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PRODUCT SHOWCASE NAD 513 carousel compact disc changer CD changers have been around for some time, in permutations such as magazine, carousel or internal storage systems, each with their specific ad­ vantages and disadvantages, but al­most always with a capacity of five discs. After careful market research, NAD found that most people do not need to play more than two or three CDs after one another, as the total playing time of three CDs can be as much as 3 hours and 45 minutes. With this in mind, NAD engineers developed the model 513. By employing the carousel principle and limiting the number of discs it can hold to three, the end result is a CD changer with the performance and price of single disc CD player. Like other NAD CD players, the 513 uses a single-bit MASH circuit, while balanced filtering removes ultrasonic byproducts of the decoding process without affecting the audio performance. Despite its simplicity, the NAD 513 offers all the facilities normally asso­ciated with carousel CD changers - two discs may be changed while the third is playing; the remote control allows changing discs and selecting tracks without having to touch the front panel, the programming facility for 32 tracks over three discs makes Cordless infrared headphones Instrumentation catalog National Instruments has an­ nounced its new 584 page catalog which describes more than 900 software and hardware products. The 1995 catalog is colour-coded into five sections: software, GPIB/ serial interfaces, data acquisition, VXI/MXI and customer education. The first four sections feature com­ p rehensive tutorials, complete with application examples, to help readers learn more about IEEE 488.2, SCPI, plug-in data acquisi­tion (DAQ) systems, signal condi­tioning accessories, VXI and MXI. Complete ordering, pricing and warranty information is also in­cluded. Expanded sections are included on how to choose hardware and software for IEEE 488, plug-in DAQ, serial and VXIbus products. Also 82  Silicon Chip track selection a breeze; and with the Random function engaged, all tracks from all three discs will be played without repetition. NAD products are available from authorised NAD dealers across Aus­ tralia. For further information please contact Marantz Australia on (02) 742 8322. new to the 1995 catalog are separate listings of instrument driv­ ers by industrial I/0 and test and measurement categories. To request copies of the free catalog or for product information, contact National Instruments Aus­ tralia, PO Box 466, Ringwood, Vic 3134. Phone (03) 879 9422 or fax (03) 879 9179. Amber Technology has announced the Beyer IRS890 & IRS790 cordless infrared headphones which combine freedom of movement with audio per­ formance normally only associated with wired headphones. Position Vacant Electronics Designer Silicon Chip, Australia’s dynamic electronics magazine, is looking for an electronics project designer to work for us. The successful applicant will have a good knowledge of electronics and computers and should be able to program in Basic. Good writing skills are desirable. If you think you could be that person, apply in writing to the Publisher, Silicon Chip Publications, PO Box 139, Collaroy, NSW 2097; or fax your application to (02) 976 6503. The system comprises three components – the IRH890 cordless headphone, featuring comfortable, soft ear cushions, automatic level control, in­dividual channel volume controls, switchable to stereo, mono-left or mono-right, and powered via 2 x 1.5V AA cells; the IS890 infrared transmit­ter; and the LG890 power supply. Additional pairs of IRH890 headphones may be operated simultaneously from the same transmitter, while coverage in other rooms can be ob­tained with the addition of the ISS890 slave transmitter. The system has a claimed frequency response of 18Hz to 24kHz with a maximum SPL of 1 l0dB and has a recommended retail price of $579. The IRS 790 offers similar features and pro­ vides 20Hz to 23kHz frequency re­sponse with 116dB SPL capability. It has a recommended retail price of $499. For further information, contact Amber Technology Pty Ltd, Unit B, 5 Skyline Place, Frenchs Forest, NSW 2086. Phone (02) 975 1211 or fax (02) 975 1368. New catalog from All Electronics Components All Electronic Components has announced their first catalog list­ing their full range. As the catalog shows, they are strong in semi­ conductors and have a comprehensive range of passive components as well. The catalog has a $2 cover charge bit is available free to readers of Silicon Chip provided they send a cou­ple of 45 cent stamps with their re­quest. For your copy, contact All Electronic Components, 118-122 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, Vic 3000. Phone (03) 662 3506 or fax (03) 663 3822. Combination CD-ROM & hard disc Teac Corporation of Japan has released a combination fast CD­ROM drive and integrated hard disc. Three models are available: 250Mb, 360Mb and 540Mb. The CD-ROM drive is a quad speed AT interface drive with a fast access time of 195ms and a sustained data transfer rate of 600Kb per second. It will read both 12cm and 8cm discs of CD-DA, CD-ROM Mode-1, XA Mode-2 (Form-1, Form2) formats and is multi-session Photo-CD compat­ible. The AT interface is compat­ ible with SoundBlaster sound cards. The hard disc has an IDE inter­ face, requires only 5V, is lockable and changeable. The Combo Drive SATELLITE SUPPLIES Aussat systems from under $850 SATELLITE RECEIVERS FROM .$280 LNB’s Ku FROM ..............................$229 LNB’s C FROM .................................$330 FEEDHORNS Ku BAND FROM ......$45 FEEDHORNS C.BAND FROM .........$95 DISHES 60m to 3.7m FROM ...........$130 LOTS OF OTHER ITEMS FROM COAXIAL CABLE, DECODERS, ANGLE METERS, IN-LINE COAX AMPS, PAY-TV DECODER FOR JAPANESE, NTSC TO PAL TRANSCODERS, E-PAL DECODERS, PLUS MANY MORE For a free catalogue, fill in & mail or fax this coupon. ✍     Please send me a free catalog on your satellite systems. is supplied with an interface card for the CD-ROM plus data and sound cables, device driver, user’s manuals, mounting screws and configuration software for the hard disc drive. For more information please contact Rick Stanford at Southend Data Storage on (02) 541 1006. Name:____________________________ Street:____________________________ Suburb:_________________________ P/code________Phone_____________ L&M Satellite Supplies 33-35 Wickham Rd, Moorabin 3189 Ph (03) 553 1763; Fax (03) 532 2957 March 1995  83