Alcorn McBride, the leading manufacturer of show control, audio and video equipment for the themed entertainment industry, launched two new products at IAAPA 2014: AmpTraXX and the DVM8500-AB.
Both products, ready for shipping in early Q1 2015, were developed in response to client requests.
Scott Harkless, Director of Sales at Alcorn McBride explains, “Nothing is more important to us than our personal relationships with industry partners. These two new products are a fantastic example of how close cooperation with those partners can result in new product ideas that benefit the entire industry.”
AmpTraXX
AmpTraXX is a 16-channel amplifier with DSP. Harkless says, “It’s always exciting to unveil our latest technologies at IAAPA. Our new feature-packed AmpTraXX amplifier is the perfect device for on-board audio applications such as ride vehicles.”
Specially designed for vehicle applications, the compact, energy-efficient chassis of AmpTraXX packs 400W RMS into 16 channels of amplification and DSP.
Oceaneering, who identified the need for a better ride vehicle amplifier product, will use AmpTraXX on their newest product, EVO-6, a full-programmable, fully motion-based six-passenger tracked ride system.
Each AmpTraXX channel can provide up to 25W into 8 ohms and independent DSP capability, including a 9-band EQ, dynamic range and compression control, as well as gain and stereo/mono mixing capability. Channel pairs can also be bridged to provide 50W operation if more power is required.
AmpTraXX is programmed with user-friendly software included with each unit. Set up is simple: select a channel, click on the DSP element you want to program and type in the desired frequency or gain settings.
All settings are non-volatile; the USB and serial interfaces can also be used for on-the-fly volume and mute adjustments for installations equipped with a control system. AmpTraXX can even be controlled directly from RideTraXX, eliminating the need for an external control system.
DVM8500-AB
The DVM8500-AB is a single-channel HD video playback unit with built-in amp and DSP. Harkless says, “For kiosk applications that require the excellent video and audio quality, our new DVM8500-AB is a truly unique solution.”
Alcorn McBride now offers three models in its Single Channel HD video playback family: the DVM8500, the DVM8500-SYSD and the new DVM8500-AB.
The DVM8500-AB saves time and money and simplifies systems by enabling users to feed a flat-panel kiosk display and high-quality speakers without the need for a separate DSP and amplifier. The model includes a built-in 25W x 2 audio amplifier and DSP, making it the ideal solution for kiosk applications.
The unit features a solid-state, energy-efficient design, which plays back from CompactFlash so there are no moving parts to break. For user-friendly touch panel control, team the DVM8500-AB with an Alcorn McBride show controller and ShowTouch solution.
