Kramer Electronics is introducing something called Kramer Network, an enterprise management platform for AV over IP solutions at ISE 2016. This new solution from Kramer enables the routing, management and control of standard AV and AV over IP systems and it’s being launched in the Kramer booth, F20 in Hall 1 at the ISE show […]

As I’ve written blogs before capturing Twitter and Facebook moments at InfoComm 2015, InfoComm Connections in NYC and other trade shows, I decided, while remaining in the U.S., to do a “4000 mile” social media view of Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) in Amsterdam – the AV industry’s largest trade show event which takes place over four […]

Here is InfoComm Connections – The Experience (Part 1) if you haven’t had a chance to read it yet. Education sessions and workshops continued on Day 2: Chuck Espinoza CTS-D, CTS-I, CQT, PMP, ISF-C, Staff Instructor, InfoComm International moderator for the Project Management for Live Events workshop discusses how to utilize construction/fixed installation project management techniques in a live event […]

This is my last week at Kramer Electronics. To say the least, it is filled with mixed emotions. I am very excited about the next phase in my career and the great things that I get to be a part of at Atlanta Soundworks. I am happy that I get to join the ASW team […]

Before I begin the message of this blog, I will make a brief announcement: It is with both great excitement and tempered sadness that I announce my upcoming departure from Kramer Electronics (on November 15). I have accepted a position as General Manager at Atlanta Soundworks (an integration firm here in Atlanta). With Dave Bright’s […]

Have you ever started talking with someone and the more you spoke with them, the more you liked them? The more you listened to them, the more you learned? The more you became like a sponge for their every word, the more you felt like you left the conversation a better, smarter person? That’s how […]

Kramer Electronics announced the VP-425 digital scaler for computer graphics video and component HDTV signals at InfoComm 2013. The Kramer VP-425 up- or down-scales the PC or component video input and embeds the stereo audio into the HDMI output. The VP-425 is HDTV compatible and features a non−HDCP encrypted HDMI or DVI output signal on […]

Clinton, New Jersey – June 11, 2013 – Kramer Electronics is pleased to introduce the high−performance VP−425 digital scaler for computer graphics video and component HDTV signals. The Kramer VP−425 up− or down−scales the PC or component video input and embeds the stereo audio into the HDMI output. The VP−425 is HDTV compatible and features […]

Kramer Electronics will sponsor monthly webinars in partnership with the Women in AV (WAVE) organization to educate, support and inspire women in the AV industry. Topics and experts will cover a range of interests for women, including career advancement, mentoring, personal presence, and cutting edge technical topics such as digital to analog conversion and AV/IT […]

In this episode of the WAVEcast, we talk with two of the recently awarded 2012 InfoComm International Award winners. Women in AV winner Malissa Dillman of Kramer Electronics and Young AV Professional Christina Minihan of Visix Inc. share their thoughts about what it means to win their award, where we stand as women in AV, how we can help Hurricane Sandy victims and what […]

On June 13th, 2012, Dave Bright and his wife Debbie celebrated 36 years of marriage. Wedding anniversaries have always fallen at a, well, busy time of year for Dave… the InfoComm show. Every few years or so, Debbie flies out to Vegas to spend time with Dave during the show and their anniversary. However, most […]

On Christmas Eve, Kramer Electronics announced the release of its VP-411DS computer graphics video automatic standby switcher with user-selectable input priority assignment.  The VP-411DS is aimed at presentation room, boardroom, training room or classroom applications with passive wall plate or desk-mounted inputs.  The Kramer VP-411DS is basically a 4×1 VGA switcher that puts itself in […]

Kramer Electronics announced two new products in its twisted pair line of long distance audio/video products. The TP-45 transmitter and TP-46 receiver are compact products that allow routing of either computer graphics video or component video, along with either unbalanced analog stereo audio or S/PDIF digital audio signals over UTP CAT-5. This transmitter and receiver […]

Kramer Electronics introduced its FC-5 Protocol Translator and Controller. This is a protocol translator designed to make an RS-232-controlled machine (Kramer and non-Kramer products) compatible with other RS-232 based protocols. It is designed to make Kramer products easy to incorporate into broader systems employing components from various manufacturers. Because the FC-5 will work with any […]

Kramer Electronics announced the RC-8IR Universal Media/Room Controller, the first model in a new Kramer RC series of media/room controllers for training rooms, classrooms, boardrooms and presentation environments.  An all-in-one remote control panel for A/V and A/V related equipment in presentation environments, it has Ethernet-based programming and communications. The RC-8IR is an 8×15 Universal Media/Room […]

Kramer Electronics now has a DXF Drawing Library of files for CAD and other industry drawing programs.  These DXF (Data Exchange Format) files are available for download from the Kramer Electronics and Sierra Video web sites, and include every model in both the Kramer and Sierra Video product lines.  The DXF Drawing Library gives designers […]

Kramer Electronics announced the VP-8x8A computer graphics video matrix switcher, with both balanced and unbalanced stereo audio capability for each input.  The VP-8x8A is an updated version of the Kramer VP-8×8 with the stereo audio capability added. The Kramer VP-8x8A is a 350 MHz high bandwidth matrix switcher for computer graphics video signals with resolutions […]

Kramer Electronics introduced a new 1:2 distribution amplifier for HDMI signals that can store and recall EDID information. The VM-2HDMI is a compact and high quality 1 input, 2 output distribution amplifier for HDMI signals from tuners, set top boxes, DVD players and other HDMI equipped sources.  The unit supports up to 1.65Gbps bandwidth for […]

This is pretty nice —simple installation providing lots of tabletop connections. Kramer Electronics introduced the Power Tower Plus, a connection management system designed for conference tables. This system is constructed of black anodized aluminum and rugged ABS plastic and does not employ any mechanical mechanisms. Once installed, a user presses the rocking cover, pulls up […]