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HRT
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Broadata
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Tightrope
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Events
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March edition of Scanlines, the newsletter of The Enright Company, Professional Video/Multimedia Representatives,
1801-I Parkcourt Place Suite 100,
Santa Ana, CA 92701 (888) 334-7773.
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Notes from Logan
by Logan Enright, CTS
What can we say that hasn’t been said already – “when will it come back”? Of
course it will – perhaps not overnight, but it will. “At least we have our
health?” We pray so. The president of one of our integrators said to me that
in this economy this is a good time for prayer. Good not-from-this-world words in this ever so
here-now business world.
It is a time to keep our minds clear of negative thoughts and undue pressure -
that which we cannot affect. Through exercise, reading and simple pleasures –
enjoy your spouse, dog, your kids, a good walk, new music or a simple new hobby.
Go gardening – work with your hands. The weather has been beautiful in the west
– our region. Fresh cool air after cleansing rains. These are the real-deals –
the real article. The market and finance is just one aspect of our lives.
It is important, however, not to shut down professionally. We must not be so
consumed with concern over the economy that we don’t continue to do all the
things that got us to where we are in the industry. Read the trades, show up,
dress the part, learn, go to shows, engage with new and old clients – even when
the word is that not much is happening. Keep on keepin’ on…
We have heard a recession is defined as when the guy next door is out of work, a
depression when we lose our jobs. The energetic, clever, knowledgeable,
selfless, dynamic and focused will be fine in this thing – the rest will
hopefully acquire those skills.
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This month we focus Scanlines on three of our manufacturers: Tightrope Media,
Hall Research and Broadata. Tightrope Media Systems,
www.trms.com, founder Andy
Stark’s piece entitled “Planning for Digital Signage” is a great article on how
to really think through the deployment of a DS project. Hall Research
Technologies (HRT), www.hallresearch.com, is growing significantly for Enright
Company and our internal forecast is bullish on this local firm – their name is
now a familiar one in pro AV circles. Broadata Commutations, Inc. (BCI),
www.broadatacom.com, has introduced a unique line of miniature fiber optic links
which support HDMI and HD SDI. Read on!
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Hall Research Technologies (HRT)
Launches New VSM Router Line
by Dave Fahrbach, CTS
 Tustin,
CA. The VSM series routing switchers from Hall Research Technologies (also
known as HRT), www.hallresearch.com, support matrices of video (multi format),
audio (line or pro) and IP up to 16 inputs x16 outputs. A very cool feature is
all inputs and outputs can support RJ45, or Cat X. These outputs terminate at
various other Hall products (boxes or wall plates), with resolutions up to
1920x1200, including 1080p.
This all new series of switchers includes a real time clock, allows the user to
build presets and scheduling capabilities. Easy to program,
each output is capable of independently displaying any of the inputs. The VSM
series allows manual switching using front panel illuminated buttons, or through
one or two serial RS232 control ports and/or optional IP port. Each CAT X output
can allow Video, Audio and RS-232 (each port independently addressable).
The routers have a variety of options that are configurable.
A very simple
configuration tool on the HRT site is available
to help create the correct part number based on the options selected.
The VSM-16-16 is ideal for government applications, TV broadcasting
environments, multi-media conference halls, public facilities, large display
projects, schools, courtrooms, and command & control centers.
Based in Tustin, CA, Hall Research Technologies is one of the fastest growing
companies in the pro AV field. See HRT and other fine manufacturers at the semi
annual Enright Company Sojourn Road Shows this fall – coming to a hotel near
you!
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Broadata Introduces Mini Series Fiber Links
by John Harmyk
 Torrance,
CA. Broadata Communications Inc., (BCI),
http://www.broadatacom.com, is proud to announce two products in the
new BCI “mini” series of products.
The Mini-RGB-AD is a new “mini” product for transmission of high resolution
RGBHV/Y PbPr + Stereo Audio + RS-232 data over a single multimode fiber!
The Mini-RGB-AD will support resolutions up to UXGA (1600 X 1200 @ 60 Hz.) and
is switchable for operation with computer RGBHV or YPbPr from a DVD or Blue Ray
player. In this mode, the product supports full HDTV resolutions up to 1080P/60.
In addition, the product supports bi-directional stereo audio and 2 channels of
bi-directional RS-232 data. All of these features operate on a single Multimode
fiber! Typical application is transmission from a computer to a flat panel
display.
If Blue Ray extension over HDMI is required, BCI has a new product , the Mini-HDMI-AD
in a small form factor packaging. The Mini-HDMI product also supports HD video
up to 1080P/60 as well as analog stereo audio and RS-232 Data over a single
multimode fiber. It is fully compatible with HDCP encrypted content and has zero
compression and zero bit reduction. DDC signals are also supported. Typical
application is Blue Ray extension to a flat panel display.
See Broadata at our upcoming Enright Company Sojourn Road Shows this fall –
coming to a hotel near you!
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Planning a Digital Signage
System
by Andrew Starks, co-founder Tightrope Media Systems
 Recently, we saw a request for
proposals from a very prestigious art institute. It called for, amongst all of
the other details necessary for a multimillion dollar expansion, digital
signage. Someone or some group within the organization saw a need for the
technology, but details did not make it to the RFP.
This is very common. The need and implementation for heating, air conditioning
and fire safety systems is well established, as are the various methods of
implementing them. Reading those sections of an RFP results in an experienced
contractor looking for the key elements and skimming the portions he's read a
thousand times. We're not yet there with digital signage. Every system is new
and nobody seems sure on how to plan for one.
Planning for a digital signage system can mean different things to various
stakeholders, but there is a process. It starts with identifying the uses for
the system, the users of the system and then the audience and their environment.
Once you have a clear picture of these elements, you can match the requirements
to the location and size of your monitors, methods of video distribution and the
abilities of your digital signage system. There are a lot of details hidden in
these ideas, so if you want to learn more, read the full article
on my blog.
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E V E N T S
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WHAT |
WHEN |
WHERE |
MORE INFO |
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Enright
Company St. Patrick's Day Display Tech Open House and Luncheon (five mfrs
exhibiting) |
Mar 17 |
Platinum
Hotel, 211 E. Flamingo, Las Vegas, NV |
www.enrightcompany.com |
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TechEd
(technology in education show) |
Mar 23-25 |
Ontario
Convention Ctr., Ontario, CA |
www.techedevents.org |
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Global Shop (retail
display shop) |
Mar 23-25 |
Sands
Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV |
www.globalshop.org |
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Chad Gartner
of Tightrope Media Systems in Hawaii |
Mar 25 |
Various |
Logan
Enright
(714)334-7773 |
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Assoc. of
College Unions Int'l Converence (Tightrope exhibiting) ACUI 89th Annual
Converence |
Apr 13 |
Anaheim,
Covention Center, Anaheim, CA |
www.acui.org |
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Tightrope
Media Systems Dealer Training Webinar |
Apr 13 |
Webinar |
www.trms.com |
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NAB |
Apr 20-23 |
Las Vegas Conv. Ctr., Las
Vegas, NV |
www.nab.org |
Thanks for scanning Scanlines. Send us your comments.
Sincerely,
The Team at The Enright Company
www.enrightcompany.com
1801-I Parkcourt Place Suite 100
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(888) 334-7773
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