Volume 8, Issue 9 — September 20, 2017
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Aeiforia Technos
- Wash Out!
Raymond Kent : Director of the Innovative Technology Design Group, DLR Group/Westlake Reed Leskosky
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Wash Out!
By Raymond Kent Director of the Innovative Technology Design Group, DLR Group/Westlake Reed Leskosky
Well as we start yet another record-breaking hurricane season here in the U.S., many in our southern states and the Gulf of Mexico are bracing for impact. Already hurricanes Henry and Irma have caused billions in damage to home, businesses, infrastructure and lives. Power companies and cleanup crews are busy wrestling with the monumental task of cleanup and repair. Insurance adjusters are busy with FEMA trying to put a price tag on these disasters yet new threats start to percolate in the southern Atlantic.
There are a few ways to look at natural disasters like these. First is the very real and very negative impact of the debris that can take up to a year to remove entirely and is already over taxing landfills and removal crews, many who are trucked in from other states. Texas alone is estimating $200 million in removal costs expecting to double the size of the landfills and are already causing previously closed landfills to be re-open. Private and public construction vehicles including dump trucks and front loaders are working around the clock in addition to Texas National Guard to clean up the mess.
Unfortunately, this debris does not disappear overnight causing residents to live with the piles in front of their homes and businesses for weeks, and months before crews arrive sitting in the Texas sun baking and rotting away. This debris contains a myriad of items including general construction debris of lumber, wet drywall, siding, etc. in addition to furniture, carpet and other various household items. Luring in this pile however is a natural disaster of its own waiting to happen. Tons upon tons of electronics and other technology devices that were destroyed in the onslaught of wind and storm surge. As many of these items have been badly damages and broken, these components are working their way into the dirt, mud and water ways leeching out toxic mercury, lead and other hazardous substances.
And it the trash pile is fortunate to be picked up in relatively short order, it is being deposited directly into the overflowing landfills instead of being responsibly recycled. The problem will be even worse for Florida as the climate is more humid in nature and most of it lies on water canals and the Everglade swamps. Natural disasters such as hurricanes can cause more damage to the ecology long after the waters recede especially when the ground water and soil becomes impacted. This does not even account to debris that may have been blown into water ways or washed out into the ocean which have their own environmental negative impact.
Secondly, on a positive side, those of us in the ICT industry that manufacture, specify and install replacement technology can be smarter about it and provide ecologically minded solutions that can offer the same or better functionality with more resiliency and portability so systems have a better chance of surviving natural disasters. This may include developing design strategies that leverage cloud based systems that can help to keep clients up and running even when they have to bug out of a location do an impending event. Our Houston office was able to relocate inland to bunk with our Dallas office and not lose workflow due to the resilient nature of the cloud based systems we have in place allowing those employees to remote in or pull up their work for another office out of harm’s way. Understanding that not all systems can or should be made portable like this, the opportunity then falls to manufacturers to develop products with more environmentally friendly components that will have less of an impact on the ground. Additionally, reclamation of electronics in the aftermath would have added benefits of eliminating these electronics from the waste stream while providing a resource for manufacturers at the component or raw material level. Finding these partners while providing funding through FEMA grants, State and Local governments, and the private sector can provide a positive economic stream for the effected region benefiting the locals and the environment. Leave a Comment
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ViewSonic Ships ViewBoard UHD 4K Interactive Flat Panel Displays ViewSonic is now shipping the latest in its ViewBoard family of interactive flat panel displays. The ViewSonic IFP50 Series includes the IFP6550 (65-inch), IFP7550 (75-inch) and IFP8650 (86-inch) interactive flat panels with UHD 4K (3840×2160) resolution and 20-point touch screen for collaborative experiences.
The ViewSonic ViewBoard IFP50 series are built with a 20-point touch-enabled panel, which allows multiple users to simultaneously write or draw on the display’s surface with styluses or fingers, or even both at the same time. These interactive flat panel displays provide computing for annotation and multimedia playback without the need for a PC. The ViewBoard IFP6550, IFP7550 and IFP8650 interactive flat panels come with a built-in ARM quad-core processor and an Android 5.0 operating system, 2GB memory and 16GB storage.
