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Technomad Introduces PowerChiton Series of Amplifier Modules at Infocomm 2008

New weatherproof outdoor amplifier modules provide new design and installation options for outdoor audio systems

Technomad Associates, LLC, a leader in weatherproof loudspeakers and audio systems since 1995, introduces PowerChiton, a series of compact, durable and weatherproof power amplifier modules that represent a new approach to installing outdoor audio systems. PowerChiton modules unite a high-performance, passively-cooled amplifier with an IP66 rated, low-profile enclosure. The powerful combination offers system designers and installers a flexible solution for the many challenges of distributed outdoor audio system design. Technomad first showed the PowerChiton series at Infocomm 2008.

Each fuse-protected PowerChiton module is capable of powering a four-Ohm load to drive a pair of loudspeakers, and providing more efficient and economical use of the amplifier than a powered loudspeaker. The efficient PowerChiton design uses a single passive radiator for amplifier cooling and eliminates all moving parts in the module to minimize failure points. Though optimized for use with Technomad Vienna-16, Noho C and Berlin weatherproof loudspeakers, PowerChiton modules can be used with any two-, four- or eight-Ohm loudspeaker.

Installers further benefit from the PowerChiton module design through Ethernet, twisted pair and wireless interface options. Each module can be used with standard distributed line-level audio but has available expansion options to enable it for use within an Ethernet network, RDL twisted-pair installations, or FM wireless distribution systems.

PowerChiton modules begin shipping in early July and are available in three sizes: 130, 250 and 500 Watts. Each module comes standard with mounting feet for installation. Optional accessories include pole mount adaptors and specialized hardware to install the modules on the back of Technomad loudspeakers.

CCS Presentation Systems Installs Technomad Turnkey PA Systems at High School Athletic Stadiums in Mid-Atlantic

BOSTON, June 18, 2008– Technomad Associates, LLC, today announced that CCS Presentation Systems, one of the world’s largest dealers of presentation technology equipment and services with locations throughout the U.S., has finalized three high school athletic installations featuring Technomad Turnkey PA Systems.

Technomad Noho C weatherproof loudspeakers deliver high-quality audio throughout the stadium, from home bleachers to concession stands in the furthest corner

Each Turnkey PA System features two Technomad Noho C weatherproof outdoor loudspeakers for high-quality audio coverage of football games and other athletic events; as well as a complete signal processing rack to produce audio in the press box, including a two-channel amplifier, six-channel mixer, cables, mounting brackets and a dynamic microphone with cable.

The schools include Tucker High School in Henrico County, Virginia, which upgraded to Technomad from antiquated horn systems with poor audio quality. Technomad loudspeakers were also specified for new athletic stadiums at King William High School in Aylett, Virginia; and Our Lady of Good Council High School in Olney, Maryland. The systems at all three schools offer clear voice reproduction and musical output that reaches every corner of each stadium.

According to Gene Wells, Project Manager for the two Virginia projects, he prefers to use Technomad for new athletic stadium projects due to their ability to deliver clear audio to everyone in the stadium. Wells also cites ease of use for athletic departments and weatherproof construction as crucial for high school stadium installations.

Every project is unique, from mounting the loudspeakers to the proper angling to ensure that everyone can clearly understand the audio, said Wells. I am consistently blown away by how two Noho loudspeakers cover an entire stadium. The athletic directors like the system not only because of the sound but also because the loudspeakers maintain a professional appearance on the press box, and the PA systems are easy to operate. As an installer the system is easy to set up and wire, and even in the most unusual installations we are able to position the loudspeakers so the audio reaches everyone. This is due to the very wide dispersion patterns of the Technomad design, which are unlike any other loudspeakers I have seen.

The two Virginia projects differed mainly due to the press box locations. While King William High School has the traditional press box location on the home side, the Tucker High School press box is located in the visitor stands. The challenge for Wells and his team was to ensure that fans in the home stands could hear the audio without overpowering the ears of visiting fans. Wells positioned the loudspeakers straight out angling them slightly to each side to achieve the appropriate balance. The two loudspeakers easily project to the home side, allowing everyone in the 2,800-person capacity venue to hear the live broadcast during games.

