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e are pleased to present the Best of Show awards program honoring exceptional products that were exhibited at InfoComm 2019. This digital Program Guide features all of the nominees in the 2019 awards program, and highlights the winners.

The Future Best of Show Award is given by Sound & Video Contractor, AV Technology, Pro Sound News, Mix, Digital Signage Magazine, Tech & Learning, Government Video, and Installation.

Exhibitors may submit a product for consideration by one or more of these publications, and may submit multiple products; they pay a fee for each nomination. Winners are selected by panels of professional users and editors based on descriptions provided by exhibitors via a nomination form as well as on judges’ inspection at the convention.

2019 2019 This Program Guide reproduces the nomination text and images submitted by the exhibitors. It is divided into sections that list all nominees, sorted by publication; the winners are indicated by an award banner on the top of the page.

This awards program allows companies to tell you in their own words why they believe a certain product is noteworthy; and this Program Guide offers an excellent sampler of new technology from the convention floor.

We hope you enjoy it.

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Table of Contents SOUND & VIDEO CONTRACTOR ANALOG WAY LivePremier™ 4K/8K Live Switchers................................. 6 ASHLY AUDIO mXa-1502 Mixer Amp...................................................... 7 ASHLY AUDIO CA Series Power Amplifier line......................................... 8

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CRESTRON ELECTRONICS, INC. Crestron® DM-NVX-E30................................................ 19

HARMAN, A SAMSUNG COMPANY AMX Acendo Core Zoom Meeting Integration.............. 33

D-TOOLS, INC. System Integrator (SI) software....................................... 20

IHSE USA, LLC R488 KVM Secure IP Remote Access (SIRA)................. 34

D&B AUDIOTECHNIK CORPORATION A-Series............................................................................ 21

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Draco Ultra DP 240 Esports KVM extender................. 35

DENON PROFESSIONAL DN-900R DANTE® NETWORK Media Recorder......... 22

INTEVI, INC. Intevi Digital Booking..................................................... 36

DENON PROFESSIONAL DN-280 Zone Amplifier with mic input......................... 23

JUST ADD POWER 3G+ 767DSS transmitter................................................ 37

DVIGEAR DisplayNet DN-150 Series.............................................. 24

KRAMER ELECTRONICS USA VIA Connect PLUS......................................................... 38

ELECTRO-VOICE EVID-P6.2 pendant loudspeaker.................................... 25

LEA PROFESSIONAL LEA Connect Series Amplifier........................................ 39

EPSON AMERICA, INC. Moverio Assist remote assist solution............................. 26

LEYARD & PLANAR, A LEYARD COMPANY Leyard DirectLight X Video Wall System....................... 40

EPSON AMERICA, INC. Epson Pro L10 Series laser projectors............................. 27

LYNTEC Xtend Power Control Series............................................ 41

CLEARONE Beamforming Mic Array Ceiling Tile............................. 14

EPSON AMERICA, INC. Epson Pro L30000U laser projector................................ 28

MAGEWELL Pro ConvertAIO RX - NDI decoder............................... 42

CRESTRON ELECTRONICS INC. Crestron® Flex UC-M130-T system................................ 15

EPSON AMERICA, INC. Epson ELPLX01/ELPLX02 UST lenses.......................... 29

MATROX Monarch EDGE 4K/multi-HD encoder......................... 43

CRESTRON ELECTRONICS INC. Crestron Flex B160.......................................................... 16

FREEAXEZ Gridd Mobile - an Augmented Reality app.................... 30

MATROX GRAPHICS INC. Mura IPX 12G-SDI capture cards.................................. 44

CRESTRON ELECTRONICS, INC. Network Media Endpoint (NME-100)........................... 17

FSR Symphony IN and DIN Table Boxes............................... 31

MATROX GRAPHICS INC. QuadHead2Go multi-monitor controllers..................... 45

CRESTRON ELECTRONICS, INC. Network AV Decoder (DM-NVX-D80-IoAV)................ 18

