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XANTECH UNVEILS DIGI5™ DIGITAL DELIVERY SYSTEM
— New DIGI-5™ technology, developed with the Linear Home Tehnology Group, delivers high-quality digital sound over Cat-5 —
INTEGRATED SYSTEMS EUROPE, AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS, February 3, 2009 — Xantech Corporation, a leader in the field of audio/video remote control and distribution for 40 years, unveils the DDS Digital Delivery System, utilizing DIGI-5™ technology, which uses Cat-5 wiring to distribute audio. DDS provides cleaner audio at louder listening levels than previous similar analog systems. With powerful, dependable and intuitive operation with no extra programming necessary, RS-232 control compatibility, audio distribution to anywhere from four to 28 Zones, and a number of other exclusive features, Xantech’s DIGI5 DDS is perfect for residential homes, condo/apartment complexes, hotels, restaurants, resorts, coach buses and RVs, etc.
Cat-5 systems are easier to wire and install than other methods of distribution, at a cheaper price point with convenient and straightforward packaging options for the consumer. Cat-5 is quickly becoming the de facto standard in new homes and multiple-dwelling unit infrastructures. DIGI-5 patent-pending technology is the result of years of research to develop an affordable, scalable and easy-to-install distribution system that delivers high-quality digital sound to multiple rooms/zones over a Cat-5 wiring network. DIGI-5 brings to the custom electronics marketplace a totally new platform that provides a level of flexibility and sonic sophistication heretofore available only in much costlier and more labor-intensive multi-room systems. DIGI-5’s end-to-end digital architecture ensures that the entire signal path of the audio system remains in the digital domain from start to finish, meaning that noise, signal loss and other unwanted audio-degrading effects, even over long wire runs, are eliminated.
Xantech’s DIGI5 DDS is the only 1x4 or 4x4 (4-source/4-zone) home theater expansion system and is available in Flat-pack structured wiring Hubs as well as a rack-mountable 1U home theater model. It features the proprietary Xan-Net network port-connect for SPLCD, media metadata and more. The units include a built-in 30-Watt high efficiency digital amplifier, as well as volume, tone and balance control. Only one Cat-5 cable is dedicated to the keypad. The units are sold in either Single Source or Four Source models. The unit’s display is bright LED with back-lit touch surface, featuring source selection and time-out control.
The units’ Amplified Digital Keypad (30W/Channel) features five-button control for volume, system power, mute, party mode and EQ adjustment. It has a built-in IR receiver with an external IR input on the back for remote placement. It is very easy to install and intuitive to use. Since the Keypad is amplified, speaker wiring is dramatically reduced, as no home-run is required. Speakers connect directly to the in-wall single-gang keypad within in the room.
Xantech’s DIGI-5 system will be available in standard rack-mount configurations or as a “flat-pack” design. For more information, please visit www.xantech.com.
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About Xantech Corporation
Established in 1969, Xantech Corporation (www.xantech.com) designs and manufactures an extensive range of state of the art A/V Distribution and Control Systems, and Component Products, many of which have become the de facto industry standards. Since 1969, over two million of these systems have been installed worldwide. The Xantech product line includes LCD Touchpanel Controllers, Multi-Zone, Multi-Source Audio/Video Systems, Multi-Zone, Multi-Source Pre-amplifiers, Multi-Channel Audio Amplifiers, Infrared Receivers, Remote Control Switchers, Interface Modules, IR Connecting Blocks, IR Emitters, Volume Controls and IR Accessories. Products are sold to Professional Installers and Distributors directly from Xantech.Xantech’s products are marketed in North and South America, Australia, New Zealand, Asia and Europe. Xantech is a subsidiary of Nortek, Inc. (www.nortek-inc.com), a multinational manufacturer and distributor of building products for residential and commercial markets. Nortek, established in 1967, is headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island.
For additional information about Xantech and its innovative products, please visit www.xantech.com.
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