ISE Best of Show Awards 2019

A SPECIAL GUIDE TO ALL OF THE NOMINATED & WINNING PRODUCTS FEATURED AT ISE 2019 BOS 2019_V2.indd 1

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WINNER ADDER TECHNOLOGY ADDERLINK INFINITY 4000 SERIES (ALIF4000) 4K is about to become the world’s visual standard. According to Statista (2018) it’s predicted that by 2020, the global 4K display market could be worth $52 billion. But use of 4K technology has been held back by constraints on 4K-ready KVM solutions. No more. Adder has removed the barriers to the adoption of 4K with the world’s first dual-head, high performance, 4K IP KVM matrix over a single fiber connection: the ADDERLink™ INFINITY 4000 series (ALIF4000). Developed in response to customer demand, the ALIF4000 delivers an easy-to-install solution for organisations that want to add 4K functionality without a costly ripand-replace of existing infrastructure.

Designed with 24/7 mission-critical applications in mind, the ALIF4000 uses Adder’s proven IP network delivery system, built on industry standards, to maintain reliable performance.

Combined with the ability to deliver pixel-perfect 4K content to dual screens over a single fiber, this makes the ALIF4000 the perfect solution to help organizations take control in highpressure environments.

Full compatibility with the existing ADDERLink INFINITY range means the ALIF4000 can be directly plugged in without disruption. Its dual-head design means that cabling needs can be halved, and its support for both 1Gb and 10Gb networking gives customers the right

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size technology to expand with their business – whatever their needs may be. The ALIF4000 also has USB fast switching to ensure interoperability with any USB 2.0 device, so users have all the tools they need at extended distances, without any loss of quality. John Stevens, director of engineering at Californian post-production house, The Foundation, said, “The launch of the ALIF4000 gives

us the opportunity to take control and add 4K functionality to our existing infrastructure, as and when we need it, without having to rip and replace; meaning we can continue to meet our customers’ growing need for 4K output.”

Moving to 4K couldn’t be easier with Adder’s ALIF4000. https://www.adder.com/

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WINNER ALBIRAL DISPLAY SOLUTIONS/ARTHUR HOLM DYNAMICSPEAKER BY ARTHUR HOLM MEETING rooms are where ideas are born, a sanctuary of creativity and the place where important decisions are taken. If a spoken dialog or if the sound of a presentation is unintelligible, much of the communication is lost. In meeting and conference rooms, there is the need to spread the sound over the length of long tables. Furthermore, there is also the need that these tables are aesthetically pleasant and versatile.

The next challenge is that boardroom tables often place people several meters apart, making it difficult to carry a conversation.

All these challenges are solved with the new DynamicSpeaker.

DynamicSpeaker is an ingenious, elegant and space optimizing solution.

It comprises a motorized loudspeaker for desk integration: a compact, omnidirectional 360 degrees Class-D active speaker, two-way coaxial driver, with integrated DSP technology.

The system is controlled via the AHnet and also via the AHDynamicAirConnect: a wireless App for control and setup.

Benefits of DynamicSpeaker: •Helps improving meeting room acoustics with proximity sound •Helps improving speech intelligibility •Helps avoiding sound dispersion, creating an environment of clear communication by near-field listening •Helps providing the right balance of absorption, reflection and diffusion •Helps optimising the table space by

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disappearing inside the desk surface when not needed •Helps optimising the cabling and the installation time •Makes the table stand alone, eliminates the need of expensive speaker integration into walls and ceilings We believe DynamicSpeaker deserves to win a Future Best of Show award because it is a totally innovative

solution that cleverly combines design, performance and functionality. And with todays minimalistic architecture and overall acoustic challenges of a board room and other halls can be reduced to a minimum by bringing in the DynamicSpeaker. This is a solution that helps both improving the meeting room acoustics and the furniture design. arthurholm.com

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WINNER ALBIRAL DISPLAY SOLUTIONS/ARTHUR HOLM DYNAMICX2-KM A meeting space should be able to change its look, feel and functionality at any time. It should be an open, accessible, sustainable and versatile area that encourages participation, networking, concentration and creativity.

We are used to intrusive technology and our mission is exactly the opposite: to design and create discreet equipment with an amazing look whose design DynamicX2 monitor is combined with an automated keyboard and mouse, creating a motorised automation system that lifts the keyboard and mouse at the same time the monitor is being raised.

This combination offers the best possible quality Full HD screen with an elegant keyboard and mouse storage that converts into a complete workstation by the touch of a button.

This unique system combines both cutting edge technology and minimal design to seemingly disappear within the desk. The patented cover of this solution slides comfortably downwards (into the table) and has been designed to be veneered, providing a uniform finish with the furniture. The monitor movements are remotely controllable so the product is not visible when not in use, leaving no trace on the desk surface. The table can be then used for other purposes.

Benefits: •Helps optimizing the table space: non intrusive technology •Helps focusing on presentation: short distance to the screen

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•Helps with interactivity: easy access to keyboard and mouse •Helps with sustainability: less use of paper, energy saving design We believe this is innovative solution that deserves an award. You will see different retractable monitors but not a vertically retractable solution comprising

also a lift mechanism for a keyboard and mouse and that can be veneered.

We respond with this product to the challenges of versatility, interactivity and personalization since the solution can be perfectly streamlined with any table design. arthurholm.com

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WINNER AUDINATE DANTE AV NETWORKED AUDIO AND VIDEO MODULE FOR years, AV integrators and end users have asked for a way to network and route both audio and video together.

Audinate has made this dream a reality with the introduction of Dante AV. Dante AV is a revolutionary new AV solution allowing manufacturers to add networked video to the industry-leading Dante Audio over IP solution. It provides the same ease-of-use, interoperability and integrated control that users expect from Dante, with perfect time alignment for the separate audio and video streams. And, Dante AV’s 8x8 channels of Dante audio are fully manageable using the familiar software Dante Controller and Dante Domain Manager.

End users and integrators often see common issues, and Audinate now provides the industry a solution. With Dante AV, gone are the days of legacy audio and video systems that are difficult to keep synchronized, expensive matrix switches and having to set up new network infrastructure beyond 1Gbps.

Dante AV instantly solves these common problems, and more, delivering innate interoperability and reliability to the Dante user experience.

Because many video product manufacturers prefer to use a codec of their choice, Dante AV Modules allow manufacturers to use any codec and are easily retrofitted into existing products. For manufacturers creating new networked AV products, the Dante AV Product Design provides an optional

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turn-key, feature-complete design based upon the JPEG2000 codec, saving development costs and reducing timeto-market. And like all Dante products, Dante AV is completely interoperable with any of the more than 1,600 Danteenabled audio products on the market today, delivering low latency, perfectly

synced, near perfect audio and video.

Audinate is excited to introduce and showcase Dante AV at Integrated Systems Europe 2019. This breakthrough solution will be available to manufacturers in Q3 2019. https://www.audinate.com/

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WINNER AURORA MULTIMEDIA CORPORATION DXE-218 AURORA Multimedia presents the first ever 8 port 4K60 4:4:4 HDMI PoE Splitter with downscaling per individual output. The DXE-218 delivers enhanced capabilities such as individual CEC control, EDID management, Hot Plug Detection, and EDID reporting per output. This is all done through the LAN port for full control and statistics of all ports. In addition, the downscaling per port allows 1080p screens to be utilized on the same splitter with a 4K60 source. To round out the solution, the

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DXE-218 has 2 input ports to select from to change content remotely. The PoE simplifies cabling by eliminating all external power supplies. Depending on the network switch, the DXE-218 can even be power controlled remotely.

The DXE-218 is the perfect solution for any HDMI distribution providing the best in remote support, control, and capability.

For more information email sales@ auroramm.com or website www. auroramm.com

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WINNER BLACK BOX RADIAN FLEX RADIAN Flex video wall software from Black Box gives operators the ability to display high-quality content from any source, across multiscreen display walls, in any creative configuration imaginable.

As an operator adds, moves, resizes, and changes content on the user interface, those changes are reflected on the video wall, distributed visualization system, or other display devices in real time.

The Radian Flex software-based video wall platform from Black Box surpasses traditional video wall software and controllers by serving as a future-proof investment that is infinitely upgradable.

Because no proprietary hardware is needed, users save both time and money.

Unlike conventional hardware-based solutions, Radian Flex offers unlimited resolution and screen outputs that are limited only by the capabilities of surrounding technology. The robust Radian Flex video engine supports today’s standard of 4K 60fps video up to an industry-leading resolution of more than one billion pixels. Ready for 4K today, 8K in the future, and the next ultra-high-definition resolution after that, the limitless resolution of Radian Flex eases any facility’s upgrade path.

In addition to accepting any image resolution, Radian Flex supports an unlimited number of inputs. Integrated SmartFrame technology ensures optimal use of the video wall display area, providing perfect picture quality and

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facilitating fit-to-screen layouts with minimal setup time. Powerful content manipulation tools, schedule and restore capabilities, real-time controls for displayed content, and slide show options simplify highly effective display of images and data.

Available in two powerful suites — the Radian Flex Suite and the Radian FlexPro Suite — respectively tailored to economical video wall installations and to fail-safe installations for missioncritical applications, the Black Box platform brings unprecedented image quality, display flexibility, and system scalability to video wall projects of every size. http://www.blackbox.co.uk/radianflex

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WINNER CRESTRON ELECTRONICS INC. CRESTRON ROOM SCHEDULING THE modern workplace is fast-paced, flexible, and dispersed. With touch screens, scheduling software, and illuminated room availability indicators, Crestron provides everything you need to make everyone more efficient, connected, and collaborative across all meeting spaces. Crestron room scheduling allows employees to book meeting spaces from anywhere using built-in scheduling software that directly connects to the most popular calendaring platforms from Microsoft and Google. With the ability to decouple the hardware and software, thanks to Crestron’s open architecture Crestron room scheduling can evolve with your organization and work natively with software applications such as Teems, Appspace, EMS, and Robin. Some meeting spaces are used without scheduling, but people still need to find them easily. With a Crestron occupancy sensor driving a room availability indicator, these spaces suddenly become easy to find for people and usage data is gathered to ensure they’re used optimally.

Crestron room scheduling touch screens provide corporate enterprises and organizations with an invaluable productivity tool to enhance and simplify the scheduling of meeting rooms and spaces. Simple onscreen tools enable individuals to reserve the room, or find another available room, without having to pull out their phone or log onto a

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computer. Crestron room scheduling touch screens help organizations to maximize productivity and realize the most usable time out of every room.

If a room is currently reserved, the associated touch screen displays details about the current meeting, accented in red, so attendees can immediately

confirm they’re in the right place before entering the room. If the room is currently available, the screen states so in green and shows the time remaining until the next scheduled meeting. If desired, the room can be reserved on the spot for an ad hoc meeting. https://www.crestron.com/

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WINNER CRESTRON ELECTRONICS INC. CRESTRON XIO CLOUD WINNER of the 2018 Microsoft Global Partner of the Year Award for IoT, Crestron XiO Cloud is a revolutionary IoT-based service hosted on the Microsoft AzureŽ IoT platform. It enables you to securely deploy, proactively manage, monitor, and evolve workplace technology anywhere in the world through a standard web browser, and reduce associated complexities. XiO Cloud is Crestron’s unifying cloud-based platform for remotely provisioning, monitoring, and managing Crestron devices across an enterprise or an entire client base. XiO Cloud enables installers and IT managers to deploy and manage thousands of devices in the amount of time it would ordinarily take to manage just one. It provides a zero-touch solution that allows complete configuration of device settings without any hardware in hand, then simply connect each device on site and let XiO Cloud push out the settings, licenses, drivers, and firmware updates - automatically and securely - for a quick and painless, ready-to-use deployment.

Ongoing XiO Cloud services facilitate daily management and monitoring of every device through a single dashboard with comprehensive reporting and logging, live status viewing and alerts, performance metrics and analytics, scheduled actions and updates, and more. As requirements grow and evolve, new features and functionality can be added easily to one or many devices at

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any time without ever going on site. XiO Cloud is a subscription-based service offering an adaptable SaaS solution with graduated levels of functionality and unlimited scalability.

Crestron XiO Cloud provides IT managers with a powerful tool that enables them to deploy and manage thousands of devices in the same

amount of time as it would to manage just one. Using simple drag and drop functionality, devices can be named, configured, and organized by groups and subgroups. Settings and firmware updates can be securely and silently pushed to one or all devices. https://www.crestron.com/

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WINNER KAPTIVO KAPTIVO FOR MEETING ROOMS KAPTIVO for Meeting Rooms enables organizations to connect the last major analog holdout--the whiteboard--to their conference room collaboration strategy. Kaptivo for Meeting Rooms, which includes Kaptivo Enterprise and KaptivoCast, livestreams content from the dry-erase whiteboard directly into any room system. It brings digital connectivity to the economical whiteboard without changing the way people work.

The Kaptivo device is installed above any standard dry-erase whiteboard and uses no special pens, downloads, or plugins. As people write on the board as normal, Kaptivo automatically captures images and securely outputs content in real time via HDMI. Images are instantly enhanced using patented digital image processing to render a “perfect� version of the whiteboard with no glare, smudges, or people in the way.

Companies of all sizes use Kaptivo to record meeting notes and communicate with global offices. Teams can collaborate better when everyone, including remote participants, sees the board clearly and nobody has to worry about accurately capturing the information. Without Kaptivo, employees resort to sharing whiteboard content via poor quality phone photos or web cameras. With superior quality whiteboard images and seamless image capture, employees choose to use Kaptivo over alternative, insecure

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methods.

The affordable price and easy-touse technology enable organizations to install a Kaptivo system in every conference or huddle room. Kaptivo requires no training when compared to expensive and complicated interactive displays. Simply push the control pad button to share your whiteboard via your room system. With Kaptivo, organizations can drive significant collaboration improvements without

overhauling their entire system.

Kaptivo for Meeting Rooms sits within the suite of whiteboard collaboration systems that provides connectivity options to suit any IT or AV scenario, including the cloud-connected Kaptivo Enterprise and on-premise, secure Kaptivo Self-Hosted. Kaptivo for Meeting Rooms is available at $1290 for HDMIenabled room systems and $1495 for USB-enabled room systems. kaptivo.com

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WINNER MIDDLE ATLANTIC HIGH POWER DC POWER DISTRIBUTION AV professionals must maximize utility of every AC outlet available as space inside the rack continues to be a premium. To help integrators plagued by messy wall warts that block outlets and consume valuable space, Middle Atlantic launched the industry’s first centralized DC power solution designed to streamline and support the growing number of DC-powered devices in residential and commercial AV applications. Now the company has expanded the DC Power Distribution series with all-new high-power models available for both European and North American installations. These latest solutions not only remove unreliable wall warts, but also deliver maximum power and protection to support a multitude of devices. The High Power DC Power Distribution models provide a high density of products with the same voltages—up to 24—with up to 300W of power, maximizing the same voltage in a single unit (5V, 12V, or 24V) or splitting between 12V and 24V. The multi-mount design can be installed in an available 1RU space or at the back or side of the rack for zero-U mounting for ultimate installation flexibility. A supported input voltage range of 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz additionally offers design flexibility for international applications. The latest models boast favorite features of the original 45W and 125W DC Power Distribution products including a colorcoded screw terminal connector platform

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for easy installation and surge protection with individual PTC fuses on each output, isolating any incidents to protect all other devices. This comprehensive offering optimizes the design of any system installation with a clean aesthetic, so every device installed saves rack space while delivering dependable power for an enjoyable, reliable user experience. https://www.middleatlantic.com/

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WINNER MUXLAB DIGITAL SIGNAGE MEDIA PLAYER W/ DIGISIGN CMS MARKING a significant move into the software space, MuxLab launches its new HDMI 2.0 Digital Signage Media Player with Digisign, an on-board system supporting content management that allows a full week of automated content playback. Users can create, manage and control their content from a variety of sources, including content streaming via the H.264/H.265 codec over a local Ethernet, as well as the Internet, the internal memory drive and external USB 3.0 memory devices.

DigiSign was designed to deliver an exceptional user experience. While it is simple to use and allows the user to gather, organize and schedule content, it also comes with advanced features that should satisfy even the most experienced integrator. Using a simple graphical interface with multiview window layouts, users can assign audio, video and images to each multiview window, including text banners and logos. Up to five multi-view windows may be created, sized and assigned content to be simultaneously displayed. Content can be scheduled for the week, with additional weeks ready to automatically play, offering a “set and forget� functionality. Content can be quickly scheduled and can play simultaneously from multiple sources.

DigiSign works with Windows, iOS and Android systems.

The Media Player supports multiple video, audio and image file formats. It

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is able to up-scale 1080p@60Hz video to 4K@60Hz (4:4:4) and delivers content to a display or to another transmitter if the user desires to create virtual matrixes and video walls. Its exceptionally low bandwidth requirements allow it to accept streaming content over a network, over WiFi, and over the Internet for distributed installations around the world.

It functions as part of a complete end to end solution, taking AV from various sources and on to various displays. https://muxlab.com/pro-digital/digisign

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WINNER NEC DISPLAY SOLUTIONS P525UL WITH an outstandingly low noise level of just 22dB*, the NEC P525UL 5000 ANSI lumen laser projector is quieter than the ticking of a watch. As a manufacturer of world-leading display technology we don’t just think about the visual aspects, we consider how we can improve the entire experience. Noise from traditional projectors is intrusive and distracts from the content displayed on the screen.

This affects our concentration, disrupts collaboration and forces people to raise their voice. The P525UL brings a sense of calm to the meeting space enabling teams to share ideas and collaborate more effectively.

As well as being near-noiseless, the P525UL laser projector is fully futureproofed with 4K@30Hz input processing for pin-sharp resolutions. Delivering up to 20,000 hours of maintenance-free operation thanks to its laser light source, this projector offers a compellingly low cost of ownership. The optical laser LCD engine is completely sealed, meaning there is no need to change bulbs or filters over the lifetime of the projector, ensuring reliably brilliant colour brightness without servicing costs.

The projector provides comprehensive connectivity, lens shift, wide zoom and optional WiFi for the utmost installation flexibility and time-saving operation, while the embedded MultiPresenter function enables wireless presentation and screen-sharing for up to 16 devices simultaneously. Working straight out-of-

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the-box there is no set-up necessary and since the device falls under Risk Group 2 it requires no safety precautions, saving on installation and operation costs.

Users will also benefit from the low power consumption of just 330W in normal mode, saving money and lowering the organisation’s carbon footprint.

Scalable visualisation has never been

easier, quieter and as low maintenance - the P525UL is the ideal meeting room tool, perfect for collaborative working scenarios, and should be highlighted to ISE2019 visitors with a Best in Show Award. *in Eco mode / 26dB in High Bright mode www.nec-display-solutions.com

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WINNER UTELOGY CORPORATION U-MANAGE UTELOGY is an enterprise -grade platform that enables control, analytics, management, and user-interaction for your connected devices.

U-Manage is the management portal that provides enterprise-wide visibility to rooms, equipment, issues, performance, and usage. Because it is brand-agnostic, U-Manage helps you to centrally manage your entire AV infrastructure for better efficiency, cost savings and improved uptime. It tracks all connected devices and delivers insights on those devices and the system as a whole so you can make more informed support and investment decisions to optimize the performance of your rooms and equipment.

The portal now includes dashboards compiled of tiles that display system information in a visual manner.

As a core part of Utelogy’s centralized approach to deploying and managing AV systems, the new features of U-Manage include: •Re-designed user-interface and navigation •Managed Service Provider portfolio overviews and individual customer views •Customized dashboards displaying system information in a visual manner •Data-filtering by location, date, time and device •Extensive report library includes asset reports, firmware, warranty, utilization and more •Configurable alerts and notifications •Integration to third-party ticketing

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systems like ServiceNow or Zendesk •Documented APIs to expedite third party development including BI platforms With these enhancements, the platform delivers the scalability, management and monitoring that organizations would expect from an enterprise-grade system that can evolve and grow with the business. www.utelogy.com

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WINNER VIDEON CENTRAL VIDEON EDGECASTER EDGE COMPUTE ENCODER THE new EdgeCaster edge compute encoder from Videon is transforming live streaming, delivering an unprecedented combination of low latency, low cost per stream, and high video quality.

