[May 17, 2013] Key Digital Introduces Compass Control Tweet May 17, 2013 (Close-Up Media via COMTEX) -- Key Digital is introducing its first complete system solution, Compass Control, brought to fruition by Key Digital and the Compass Alliance Partners (CAP). According to a release, Compass Control represents a fully integrated control system built from the ground up to use Apple's iOS devices iPad, iPad mini, iPhone, and iPod touch as its backbone. Key Digital, in conjunction with Compass Alliance Partners (CAP), has created a fully integrated control system with driver support for hardware from the following brands: Access Networks, ADA, Aprilaire, Ashly, Autonomic, Boston Acoustics, ClearOne, Cloud, Denon, Furman, HAI, ICRealtime Security Solutions, Integra, iPort, JVC Professional, Kaleidescape, LG, Lutron, Luxul, Marantz, MechoShade, Onkyo, Optoma, Pakedge, Panamax, Primeview, Polycom, Request, Russound, RCI Custom, Sharp, Sonance, SurgeX, Vidabox, Wolfvision, and YCD Multimdia. Combining the knowledge and expertise from the different CAP brands has allowed Compass Control to develop into a complete turnkey for commercial control solution. Key Digital said that Compass Control provides complete AV system solutions through Key Digital's product portfolio of HDMI switchers, HDMI matrix switchers, HDMI baluns, analog switchers, CAT6/STP cabling, HDMI cables, HDMI boosters, HDMI distribution amplifiers, and video processors. Compass Control provides full integration for all of these devices to create a system for a boardroom or even a retail environment requiring digital signage. For additional needs, such as HVAC, lighting, and shade control, Compass Control's partners Aprilaire, Lutron, and Mecho-Shade have provided a range of products to integrate with Compass Control. Full audio integration has been provided for by Compass Control's audio partners Boston Acoustics, Denon, Integra, Marantz, Onkyo, and Russound. From speakers to receivers, 2 channel audio to Dolby Digital 7.1 surround sound, and everything in between, Compass Control is fully integrated with the latest in audio distribution hardware. Professional AV is also catered to by Wolfvision and Primeview with support for document cameras and digital signage displays. Security is covered by Compass Control partner ICRealtime, providing real integration for DVRs and security cameras. For IP connectivity and Wi-Fi expertise, Compass Control partners Luxul and Pakedge contributed networking equipment to allow the Compass Control App to talk to the KD-MC2500 Master Control. Key Digital VP of Sales, Michael Lakhter, commented on Compass Control's readiness to take on market challenges: "With the combined efforts of all of our Compass Alliance Partners, Compass Control represents the culmination of our efforts to create the most powerful, most user-friendly, and most comprehensive control system available on the market today." Key Digital is a developer and manufacturer of technology for HDTV applications, delivering total video systems solutions. More information: keydigital.com/compass www.keydigital.com ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]