The 2011 WFX New Product Awards for Technology: A Snapshot
A glimpse at the house of worship-ready entries and winners
AUDIO PRODUCTS
AMPLIFIERS
Powersoft Ottocanali 1204 - WINNER
An eight-channel power amplifier for audio pros in church installation applications.
msrp: $3,440 www.powersoft-audio.com
DIGITAL MIXING CONSOLES
Digico / Group One
SD11 Mixing Console
Designed as a desktop or 19-inch
rack-mountable console.
msrp: from $15,700 www.digico.org
Digico / Group One SD Ten
This product and the broadcast-specific SD Ten B, combine ease of use with a comprehensive feature set.
msrp: from $59,700 www.digico.org
Roland M-480 - WINNER
A 48-channel digital console
featuring rapid recall of
setups/scenes.
msrp: $11,795
www.rolandsystemsgroup.com
Presonus StudioLive 16.0.2
Portable, easy to use, and integrated with state-of-the-art software.
msrp: $1,599.95 www.presonus.com
IN-EAR MONITORING SYSTEMS
Shure PSM1000 System -WINNER
A full-rack professional monitoring system that represents a new benchmark for in-ear monitoring.
msrp: $6,069 www.shure.com/americas
LARGE-FORMAT LOUDSPEAKERS
Bose RoomMatch Loudspeakers - WINNER
Array module loudspeakers perform as a single loudspeaker to deliver intelligibility and even coverage of dynamic full-range sound.
msrp: $4,000 www.pro.bose.com
WIRELESS MIC SYSTEMS
Shure PGX Digital Wireless System
Combines rugged, trusted Shure mics with state-of-the-art 24-bit digital wireless technology.
www.shure.com/americas
LARGE-FORMAT LOUDSPEAKERS
Bose RoomMatch Loudspeakers - WINNER
Array module loudspeakers perform as a single loudspeaker to deliver intelligibility and even coverage of dynamic full-range sound.
msrp: $4,000 www.pro.bose.com
WIRELESS MIC SYSTEMS
Shure PGX Digital Wireless System
Combines rugged, trusted Shure mics with state-of-the-art 24-bit digital wireless technology.
www.shure.com/americas
WIRELESS MICROPHONE SYSTEMS
Line 6 XD-V70HS -WINNER
A digital wireless headset system designed from the ground up to deliver superior sound quality.
msrp: $811.99 www.line6.com
OTHER AUDIO PRODUCTS
acouStaCorp acouPoP
A portable acoustic absorber designed with two folding arms that straighten to support a four-foot by six-foot section of the acouStac product.
msrp: $1,000 www.acouStaCorp.com
AllFrame Multi-Modular I/O System
Replaces traditional analog I/O boxes with a modular
digital solution.
msrp: $3,200 www.aviom.com
Community M-Class MX10
Coaxial compact stage monitor provides wide, smooth dispersion that helps reduce feedback and allows freedom of movement.
msrp: $482 www.communitypro.com
OTHER AUDIO PRODUCTS
Roland R-1000 Recorder/Player
A standalone multi-channel recorder/player
ideal for live production.
msrp: $4,995 www.rolandsystemsgroup.com
Perdue Acoustics Wood Look Acoustics
Patented core construction blends aestheti- cally with traditional chapel look or stands out in a contemporary setting.
msrp: varies www.perdueacoustics.com
Yamaha M7CL v.3.5 Software
Enables use of up to six Yamaha SB 168-ES Stage Box units, lending greater flexibility in design and installation.
msrp: free www.yamahaca.com
Yamaha StageMix iPad App -WINNER
Apple iPad app allows remote control of Ya- maha M7CL and LS9 console mix functions.