Conventional live streaming models can add 20 or 30 seconds of latency to a video stream. By comparison, live broadcast introduces 5 seconds of latency. Built for professionals in the prosumer, pro AV, and broadcast markets, Videon’s EdgeCaster edge compute encoder technology enables a wide range of applications with <4 second latency from camera to playback using public internet connections.

By bypassing a layer of cloud-based processing, this innovative encoding technology not only enables ultralow latency, but also reduces the average user’s streaming costs by 50%.

Consequently, the EdgeCaster makes it easier and more economical than ever to deliver high-quality streaming content to emerging markets— smaller groups of viewers dedicated to specific events or interest areas — that represent a quickly growing share of content consumption today.

The EdgeCaster HD and EdgeCaster 4K edge compute encoders eliminate heavy computational processes — transcoding, format repackaging from RTMP to HLS/ DASH, and creation of multiple bit rates — in the cloud by handling these tasks efficiently at the network edge.

With these capabilities, the Videon

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encoders offer higher performance and a lower fixed cost per stream for delaysensitive video applications, as well as applications with high-volume streaming to limited numbers of viewers per stream.

The EdgeCaster HD provides multiple RTMP, SRT, and HLS support. The Videon EdgeCaster 4K includes these capabilities, plus the ability to output six streams simultaneously in multiple bit

rates/resolutions, power over Ethernet (PoE), support for H.265/HEVC, and video resolution up to 4K30. Both models boast advanced streaming features including forward error correction and full duplex encoding/ decoding. The product line starts at a remarkably low $1795 and tops out at just $3995 for the 4K30/1080p60 model. https://streaming.videon-central.com/

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WINNER WILLIAMS AV BLUEPOD BLUETOOTH AUDIO CONFERENCING SYSTEM THE BluePOD from Williams AV is designed to simplify making conference calls in your meeting rooms with your computer, laptop and mobile phone.

Making a conference call is now as simple as tapping the Bluetooth connect button on your device; no special software is needed. Adjusting the volume, muting and connecting is all done on the standard volume control on your device. Using the system setup screens on the embedded web server provides complete setup control and the ability to adjust input gain on each audio source.

BluePOD also allows you to select the speakers and microphones you want to use. It features an integrated mixer with DSP functions, including Acoustic Echo Cancellation. And the mixer includes four inputs (two mic/two line), two line outputs and two 25-watt amplifiers. BluePOD is designed for easy integration into new and/or existing audio system projects.

BluePOD gets its name from the small pod-shaped enclosure housing the patent-pending B-WAP (Bluetooth wireless access point) transceiver which is installed in the ceiling of the meeting space. The B-WAP is equipped with a Bluetooth 4.2 aptX HD long-range transceiver â&#x20AC;&#x201C; elevated by a new HD codec standard that supports 24-bit, high-resolution Bluetooth audio. The end result: excellent audio quality, low latency and minimal background noise.

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The B-WAP provides up to a 100-foot sphere of Bluetooth broadcast coverage in a typical office or educational environment.

The goal of BluePOD is to finally provide the AV industry with a technology platform for deploying Bluetooth solutions. Williams AV offers this

broadcast-quality Bluetooth solution to support the needs of the professional AV integrator. This high-quality Bluetooth solution is designed to work as a standalone audio system, or can be integrated with any existing audio system. www.williamsav.com

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AURORA MULTIMEDIA CORPORATION IPX-TC3 AURORA Multimedia presents the only encrypted 4K60 4:4:4 10Gbps AV over IP transceiver, utilizing their Patent Pending IPBaseT® technology based on the BlueRiver NT+ platform. The IPXTC3 compliments the growing line of IPX Series 10Gbps products. Aurora is changing the topology of AV, improving reliability, serviceability, scalability, capability, and inventory management.

The IPX-TC3 is the World’s First 10Gbps IPBaseT® transceiver capable of 4K60 4:4:4 with a frame latency of only 100us (.1ms) offered in copper and fiber. The IPX-TC3 is the first ever 10G SDVoE product to have redundant fiber version and selectable copper fiber in a single unit. Aurora is also the first company to utilize PoE with 10G and has worked with Ethernet switch companies to develop and ship 10G PoE switches paving the way for cleaner installations.

Aurora’s latest combines a variety of IP technologies and features under one unified protocol using a simplified topology. Seamless switching, USB 2.0 (480Mbps), Dante®/AES67 8-channel (another Aurora first), 1Gbps Ethernet, and control are some of the core capabilities of IPBaseT®. The IPXTC3 also supports dual OSD (On Screen display. This allows for content to be generated at the encode and decode sides.

The IPX-TC3 also supports the new ReAX™ IP Control engine option (IPE-REAX-1) base on JavaScript™.

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ReAX allows full IP control automation throughout the network without the need of an external proprietary control engine. For more information www.reax. org Powerful hardware needs powerful software to compliment. The IPBaseT® Manager allows full set up and control of all functions. Key features are the EDID editor allowing for full manipulation of an EDID to create common denominators and Rapid Deployment

Tool (RDT) which can fully configure a large system in minutes. Utilizing the bandwidth of a standard 10Gbps copper or fiber, the IPBaseT® IPX Series supports large scalable audio/video matrixing, and it does so while replacing multiple technologies and products with a “single-box” distributed platform.

For more information email sales@ auroramm.com or website www.auroramm.com

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AVOCOR WINDOWS COLLABORATION DISPLAYS

BY AVOCOR WINDOWS collaboration display

by Avocor represent a brand-new category of teamwork devices. Created in partnership with Microsoft, these large, interactive displays will enable people experience Microsoft 365 collaboration tools such as Office, Teams and Whiteboard at room scale and are the first displays in the world that are certified with Skype for Business and Teams. Uniquely, the displays also include built-in sensors that can connect to Azure IoT spatial intelligence capabilities, allowing facilities managers to utilise environmental data to make real-time decisions, increasing meeting productivity as a result.

Windows collaboration displays by Avocor also address common workplace issues such as connecting devices and people in meetings with a simple, seamless and fast solution, a singlecable solution that immediately and intelligently connects a Windows 10 PC to the display. The cable also allows for immediate control of the camera and mic for video and audio, as well as providing hard-wire Ethernet connection and power to the laptop.

Shipping in 65â&#x20AC;?, the displays feature the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most advanced touchscreen technology that combines crisp 4K display resolution with 20-point touch to offer exceptionally responsive and pixel-perfect touch, pen and inking capabilities. Windows collaboration displays by Avocor deliver a fully

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integrated AV experience, including a premium conference camera, stereo speakers and far-field microphones for an immersive collaboration environment.

The displays are also Azure certified with Smart Space IoT sensors that monitor room presence, ambient light and room temperature. Data is passed to the Azure

IoT Suite and presented as analytics & insights on a customised management dashboard.

Windows collaboration displays by Avocor are the first-to-market, globally and the only displays that are created in partnership with Microsoft available now. www.avocor.com

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BARCO WECONNECT VIRTUAL CLASSROOM THE weConnect add-on, the Virtual Classroom, steps out of the traditional classroom. It brings remote teaching to a whole new level. Teachers and students all across the globe can experience synchronous, live remote learning, very similar to a face-to-face classroom experience. A brand new learning and teaching environment, where participants (anywhere in the world) interact, communicate, view and discuss presentations, and engage with learning resources while working in groups, all in an online setting. This next generation classroom opens up the virtual distancelearning experience we have known up to now and facilitates live teaching to a remote group with maintained attention span and enhanced engagement.

The Virtual Classroom recreates the faceto-face learning experience that students can have in on campus sessions, with integrated interactivity features like interactive polls and quizzes, silent questions and collaborative whiteboards delivered via a user friendly browser interface. The added value of technology in the virtual environment is substantial and enables teachers to interact with remote students in a one of a kind and natural way. The Virtual Classroom stands for a highly intuitive and engaging learning and teaching experience.

The first install, at IESE Business School in Barcelona, is designed to host up to 80 people to connect in

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synchronous sessions from anywhere in the world, in high quality and with an audio-visual production similar to a broadcast production. It allows the customer to overcome some of the more common obstacles in executive learning: namely, the time and expense involved with travel, which limits the use of face-to face learning. With the

Virtual Classroom, learning experiences can be extended over time, by blending face-to-face with online learning. A truly innovative technology in executive and higher education allows customers to expand their teaching offerings and invest in a future-proof way to facilitate remote online teaching methods. www.barco.com

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CRESTRON ELECTRONICS INC. 3-SERIES® MEDIA PRESENTATION CONTROLLER THE 3-Series® Media Presentation Controller is a wall-mounted, PoE powered 3-Series Control System® and control panel in one. Its modern appearance and customizable backlit capacitive buttons provide an ideal userinterface for controlling AV and other functions. It offers fully-programmable functionality, supports web and cloudbased configuration and management, and integrates with Crestron Fusion® as part of a complete managed enterprise solution. Crestron® MPC3 series controllers are perfect for classrooms, meeting rooms, lecture halls, and training facilities - wherever a simple yet powerful controller is needed but space is limited. Use the MPC3 to control a video display or AV system, adjust lighting and window shades, or any other custom application.

The MPC3 features backlit capacitive buttons, which can each be labeled using the icon chips provided, or custom labeled using laser-engravable chips.

Each button is backlit white when inactive and blue when active to provide clear indication of what media source or lighting scene is currently selected.

Additional buttons are included at the bottom along with a volume gauge for control of volume, mute, and power.

A key click sound can be enabled to provide audible assurance when any button is pressed. The MPC3 features an integrated, enterprisegrade 3-Series control processor.

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Crestron 3-Series delivers a distinctively robust, dynamic, and secure control system platform capable of faithfully managing a room full of disparate technologies. Its Modular Programming Architecture allows the MPC3 to run multiple programs simultaneously for increased efficiency and flexibility. Rock

solid networking and IP control afford seamless integration with other systems and devices, with add-on control capability using Crestron touch screens, wireless remotes, and mobile device apps, and remote management through Crestron Fusion and XiO Cloud™. https://www.crestron.com/

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CRESTRON ELECTRONICS INC. AVIA™ 4-CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER THE Crestron® Avia™ AMP-4600 amplifier is engineered to deliver exceptional performance and reliability with low distortion, low noise, and high-power headroom. Advanced Class D technology maximizes efficiency to reduce power consumption and heat dissipation. An internal universal power supply with power factor correction ensures consistent performance with varying line voltages. As a high efficiency four-channel amplifier, AMP4600 delivers a robust and reliable performance. AMP-4600 offers professional sound quality in mono, stereo, and bridge modes. Detachable terminal block connectors allow for easy servicing and the AMP-4600 is a 19” mountable rack to offer space-saving solution. This high power solution is perfect for vector speakers or many Saros speakers.

The AMP-4600 delivers 600 watts per channel into 4 or 8 ohm “Lo-Z” loads.

Each channel is individually configurable via software for use with “Hi-Z” distributed speaker systems (either 70V or 100V). Adjacent pairs of channels may be configured for stereo or bridged operation. Stereo mode enables remote control of a stereo pair of speakers using a single set of controls. Bridged mode allows two channels to be combined to provide a single channel delivering 1200 watts into 8 ohms.

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when mixing different loudspeaker types on adjacent channels such as a subwoofer that requires continuously high power versus a high frequency compression driver with a much lower power requirement. Using Power throttle, the output of the amplifier is provisioned to match the loudspeaker and line drive requirements. Amplifier gain is automatically adjusted such that a 0dBu input will yield the selected power throttle output level. No matter the gain from head-end equipment feeding the amplifier, power throttle will consistently provide an extra level of loudspeaker protection and overall system optimization. https://www.crestron.com/

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CRESTRON ELECTRONICS INC. CRESTRON VIRTUAL CONTROL CRESTRON Virtual Control offers a centralized sever-based alternative to individual hardware-based control systems in every room. VC4 provides a “virtual control system” for each room over the network. VC4 takes Crestron’s award-winning line of control systems and extends it to the entire building or campus ecosystem. This integrates directly with IP controllable devices over the network. Crestron Virtual Control reduces the amount of equipment required in each room, saving precious space, curtailing power requirements, and eliminating bulky, expensive equipment racks.

The server-based platform also allows organizations to leverage robust redundancy and security measures for increased reliability. For large buildings with many identical rooms, Crestron Virtual Control streamlines deployment and maintenance by allowing a single program to be developed and deployed quickly across multiple rooms. Cloud based deployment, management, and monitoring is available using the Crestron XiO Cloud™ service.

For corporate enterprises, hotels, universities, and other organizations with many rooms and spaces equipped with network-connected AV, VTC, and UC systems, it may be advantageous to manage and control everything from a centralized server. Many installed devices can be controlled directly via Ethernet, and those that require a serial,

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IR, or other hardware interface can be integrated via decentralized control ports on a DM NVX encoder/decoder, DM® transmitter or receiver, or CENCI3 series interface. Wireless Crestron devices may also be integrated via an infiNET EX® wireless gateway.

Crestron® Virtual Control increases space, time, and energy by enabling server redundancy. VC4 employs enterprise-grade security to ensure maximum reliability and privacy. VC4 is a system that is easy to update and easy to scale. https://www.crestron.com/

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CRESTRON ELECTRONICS INC. DIGITALMEDIA™ 4K60 4:4:4 HDR NETWORK AV ENCODER/DECODER DIGITALMEDIA™ NVX technology transports ultra high-definition 4K60 4:4:4 video over standard Gigabit Ethernet with no perceptible latency or loss of quality. Leveraging standard network switches and CAT5e UTP wiring, DM® NVX delivers a rock-solid, high-performance virtual matrix routing solution that is both economically advantageous and infinitely scalable for any enterprise or campus-wide 4K content distribution application.

Professional onboard scaling, plus support for HDR10 and HDCP 2.2, ensures the ultimate in picture quality and compatibility for all of today’s varied media sources. Crestron® DM NVX now features revolutionary PiXOS perfect processing technology; DM NVX offers the densest image with the finest detailas good as direct source.

Engineered for demanding conference room and classroom applications, DM NVX ensures real-time, full-motion 4K60 video performance for the presentation of multimedia, videoconferencing, and live camera images. DM NVX employs high-quality JPEG 2000 encoding and decoding using a patent-pending technique that decodes and scales simultaneously to achieve imperceptible end-to-end latency of just 25 ms or less (1.5 frames). With DM NVX, interactive functions such as mousing and game play are fluid and natural.

DM NVX is engineered for rocksolid stability and ultimate reliability.

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Forward Error Correction is employed to ensure that AV data is delivered without interruption regardless of interference around the network cable.

Line-synchronized outputs ensure perfect synchronization of content across multiple displays for one-to-many applications such as digital signage or video walls. Variable Multicast TTL (Time To Live) enables traversing multiple network routers for optimal flexibility.

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CRESTRON ELECTRONICS INC. DM LITE THE DM Lite ecosystem of simple, interchangeable signal extender products delivers a winning combination of low-cost, high performance, flexible form factor, and wide selection. When paired with an MPC3 or TSW touch screen, the new HD-RX-510-4K-E provides a complete, scalable room system. It also accepts multiple TX inputs and include an amp, scaler, builtin .AV Framework™ technology, and an optional 4-port switch. The new HD-RX510-4K includes three DM Lite inputs and features two HDMI inputs, one HDMI output, two audio outputs, display control, RS-232, IR, and CEC. The HD-RX-510-4K-E is a surface-

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mountable DM Lite receiver designed to pair with up to 3 DM Lite transmitters to form a point-to-point signal extender for HDMI® signals. It features a builtin 4K video scaler and handles video resolutions up to 4K 60 4:2:0. It supports Dolby Digital®, DTS®, and 8-channel LPCM surround sound audio formats, and includes a stereo analog audio output. It also includes a local HDMI inputs to supplement the input(s) at the transmitter. The HD-RX-510-4K-E links to each transmitter using a single CAT5e twisted pair cable and supports cable lengths of up to 230 ft (70 m).

In addition to its DM Lite ports, the HDRX-510-4K-E also includes a single HDMI

input, which may be wired to an optional wall plate or used to connect a local source such as a mini PC or Crestron® AirMedia® System. Auto-switching between the HDMI and link inputs affords plug-and-play simplicity.

A single HDMI output provides for connection to the display device.

The HDMI output video signal is professionally scaled automatically to the native resolution of the display to ensure reliable performance and optimal image quality. The HDMI output also passes audio to the display, or the stereo analog audio output may be used to feed audio to a separate sound bar or amplifier. https://www.crestron.com/

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CRESTRON ELECTRONICS INC. FLEX PRODUCT LINE CRESTRON’S open Unified Communications & Collaboration Solutions natively support the most popular third-party UC applications including Microsoft Teams™, Skype® for Business, and Zoom™. Built on the Crestron XiO Cloud™ IoT-based platform, you can deploy, manage, monitor, and evolve up to thousands of Crestron devices from a single dashboard. Crestron Flex solutions come in four different form factors to meet the needs of different spaces: the P100 Series is a voice-over-IP desk phone for workstations; the M100 Series is a tabletop conference system ideal for huddle rooms, conference rooms, and executive offices; the B100 Series is a wall-mount smart soundbar perfect for conference rooms of all sizes; and the C100 Series is a flexible, integrated UC kit for custom spaces, conference centers, divisible rooms, boardrooms, and auditoriums.

Built on the Crestron XiO Cloud™ IoTbased platform, Crestron Flex natively runs Microsoft Teams, Skype® for Business, and Zoom software and is the only UC solution that provides one-touch join. Crestron received the prestigious 2018 Microsoft Global Partner of the Year Award for Internet of Things (IoT) in recognition of how Crestron XiO Cloud, built on the Microsoft Azure® platform, has revolutionized provisioning and management of Crestron’s workplace solutions at the world’s

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leading companies. With Crestron XiO Cloud, organizations can easily deploy, manage, monitor, and evolve thousands of Crestron Flex devices from a single dashboard, resolve technical issues remotely, and gather actionable space and device usage data, all without the need for programming. Organizations are seeing up to 90% reductions in

installation time, improvements in device uptime, and less strain on support resources. By providing a simple, consistent user experience in all the places you work, Crestron Flex solutions clear the way to a productive, stress-free day. https://www.crestron.com/

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CRESTRON ELECTRONICS INC. FLIPTOP 2 SERIES THE FT2-1400-ELEC series is designed for installation in the center of a conference table, and provides two separate connector bays facing opposite sides of the table. All connections reside at the top surface, clearly visible and readily accessible for intuitive usability.

A selection of modular components enables custom configuration and quick installation. Backlit symbol icons clearly identify the connection type under any lighting condition. Precision fit and finish affords superb functionality and a clean, sophisticated appearance with machined metal surfaces luxuriously finished in a choice of black or alloy. The FT2-1400-ELEC series features a builtin electrical power bus, which enables compatibility with one-touch cable retractors, active connector plates, and USB rapid charging modules. It also enables backlighting of the symbol icons on all retractors, connector plates, and USB charging modules.

Thoughtful installation features and accessories save time and effort during installation with minimal time spent beneath the table. Mounting the FlipTop is as simple as cutting the hole, placing the unit in the hole, and turning four screws to engage the swiveling dogs that secure the FlipTop in place. Then install the drop-in modules and add any under-table accessories. To complete the installation, the top cover bezel snaps into place magnetically.

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upgrade to similar third-party products.

