Elan System 12, 12-Source/8-Zone Multi-Room A/V Controller, rack version

Introducing ELANs most powerful and flexible multi-source/multi-zone controller to datethe System12 (S12).The culmination of 14 years experience in the design and perfection of multi-source/multi-zone controllers, the S12 incorporates the features and reliability you have come to expect from ELAN.Directly addressing the need to distribute more A/V sources to more rooms, the S12 has inputs for 12 audio sources and a built-in 16 x 16 high-definition video switcher. Eight additional Local Source Inputs allow you to place private audio sources in each zone (i.e. a CD player in the master bedroom).The on-board 16 x 16 video switcher provides the ultimate in flexibility. The S12 can route up to 16 composite video sources, such as DVD players, satellite TV and VCRs, to 16 TVs or touch panels. It can also distribute up to five component video sources and handle high definition video signals for house-wide distribution.One S12 can independently access music and video in up to eight zones. And up to four S12s can linked together, giving system designers the flexibility they need to create the system thats just right for your home and lifestyle 8, 16, 24 or 32 independent listening areas. The S12 also incorporates a plethora of must-have features such as Whole-House Music, Dynamic Range Compression, Source Leveling, Bass and Treble EQ for each zone, Volume and EQ memory retention, and Audio/Video Source-Sensing for system feedback at keypads and touch panels. The S12 integrates easily with ELANs COM2 Communications Controller, providing you with ELANs patented telecommunication features such as phone-to-phone intercom, whole-house paging, 2-way door station communications, caller-on-hold, music-on-hold and moreall from your existing touch-tone telephones. ELAN color CCTV cameras can be connected directly to the S12 so you can also see who is at the door, as well as monitor pool areas, nurseries, etc. And since the S12 is compatible with each and every ELAN user interface, you can choose from a wide selection of -all or tabletop keypads and touch panels that best suit your needs or the dcor of a particular room. With the S12 theres no need to skimp on how many sources you want available throughout your house, or the number of rooms you want to listen to them in.