Omega Sales News August 2014

Denon & Marantz Custom Installation Training

Thanks to all of you who were able to attend on July 24th. You will be receiving your personal access to the Denon and Marantz CI Portal shortly. We have had great feedback from many who attended and thanks for helping to make it a great event!

Summer Is Here - Outdoor Sound and Outdoor Video

It is the season where a large number of clients are enjoying their outdoor space from pools to kitchens to deck and garden spaces. They can also be enjoying music and video in these outdoor spaces. Check out Seura's Storm TV solutions that are visible in full sunlight or a full theater solution from Stealth Acoustics with their StingRay 8, StingRay 6, StingRay SR430 Subwoofer, and SA2400 DSP Amplifier. Position sound all around with Paradigm, Boston Acoustics, and MartinLogan outdoor speakers and rock speaker solutions.

Networks - The Backbone Of Audio, Video, and Control Systems

A powerful reliable wired and wireless network is more important than ever. Having a full-time Information Systems person on staff is costly and now unnecessary! Enjoy the sale of reliable backbone and wireless networks for all of your clients without struggles in design and support by using Access Networks Cisco and Ruckus Wireless complete plug and play solutions. Your client will enjoy a reliable network - you will enjoy the freedom to do what you do best and leave the network design issues, AP layout, and programming tasks to Access Networks.

Please contact us here!

Thank you - Gary Kumpf and the Omega Sales Team

MartinLogan Launches New

Motion XT Loudspeakers

XT stands for
extreme, and for good reason. Motion 60XT, 50XT and 35XT speakers play louder, lower, and with unflinching accuracy. With Folded Motion Driver Technology and Black Aluminum Cones they deliver music and soundtracks with all of the emotion and power of the original performance. They are available in Gloss Black or Gloss Dark Cherry finishes.

The Motion 60XT features dual 8" woofers and rear-firing bass ports create astonishing deep, precise bass, while a dedicated mid woofer promotes an open, revealing and authentic midrange. Paring this powerful trio with MartinLogan's most accurate Folded Motion XT tweeter creates audible acoustic alchemy that delivers an engaging and encompassing experience, cutting straight to the emotion locked inside your client's favorite recordings. They produce classic MartinLogan sound with a startling 94 dB efficiency rating. They play loud and fast! Priced at only $2,999.95 a pair.

The Motion 50XT LCR combines the Folded Motion XT Tweeter with twin 6.5" high-excursion, black aluminum cone woofers and low-turbulence, rear-firing bass ports. Premium, five-way binding posts assure a solid connection. These are the ideal match to a pair of Motion 60XT's or as a trio as left, center and right speakers. Priced at only $899.95 each.

Motion 35XT speakers combine a 6.5" high-excursion, black aluminum cone woofer, low-turbulence, rear-firing, bass ports with an advanced Folded Motion tweeter. The Motion 35XT creates clear, highly dynamic, and precise sound. Whether used as stereo pairs or in multiples in theater settings, these dynamic bookshelf speakers will deliver precise sound. Priced at only $1,199.95 a pair.

New Access Networks Ruckus AP

ZoneFlex R300

The Industry's Best-in-Class Performance at Lowest Cost

The next generation Ruckus ZoneFlex R300 is an entry

level 802.11n 2x2:2 dual-band 2.4GHz and 5GHz concurrent access points designed for bandwidth hungry and latency sensitive applications such as Voice and Video over Wi-Fi. These APs boast Ruckus patented adaptive antennas deliver BeamFlex. This technology works in conjunction with Ruckus' advanced channel optimization to provide industry-leading wireless performance.

Unlike any other 802.11n wireless solution in its price class, the ZoneFlex R300 combines patented adaptive antenna technology and automatic interference mitigation to deliver consistent, predictable performance at extended ranges with up to an additional 4dB of BeamFlex gain on top of the physical antenna gain and up to 10dB of interference mitigation.