The sound quality is amazing, similar to a modern concert venue at maximum volume, said John Carroll, Director of Student Activities at Tucker High School, home of the John Randolph Tucker Tigers. We can easily hear the voice announcing the game clearly through the entire campus. It’s an unbelievable system, especially for a high school, and a million times better than the muffled audio coming out of our old horn system.

At Cavalier Stadium, home of the King William Cavaliers, Wells installed the Nohos on the two press box corners at the top to reach fans on each side. Wells mounted the Noho loudspeakers to fencing pipe atop the press box, using various fly points on the loudspeakers to ensure secure installation. The loudspeakers sit outside in the elements unprotected year round. The mid-Atlantic region regularly deals with a mix of sleet, ice and rain with occasional heavy snows in the winter, and intense heat and rain in the summer.

Cavalier Stadium, which also hosts soccer and track events, will open a concession stand in time for the Fall 2008 football season. The system has been tested to ensure that audio will reach those in line for refreshments, as well as those working inside the concession stand.

Kline Stadium at Our Lady of Good Council High School has a similar setup to Cavalier Stadium inside the stadium. The system, as designed by Lee Bellomy, Account Manager at CCS Presentation Systems in Maryland, distributes audio to two Technomad Noho loudspeakers inside the stadium, and also to a pair of small loudspeakers at the concession stand outside the stadium using a separate amplifier and a fiber connection.

The pattern coverage is fantastic inside the stadium, and what’s amazing is that as loud and clear as the audio is, it never bleeds into the bordering neighborhoods, said Ron Colbert, Technology Director for Our Lady of Good Council High School. I was initially surprised when CCS claimed that two Noho loudspeakers would cover the entire stadium, and CCS offered to remove the system if it didn’t live up to the claim. The Technomads do everything that was promised. The students love it all the varsity teams play here and use the system for warm-up music, and the marching band uses it for announcements during practices. Everything coming out of the system sounds great.

ABOUT CCS PRESENTATION SYSTEMS

Since 1991, CCS Presentation Systems has served customers in the corporate, government and educational sectors. CCS provides full service integration, installation and maintenance of audio and video equipment including interactive whiteboards, projectors, LCD & plasma displays, audio systems, document cameras and more. The company has expanded from a two-person operation to one of the largest A/V integrators in the U.S., with more than 300 employees, sales offices in 11 states and annual sales in excess of $100 million.

ABOUT TECHNOMAD

Technomad Associates, LLC, founded in 1995, designs and manufactures loudspeaker systems for the professional audio and security/military technology industries. The company invented the first reliable full-range weatherproof loudspeaker and now offers eight models ranging in power from the 60-watt Vernal 15 to the 1250-Watt OSLO subwoofer. In 2000, Technomad introduces its range of complete Turnkey PA systems that have turned previous complex integration jobs into simple, one-line orders. Please contact Technomad at 617-275-8898 for more information.

REFERENCE LINKS

http://www.ccspresentationsystems.com

Technomad to Introduce the Schedulon Playback and Recording System for Pro Audio and Security Applications at Infocomm

Technomad Associates, LLC, a leader in weatherproof loudspeakers and audio systems since 1995, introduces the Schedulon, a new automatic mp3 player and recording system for themed entertainment, high-quality music playback, simulated environments, and commercial security applications. Unique to the commercial market for its flexible scheduling and recording features, the Schedulon is a sibling of Technomad’s popular SuperConductor player/recorder used in military and homeland security applications. The Schedulon will receive its public debut at the upcoming Infocomm show, taking place June 18-20 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

The Schedulon provides instant playback of up to 99 knob-assigned, user-loaded audio files from a front-panel screen, and allows automatic playback on a user-defined schedule based on an internal clock or synchronized network time server. Operators can interrupt automatic messages and play a knob-assigned siren or emergency announcement from an internal sound library in critical situations.

