Phoenix Gold's New 90 Degree Space Saving HDMI1.3a Certified Wallplates Now Shipping

PORTLAND, Ore., Dec. 5, 2008 — Phoenix Gold® (phoenixgold.com) is proud to announce that its latest standard and space saving HDMI1.3a certified wall plates are now available. Three of Phoenix Gold’s five new HDMI wall plates feature 90 degree right angle outputs designed to minimize the outward depth required by connected HDMI cable.

“As HDMI has become the new standard in high definition connectivity, practical and aesthetically-pleasing installations are quickly becoming demanded of manufacturers by discerning customers and installers,” explained Stewart Millager, Phoenix Gold director of engineering. “Keeping up with the latest technology standards, such as HDMI1.3a, is also a necessity. Phoenix Gold’s new 90 degree space saving HDMI1.3a certified HDMI wall plates are the answer to all of these technological and installation requirements and desires.”

Features of Phoenix Gold HDMI1.3a certified space saving wall plates include:
• Space-saving external (90 degree) right angle output
• Internal pigtail for maximum flexibility
• Internal UL CL3-rated pigtail
• Cable and connector certified HDMI1.3a
• Female termination for direct input (model HD.MC-RPF only)
• Male termination for direct input (model HD.MC-RPM only)
• Dual insert plate and female termination for direct input
(model HD/DUAL.MC-RPF only)
• MSRP: $49.99 (model HD.MC-RPF)
• MSRP: $49.99 (model HD.MC-RPM)
• MSRP: $69.99 (model HD/DUAL.MC-RPF)

Features of Phoenix Gold’s HDMI1.3a certified standard wall plates include:
• Straight outputs
– single output (model HD.MC-SPF)
– two outputs (model HD/DUAL.MC-SPF)
• Internal pigtail provides maximum flexibility
• Internal UL CL3-rated pigtail
• Cable and connector certified HDMI1.3a
• Female termination for direct input
• MSRP: $39.99 (model HD.MC-SPF)
• MSRP: $49.99 (model HD/DUAL.MC-SPF)

“As the technological standards and installation requirements continue to change with the marketplace, Phoenix Gold remains determined to stay on the cutting edge and provide our customers and installers with state-of-the-art and industry leading products,” Millager added.

Due to continual product improvement, pricing and specifications subject to change without notice.

Rodin is located at 9200 North Decatur Street, Portland, Oregon, USA 97203. For more information, please call 503-978-3321, or visit www.rodinaudio.com

Rodin is a Portland, Oregon-based company established in 1985 that designs and develops high quality high-performance products for the custom install home and the mobile audio markets. The company markets its products under the Phoenix Gold, AudioSource and Carver brands.

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