Analog Way’s NeXtage 08 is the company’s newest seamless switcher designed for live events. It includes eight inputs (four HDMI, six DVI-D and two DisplayPort — each with its own scaler) and two outputs (independent seamless mix layers for each). The switcher is capable of input resolutions up to 2560×1600, and outputs can be scaled […]

Now things in the digital media space will get interesting as Extron has started shipping its DTP CrossPoint 86 4K, an 8×6 presentation matrix switcher — and it joins the company’s 10×8, 8×6, 8×4, and 8×2 I/O sizes. This includes a matrix switcher with 4K inputs and outputs, built-in 4K scalers powered by Extron Vector […]

Crestron shipped a new HDMI switcher and extender pair that’s aimed at small meeting rooms, huddle rooms, and classrooms. Dubbed the HD Scaling Presentation Switcher & Extender (HD-MD-400-C-E) the package includes 3×1 switcher with an HD receiver that requires no programming. Mount the transmitter under a table or inside a podium and it hash two HDMI inputs, one VGA input (with one […]

Extron has started to ship its DTP T DSW 4K Series of three input switchers for sending DisplayPort, HDMI or VGA, audio, and control over a shielded CATx cable to Extron DTP-enabled products. The transmitters extend signals up to 230 feet (70 meters) or 330 feet (100 meters). They provide DisplayPort, HDMI, and VGA inputs, […]

Roland announced it’s shipping its V-1HD Video Switcher, a four input HDMI switcher with compositing effects and creative video switching capabilities and HDCP copy protection. The V-1HD can also be controlled by the companion PC/Mac or iPad application when connected by USB. The V-1HD includes two HDMI program and preview outputs and a stereo audio output. The […]

Roland today announced the introduction of its V-1HD Video Switcher — a four input HDMI switcher integrated with a 12-channel audio mixer for mixing stereo audio from HDMI and external stereo audio sources and its dedicated microphone input. The V-1HD includes two HDMI program and preview outputs and a stereo audio output. The V-1HD allows for picture-in-picture […]

Kramer’s new VP-440 is a six-input switcher that’s part of their ProScale line. Aimed at classrooms and meeting rooms, it has four HDMI port and two VGA ports and all of the signals are converted to HDMI or HDBaseT on the output. Featuring front-panel control via an on-screen display (OSD) menu, RS232 and contact-closure control, […]

The Extron DTP T DSW 4K 233 and DTP T DSW 4K 333 are three-input switchers for sending DisplayPort, HDMI or analog video, audio and control over a shielded CATx cable to Extron DTP-enabled products. The DTP T DSW 4K 233 extends signals up to 230 feet (70 meters), while the DTP T DSW 4K […]

Atlona has aimed its new AT-HD-SC-500, a three-input switcher, at the education market. Integrated with a scaler, everything that goes in gets converted to any resolution to 1920x1080p/60Hz or WUXGA (1920×1200). Audio features include a stereo input for the VGA source, de-embedded audio from the HDMI inputs, and a balanced stereo output and signal switching […]

Atlona announced that three of the products introduced at InfoComm, the AT-UHD-CLSO-824 matrix switcher, AT-HDVS-150-TX switcher, and AT-HDVS-150-TX-WP wall plate switcher, are now shipping. Atlona’s AT-UHD-CLSO-824 is an eight-input, two-output 4K matrix switcher with mirrored HDMI and HDBaseT outputs aimed at commercial and education applications. It also features two microphone inputs with 48V phantom power, […]

UK-based Smart-e has unveiled a new multi-format nine input presentation switcher (SDS-7000) that’s capable of managing digital and analog signals as two if the inputs include three HDMI, one HDBaseT, two RGBHV (VGA), one DisplayPort, one composite and one component. The two outputs (simultaneous) are HDBaseT and HDMI. An internal image processor provides video switching […]

Crestron is now shipping three new 4K specified presentation switchers in the form of the HD-MD8X1-4K (an eight-input 4K Scaling Presentation Switcher via HDMI), the DM-MD8X1-4K-C (a 4K Scaling Presentation Switcher with HDBaseT output plus a mic input) and the DMPS3-4K-150-C (a 3-Series 4K Presentation System. All of them can scale any incoming resolution to […]

Atlona is now shipping its T-UHD-PRO3-88M 8×8 matrix and the 6×6 AT-UHD-PRO3-66M. Both are, according to Atlona, HDMI to HDBaseT matrix switchers capable of switching 4K video @ 60 Hz with HDCP 2.2 copy protection. The specs for both say the switchers can handle chroma subsampling at 4:4:4, 4:2:2 and 4:2:0 as well as 8-bit, […]

Atlona introduced two new series of switchers and scalers, the HDVS-150 Series and HDVS-200 Series, with four new switchers. Designed to expand the input capabilities of the company’s UHD-CLSO-824 matrix switcher, the HDVS-150 series includes the AT-HDVS-150-TX, a three-input HDBaseT switcher and AT-HDVS-150-TX-WP, a two-input HDBaseT wall plate switcher, that extend cable runs of both […]

The Roland Pro A/V V-1200HD Multi-Format Video Switcher is a hybrid 2 M/E switcher that combines the features of a production switcher with the power of a presentation switcher. Users can switch and control functions on the Roland V-1200HD using the dedicated V-1200HDR Control Surface or free downloadable Remote Control Software (RCS). Users can also […]

Atlona today launched the AT-UHD-CLSO-824, an eight-input, two output, 4K/UHD @ 60 Hz matrix switcher with mirrored HDMI and HDBaseT outputs. The latest addition in the company’s CLSO series of multi-format matrix switchers designed for commercial and education use, the CLSO-824 incorporates three HDBaseT and four HDMI inputs, one VGA analog video input and two […]