The Schedulon can function as the audio source for a single PA system (in the same way a CD player or iPod can), or it can be used to feed audio to large scale paging / BGM systems in airports or retail spaces. The unit can integrate with a single set of loudspeakers for indoor/outdoor playback of voice, sound effects and background music to a concentrated area, such as a sports stadium, entertainment venue or retail environment; or within a networked PA system to cover larger areas such as theme parks, cruise ships, airports or ground transportation centers. It is also ideal for commercial security applications on multi-building campuses including universities, business complexes and industrial parks.

Scheduling can be as straightforward or complex as desired, down to the exact time of day. Airports can connect the Schedulon to existing facility paging systems to broadcast automatic announcements. The scheduling application is also ideal for themed entertainment. Amusement parks can use the Schedulon to create a collage of audio sounds and effects scheduled to suit the changing atmosphere. Manual operation is ideal for live sports, where PA system operators can interject music and cheers over Technomad weatherproof loudspeakers from the front-knob position to coincide with game highlights and breaks in the action.

Operators can also use the Schedulon to record field audio for instant or future playback via the user-defined schedule. All recording, uploading and scheduling tasks can be achieved without the need for a computer or web browser to minimize the risk of crashes and viruses.

The Schedulon gives operators the freedom to flexibly schedule and record sounds that match the environs of the venue or installation site, said Rodger von Kries, vice president of Technomad. Operators using the Schedulon for background music and other entertainment applications eliminate the process of constantly changing CDs and audio source equipment. For commercial security, the Schedulon can interface with audio distribution equipment to trigger alarms and pre-recorded emergency messages over PA loudspeakers, serving as a powerful message repeater and campus-wide alert system. Although manual operation is a benefit for instant playback of audio, the scheduling feature ensures that operators are not tied down to monitoring the playback operation.

Technomad Loudspeakers Bring Audio Clarity to Sports Events at Middle Tennessee State University

BOSTON, May 28, 2008-Technomad Associates, LLC today announced that Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) in Murfreesboro, Tenn., has selected Technomad outdoor weatherproof loudspeakers to provide high-quality voice and music for live sports coverage in its new 2,500 seat stadium. The loudspeakers are the crown jewel of the PA system used for soccer games and track and field events, with only two Technomad Berlin loudspeakers required to cover the entire stadium with a smooth, intelligible audio pattern.

Two Technomad Berlin weatherproof loudspeakers provide live event coverage for 2,500 seats in new soccer and track & field stadium

The stadium, home to the MTSU Blue Raiders teams that play in the Division One Sun Belt Conference, is the newest venue within the university’s Murphy Center Complex, which comprises all the athletic venues on campus. According to Josh Hoevelmann, Electronic Equipment Engineer for MTSU Murphy Center, the Technomad Berlin loudspeakers rival the larger PA systems used for the football and baseball stadiums on campus.

Everyone I talk to on campus is surprised at the audio quality and power output we’re achieving from just two loudspeakers, said Hoevelmann. The output is extremely clear even at mid-field, and it’s not overbearing in the stands. The Berlins provide a full range sound with mids and lower levels as opposed to some of our other systems that produce mostly highs in the output.

Hoevelmann and his team built the PA rack and installed the loudspeakers, which were custom-ordered from Technomad in blue to match the team colors that are visible throughout the stadium. The loudspeakers were installed on the opposite corners of the press box exterior to ensure that those at the farthest corners of the field could clearly hear the audio, particularly during track and field events when the attendance can far exceed the official seating. In addition to providing even coverage throughout the stadium, the smooth audio pattern eliminates bleeding into nearby residential neighborhoods an ongoing challenge for the university.

There is residential housing across the street from the complex, and the original design called for installing the loudspeakers in the scoreboard, which faces the neighborhood, said Hoevelmann. We decided to move the installation to the press box, which in theory would still bleed into the neighborhoods, but the Technomads have maintained a good balance of being intelligible to everyone inside the stadium and not killing nearby residents with bleed-over. There have been zero complaints from neighbors unlike in past years.

The loudspeakers sit outside all year unprotected from the elements, which according to Hoevelmann include intense rain and hail in the fall and winter, and high heat in the summer. The weatherproof construction is only one aspect of the design that he and his team have found favorable. The loudspeakers are unconventionally mounted on the press box: Instead of using the supplied mounting brackets, the installation team took advantage of fly points on the Berlins and chained them to a fence sitting atop the press box.