ViewSonic says the ViewBoard IFP6550, IFP7550 and IFP8650 are “out-of-the-box” ready, and come with ViewSonic exclusive vBoard embedded software and ViewBoard Cast collaboration software, as well as Zoom video conferencing software. The easy-to-use built-in vBoard software allows users to write, highlight, edit and transform documents and images on the screen in real time. Built-in ViewBoard Cast software ensures that content can be shared from any mobile device to the ViewBoard display, while Zoom supports video conferencing and distance learning for up to 10 users in various locations. vController software is also included, which provides an interface for remote management.
The ViewSonic ViewBoard IFP6550, IFP7550 and IFP8650 displays feature multiple connectivity options including: HDMI, Composite, VGA, YPbPr, SPIDF audio-out, USB 2.0 and 3.0, RJ45, RS232 in/out, Windows slot-in PC and Audio in/out, to connect to a wide variety of computing and multimedia devices. Each has a brightness level of 350 nits, and the 8ms response time ensures that the content has fewer visible image artifacts for clearer, more vivid images. The IFP series are robust displays built with anti-glare 7H tempered glass, making them ideal for various environments, whether boardroom or classroom, where interactivity and sharing are encouraged.
The IFP6550, IFP7550 and IFP8650 retail for $4,999, $7,999 and $12,999, respectively, and are all available now. Leave a Comment
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Extron Intros New HDMI 4K/60 DTP2 ReceiversExtron Electronics has introduced the DTP2 R 212 and the DTP2 R 212 SA, two new next generation DTP2 Series switcher/receivers with new performance and capabilities. Both models feature DTP2 inputs designed to work with Extron DTP‑enabled products for distribution of HDMI, audio, and bidirectional RS232 and IR signals up to 330 feet (100 meters) over a shielded CATx cable. In addition, an HDMI input provides connectivity for a video source, such as an Extron ShareLink, located near the display to support collaboration environments. These HDCP 2.2 compliant receivers support data rates up to 18 Gbps and video signals up to 4K/60 with 4:4:4 chroma sampling, including 4K HDR. The Ethernet control port supports display control and offers convenient system management. The DTP2 R 212 SA model also features a built-in Class D stereo amplifier.
The DTP2 R 212 and DTP2 R 212 SA enable the reliable, long distance transmission of HDMI signals at up to 18 Gbps with support for HDR, Deep Color up to 12-bit, CEC pass-through, and embedded HD lossless audio formats. A local HDMI input allows connection of an additional video source at the display, which is beneficial in BYOD applications where the display may need to support both a local collaboration appliance and remote sources. The standard version DTP2 R 212 without amplifier can be remotely powered by a DTP2 transmitter over the twisted pair connection. It can also be configured to provide power to the connected DTP2 transmitter.
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Polycom Announces Totally Awesome New Conference PhoneTwenty-five years ago, Polycom introduced its iconic three-legged conference phone and changed the rules of how the world communicates at work. The Polycom phone, with its unique shape and breakthrough audio quality, quickly became the de facto conference phone for a lot of the Fortune 1000 companies. And, now they’ve redesigned it.
The Polycom Trio 8500 is instantly recognizable as a sharp new interpretation of the well-known three-legged shape and is the perfect communication tool for mid-sized conference rooms. The 8500 is a so-called, future-proof solution that delivers all the latest Polycom innovations today, including HD voice audio quality, Polycom NoiseBlock and hybrid registration and will be expandable to include video and content sharing in the future. The 8500 also includes a modern full color touch screen interface and Microsoft Exchange calendar integration, which makes joining a meeting as easy as one touch.
Polycom says that video and content sharing support for the Polycom Trio 8500 is expected to be added later in the year and provide business-quality video conferencing and content sharing for huddle spaces and mid-sized rooms.
Polycom also offer new features to the Polycom Trio 8800, the company’s fastest selling conference phone. The 8800 8800 now allows participants to connect using your Apple AirPlay or Miracast certified devices for wireless flexibility and later this year will also support enterprise-class motorized pan-tilt-zoom (MPTZ) cameras that offer a broader degree of visibility for high-definition collaboration experience in larger conference rooms.
Both Trio solutions will support hybrid registration, allowing businesses to easily migrate between open SIP environments, Skype for Business environments, or both and work with other cloud-based audio and video platforms, including Zoom, BlueJeans, Cisco, Avaya, WebEx and others.
Finally, Polycom is also introducing a new audio solution for team and personal spaces, such as huddle rooms, with the new Polycom VoxBox an ultra-compact speaker phone that allows customers to experience Polycom’s HD Voice technology anywhere, anytime and with any device. The Polycom VoxBox will be available in select areas starting in October.