Roland has announced a version 2.0 update for its XS Series Multi-Format Matrix Switchers. The XS Series rack mount switchers offer features benefiting both live production and fixed installations, enabling processing and switching of digital or analog video sources to multiple outputs simultaneously. New 2.0 features include uninterrupted output mode switching, cross dissolve switching, PGM/PST […]

Atlona’s new AT-UHD-CLSO-601 switcher and its receiver (the AT-UHD-EX-100CE-RX) have started to ship. Aimed at classrooms and meeting rooms, it’s a six-input (four HDCP-compliant HDMI and two multi-function analog inputs, allowing digital or legacy analog sources) 4K resolution (@30Hz) with built-in scaling and dual mirrored HDBaseT and HDMI outputs. Designed as an all-in-one room controller, […]

Kramer announced today the release of the WP-5VH2 ultra HD HDBaseT active wall plate auto-switcher — specified to manage 4K with EDID management, HDMI, VGA, unbalanced stereo audio, plus HDMI audio embedding and de-embedding and stretching. In spaces where power sources are difficult to reach, the unit can be powered remotely via HDBaseT using a […]

DVDO is shipping its Matrix44, a 4K HDMI matrix switcher that provides four HDMI 2.0 inputs and four discrete HDMI 2.0 outputs to transmit up to 4K at 50/60Hz while supporting 3D, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. Designed for both home and commercial use, it lists for $1,499. Matrix44 offers easy control from a […]

Extron’s new DTP CrossPoint 84, a new model without an integrated control processor or amplifier, is now shipping. The compact 2U DTP CrossPoint 84 includes an integrated 8×4 matrix switcher with 4K inputs and outputs, two built-in independent scalers, integrated DTP and XTP transmitters and receivers and a comprehensive audio DSP. The DTP CrossPoint 84 […]

Atlona has announced that three of its new products unveiled last month at ISE in Amsterdam, the AT-UHD-M2C-BAL converter, AT-UHD-SW-52 switcher, and AT-UHD-SW-51 switcher, are already shipping. The AT-UHD-M2C-BAL is a 4K-compatible converter which extracts and down-mixes Dolby and DTS audio tracks and provides balanced analog audio output in stereo or mono. It uses a […]

Extron’s all-new DTP CrossPoint 84 is a new 8 x 4 switcher with an integrated control processor or amplifier, adding another model to the company’s family of DTP CrossPoint matrix switchers. The 2U (rack-unit) DTP CrossPoint 84 is basically a system hub as it’s an 8×4 matrix switcher with 4K inputs and outputs, includes two […]

The ELAN UltraMatrix includes three lines of matrix switchers that switch analog, digital, HDMI and HDBaseT audio return inputs, along with analog, digital and HDMI outputs. Using integrated audio routing, installers can route audio from analog, optical SPDIF, coaxial SPDIF and HDMI inputs to analog, coaxial SPDIF or HDMI/HDBaseT outputs. The series flagship gMV1616 combines […]

Extron is now shipping its DLP version of its 1604 Switcher, the IN1604 DTP — an HDCP-compliant scaler with three HDMI inputs, a universal analog video input and a DTP output, in a compact 1U, half rack enclosure. The IN1604 DTP is designed for installation beneath conference tables and in lecterns to provide localized switching […]

Blackmagic Design has released its ATEM Switchers Update 6.0, which adds support for controlling cameras from ATEM production switchers via the program feed to the camera. This is a free update from the Blackmagic Design website. According to Blackmagic, the ability to control cameras from the live production switcher was previously only available to extremely […]

DVDO has announced something it’s marketing as a “Roku Ready” DVDO box in the form of the Quick6R 4K Ultra HD HDMI switcher. Basically, you plug in the Roku Stick into one of the six DVDO box inputs and it outputs all of the content as 4K via an MHL port — no wires or […]

PESA has announced a new switcher called the Cheetah 4K, available in multiple configurations up to 16×16. Built on PESA’s Cheetah digital video routing platform and using the company’s easyPORT converter module technology, each I/O card includes four SC-style fiber CWDM connections carrying up to 12 Gbps (4xSDI) for each port. An outboard easyPORT module […]

AMX’s new Solecis Switchers are digital switchers designed for small/huddle spaces. By integrating an AV switcher, a distance transport transmitter and control inputs that enable switching without the need for an external controller, Solecis addresses the needs of many meeting scenarios. Simple interface options including an AMX HydraPort toggle button or a Keypad. And they […]

Today at InfoComm 2014, Panasonic announced the launch of new projectors, displays and accessories. HD Video Acquisition and Production Solutions – Panasonic showcased several video production offerings here, including a new professional AVCCAM HD handheld camcorder, the company’s most advanced production switcher to date, and its first P2 HD handheld camcorder with AVC-ULTRA recording. The […]

Extron is already shipping its new IN1608 IPCP with built-in Extron IP Link Pro control processors. The IN1608 IPCP is a scaling and presentation switcher, together, that includes an HDCP-compliant, multi-format video switcher, Extron’s scaling engine, an integrated DTP transmitter and receivers for signal extension up to 330 feet (100 meters), a mono or stereo […]

Extron is now fully and completely in the digital media switching market with the availability of its DTP CrossPoint 84. This compact presentation matrix switcher is a complete AV system in one box, including a 4K matrix switcher, two built-in independent scalers, integrated DTP and XTP signal extension, a mono or stereo amplifier, audio DSP […]