aPRIL/MAY 2007
New AMX products launched at nab2007

Held from April 14 – 19 2007 in Las Vegas, NAB2007 showcased the development, delivery and management of professional video and audio content across all mediums.

The National Association of Broadcasters recently announced NAB2007 exceeded their previous record of international attendees and increased all attendance figures from the 2006 event.

With such positive attendance levels, NAB2007 provided a great opportunity for AMX to launch three new products to event attendees and the world.
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Modero Positrack Piilot Camera

Modero PosiTrack Pilot Camera Controller
Industry’s first camera controller with widescreen preview

Announcing the industry’s first camera controller with widescreen video preview. The all-new NXP-PLV Modero PosiTrack Pilot Camera Controller adds Ethernet connectivity and a 7” Modero Widescreen Touch Panel, making it ideal for any live or recorded broadcast event, including religious services; local, stage and federal government proceedings; classroom lectures and complex video conferences.

Availability
The NXP-PLV will be available to authorised dealers and distributors within 90 days.

For further information
Please contact Graham Barrett, Product Manager graham.barrett@amxaust.com.au

Autopatch Optima CatPro Board
Routing and transmitting High Resolution RGBHV + Stereo Audio over Category Cable

The 8x4 and 8x8 RGBHV + Stereo to CatPro Boards transmit local computer video signals to distances up to 1,000 feet and at resolutions up to 1600x1200 and 1920x1080, making them ideal solutions for distributing multimedia content to display various devices.

Optima CatPro Board

Availability
The Optima 8x4 and 8x8 RGBHV + Stereo to CatPro Boards will be available Q2 2007.

For further information
Please contact Graham Barrett, Product Manager graham.barrett@amxaust.com.au
Optima HD-SDI Board

Autopatch Optima HD-SDI Board
High Definition SDI Board for AutoPatch Optima Series

The Optima HD-SDI Board provides high quality routing in a small, economical footprint and is ideal for installations such as broadcast, post-production or medical that use HD-SDI cameras, playback equipment or other sources.
Availability
Authorised AMX Dealers and distributors may order now.

For further information
Please contact Graham Barrett, Product Manager graham.barrett@amxaust.com.au
Monash Universityon display to the World
 
Monash University has stamped their mark globally after their project case study “Simplifying the Delivery of Modern Pedagogy” was chosen to be displayed on www.amx.com and available to the industry worldwide.

The vision of the project was to install audio visual equipment into 35+ rooms that provided lecturers with simplicity of use, reliability of operation and a uniform interface.
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The projected resulted in a state-of-the-art facility installed with the latest AV equipment; centrally controlled by AMX technology.

The project team consisted of Graeme Ivey and Patrick Lee from Monash University and B&H Australia together with the technology and support from AV Technology and AMX.

Visit www.amx.com/markets/customerProfiles/MonashUniversity/ to view the case study.

Every Best Project Award Winner will have the opportunity to display their project case study on www.amx.com

   

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Following on from the success of the 2007 Dealer Conference, AMX Australia would like to announce the dates for the 07 Technology Seminars.

Melbourne – Tuesday 29 May 2007
Sydney – Thursday 31 May 2007
Brisbane – Monday 4 June 2007

**Additional Technology Seminars will be scheduled throughout the year at various locations

The 07 Technology Seminars will allow attendees to experience first hand the latest technology from Endeleo, Matrix and Autopatch, the new additions to the AMX Group.  With the introduction of these high calibre companies, together with the power of AMX, the possibilities are endless.

The seminars will also provide the opportunity for dealers to attend an exclusive training session that will provide an outline on the two new ACE Certifications - ACE Audio Expert and ACE Signal Management Expert.

How to register: Simply email Susan Duffy, Marketing Coordinator susan.duffy@amxaust.com.au

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The Cedia Expo held on the Gold Coast, QLD is one of the largest trade-only shows across Australia and it is our great pleasure to announce that AMX Australia is once again the Gold Sponsor for this well attended event.

2007 CEDIA EXPO
When: 26-28 July 2007
Where: Gold Coast Convention Centre

As the Gold Sponsor, we are pleased to announce that we are able to offer free expo entry to anyone in the industry….including YOU!

To register for the show simply click here  You will then be asked for a code, simply enter AMX07 and the registration page will refresh and expo entry will be free.

For further information: Visit http://www.cedia.com.au/
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Additional logo D & E Course on offer

Due to the overwhelming interest shown in the AMX Designer and Essentials Course, we have decided to schedule an additional course:

When: Thursday 7 – Friday 8 June 2007
Where: AMX University – 5 Commercial Drive, Southport QLD 4215

The course will cover the following:

  1. Introduction to the AMX Product Range
  2. Choosing the right components for your control
  3. Types of control and understanding the capabilities and limitations of different cable types
  4. Designing small to medium Audio Visual Systems using VisualArchitect – AMX’s flagship System Design Tool.
  5. Using the AMX Online System Design Library

Recommended Prerequisites:
“Getting started with AMX” & “Intro to Networking for AV Professionals” on demand online courses.

To register for this course: Contact our Training Co-ordinator via email, training@amxaust.com.au or call +61 7 5531 3103 for a copy of the registration form OR download the registration form from the Education page at www.amxaust.com.au

infocomm- Don't miss out!

InfoComm is the leading business-to-business marketplace for display, projection, audio, conferencing, lighting and staging, digital signage, Internet streaming and networked presentation and communications systems.

More than 28,000 professionals from over 80 countries will gather to explore new products, learn the latest trends and techniques and interact with peers.

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Exhibition: Tuesday, June 19 - Thursday, June 21
Conference: Friday, June 15 - Thursday, June 21
Where: Anaheim Convention Centre, Anaheim, California

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How to register:  Simply visit http://www.amx.com/infocomm07/infocommReg.htm

DON’T MISS OUT: Once you have registered, please email Susan Duffy from AMX Australia at susan.duffy@amxaust.com.au and you will be sent an exclusive invitation to the AMX Infocomm Party held at the Astor Classics Museum on Wednesday June 20 at Anaheim, California
Get to know David Joss - Design and Support Engineer with AMX
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David has over 17 years experience in high end Electronic and Software development. Notable appointments include the CSIRO’s Australia telescope national facility.

David has also worked internationally with one on UK’s top new media agencies as a technical web developer in London and he was directly involved in a number of award winning projects.

Since returning to Australia and joining AV Technology David has pioneered design and development on some of the latest cutting edge technology for commercial and home environments.

David has extensive experience and is highly skilled in MAX, RMS and all technical areas.    

If you have any technical issues with AMX, MAX, Endeleo, Autopatch or Audio Matrix please do not hesitate to contact David at the below details:

David Joss
Email: david.joss@amxaust.com.au  
Phone: 07 5531 3103


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