Best-in-class performance for price

Two-stream MIMO 2x2:2
ZoneFlex R300 - Concurrent dual-band support
128 unique antenna patterns (64 per band)
Up to 4dB of signal-to-interference and noise (SINR) improvement and up to 10dB of interference mitigation
BeamFlex and Transmit beamforming capable
Capable of supporting over 250 clients per R300 AP
Novel channel selection approach (ChannelFly) delivering up to 50 percent capacity gain over alternative background scanning approaches

Adaptive antennas and automatic interference mitigation

Up to 4 times extended range and coverage
Automatic interference mitigation
BeamFlex combines adaptive antennas and transmit beamforming

Concurrent support for HD IPTV, VoIP and data

Support for isochronous, multicast IP video streaming
Four queues per client station

Differentiated services with multiple SSIDs

27 BSSIDs with unique QoS and security policies
WPA-PSK (AES), 802.1X support
Zero-IT and Dynamic PSK
Captive portal and guest accounts
RADIUS and Active Directory support

Access Networks has performed extensive testing on these new Ruckus R300 access points and now offers them in combination with the Ruckus Zone Director to facilitate effective wireless solutions in structures that do not require their more powerful access points. Please contact us to specify your project!

Paradigm Soundscape

Musical - Powerful - Compelling

Soundscape Performance - Soundscape is completely engineered to reveal Paradigm award-winning sound quality! It's a giant sonic step above anything available at the big box stores. Paradigm engineering delivers four beautifully designed 4-1/2" composite cone woofers that serve up deliciously deep bass. Paradigm's own Digital Signal Processing platform makes sure every note of that bass is clean and musical. You can tailor your client's listening experience with switchable EQ modes to suit placement on a wall or flat surface.

Music & Film - Action packed movies or multichannel music? With Dolby Digital encoded material, turn on the Dedicated Movie Mode with Paradigm Virtual Surround for a breathtaking surround experience (full details on this later). Switch to Music Mode for 2-channel listening. Bluetooth capability with aptX coding for high quality audio streaming. You client can charge their Bluetooth devices from another room while continuing playback in the same room. A subwoofer's not necessary, but one can be added, a transmitter is built in and a wireless sub receiver is included.

All Of The Features Your Client Needs!

Sound quality! Video is important but it's the audio that brings music and movies to life!
Bass ... shocking in its high output and deep extension!
Fast, non-technical setup.
Perfect for small living spaces where traditional speaker setups are too large. Also ideal in secondary areas ... den, bedroom, home office, etc.
Operates via a full-function remote or onboard top-panel interface controlling Power, Volume and syncing of an external subwoofer.
IR Learning. Most cable or satellite TV's and universal remotes can learn Soundscape functionality. Discrete HEX codes for custom integration. System can be configured to accept two separate remotes.
Loads of Inputs: 2 x digital optical; 1 x digital coaxial; 1 analog RCA; 1 x SubOut for wired subwoofer connection; 1 x wireless SubOut; 1 x Bluetooth. Connections can be made from Soundscape or the TV.

Download a specification sheet here.

Planar ContentSmart Media Player

With the ContentSmart media player, Planar offers a simple and easy way to manage, monitor and design digital signage messaging. ContentSmart will help you deliver the right message to the right audience at the right time.Planar ContentSmart media player has 4GB of memory storage with internal day/time/clock scheduling. Once the playlist is exported to the media player via the built-in Wi-Fi, LAN or USB options, the ContentSmart Media Player is completely self sufficient.

Planar ContentSmart Software application allows your client to create digital signage content using existing assets like video, images, PowerPoint, and music. Using the pre-built templates, simply click and drag content into each zone within the template, then export the playlist to the Media Player. With the ContentSmart media player, Planar offers a simple and easy way to manage, monitor and design digital signage messaging. ContentSmart will help your client deliver the right message to the right audience at the right time.

Download more information here!

You can help your client grow their content creation skills by having them watch these three videos:

Planar ContentSmart Media Player Video Training 1 of 3

Planar ContentSmart Media Player Video Training 2 of 3

Planar ContentSmart Media Player Video Training 3 of 3

Sonos Adds More Services!

