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AudioQuest Intros Niagara 3000 Noise-Dissipation System

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Niagara 3000AudioQuest sets to stop noise contamination and current compression with the Niagara 3000-- a model incorporating almost all technology making the Niagara series, including the AC Ground-Noise Dissipation System, Transient Power Correction and wide-bandwidth Level-X linear filtering.

The Niagara 3000 is a noise-dissipation system with rack-friendly dimensions. It includes 2-RU rack ears, and is designed for two-channel and custom-install applications. It lacks the patented dielectric-biased symmetrical power isolation transformers from the 7000, and instead of the 90 amps peak current reserve available in the 5000 and 7000, the 3000 provides power amplifiers a current reservoir of over 55 amps peak (up to 25mS).

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Pulse-Eight Intros neo:8a Matrix

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Pulse-Eight announces the neo:8a-- a flagship HDMI fixed format 8x10 HDBaseT matrix featuring added audio breakout functionality and eight HDBaseT 70m Class B PoH receiver.

Pulse neo:8aAs a successor to the neo:8 matrix, the neo:8a features the added benefit of a dedicated audio breakout from each HDMI source, making it a suitable solution for extended into audio distribution and amplifier products. With HDBaseT Class B support, it extends 4K video signals up to 40m and 1080p signals up to 70m.

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Access Intros Branded Stackable Switches

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Access Networks announces an own line of Access Networks-branded stackable switches, available individually and as part of the custom Core Systems, replacing the Ruckus ICX Switch series.

Access Networks stackable

The ANX 7150 line of switches is aimed at installers in need of reliable and scalable networking solutions for residential and commercial applications. It has the same features as the original Ruckus-branded ICX switches, but with Access Networks branding. The line includes 7 switches, offering a variety of options installers can tailor to the size of scope of any projects. A combination of up to 12 switches per stack can be employed, with long-distance stacking up to 10km using standard optics or cables.

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The Steinway Lyngdorf-Approved Pulse-Eight Ultra Receiver

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AV control and distribution manufacturer Pulse-Eight launches the Pulse-Eight Ultra Receiver-- a product officially approved by Steinway Lyngdorf to work with the Steinway & Sons P300 immersive sound processor.

Ultra Receiver

The Ultra Receiver is a HDBaseT 4K60 Type-A compliant receiver solution. It employs DSC technology to enable long-distance transmission (up to 100m) of HDMI 2.0 video (4K 60Hz with 4:4:4 chroma encoding) and 100Mbps ethernet over a single ethernet cable. Just 13mm high, the Ultra Receiver is ideal for discrete installation behind ultra-thin TVs.

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ISE 2020 Debut for SurgeX Squid

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SurgeX presents the Squid power management device at ISE 2020-- a product offering networked control and analytics of AC and DC, front-end protection via SurgeX Multi-Stage surge suppression and monitoring and management capabilities.

SurgeX Storm

Squid includes two 5V USB ports for charging and network troubleshooting and eight outputs. Four outputs are traditional controlled and monitored IEC receptacles, and four are DC, eliminating the need for wall warts or a two-box solution. Installers can control the AC and DC ports by using a relay-based system, meaning the device can be monitored and easily integrated into 3rd party control systems.

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Just Add Power Intros 3G 708POE Transmitter

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Just Add Power announces the 3G 708POE transmitter at ISE 2020, a device the company describes as a means for installers to cost-effectively add a stereo analog audio output to 3G Ultra HD over IP systems.

Just Add Power transmitter

“By extracting audio from sources and outputting it via a 3.5 mm port, the 708POE makes it simple for integrators to incorporate two-channel stereo receivers and amplifiers into their J+P systems,” Just Add Power adds. “Offering an upgrade to our popular 707POE, the new transmitter delivers this additional functionality at a groundbreaking price.”

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ISE Launch for Open AV-Over-IP Standard

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At ISE 2020 the Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS) proAV working group announces Internet Protocol Media Experience (IPMX)-- a set of open standards and specifications enabling carriage of compressed and uncompressed video, audio and data over IP networks.

AIMSAccording to the organisation, IPMX addresses the need for a single set of common, ubiquitous standards-based protocols ensuring interoperability for AV over IP. In addition to simplifying the implementation of SMPTE st 2110 and ensuring interoperability for AV-over-IP systems, IPMX incorporates further features tailored to proAV installations. These include AMWA NMOS IS-04 and IS-05 for discovery, registration and connection management, and specifications for copy protection and security.

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