It easily replaces an Extron® Cable Cubby® 1400 or 1402 device without any additional cutting required. A mounting surface up to 1-3/4 inches (44 mm) thick is allowed. A utility shelf accessory is available to ease the installation of a Crestron DM®

transmitter or another interface device beneath the table. The shelf simply snaps onto any side of the FlipTop chassis below the table. Two shelves may be installed on opposing sides of the chassis. https://www.crestron.com/

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CRESTRON ELECTRONICS INC. NVX DIRECTOR THE DigitalMedia™ NVX Director is an enterprise-grade network appliance that facilitates configuration, control, and management of a large-scale AV network. Using DM NVX encoder/ decoders, Crestron® offers the industry’s most versatile and scalable solution for distributing 4K60 4:4:4 HDR video over an IP network. The DM NVX Director provides a means for managing large networks of DM NVX devices, routing AV signals, and simplifying integration with one or more Crestron control systems. The DM NVX Director virtually emulates the functionality of a traditional hardware-based DM matrix switcher, routing high-quality 4K streaming AV signals throughout a room, building, or campus. The model supports a total of 1000 endpoints consisting of DM NVX encoders and decoders. Multiple DM NVX Director units can be deployed, with the ability to route signals between units just like hardware switchers, easily handling even the largest corporate enterprise, university, governmental, military, medical, transportation, sports, entertainment, hospitality, gaming, or retail application.

The DM NVX Director provides an intuitive web-based user interface to facilitate system configuration, signal routing, and comprehensive diagnostics of the complete AV network. Each domain and endpoint, as well as the inputs and outputs on each endpoint, can be designated with a user-friendly

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name. Navigating the entire system is easy using the search box to quickly find domains, endpoints, inputs, and outputs by name or address. A system overview screen is also provided, showing the video and audio signal status for every input and output in a graphical layout that’s easy to view and navigate. The DM NVX Director is fully scalable for any

sized network.

Onboard dual redundant power supplies provide enhanced reliability for demanding applications. In the unlikely event of an individual power supply fault, the DM NVX Director will continue to operate unhindered on only one functioning power supply. https://www.crestron.com/

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INNEOS REAL4K™ OPTICAL EXTENDERS WITH IR CABLE INNEOS Real4K™ Optical Extenders provide the ultimate in performance over distance by delivering 4K/60 with HDR (18 Gbps) without compression up to 1000 meters. Other IP-based video technologies must use compression, which loses visual data permanently, to transmit an 18Gbps signal only 100 meters or less. Plus copper-based solutions are susceptible to sneaky EMI “gremlins” which optical technology is immune to.

Inneos’ 2nd generation optical video product is very compact and has a number of new features such as support for Audio Return Channel (ARC) and IR control signals using an IR-USB power accessory. In addition, customers can connect their extenders using HDMI cables up to 2 meters in length on either side providing exceptional flexibility in residential and commercial design applications.

Inneos’ Real4K Optical Extenders enable AV professionals to deliver the best uncompressed visual quality with unequaled deployment flexibility.

For simplicity, installers can use preterminated lengths of fiber. If they want a more custom design, they can cut fiber to length and terminate it in the field using standard SC connectors and keystones. Installers can also mix and match different types of multimode fiber.

For instance, plenum-rated fiber can be used for in-wall use, armored fiber for outdoor or rugged environments, or

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translucent fiber for when the installer has to hide the cabling in plain sight.

The freedom to use any type of standard multimode fiber and the ability to use variable length HDMI cables creates an entirely new deployment paradigm for AV designers.

AV designers like to prepare their customers for the future. Unlike

copper wire solutions, Inneos’ optical technology has room to grow into the future with 200Gbps of potential bandwidth. Installed fiber stays in the wall and upgrading becomes a simple matter of swapping out 4K extenders for 8K extenders. http://www.inneos.com/

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KANEX PRO 2X1 USB-C & HDMI AUTO SWITCHER WITH the ever-increasing need to connect USB-C based laptops, tablets and other devices for video conferencing, KanexPro developed the 2x1 USB-C & HDMI Auto Switcher (SW-2X1USBC). The USB-C and HDMI Switcher is a feature-rich solution designed for small conference rooms, huddle spaces and classrooms.

Integrators can install the SW-2X1USBC for a holistic approach to connect USB-C based laptops, tablets, and other devices.

The switcher can charge Apple devices up to 60W from USB-C port and autoswitch between two devices with simultaneous audio output. The SW2X1USBC de-embeds to a balanced analog audio output perfect for ceiling speakers. With crisp video resolutions up to 4Kx2K@60Hz, 4:4:4 and 1080p/60 the switcher supports video conferencing extension by providing one type-B USB 3.0 port for host connection to a PC and two type-A USB 3.0 ports for HID devices, such as a video conferencing camera (VTCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s), microphone, or keyboard. The SW-2X1USBC provides charging on USB-C ports up to 60W, making it an ideal companion for MacBookâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and iPads.

The KanexPro SW-2X1USBC features multiple methods of control. In Auto Mode, the SW-2X1USBC will automatically switch to the first detected source device. If the active source is removed, the SW-2X1USBC will

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transition to the lowest numbered input.

The SW-2X1USBC can be manually controlled with the intuitive panel buttons, RS-232 command or any 3rd party control system. Peripheral units, such as microphones and cameras, can be connected through a type-A USB port and automatically switch between HDMI and USB-C inputs. With its intuitive design, users do not need any prior experience managing the USB-C and HDMI Switcher. http://www.kanexpro.com/

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MATROX GRAPHICS INC. MATROX MAEVEX 6120 DUAL 4K ENTERPRISE ENCODER LEVERAGING the same best-inclass capture and real-time encoding technology as the Matrox Maevex 6150 quad 4K encoder, Maevex 6120 delivers simultaneous dual 4K capture, stream, and record—with options to stream and record even more channels in different configurations—all on a standard 1 Gigabit Ethernet network.

Maevex 6120 features ground-breaking encoding capabilities that can easily feed cloud-based servers to reach internet viewers, push many streams on-premises over the LAN for local audiences, and record to local or network storage for later editing and viewing—all concurrently.

Industry-leading technology The Maevex 6120 dual 4K enterprise encoder dirves simultaneous dual 4K/UHD capture, encode, stream, and record from a single standalone appliance. Integrating seamlessly with standard 1 Gigabit Ethernet networks, Maevex 6120 includes zero-latency passthrough for real-time output of audio/ video content on up to two 4K displays.

Flexible communication The Maevex 6120 dual 4K appliance allows for simultaneous streaming, processing, and recording on all channels in multiple settings—all without sacrificing quality. This powerful appliance can feed on premises and cloud-based servers and systems to reach internet viewers. Push many streams over the LAN for local

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viewers, and record to local or network storage for later editing and viewing, concurrently. Maevex 6120 can also help deliver an unlimited number of videoon-demand streams through third-party technology like streaming media servers, content delivery networks (CDNs) and others.

Complete reach and control Discover devices, manage content, access hardware, and monitor all streams and recordings from any location on

the network via the robust Maevex PowerStream Plus software. Included with Maevex hardware, PowerStream Plus renders both generations of Maevex products entirely monitorable, configurable, manageable, and updateable via an intuitive and easy-touse application. PowerStream Plus can be installed on any network-connected computer. https://www.matrox.com/graphics

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MEYER SOUND ULTRA-X40 COMPACT LOUDSPEAKER DESIGNATED ULTRA-X40, the new loudspeaker series features a concentric driver configuration, new amplifier and processor technologies drawn from the LEO® Family of line array loudspeakers, a rotatable horn, an extraordinary powerto-size/weight ratio, and a wide selection of versatile rigging options.

Drawing from the proven design approach of LEO Family loudspeakers, the ULTRA-X40 employs a concentric driver configuration with dual 8-inch neodymium magnet cone drivers coupled to a low-mid waveguide surrounding the single 3-inch diaphragm high-frequency compression driver. The 110° x 50° constant-Q HF horn is easily field rotatable and working in concert with the concentric design it ensures that the full bandwidth coverage pattern will be uniform with either horizontal or vertical orientation.

It also incorporates a newly designed and highly efficient 3-channel class D amplifier that produces a total peak output power of 1950 W with a maximum sustained current draw of only 1.3 A. Preliminary performance specifications include an operating frequency range of 60 Hz to 18 kHz, with linear peak SPL of 130.5 dB measured with M-Noise and 128 dB with pink noise. Highly refined signal processing with advanced phase alignment circuits results in phase response of ± 45° from 100 Hz to 16 kHz. Another variant in the ULTRA-X40

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family, the ULTRA-X40-2, offers the same performance but with the coverage pattern define by a narrower 60° x 50° constant-Q HF horn.

The rear-panel features a female XLR 3-pin input connector with a male loop output. The optional RMS™ remote system monitoring module provides comprehensive monitoring of loudspeaker parameters from a host computer running Compass® software.

In addition, the optional XLR 5-pin

connectors version of the input board accommodates both balanced audio and RMS signals. AC line power is furnished via loop-through powerCON20 connectors.

Housed in a premium multi-ply birch enclosure with textured finish, ULTRA-X40 loudspeakers measure 12.5 inches (317 mm) wide, 22.31 inches (567 mm) high and 14 inches (356 mm) deep https://meyersound.com/

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PLANAR CLARITY MATRIX G3 LCD VIDEO WALL SYSTEM THE Clarity® Matrix® G3 LCD Video Wall System evolves the superior performance and mission-critical reliability of previous Clarity® Matrix® LCD Video Wall System versions to deliver the ultimate tiled LCD video wall solution. Building on the award-winning Clarity Matrix architecture, Clarity Matrix G3 combines the industry’s thinnest profile and ultra-narrow bezel LCD with industry-leading improvements to video processing, installation, management and off-board electronics.

With the off-board Leyard Video Controller, Clarity Matrix G3 becomes the first LCD video wall solution to embed advanced video processing directly into the product, delivering beyond 8K resolution with a single 1U Controller. Clarity Matrix G3 features the Remote Power Supply, a unique offboard electronics design for maximum reliability and minimal downtime with n+1 hot-swappable redundant power supplies, redundant AC input circuitry, reduced thermal stress and health and status monitoring capabilities to ensure the video wall remains operational without disruption. Clarity® Matrix® Fiber Video Extension option offers a more secure, longer distance option for extending video signals from electronics to displays.

Planar® Big Picture Plus™ Processing delivers more extensive on-display and off-board video wall processing, and scaling sources across the entire or

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any section of the video wall. With 4K quadview, Planar Big Picture Plus can combine content from a higher number of independent sources, superimpose a smaller image over a larger one with Picture-in-Picture and incorporate up to four unique image sources within a single display. For simplified installation and service, Leyard® WallDirector™ Software significantly reduces time spent configuring, operating and monitoring Clarity Matrix G3 video walls with simple, one-button presets

for set-up/configuration, recalling windowing layouts, dragging/dropping sources on the video wall canvas and easy manipulation of the window size/ position.

Clarity Matrix G3 is available in standard and high brightness models, along with options for protective Planar® EROLCD™ technology, passive 3D and multitouch. https://www.planar.com/products/lcdvideo-walls/clarity-matrix-lcd/

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SHARP SHARP WINDOWS COLLABORATION DISPLAY 70” SHARP’S Windows Collaboration Display (WCD) is the next generation of interactive displays designed to support and improve team work. The 70” 4K interactive display for enterprise and small to medium business (SMB) offices, which meets Microsoft WCD specifications, combines Sharp’s awardwinning touch technology and sensors that can work with Microsoft Azure Digital Twins to monitor collaboration spaces.

The Sharp WCD features an Internet of Things (IoT) sensor unit to help monitor meeting environments. The sensors can feed data back to the Azure Digital Twins platform to help facilities managers monitor meeting occupancy, air quality levels, ambient light, temperature and humidity.

These advanced features are part of Microsoft’s vision to bring the power of the intelligent cloud into the workplace, using a mix of AI, IoT, and productivity tools to create a more productive and collaborative environment. Businesses will be able to use this data to improve the management of heating, cooling and room booking systems based on how the space is really used.

As well as the IoT solutions, the Sharp WCD has been designed to work with the familiar Microsoft tools that organisations will already be using across their workforce, for example, Office 365. Office 365 provides businesses with a digital hub for teamwork through

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Microsoft Teams, a platform that brings conversations, content and tools together in one place for easier group collaboration.

The 70” interactive display also offers the ultimate collaborative experience thanks to Sharp’s Pen-on-Paper experience, an instant and accurate writing feel close to using a real pen on

writing paper. The 4K interactive display features Sharp’s latest 30-point P-CAP Capacitive Touch screen technology to make it easy to write on and easy to read from. There is also an optional 4-button active pen to help create an even more intuitive touch experience, so users feel more confident when presenting. https://www.sharp.co.uk/gb

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TVONE CORIOMASTER VIDEO WALL PROCESSOR ENHANCEMENTS THE CORIOmaster video wall multi window processing product range, consisting of the powerful CORIOmaster (4RU), CORIOmaster mini (1RU) and CORIOmaster micro (1/2 RU), just got more powerful with a release of multiple enhancements to help end users to stand out from the crowd.

The enhancements include a secure communication suite with full REST API and multi-user control. Other improvements include an HDMI 4-port output module (CM-HDMI-SC-4OUT), audio support for the CORIOmaster and CORIOmaster mini for embedded audio, a dedicated audio module (CM-AUD-2IN-4OUT) and enhanced IP performance.

Secure communication protects your installation from outside interference.

In these securityâ&#x20AC;&#x2018;conscious times, rest assured that your video wall will only ever show what you want to show. The HDMI 4-port output upgrades your C3540 CORIOmaster to up to 56 outputs, making massive video walls, projector edge blends, and LED installations easy and smooth. The new embedded audio support and audio module ensure the CORIOmaster is supreme when you need both video and audio in an installation.

The IP streaming module now accepts both H.264 and H.265 (HEVC) for higher quality, increased bandwidth performance and also includes a low latency mode. www.tvone.com

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WILLIAMS AV AUDIO PRESENTER HUB WILLIAMS AV successfully blends audio and video expertise into the truly innovative Audio Presenter HUB wireless presentation system. It features an integrated video hub supporting both wired USB and HDMI video components (cameras, computers, media players) and wireless mobile devices using Airplay®, Google Chromecast and Miracast™.

Outputs include HDMI, supporting up to 4K, and streaming to browsers.

This multi-faceted system allows annotation/highlighting capabilities on any live video source, and provides a digital whiteboard on demand. With the intuitive, icon-based toolbar app available (iOS and Android), system use is as easy as pushing a button. The toolbar offers easy toggling of your

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presentation, slide control, and the ability to change input sources “on the fly”.

Audio Presenter HUB cleverly adds audio to the mix, delivering industry first, truly wireless, audio + video connectivity. It is now easy to add wireless devices to your meeting room presentations: Combine a conference call with a PowerPoint simply by connecting your phone to the Bluetooth (via the included B-WAP Bluetooth wireless access point) and wirelessly casting your laptop to the room display.

Features an integrated mixer with DSP functions, including Acoustic Echo Cancellation. Includes four inputs (two mic/two line), two line outputs and two 25-watt amplifiers. The patent-pending

design allows for integration of the B-WAP into the ceiling above your workspace, allowing for connection of Bluetooth devices within a 100-foot range, minimizing distance limitations and signal blockage. Installation of the B-WAP is as simple as running one Cat6 cable back to the controller.

Audio Presenter HUB allows integration of AV components and digital devices into one common system. It enables you to leverage the pro audio/video systems in the room with any of your mobile devices. With our two-way video feature and Bluetooth audio, a wireless video conference has never been easier.

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WILLIAMS AV WAVECAST THE WaveCAST from Williams AV is the next generation of Wi-Fi-delivered assistive listening systems. WaveCAST brings a truly professional DSP audio platform to the market, where digital signal processing provides spectacular audio quality, and the optional Dante interface provides a totally networked audio solution.

WaveCAST is built on a hardware-based audio DSP audio system architecture, allowing system optimization to achieve the highest quality audio experience for the particular audio stream being delivered. As a result, hearing assistance can be optimized for hearing loss, music can be optimized for high-fidelity playback, and voice can be set for maximum speech intelligibility. Custom pre-sets can also be established where tweaking is necessary for specific performance applications.

Professional audio inputs on the WaveCAST include a combo jack that accepts Âźâ&#x20AC;?/XLR plugs for selectable line-level or microphone inputs with optional phantom power. In addition to multi-stage gain control inputs, the DSP features include AGC, limiters, high and low pass filter, and adjustable range compressor control. The 16-bit DAC provides a 48Khz sample rate for a smooth digital stream and minimizes the digital harshness that occurs in low-bitrate DACs used in embedded computerbased assisted listening systems.

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easy-to-use, intuitive user interface and is available in iOS or Android. It features multichannel discovery, allowing the app to automatically discover all WaveCAST units in the room and then select the desired channel. WaveCAST supports both unicast and multicast network configurations and can support up to 1500 clients, depending on your network configuration.

WaveCAST is unlike those other WiFi systems that are simply embedded computers serving audio. The WaveCAST is designed on a true DSP platform, providing balanced and unbalanced inputs with phantom power, adjustable input gain, aux output, and easy integration into third-party control systems and Dante network audio solutions. www.williamsav.com

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ZEEVEE ZEEVEE ZYPERMX4 FOUR-CHANNEL IP ENCODER THE ZyPerMX4 four-channel IP encoder merits a Future Best of ISE 2019 Award because it is the industry’s most costeffective multi-source AVoIP streaming solution for corporate, commercial and residential applications. It is capable of delivering H.264 video up to 1080p @ 60Hz via 1GB or faster switches.

It is available in two models—the ZMXENC4-4, which outputs up to four HLS streams for each of four HDMI inputs, and the ZMXENC4-100, which outputs up to 100 HLS streams per HDMI input. (ZeeVee also offers a two-channel version in this line, the ZyPerMX2.)

The ZyPerMX4 supports both multicast and unicast UDP and RTP encoding and yields substantial efficiencies in reduced installation time and rack space, requiring only ½ RU per device.

It also enables content to be received on a wide variety of devices, including televisions/displays, computers, smartphones and tablets.

The ZyPerMX4 enables integrators to hit the ground running with a proven, reliable solution for delivering multiple streams of HD content over an IP network. Integrators and end users can communicate directly with the encoder using the built-in web server that provides full access to configuration parameters, control and other features.

Once connected to the network, the IP settings on the encoder can be configured automatically by a DHCP server or can be entered manually in

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static mode.

The ZyPerMX4 can pass through up to eight channels of embedded audio in Linear PCM, MPEG-1 Audio Layer 2 and other formats, making it a reliable, efficient AV distribution solution for churches, stadiums and other public venues that need an affordable longdistance solution. Optional POE

capability eliminates the need to install electrical outlets or use plug-in power supplies at remote destination points.

The ZyPerMX4 represents a significant expansion to ZeeVee’s line of AV over IP components, which is currently the industry’s broadest. www.zeevee.com

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WINNER ALTIA SYSTEMS PANACAST 3 PANACAST 3 is the world’s first intelligent panoramic video system with ~40 Megapixels capacity for today’s generation of distributed teams.

Launching at an unprecedented industry price point of $895, the PanaCast 3 integrates three 13-megapixel cameras, stereo microphones and advanced software to deliver 100% video coverage, 100% audio capture and 100% data sensing. The camera easily mounts on top of any digital display or on a wall with available mounting hardware. The USB-C connection allows connection to any compatible device or display for instant setup and mobile meeting capability.

The PanaCast 3 uses three 13-megapixel cameras working as one via the PanaCast Vision Processor to capture the entire room on video, a digital signal processor and two omnidirectional microphones with 40% better separation for enhanced audio and an advanced multi-sensor AI array that has built-in capabilities to detect people. PanaCast 3 delivers crystal clear video over a 180-degree field of view at Panoramic-4K resolution (3840x1080), without the distortion of ultra-wide angle or fisheye lens cameras. PanaCast 3 lets users include all team members in their conversations and utilize every seat in their rooms or collaboration spaces, with lossless zoom up to 6x and real-time video stitching just 18 inches from the camera.

