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The Multi-Room Company introduces Atlantic Technology's IP-Ready Loudspeakers for NetStreams' StreamNet Whole House Protocol (22/4/2009)

The Multi-Room Company introduces Atlantic Technology's IP-Ready Loudspeakers for NetStreams' StreamNet Whole House Protocol Atlantic Technology, a leading manufacturer of home theater and architectural loudspeaker systems, has announced the introduction of IP-Ready loudspeakers that are compatible with the NetStreams(r) StreamNet(tm) whole-house Internet-Protocol (IP) A/V distribution technology. Atlantic's StreamNet-Ready speakers deliver unsurpassed audio performance because the NetStreams system produces a synchronised digital signal from the source that provides a pristine signal to the speaker's voicecoil.

Atlantic has modified three of its most popular in-wall systems-the IWTS-4 LCR, the IWTS-7 LCR and the IWTS-14 LCR to have a special "A-B" connector switch that allows the speaker to either be connected conventionally via the regular speaker terminals, or, when the switch is thrown into the "NetStreams" position, the speaker connects via the NetStreams Euro-style barrier connector. When connected to the NetStreams system, the speakers are bi-amplified using either NetStreams 2-channel or 4-channel SpeakerLinX(tm) room amplifiers, taking advantage of the cutting-edge digital equalisation that is built into the NetStreams system architecture. The result is dramatically improved dynamic range and sound pressure level from the speaker. NetStreams is the global leader in networked A/V systems based on Internet Protocol (IP) standards. NetStreams' IP-Based and IP-Controlled systems handle any number of digital/analog sources, delivering uncompressed content, including high definition audio and video, to an unlimited number of rooms. By combining content and control signals in one data stream, NetStreams systems offer new levels of simplicity, reliability, and expandability, benefiting installers and end-users with lower costs for installation, set-up, and support.

NetStreams' cutting-edge approach to whole-house digital content distribution represents an ideal fit for the Atlantic Technology speakers. The new IP-compatible speakers will leverage the potential of NetStreams' newest systems.

"IP technology is a game changer for loudspeaker designers," said Peter Tribeman, President, Atlantic Technology. "It's like going from chemical photography to digital photography. By giving speaker designers the ability to deliver the optimal audio signal directly to each individual transducer, it opens up a world of new possibilities. The signal stream remains digital all the way from the recording studio through the NetStreams system, until it reaches our speakers. The end user enjoys every last bit of potential performance from our speakers."

Availability

The Atlantic Technology/NetStream speakers are available now. Prices: From £108 trade price + vat.

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