Spreaker brings together audio creators and their fans with its sophisticated broadcasting tools and functioning social network. Spreaker sets the stage for artists and hosts, allowing them to broadcast their shows, tracks, and playlists to listeners all over the world. Users can access the DJ console via the site or its mobile apps, and can choose to upload pre-recorded material into the cloud or broadcast their content live, mixing their voice with tracks and sound effects as they go. Spreaker also streamlines the distribution process, allowing for easy sharing across all the major social networks as well as providing attractive embeddable players onto any website.

Music nerds and audio fans can also turn to Spreaker to listen to the thousands of musicians, DJs, and show hosts that have come to the site, ready to be discovered. Keeping up to speed with their favorites is easy, as fans can follow users, shows, albums, and sets, and give their love via messages or chatting during broadcasts. Read more here.

Radionomy is a free global service that allows people from around the world to create their own Internet radio stations. Radionomy's groundbreaking platform provides the tools to broadcast, promote, and monetize a station free of charge.

The platform features a wide variety of music and themed stations to discover and listen to. Radionomy stations are more than just playlists; they are produced and run by real people such as artists, music fans, DJs, opinion leaders, comedians and storytellers etc. Millions of listeners around the world listen to thousands of radio stations created on Radionomy. Radionomy also includes the SHOUTcast technology used by more than 55,000 stations around the world. Read more here.

LIVE365 - With millions of listeners and thousands of broadcasters worldwide and greater breadth and depth of high-quality streaming music, talk, and audio than any other network, LIVE365 has been the leading online radio network offering broadcast services and radio programming since it was founded in Silicon Valley in 1999.

The LIVE365 advanced broadcasting tools, built-in music licensing, and worldwide distribution enable users to legally create and distribute their own branded radio channel, and to build and reach their audience via the web, phone, and social media-anywhere, anytime. A broadcasting community of more than 5,000 individuals, brands, and celebrities means your client can listen to some of the most unique, diverse, and compelling radio broadcasting from around the world. Read more here.

Marantz SR5009 $899

The Marantz SR5009 combines the best of both worlds - the SR5009 has a great mixture of convenience and performance. With recently added features like WiFi and Bluetooth, the SR5009 has made connectivity even easier. The SR5009 utilizes new HDAM (Hyper Dynamic Amp Modules) to improve slew rate sixfold and reduce noise levels to improve the overall sonic performance. Simply put, this $900 receiver does it all.

SR5009 Key Features - Bolded features are new in the SR5009 model:

HDMI 2.0 - 8 inputs / 2 outputs (NEW) Bluetooth/Wi-Fi (NEW)
ECO mode (NEW)
ISFccc Certification/Calibration (NEW)
New HDAMs with six times the slew rate of previous HDAM
Current Feedback Amplifier Design - 100 Watts x 7
Audyssey MultEQ XT
Dual subwoofer outputs
7.1 analog inputs & outputs
New transparent binding posts w/ horizontal layout
Networking: AirPlay, Pandora, Sirius/XM, Internet Radio & Spotify Connect
4k scaling and pass through - OSD available with 4K
Multi zone/multi source audio (L/R Preouts or Internal Amp Assign)
12 volt trigger, RC-5 input and output & flasher input
L/R Preouts for connecting an external power amp like the MM7025
3-year parts & labor warranty

McIntosh Labs Trade UP Program

Trade UP Program - Does your client want more power or need modern, digital inputs? As a testament to the durability and value of McIntosh, your client can now trade in select products manufactured as far back as the 1970s towards the purchase of a new model.

Has your client been eyeing a new McIntosh model but were unsure what to do with their existing products? Now with the McIntosh Lab's TradeUP Program, there is an easy way for your client to upgrade to a current model without having to pay full price or having to deal with the hassle of selling their existing McIntosh products. They can simply trade in their qualified mono or stereo amplifier, preamplifier, integrated amplifier or receiver and get up to 75%* of the MSRP they paid for it towards the purchase of a new mono or stereo amplifier, preamplifier, integrated amplifier or receiver!

Featured Product - Anthem MRX310

The Anthem MRX310 offers one of the best values in the entire AV marketplace!