msrp: free
www.yamahaca.com
BEST OVERALL AUDIO PRODUCT
Yamaha StageMix iPad App -WINNER
Apple iPad app allows remote control of Yamaha M7CL and LS9 console mix functions. msrp: free www.yamahaca.com
VIDEO PRODUCTS
INSTALLATION PROJECTOR
(MSRP $15,000 AND UP)
Christie Digital DHD670-E -WINNER
Suited for mid- to large-sized breakout rooms and churches, provides exceptional brightness.
msrp: $19,995 www.christiedigital.com
Christie Digital L2K1000
High resolution, high brightness choice for houses of worship.
msrp: $39,995 www.christiedigital.com
Christie Digital L2K1500
Provides LCD technology for HD+ image quality.
msrp: $52,495 www.christiedigital.com
INSTALLATION PROJECTOR
(MSRP UP TO $15,000)
Epson PowerLite D6155W -WINNER
Engineered with a robust, dust- resistant design and advanced networking capabilities. msrp: $1,799 www.epson.com
Epson PowerLite Pro G5450WU
Engineered for easy installation and added flexibility.
msrp: $3,999 www.epson.com
Boxlight ProjectoWrite3 WX25NU
Newly enhanced software and hardware allows user to annotate over full motion video and interact on any flat surface with precision.
msrp: $2,199 www.boxlight.com
PRESENTATION SOFTWARE
Renewed Vision ProPresenter 5 -WINNER
New features include modern transitions with 3D effects and multi-layer animations, video effects, etc.
msrp: $399 www.renewedvision.com
PROJECTION SCREEN
Elite Screen Insta RP
An adhesive rear-projection material that converts any empty window space into a high-end projection screen.
msrp: $321 www.elitescreens.com
Vutec Retracta-Vu Pro Traveller - WINNER
A self-contained, precision- engineered rising screen adaptable for any venue.
msrp: $6,600 www.vutec.com
SWITCHER/SCALER/MIXER
Gefen A/V Conference Room Processor -WINNER
Unites six legacy and digital video
sources and offers high performance
video scaling to 1080p or 2k.
msrp: $1,799 www.gefen.com
Atlanta Technologies AT-HD-V1616M
Allows users to easily route 16 HDMI sources to 16 independent displays.
msrp: $12,999 www.atlona.com
TV One C3-540 CORIOmaster
Employs latest CORIO3 technology to give users access to new levels of video processing power.
msrp: $34,500 www.tvone.com
Snell Group Kahuna 360
Production switcher provides advanced feature set: up to six M/ Es, seven keyers per Extreme M/E, and up to 120 HD/SD inputs.
msrp: on request www.snellgroup.com
Matrox MC-100
Allows monitoring, distributing, switching, multiplexing, and processing 3D in real time. msrp: $495 www.matrox.com/video
Vaddio ProductionVIEW HD MV
Offers cutting-edge processor technology to the existing Pro- ductionVIEW HD with multiviewer capabilities and digital inputs/ outputs.
msrp: $10,995 www.vaddio.com
OTHER VIDEO PRODUCTS
Telecast Fiber Systems CopperHead Pro
Designed to make high-end TV broadcast production better, faster, and easier; designed to enhance HD IMAG applications.
msrp: $9,760 www.telecast-fiber.com
Matrox Convert DVI Plus
An affordable HD-SDI scan converter with genlock.
msrp: $1,495 www.matrox.com/video
FSR PWB-250 Wallbox -WINNER
Easy-to-install wallbox allows large panel displays to sit flush against the wall.
msrp: $199 www.fsrinc.com www.philipscolorkinetics.com
Barco RCP-120 Remote Control Panel
A powerful new accessory for the FSN presentation system, allowing users to control aux outputs from a remote location via Ethernet.
msrp: $3,000 www.barco.com
Apantac TAHOMA-DL-8+8 Hybrid Multiviewer
Combines monitoring eight multi- media and eight broadcast-quality inputs on the same multi-image display processing system. msrp: $13,498 www.apantac.com
BEST OVERALL VIDEO PRODUCT
Renewed Vision ProPresenter 5 -WINNER
New features include modern transi- tions with 3D effects and multi-layer animations, video effects, etc.
