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Broadcasters Show Daily Wednesday, April 10, 2019 8 New X Series Kenwood eXcelon Amplifiers The Kenwood eXcelon X series ampli- fiers are being revamped this year with several improvements. Three new Kenwood eXcelon amplifiers are being introduced, including two multi-channels – the X302-4 (4 channel) and X802-5 (5 channel) – as well as a new mono-block, the X502-1. Many enhancements for the next generation of X series amplifiers have been implemented. First, a dedicated speaker level input has been added, whereas previously, speaker level input connectivity was only supported through the RCA inputs, requiring more labor to make your own cables. Now, adding these amplifiers to many OEM stereos is simplified with the included speaker input cable. Another new addition to these amplifiers is a remote controller input, enabling users to control the Bass channel input sensitivity from the option- al KCA-RC01A remote control. The KCA-RC01A features both surface and flush mounting options for installation flexibility. Speaking of enhanced instal- lation ease – now all terminals are on the same side, and a new sliding terminal block cover is being introduced, making for an easier and more aesthetically pleasing install. Sound quality is also taken to the next level, with improvements on both the mechanical and electrical sides. The screw holes are now being placed on aluminum parts for better vehicle vibra- tion control on all new X series ampli- fiers. With the adoption of a variable gain circuit, the signal to noise ratio is effectively improved as well. In the X502-1, a polymer multi-layer capaci- tor (PMLCAP) has been incorporated into the low pass filter circuit, reducing total harmonic distortion. An infrasonic filter has also been added, enabling unnecessary frequencies outside of the audible range to be eliminated, improv- ing the speaker's playback and longevi- ty. In the X502-1 and X802-5, the out- put coil has been changed to a magnetic shield type, further reducing unwanted radiated noise. All new Kenwood eXcelon X series amplifiers boast impressive specs: X302- 4: 75 watts RMS x 4 at 2Ω, 150 watts RMS x 2 bridged at 4Ω; X502-1: 500 watts RMS x 1 at 2Ω or 300 watts RMS x 1 at 4Ω; X802-5: 75 watts RMS x 4 + 500 watts RMS x 1 at 2Ω or 300 watts RMS x 1 at 4Ω, 150 watts RMS x 2 bridged at 4Ω + 500 watts RMS x 1 at 2Ω or 300 watts RMS x 1 at 4Ω. Blonder Tongue Introduces NXG-XCODER for HD Encoding and Transcoding The NXG-XCODER is part of the Blonder Tongue best-selling NeXgen Gateway (NXG) Video Management Platform, which supports full two-way service provider content delivery to enterprise locations via traditional coaxi- al cable, fiber or Ethernet. The NXG addresses the challenges of migrating to future IP-DRM content protection prac- tices, while supporting ingest of today's PowerKey ® and MediaCipher ® encrypt- ed streams. Blonder Tongue will contin- ue to add NXG modules to handle next generation technologies as they are intro- duced. The NXG-XCODER can accept up to four high-definition (HD) programs from 4xHDMI input connectors, or up to eight IP SPTS (Single Program Transport Streams) via NeXgen Gateway's IP back- plane. The NXG-XCODER module can encode the HDMI input sources, or transcode IP sources in either MPEG-2, H.264, VP9 or H.265 codec formats. These encoded or transcoded IP transport streams are delivered through the NeXgen Gateway's IP backplane to any of available NeXgen modules. The NXG-XCODER standard module provides encoding and transcoding in either MPEG-2, H.264, or VP9 codec formats. Advanced H.265 video encoding and transcoding capability is available at time of order or can be installed on an existing NXG-XCODER module in the field by purchasing the NXG-H265-LIC license key. Encoded and transcoded IP transport stream programs are delivered through the backplane to any of these other NXG modules: QAM (Model NXG-32CH- QM), IP Clear (Model NXG-IP) or with Pro:Idiom (Model NXG-PI-IP). The NXG-XCODER allows the user to cus- tomize their channel lineup by insertion of locally generated con- tent targeting unique viewer requirements or creating a source for advertising revenue. Remote Field Management capabilities are designed to allow users to easily configure video con- tent, encodes and transcodes for in-house distribution needs. You will also be able to download new firmware, configure IP targets and inputs, and provide alarms for errors. For more information, visit booth #SU11107 or go to www.blonder tongue.com. Artel Video Systems Provides Easy to Deploy Operational and Efficient Solutions Artel Video Systems (Artel) was founded in 1981. The company is at NAB to fur- ther extend its customer base of global and regional broadcasters and service providers that support live content/events. The company provides solutions for media over direct fiber and IP. Its prod- ucts include carrier grade equipment, pre- cision timing protocol (PTP) aware Ethernet switches, devices for streaming video over public Internet, and small form factor