Jeff at Zektor Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Hello C4 members,After a lot of time in the lab, we have released our new C4 driver for the Clarity Elite 8X8 and our new Prowler CAT5 matrix switches. Here is an overview of what we have put into the driver:The full two way driver supports: Matrix switching with audio / video breakaway Volume: set / up / down (pulse and start/stop ramping) Mute: on / off / toggle Balance: set / up / down (pulse and start/stop ramping) Bass: set / up / down (pulse and start/stop ramping) Treble: set / up / down (pulse and start/stop ramping)The properties menu allows the following:General settings: Power: on/off Front Panel: enable / disable IR Sensor: enable / disable Front panel LED intensity settings for bright and auto dimming levels Master Volume: -100 to +24dBPer zone settings: Volume: -100dB to 0dB Balance: -100dB (full left) to +100dB (full right) Stereo Mix: None, Swap L & R, Mono (L+R), Mono (All Left), Mono (All Right), Mono (L-R), Mono (R-L) Bass: ± 20dB Treble: ± 20dB EQ1 100Hz: ± 20dB EQ2 330Hz: ± 20dB EQ3 1,000Hz: ± 20dB EQ4 3,300Hz: ± 20dB EQ5 10,000Hz: ± 20dB Lip Sync Delay: 0-170mS Non-PCM routing: When Dolby or DTS detected, either pass it through to digital out, or send converted analog audio to digital out.Per input settings: Gain settings for digital audio inputs: ±24dB Gain settings for analog audio inputs: ±24dB Lip Sync Delay: 0-170mSPer composite to component converter settings: Input type: Composite or S-Video Contrast Brightness HueThanks for looking.Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecodeman Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Great work, I can't wait to get my "review unit" at CEDIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkrause Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 What is MSRP for both models? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff at Zektor Posted July 16, 2009 Author Share Posted July 16, 2009 MSRP for the Clarity Elite is $3899 and the Prowler is $4899. Thanks for the interest.Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILoveC4 Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 How many input and outputs again? 8:16? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkrause Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Do I understand that the prowler can broadcast 1 to many were as the Elite cannot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILoveC4 Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Do I understand that the prowler can broadcast 1 to many were as the Elite cannot?While I don't know all the differences for sure (I am sure Jeff will chime in), that is not the difference. The switch can put any input to any output, and any combition in between. Both switches can broadcast "1 to many". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkrause Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 then I do not understand the mirroring functionality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecodeman Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 then I do not understand the mirroring functionalityMirroring allows you to have the same image on a cat5 output as you do with a local component out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff at Zektor Posted July 16, 2009 Author Share Posted July 16, 2009 Right on Codeman! The Clarity and The Prowler are both non-blocking switches in that they can send any source to any display in any combination of audio video. The ability to send audio and video separately to the same zone is also referred to as audio/video breakaway, just for reference (we do that too).Codeman was right, The Prowler does have additional capability having CAT5 outputs that mirror the local audio and video outputs. Example; the same image that is sent via the CAT5 cable on CAT5 output #1 will also be available on local component outputs and either the analog audio or digital SPDIF outputs. An typical application for this would be a sports bar or large residential installation where they might have up to 16 displays where they can send the same image to two displays at the same time.I hope that answers the question.Thanks.Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecodeman Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Right on Codeman! The Clarity and The Prowler are both non-blocking switches in that they can send any source to any display in any combination of audio video. The ability to send audio and video separately to the same zone is also referred to as audio/video breakaway, just for reference (we do that too).Codeman was right, The Prowler does have additional capability having CAT5 outputs that mirror the local audio and video outputs. Example; the same image that is sent via the CAT5 cable on CAT5 output #1 will also be available on local component outputs and either the analog audio or digital SPDIF outputs. An typical application for this would be a sports bar or large residential installation where they might have up to 16 displays where they can send the same image to two displays at the same time.I hope that answers the question.Thanks.JeffOr it could be super handy with a display in the local rack to ensure that your video sources are switching correctly without having to run all around the house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkrause Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Thank you for the information. I am contemplating a matrix, but want to be absolutely sure I "need it" prior to purchasing due to pricing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Both IP and Serial driver? ? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff at Zektor Posted July 16, 2009 Author Share Posted July 16, 2009 Hey Matt,There is a serial and TCP/IP driver for the Clarity and Prowler. We really put A LOT of time into our firmware and drivers so that they work smooth when programming in the field or in your shop.Thanks.Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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