Niveus Media Introduces A New Line Of Professional-Quality Rack-Mount Media Servers

Niveus’ new 2007 Pro Series media servers bring state-of-the-art hardware, software, and design elements direct to the custom install market.

September 19, 2006

Niveus Media, award-winning manufacturers of high-end digital media server solutions, proudly introduces the 2007 Pro Series media centers, n7 and n9. Designed with the custom installer in mind, the new Pro Series incorporates cutting-edge technology to deliver one of the fastest, most powerful media server solutions on the market, in a convenient rack-mount form factor. Packed with the industry’s most advanced hardware and software, the HD DVD enabled Pro Series includes the highly-anticipated Intel Viiv technology and Core 2 Duo Extreme processor, Nvidia’s GeForce Series 7 Graphics and HDMI output. Engineered to provide faster frame rates and exceptional images, as well as broad 3rd party control and enough horsepower to distribute audio and video throughout a multi-zone home, the n7 and n9 are packed with the compatibility and functionality, to perform as a central media distribution hub for the digital home. “Recognizing the growing number of dealers seeking high performance media centers specific to rack installations, we are excited to fulfill their needs with the n7 and n9; as well as introducing the Pro Series to Niveus’ expanding product portfolio,” states Tim Cutting, CEO of Niveus Media. Based on Windows Media Center 2005 and Niveus’ award-winning Summit Series platform, the n7 and n9 feature the best in class audio/video performance. Including Niveus’ proprietary Glacier Passive Cooling™ technology (active & passive cooling) and patent-pending Niveus ConvergencePanel™, as well as new features including HDMI, RS-232, an integrated flash card reader (SD, MMC), and RAID 5 Hard Drive Data Protection, the new Pro Series is highly- compatible to meet the needs of varying installation challenges. Specially designed and manufactured by Niveus and sporting a sleek, compact chassis (measuring 3U), the Pro Series is complete with ears for fast and easy rack mount installation. Available in multiple installation configurations, Niveus offers varying hard drive storage options in the n7 and n9 (1TB to 3TB HDD, respectively), boasts up to 4 television tuners (2x NTSC, 2x ATSC), up to 4GB of Memory, and 8-channel audio. Reconfirming the company’s commitment to providing its valued dealers with the tools needed to easily integrate and control a Niveus Media Center, Niveus announced its participation in the following programs: AMX’s InConcert manufacturer partner program, Crestron’s Integration Partner program and Exceptional Innovation’s Life|ware Ready program. The company will also continue to work with Netstreams, Universal Electronics and Vantage to ensure compatibility. Imaging Science Foundation (ISF) certification (pending) will allow the Pro Series to join the Niveus’ Summit Series as one of the few media centers to achieve the highest quality video available resulting in a high fidelity experience for custom install professionals. Niveus Media’s Professional Series n7 and n9 MSRP start at of $6,999 and $14,999, respectively, and is expected to ship September 30, 2006. For more information on Niveus Media, Inc., please visit www.niveusmedia.com.

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