| Tech Showcase - November 5, 2013 | Line Arrays
By Mark Johnson
The line array concept has been around since the late 1950s, though for more than 35 years, the systems were column arrays, primarily for vocal reproduction in installed systems. It wasn't until the mid 1990s that line array systems were developed for large-scale, full-range, high-performance touring loudspeaker systems. Now, they're commonplace in touring, as well as installations, and the systems come in all shapes and sizes for a multitude of applications. We'll be looking at a mixed bag of implementations representative of the diversity of available products. As such, there will be examples of column arrays as well as modular systems. More » |
| | Review | RT Com USA CR-94M Review
Reviewer: Patrick Barron
The CR-94M digital extender from RT Com USA offers speed in switching and scaling unlike any other. A nine-input and four-output hybrid matrix router commonly referred to as a presentation switcher, the CR-94M has seven digital video inputs and two analog video inputs. Digital inputs are broken down into four HDMI/DVI inputs and three remote inputs that accept either a Cat or fiber connection from a transmitter. Two analog inputs can be configured as VGA, component, S-Video, or composite. Four video outputs are present, and the switcher is available in two configurations. One configuration offers four HDMI/DVI outputs and another has two HDMI/DVI outputs with two Cat-style outputs that allow a remote display connected with a Cat receiver. In addition, Cat and fiber inputs can be selectable, and VGA/YPbPr/composite/S-Video inputs can be selectable. More » |
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