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Representing an outstanding value, PanaCast 3 is the company’s first model to come standard with Intelligent Zoom™, which autonomously adjusts the field of view to include everyone in the conversation, and the PanaCast API, which enables developers and partners to query the system for real-time information, such as people count data. https://www.panacast.com/

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WINNER AMETEK ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS PROTECTION SURGEX DEFENDER SERIES AS the demand for smart technology grows, the need for power protection is also growing, where dealers must safeguard the equipment in their installations from power anomalies and electrical noise to prevent damage.

SurgeXâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s power protection equipment is a staple for AV systems, and introduced new Defender Series line of devices designed specifically to protect smaller, cost-conscious installations.

Daily power anomalies, such as spikes and sags, can cause system downtime and slowly deteriorate equipment in the system. The Defender Series devices bring quality protection using the patented Multi-Stage surge suppression technology through a three-step process, in addition to power conditioning that virtually eliminates the normal and common mode electrical noise interference that can put devices offline, requiring frequent reboots. With the SurgeX Defender Series line, dealers can safeguard installations and ensure proper equipment function to keep their customers systems running smoothly for fewer truck rolls and on-site service calls caused by power problems.

There are three models from the SurgeX Defender Series line for the U.S. and there are two global models. For dealers in the U.S., there is a one outlet model for space-saving installations or eight outlet models that can be installed in the rack to protect sensitive equipment and from the risk of unclean power.

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For installation worldwide, dealers can choose from the SX-DS1011i, a 10 amp / 230 volt plug configuration with 11 IEC outlets, and the SX-DS-1611i with a 16 amp / 230 volt plug configuration with 11 IEC outlets. SurgeX Defender Series assures integrators a full range of protection to ensure device and system longevity. https://www.ametekesp.com/surgex/ defender-series/defender-series-220-240v

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WINNER ATLASIED SHS - STRATEGICALLY HIDDEN SPEAKER THE SHS-6T2 is an industry-first strategically hidden ceiling speaker. It is designed to blend into the aesthetic of any ceiling while retaining optimal sound performance. The perfect speaker for architectural environments where you want high-definition audio heard, not seen. SHS is easy to install and particularly useful for background music, speech, paging and sound masking. It comes packaged with three different adaptive dispersion lenses for a variety of applications and installation locations.

The SHS Series incorporates a radically different (and patented) waveguide design than any other ceiling speaker.

Inside its concealed enclosure is a 2-way driver that provides high-definition sound. Through years of research and design its acoustic frequencies are radiated evenly, diffusing away “hot spots” common to standard speakers making it a great solution for paging and background music as well as applications including sound masking.

Visually, only a 3-inch diameter lens and a micro trim ring are visible on the front of the ceiling. The SHS is an installer’s dream with an integrated rail system. All the installation parts are built into the enclosure including the tile rails, which require no rail screws for installation.

Simply pull the four rails out from the enclosure and it’s ready for install, drill a three-inch hole in the ceiling tile, set the speaker through the hole, and snap on the adaptive dispersion lens.

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The SHS can become a true chameleon by using the DesignLab™ by AtlasIED custom match process. Our state of the art UV printer can custom match the color and blend the texture of virtually any ceiling. This color match service delivers a lens and trim ring that will seamlessly match the color, design, and/ or surface material of the ceiling.

SHS is a unique solution for the AV market. https://www.atlasied.com/shs-6t2

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WINNER CANON EUROPE LTD CANON XEED 4K5020Z EQUIPPED WITH THE RS-SL07RST LENS AT ISE, Canon Europe will be showcasing its expanded range of 4K projectors and enhanced projection possibilities. Included in this line-up is the XEED 4K5020Z, the world’s most compact and lightweight 5,000 lumen native 4K projector, which launched in December 2018. For venues and/or systems integrators looking for superior 4K colour quality, with low total cost of ownership, this LCOS installation laser projector offers 5,000 lumens, HDMI connectivity and an optional 4K Canon lens, delivering superior optical performance and enhanced flexibility in installation. Here’s why it deserves to win Best of Show: •Weighing 18kg, this 4K LCOS projector – the 4K5020Z - unlocks a range of creative projection possibilities and can be used in any 360-degree orientation for ultimate versatility in complex or challenging environments •A blue laser diode light source and yellow phosphor wheel delivers 5,000 lumens of brightness for powerful projection with vivid colour and detail and offers 24/7 use •Producing 4096 x 2160 native 4K resolution, the 4K5020Z delivers incredibly sharp images, crisp text and smooth video, offering 4K/60p using just a single HDMI cable, plus HDR •Compatible with seven Canon lenses, the 4K5020Z utilises Canon’s recently launched chassis, incorporating a sturdy, spigot fitting, locking mechanism. This

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is Canon’s most versatile model yet, unlocking a variety of different lenses from the new RS-SL07RST, a dedicated 4K lens, to ultra-wide and ultra-long zoom lenses •The 1.76x motorised zoom on the RS-SL07RST and the huge lens shift of +/-73% in vertical (or in expanded mode +/-104%) and +/- 11% in horizontal,

creates a huge potential projector range whilst maintaining perfect geometry •Using an iOS device, the Canon projector app allows settings to be copied to multiple projectors over Wi-Fi, provides full control of the projector without menus appearing on-screen, plus support in resolving faults. https://www.canon-europe.com/

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WINNER CLEARONE COLLABORATE SPACE COLLABORATE Space is ClearOneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newest addition to its family of collaboration solutions that runs on any device, desktop or mobile, and on any standards-based video endpoint. Within a persistent, user-friendly collaboration suit, users are able to unify their minds through messaging, online meetings, landline and mobile phone calls, and other powerful UCC capabilities like file sharing, whiteboarding, annotation, chat, and meeting minutes. Users can work together one-on-one, or in groups of hundreds, with integrated file sharing, searchable archives, and user presence information. With intuitive collaboration tools, users can connect with colleagues and contacts via audio and video. Within the cloud-based suite, searchable public and private channels can be created and organized by topic, which can be accessed from anywhere.

Users can also search, access and store agendas, notes, messages, documents, whiteboards, and session recordings.

With these capabilities, COLLABORATE Space takes cloud-based unified communications and collaboration to a new level of reliable functionality and energizes workflow for everyone involved. http://clearone.com

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WINNER CRESTRON ELECTRONICS INC. DIGITALMEDIA™ NVX DIRECTOR THE DigitalMedia™ NVX Director is an enterprise-grade network appliance that facilitates configuration, control, and management of a large-scale AV network. Using DM NVX encoder/ decoders, Crestron® offers the industry’s most versatile and scalable solution for distributing 4K60 4:4:4 HDR video over an IP network. The DM NVX Director provides a means for managing large networks of DM NVX devices, routing AV signals, and simplifying integration with one or more Crestron control systems. The DM NVX Director virtually emulates the functionality of a traditional hardware-based DM matrix switcher, routing high-quality 4K streaming AV signals throughout a room, building, or campus. The model supports a total of 1000 endpoints consisting of DM NVX encoders and decoders. Multiple DM NVX Director units can be deployed, with the ability to route signals between units just like hardware switchers, easily handling even the largest corporate enterprise, university, governmental, military, medical, transportation, sports, entertainment, hospitality, gaming, or retail application.

The DM NVX Director provides an intuitive web-based user interface to facilitate system configuration, signal routing, and comprehensive diagnostics of the complete AV network. Each domain and endpoint, as well as the inputs and outputs on each endpoint, can be designated with a user-friendly

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name. Navigating the entire system is easy using the search box to quickly find domains, endpoints, inputs, and outputs by name or address. A system overview screen is also provided, showing the video and audio signal status for every input and output in a graphical layout that’s easy to view and navigate. The DM NVX Director is fully scalable for any

sized network.

Onboard dual redundant power supplies provide enhanced reliability for demanding applications. In the unlikely event of an individual power supply fault, the DM NVX Director will continue to operate unhindered on only one functioning power supply. https://www.crestron.com/

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WINNER DISGUISE DISGUISE VX 4 MEDIA SERVER THE new disguise vx 4 server has been engineered to play back video a higher quality and resolution than ever before.

It is optimised for playing up to four times uncompressed 4K60 using its highperformance NVME RAID drive array, in addition to the capability of playing lossless 10-bit video and capturing either 16 3G-SDI sources or four 4K sources (2160p60).

With the introduction of disguiseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s latest award-winning software, r15.2 and the vx 4, the company now supports HDR content, and can provide a means of applying colour profiles. Consisting of a colour space and a gamma curve, users can now set a colour profile to their content, or capture images and disguise does the real-time conversion.

The vx 4 also offers users a choice of content quality using industry recognise codecs, from delivering high quantities of compressed content to the higher visual fidelity of uncompressed image sequences (TGA, TIFF and DPX).

The next generation server also boasts even more network bandwidth with dual 25GbE and dual 10GBE ports, enabling faster media file transfer and higher resolution networked live video capture.

Similarly to other disguise pro range servers, the vx 4 is ultra rugged with a cross-braced stiff chassis and isolated core components. The new chassis design also features a new hi-res OLED front panel for user-friendly detailed system information.

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The vx 4 also features disguiseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unique VFC technology, which allows users to output DisplayPort, DVI, SDI or HDMI without changing the system, as well as mix signal formats and resolution types in the same project, with guaranteed frame synchronisation and near-zero latency. The vx 4 ships standard with the latest disguise HDMI 2.0 VFC cards. https://www.disguise.one/en/

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WINNER INFOCUS CORPORATION MONDOPAD ULTRA AUDIO-ONLY calls are no longer enough for the average office; most now require video conferencing and collaboration, and choosing the right technology is critical for successful meetings. After a complete update of the popular Mondopad all-in-one display, the new Mondopad Ultra model is a go-to for integrators looking to easily add video conferencing, real-time document sharing, wireless casting, digital whiteboarding, presentations, and more to enterprise, education, small business, government agency, and other office installations.

The new Mondopad Ultra has been redesigned with an emphasis on enhanced user experience and added features, including a new operating system that simplifies sharing and easy meeting activation on a 4K display featuring Total Touch Control.

Integrators donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to worry about software: Mondopad Ultra comes with Microsoft Office on the familiar Windows 10 interface pre-installed, supported by a ConX Cloud video conferencing subscription (for one year) to make the display ready-to-use right out of the box.

An open interface allows the device to appeal to a wide variety of customers: Users can customize their Mondopad with apps and any third-party video conferencing service that they prefer, and cast with a new mobile app from any smartphone, tablet, or laptop for inclusive meetings.

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Mondopad Ultra is available in a range of sizes from 55- to 86-inch to suit small huddle spaces, large conference rooms, executive suites, and university classrooms. It can be the sole display in a room, mounted on a stand to move between rooms, or joined with other displays to suit larger spaces that can

handle multiple meetings at once. The versatility of Mondopad Ultra makes it a beneficial addition to any integratorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s repertoire, bringing a wide range of adaptable, flexible benefits to users with any collaboration technology demands. www.infocus.com

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WINNER INTOPIX INTOPIX TICO-XS CODEC : THE CAT5E AV OVER IP COMPRESSION TECHNOLOGY FOR HD, 4K AND 8K DEVELOPED by intoPIXâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s RD&I team and based on their award-winning TICO RDD35 codec, TICO-XS is the implementation of the new JPEGXS standard announced this year and presented at CES for the first time. Embedding unique innovative processing and also featuring JPEGXS compliancy, TICO-XS will drastically reshape the way we handle video, as it provides the solution for a multitude of problems faced by the ProAV market today: Managing more and better pixels New resolution formats like 4K and 8K are establishing themselves rapidly.

With TICO XS, high resolution video, HDR, 444 can be carried over existing bandwidth, with lossless quality and microsecond latency (yes, microsecond ! It is less than one millisecond). (yes, lossless quality ! For fine text, graphics, computer, but also for videos) Saving cost & power Utilizing TICO XS opens the door for transporting high resolution and high quality video on Cat 5e networks.

This leads to great cost savings for implementors as they will be able to keep existing cables and uses cost effective 1GbE or 2.5GbE switchers. The implementation is extremely low-power, making it perfect for POEs. Improving quality with no latency Being a line-based compression technology, TICO XS induces less than one microsecond of latency -

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imperceptible to the human eye. A quality that makes it incredibly helpful for latency-critical applications such as KVM extension and other interactive video communications.

After undergoing rigorous testing by the ISO JPEG committee, the codec provides pixel-perfect quality at compression ratios from as low as 3bpp (8:1) for graphics, fine text, desktop content and down to 1,5bpp (~ 16:1) for natural content and video games.

Simplifying connectivity Processing video data streams with TICO XS generates the crucial bandwidth savings needed to move more pixels

over wired (Cat 5e) or even wireless transmission (WiFi, WiGig, 5G) at the speed of light.

TICO XS is the perfect contender for the Best of Show Awards at ISE 2019 as it will simplify and rapidly increase the adoption rate of UHD resolutions in the ProAV market. Thanks to TICO XS, all you will ever need is Cat 5e and it is all based on the new coming JPEG-XS standard!

The new patented technology is delivered by intoPIX on any sort of platforms from FPGA to ASIC, to CPU & GPUs. www.intopix.com

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WINNER LOXIT LTD HI-LO® MONO SLIMLINE MULTI POSITION FIXED HEIGHT WALL MOUNT BRAND new for ISE 2019, the Hi-Lo® Mono Slimline Multi Position Fixed Height Wall Mount is the latest member of the Mono family of popular single-column mounts. As with all Mono products, the Slimline offers rigid and stable support in an unobtrusive design, however the new mount also boasts a number of additional features.

Central to this is its slim form –¬ it is just 125mm deep front to back – and power and data trunking, which allows the screen power and all peripheral cabling to be neatly and securely channelled within the central column, completely hidden from view, using either of the side gromets (left and right).

This makes the Mono Slimline a great choice for design-conscious environments.

Handling screens of up to 130kg or 95in, the Hi-Lo® Mono Slimline is available in six pre-selected height options – floor to centre of screen 1310-1710mm – making it suitable for a wide variety of applications. It is also VESA ready with 75x75mm and 100x100mm pre-drilled mount patterns for ease of installation.

More than two decades of AV mount experience has gone into the design of the Hi-Lo® Mono Slimline and, as with all Loxit products, it is manufactured in the UK to the highest standards. The fully welded steel construction is powder coated in black/silver creating a highly durable finish, and our faith in the quality of the Hi-Lo® Mono Slimline is such that it also comes with a 5-year warranty in the UK. www.loxit.com

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WINNER MERSIVE SOLTICE KEPLER MERSIVE in 2018 expanded Solstice, its core wireless collaboration solution to improve the meeting experience and add value to spaces and technology.

This includes the capability to allow any display to be used for collaboration, providing Miracast support to increase collaboration participation, and developing an analytics solution that provides both meeting room monitoring and in-depth meeting analytics to aid stakeholders in optimizing space planning, workforce scheduling and more.

The most significant addition to Mersive Solstice in 2018 is Kepler, a cloudbased software tool that collects data from Solstice Pods installed in meeting rooms and huddle spaces, providing unparalleled insights into levels of user content sharing, device usage, meeting statistics, and room usage such as peak hour tracking, room popularity, average meeting length and more. These insights takes the guesswork out of room utilization providing unique insight into collaborative behaviour of team members in a meeting environment.

A further innovation is digital signage support, providing seamless transition between digital signage and wireless sharing/collaboration. Screens in transition spaces and other digital signage endpoints can be adapted to allow collaboration between colleagues ‘on the fly’. Equally any screen in any meeting space can display digital

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signage content when it’s not being used for collaboration.

Mersive also added support for Miracast screen mirroring. Solstice users can now wirelessly share content onto a display using the native screen mirroring capabilities of all major operating systems -Windows, MacOS, Android, and iOS – even in cases when a user doesn’t have the Solstice app.

Solstice scales readily from a single room

to an enterprise – allowing integrators to build customers’ confidence with a limited pilot and extend that rapidly as satisfaction grows. It provides quick and easy access to an individual screen in a single room – but includes the enterprise level security and management capabilities that large organisations expect. https://www.mersive.com

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WINNER OPTOMA EUROPE FHDQ130 QUAD SERIES LED DISPLAY THE FHDQ130 QUAD series LED display produces a glorious 130 inch Full HD image with incredible depth of colour and detail.

It pioneers a unique 4-in-1 Surface Mount Diode layout, with the LED diodes set in clusters of four. This not only creates a smoother screen surface for a better image quality and wide viewing angle, but also makes the design more robust with individual diodes less likely to get damaged during installation and use.

This all-in-one solution comes precalibrated out-of-the-box, removing the hassle of managing software and the various associated files, while ensuring the image is optimised for immediate use. Integrated HQUltra and media player technology eliminates the need for any additional separate devices associated with traditional LED solutions and provides additional features such as Picture in Picture. It also ensures that whatever device or content is plugged into the display, it will automatically scale it to present perfectly.

With a range of connectivity and control options including dual HDMI, USB, RS232 and HDBaseT, the display is designed to be easy to operate and can be networked. It can also be connected to a smart phone or tablet using Optomaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Connect Q application.

The ability to control the display from a central control system and its ecofriendly ErP compliant <0.5W standby

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mode saves energy costs through reduced power consumption.

But the reason the FHDQ130 deserves to win this award is because it will revolutionise the future of LED displays by dramatically reducing installation time from multiple days to just a couple

of hours! This unique pre-build process significantly reduces the complexity of a traditional LED build, but more importantly, cuts the total project cost for AV installers. www.optoma.com

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WINNER SAMSUNG SAMSUNG QLED 8K SIGNAGE THE new QLED 8K Signage combines the market’s highest resolution with 8K upscaling technology developed through Artificial Intelligence (AI) that optimizes content for 8K presentation—producing truly lifelike images and enabling users to enjoy much more immersive viewing experiences. QLED 8K Signage features a resolution of 7,680 x 4,320 pixels, which means roughly 8,000 pixels are packed into each horizontal line of the screen. At this level of pixel density, the individual pixels composing an image become imperceptible to the human eye—even when viewed up close.

Along with 8K resolution, this signage delivers QLED picture quality with 100 percent color volume, enabling viewers to witness billions of shades of color for the purest color accuracy to-date. QLED 8K also supports HDR 4000 with 4,000nit peak brightness, in addition to Local Dimming and Quantum Light control, which refers to back light units with highly concentrated light, enhancing black color presentation and a widened viewing angle.

8K QLED Signage has 3 bezel-less sides with a simple stand embedded at the back. The 82-inch model is compatible in both portrait and landscape mode to expand its flexibility to diverse use cases.

It supports an 8K input source with only one HDMI port, while conventional products need four HDMI ports to do the same. By using One Connect Box, it also promises a clean and modern look with

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One Invisible Connection, which hides the cable from sight.

This is all supported by the MagicINFO 7 advanced content management solution, which is embedded into QLED 8K Signage, allowing for easier set up, quick content upload and the ability to schedule content, giving users complete control and maximizing efficiency. https://displaysolutions.samsung.com/ ise2019

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WINNER UNILUMIN GROUP 4K MP MINI-LED 0.9 SCREEN THE world-leading provider of LED display technology, Unilumin Group, is presenting its ground-breaking new 4k Mini-LED screen at Integrated System Europe this year.

The 4k Mini-LED screen features an ultrahigh resolution display, which ensures a fantastic visual experience from any viewing direction. It has an extremely wide colour gamut and, compared to traditional SMD products, gives a more vivid picture. Utilising the ultra-low reflection technology, Unilumin Mini-LED has a 10000:1 high contrast, which is three times higher than traditional SMD products. It is able to show the darkest black and brightest white.

The optimised structural design makes it fit perfectly in any application scenario.