msrp: $399 www.renewedvision.com
LIGHTING PRODUCTS
LED FIXTURE
Philips Color Kinetics ColorBlaze TRX
A versatile, feature-packed linear RGBAW LED fixture with light output of up to 3,540 lumens per foot.
msrp: 2-ft: $2,999 www.philipscolorkinetics.com
Nila Boxer
Nila Boxer replaces an 800- 1,200-watt HMI or a 1,200- 2,000-watt Tungsten fixture, drawing just 250 watts.
msrp: $3,695 www.nila.tv
Coemar Reflection LEDko
A patented multi-LED lighting source that produces a uniformed beam with no pixels, dots or multicolored shadows.
msrp: $2,825 www.LEDsource.com
Selador Desire LED Luminaires - WINNER
The new Desire LED luminaire family includes the bright D40 with 40 LED emitters, the super- bright D60 with 60 emitters, and the D40XT for outdoor use.
msrp: $1,795 and up www.etcconnect.com
MOVING LIGHT CONSOLE
SMALL-FORMAT
(UP TO $8,000)
Jands Vista Enlighten ONE Console
Combines the Enlighten Lighting Control Software with hardware to provide a turnkey solution for churches.
msrp: $999 www.megasystemsinc.com
Jands Vista v2 M1/S1 -WINNER
Vista v2 software builds on the
volunteer-friendly, award-winning origi-
nal Vista, bringing power and simplicity
to the control of dimmers.
msrp: $1,250 www.aclighting.com
LIGHTING PRODUCTS - OTHER
Lehigh Electric Products Collage Color Touch (CT600)
Adds a color LCD touch-screen controller to the Collage Impress line.
msrp: $2,000 www.Lehighdim.com
Church Interiors Retrofit Lighting -WINNER
Church Interiors takes classic incandescent fixtures and retrofits them with new, low-wattage, energy-efficient, dimmable fluorescent lamps.
msrp: cost varies www.churchinteriors.com
LIGHTING PRODUCTS - BEST OVERALL
Selador Desire LED Luminaires -WINNER
The new Desire LED luminaire family
includes the bright D40 with 40
LED emitters, the super-bright D60
with 60 emitters, and the D40XT for
outdoor use.
msrp: $1,795 and up www.etcconnect.com
NEW MEDIA PRODUCTS - PODCASTING, WEBCASTING OR STREAMING
Haivision KulaByte End-to-End Streaming
Streaming solution comprises H.264 encoding software and cloud-based video transcoding service, HyperStream.
msrp: variable www.haivision.com
Roland Systems Group VR-5 AV Mixer
An all-in-one audio and video solution to simplify production, recording and streaming of live church services or events.
msrp: $4,995 www.rolandsystemsgroup.com
Wowza Media Server 3 -WINNER
New 3 software and value-added components provide a single, extensible foundation for "any screen done right" media delivery.
msrp: $995 and up www.wowza.com
NEW MEDIA PRODUCTS - WEBSITE SOFTWARE, SOFTWARE TOOLS AND RELATED
Ardent Giving Solutions Debit Card Only Giving - WINNER
Empowers ministries with the choice to block credit cards from being accepted via online tithing.
msrp: none www.ardentgivingsolutions.com
Line 6 POD Farm 2.5
New software plug-ins feature collections of POD tones for any DAW and more.
msrp: $99 and up www.line6.com
NEW MEDIA PRODUCTS - OTHER
Roland Systems Group VC-30HD Video Converter - WINNER
A multi-input video converter for web streaming and simultaneous archiving to Blu-ray. msrp: $2,295 www.rolandsystemsgroup.com
NEW MEDIA PRODUCTS - BEST OVERALL
Roland Systems Group VC-30HD Video Converter - WINNER
A multi-input video converter for web streaming and simultaneous archiving to Blu-ray. msrp: $2,295 www.rolandsystemsgroup.com