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Vaddio Launches QuickCAT Universal Suspended Ceiling Camera MountVaddio has launched the new QuickCAT Universal Suspended Ceiling Camera Mount, which is designed to install easily into a suspended ceiling and provide quick height adjustment. Packages are available with a customized OneLINK extension system to extend power, video and control over a single Cat-5e/6 cable for up to 100 meters.
The QuickCAT mount incorporates a suspended ceiling plate, column system, mount and universal interface for PTZ or fixed cameras. It solves problems like inconsistent ceiling grid systems, adjustment and cumbersome installation processes with a host of innovative features.
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Vivitek Launches D4000 Series of Laser ProjectorsVivitek introduced this week the D4000 Series, a series of compact laser projectors. With its condensed compact footprint and light 10kg weight, this laser projector is appropriately-sized for companies with medium sized corporate meeting rooms that want the performance of a powerful laser projector, but without the size and weight traditionally associated with them.
With its laser light source and an anti-dust sealed optical engine, the D4000 Series delivers up to 20,000 hours of operation time with minimum maintenance. Vivitek says this not only optimizes light efficiency, but it has been designed to prevent dust and moisture from affecting the lighting and thermal system.
For environments outside of the corporate business world, the D4000 Series also features DICOM* Simulation Mode, which makes it ideal for viewing grayscale medical images — such as X-rays — for medical training and medical seminar purposes.
Key features and specifications include:
- The series comes with choices of WUXGA, 1080p and WXGA resolution with up to 5,500 ANSI lumens of brightness and 20,000:1 contrast ratio
- Great flexibility with 1.65x zoom fixed lens and manual horizontal and vertical lens shift
- Image adjustment is made easy with four corner corrections, horizontal and vertical keystone corrections
- Built-in 2x 5W audio speakers with multiple audio interface to ensure your message is well heard
- HDBaseT interface for long signal transmission (except DW4650Z)
- DICOM* Simulation Mode for medical training and seminars
- Compatible with NovoConnect Solution for wireless presentation and collaboration
- Eco friendly with automatic turning off function when there is no signal input for a period of time
Pricing and availability:
The D4000 Series is available now with a five-year large venue laser phosphor warranty. The price and links to specifications are below:
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Vaddio Launches QuickCAT Suspended Ceiling Camera Mount Vaddio has launched the new QuickCAT Universal Suspended Ceiling Camera Mount designed to install easily into a suspended ceiling and provide quick height adjustment. Packages are available with a customized OneLINK extension system to extend power, video and control over a single Cat-5e/6 cable for up to 100 meters.
The QuickCAT mount incorporates a suspended ceiling plate, column system, mount and universal interface for PTZ or fixed cameras. It solves problems like inconsistent ceiling grid systems, adjustment and cumbersome installation processes with a host of innovative features.
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New Audio Expansion Interface Adds 16 Outputs to DMP 128 Plus Audio DSP Processors Extron just launched a new AXI 016, sixteen output audio expansion interface for DMP 128 Plus audio DSP systems. The AXI 016 connects to the EXP expansion port on the DMP 128 Plus, transforming the matrix from an eight-output device into a 24 output device. Since all of the high performance, low-latency DSP processing occurs within the attached DMP 128 Plus, no separate configuration is needed for the AXI 016. The AXI 016 audio expansion interface also supports audio DSP systems that integrate a DMP 128 Plus and a DTP CrossPoint matrix switcher.
Offering 16 analog outputs in a compact 1U, half-rack width enclosure, the AXI 016 provides a powerful tool for AV system designers to create DMP 128 Plus systems that support larger distributed audio applications that were previously not possible using a single DMP 128 Plus DSP processor.
The DMP 128 Plus models feature an extensive mix matrix allowing all outputs, including the 16 expansion bus outputs used by the AXI 016, to be discretely sourced and routed from any input. When used with a DMP 128 Plus AT model, Dante audio sources can also be processed and routed to the outputs of the AXI 016.
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Extron Ships 4K Twisted Pair Scaling Receiver for XTP Systems Extron has announced the immediate availability of the XTP SR HD 4K scaling receiver featuring Extron Vector 4K scaling technology for uncompromised image quality. It is HDCP 2.2 compliant and enables extension of 4K video up to 330 feet (100 meters) over one shielded CATx cable. The XTP SR HD 4K receiver joins the other shipping XTP 4K twisted pair products to give even more options for bringing 4K resolutions into existing and new XTP Systems.
