Extron Introduces Two Certification Programs for Pro Series Control Systems

Extron has launched two new certification programs: ECS – Extron Control Specialist and ECP – Extron Control Professional. ECS is designed to prepare individuals to successfully deploy and maintain customized AV control systems that are built using Extron Pro Series control products and Extron Global Configurator Plus software. ECP is geared toward advanced users or […]

Extron Introduces Two Certification Programs for Pro Series Control Systems

Extron Ships New IN 1608 IPCP

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 Ships New IN 1608 IPCP

Extron Ships the Top-of-the-Line Presentation Matrix Switcher

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 […]

Extron Ships the Top-of-the-Line Presentation Matrix Switcher

Extron Integrates Third-Party Touchscreen Capability with Extron Pro Series Control Processors

Extron has just started shipping its new TLI Pro 101 TouchLink Interface that allows a third party touchscreen display to be used as a point of control with Extron Pro Series control systems. The TLI Pro 101 includes a scaled HDCP-compliant HDMI input for video preview. The scaled output supports displays from 800×600 to 1920×1200, […]

Extron Integrates Third-Party Touchscreen Capability with Extron Pro Series Control Processors

Extron Now Shipping HDCP-Compliant Annotator with DTP Extension

Extron is shipping the Annotator 300, a hardware-based annotation processor that allows a presenter to draw, point, or type over live presentations using a touch display, graphics tablet or a keyboard and mouse. The HDCP-compliant Annotator 300 includes HDMI and DisplayPort inputs, a universal analog video input and three simultaneous outputs including two HDMI and […]

Extron Now Shipping HDCP-Compliant Annotator with DTP Extension

Extron Introduces New Compact Four Input Scaler

Extron’s new IN1604 HD is an HDCP-compliant four-input scaler that features three HDMI inputs, a universal analog video input, and an HDMI output. It is designed for installation under conference tables and in lecterns to provide localized switching support for sources. The IN1604 HD features a scaling engine that can scale HDMI and analog video […]

Extron Introduces New Compact Four Input Scaler

Extron Adds Compact Two Channel Amplifiers for High Impedance Systems

Extron has introduced the Extron XTRA Series XPA 1002-70V and XPA 1002-100V, half rack 1U, convection cooled power amplifiers delivering two channels of 100 watts rms for 70-volt and 100-volt distributed speakers. These professional grade amplifiers feature a 100 dB signal-to-noise ratio with 0.1 percent THD+N specifications. Features include: ENERGY STAR qualification Advanced Class D […]

Extron Adds Compact Two Channel Amplifiers for High Impedance Systems

Extron Ships Cable Cubby Series/2 Enclosures and Power Modules

Extron is now shipping all four new Extron Cable Cubby Series/2 enclosures — the next generation of Cable Cubby cable access enclosures for AV connectivity and AC power. Cable Cubby Series/2 includes the compact Cable Cubby 500, the mid-size Cable Cubby 700, the slim, low profile Cable Cubby 1200 and the unique double-sided, Cable Cubby […]

Extron Ships Cable Cubby Series/2 Enclosures and Power Modules

Extron Ships Two Channel Balanced and Unbalanced Audio Converter

Extron’s BUC 202 is now shipping. The two-channel audio converter and audio line driver features two balanced or unbalanced inputs and outputs, both on captive screw connectors. The BUC 202 provides two independent channels of signal matching between unbalanced and balanced audio equipment. Two rotary switches provide trim adjustment from -21 to +21 dB in […]

Extron Ships Two Channel Balanced and Unbalanced Audio Converter

Weekly Wrap-Up: May 9, 2014

Happy Friday! We’ve finished another week and gathered some of the top stories we think you can’t miss from this past week. Extron has opened a new training facility in Mexico City, a conversation between Mark Coxon and Scott Tiner about manufacturer and end-user relationships, we are accepting submissions for our annual InfoComm Top 10 […]

Weekly Wrap-Up: May 9, 2014

Calling Out All Reps

Hello to the rAVe World! I am told that many of the readers of this publication are manufacturers reps and integrators. That is good, because I am calling all of you out right here, right now. You may want to do some homework before reading any further. I wrote a blog about this in April, […]

Calling Out All Reps

Extron Global Configurator Professional Software for Control Systems is Ready

Extron has launched its Global Configurator Professional software for control systems and applications that range in scope from single projector classrooms to large and elaborate control system designs. It features conditional logic, variables and macros. The Controller Groups feature expands AV system design potential for much larger systems requiring multipleIP Link Pro control processors. Global […]

