Extron told rAVe that it’s shipping its FOX3 Matrix 560x Modular Fiber Optic Matrix Switcher, with high-performance switching of 4K@60 video, audio, USB, control and 3D Sync over fiber optic cable. Expandable in sizes from 8×8 up to 560×560, Extron says this modular matrix switcher also features an integrated IPCP Pro Q xi control processor. […]

Extron released the Control Room Application Guide, a resource for AV system designers, consultants and other professionals that specify and integrate command and control installations. The company says design examples range from network and operations centers to traffic and smart-city monitoring. Additional sections cover control room technologies, ProAV services, intuitive system management and a handy […]

Extron announced that the FOX3 Matrix 840x is now shipping. The company says the FOX3 Matrix 840x provides switching of 4K@60 video, audio, USB, control and 3D Sync over fiber optic cable. Expandable in sizes from 8×8 up to 840×840, this modular matrix switcher features an integrated IPCP Pro Q xi control processor. Its “advanced […]

Leaders at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point recognize that a robust esports program is valuable for teaching cadets how to become skilled tacticians, make decisions under pressure and work as a team. Cadets compete from a futuristic esports facility within the West Point Simulation Center. Extron AV signal processing, switching, distribution, control and […]

Extron announced that its new USB-C for ProAV Design Guide is now available. The company says this handbook navigates the reader through the evolution of USB technology, from its inception to the latest USB-C standards. Extron says it covers cables, connectors and communication protocols essential for “seamless connectivity” between USB hosts and peripherals. The guide […]

Wake Technical Community College (Wake Tech) in Raleigh, North Carolina was one of the first higher learning institutions in the state to establish an esports program to complement its Simulation and Game Development academic degree track. Wake Tech’s IT/AV staff worked with Raleigh-based ProAV integrator Strategic Connections to upgrade and repurpose existing AV systems in […]

Extron today announced that it is working with MAXHUB to create simple, powerful control and collaboration solutions for modern workspaces. With these scalable solutions, Extron is integrating room control and automation, audio, and video switching and distribution capabilities with MAXHUB, Microsoft Teams Rooms, and Zoom Rooms solutions. Our collaboration with MAXHUB brings Extron audiovisual capabilities […]

Extron partnered with MAXHUB to create collaboration solutions for workspaces. Extron is integrating room control and automation, audio, and video switching and distribution capabilities with MAXHUB, Microsoft Teams Rooms, and Zoom Rooms solutions. MAXHUB brings Extron audiovisual capabilities to the MAXHUB Room Solutions, providing complete AV and conferencing solutions across the enterprise. In addition, Extron […]

Extron introduced the DTP3 CrossPoint Series of configurable presentation matrix switchers. Extron says these products deliver high-performance matrix switching with HDMI and DTP3 inputs and outputs, audio DSP with AEC, Dante, a power amplifier, and a control processor, all in a single box. Industry-leading DTP3 CrossPoint matrix switchers feature reversible DTP3 I/O ports, enabling one […]

Extron has expanded its ShareLink Pro line with the ShareLink Pro 2000, a 4K Wireless Presentation System that enables anyone to present content from computers, tablets or smartphones on a display for easy and cost-effective collaboration. It features advanced technology that supports simultaneous display of up to four sources, including an HDMI-connected device. The HDMI […]

Moreno Valley Unified School District in Riverside County, California, recently opened its Cyber Innovation Center at Canyon Springs High School. It’s the home of the cybersecurity pathway program, and is recognized by the National Initiative for Cyber Education as the first center of its kind for a K-12 public school district. Here, students gain knowledge and skills […]

Extron has announced an “AV Open House” event in Las Vegas running from June 11-14, 2024. Aimed at AV tech managers, educators, IT pros, consultants and anyone interested in exploring the latest tech from Extron, this will be an interesting opportunity to learn from the tech team at Extron. Extron tells rAVe that at this […]

Extron is shipping its XPA U 4004 FX four-channel, multi‑zone audio power amplifier. Extron says the ENERGY-STAR-qualified amplifier can deliver 400 watts simultaneously into 8-ohm, 4-ohm, 70-volt and 100-volt loads, independently configurable per channel. Each channel of an adjacent pair dynamically draws power from the pair’s total wattage, delivering optimal power where it’s needed according […]

Extron announced that ConferenceShare is now available to integrate local room cameras and microphones into Unified Communications meetings. With ConferenceShare, video and audio captured by in-room USB devices can be effortlessly shared with Windows or macOS laptops during Teams or Zoom meetings. Participants with ConferenceShare enabled on their laptops gain access to USB devices connected […]

Extron is already shipping its PL EXP PDU8L control system power expansion interface that provides centralized 12V DC power management, monitoring and temperature sensing. It delivers 60 watts across eight individually controllable outputs. The IPL EXP PDU8L is Ethernet enabled and features the ability to monitor power consumption while providing a temperature port and thermistor […]

Extron is shipping its TLS 300M Desk Scheduling Touchpanel. The TLS 300M is a 3.5” portrait Desk Scheduling Touchpanel that can be placed on a flat surface to provide space availability information with a red/green LED. The company says its interface and integration with popular calendar services offer “instant visibility into available or booked spaces.” […]