The new XTP SR HD 4K receiver provides multiple capabilities for streamlined operation and integration. It employs advanced scaling technology to convert all input signals to the desired optimal output resolution, audio de-embedding to digital S/PDIF or analog stereo audio outputs and can be remotely powered from XTP CrossPoint Matrix Switchers. Set up and commissioning are easy with Extron XTP System Configuration Software.
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Digital Projection Debuts E-Vision LASER 5K Projector Digital Projection International (DPI) is announcing a new “high-value projection display” featuring its laser light engine. The E-Vision LASER 5K (5K as in 5,000 lumens) features the same solid-state laser illumination technology as Digital Projection’s flagship projectors, and like those models, benefits from 20,000-hours of maintenance-free imaging with no lamp replacements.
DPI claims the E-Vision LASER 5K is designed for applications requiring a bright SSD solution while also meeting prudent budgetary requirements. Digital Projection’s laser-illumination systems are virtually failure proof, so system operation will never be interrupted. This technology also supports DP’s MultiAxis capability which enables the E-Vision LASER 5K to be oriented in nearly any position for installation flexibility and application creativity.
The E-Vision LASER 5K includes a standard zoom lens and a multitude of connectivity options. Other features include:
- 5,000 laser lumens (ISO)
- WUXGA resolution (1920×1200)
- 1.15 – 1.90 :1 zoom lens
- 1-Chip DLP technology
- HDMI 1.4a + MHL Mobile High-Definition Link (device mirroring)
- USB Type A, VGA, RCA and HDBaseT inputs
- DICOM Simulation Mode
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Altinex Expands Cable Nook Product Line with CNK202Altinex has just introduced the CNK202 Cable Nook Modular Tabletop Interconnect Box, the company’s latest addition to its Cable Nook product line. The CNK202 Cable Nook provides a way of hiding and storing multimedia cables and fixed connectors.
The new CNK202 has no mounting brackets. This feature enables integrators to install the unit from the top of the table. With the new CNK202, there are no longer adjustments to be made on the underside of the table with mounting brackets, enabling integrators to save their lower backs while minimizing the time required to install the new Cable Nook.
The Modular Cable-Nook uses a trapdoor-type, half-moon lid that remains flush with the table when not in use. To access the cables or connectors, users simply lift the lid and pull the ends out, or plug cables into any installed fixed connectors. The lid closes easily, even with several cables in use. After the presentation, the cable ends are returned to the Cable-Nook for safe storage.
Cables feed through the Cable-Nook to the underside of the table, enabling connection to the presentation system. The weight of the cables helps to feed the slack through the unit and the cable ends are kept from falling by a special adjustable retaining bracket. This retaining bracket uses rounded edges to prevent kinking and is adjustable to both height and depth. With the unit’s modular configuration, there is room for numerous connectors. The CNK202 offers 23 slots available for power, grommets, retaining brackets or Altinex CNK-IP Insert Plates. Available plates include ones for power (both domestic and international versions), models for snap-in ports, HDMI video and more.
The $320 CNK202 can accommodate up to six cable retractors using separate retractor mounting brackets. These RT300 Series retractors come in different varieties and can accommodate VGA, HDMI, RJ-45, 3.5 millimeter, USB and USB-C formats. For applications requiring power and USB charging, Altinex offers the CNK-IP-200 UL listed dual power plug with dual USB charging ports. This unit, combined with the mounting plate, provides an ideal combination of connectors for most conference room applications.
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Extron DMP 128 Plus Audio DSP Processors with VoIP Now Shipping Extron has announced the availability of two more DMP 128 Plus models, completing this line of powerful audio DSP processors. The DMP 128 Plus C V and DMP 128 Plus C V AT include up to eight VoIP lines, with standard and wideband codec support, that can be configured as individual extensions or with multiple call appearance channels to support local conferencing applications. Utilizing SIP 2.0 for the widest possible of compatibility with existing and new VoIP installations, a single V model of the DMP 128 Plus Series can be used as a multiple-line device with conference calling support on a single VoIP line. The DMP 128 Plus C V and DMP 128 Plus C V AT models offer network-specific VoIP configuration managed through a dedicated web interface, where real-time SIP transaction logs eliminate the need for network capture software. This segregation of VoIP configuration allows IT and network administrators to manage the VoIP functions of DMP128 Plus devices without the need to develop a detailed knowledge of audio DSP configuration.
