Extron is now shipping its new FOX RS 104, a four port RS232 inserter for long-haul transmission of control signals to remote source and destination equipment over fiber optic cabling. Each port provides a bidirectional fiber optic connection to an Extron FOX Series transmitter or receiver for the insertion and extraction of control data, while maintaining a continuous pass-through link […]

Extron’s new DTP DVI 230 and DTP DVI 230 D are desktop and Decora-style twisted pair extenders that transmit DVI-D video, audio and bidirectional RS232 andIR control signals up to 230 feet (70 meters) over a single CATx cable. The DTP DVI 230 and DTP DVI 230 D provide what Extron calls an economical and effective means for extending single link DVI-D or HDMI signals. The transmitters […]

Extron’s newest product demonstration and training facility is now open in New York City and they’ve already scheduled a wide range of classes in the coming months, including Extron Institute schools and certification courses. The first class was conducted on April 29th. At the heart of the new facility is a large demonstration room, showcasing the latest Extron products and […]

Extron has put the TouchLink interface in the Apple App store for the iPad. TouchLink for iPad provides users with an additional point of control for rooms equipped with any TouchLink touchpanel. The app is compatible with projects created using Global Configurator 3.5, which is also available now. With this app, presenters can wirelessly control their AV system using a Wi-Fi network, allowing them the freedom […]

Extron’s GlobalViewer Enterprise 2.0 is a server-based software takes enterprise-wide scheduling, monitoring and help-desk functionality for both AV and IT gear. Microsoft .NET technology allows GlobalViewer Enterprise to integrate with third-party facility scheduling software for viewing room availability and managing meeting schedules. Working in conjunction with GVE, Extron’s mobile AV resource management app, iGVE has been updated with several new features as well. This […]

Extron is now shipping its HFX 100 HDMI Fiber Optic Extender, a transmitter and receiver set for long distance transmission of HDMI video and embedded audio signals over one fiber optic cable. It extends HDCP-compliant HDMI signals over amultimode fiber at lengths up to 300 meters (984 feet). This compact extender uses all-digital technology to deliver perfect pixel-for-pixel transmission of images up to1920x1200, including HDTV 1080p/60. The HFX 100 […]

Extron’s new TeamWork 400 Digital Collaboration System and the TeamWork VGA Kit is now shipping. The TeamWork 400 package supports groups of four users and is pre-configured for ease of installation with virtually any furniture system, new or currently in use. The simple and intuitive collaboration system also works with most flat panel displays, laptops, […]

Extron’s new WindoWall Pro System is fully HDCP compliance at all HDMI inputs and outputs. WindoWall Console software is the user interface to the system, facilitating straightforward control and configuration of videowall systems, and the creation of presentations with multiple, independent windows for displaying graphics, HDTV and video. The WindoWall Pro System is an ideal […]

Extron is now shipping its UTS 100 Series Under Table Shelf System – a self-supporting, half rack width shelf that is specifically designed for use in environments where a traditional equipment rack or cabinet cannot be located beneath a table top or other furniture surface. The compact, 1U modular shelf system mounts directly to the […]

rAVe is still the only publication covering the Switcher Shootout controversy between Crestron, Extron and AMX and you can hear all about it on today’s rave radio podcast! Having trouble listening to the podcast on this page? You can subscribe using RSS, iTunes or the Stitcher mobile App Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

Extron’s new MGP 462 Pro and MGP 464 Pro are two new high resolution multi-window processors that enable the simultaneous display of multiple images on a single screen — two windows for the MGP 462 Pro and four windows for the MGP 464 Pro. Full HDCP compliance at all HDMI inputs and outputs assures worry-free […]

Extron’s new DSC 3G-HD A and the DSC HD-3G A scalers are 3G-SDI and HDMI cross converters. The DSC 3G-HD A converts 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, and SDI video signals to HDMI, while the DSC HD-3G A converts HDMI to 3G-SDI/HD-SDI/SDI. Both products feature Extron video signal processing with 1080i deinterlacing, Deep Color processing, aspect ratio control […]

On Monday morning we posted an article pondering the idea of a Switcher Shoot-Out at InfoComm. It was sparked by a couple of videos we saw that Crestron made comparing its DM switchers to those made by AMX and Extron. It reminded us of the old days of the Projection Shoot-Out at InfoComm (10 years […]

And, the company claims that Crestron is guilty of misinformation. Listen to hear why. Link to article: www.ravepubs.com Having trouble listening to the podcast on this page? You can subscribe using RSS, iTunes or the Stitcher mobile App Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

Extron’s new IN1608 is an eight-input, HDCP-compliant scaling presentation switcher with four HDMI inputs, two universal analog video inputs and dual HDMI outputs. It also features two Extron DTP 230 twisted pair inputs and a DTP 230 output for extending HDMI, audio and bidirectional control signals to DTP 230 transmitters and receivers, each over a […]

I stumbled across a very interesting marketing approach by Crestron yesterday. I’d heard rumors of its existence, but it took some looking to find it. On Crestron’s website under the RESOURCES section of its site, there are side-by-side comparisons or Shoot-Outs, if you will, posted of the company’s Digital Media line of switchers to both […]