When mounted together, it could create a large video wall to replace the traditional TV. The Mini-LED’s simple yet stylish design and wireless installation means it can blend into the environment, especially in places such as museums and luxury homes. The Mini-LED also has a large viewing angle – horizontal 175° and vertical 175° - to ensure viewers always see the whole picture.

The LED screen itself is also protected.

By applying high barrier film material and integrated package design, achieved level IP54 of dustproof and waterproof, good performance of anti-collision, reduced the limit of environment.

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The development of technology does not just end at the product itself. With the benefit of the mature manufacturing techniques, Unilumin is the first to mass-produce 0.9 mm LED for high-end applications. The mass production of Mini-LED opens a new chapter of LED display technology, solving the previous technical barriers and addressing the issue of the high cost of traditional SMD display. With its ultra-high protection and resolution features, Mini-LED will create more possibilities for product

application. Industry insiders state that that the Mini-LED will potentially enter more extensive display fields, from commercial usage to professional display and even public spaces. With the advanced technology and reduced production cost, Unilumin MP MiniLED is estimated to be a catalyst for revolutionising the LED industry.

For more images click here: https://www. dropbox.com/sh/7bv2rbox6r45o2d/ AAC3GOCs1uK_8hw-8fxCXdq5a?dl=0 http://www.unilumin.com

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WINNER WOLFVISION GMBH WOLFVISION VSOLUTION CYNAP PURE CYNAP Pure transforms your meeting room into an outstanding wireless BYOD presentation environment, with professional level features such as bestin-class security encryption, and remote administration capability.

With outstanding screen mirroring performance, plus hassle-free installation, WolfVision offers a robust, and flexible solution, perfect for classrooms, meeting rooms, and huddle spaces of all sizes, where high quality, easy-to-use, wireless screen sharing onto a central shared screen is the primary focus.

Cynap Pure deserves to win a ‘Best of Show’ award, because it is the first compact wireless presentation solution that makes no compromises in any of the key areas of performance, security, and ease of integration.

Performance: With 4K output resolution, up to 4 window on-screen display, plus app-free, dongle-free, support for all iOS, Android, Windows, Chromebook, and Mac OS devices, this powerful easy to use wireless BYOD solution is an exciting compact addition to the Cynap family.

Ease of integration: A true ‘plug and play’ solution, Cynap Pure can be set up out of the box and used immediately. It also offers prepared API modules for integration with third party controllers, and APIs are also available for customised room control system integration if required. Installation is

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easy, and remote administration and updating of multiple units are features not usually found on systems at this price point (€990].

Security: Cynap Pure offers ‘best-in-class’ security features, with 100% encryption of all wired and wireless data. IEEE 802.1X authentication protects the network, and ensures that no devices are allowed access until their identity has been validated and authorized. A closed Linux operating system means that system modifications are not allowed, and this also keeps the system free from viruses and malware. www.wolfvision.com

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ADAM HALL GROUP CAMEO ZENIT® B200 HIGH performance in a compact design – ZENIT® B200 wash light for outdoor applications Despite its compact design, the ZENIT® B200 delivers an enormous 6,600 lumens of luminous flux, and is currently the most powerful battery-powered outdoor wash light in its class. It is IP65 rated for permanent outdoor use and convection cooling ensures silent operation.

In line with the Cameo brand design language, the ZENIT® B200 shares the same significant design concepts as its Red Dot and IF-award winning big brother, the ZENIT® W600. Pioneering SnapMag® technology for the use of additional filter frames/diffusers with 25°, 45°, 100° or elliptical 60° x 10° beam angles can be attached magnetically in an instant without any tools. Other examples of the user-friendly design: Interfaces such as the user interface and connections are attractively integrated and the especially user-friendly OLED display has four touch-sensitive controls for easy configuration.

The high-quality appearance is emphasised through the use of die-cast aluminium housing components, also ensuring a more compact housing design specifically for outdoor use. The special base design provides optimum stability when used as a floor spotlight. adamhall.com

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ADAM HALL GROUP LD SYSTEMS IMA30 THE IMA30 is the first member of LD Systemsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; new IMA series of installation mixing amplifiers for use in fixed installations. With its versatile input and output options and multi-stage priority switching, the IMA30 enables flexible integration in commercial and industrial applications. On a compact 9.5â&#x20AC;? chassis and 2RU, the IMA30 offers two mic/line inputs with +24VDC phantom selector, two stereo line inputs plus an integrated Bluetooth wireless signal input, mono summed, for connecting music sources, and a priority input for emergency paging. It also offers two priority contact closures, one for the emergency input, which mutes any other audio source on the device, and another one for the microphone inputs, which mutes the music sources. Outputs include a powered 30W @ 4 Ohms output plus a 70V/100V tap as well as bass and treble tone controls. A Low-Z/High-Z selector separates the output signal completely from the output transformer, in order to get the best frequency response for low impedance applications. The IMA30 can also be used in conjunction with external amplifiers, subwoofers or music-onhold systems via the separate aux line output. The music-mix selector on the aux output can be used to determine whether the entire mix or only the selected music source is channeled to the output. adamhall.com

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ADAM HALL GROUP LD SYSTEMS IPA SERIES WITH the IPA series, LD Systems expands its growing installation portfolio with DSP-based 4-channel installation power amplifiers. The new IPA412 (120W) and IPA424 (240W) feature integrated toroidal output transformers per channel, and provide separated 100V/70V transformer outputs, while the low-Z output are independent from the output transformers, in order to get the best frequency response for low impedance applications. Each model includes a slot for an expansion card, which can be used to control the IPA amplifiers, including all DSP parameters

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and input analogue gain, via Ethernet and to integrate them into larger installation networks thanks to Dante AoIP connectivity. In the basic version, the IPA amplifiers work as a standard installation amplifier with 100/70V tap and independent low-Z output for excellent sound quality. Four HPF/ LPF DSP combinations can be selected in that version via 2 DIP switches in the rear panel. A fault relay output is included for every pair of channels, to allow integration with third party control systems, and indicate any faulty state of the amplifier. An auto-standby mode can

be enabled via DIP switch to minimize power consumption by automatically switching to standby mode when there is no audio signal detected on any input for more than 15 minutes. The DSP section includes PEQ (with matched speaker library), dynamics, matrix mixer, priority source selector and delay. Via a CAN (Controller Area Network) based audio and control bus, the IPA series will be also capable of interacting with future remote units and paging microphones.

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ALBIRAL DISLAY SOLUTIONS/ARTHUR HOLM DYNAMICTALKB BY ARTHUR HOLM THE DynamicTalkB is an ingenious, elegant and space optimising solution to perfectly integrate array microphones within boardrooms, meeting rooms, huddle rooms and multi-purpose spaces.

This smooth mechanism raises, rotates and lowers a microphone within a desk surface. The microphone appears and disappears through the push of a capacitive touch button or remotely controlled. The device is powered over Ethernet and can be controlled and set up via a wireless App. The Arthur Holm DynamicTalkB microphone lift is designed to hide array microphones when not in use with a smooth, elegant and silent movement.

The microphone lift is capable of providing commands for automatic mute of the microphone when moving and in storage position. The microphone lift is powered using PoE making it easy and compact to install and control. The housing is made out of steel and the upper cover plate is made in stainless steel.

The microphone lift is available in brushed stainless steel or black matt finishing and other colors are available on request.

Benefits: •Space optimisation •Non obstructive •Timeless design •Can be upholstered •Local and remotely control

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•Automatic deactivations when microphone is stored •Easy to integrate •Remotely controllable via AHnet and wireless app •PoE (easy installation) We believe that the DynamicTalkB deserves an award because of its innovative space optimising design, robustness and functionality. arthurholm.com

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APCO WORLDWIDE CLICKSHARE CSE-200+ WE are seeing an increased appetite among corporates and SMEs for indepth collaboration across a diverse variety of meeting spaces. In response, Barco has launched a versatile, intuitive collaboration solution that is suitable for any space or meeting format. The new ClickShare CSE-200+ is a cost-effective, long-term solution to facilitate screensharing, brainstorming and creative collaboration. Its market-leading 4k output makes it the gold-standard of the seamless presentation.

Launched in tandem with the allnew ClickShare App, users can now collaborate without plugging in any hardware. Via the app, users benefit from presence detection, whereby they can select a ClickShare unit to use from an intuitive list of meeting spaces within their vicinity.

Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s workers demand versatility from their sharing solutions. Versatility is central to the design of the CSE-200+, which enables sharing and collaboration via the iconic ClickShare button, the new app, AirPlay, Google Cast or Windows Wireless Display. This makes the system accessible and intuitive for employees and visitors alike, with no training required to use the solution.

The CSE-200+ also promotes an agile workforce, encouraging collaboration in a variety of spaces outside the typical boardroom. It is suitable for on-thego use in huddle spaces, and also for creative brainstorming in larger

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meeting spaces. Using the TouchBack, BlackBoarding and annotation features, a group can profit from a deep-dive into any topic. These features add energy to meetings, allowing presenters to control any application on their devices via the touchscreen in the room. Additionally, up to two users can share content

simultaneously.

With full BYOD support, a HDMI input for legacy equipment for smooth switching between wired and wireless sources, the CSE-200+ holds security as a priority, with a custom range of security levels to suit the needs of any business. www.barco.com

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AVOCOR WINDOWS COLLABORATION DISPLAYS BY AVOCOR WINDOWS collaboration display

by Avocor represent a brand-new category of teamwork devices. Created in partnership with Microsoft, these large, interactive displays will enable people experience Microsoft 365 collaboration tools such as Office, Teams and Whiteboard at room scale and are the first displays in the world that are certified with Skype for Business and Teams. Uniquely, the displays also include built-in sensors that can connect to Azure IoT spatial intelligence capabilities, allowing facilities managers to utilise environmental data to make real-time decisions, increasing meeting productivity as a result.

Windows collaboration displays by Avocor also address common workplace issues such as connecting devices and people in meetings with a simple, seamless and fast solution, a singlecable solution that immediately and intelligently connects a Windows 10 PC to the display. The cable also allows for immediate control of the camera and mic for video and audio, as well as providing hard-wire Ethernet connection and power to the laptop.

Shipping in 65â&#x20AC;?, the displays feature the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most advanced touchscreen technology that combines crisp 4K display resolution with 20-point touch to offer exceptionally responsive and pixel-perfect touch, pen and inking capabilities. Windows collaboration displays by Avocor deliver a fully

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integrated AV experience, including a premium conference camera, stereo speakers and far-field microphones for an immersive collaboration environment.

The displays are also Azure certified with Smart Space IoT sensors that monitor room presence, ambient light and room temperature. Data is passed to the Azure

IoT Suite and presented as analytics & insights on a customised management dashboard.

Windows collaboration displays by Avocor are the first-to-market, globally and the only displays that are created in partnership with Microsoft available now. www.avocor.com

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AXIS COMMUNICATIONS AXIS AUDIO MANAGER C7050 SERVER TAKE full control and reap the benefits of network audio with AXIS Audio Manager C7050 Server With AXIS Audio Manager C7050 Server, Axis Communications has created a single point of audio management and control for larger and more advanced commercial audio systems, enabling organizations to enhance the benefits of IP audio in security, public address and background music solutions.

AXIS Audio Manager C7050 Server offers a complete audio management package that includes both hardware and software. It allows users to manage and control all their network audio devices from a single user interface, including network speakers, audio bridges, microphones, horn speakers and audio amplifiers from Axis.

Axis Audio Manager C7050 Server provides advanced flexible zoning, audio content management and scheduling in larger commercial audio installations, for instance in retail and education environments.

AXIS Audio Manager enables easy and efficient zone management to meet individual site needs. Zoning of individual speakers is done through drag and drop in the software and each speaker can be part of multiple zones.

A large school can, for example, define each classroom as one zone and also combine all classrooms on one floor to another zone. With zone management, the user can broadcast music, pre-

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recorded and/or live announcements to any one, multiple or all zones as needed.

This allows users to schedule an ideal mix of announcements, commercials and background music throughout the day, week and year.

AXIS Audio Manager requires no complicated software programming,

with all Axis IP audio devices connecting over a LAN/WAN network automatically.

Users can control their entire network audio system from a single point. The system offers 24/7 status overview of all connected speakers and devices so faults can be identified instantly. www.axis.com

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AXIS COMMUNICATIONS AXIS C8210 NETWORK AUDIO AMPLIFIER AXIS C8210 Network Audio Amplifier is a smart edge device that transforms any passive speaker, independent of brand or formfactor, into a network speaker.

This gives you all the benefits of network audio including less components. AXIS C8210 enables scalable and costeffective solutions and can power up to eight speakers with a total power output of 15 W. Based on open standards, the amplifier is easily integrated with other systems. It is small, easy to place, and easy to connect using Power over Ethernet.

Together with Audio Management Software from Axis, AXIS C8210 Network Audio Amplifier gives customers the benefits of network audio. These benefits include flexible zoning, playing and scheduling different content in different zones, managing and monitoring all audio devices from a single interface, and easy integration to other systems or solutions like, VoIP and cameras. Network audio is also scalable and flexible so users can easily add or remove speakers or change zones and content according to their changing demands.

Product features: •15 W amplifier with built-in equalizer •One cable for power, audio signal and connectivity (Power over Ethernet) •Can drive one or multiple speakers •Support for health monitoring •I/O ports and SD-card slot This is the latest addition to the

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expanding Axis audio offerings. Axis has introduced a range of network audio products for use in security applications, public announcements and background music. All with the benefits of network audio. The company’s audio portfolio consists of speakers, microphones, audio bridges and audio management

software. The AXIS C8210 Network Audio Amplifier is the perfect tool in hybrid solutions with other speaker brands and migration projects where some already installed passive speakers are used. www.axis.com

21/02/2019 09:29

BARCO UDX-4K40 MEET UDX-4K40: world’s most compact high-brightness laser projector Share The UDX series is the world’s most compact high-brightness laser projection platform with integrated cooling on the market. it enables rental companies and venue owners to provide stunning experiences while saving both time and money.

With its 40,000 lumens the UDX40K is now the brightest projector under 100kg/200lbs. Thanks to their advanced optical design, the UDX projectors deliver razor-sharp, highresolution images with up to 4K UHD resolution and up to 40,000 lumens.

Moreover, the Constant Light Output (CLO) functionality guarantees constant brightness and color over time.

Equipped with 3-chip DLP® technology and a high-contrast optical engine, the projectors excel in brightness, color accuracy, and stability. So, you can guarantee a flawless performance at all times.

The UDX platform offers the widest color spectrum in the industry. At full brightness mode, the UDX color quality matches the renowned Xenon quality of our HDX and HDF series and outperforms the Rec. 709 color space. This allows for an accurate color reproduction at all times. While laser illumination gives more freedom to trade off colors to boost brightness, Barco doesn’t compromise on color to reach

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high brightness.

The unique FLEX2 feature ensures partners to get even more out of their investment. It allows users to tune and lock both your projector brightness and resolution to a specific show. The UDX can display native 4K UHD, WQXGA and WUXGA content without brightness loss. This means fewer projectors are now needed to cover a wider range of

brightness levels and resolutions. And you increase the utility of your rental fleet and reduce the time your products spend on the shelf. Plus, you avoid renting out high-brightness or highresolution projectors at lower rates.

So, you not only maximize customer satisfaction but also your return on asset. www.barco.com

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CLEAR-COM V-SERIES IRIS COLOR PANEL THE new V-Series Iris panel can monitor and send communications over three concurrent AES-67 uncompressed audio IP streams, enabling systems to deliver high quality, uncompressed AES-67 audio from user to user with significantly reduced latency. When connected to Clear-Comâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new high-density E-IPA card, which is natively AES-67 compliant, users can deploy up to 64 Iris panels per card. The Iris panel also offers fully color configurable OLED displays, delivering the user label and port information in dimly lit areas or full daylight. While the V-series Iris panel will be optimized for a future accompanying version of Eclipse HX software when running over AES-67, it will still have IVC and 4-wire connections for backward compatibility with Eclipse frames running EHX 10.0 or earlier.

The V-Series Iris panel is ideal for productions that have fully converted to IP-based communications for distribution of video and audio, enabling them to leverage the AES-67 based V-Series Iris panels to piggyback intercom on a network. Live production teams will also benefit from the full color OLED displays, allowing teams to quickly view and process channel information simply by the colors displayed, keeping their focus on the performance. In addition, production teams can take advantage of the flexibility offered by combining V-Series Iris panels and multiple E-IPA cards; for example, a large sporting

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events might use a single frame with many wireless/panel connections on the same intercom network to cover an entire stadium, or mega-churches may create multi-region intercom networks via LAN, WAN or the Internet to broadcast services to churches around the world. https://www.clearcom.com

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CLEARONE CEILING MICROPHONE ARRAY DANTE CLEARONE’S Microphone Array Dante is a tri-element ceiling microphone array with built-in Dante audio networking for conferencing and sound reinforcement applications. Each Ceiling Microphone Array Dante utilizes three premium quality microphone elements to deliver 360-degree room coverage for boardrooms, conference rooms, telemedicine facilities and more.

Dante networking technology offers simple installation with CAT5 or CAT6 cabling, and delivers uncompressed, multi-channel audio with near-zero latency and sample accurate time synchronization throughout the network.

The microphone array measures just 1.5” x 3”, making it one of the smallest and most unobtrusive multi-element microphone arrays available today. Up to four ClearOne Ceiling Microphone Array Dantes (12 channels) can be daisychained to cover one to four rooms, and the microphone elements in each array are numbered for easy identification.

The array is compatible with Dante DSP mixers from ClearOne and third parties, and features shielding against RF interference to provide consistently clear, static-free audio with wide bandwidth and high signal-to-noise ratio. Integrators can use multiple interfaces to add as many microphone arrays as needed, up to the capacity of the Ethernet switch or DSP mixer.

Installation of the Ceiling Microphone Array Dante is a breeze thanks to the

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expandable nature of the room solution, and each array is easily adjustable to hang anywhere from zero to seven feet from the ceiling. Power is supplied through Power Over Ethernet (PoE), and on-board LEDs indicate power status and mute status of each array. http://clearone.com

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CLEARONE COLLABORATE LIVE CLEARONE’S COLLABORATE Live is a series of four video collaboration solutions. The series includes COLLABORATE Live 900, 600, 300, and 200. Each solution was designed for a specific size of room, from large, medium, small, and huddle space sized, respectively. Users can collaborate like never before with unmatched audio and video, interactive whiteboard, presentation, recording, streaming, and cloud connectivity. The user interface across all solutions is as intuitive and simple as using any familiar mobile or tablet device.

COLLABORATE Live 900 delivers a complete professional quality collaboration system solution for large sized rooms and features video components integrated with audio DSP technology, COLLABORATE Space web conferencing, Skype® for Business client, SIP/H.323 video conferencing, wireless presentation, interactive whiteboard, recording and streaming. It also includes one CONVERGE Pro 2 DSP mixer, the UNITE® 200 PTZ 1080p60, ClearOne’s Beamforming Microphone Array 2, and a 90-day free trial of the ClearOne COLLABORATE Space cloudbased video conferencing application.

For medium sized rooms, COLLABORATE Live 600 delivers crystalclear, full-duplex audio with the same suite of built-in video conferencing capabilities, and features two ClearOne CHAT® 150 speakerphones that daisy

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chain with CHATAttach™.

COLLABORATE Live 300 also offers the same built-in suite and is designed for small-room video collaborations.

