Gentner Unveils Next Generation Audio Perfect Conferencing Product.Business Editors SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 14, 2001 Gentner Communications Corp. (Nasdaq:GTNR), the leading provider of high-end audio High-end audio is a term used to describe equipment that is purported by the manufacturers to be the best, regardless of the price. Definition of 'high-end' High-end audio conferencing See teleconferencing. products with over 15,000 units installed, today unveiled its next-generation Audio Perfect(R) conferencing product. This product is designed specifically for use in venues where clear communication is crucial, including corporate boardrooms, distance learning classrooms and courtrooms. "From the very beginning, our Audio Perfect products have set the standard in high-end audio conferencing. Now we're raising the bar," said Fran Flood, president and chief executive officer of Gentner. "Not only will this new product improve upon the highly successful Audio Perfect family of products, but it will also incorporate many new features not currently on the market." Features not available in competing products will include: -- Assignable processing blocks - to reduce the amount of external signal processing equipment needed for many applications -- Flexible, easy-to-use filtering - to reduce set-up time for integrators and improve post-installation noise control, tone adjustment and audio equalization -- Wall-panel controls - for easy system operation in simple applications -- Advanced room combining technology - four separate automatic microphone mixers work independently or as a single unit Additional new features will include noise cancellation (1) The elimination of unwanted signals in an electronic circuit. See noise and dynamic noise reduction. (2) The elimination of unwanted noise in the environment using noise cancelling headphones. , and macros and presets for quick and easy configuration in a variety of environments. In addition, Gentner's next-generation product will boast an improved version of the company's proprietary Distributed Echo Cancellation The elimination of an echo in a two-way voice transmission. Echo is created in the telephone company's central office switch when two-wire lines from the customer are converted to four-wire lines for backbone trunks. (R) technology, enhanced software for fast and easy set-up, and improved automatic level control to ensure balanced audio Balanced audio is a method of interconnecting audio equipment using impedance-balanced lines. This type of connection is very important in sound recording and production because it allows for the use of long cables while reducing susceptibility to external noise. pickup Pickup A gain in yield made by selling one bond and buying another. Also referred to as "yield pickup." Notes: When the present yield is relatively low compared to the longer-term yields, pickups will be done by investors trying to increase the yield and duration of their throughout the room. "Our Audio Perfect products have long been the preferred choice for customers who view their communications as mission-critical," said Flood. "This next generation product is the first in a series of new products, all designed to meet our customers' current and future needs by delivering performance never before possible, thus further strengthening our leadership position in the market." Initial shipments are scheduled to begin in early to mid summer. For additional product information, please call 800.945.7730 or 801.975.7200. About Gentner Gentner Communications Corp. (www.gentner.com) develops, markets and distributes products and services to the professional communications, broadcast, business and consumer markets. Designed to help lower the cost of doing business by reducing the need for travel, Gentner's products and services include audio and videoconferencing A real time video session between two or more users or between two or more locations. Although the first videoconferencing was done with traditional analog TV and satellites, inhouse room systems became popular in the early 1980s after Compression Labs pioneered digitized video systems systems, and a full suite of teleconferencing services, including full-service conference calling, Instant Access Conference Calling(TM), and Webconferencing. Other offerings include sound reinforcement reinforcement /re·in·force·ment/ (-in-fors´ment) in behavioral science, the presentation of a stimulus following a response that increases the frequency of subsequent responses, whether positive to desirable events, or products, telephone interface products, assistive listening systems, and remote facilities management The management of a user's computer installation by an outside organization. All operations including systems, programming and the datacenter can be performed by the facilities management organization on the user's premises. systems. Forward Looking Disclaimer (networking) disclaimer - Statement ritually appended to many Usenet postings (sometimes automatically, by the posting software) reiterating the fact (which should be obvious, but is easily forgotten) that the article reflects its author's opinions and not necessarily those of the To the extent any statement presented herein deals with information that is not historical, including statements regarding sales, performance, and estimated shipping date of the next-generation Audio Perfect product, such statement is necessarily forward-looking. As such, it is subject to the occurrence of many events outside Gentner's control that could cause Gentner's results to differ materially from those anticipated. Please see the risk factors contained in Gentner's most recent 10-KSB filed with the SEC. |
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