The press box construction did not allow us to use the brackets, but the loudspeakers offer many fly points in the design to use eye bolts for unconventional installations, said Hoevelmann. The design made it very easy to hang the loudspeakers and chain them to the press box fence for a secure installation. The bonus is the blue color choice as installed; they match perfectly to the blue colors in the stadium. The assistant athletic director didn’t event notice them during the initial walkthrough because they blend in so well with the press box.

¡Technomads en su ruta hacia Europa!

Boston, 8 de mayo de 2008 – Technomad Associates, LLC, empresa líder en altavoces para exteriores y sistemas de megafonía llaves en mano para el mercado de audio profesional desde 1995, ha anunciado hoy la inauguración de su almacén en Holanda. Se enfocará a la distribución en Europa y territorios próximos. La iniciativa posibilitará plazos de entrega más cortos para los clientes de Technomad (de apenas un día para muchas localidades) y minimizará los costes de transporte. Technomad acumula más de una década de experiencia en el suministro a contratistas y usuarios finales. Los robustos sistemas de audio de gama alta que soportan la instalación en exteriores se continuarán fabricando en Estados Unidos, en las instalaciones de South Deerfield, Massachusetts.

La posibilidad de almacenar altavoces y sistemas de megafonía llaves en mano en Europa permitirá mejoras en el servicio a nuestros clientes internacionales y reducirá los gastos asociados a enviar pequeñas cantidades de producto directamente, según Rodger von Kries, vicepresidente de Technomad. Esta estrategia mejorará los tiempos de respuesta a nuestros clientes internacionales, agilizará los calendarios de proyecto para los instaladores y minimizará los costes gracias al transporte por carretera o ferrocarril.

Los altavoces Technomad para uso en exteriores homologados-IP56 para el mercado de audio profesional comercial se encuentran instalados por todo el mundo, en barcos de crucero, parques temáticos, estadios deportivos, celebraciones de ocio en exteriores y otras aplicaciones móviles y fijas en entornos difíciles exteriores o interiores. La mayoría de los altavoces Technomad están disponibles como parte de los ya populares sistemas de megafonía llaves en mano. Estos sistemas incluyen un mezclador de audio de seis canales, un amplificador de dos canales, cables de altavoces, soportes de altavoces, un micrófono dinámico con cable y un bastidor con 6RU. Los sistemas de megafonía llaves en mano de Technomad son especialmente habituales en acontecimientos deportivos al aire libre, incluyendo estadios de futbol. El conjunto se puede montar fácilmente con rapidez y seguridad en la cabina de prensa o en cualquier otro lugar del acontecimiento.

Technomad planea aprovisionar su almacén europeo con sus nuevos altavoces para exteriores (la línea PowerChiton). También el destacado reproductor/grabador de audio automático Schedulon.

Invitamos a los distribuidores y agentes internacionales a visitar la web de Technomad para disponer de más información sobre nuestro sistema de Presupuestos y Pedidos Online, que aporta la comodidad de la compra online, recambios, elaboración de presupuestos y varias otras ventajas para nuestra red de distribuidores y agentes autorizados.

Technomad está ampliando la lista de sus distribuidores en Europa, en paralelo a su nuevo plan de distribución. Invitamos a los nuevos potenciales distribuidores a inscribirse aquí:
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ABOUT TECHNOMAD

Technomad Associates, LLC, fundada en 1995, diseña y fabrica sistemas de altavoces para audio profesional y para las industrias de tecnología militar y de seguridad. La empresa inventó el primer altavoz para intemperie fiable en todo el espectro y ahora ofrece ocho modelos con potencias que van desde los 60-watt del Vernal 15 hasta los 800-watt del Chicago 15/12 subwoofer. En el 2000, Technomad introdujo su gama de sistemas de megafonía completamente llaves en mano que han transformado los complejos trabajos de integración en simples órdenes. Para más información pueden llamar al +1-617-275-8898.