COLLABORATE Live 200 features ultra-wide angle video capture, which is critical for viewing all conference participants in huddle spaces and smaller room environments. http://clearone.com

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CLEARONE COLLABORATE VERSA PRO CLEARONEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S new COLLABORATE Versa Pro 50 and Versa Pro 150 solutions bring together plug-and-play connectivity with high-quality audio and HD video to enhance the BYOD conference experience in huddle spaces, midsize meeting rooms and executive offices. Both are compatible with high-quality cloud-based applications such as ClearOne Spontania, Skype for Business, Zoom, WebEx, GoToMeeting and ClearOne COLLABORATE Space, among others. Both also feature CONVERGE Huddle audio DSP mixer for a professional audio experience, one Ceiling Microphone Array with 360-degree coverage that reduces reverberation and noise; and an optional clutter-free CONVERGE Huddle VESA mount.The COLLABORATE Versa Pro 50 features one ClearOne UNITE 50 EPTZ camera with 1080p30 and 3x optical zoom to capture all participants in the room, and a complimentary 90-day trial of ClearOne Spontania or COLLABORATE Space. http://clearone.com

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CLEARONE UNITE 50 THE ClearOne UNITE 50 is a wideangle camera designed for visual communication and collaboration needs in any small meeting environment.

The low-cost and scalable video conferencing solution is plug-andplay ready with 120-degree field-ofview, 3x digital zoom, 1080p30 video, autofocus, and comes along with a full-function USB 3.0 interface. Easily paired with any microphone/speaker combination and fully compatible with popular applications such as ClearOne’s COLLABORATE® Spontania, COLLABORATE® Space, Skype® for Business, Zoom, Cisco WEBEX® and GoTo Meeting®, the camera can be easily mounted on any display using the clip or a standard damping rotary-shaft support. The camera can be controlled with ClearOne’s COLLABORATE application, an IR remote, or UVC protocol, providing users with maximum flexibility of control.

At $549, the ClearOne UNITE 50 is an affordable solution for people who don’t want to sacrifice optimal video and audio quality for exceptional collaboration experiences. http://clearone.com

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CONTROL4 CONTROL4 KNX SOLUTIONS KNX is a popular, global standard for lighting and HVAC control. Control4 brings a new line of KNX solutions with over 100 products for dealers to use in Control4 Smart Homes across China, Germany, Australia, Singapore, and the United Kingdom.

The Control4 KNX solutions line includes lighting, HVAC, blinds and rollers, keypads, frames, and bus management products using the popular KNX standard, that will integrate seamlessly into the Control4 OS and its ecosystem of more than 12,500 third-party devices.

The KNX line can be easily integrated into projects with existing ETS tools and an automatic import into Control4 projects. This integration makes it simple to tie programming — such as streaming audio — to a KNX keypad button-press or add Amazon Alexa voice control to lighting scenes where available.

Devices in the new Control4 KNX line can also be controlled using the homeowner’s preferred methods, such as smartphone app, wall keypad, voice command, handheld remote, touch screen, and more. KNX also become customizable by the homeowner with the When >> Then Automation feature on 4Sight, where lighting schedules, voice scenes for Amazon Alexa, push notifications, and more can be adjusted from the web interface. The new set of devices allow dealers to use the popular KNX standard to add lighting, shading, HVAC, and other features to

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their customers’ smart homes for further customization.

Control4 is known for allowing dealers to create custom experiences for their customers, with scenes that can operate a few to dozens of devices with one button press or voice command.

Devices in the KNX line can be simply

added into existing programming in a Control4 Smart Home; for example, to add lighting devices into a scene with streaming audio to be activated from a wall keypad or a voice command to an Amazon Alexa-enabled device. www.control4.com

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CRESTRON ELECTRONICS INC. 3-SERIES® MEDIA PRESENTATION CONTROLLER THE 3-Series® Media Presentation Controller is a wall-mounted, PoE powered 3-Series Control System® and control panel in one. Its modern appearance and customizable backlit capacitive buttons provide an ideal userinterface for controlling AV and other functions. It offers fully-programmable functionality, supports web and cloudbased configuration and management, and integrates with Crestron Fusion® as part of a complete managed enterprise solution. Crestron® MPC3 series controllers are perfect for classrooms, meeting rooms, lecture halls, and training facilities - wherever a simple yet powerful controller is needed but space is limited. Use the MPC3 to control a video display or AV system, adjust lighting and window shades, or any other custom application.

The MPC3 features backlit capacitive buttons, which can each be labeled using the icon chips provided, or custom labeled using laser-engravable chips.

Each button is backlit white when inactive and blue when active to provide clear indication of what media source or lighting scene is currently selected.

Additional buttons are included at the bottom along with a volume gauge for control of volume, mute, and power.

A key click sound can be enabled to provide audible assurance when any button is pressed. The MPC3 features an integrated, enterprisegrade 3-Series control processor.

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Crestron 3-Series delivers a distinctively robust, dynamic, and secure control system platform capable of faithfully managing a room full of disparate technologies. Its Modular Programming Architecture allows the MPC3 to run multiple programs simultaneously for increased efficiency and flexibility. Rock

solid networking and IP control afford seamless integration with other systems and devices, with add-on control capability using Crestron touch screens, wireless remotes, and mobile device apps, and remote management through Crestron Fusion and XiO Cloud™. https://www.crestron.com/

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CRESTRON ELECTRONICS INC. AVIA™ 4-CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER THE Crestron® Avia™ AMP-4600 amplifier is engineered to deliver exceptional performance and reliability with low distortion, low noise, and high-power headroom. Advanced Class D technology maximizes efficiency to reduce power consumption and heat dissipation. An internal universal power supply with power factor correction ensures consistent performance with varying line voltages. As a high efficiency four-channel amplifier, AMP4600 delivers a robust and reliable performance. AMP-4600 offers professional sound quality in mono, stereo, and bridge modes. Detachable terminal block connectors allow for easy servicing and the AMP-4600 is a 19” mountable rack to offer space-saving

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solution. This high power solution is perfect for vector speakers or many Saros speakers.

The AMP-4600 delivers 600 watts per channel into 4 or 8 ohm “Lo-Z” loads.

Each channel is individually configurable via software for use with “Hi-Z” distributed speaker systems (either 70V or 100V). Adjacent pairs of channels may be configured for stereo or bridged operation. Stereo mode enables remote control of a stereo pair of speakers using a single set of controls. Bridged mode allows two channels to be combined to provide a single channel delivering 1200 watts into 8 ohms.

The power throttle can also be used for output load balancing. This is useful when mixing different loudspeaker

types on adjacent channels such as a subwoofer that requires continuously high power versus a high frequency compression driver with a much lower power requirement. Using Power throttle, the output of the amplifier is provisioned to match the loudspeaker and line drive requirements. Amplifier gain is automatically adjusted such that a 0dBu input will yield the selected power throttle output level. No matter the gain from head-end equipment feeding the amplifier, power throttle will consistently provide an extra level of loudspeaker protection and overall system optimization.

https://www.crestron.com/

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CRESTRON ELECTRONICS INC. CRESTRON FLEX PRODUCT LINE CRESTRON’S open Unified Communications & Collaboration Solutions natively support the most popular third-party UC applications including Microsoft Teams™, Skype® for Business, and Zoom™. Built on the Crestron XiO Cloud™ IoT-based platform, you can deploy, manage, monitor, and evolve up to thousands of Crestron devices from a single dashboard. Crestron Flex solutions come in four different form factors to meet the needs of different spaces: the P100 Series is a voice-over-IP desk phone for workstations; the M100 Series is a tabletop conference system ideal for huddle rooms, conference rooms, and executive offices; the B100 Series is a wall-mount smart soundbar perfect for conference rooms of all sizes; and the C100 Series is a flexible, integrated UC kit for custom spaces, conference centers, divisible rooms, boardrooms, and auditoriums.

Built on the Crestron XiO Cloud™ IoTbased platform, Crestron Flex natively runs Microsoft Teams, Skype® for Business, and Zoom software and is the only UC solution that provides one-touch join. Crestron received the prestigious 2018 Microsoft Global Partner of the Year Award for Internet of Things (IoT) in recognition of how Crestron XiO Cloud, built on the Microsoft Azure® platform, has revolutionized provisioning and management of Crestron’s workplace solutions at the world’s

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leading companies. With Crestron XiO Cloud, organizations can easily deploy, manage, monitor, and evolve thousands of Crestron Flex devices from a single dashboard, resolve technical issues remotely, and gather actionable space and device usage data, all without the need for programming. Organizations are seeing up to 90% reductions in

installation time, improvements in device uptime, and less strain on support resources. By providing a simple, consistent user experience in all the places you work, Crestron Flex solutions clear the way to a productive, stress-free day. https://www.crestron.com/

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CRESTRON ELECTRONICS INC. CRESTRON FLIPTOP™ 2 SERIES THE FT2-1400-ELEC series is designed for installation in the center of a conference table, and provides two separate connector bays facing opposite sides of the table. All connections reside at the top surface, clearly visible and readily accessible for intuitive usability.

A selection of modular components enables custom configuration and quick installation. Backlit symbol icons clearly identify the connection type under any lighting condition. Precision fit and finish affords superb functionality and a clean, sophisticated appearance with machined metal surfaces luxuriously finished in a choice of black or alloy. The FT2-1400-ELEC series features a builtin electrical power bus, which enables compatibility with one-touch cable retractors, active connector plates, and USB rapid charging modules. It also enables backlighting of the symbol icons on all retractors, connector plates, and USB charging modules.

Thoughtful installation features and accessories save time and effort during installation with minimal time spent beneath the table. Mounting the FlipTop is as simple as cutting the hole, placing the unit in the hole, and turning four screws to engage the swiveling dogs that secure the FlipTop in place. Then install the drop-in modules and add any under-table accessories. To complete the installation, the top cover bezel snaps into place magnetically.

The FT2-1400-ELEC offers a perfect

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upgrade to similar third-party products.

It easily replaces an Extron® Cable Cubby® 1400 or 1402 device without any additional cutting required. A mounting surface up to 1-3/4 inches (44 mm) thick is allowed. A utility shelf accessory is available to ease the installation of a Crestron DM®

transmitter or another interface device beneath the table. The shelf simply snaps onto any side of the FlipTop chassis below the table. Two shelves may be installed on opposing sides of the chassis. https://www.crestron.com/

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CRESTRON ELECTRONICS INC. CRESTRON ROOM SCHEDULING THE modern workplace is fast-paced, flexible, and dispersed. With touch screens, scheduling software, and illuminated room availability indicators, Crestron provides everything you need to make everyone more efficient, connected, and collaborative across all meeting spaces. Crestron room scheduling allows employees to book meeting spaces from anywhere using built-in scheduling software that directly connects to the most popular calendaring platforms from Microsoft and Google. With the ability to decouple the hardware and software, thanks to Crestron’s open architecture Crestron room scheduling can evolve with your organization and work natively with software applications such as Teems, Appspace, EMS, and Robin. Some meeting spaces are used without scheduling, but people still need to find them easily. With a Crestron occupancy sensor driving a room availability indicator, these spaces suddenly become easy to find for people and usage data is gathered to ensure they’re used optimally.

Crestron room scheduling touch screens provide corporate enterprises and organizations with an invaluable productivity tool to enhance and simplify the scheduling of meeting rooms and spaces. Simple onscreen tools enable individuals to reserve the room, or find another available room, without having to pull out their phone or log onto a

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computer. Crestron room scheduling touch screens help organizations to maximize productivity and realize the most usable time out of every room.

If a room is currently reserved, the associated touch screen displays details about the current meeting, accented in red, so attendees can immediately

confirm they’re in the right place before entering the room. If the room is currently available, the screen states so in green and shows the time remaining until the next scheduled meeting. If desired, the room can be reserved on the spot for an ad hoc meeting. https://www.crestron.com/

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CRESTRON ELECTRONICS INC. CRESTRON VIRTUAL CONTROL CRESTRON Virtual Control offers a centralized sever-based alternative to individual hardware-based control systems in every room. VC4 provides a “virtual control system” for each room over the network. VC4 takes Crestron’s award-winning line of control systems and extends it to the entire building or campus ecosystem. This integrates directly with IP controllable devices over the network. Crestron Virtual Control reduces the amount of equipment required in each room, saving precious space, curtailing power requirements, and eliminating bulky, expensive equipment racks.

The server-based platform also allows organizations to leverage robust

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redundancy and security measures for increased reliability. For large buildings with many identical rooms, Crestron Virtual Control streamlines deployment and maintenance by allowing a single program to be developed and deployed quickly across multiple rooms. Cloud based deployment, management, and monitoring is available using the Crestron XiO Cloud™ service.

For corporate enterprises, hotels, universities, and other organizations with many rooms and spaces equipped with network-connected AV, VTC, and UC systems, it may be advantageous to manage and control everything from a centralized server. Many installed devices can be controlled directly via

Ethernet, and those that require a serial, IR, or other hardware interface can be integrated via decentralized control ports on a DM NVX encoder/decoder, DM® transmitter or receiver, or CENCI3 series interface. Wireless Crestron devices may also be integrated via an infiNET EX® wireless gateway.

Crestron® Virtual Control increases space, time, and energy by enabling server redundancy. VC4 employs enterprise-grade security to ensure maximum reliability and privacy. VC4 is a system that is easy to update and easy to scale.

https://www.crestron.com/

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CRESTRON ELECTRONICS INC. CRESTRON XIO CLOUD WINNER of the 2018 Microsoft Global Partner of the Year Award for IoT, Crestron XiO Cloud is a revolutionary IoT-based service hosted on the Microsoft AzureÂŽ IoT platform. It enables you to securely deploy, proactively manage, monitor, and evolve workplace technology anywhere in the world through a standard web browser, and reduce associated complexities. XiO Cloud is Crestronâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unifying cloud-based platform for remotely provisioning, monitoring, and managing Crestron devices across an enterprise or an entire client base. XiO Cloud enables installers and IT managers to deploy and manage thousands of devices in the amount of time it would ordinarily

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take to manage just one. It provides a zero-touch solution that allows complete configuration of device settings without any hardware in hand, then simply connect each device on site and let XiO Cloud push out the settings, licenses, drivers, and firmware updates - automatically and securely - for a quick and painless, ready-to-use deployment.

Ongoing XiO Cloud services facilitate daily management and monitoring of every device through a single dashboard with comprehensive reporting and logging, live status viewing and alerts, performance metrics and analytics, scheduled actions and updates, and more. As requirements grow and evolve, new features and functionality can be

added easily to one or many devices at any time without ever going on site. XiO Cloud is a subscription-based service offering an adaptable SaaS solution with graduated levels of functionality and unlimited scalability.

Crestron XiO Cloud provides IT managers with a powerful tool that enables them to deploy and manage thousands of devices in the same amount of time as it would to manage just one. Using simple drag and drop functionality, devices can be named, configured, and organized by groups and subgroups. Settings and firmware updates can be securely and silently pushed to one or all devices. https://www.crestron.com/

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CRESTRON ELECTRONICS INC. DIGITALMEDIA™ 4K60 4:4:4 HDR NETWORK AV ENCODER/DECODER DIGITALMEDIA™ NVX technology transports ultra high-definition 4K60 4:4:4 video over standard Gigabit Ethernet with no perceptible latency or loss of quality. Leveraging standard network switches and CAT5e UTP wiring, DM® NVX delivers a rock-solid, high-performance virtual matrix routing solution that is both economically advantageous and infinitely scalable for any enterprise or campus-wide 4K content distribution application.

Professional onboard scaling, plus support for HDR10 and HDCP 2.2, ensures the ultimate in picture quality and compatibility for all of today’s varied media sources. Crestron® DM NVX now features revolutionary PiXOS perfect processing technology; DM NVX offers the densest image with the finest detailas good as direct source.

Engineered for demanding conference room and classroom applications, DM NVX ensures real-time, full-motion 4K60 video performance for the presentation of multimedia, videoconferencing, and live camera images. DM NVX employs high-quality JPEG 2000 encoding and decoding using a patent-pending technique that decodes and scales simultaneously to achieve imperceptible end-to-end latency of just 25 ms or less (1.5 frames). With DM NVX, interactive functions such as mousing and game play are fluid and natural.

DM NVX is engineered for rocksolid stability and ultimate reliability.

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Forward Error Correction is employed to ensure that AV data is delivered without interruption regardless of interference around the network cable.

Line-synchronized outputs ensure perfect synchronization of content across multiple displays for one-to-many applications such as digital signage or video walls. Variable Multicast TTL (Time To Live) enables traversing multiple network routers for optimal flexibility. https://www.crestron.com/

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CRESTRON ELECTRONICS INC. DM LITE THE DM Lite ecosystem of simple, interchangeable signal extender products delivers a winning combination of low-cost, high performance, flexible form factor, and wide selection. When paired with an MPC3 or TSW touch screen, the new HD-RX-510-4K-E provides a complete, scalable room system. It also accepts multiple TX inputs and include an amp, scaler, and built-in .AV Framework™ technology.

The new HD-RX-510-4K includes three DM Lite inputs and features two HDMI inputs, one HDMI output, two audio outputs, display control, RS-232, IR, and CEC. The HD-RX-510-4K-E is a surfacemountable DM Lite receiver designed

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to pair with up to 3 DM Lite transmitters to form a point-to-point signal extender for HDMI® signals. It features a builtin 4K video scaler and handles video resolutions up to 4K 60 4:2:0. It supports Dolby Digital®, DTS®, and 8-channel LPCM surround sound audio formats, and includes a stereo analog audio output. It also includes a local HDMI inputs to supplement the input(s) at the transmitter. The HD-RX-510-4K-E links to each transmitter using a single CAT5e twisted pair cable and supports cable lengths of up to 230 ft (70 m). In addition to its DM Lite ports, the HDRX-510-4K-E also includes a single HDMI input, which may be wired to an optional

wall plate or used to connect a local source such as a mini PC or Crestron® AirMedia® System. Auto-switching between the HDMI and link inputs affords plug-and-play simplicity. A single HDMI output provides for connection to the display device. The HDMI output video signal is professionally scaled automatically to the native resolution of the display to ensure reliable performance and optimal image quality. The HDMI output also passes audio to the display, or the stereo analogue audio output may be used to feed audio to a separate sound bar or amplifier. https://www.crestron.com/

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EDBAK SP. Z O.O. ERM101-L ELECTRIC FULL SERVICE VIDEO WALL MOUNT THE ERM101-L electric flat screen wall mount for recessed installations from Edbak, designed and manufactured in Europe, is truly a best-in-class solution, bringing robust quality, tool-less micro adjustment, and a contactless electric pop-out mechanism for access and service to each display in the video wall.

Renowned Polish manufacturer Edbak is a family business that has been designing and manufacturing highquality mounting systems for over 25 years. Based near Lublin, Edbak is fully ISO9001 certified, and its products carry a wide range of certifications, including TUV Rhineland product safety certificates, and full VESA compliance.

The ERM101-L electric flat screen wall mount is intended for professional flat screen monitors and provides the safest service access system ever. Frameless monitors are very sensitive to touch, and require a contactless electric pop-out system that eliminates the need to touch the screen, and potentially damage it.

Edbak has incorporated this with its innovative pop-out guide system, the most critical structural component of the wall mount, which is totally robust when engaging and disengaging the flat screen display from the wall recess. This makes servicing very convenient, saving time and improving safety.

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the universal open-lattice structure and the integrated cable management system ensure easy installation and the neatest finish to the complete LED video wall.

The seamless carrier frame is very robust, providing a strong attachment point to the wall substrate. An arrangement of round holes and slots covers every possible monitor fixing layout, while the Edbak cross marker system helps in the precise planning of the video wall layout, speeding the assembly and installation process, without unnecessary positioning adjustments.

All structural components have been designed and manufactured by experienced professionals at the

Edbak production facility in Poland, incorporating every applicable European standard.