When tasked with creating the best performing/sounding receiver in the industry, the engineers at Anthem delivered the goods. Check out the list of cool features standard on the MRX receivers:

Superb high-quality amp performance includes Anthem's Advanced Load Monitoring to keep a constant eye on output.
ARC 1M, an enhanced version of Anthem Room Correction ensures the speakers' award-winning sound isn't lost in a less-than-perfect room situation.
Outstanding power - 80 watts x 5 channels
HDMI inputs - 7 rear inputs on MRX 310.
Dual HDMI outputs.
4K Upscaling and Pass-Through.
HDMI Audio Return Channel.
Fast HDMI switching
Up to 20 input configurations.
Software updates via the USB port.
More robust control: IP and RS-232 control drivers for full integration with automation.
Larger, easier-to-read on-screen menus and improved status displays.
Dual speaker configuration.
Speaker crossover now adjustable in 10-Hz Increments.
Optical, coaxial and analog inputs send 2-channel music to Zone 2.
Power consumption in standby mode: <0.3 W.

If you haven't heard the benefits of an Anthem MRX Receiver, contact us - we would love to demonstrate one for you!

Download literature here!

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MartinLogan Motion XT

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Crimson AV Menu Board Mounts

Vutec Supporting Your Theater Specifying

StingRay Outdoor Sound

Denon AVR-X3100W Wireless Receiver

Boston Acoustics TVee One

Furniture Frame Rack by Installer's Choice

WADIA 321!

NEW! Crimson AV

Portrait or Landscape

Menu Board Mounts

Crimson AV's new Menu Board new Menu Board Mount System simplifies the specification and ordering process by basing the price on the total number of displays to be mounted. The process is quick and easy, and the solution is second-to-none.

With a fully modular solution for mounting menu board displays to the wall in Landscape or Portrait configuration for commercial displays up to 65"+ in size, this new mount solution features unique post-installation leveling and cable management capabilities, and includes all of the necessary components and hardware needed to complete the installation.

Systems designers need only to know the size and number of displays to be used as well as the orientation; Crimson AV will kit the complete mount system and ship it to the location requested.

Prices are based on the number of displays to be mounted, further simplifying the specification and quotation process.

Fully modular solution for multiple displays 40"-65"+
Post-installation leveling
Includes one cord management plate for each display
Easily assembled by a single installer
Includes all necessary components and hardware
Per-display easy quote & easy order system

Read more here on Portrait or Landscape.

Vutec is Always Supporting Your Theater Sales!

When you specify a theater, are you scrambling for the data necessary to try and figure out all of those numbers that it takes to put the screen, projector and room together? Scramble less with Vutec! They offer a number of online tools to make your job simpler!

Use the Vutec Throw Distance Calculator to determine:

Seating distance
Throw distance
Room lighting
Screen gain

Use the Vutec Backdrop Calculator to determine the amount of black drop you will need with an electric or manual drop screen

Use the Vutec Screen Calculator to determine the ideal screen size for your client's application.

Determine the best Screen Material for your client's installation here.

Any literature of information that needed for your client's project is at your fingertips here.

Stealth Acoustics StingRay

StingRay
A New Uncompromised Outdoor Solution

StingRay - An Award Winning Outdoor Speaker

Creating a truly environmental speaker that can take on nature's toughest elements is no easy task.

A Family Of Outdoor Performers - The StingRay family of outdoor speakers are completely sealed with no exposed grills or drivers to corrode or break down. The StingRay line is at home in nearly any outdoor environment where ultimate durability and performance are desired.

Outdoor Style - The StingRay line of outdoor speakers are offered in a variety of styles. Stock finishes include matte black or matte white - or in the case of the new Element Series - sleek brushed aluminum. The StingRay family can also be special ordered in sand, jade, or gray stone textured finishes or custom painted to match any d�cor. To offer a completely unique finish option, select the Image Wrap version and elect to have an actual photograph of the speaker's surroundings or even artwork laminated directly to the face of the speaker.

Real Bass Outdoors - Take the StingRay outdoor experience to a new performance level with the SR430 Outdoor Subwoofer System. the completely-sealed StingRay SR430 subwoofer has eight 8" high power cone woofers firing actively into four independent 512 square inch area impenetrable panel faces on the sides of the environmentally protected pedestal style box, as well as firing passively into a 5th diaphragm on the bottom of the speaker. In total this equates to over 2500 square inches of radiating surface to develop extended bass frequencies down to 20Hz at up to 103 dB of output.

