The new Mediatech MT-52-BM, ButtonMate 52, is a configurable room control panel capable of directly controlling RS-232, IR and Contact Closure-controlled devices such as A/V switchers, projectors, VCR/DVD players, document cameras, etc. This controller is designed for direct control of 4 IR devices (using 2 dual head emitters), two relay controlled devices, and 2 RS-232 devices. Typical applications, says the company, include classrooms, courtrooms, houses of worship, and board rooms.

It uses Windows-based software for setup, has built-In IR Learner with 60 internal command storage locations and 4 sources x 12 functions per source for 52 distinct button functions.