devices for transporting video, audio and data over fiber in a campus/sta- dium/event environment. Artel is launching several products in 2019: SMART SuperNode, a 100Gbps software-defined video over IP adapta- tion solution for large capacity video "on-boarding" applications. SMART J2K, a feature of the SMART Multimedia Delivery Platform, a software-defined solution providing operational efficiency. SMPTE ST2110 Solutions: SMPTE ST2110 encapsulation and de-encapsula- tion, and SMPTE ST2110 to ST2022 transcoding of ST2110 essence streams. QUARRA 1G and 10G family of PTP aware managed IP Switches. The QUARRA PTP aware managed IP Ethernet switch will be featured at NAB's IP Showcase. ARQ IP Streaming Systems, a solu- tion for transport of contribution video over unmanaged networks. Now demon- strating RIST interoperability at NAB. Mike Rizzo, Artel's President and Chief Executive Officer, noted, "We're very proud of our 35-year history of sup- plying technology solu- tions to Fortune 500 serv- ice providers, global broadcasters and cable operators. Supporting live global events like the Olympics, the Super Bowl, the World Cup, political events, many other professional sports broad- casts and many other mission critical events. Artel has been devoted to design excellence for more than 35 years. Our team of experts is available to assist in planning, deploying and maintaining your Artel investment." The company also takes pride in cus- tomer support through a clear recognition of the importance of supporting mission- critical primary feeds for sports, news and other live events. The Artel Care depart- ment offers customer support options that are available to meet support needs throughout the life of Artel equipment. Artel provides operational and effi- cient solutions that are simple to deploy, and this efficiency helps its customers compete in down- line marketplaces. Whether Artel customers are design- ing a new project, migrating toward IP broadcast net- works or require a product, an application, technology training or simply need the peace of mind derived from leading expert support, Artel Care Service offers excellent solutions to meet the needs of all customers. Artel also offers industry-focused training for video broadcast and IP net- working professionals and is available to organizations looking to equip their teams with the knowledge and expertise required to manage a transition to IP. Artel technology training courses are non-product specific, and therefore able to meet the needs of any organization. For more information, visit booth #SU8107, go to www.artel.com or call 978.263.5775. Noitavonne is Back By Lael Alexander, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Noitavonne We are an emerging leader in the global marketplace as a provider of consumer electronic products, mobile technologies, enterprise software and cloud-based serv- ices to individual consumers, common car- riers (MVNOs), small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and large enterprises, including customers in the government, health and education sectors. As the suc- cessor Noitavonne Inc., founded in 2011, effective in November 2017 moved its cor- porate headquarters from Texas to Oklahoma and went on to establish RP Digital LLC as a management company overseeing the activities of three unique companies that would serve as subsidiaries of the parent company. The subsidiary offerings span the following categories: Wireless Service Provider – prepaid mobile, high speed data, OTT TV streaming and data hosting services; Media Services – 3D imaging, advance modeling, and related products and services; Enterprise Solutions – information technology (IT) infrastruc- ture, including enterprise machine to machine technology, networking products and solutions, technology support and maintenance, fix based network systems, antennas, routers, CPE equipment; ODM – multi-vendor customer services, technology consulting, outsourcing, support services, applications and business process develop- ment and design services; Industrial Applications – software products and hard- ware solutions, including application testing and delivery software, lean data analytics, telemetry, global information systems and mobile network operations management. We offer one of the industry's broad- est portfolios of cutting-edge communica- tion products and services. This portfolio has been derived by consumer desires to create more value out of the tools they interact with. As consumers and enterpris- es shift the way technology is created, delivered, consumed and paid for, they are demanding a foundation that will support much greater agility, lower cost, facilitate quicker time-to-market, and provide a higher degree of accessibility by end-users to that technology. We design our solutions to provide that foundation, particularly in the areas of security, mobility and lean data management, by leveraging the breadth of our offerings and the strengths and capa- bilities of our individual business units. For more information, go to www.noitavonne.com.