Key features: •Contactless electric pop-out from the wall and retraction to the wall •Fully designed and manufactured in Europe •Electric power drive for contactless pop-out of the flat screen panel •Supported flat screen sizes: 42” to 85” •Universal VESA mount •Edbak cross marker alignment system for swift and easy installation •8-step tool-less fine alignment system for building perfectly flush and level video walls edbakproav.com

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JUST ADD POWER 3G+ 767DSS DANTE SOUND SYSTEM TRANSMITTER IN addition to distributing Ultra HD and 4K video with HDCP 2.2 over a single Cat-5e cable, the Just Add Power J+P 3G+ 767DSS transmitter takes Ultra HD-over-IP systems to the next level by adding compatibility with Dante and AES67 audio networks, with separate switching of audio and video. The 767DSS is the industry’s first solution to feature the latest Dante 7.1 chipset, allowing installers to input up to eight audio channels from the J+P system for playout on Dante-enabled and AES67 devices, and extract up to eight channels from the audio network for playout across the J+P system. The 767DSS is backwards-compatible with legacy twochannel Dante and AES67 devices, while offering higher performance with lower compression — bitrates of 176.4 and 192 kHz — and latency as low as 0.25 ms on Gigabit Ethernet. Secondary connectivity is built in for glitch-free performance and to provide redundancy for highavailability applications. The transmitter supports control inputs with RS-232 and IR. As with all models in the J+P lineup, it integrates seamlessly with any generation of the company’s products.

This allows integrators to select the J+P solution that best fits the job, providing an evolutionary, scalable, systemsapproach to 4K video signal distribution requirements. www.justaddpower.com

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KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD. AFM 20DSP KRAMER is proud to introduce the industry first ever 20-port audio matrix with DSP and interchangeable inputs & outputs. AFM 20DSP provides configuration flexibility and eliminates I/O limitations with its 20 interchangeable analog audio ports, letting AV professionals get more functionality for less real estate.

AFM-20DSP also packs 8 AEC channels, auto feedback suppression, DanteÂŽ support, built-in Hi-Z and Lo-Z 120W power amplification, and complete DSP functionality powered by Xilica. Not overlooking video requirements, AFM20DSP provides HDMIâ&#x201E;˘ embedding

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and de-embedding at 4K60 4:2:0. AFM 20DSP even boasts both fixed and open architecture, enabling AV professionals to use predefined sound configurations or configure a system from scratch.

AFM-20DSP can be easily integrated in existing AV installations but is ideal for the most demanding boardrooms, multipurpose spaces, auditoriums, sports bars, houses of worship, live events, broadcast facilities, and recording studios.

AFM-20DSP will be available in the second quarter of 2019. www.KramerAV.com

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KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD. KDS SERIES 8 THE Kramer KDS series 8 transceiver (encoder and decoder in the same unit) is an SDVoE 4K60 4:4:4 HDR AV encoder/decoder for unicast (one−to− one) or multicast (many−to−many) over a 10G network interface. The unit provides zero latency HDCP 2.2 compliant video streaming over Ethernet (copper) or fiber optics, HDCP 2.2 compliant along with data, and also enables KVM applications.

KDS series 8 is a plug and play solution.

It is powered by the network (PoE) and can provide lossless content with zero latency and features bi-directional mode as well as KVM capabilities. For advanced media distribution, KDS series 8 performs enterprise-grade scaling for video wall, multi view and large matrix applications. As a transceiver device, it grants flexibility which enhances ease of use. It is also interoperable with any other SDVoE product.

KDS series 8 is managed by Kramer Network, our enterprise AV management platform. With auto device detection and no restrictions on the number of sources and destinations, administrators can effortlessly scale and stream highquality audio and video to thousands of devices without having to invest resources on time-consuming IP network configuration. Kramer Network makes it easy for IT and AV professionals to manage firmware updates, monitor new and existing devices on your networks, and generate and share status reports.

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AV over IP installation but is especially suitable for medical, government, live event and control center verticals.

Competitively priced, the KDS series 8 transceiver is expected to be available by the end of the second quarter, 2019. www.KramerAV.com

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KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD. VS-34FD VS-34FD is a first of its kind 34-port 8K ready multi-format modular matrix switcher for AV signals. It supports HDMI™, HDBaseT, DGKat, fiber optic, DVI, VGA HD-SDI as well as analog and digital audio. The VS-34FD chassis is backwards compatible with all existing cards (with the addition of an adapter) and futureproofs AV installations with an 8K ready chassis for upcoming 8K cards. Furthermore, all ports can be used interchangeably as either inputs or outputs, according to installation requirements.

VS-34FD has an independent audio matrix in addition to the audio features of the installed cards, a built-in Ethernet switch for use with any card that has an Ethernet port, and redundant hot swappable power supplies. All cards can also be hot swapped and due to the switcher’s automatic recognition it does not need to be reconfigured when removing or inserting cards – All in a convenient 4U form factor.

Future capabilities will include video wall processing as well as seamless switching.

Whatever the size, environment or complexity of your installation, VS-34FD enables complete customization and provides an end-to-end AV solution for both current requirements and future technologies. Kramer is proud to be the first manufacturer to launch a fully flexible modular matrix switcher on this scale that is also 8K ready.

VS-34FD is expected to be available by the end of Q2, 2019. www.KramerAV.com

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L-ACOUSTICS X4I AT ISE 2019, L-Acoustics is launching X4i, a powerful yet superbly unobtrusive and highly weatherized coaxial loudspeaker for installation applications.

In a convenient enclosure weighing less than a kilo, X4i, the smallest loudspeaker the company has ever manufactured, measures only 3.9 inches/99 mm deep, yet still offers the L-Acoustics world-class sonic signature.

Perfectly dimensioned for ease of integration into conventional construction materials, X4i is ideally suited to fill applications in performing arts centers or houses of worship, matching the sonic signature of main L-Acoustics systems such as ARCS and Kiva. X4i can be hidden in walls, stair risers, stage lips, pit rails, under balconies or any other tight spot with ease.

The enclosure can additionally provide vocal reinforcement in settings such as conference rooms, museums and exhibits, and hospitality venues.

Combined with Syva Sub, X4i constitutes an ideal solution for indoor or outdoor background music in restaurants, bars, hotels, and retail locations. Furthermore, the robust, weather-resistant X4i boasts an IP55 rating and becomes watertight with a rear sealing plate, allowing integration in challenging climatic or outdoor environments.

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performance package, purpose-built to integrate into conventional construction.

X4i is a two-way system with a 1.4” diaphragm compression driver coaxially loaded on a high-performance 4” transducer in a weatherized (minimum IP55, conclusive tests to come) enclosure. X4i operates from 120 Hz to

20 kHz and delivers a peak SPL of 116 dB. The coaxial transducer arrangement produces a 110° axisymmetric directivity with a smooth tonal response free of secondary lobes over the entire frequency range.

X4i ships beginning in March. https://www.l-acoustics.com/en/

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L-ACOUSTICS X4I COAXIAL LOUDSPEAKER L-ACOUSTICS announces X4i, a powerful yet superbly unobtrusive and highly weatherized coaxial loudspeaker for installation applications. In a convenient enclosure weighing less than a kilo, X4i, the smallest loudspeaker the company has ever manufactured, measures only 3.9 inches/99 mm deep, yet still offers the L-Acoustics world-class sonic signature.

Perfectly dimensioned for ease of integration into conventional construction materials, X4i is ideally suited to fill applications in performing arts centers or houses of worship, matching the sonic signature of main L-Acoustics systems such as ARCS and Kiva. X4i can be hidden in walls, stair risers, stage lips, pit rails, under balconies or any other tight spot with ease.

The enclosure can additionally provide vocal reinforcement in settings such as conference rooms, museums and exhibits, and hospitality venues.

Combined with Syva Sub, X4i constitutes an ideal solution for indoor or outdoor background music in restaurants, bars, hotels, and retail locations. Furthermore, the robust, weather-resistant X4i boasts an IP55 rating and becomes watertight with a rear sealing plate, allowing integration in challenging climatic or outdoor environments.

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performance package, purpose-built to integrate into conventional construction.

Jeff Rocha, Director of Product Management at L-Acoustics, concludes, “In developing X4i, our aim was to provide unsurpassed utility without compromising on sound quality while catering to known architectural

constraints. X4i is quite literally the perfect fit for the integration needs of today’s installation markets.”

X4i ships beginning in March. Please visit the L-Acoustics booth 7-X230 in Hall 7 at ISE 2019 from February 5-8 to learn more about the robust and versatile X4i. www.l-acoustics.com

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LEYARD LEYARD DIRECTLIGHT X LED VIDEO WALL SYSTEM THE next-generation Leyard® DirectLight® X LED Video Wall System expands the award-winning Leyard® DirectLight® LED Video Wall System platform to deliver the ultimate complete LED video wall solution.

Leyard DirectLight X supports a range of fine pixel pitches and includes industryleading wall mount, full front service access, off-board hot-swap power supplies and modern, web-based control and management software. With the off-board Leyard® Video Controller (VC), Leyard DirectLight X becomes the industry’s first LED video wall solution to embed advanced video processing directly into the product. The rackmounted Leyard Video Controllers scale to support nearly any size video wall, and provide windowing and Picture-inPicture (PiP) for source flexibility. The Leyard VC includes Planar® Big Picture Plus™ video wall processing, which can scale sources across the entire video wall or across sections of the video wall. It also incorporates Leyard® WallSync™, providing precisely synchronized video playback and genlock across the video wall. For simplified operation and management, Leyard DirectLight X includes Leyard® WallDirector™ Software, a powerful, web-based user interface that simplifies video wall set-up, configuration, operation and monitoring. Leyard DirectLight X also includes the Leyard® Remote Power Supply (RPS) that takes heat,

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depth, noise, weight, service points and electrical outlets away from the video wall and into a convenient, wellventilated rack room. Leyard DirectLight X delivers advanced power efficiency through Leyard® DriveSense™, a proprietary driver, controller and LED module design and features n+1 redundant, hot swap power modules.

For an interactive LED solution, Leyard® LED MultiTouch is a completely seamless

interactive LED video wall solution for select Leyard DirectLight X models.

For high-traffic environments, Leyard DirectLight X is available with Leyard ERO-LED technology – a proprietary protective coating that delivers protection, durability and improved optical performance. https://www.leyard.com/en/products/ led-video-walls/leyard-directlight/

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MATROX GRAPHICS INC. MATROX EXTIO 3 IP KVM EXTENDERS REDEFINING IP KVM extension technology, Matrox Extio 3 IP KVM extenders are capable of providing 4Kp60 4:4:4 or quad 1080p60 4:4:4, desktop-quality video at 5% of the bandwidth required by most other products available in the market today.

With exceptional remote performance, smooth video playback, and pristine image quality, Extio 3 supports DisplayPort 1.2 connectivity with a maximum resolution of 3840x2160@60Hz in true color. Configurable as either a point-to-point or networked KVM extender, this new product creates a scalable, secure, and cost-effective KVM matrix switching solution.

Readily compatible with existing network infrastructure, Extio 3 offers flexible deployment options; supporting both standard copper and fiber optic cabling.

The high-performance KVM extender can be integrated as either a point-topoint or networked KVM extender, this new product creates a scalable and cost-effective KVM matrix switching environment using networks available.

Key benefits: Plug and play With Extio 3â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s industry-leading technology, integrators can leverage existing IT networking equipment and standard 1 Gigabit Ethernet infrastructure for seamless deployment and operations, extending up to four video signals using a single copper or fiber optic cable to reduce installation

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costs. Matrox Extio 3 KVM extenders fit readily into certified systems with plugand-play deployment.

Flexible operation Extio 3 extenders support one-toone, many-to-one, or many-to-many configurations to drive connectivity needs. With the power to create flexible and scalable KVM matrix-routing using standard network switches, installations can be expanded with confidence and without costly upgrades.

Optimized collaboration

The networked capabilities of Extio 3 support multi-source data sharing by routing the system to any user station in the control room from a centralized location. Simultaneous system access from multiple user stations works to optimize collaboration.

Smart control Extio Central Manager is an intuitive, easy-to-use software to configure, manage, and monitor all Extio 3 devices from a central location on the network. https://www.matrox.com/graphics

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MATROX GRAPHICS INC. MATROX MURA IPX CAPTURE CARDS MATROX Mura IPX capture cards offer the highest-density capture, encode, and decode capabilities on the smallest footprint. The versatile Mura IPX cards are ideal for capturing many sources (baseband, IP, or local applications), as well as for streaming and recordingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a desktop, region of interest, or an entire video wall.

Key benefits: -Mura IPX supports high-density H.264 level 5.2 encoding and decoding, and thrives on the massive interactivity this produces with 3rd-party hardware and software products. Collectively accepted on the vast majority of network infrastructures, the H.264 codec allows for efficient encoding and decoding at low bitrates and high quality (from SD to 8K*) based on user needs.

-Through the integration of the lowfootprint Mura IPX cards, video wall controllers, multiviewers, and personal video walls can be built to the scale required for specific projects.

- Can stream and record an entire video wall or selected regions of interest, with pixel for pixel or scaled down representation of the display wall anywhere on the network.

-Mura IPX series capture cards provide the ability to directly access system or graphics memory for a given application to obtain the raw data and perform a variety of processing operations â&#x20AC;&#x201D;including analysis, warping, and rendering, among others.

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-By enabling communication across devices over the LAN through a network jack, Matrox has extended the ability of video walls from a group of stationary displays to a networked hub of interconnected monitors. Not only can Mura IPX receive and decode IP streams, but it can stream encoded video, receivable on other Mura IPX-enabled devices and third party hardware and software. https://www.matrox.com/graphics

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MEYER SOUND ULTRA-X40 COMPACT LOUDSPEAKER DESIGNATED ULTRA-X40, the new loudspeaker series features a concentric driver configuration, new amplifier and processor technologies drawn from the LEO® Family of line array loudspeakers, a rotatable horn, an extraordinary powerto-size/weight ratio, and a wide selection of versatile rigging options.

Drawing from the proven design approach of LEO Family loudspeakers, the ULTRA-X40 employs a concentric driver configuration with dual 8-inch neodymium magnet cone drivers coupled to a low-mid waveguide surrounding the single 3-inch diaphragm high-frequency compression driver. The 110° x 50° constant-Q HF horn is easily field rotatable and working in concert with the concentric design it ensures that the full bandwidth coverage pattern will be uniform with either horizontal or vertical orientation.

It also incorporates a newly designed and highly efficient 3-channel class D amplifier that produces a total peak output power of 1950 W with a maximum sustained current draw of only 1.3 A. Preliminary performance specifications include an operating frequency range of 60 Hz to 18 kHz, with linear peak SPL of 130.5 dB measured with M-Noise and 128 dB with pink noise. Highly refined signal processing with advanced phase alignment circuits results in phase response of ± 45° from 100 Hz to 16 kHz. Another variant in the ULTRA-X40

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family, the ULTRA-X40-2, offers the same performance but with the coverage pattern define by a narrower 60° x 50° constant-Q HF horn.

The rear-panel features a female XLR 3-pin input connector with a male loop output. The optional RMS™ remote system monitoring module provides comprehensive monitoring of loudspeaker parameters from a host computer running Compass® software.

In addition, the optional XLR 5-pin

connectors version of the input board accommodates both balanced audio and RMS signals. AC line power is furnished via loop-through powerCON20 connectors.

Housed in a premium multi-ply birch enclosure with textured finish, ULTRA-X40 loudspeakers measure 12.5 inches (317 mm) wide, 22.31 inches (567 mm) high and 14 inches (356 mm) deep https://meyersound.com/

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MIMRAM SHURE DESIGNER SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE SYSTEMS integrators and AV professionals are in constant search for tools and resources that help improve day-to-day workflow and efficiency.

Since launch, Designer has not only helped better visualise and implement installations using multiple MXA910 Ceiling Array Microphones, but also helped reduce workflow times for integrators.

Projects which traditionally would have taken two hours of design effort, followed by two hours of transition between pre and post-sale replicating the MXA910 GUI and data entries, along with an additional four hours of field commissioning to configure, tune and finalise the audio system are now completed in less then half the time thanks to all tasks being completed inside the Designer configuration software.

All this processing power and performance from a software that’s free, allowing the user to design remotely and collaborate effectively, along with the flexibility to pre-set room audio coverage from anywhere in the world and deploy templates ‘on the fly,’ making onsite installation and project management simple and effective.

Designer is an innovative, elegant software solution for streamlining operations, creating better results and increasing profitability, providing a single tool to design, route, and configure systems, improving the

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efficiency of designers, sales teams and system integrators configuring Shure products, translating into faster overall configuration. https://www.shure.com

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MSE AUDIO ROCKUSTICS CHERRY BOMB ROCKUSTICS’ Cherry Bomb is a fully weather-proof three-way, direct-burial speaker designed to blend into outdoor landscaping without compromising audio quality. The three-way, patented design includes a 5.25” double-chamber, band-pass subwoofer, a 4” woofer and a 0.75” tweeter, all in one compact design. Combining musical and clear vocals with deep bass, the Cherry Bomb is designed for audiophiles looking for a reliable, high-quality, true high-fidelity speaker. The Cherry Bomb’s patented phase-matched design ensures the listener is always equidistant from the subwoofer and above ground satellite guarantying the smoothest overall sound throughout the listening areas.

With typical outdoor sub/sat systems, bass content is uneven throughout the listening area and depends on how close or far the listening area is from the sub.

With only one full range speaker to bury, bass coverage is accurate and even throughout the outdoor venue.

By including a double-chamber, bandpass subwoofer in the same cabinet that houses the midrange and tweeter, the Cherry Bomb provides exceptional full-range sound without running into the typical phasing issues installers have when installing a traditional sub/ sat system with the sub in a different location from the other speaker components. Wiring is easier without a separate sub, making installation much faster and providing a cleaner, more

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predictable, accurate soundscape once installed.

Ideal for outdoor pool areas, patios and courtyards, residential backyards and outdoor venues, the Cherry Bomb is an 8 Ohm speaker with a frequency response of 42Hz – 22 kHz, a maximum program power of 100 watts, and will play at over 100dB. The Cherry Bomb is fully weather-proof, and it’s built with highquality, reliable components to create a robust audio solution at an affordable price with a 10-year warranty. https://rockustics.mseaudio.com/series/ subwoofer-series/cherry-bomb/

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MUXLAB DOMOSTREAM MUXLABâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S new DomoStream delivers stunning 4K content over an IP network with support for all audio formats.

DomoStream was developed to accommodate the residential market with a high quality, cost-effective way to deliver 4K content anywhere.

DomoStream can also satisfy commercial applications that demand the latest in audio/video technologies.

DomoStream (model 500778) transports AV over an IP network connecting through an Ethernet Switch. It supports HDMI at resolutions up to 4K (3840 x 2160@30Hz) with HDR. It passes-through all audio modes up to 8 channel LPCM, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. Digital and 2CH audio can also be embedded at the source and extracted at the display location. The entire system can be managed and controlled through smart phones and tablets when combined with MuxLabâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ProDigital Network Controller and the updated MuxControl App, while also supporting RS-232 and directional IR for controlling end devices.

DomoStream boasts exceedingly low latency making it well suited for missioncritical installations where extremely detailed video is delivered instantly.

What DomoStream represents for MuxLab is the next level of 4K video over an IP infrastructure with HDR support for stunning image reproduction, and support for all the latest audio formats developed. Essentially, DomoStream brings together the best in AV over

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IP technology, all in one streamlined affordable solution.

When installed, each transmitter pairs with an AV source and each receiver pairs with a 4K display in almost unlimited multitudes depending on network bandwidth. Using the MuxControl App, users can simply select a display and instantly connect it with any source using an intuitive, graphically color-coded interface, running on an Android or iOS smartphone or tablet.

MuxControl makes for an exceedingly simple system to operate, regardless of the system size. DomoStream brings the entertainment experience to new levels. http://www.muxlab.com

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NOAH WORLDWIDE XILICA SOLARO FR1 LAUNCHING for the first time at ISE 2019, Solaro FR1 from Xilica is a unique, all-modular DSP frame that delivers unparalleled flexibility for integrators and their clients. Unlike other DSP products which are purchased from the manufacturer with specific I/O counts, Solaro FR1 is completely customizable - simply buy the DSP frame, choose your add-on cards (audio in/out, AES/ EBU, GPIO, AEC, and Dante), and mixand-match to create the perfect I/O combination for your project. No wasted I/Os, no wasted budget.