The DMP 128 Plus Series is the next generation of Digital Matrix Processors featuring Extron ProDSP 64-bit floating point technology. DMP 128 Plus Series processors are equipped with 12 analog mic/line inputs, eight analog outputs, up to four channels of digital audio input and output via USB, up to eight audio file players and new configurable multi-device macros. An ACP bus makes it easy to connect one or more ACP Series audio control panels, offering an economical solution for audio system control.
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Vaddio Finally Ships OneLINK Bridge Vaddio is now shipping the OneLINK Bridge AV Interface, its camera and HDBaseT extension solutions. OneLINK Bridge is a crossover appliance that combines a camera extension system with an audio mixer, creating a USB bridge that connects professional AV sources to PCs – all in a single device. It allows end users to convert an audio/video source from any PTZ camera or AV switcher into a USB 3.0 media stream and easily use applications like Skype for Business, Google Hangouts, WebEx and Zoom.
OneLINK Bridge uses HDBaseT technology to extend power, control and video from Vaddio RoboSHOT Cameras, third party PTZ cameras, and compatible HDBaseT A/V switchers up to 100 meters (328 feet) over a single HDBaseT Cat-5e/6 cable. It includes HDMI and HD-SDI outputs, two mic line inputs with echo cancellation, two line outputs and associated digital audio channels. It also provides a composite USB stream with 1080p/60 video and stereo 48kHz audio to ensure optimal quality of content.
OneLINK Bridge’s flexible design works in multiple applications such as unified communications and collaboration, recording and lecture capture.
OneLINK Bridge works with Vaddio RoboSHOT HDBT Cameras and the RoboSHOT 20 UHD Camera, and is available in kits optimized for use with Cisco, Polycom, Sony, Panasonic and Vaddio PTZ Cameras. OneLINK Bridge can also be used as a stand-alone HDBaseT receiver to get USB 3.0 (video and audio), HDMI and HD-SDI to the table from HDBaseT AV switchers from Crestron, AMX and Kramer. What? Why not Extron?
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Covid Adds Two New HDMI 2.0 Cables Covid has announced the addition of two new HDMI 2.0 cables. Both support HDMI High Dynamic Range (HDR) up to 18Gbps and 4K@60Hz resolution and color.
The P-HDFH-DC2 Active Optical cable is a plenum-rated, flexible cable offering a 5-millimeter bend radius. Because this cable is constructed using fiber optics, it can be offered in much longer lengths than standard copper HDMI cables. This cable also has detachable connectors — the HDMI connector heads can be quickly removed, making this cable easy to pull in tight spaces or through conduit. Connectors snap back into place once the cable is installed. These cables are available in lengths up to 328 feet.
The HDPR is Covid’s Premium Certified HDMI 2.0 cable. In addition, these cables carry the HDMI Premium Certified Anti-Counterfeit Labels and ship complete with Covid T-Grip connectors for a more secure connection. They are available in several lengths.
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Comprehensive Intros New CSW-HD44014K – Pro AV/IT 18G 4K 4×4 HDMI Matrix SwitcherComprehensive Connectivity Company just launched itself into the AV-over-IP market with its new CSW-HD44014K – Pro AV/IT 18G 4K 4×4 HDMI Matrix Switcher. This switcher supports 18G Ultra-High-Definition (UHD) 4K@60Hz 2160p, features four HDMI inputs and four HDMI outputs and provides true matrix routing for HDMI signals allowing what Comprehensive says is flawless distribution of any four connected HDMI sources to any of four HDMI displays in any combination. Control is via the supplied IR Remote Control, RS232, TCP/IP or the selection buttons on the front panel. This device also supports all HDMI 3D and advanced audio formats. Other features include:
- HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2 / HDCP 1.4 compliant
- Supports 18G video resolutions up to 4K@60, 3D video, and up to 16-bits/channel Deep Color
- Color space conversions among RGB, YCbCr4:4:4, YCbCr4:2:2 and xvYCC video formats
- High resolution VESA mode video format up to QSXGA@60Hz
- High-definition multi-channel audio, including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio
- Each video output has S/PDIF digital coaxial and 3.5 TRS analog output for connection to an external amplifier, AV receiver or powered speakers
- Smart EDID management for each source device, controllable via the front panel LCD display
- Control via RS232, remote, on-panel or TCP/IP PC application allows for PC control (via RS232 or Ethernet connection)
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Electro-Voice Intros EVID-S Commercial Loudspeakers for Indoor and Outdoor UseThe EVID-S series, from Electro-Voice, is the latest member of the EVID (EV Innovative Design) family of commercial loudspeakers for installed applications. Every aspect of the EVID-S series has been designed from the ground up, they say, to ensure efficient installation for the contractor. The series includes 4-inch, 5.25-inch and 8-inch 2-way models with matching dual-10-inch and single 12-inch subwoofers, making it easy to select a suitable model a specific space – a new go-to solution for distributed sound systems.
