11M39
One stand that should not be missed, is of course ours! Bonnie, Chantell and I will be there throughout the show along with some of our colleagues from our renowned sister title, SmartLife International, so do feel free to stop by, have a chat and grab some free copies. We look forward to seeing you there!
Contact: +44 (0)1205 505 959
wwww.svimag.com
INVISION
A number of brands from Invision’s portfolio will be found at the show, and one of the highlights is the European debut of Waterfall’s Diamond Glass Niagara loudspeakers. Designed and built as two separate 15mm thick diamond glass enclosures, acoustically isolated from each other, Niagara speakers produce detailed, vibrant and naturally open sound. Polk Audio meanwhile is launching the SurroundBar 360° DVD Theater. This two-piece surround sound system comprises a single SurroundBar 360 multi-channel loudspeaker and a separate, compact electronics console that contains an integrated DVD/CD player, SDA signal-processing amplifier, AM/FM radio, and a host of digital, analogue, USB, and video inputs.
Contact: http://www.invisionuk.com
Opening hours:
Tuesday, 3 February
10:00 - 18:00
Wednesday, 4 February
9:30 - 18:00
Thursday 5 February
9:30 - 16:00
The Digital Out Of Home Conference will take place on Monday, 2 February and conclude on Tuesday, 3 February, 2009.
Online pre-registration: € 25 (£18 approx.)
Onsite registration: € 40 (£29 approx.)
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION VISIT: http://www.iseurope.org
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