Extron added the Vanguard Axion Pro series Direct View LED displays to the Extron Quantum Ultra Certification program. These displays feature the Sentinel series processor. When coupled with Extron Quantum Ultra and Quantum Ultra II 8K Videowall Processors, the TAA-compliant display models have been certified for consistent, stable presentation of source content. These video wall […]

Extron introduced the DMP 44 xi Digital Matrix Processor, a compact 4×4 audio mixer featuring digital signal processing with audio signal routing and control. The DMP 44 xi features four line level inputs and outputs, all offering balanced or unbalanced operation. It offers “essential audio DSP tools for mixing, routing and room optimization, such as […]

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a public research institute of higher learning. It is one of the largest and most successful universities, positively impacting the health, culture, education and economy of the Hispanic community they serve. The AV systems within the Rehabilitation Sciences Complex used for specialized rehabilitation health services training […]

Extron just debuted something called the WC Pro 150 OCS and WC Pro 160 and dubbed them Workspace Automation Controllers. These are designed to add secure display control and automation to workspaces of all sizes. Depending on the model you choose, you can have automatic display control via an occupancy sensor — either built right […]

In the latest episode of THE rAVe Esports Show, host Bubba Gaeddert provides an exclusive glimpse into the electrifying world of esports arenas, focusing on the state-of-the-art facilities at the West Point Academy. Victor Castro, the director for Army West Point Esports, offers an in-depth walkthrough of the innovative solutions deployed to create an esports […]

Extron has opened a new regional Training and Experience Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The facility will include a state-of-the-art training center along with an engaging product demonstration area, filled with the latest in Extron technologies deployed in a variety of environments. This new facility is located within The Hughes Center, a premiere business park, […]

In UCC, seamlessly integrating local room cameras and microphones into Unified Communications meetings has become imperative. ConferenceShare offers a solution by sharing video and audio captured by in-room USB devices with Windows or macOS laptops during Teams or Zoom meetings. With ConferenceShare enabled on their laptop, users gain access to USB devices connected to the […]

Extron unveils its 2024 New Products Brochure — First Edition. This brochure introduces dozens of new offerings. From compact Pro AV-over-IP encoders and advanced USB-C switchers to 4K recording and streaming solutions, Extron says the latest lineup is designed to meet the diverse needs of the industry. Look for the “Now Shipping” logo across the […]

Extron introduced the SMP 401 Multi-Channel 4K Recording and Streaming Media Processor, the latest addition to its SMP family. The SMP 401 is a “high-performance all-in-one 4K/60 processor that easily captures, switches, scales and distributes AV sources and presentations.” Processing with H.264/H.265 encoding provides up to five recordings and six streams concurrently. The SMP 401 […]

Extron announced new features to its NAV Pro AV-over-IP Series. These new features include the latest evolution of the NAV PURE3 codec. PURE3 is a codec developed by Extron, exclusively for the ProAV market. PURE3 offers “improved network resiliency; able to tolerate the bursty network traffic found on converged networks.” Competitors rely on delicate third-party […]

Extron introduce the DTP3 T 202 EU/MK, a two-input wallplate transmitter for sending USB-C video, HDMI, audio and control up to 330 feet (100 meters) over a shielded CAT6A cable. It includes proven technologies for extending video signals with optimal image quality. This DTP3 transmitter supports 4K@60 (4:4:4) signals and is HDCP 2.3 compliant. To […]

Extron just launched the DTP3 T 212 D, a two-gang decorator-style transmitter that sends USB-C, HDMI, audio and control up to 330 feet (100 meters) over a shielded CAT6A cable. It supports video resolutions up to 4K@60Hz (4:4:4) and is HDCP 2.3 compliant. For maximum image quality and minimal latency, all supported video resolutions are […]

Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University) in St. George, Utah outfitted its new 163,000 square-foot Science, Engineering and Technology (SET) building with the latest AV technology. Extron AV switching, distribution, control and audio amplification equipment was installed in 35 classrooms, labs, lecture halls and conference rooms. Beyond the new-build SET building, an AV standardization […]

Extron announced the immediate availability of the third edition of the Esports Systems Design Guide. Due to the diversity and customized nature of esports systems, designing them demands a tailored approach to meet the specific needs of each space. Whether you are well-versed in esports environment development or just exploring your options, starting with a […]

Welcome to my 24th annual Kayye’s Krystal Ball! It’s been an honor to have written this for 24 straight years and even more of an honor for it to have so many thousands of readers annually — it’s almost always our most-read article of the year on rAVe [PUBS]. So, if you’re reading this right […]

Extron announced the DA2 HD 8K L, an HDCP 2.3-compliant distribution amplifier for HDMI 2.1 signals. The company says it supports resolutions up to 8K/30 @ 4:4:4, including 5K applications such as for Microsoft Teams 21:9 in Front Row installations. The dual-output distribution amplifier supports data rates up to 40.1 Gbps, HDR, Deep Color up […]