Only have a few I/O requirements? Then pick only a few cards to get started.

Have your requirements grown over the past year? No need to replace your DSP. Just add a few extra cards into the empty slots. Need even more than the 16 slots in an FR1 frame? Add an XIO Expansion Frame, in eight channel and 16 channel versions. By following a ‘pay-as-you-go’ approach to signal processing, we minimize expensive capital outlays and deliver greater scalability, higher recurring revenue downstream, and greater customer satisfaction for Xilica dealers.

These are just some of the reasons integrators and consultants around the globe are talking about the Solaro Series. Coming in at lower cost than competitor products in the DSP space, Solaro eliminates wasted spend in the audio arena by only charging for what you need. No unused GPIO and control

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inputs, no unnecessary AES/EBU if you’re analog-only. Beating the competition time-and-time again in this industry first - and making great sound affordable to everyone.

But it’s not all about cost. Its audio quality is far from the competition’s: think high-quality mic pre-amps, switchable sampling rates, nextgeneration processing algorithms and the industry’s lowest-latency AEC. Native

integration of AV products from myriad of manufacturers is included as standard with FR1’s free programming software: control solutions from partners such as Audio-Technica, Bose, Christie Digital, NEC, Sanyo, Yamaha, RCF, and many more. In fact, control anything you have the control string for - from HVAC to blinds, displays to DMX. www.xilica.com

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PEERLESS-AV XTREME™ HIGH BRIGHT OUTDOOR DISPLAY THERE has never been an outdoor daylight readable display built to withstand the harsh outdoor elements like the Peerless-AV Xtreme™ High Bright Outdoor Displays. Fully-sealed and maintenance-free, the displays are protected against water, dust, moisture and insects. Featuring a patented Ventless Dynamic Thermal Transfer™ system that allows the display to operate in extreme heat and extreme cold without fans, vents or filters, the Xtreme High Bright Outdoor Display is ideal for any signage application, including sporting venues, theme parks, transportation, retail, education, hospitality, and more.

The Xtreme High Bright Outdoor Display comes with an IP68 rating, the highest in its class, a best-in-industry operating temperature range of 35°C to 60°C, a high TNI panel and IK10 rated impact resistant cover glass for protection against damage. 2500 nits of brightness ensures reliable performance in high ambient lighting conditions, which optimises the display’s power consumption without compromising the life of the panel or its colour accuracy.

An optical bonding element eliminates the air gap between the display panel and the safety glass, which dramatically reduces reflections to improve direct sunlight readability and contrast while preventing the entry of moisture and condensation. A quarter wave plate polariser allows for landscape or

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portrait orientation for a flexible install.

Additional key features include remote and local monitoring functionality via IP Addressable user interface, an IR control lockout and button board lockout for secure installations, and an updated input compartment and cord cover. A completely sealed IP68 encasement wards off any liquid or solid particle

ingress.

Currently available in 43”, 49” and 55”, the 65” Xtreme™ High Bright Outdoor Display will be launched at ISE 2019.

The range will be put to the test in various impact and water demonstration scenarios to highlight their resilient, allweather capabilities. www.peerless-av.com

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PVS (AUDAC)

XMP44 PROFESSIONAL MODULAR AUDIO PLAYER WITH NMP40 AUDIO STREAMING SOURCECON™ MODULE THE XMP44 is a professional modular audio player with 4 SourceCon™ interface card slots where to a wide variation of optional modules can be installed. This results in a truly versatile solution that will live up the needs for any user taking high regard of crystal clear audio reproduction. Simultaneous operation for all four modules makes it a compact multi-source system which is the perfect expansion for any multi-zone audio system.

At ISE 2019 we are introducing the NMP40 audio streaming SourceCon™ module, a revolutionary new audio streaming module, which will allow you to connect your professional audio installation with the industry’s leading streaming services. Compatible with Apple Music, DLNA, Spotify Connect and more you can stream music straight to your professional sound system directly from the content providers while using your computer or portable device only as a controller.

Bars, restaurants or hotels that want to spoil their guests with an endless music database can now easily use the XMP44 professional audio player with the NMP40 audio streaming module in combination with a subscription to one of the many streaming services available.

This brand new audio streaming module is a great addition to the ever-growing SourceCon™ range that we have to offer. Earlier SourceCon™ modules such as the IMP40 internet radio module or

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the FMP40 for voice files are already been used worldwide due to their modular character and versatility.

When inserting the modules it’s plug & play, the module is instantly installed, discovered and ready for operation.

The same counts for its discovery in the preferred streaming solution.

If the module is connected to the same network, it will be automatically discovered on a mobile device or computer and a possibility to choose it as output device will be available. https://audac.eu/

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QSC Q-SYS NV SERIES NETWORK VIDEO ENDPOINT THE Q-SYS NV-32-H from QSC is a network video endpoint for distribution on the Q-SYS Ecosystem. This native, multi-stream, software-defined HDMI encoder/decoder is optimized specifically for the meeting room. It delivers the right balance of high-quality, low-latency and network efficient video distribution across a standard gigabit infrastructure with a multitude of I/O configuration options.

-Streamlined Integration for the Q-SYS Ecosystem: The NV-32-H enables native HDMI video distribution for the Q-SYS Ecosystem without additional hardware or complicated programming.

Integrators can route audio between the NV Series video endpoints and any other Q-SYS peripherals leveraging the Q-LAN network technology. They can also take advantage of feature-rich technologies such as software-based processing and drag-and-drop GUI creation and deployment to control the NV Series. This greatly simplifies setup, configuration and offers system stability/ predictability.

-Optimized for the Connected Meeting Space: The NV-32-H features QSC Shiftâ&#x201E;˘ video compression codec, which provides low latency streaming with resolutions up to 4K60 4:4:4 by dynamically adjusting network bandwidth based on video content. This provides flexible and network efficient compression and distribution of meeting room video content without sacrificing

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the ability to stream full motion video.

The NV Series is a true network device, which allows enterprises to add hundreds of Q-SYS video endpoints to a single Q-SYS system without a separate, hardware-based endpoint management processor.

-Unique Flexibility and Interoperability in a Single Device: Software-defined as either an encoder or decoder, the NV-32-H is a 3x2 HDMI device that enables emerging room design, such as

simultaneous 1080p streaming for dualmonitor rooms, and provides multiple I/O configurations for flexible meeting rooms. The NV-32-H features built-in Q-SYS web conference integration, allowing for USB plug-and-play access to Q-SYS audio and conference camera feeds for use with soft codecs, removing the need for additional tableside hardware (and cost). www.qsc.com/systems

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SHARP SHARP WINDOWS COLLABORATION DISPLAY 70” SHARP’S Windows Collaboration Display (WCD) is the next generation of interactive displays designed to support and improve team work. The 70” 4K interactive display for enterprise and small to medium business (SMB) offices, which meets Microsoft WCD specifications, combines Sharp’s awardwinning touch technology and sensors that can work with Microsoft Azure Digital Twins to monitor collaboration spaces.

The Sharp WCD features an Internet of Things (IoT) sensor unit to help monitor meeting environments. The sensors can feed data back to the Azure Digital Twins platform to help facilities managers monitor meeting occupancy, air quality levels, ambient light, temperature and humidity.

These advanced features are part of Microsoft’s vision to bring the power of the intelligent cloud into the workplace, using a mix of AI, IoT, and productivity tools to create a more productive and collaborative environment. Businesses will be able to use this data to improve the management of heating, cooling and room booking systems based on how the space is really used.

As well as the IoT solutions, the Sharp WCD has been designed to work with the familiar Microsoft tools that organisations will already be using across their workforce, for example, Office 365. Office 365 provides businesses with a digital hub for teamwork through

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Microsoft Teams, a platform that brings conversations, content and tools together in one place for easier group collaboration.

The 70” interactive display also offers the ultimate collaborative experience thanks to Sharp’s Pen-on-Paper experience, an instant and accurate writing feel close to using a real pen on

writing paper. The 4K interactive display features Sharp’s latest 30-point P-CAP Capacitive Touch screen technology to make it easy to write on and easy to read from. There is also an optional 4-button active pen to help create an even more intuitive touch experience, so users feel more confident when presenting. https://www.sharp.co.uk/gb

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SYMETRIX, INC. T-5 TOUCHSCREEN

THE T-5 Touchscreen controller is ideal for houses of worship, conference rooms, auditoriums, hospitality, or anywhere else users need easy access to simultaneous multiple functions controlled by a Symetrix DSP system.

The T-5 Touchscreen’s vivid, highresolution display is enhanced by custom, multi-lingual GUIs that can be quickly designed using Symetrix Composer and SymVue software then exported to as many as 80 T-5’s on a system.

Compact and unobtrusive, the T-5 is Ethernet-powered and fits in any U.S. or EU 2-gang receptacle. https://www.symetrix.co

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WINNER BOSE PROFESSIONAL ARENAMATCH DELTAQ ARRAY LOUDSPEAKERS ARENAMATCH arrays incorporate DeltaQ technology, to bring improved sound quality, consistency, vocal clarity and flexibility to outdoor installations — sports stadiums, arenas, outdoor entertainment centers, and more.

Featuring an IP55 weather rating, ArenaMatch DeltaQ modules make it easy to create durable and reliable outdoor loudspeaker arrays that bring consistent, intelligible sound to listeners.

DeltaQ array technology allows directivity, or “Q,” to vary in each module to more precisely match coverage to audience area. With nine coverage patterns available, designers can choose from modules with 10-, 20- or 40-degree vertical coverage and easily swap between 60-, 80- or 100-degree horizontal waveguides — even in already-assembled arrays — to adjust horizontal coverage and create asymmetrical patterns where needed.

By reducing the number of modules required, ArenaMatch loudspeakers can help improve sight lines, reduce array weight, and lower overall system costs compared to some conventional arrays.

Most importantly, the coverage flexibility of ArenaMatch loudspeakers means more sound going where it is needed.

ArenaMatch offers a turnkey solution for entire outdoor sound systems.

Designers can employ 40-degree ArenaMatch array modules for pointsource applications and 10-, 20- and 40-degree modules for line arrays — all

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with the same transducers for consistent tonal balance. Combining ArenaMatch loudspeakers with ArenaMatch Utility loudspeakers, which blend seamlessly to deliver complementary and consistent zone-fill coverage, makes equalizing the system much easier. ArenaMatch loudspeakers also interface perfectly with Bose PowerMatch amplifiers, ControlSpace DSPs and ControlSpace Designer software (as well as Dante® connectivity), which simplifies setup and monitoring, saving users time with loudspeaker presets for EQ, limiter and crossover settings.

For outdoor sports complexes,

ArenaMatch loudspeakers provide clean audio for the entire spectator area – delivering announcements and play-byplay calls clearly. 14-inch neodymium woofer and six Bose EMB2S titaniumdiaphragm neodymium compression drivers in each module deliver superior intelligibility. And when it comes to music, ArenaMatch loudspeakers deliver crystal-clear long-throw music reproduction. Weather-resistant features include a three-layer stainless steel grille, water-resistant woofer cone coating, industrial polyurethane exterior coating and a molded input cover. http://pro.bose.com

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WINNER KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD. PA-240NET THE Kramer PA-240Net is a highperformance, versatile networked Hi-Z (70V/100V) and Lo-Z (4/8Ω) controllable power amplifier featuring built-in DSP, Dante™ and balanced inputs, and additional line-level output.

PA-240Net accommodates any type of loudspeaker installation with simple, selectable Lo-Z (4/8Ω) or Hi-Z (70V/100V) settings. It features two inputs and either one 240W Hi-Z output or two 120W Lo-Z outputs with each output supporting an independent input mix with master volume, 3-band parametric EQ and selectable HPF (High-pass filter).

PA-240Net also enables creating one output mix and EQ settings suitable for the room and another for recording or cascading additional speakers. There is an adjustable threshold for auto standby so no need to rely on default settings.

Noise threshold can be adjusted based on exactly when the amplifier needs to go to sleep and wake up. Enjoy flexible control options either locally or remotely with control via Ethernet or RS-232.

Easy, Scalable and Cost–Effective Dante Audio Networking — Dante makes networking any size audio installation easy by providing digital signal transmission over a local area network using standard Internet protocols.

These products are fully compatible and integrate into any Dante–enabled system.

By design, the PA-240Net is both durable and reliable. In fact, it’s immune

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to failure. It includes layers of protection for over-current, DC, high frequency (HF), and over-heating – with intelligent heat-sensitive fans for added protection.

This powerful and versatile amplifier is suitable for a vast range of applications, including medium to large meeting rooms, auditoriums and lecture halls, courtrooms, retail stores,

shopping centers, hotel lobbies, and transportation hubs. PA-240Net is competitively priced and generates excellent overall ROI energy-efficient auto standby and relatively low energy consumption – it requires almost the same amount of energy as it produces! www.KramerAV.com

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WINNER MEYER SOUND ULTRA-X40 COMPACT LOUDSPEAKER DESIGNATED ULTRA-X40, the new loudspeaker series features a concentric driver configuration, new amplifier and processor technologies drawn from the LEO® Family of line array loudspeakers, a rotatable horn, an extraordinary powerto-size/weight ratio, and a wide selection of versatile rigging options.

Drawing from the proven design approach of LEO Family loudspeakers, the ULTRA-X40 employs a concentric driver configuration with dual 8-inch neodymium magnet cone drivers coupled to a low-mid waveguide surrounding the single 3-inch diaphragm high-frequency compression driver. The 110° x 50° constant-Q HF horn is easily field rotatable and working in concert with the concentric design it ensures that the full bandwidth coverage pattern will be uniform with either horizontal or vertical orientation.

It also incorporates a newly designed and highly efficient 3-channel class D amplifier that produces a total peak output power of 1950 W with a maximum sustained current draw of only 1.3 A. Preliminary performance specifications include an operating frequency range of 60 Hz to 18 kHz, with linear peak SPL of 130.5 dB measured with M-Noise and 128 dB with pink noise. Highly refined signal processing with advanced phase alignment circuits results in phase response of ± 45° from 100 Hz to 16 kHz. Another variant in the ULTRA-X40

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family, the ULTRA-X40-2, offers the same performance but with the coverage pattern define by a narrower 60° x 50° constant-Q HF horn.

The rear-panel features a female XLR 3-pin input connector with a male loop output. The optional RMS™ remote system monitoring module provides comprehensive monitoring of loudspeaker parameters from a host computer running Compass® software.

In addition, the optional XLR 5-pin

connectors version of the input board accommodates both balanced audio and RMS signals. AC line power is furnished via loop-through powerCON20 connectors.

Housed in a premium multi-ply birch enclosure with textured finish, ULTRA-X40 loudspeakers measure 12.5 inches (317 mm) wide, 22.31 inches (567 mm) high and 14 inches (356 mm) deep https://meyersound.com/

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KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD. AFM 20DSP KRAMER is proud to introduce the industry first ever 20-port audio matrix with DSP and interchangeable inputs & outputs. AFM 20DSP provides configuration flexibility and eliminates I/O limitations with its 20 interchangeable analog audio ports, letting AV professionals get more functionality for less real estate.

AFM-20DSP also packs 8 AEC channels, auto feedback suppression, DanteÂŽ support, built-in Hi-Z and Lo-Z 120W power amplification, and complete DSP functionality powered by Xilica. Not overlooking video requirements, AFM20DSP provides HDMIâ&#x201E;˘ embedding

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and de-embedding at 4K60 4:2:0. AFM 20DSP even boasts both fixed and open architecture, enabling AV professionals to use predefined sound configurations or configure a system from scratch.

AFM-20DSP can be easily integrated in existing AV installations but is ideal for the most demanding boardrooms, multipurpose spaces, auditoriums, sports bars, houses of worship, live events, broadcast facilities, and recording studios.

AFM-20DSP will be available in the second quarter of 2019. www.KramerAV.com

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MSE AUDIO SOUNDTUBE ENTERTAINMENT STNET IPD-SM82-EZ-II-WX SOUNDTUBE Entertainment’s STNet IPD-SM82-EZ-II-WX is the first outdoor, IP-rated, PoE network speaker designed to operate with a single category cable connection. The IPD-SM82-EZ-II-WX, a Dante-enabled SoundTube STNet speaker, features exceptional sound quality with versatile compatibility. Dante functionality allows the IPD-SM82-EZ-IIWX to be paired with a vast assortment of products worldwide, creating a Dante solution from endpoint to endpoint. With control from beginning to end System Designers are offered system versatility previously unavailable. Speaker EQ, control and routing can be done individually, or in groups, and can be changed at any time through software.

No need to rewire if routings change.

The speakers operate over category cable making wiring very easy.

The IPD-SM82-EZ-II-WX is compatible with Dante and AES67 systems and can be powered with our 40W PoE, standard PoE and PoE+ switches. The STNet outdoor surface mount speaker features DSP management of the crossover, time correction and EQ, meanwhile, eliminating passive crossovers and transformers in the signal chain. Each speaker has an installer accessible DSP with an eight-band parametric EQ, up to 100 ms of delay, a high and low pass, input and output gain, and a pink noise generator for speaker setup and tuning.

By pairing with SoundTube’s 40W PoE STNet Switch, the IPD-SM82-EZ-II-WX

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can produce 103dB at 1W/1M, providing the audio output necessary for outdoor applications. With Standard PoE or PoE+, the output is slightly lower.

SoundTube’s STNet bi-amped surface mount speakers use SoundTube’s BroadBeam Ring™ high-frequency dispersion technology for clear,

understandable messaging and music over a wide area. The IPD-SM82-EZII-WX is a cost-conscious, yet robust, surface-mount loudspeaker, including an 8” woofer and 1” tweeter, for exceptional coverage in larger areas. https://soundtube.mseaudio.com/

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NEXO SA GEO M12 MID-SIZE LINE ARRAY NEXO’S new GEO M12 is aimed primarily at mid-size rental companies, although its competitive pricing will make it a popular investment for all types of user, from corporate presentation to live performance venues to houses of worship.

The M12 line array module, which contains a premium 12” Neodymium LF driver paired with 1.4” titanium diaphragm HF driver, is offered with two vertical dispersions, the 10 GEO M1210 and the 20 GEO M1220.

Horizontal directivity is 80 by default for both modules, but, by adding an optional Configurable Directivity Device (the NEXO-patented CDD), it can be changed in seconds to 120, using a magnetic fixing system.

The M12 modules are 370mm x 700mm x 446mm, and weigh 34kg. The two-way module will deliver a frequency response of 50Hz-20kHz with peak SPL of 140dB. The urethane co-polymer enclosures carry a full complement of patented technology, including the Hyperbolic Reflective Wavesource (HRW) and Phase Directivity Device (PDD), as well as a new and improved version of the patented V-shaped profile of the bass port.

A protected switch on the rear of the M12 module allows the user to change the box, on the fly, from 2-way passive to 2-way active mode, without having to open the box. NXAMP can also be configured on the fly to match M12 in

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active or passive mode.

Rigging hardware is integrated, with no loose parts. The AutoRig system automatically connects the front rigging system when speakers are assembled, with a guided back rigging system for easy angle adjustment. Hardware accessories allow three M12 cabinets to be placed on top of an MSUB18 to make a powerful groundstack, or GEO M10 modules to stack on top of the MSUB18.

Amplification is via NEXO’s NXAMP4x4

TDcontroller, running with up to three M12 cabinets per channel. The system can be controlled over a network using a Dante, Ethersound or AES/EBU digital expansion card.

There are dedicated touring and installation versions of the GEO M12. All hardware is TUV-certified. Both versions are available in black, white and custom RAL colours on request. https://nexo-sa.com/

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