Power Up & Control - Power up all of the performance with the potent Stealth Acoustics SA2400 DSP Amplifier. The SA2400's internal DSP functions may be programmed for each channel independently or together and include 11 bands of fully-parametric EQ, variable High and Low Pass filters with selectable slopes, fully-programmable limiter stage and delay functions. All parameters may be programmed using front panel controls or via a USB connected computer utilizing Stealth Signal Management System software (SSMS).

Visit Stealth Acoustics here!

Denon AVR-X3100W

In-Command Series Receiver

Featuring: 7.2 Channel Full 4K Ultra HD A/V Receiver with Bluetooth and WiFi

Very Connected - The new Denon AVR-X3100W is quipped with both WiFi and Bluetooth wireless technologies and lets your client listen to their favorite tracks from their portable audio player, smartphone and tablet, as well as from their home network. They can choose from a wide range of internet radio stations, and listen to their favorite tracks from music streaming services such as Pandora, SiriusXM and Spotify. They can also listen to tracks on their DLNA home PC or Mac, and the AVR-X3100W is equipped with dual RF antennas for maximum Bluetooth and WiFi reception quality.

Best Video Quality - The AVR-X3100W's advanced video processor is equipped to handle future 4K Ultra HD 60 Hz full rate content as well as featuring 4:4:4 Pure Color 4K sub-sampling pass-through, both features of the latest HDMI specification. The AVR-X3100W is also certified by the Imaging Science Foundation for video quality, and is equipped with the full suite of ISFccc advanced video calibration controls.

Powerful Delivery - The powerful 7 channel amplifier section features identical power amp design on all channels along with high current discrete power output devices. Rated at 105 watts per channel (8 ohms, 20 Hz~20 kHz, .08% THD), the AVR-X3100W is also rated to drive lower impedance speakers, down to 4 ohms. Denon's new Eco amplifier mode automatically adjusts power output based on volume level, and an on-screen Eco meter lets your client see the power consumption savings in real time.

Take a look at all of the features and operations in the manual!

Boston Acoustics TVee One

The TVee One features a two-way stereo system with two 2- by 5-inch woofers and two 1/2-inch tweeters for deep lows and crisp highs. Boston's Digitally Optimized Virtual Surround (DOVS) uses Dolby Digital decoding to create a realistic cinema-like surround sound experience. And BassTrac technology, a circuit that controls and maximizes bass output, delivers clear and balanced bass at any volume. At $299, this is the ideal solution for a client where sound is important but there is a budget in mind.

Installer's Choice FFR

FFR Furniture Frame Rack

Furniture frame racks feature fully welded construction with a static load rating of 400 lbs. The FFR rack is 19.25" wide and is available in depths of 16" and 18",
with individual RU height options of 8-14RU. The main rails are #10-32 tapped, creating a space effective design. The FFR utilizes side struts for front-to-rear
cable lacing. Anchoring holes are included in the top, bottom and sides for flexible mounting to credenzas, lecterns and similar furniture. Shelves, lacing bars and
other accessories are available to expand your rack's capabilities. The FFR features a durable, black powder coat finish.

WADIA 321 Now Shipping

Merge the technical prowess of Wadia engineering with a beautifully designed eye catching case and you have the new Wadia 321! The Wadia 321 has two optical, two coaxial and one high speed USB digital input, allowing music from all sources to be reproduced with the extreme precision and elegance audiophiles expect from Wadia Digital. The truly exceptional sound quality is facilitated by the variable balanced and unbalanced audio outputs, offering premium noise rejection for optimal performance. The clean glass top panel, aluminum construction and fiber optic light diffuser panel illumination of the chassis add aesthetic beauty and an extremely comprehensive user interface to the superior sound quality of the Wadia 321, resulting in a complete solution component for the most discerning customer. At only $3000, the Wadia 321 is not only stunning to hear and view, it is a real deal!