Extron’s MediaLink for iPad, version 1.1, provides an additional point of control for systems with Ethernet-enabled MediaLink controllers and their associated control modules. With this app, users can wirelessly control their AV system using a Wi-Fi network, allowing them the freedom to move from room to room. This latest release adds powerful new features, including […]

Extron’s TeamWork is basically a pre-packaged, pre-configured small room system that supports groups of four to six users. TeamWork 400 and TeamWork 600 Digital Collaboration System packages are pre-configured for ease of installation with virtually any furniture system, new or currently in use. The TeamWork system also works with most flat panel displays, laptops and […]

Extron’s new two input 3G-SDI Card for the Quantum Elite videowall processing system accepts SDI, HD-SDI and 3G-SDI signals. The new 3G-SDI input card features Extron high performance scaling technology, motion adaptive deinterlacing and film mode cadence detection to ensure high quality image presentation on videowall displays. Automatic source format detection captures 480i and 576i […]

Extron’s new VNS 104 Multi-Stream Decoding Software decodes and presents one or four video sources and one associated stereo audio source streamed from VN-Matrix 225 or 200 Series Encoders and VN-Matrix Recorder. VNS 104 multi-stream decoding software includes text overlay and status messaging features, which are valuable for distinguishing between AV sources during operation and […]

Dubbed the DSC 301HD, it’s a cool, small scaler/switcher that’s HDCP compliant — no matter the signal type! Having trouble listening to the podcast on this page? You can subscribe using RSS, iTunes or the Stitcher mobile App Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

Extron Electronics is shipping the IN1606, a six-input, HDCP-compliant video scaler that includes four HDMI inputs, two universal analog video inputs and two simultaneous HDMI outputs. The IN1606 accepts a wide variety of video formats including HDMI, HDTV, RGB and standard definition video. Its video scaling engine features 1080i deinterlacing, Deep Color processing and seamless […]

Extron is now shipping its new DSC 301 HD, a compact HDCP-compliant video scaler. This scaler has an HDMI input, a configurable high resolution analog input, a composite video input and an HDMI output. Featuring an advanced scaling engine with 30-bit processing and 1080i deinterlacing, the DSC 301 HD delivers uncompromised picture quality for output […]

Extron introduced the EDID 101H, an EDID Emulator for HDMI signal sources. It features EDID Minder, an Extron exclusive technology that automatically manages EDID communication between connected devices. Pre-stored EDID is communicated to the source based on a user-selected resolution and refresh rate. Alternatively, the EDID 101H can be set to capture and store EDID […]

Extron has introduced two new, larger HDMI distribution amplifiers as part of its HDMI DA Series product line. The HDMI DA4 with four outputs, and HDMI DA6 with six outputs, are HDCP compliant and support HDMI specification features including data rates up to 6.75 Gbps, 12-bit Deep Color, 3D, Lip Sync and HD lossless audio […]

Extron is shipping the DMP 128 AT and DMP 128 C AT audio digital signal processors with Dante network connectivity from Audinate. Both DMP 128 models are 12×8 audio mixers featuring Extron ProDSP, automixing and I/O expansion capabilities. The DMP 128 C AT version also features AEC — acoustic echo cancellation. DMP 128 AT models […]

Extron has announced its new 24 AWG shielded twisted pair cable for Extron XTP Systems and DTP Series products. XTP DTP 24 cable is engineered to Extron’s exacting standards of performance and is certified to 475 MHz bandwidth at distances up to 330 feet (100 meters). The cable utilizes an SF/UTP Shielded Foil/Unshielded Twisted Pair […]

Extron’s new DVI 110 Plus is a DVI signal regenerator and audio extender with EDID Minder. The DVI 110 Plus retimes and reshapes marginal or noisy DVI-D signals at the source, ensuring a strong, stable digital signal. It also accepts unbalanced computer stereo audio and converts it to balanced line level stereo audio, eliminating noise […]

Extron’s new VNR 100 is a single channel recorder that digitally records and plays back high-definition computer graphics, video, audio and data streamed in VN-Matrix systems. It can simultaneously record and play back streaming content. This provides flexibility for recording and playback workflows and can help increase the duty cycle of expensive source and presentation […]

Extron announced an upgrade to its SME 100 encoder, enabling the support of additional network and streaming protocols. The SME 100 now supports push streaming in unicast or multicast applications applying native RTP or MPEG-2 Transport Streams. Session Announcement Protocol and Session Description Protocol are applied to manage push streaming sessions. These new network and […]

Extron has introduced the USB PowerPlate 200 Series, a new line of architectural-mount, two-outlet USB chargers for powering mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. Available in Decora-style and Extron AAP and MAAP Architectural Adapter Plate form factors, the USB PowerPlate 200 provides two 5 VDC USB power outlets and 2.1 A / 10.5 watts […]

Extron announced the addition of the DMS 2000 and DMS 3200 Frames and DMS Fiber Matrix Boards to the DMS Series of Modular DVI Matrix Switchers. The DMS Series combine the simplicity and reliability of a fixed I/O matrix switcher with the convenience and flexibility of a modular solution. The compact DMS 2000 and DMS […]