Audio, Video, Lighting and
Show Control
for Themed Entertainment
Alcorn McBride welcomes back Jeremy Scheinberg. Jeremy returns to the company as Chief Operating Officer (COO) after completing his MBA at the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota. Jeremy started at Alcorn McBride in 1996 as a Design Engineer. In addition to responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the company, Jeremy will be in charge of new product and innovation strategies as the company continues its stellar growth.
Alcorn McBride has been named by Inc magazine as one of the fastest growing corporations in America.
Our Video Binloop packs up to 16 high bitrate MPEG-2 reproducers into just three rack units. Of course, you also get 32 tracks of digital audio. Each track can operate independently, or can sync with others. The Video Binloop understands timecode, RS-232, Ethernet control and even contact closures. And because it uses Compact Flash storage, there are no moving parts, so it will serve you for a very, very long time. More info...
The same advantages as our Video Binloop in a single channel player that fits almost anywhere.
Products that Simply Work
Alcorn McBride is the leading manufacturer of audio and video products for themed entertainment, including theme parks, museums, and casinos. Our hardware is used throughout every major theme park in the world, including major attractions where a breakdown simply isn't an option. That's why most of our audio, video, lighting and show control products have no moving parts.
You'll also find we provide remarkable customer support. When you call us, you can speak to the engineer who designed your product. And if you need field programming, that same engineer is available to help.
As consultants to the world's leading theme parks for twenty years, we've helped create many of the most visited attractions in the world. Let us help with yours. Call us today.
This compact player is ideal for small exhibits. It plays high quality audio, and offers an optional built-in amplifier and the ability to update it by Ethernet.
Our 8-TraXX player gives you eight independent stereo tracks from a single Compact Flash card. It's the perfect player for exhibit rooms with many displays, or multi-lingual requirements.
Its variety of output options makes the Digital Video Machine our most popular product. Its video looks much better than a DVD, and there are no parts to wear out.
This High Definition Player handles video at nearly three times the broadcast rate. It's one of the few HD players that offers frame sync, and is featured in our 4D Theater Application Note.
Why leave an expensive lighting board in a permanent installation? The LightCue records your lighting board's output and then syncs to your show's timecode.
The V16+ is the most widely used show controller in theme parks worldwide. It runs our super-stable ScriptOS operating system. It's easy to program because it understands timecode and is frame accurate.
We've helped create many of the most visited attractions in the world.
Theme Park Class
Have you ever visited a theme park and wondered, "How did they do that?" Now there's an online class where you can find out!
Whether you're contemplating a career in Theme Park Engineering or just want to have some fun, this survey course taught by Alcorn McBride president Steve Alcorn will show you the "Sights and Sounds Behind the Scenes".
Synchronizing high definition can be tricky. In fact, most players can't do it. But the Digital Video Machine HD can, when used with a frame accurate controller such as our V16+. Check out this case study of Bellewaerde Park. Then read the Application Note to see how it's done.
The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati brings to life the importance of struggles for freedom around the world and throughout history.
Orlando's International Drive sports these colorful transports. Each I-Ride trolley uses an Alcorn McBride Digital Audio Machine to play over 100 GPS triggered announcements.