HALL RESEARCH TECHNOLOGIES HD-AUD-IO All-in-One HDMI Audio Manager......... 32

MEYER SOUND ULTRA-X40 Compact Loudspeaker.............................. 46

AUDIO-TECHNICA U.S., INC. ATUC-IR Infrared Discussion System.............................. 9 AXIS COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AXIS C8210 Audio Amplifier......................................... 10 AXIS COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AXIS C8033 Network Audio Bridge............................... 11 BLACK BOX CORPORATION MCX Multimedia Distribution & Management........... 12 BOSCH PAVIRO Public Address Voice Evac System................... 13

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MIDDLE ATLANTIC PRODUCTS A BRAND OF LEGRAND | AV Premium+ PDU with RackLink™................................... 47 NEC DISPLAY SOLUTIONS OF AMERICA LED-FA015I2-137 direct view LED display.................. 48 NEC DISPLAY SOLUTIONS OF AMERICA UN551S Video Wall Display........................................... 49 NEMAL ELECTRONICS INC Stadium-4 Plenum Cable System................................... 50 NEWLINE INTERACTIVE IP75 Interactive Touch Display....................................... 51 NEXUSLINK G.hn 2000 Powerline w/4 Ethernet Port.......................52s PLAN IT AV, LLC PlanIt AV......................................................................... 53 POWERSOFT Mezzo............................................................................... 54 PROVIDEOINSTRUMENTS VeCOAX PIXEL.............................................................. 55

AV TECHNOLOGY 1 BEYOND, INC. AutoFinder™ Camera and MicLocator™......................... 73 ADDER TECHNOLOGY ADDERLink INFINITY 4000 Series.............................. 74 AIRTAME Airtame............................................................................ 75 AJA VIDEO SYSTEMS Ki Pro GO........................................................................ 76 ALPSAV INC. No-Touch Screen Mount................................................. 77 ALUVISION INC. Hi-LED 55 modular LED tiles........................................ 78 ANALOG WAY LivePremier™ 4K/8K Live Switchers............................... 79 ARTHUR HOLM DynamicSpeaker motorized loudspeaker....................... 80 ARTHUR HOLM DynamicTalkB retractable microphone......................... 81

PROVIDEOINSTRUMENTS VeCOAX BROADCAST................................................. 56

AUDIO-TECHNICA U.S., INC. ES954 Hanging Microphone Array................................ 82

ROSS VIDEO Ultrix IP Software Defined Platform.............................. 57

AURORA MULTIMEDIA CORP. IP-24PoE+....................................................................... 83

ROSS VIDEO Ross pro-xi Workstation Integrator................................ 58

AV STUMPFL GMBH PIXERA mini media server system................................ 84

SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION 4K Ultra-HD interactive displays................................... 59

BASALTE Eve Plus docking station for iPad................................... 85

SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Windows collaboration display from Sharp................... 60 SHURE INCORPORATED Microflex Advance MXA910 w/ IntelliMix.................... 61 SILEX INSIGHT VIPER — Custom 4K HDMI board............................... 62 SILICONCORE TECHNOLOGY EZ- HD Series - Large Format Display.......................... 63 SNAPAV WattBox® Ultra-Compact IP Power Outlets.................. 64 SONY ELECTRONICS VPL-FHZ75 and VPL-FHZ70 Laser Projectors............ 65 STARIN D7 from DTEN................................................................ 66 STEWART FILMSCREEN Luxus............................................................................... 67

BEYERDYNAMIC Unite................................................................................ 86 BLACK BOX CORPORATION MCX Multimedia Distribution & Management........... 87 BLACKMAGIC DESIGN ATEM Constellation 8K switcher................................... 88 BLUEJEANS NETWORK Rooms with Dolby Voice conference system................... 89 CHIEF AVSFSS Flat Panel Floor Support System...................... 90 CHRISTIE Christie MicroTiles LED LED tiles................................ 91 CISCO Room Kit Mini with Webex Meetings............................ 92 CLEAR TOUCH Chorus - Collaboration Software Solution..................... 93