Extron Global Configurator Professional Software for Control Systems is Ready

Extron Ships Pro Series Control System Line

Extron is now shipping most of the Pro Series control systems products, including TouchLink Pro touchpanels, IP Link Pro control processors, Global Configurator Professional, LinkLicense and several Pro Series accessories. Extron says its Pro Series takes configurable control to a whole new level with a broad range of tools and technologies geared to handle the […]

Extron Ships Pro Series Control System Line

Extron Launches EQIP Program to Educate, Qualify Independent Programmers for Its Control Systems

Extron’s EQIP is a new program designed to provide additional configuration resources to customers deploying Extron control solutions. Extron Qualified Independent Programming (EQIP) companies are apparently carefully screened and selected by Extron to provide expert configuration support for Extron Control System projects — in a conference call I had with the company today, I was told that […]

Extron Launches EQIP Program to Educate, Qualify Independent Programmers for Its Control Systems

Extron XTP Receiver with Extron Ships 90-Degree HDMI Wall Plate Receiver for Installation Behind Wall-Mounted Displays

Extron is now shipping the XTP R HWP 201, a Decora-style wall plate receiver for XTP Systems. It features a unique design specifically to handle space constraints behind wall-mounted displays, with the HDMI output connector oriented upward at a 90-degree angle, in order to minimize stress on the cable and allow for a low-profile flat […]

Extron XTP Receiver with Extron Ships 90-Degree HDMI Wall Plate Receiver for Installation Behind Wall-Mounted Displays

Extron Adds Digital Connectivity, USB Power to Hideaway Series Enclosures

Extron Electronics is introducing the HSA 300, a new addition to the company’s HSA – Hideaway Surface Access Enclosure series of furniture-mountable enclosures. The compact HSA 300 provides inconspicuous access to AV connectivity, AC power and USB power. The enclosure’s tilt-up faceplate features connectors for HDMI, VGA, PC audio and network pass-through, as well as […]

Extron Adds Digital Connectivity, USB Power to Hideaway Series Enclosures

Weekly Wrap-Up: April 4, 2014

Every Friday we give you some top stories from the week that you can’t afford to miss. This week includes an update from Extron, a blog from Keith Kelsen and a column from Scott Tiner, and InfoComm replaces its CAVSP with its APEx designation. Hope you enjoy this week’s week wrap-up, and as always, let […]

Weekly Wrap-Up: April 4, 2014

Extron Intros Half-Rack, Four Input Scaler with DTP

Extron’s new IN1604 DTP is an HDCP-compliant scaler with three HDMI inputs, a universal analog video input and a DTP output, all housed in a 1U, half rack enclosure. The IN1604 DTP is designed for installation beneath conference tables and in lecterns to provide localized switching support for sources such as presenter devices, as well […]

Extron Intros Half-Rack, Four Input Scaler with DTP

New Version of Extron IN1608 Scaling Presentation Switcher Offers Built-In Control Processor

Extron’s IN1608 IPCP is a new addition to the IN1608 product family that features a built-in Extron IP Link Pro control processor. You may already know that the IN1608 is an AV system in one box, including an HDCP-compliant, multi-format video switcher, a scaling engine, integrated DTP 230 transmitter and receivers, a mono or stereo […]

New Version of Extron IN1608 Scaling Presentation Switcher Offers Built-In Control Processor

Extron Ships TeamWork Collaboration

Extron’s new TeamWork 601 system that supports up to four digital laptops or tablets, and two legacy analog computer-video and audio sources, is shipping. Analog signals are digitized so that they can be switched to the display, along with native HDMI signals, on a single HDMI cable. TeamWork 601 works with most flat panel displays, […]

Extron Ships TeamWork Collaboration

Extron DTP CrossPoint 84 Now Includes a Built-In Control Processor

Extron’s new Extron DTP CrossPoint 84 IPCP is a new version of the DTP CrossPoint 84 featuring a built-in IP Link Pro control processor. This compact presentation matrix switcher is really a complete AV system in one box as it includes a 4K matrix switcher, two built-in independent scalers, integrated DTP and XTP transmitters and […]

Extron DTP CrossPoint 84 Now Includes a Built-In Control Processor

Extron Ships Compact Six Input Presentation Switcher, Perfect for Classrooms and Small Meeting Rooms

Extron has started shipping its new MPS 601, a compact six-input, one-output media presentation switcher for digital and analog sources. It offers four, HDCP-compliant HDMI inputs and two RGB video inputs with analog stereo audio. RGB video and analog audio are digitized and switched through the HDMI output, without the need for additional signal conversion […]

Extron Ships Compact Six Input Presentation Switcher, Perfect for  Classrooms and Small Meeting Rooms

