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Nice/Nortek Control Releases New Elan AV Distribution Solutions

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Nice/Nortek Control today released Elan AV distribution solutions that include the Elan Premium Series Audio & Video Matrix Switches, HDBaseT Receiver/Transmitter solutions, the Elan Network Audio Interface and 2-Channel Audio Amplifier.

The switchers, dubbed the Elan Premium HDMI Audio/Video Matrixes, used HDBaseT technology to switch 4K HDCP 2.2-compliant video, bidirectional IR and PoC (Power-over-Cable) up to lengths of 100m over a single Cat cable. Available in two configurations (4×4 and 8×8), the matrixes have separate audio routing, Audio Return Channel (ARC), audio embedding and audio de-embedding. The 8×8 model features a built-in audio matrix switch with up to 26 audio inputs.

While using an Elan System Controller, the integrator can define audio channels, designate EDID presets, and insert audio delays on outputs to instantly correct any lip-sync issues within the system.

Also launched are HDBaseT receivers and transmitters send HDMI signals throughout the home. Onboard HDBaseT technology enables extending high-definition content beyond the limits of standard HDMI cables, offering “greater flexibility to keep entertainment rooms free from the clutter of electronic devices and minimize all video, audio, control (two-way IR and Serial), and power transmission down a single Cat cable.”

With 2-way IR and RS-232 pass-through, the Elan HDBaseT series provide seamless control of remotely located monitors, streaming sources, and gaming devices. The Elan HDBaseT receivers are available separately, allowing integrators to take full advantage of the built-in HDBaseT transmitters from the new Elan Premium and Video Matrix Series products. Available as both a KIT, (1 x Elan HDBaseT receiver and 1 x Elan HDBaseT transmitter), and distinct configurations, the Elan HDBaseT Receiver/Transmitter solutions easily extend video, audio and control over a single Cat5/Cat6 cable.

Two new Dante-enabled products debuted today, as well; a Network Audio Interface and 2-Channel Amp allow integrators the freedom to deploy sources and amplifiers throughout an installation where they make the most sense. Both solutions leverage Dante audio networking for distribution over long distances on the network to deliver high-quality audio with near-zero latency. The Elan Network Audio Interface enables the delivery of bidirectional audio over a standard local area network using Dante Audio Networking. Send audio from a single remote source to an Elan Dante-enabled amplifier or from an Elan Dante-enabled amplifier or preamplifier to a secondary non-networked amplifier.

The Dante-enabled 2-Channel Amplifier can be deployed in single chassis mode or multi-chassis mode. Integrators can now add one amplified zone to an Elan, Dante enabled Audio Matrix in Multi chassis mode or a single, independent, zone in single chassis mode. In either use, it will supply 80 watts per channel at 8 ohms and 100 watts per channel at 4 ohms and is bridgeable to deliver 200 watts.

All of the new Elan Audio/Video Distribution solutions will be on display at CEDIA Expo 2022 in booth #21017.

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