All EVID-S models offer Electro-Voice-engineered components for sound quality, low-profile looks and reliability for a wide range of indoor and outdoor applications. These include retail environments, hospitality settings such as bars, lounges, patios, pool areas and restaurants, conference and meeting rooms, fitness clubs, performing arts and sports venues and houses of worship. The series offers true weatherproof construction for outdoor spaces, confirmed by extensive and rigorous testing above and beyond industry norms. All models are paintable and IP54 certified for weather resistance. An IP65 weatherproof version is available for the 5.25-inch loudspeaker cabinet and the 10-inch subwoofer models.
The new wall-mount system makes installation quicker and easier than ever before: Attach the wall-mount (a built-in bubble level saves time) and terminate the cables inside, apply the paint cover to protect the wall-mount until construction is completed (when the cover can be removed), and then simply slide the pre-wired speaker with adjustable arm onto the wall-mount and lock into place.
The products include:
- EVID-S4.2 (4” two-way cabinet)
- EVID-S5.2 (5” two-way cabinet)
- EVID-S8.2 (8” two-way cabinet)
- EVID-S10.2 (dual 10” subwoofer)
- EVID-S12.2 (single 12” subwoofer
Selectable versions:
- B, W – black, white color
- T – output transformer
- X – waterproof IP65 rating (5.25-inch versions only)
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ZeeVee Shows 4K Compressed AV-Over-IP 1G Ethernet Switch with ZyPerUHDZeeVee announced the expansion of its ZyPer IP based distribution platform with the launch of the new ZyPerUHD. ZeeVee now offers both compressed and uncompressed options for delivering 4K over a standard Ethernet switch (4K @ 60Hz 4:2:0).
The new ZyperUHD encoders and decoders provide ultra-low latency (less than two frames), compressed video up to Ultra-HD/4K resolution using an off-the-shelf 1Gb Ethernet switch. This makes it possible for businesses to deploy UHD throughout their facility and even interconnect campuses while leveraging their existing IP infrastructure. ZeeVee is the first company to offer a full line of AV over IP and AV over RF solutions.
ZyPerUHD is capable of supporting HDR. It can address video walls up to 5×5 and is HDCP 2.2 compliant. It is compatible with ZeeVee’s MaestroZ Management Platform making configuration simple and rapid. The management platform allows for ZyPerUHD to network to a nearly unlimited number of sources and displays and offers an intuitive graphical user interface (GUI) which allows for switching sources, and creating video walls. The ZyPerUHD follows ZeeVee’s core belief that software applications driven over standards based Ethernet networks are the future of AV distribution, and offer far more capability and flexibility than proprietary and matrix switched hardware.
The ZyPerUHD features HDMI input with HDMI loop-out and balanced audio input/output ports for managing audio. USB connectivity is provided for integration with touch panels and KVM. Source and display control is facilitated through RS232, IR and USB ports. Using industry standard IP networking technology, ZeeVee is the most scalable and easily controlled way for sending HD, UHD or 4K video to any display, enterprise, building or stadium without using expensive, proprietary AV Matrix switchers.
With the expansion of ZeeVee’s IP offering, the ZyPer product suite can support almost every video distribution requirement – from compressed HD with ZyPerHD; compressed 4K with ZyPerUHD; and uncompressed, zero-latency UHD/4K video with ZyPer4K.
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Matrox Ships Maevex 6150 Quad 4K Enterprise Encoder Matrox Graphics announced the immediate public availability of their latest product, the Matrox Maevex 6150 quad 4K enterprise encoder.
The Maevex 6150 dramatically increases the potential encoding density for a stand-alone appliance, delivering quad 4K input capture and encode, supporting a total of four concurrent 4K streams and recordings. This makes Maevex 6150 ideal for simultaneously streaming on premises, streaming to the cloud or recording for distribution later.