Extron’s TLI Pro 101 TouchLink Interface Allows Third Party Touch Panel Use

Extron’s TLI Pro 101 TouchLink Interface allows a third-party touch screen display to be used as a user-interface to an Extron Pro Series control system. Integrated with scaled HDCP-compliant HDMI input for video preview and a scaled output that supports displays from 800×600 to 1920×1200, as well as HDTV 1080p/60, it also includes Power over […]

Extron’s TLI Pro 101 TouchLink Interface Allows Third Party Touch Panel Use

Extron Control Systems Do BYOD Via LinkLicense

Extron’s new LinkLicense is a way for people to use their tablet or laptop as the primary control interface in an Extron control system. LinkLicense gives integrators the freedom to choose control interfaces based on their customers’ specific needs, and gives users a much broader choice of control interfaces. All IPCP Pro control processors may […]

Extron Control Systems Do BYOD Via LinkLicense

Extron Adds 12 New TouchLink Pro Touch Panels

Extron today introduced 12 new TouchLink Pro touch panel models with faster processing, more memory and enhanced security. Five of these models are available in new 5″, 12″, and 15″ sizes with capacitive touchscreens. The four largest models feature edge-to-edge glass and video preview inputs that support high resolution HDCP-compliant video from HDMI sources and […]

Extron Adds 12 New TouchLink Pro Touch Panels

rAVe Scoop: Extron Debuts Digital Version of PoleVault Classroom System

Extron is now shipping a digital version of its PoleVault classroom packaged system, appropriately dubbed the PoleVault Digital. Basically, it’s a family of complete AV switching and control system that seamlessly integrate digital and analog video sources. Each system uses CATx twisted pair cable for transmitting high resolution audio and video signals, and includes network […]

rAVe Scoop: Extron Debuts Digital Version of PoleVault Classroom System

Extron Completes Delivery of XTP Systems

Now that Extron is shipping the XTP T UWP 202 wallplate transmitter, the entire XTP line is available to design and integrate complete XTP Systems. As a completely integrated solution, XTP provides local connectivity as well as extended transmission capability for sending high resolution video, audio, control, Ethernet, and power up to 330 feet (100 […]

Extron Completes Delivery of XTP Systems

Extron Pro Series Control Processors Deliver Speed, Security, Power

Extron’s six IP Link Pro Series control processors include built-in Gigabit Ethernet and the latest network protocols, which allows fast, secure connections with multiple TouchLink Pro touch panels using current network infrastructure. IP Link Pro control processors are built to work with TouchLink Pro touch panels and are fully customizable with Extron’s configuration software — […]

Extron Pro Series Control Processors Deliver Speed, Security, Power

GE Digital Energy Educates Customers with Interactive Video Wall

Located at GE Digital Energy’s new Canadian Headquarters in Markham, Ontario, Canada, the Customer Experience Center (CEC) is a facility promoting GE’s energy grid solutions. The CEC features a 175-tile, 60-foot curved Prysm LPD video wall, Extron Quantum Elite Processor, control by the presenter’s iPad/wall-mounted Crestron, powerful multi-zoned audio system and touch panels. Background GE […]

GE Digital Energy Educates Customers with Interactive Video Wall

Extron Introduces the Industry’s Most Powerful Configurable Control System Software

Extron’s new Global Configurator Professional is a configuration software for its Pro Series control systems that can be used to configure a system to control everything from single projector classrooms to large, control system designs. Features, such as conditional logic, variables and macros provide even greater flexibility for more sophisticated control scenarios. The Controller Groups […]

Extron Introduces the Industry’s Most Powerful Configurable Control System Software

Extron Shipping Next Generation Fiber Optic DisplayPort Extender for Signals up to 2560×1600

Extron is now shipping its FOX II DP, a transmitter and receiver set for long haul transmission of HDCP-compliant DisplayPort video, multi-channel audio, RS232 control and IR control signals over fiber optic cabling. The FOX II DP brings support for higher resolutions up to 2560×1600, multi-channel audio, an audio return channel and IR support to […]

Extron Shipping Next Generation Fiber Optic DisplayPort Extender for Signals up to 2560×1600

Extron Adds Open 4K Training, 4K WhitePaper

Extron has added 4K technology instruction to the Extron Institute. Coursework for the School of Emerging Technologies now addresses designing with Extron twisted pair, fiber optic, signal processing, streaming and playback solutions for high-performance 4K signal extension, routing, and distribution systems. Instruction includes increased resolution demands, color bit-depth, frame rates, dynamic range and the impact […]

Extron Adds Open 4K Training, 4K WhitePaper