The 6150 quad 4K enterprise encoder appliance that claims to provide system independence and eliminates the need for additional equipment. Integrating seamlessly with standard 1 Gigabit Ethernet networks, Maevex 6150 includes a zero-latency pass-through for real-time output of audio/video content on all four 4K inputs (4K@60Hz 10-bit).
Built on the open-standard H.264 codec, Maevex 6150 is compatible with all computers, devices, and networks, including the full range of Maevex Series products as well as third-party technologies. Multi-Chroma sub-sampling delivers 4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0 and 4:0:0 options to best balance quality and bandwidth demands of different encoding environments and markets.
In terms of management, the Maevex PowerStream Plus AV-over-IP management application provides control over the entire Maevex network—including Maevex 6150 appliances and the Maevex 6100 PCIe quad 4K encoder cards, as well as Maevex 5100 Series Full HD encoders and decoders. For those looking for customized control, the PowerStream Plus API grants integrators and developers command-level access to build their own Maevex control application or to integrate Maevex functionality in third-party applications.
The Maevex 6150 quad 4K encoder appliance delivers an unlimited number of streams through third-party technologies like streaming media servers, and content delivery networks (CDNs).
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New Storage Solutions Ship from Chief Chief is now shipping new storage solutions including the PAC527 Extra-Large In-Wall Storage Box, the CSPR Component Storage Panel, and the CSPH Under-Table Component Storage Panel.
The PAC527 Extra-Large In-Wall Storage Box simplifies flat panel installation by providing an organized, recessed space for routing excess cables and AV components.
A multi-level, multi-sectioned backplane with universal mounting slots makes it easier to arrange components and maximize the space available in all three dimensions. This helps installers be more flexible with difficult port locations on AV equipment. As with Chief’s other in-wall boxes, the PAC527 features break away edges that make it compatible with both standard 3.5” studs and 2.5” studs so installers can easily accommodate any stud depth on site. Knockouts for single gang outlets and 1.25, 1 and 0.5” conduit are built in.
Bundles are available with box, flange and cover combinations. The PAC527 can be ordered with isolated ground four or six receptacle outlets featuring multi-stage filtration and surge protection to improve reliability and functionality of connected equipment.
- Enclosure UL 2416 Listed
- Backplane ships in two sections and can be broken down into a total of four smaller sections
- Printable backplane template for planning purposes
- Provides a larger, easy-to-organize space to accommodate AV equipment – 22″ (559 millimeters) tall
- Pre- and post-construction installation options
The CSPH Under-Table Component Storage Panel provides storage while eliminating the mess of components and cables underneath conference room tables and desks. With over 350 square inches (2258 square centimeters) of secure attachment area, it’s for ensuring efficient and consistent component placement over large rollouts. Once installed, the CSPH pivots 90° to allow easier access in vertical position.
- 1/3 and 2/3 breakaways in case less space is required
- Brackets available separately to use extra breakaway space elsewhere
- Shipped with template to ensure accurate mounting of brackets
- Security locking screws
- Handle for ease of transport, install and maneuvering of panel
Another new organization option from Chief – the CSPR Component Storage Panel – provides over 160 square inches (1032 square centimeters) of secure attachment area for AV equipment independent of display mounts. A handle provides easier access while securing equipment or installing behind the display. Technicians can remove the CSPR to service equipment without removing the display. This solution is ideal for standardizing the deployment of AV component configuration across large projects.
- Installs behind or along any wall mount or display
- Removable for component service without moving the display
- Security locking mechanism
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New Larger HDMI Switchers for 4K Video Extron has introduced two larger models to the SW HD 4K Series of switchers for HDMI signals. The SW6 HD 4K and SW8 HD 4K provide six or eight HDMI inputs. Both switchers support video signals at resolutions up to 4K, as well as data rates up to 10.2 Gbps, 3D, Lip Sync, and HD lossless audio formats. They feature Extron EDID Minder technology, which maintains continuous EDID communication with connected devices and ensures that the HDMI sources power up properly and maintain correct video output.
The SW HD 4K Series switchers provide automatic input cable equalization up to 50 feet when used with Extron HDMI Pro Series cable, automatic color bit depth management, indicators for monitoring and troubleshooting, as well as peripheral device power on the HDMI output. The SW HD 4K Series switchers offer front panel, RS232, IR, contact closure and auto-input switching control options for integration into a wide variety of environments.
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