CRESTRON ELECTRONICS, INC. Network Media Endpoint (NME-100)......................... 100 CRESTRON ELECTRONICS, INC. Network AV Decoder (DM-NVX-D80-IoAV).............. 101 CRESTRON ELECTRONICS, INC. Crestron® DM-NVX-E30.............................................. 102 DA-LITE Parallax Stratos 1.0 projection surface......................... 103 DELAMERE MARKETING FOR APANTAC KVM over IP for openGear Platform........................... 104 DISGUISE gx 2c- media server....................................................... 105 DVIGEAR DisplayNet DN-150 Series............................................ 106 EPSON AMERICA, INC. Moverio Assist remote assist solution........................... 107 EPSON AMERICA, INC. Epson Pro L10 Series laser projectors........................... 108 EPSON AMERICA, INC. Epson Pro L30000U laser projector.............................. 109 EPSON AMERICA, INC. Epson ELPLX01/ELPLX02 UST lenses........................ 110 FREEAXEZ Gridd Mobile - an Augmented Reality app.................. 111 FSR Symphony Linx for power connectivity........................ 112 G&D NORTH AMERICA INC. DP1.2-Vision-IP — 4K with KVM-over-IP™............... 113 GEFEN Presentation Switcher.................................................... 114 GREEN HIPPO MEDIA TECHNOLOGY INC. Hippotizer Montane+ RTX........................................... 115 HARMAN, A SAMSUNG COMPANY AKG CBL Boundary Layer Microphones..................... 116 HARMAN, A SAMSUNG COMPANY AMX G5 Control & Scheduling Touch Panels............. 117 HP INC. HP Elite Slice G2 - Audio Ready.................................. 118 HUDDLE ROOM TECHNOLOGY / HRT USA Huddle Hub Wireless Camera...................................... 119 ICRON Maverick 63104 4K & USB 3 CAT6a Extender........... 120

CLEARONE COLLABORATE Versa Pro............................................ 94

IDK CORPORATION Audio Bridge between SDVoE and Dante.................... 121

CLEVERTOUCH E-Cap - large format interactive display........................ 95

IDK CORPORATION IDK Audio Bridge between SDVoE and Dante............ 122

CRESTRON ELECTRONICS INC. Crestron® Flex UC-M130-T system................................ 96

IHSE USA, LLC R488 KVM Secure IP Remote Access (SIRA)............... 123

CRESTRON ELECTRONICS INC. Crestron XiO Cloud™....................................................... 97

IHSE USA, LLC Draco Ultra DP 240 Esports KVM extender............... 124

XTEN-AV LLC XTEN-AV AI powered AV design platform................... 71

CRESTRON ELECTRONICS INC. Crestron Room Scheduling.............................................. 98

INTOPIX FlinQ - Image processing technology............................ 125

ZIGEN OFL-1000 uncompressed HDMI extender..................... 72

CRESTRON ELECTRONICS INC. Crestron Flex B160.......................................................... 99

KMB Axia iQx........................................................................ 126

TVONE CORIOview Multi-Window Processor........................... 68 VIEWSONIC CORP. ViewSonic CDX5562-B9 Video Wall Bundle................. 69 VISIONARY SOLUTIONS INC. PacketAV™ Duet Wallplate Encoder............................... 70

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KRAMER ELECTRONICS USA VS-34FD 8K Ready Matrix Switcher........................... 127

REALMOTION Gold Series servers......................................................... 152

KVM-TEC ELECTRONIC GMBH 4k Ultraline Extende over IP........................................ 128

ROLAND PROFESSIONAL AV VR-1HD AV Streaming /livestreaming Mixer............. 153

LENBROOK INTERNATIONAL BSP125 Streaming Powered Speaker............................ 129

ROSS VIDEO Carbonite Ultra UHD Production Switcher................ 154

LEYARD & PLANAR, A LEYARD COMPANY Leyard DirectLight X Video Wall System..................... 130

SCREENBEAM WIRELESS DISPLAY 1100 4K Wireless Collaboration Display...................... 155

LG ELECTRONICS USA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LG Transparent OLED (55EW5F-A)........................... 131

SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION 4K Ultra-HD interactive displays................................. 156

LG ELECTRONICS USA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LG 0.44mm Virtually Seamless Video Wall................. 132

SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Windows collaboration display from Sharp................. 157

LG ELECTRONICS USA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LG IP-rated Outdoor Display (XE4F).......................... 133

SHURE INCORPORATED SystemOn Audio Asset Management Software............ 158

LIBERTY AV SOLUTIONS Teleportivity: Help Desk Platform................................ 134

SONY ELECTRONICS Edge Analytics Appliance (REA-C1000)...................... 159

LIFESIZE Icon 700 video conferencing system.............................. 135

SPROLINK VF4 Video Processor and Switcher............................... 160

LOGMEIN GoToRoom huddle/conference room solution.............. 136

STARIN HUDPCSTA Complete Huddle space Zoom Room..... 161

LUMENS INTEGRATION INC VC-A71P 4K PTZ Camera........................................... 137

STRUCTURED CABLE PRODUCTS Simply45 Pass Thru RJ45 Termination........................ 162

MAGEWELL Pro ConvertAIO RX - NDI decoder............................. 138

THE TELOS ALLIANCE Axia iQx IP console....................................................... 163

MATROX GRAPHICS INC. Extio 3 IP KVM extenders............................................ 139

TVONE CORIOmaster Video Wall Processor............................ 164

MATROX GRAPHICS INC. Maevex 6020 Remote Recorder.................................... 140

UTELOGY CORPORATION U-Manage-- Management and Monitoring................. 165

MATROX GRAPHICS INC. Maevex 6120 dual 4K enterprise encoder.................... 141

VADDIO RoboSHOT® 40 UHD PTZ Camera............................. 166

MERSIVE TECHNOLOGIES Mersive Solstice............................................................. 142

VADDIO AV Bridge Mini Audio and Video Encoder.................. 167

MIDDLE ATLANTIC PRODUCTS, A BRAND OF LEGRAND | AV C3 Series Credenza....................................................... 143

VALENS VS3000 Configurable HDBaseT Transceiver............... 168

MXL MICROPHONES MXL AC-44 Mini USB Conferencing Mic................... 144

VANGUARD LED DISPLAYS Chromiun Series- Chip-On-Board............................... 169

NEC DISPLAY SOLUTIONS OF AMERICA NEC InfinityBoard Collaboration Solution.................. 145

VARIANT SYSTEMS GROUP Envivo Studio................................................................ 170

NEWLINE INTERACTIVE IP75 Interactive Touch Display..................................... 146

VIEWSONIC CORP. ViewSonic LS900WU Digital Projector....................... 171

SPINETIX ARYA Cloud Digital Signage Solution......................... 195

OPTOMA TECHNOLOGY ProScene ZK1050 10,000 lumens projector................. 147

VIEWSONIC CORP. ViewBoard IFP8670 Interactive Display...................... 172

VIEWSONIC CORP. ViewSonic CDE9800 Commercial Display.................. 196

PANACAST PanaCast 3.................................................................... 148

VISIONARY SOLUTIONS INC. PacketAV™ Sentinel Network AV Monitoring.............. 173

VISIX, INC. AxisTV Signage Suite Cloud CMS Platform................ 197

PLAN IT AV, LLC PlanIt AV....................................................................... 149

XTEN-AV LLC XTEN-AV AI powered AV design platform................. 174

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PROVIDEOINSTRUMENTS VeCOAX PIXEL............................................................ 150

YEALINK VP59.............................................................................. 175

ANALOG WAY LivePremier™ 4K/8K Live Switchers............................. 198

PROVIDEOINSTRUMENTS VeCOAX BROADCAST............................................... 151

ZEEVEE ZyPer4K HDMI Module.............................................. 176

CLEAR TOUCH Evo Lite - Mobile Digital Signage................................. 199

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BLACKMAGIC DESIGN HyperDeck Extreme 8K HDR broadcast deck............. 177 CLEAR TOUCH Evo Lite - Mobile Digital Signage................................. 178 CRESTRON ELECTRONICS, INC. Network Media Endpoint (NME-100)......................... 179 CRESTRON ELECTRONICS, INC. Network AV Decoder (DM-NVX-D80-IoAV).............. 180 ELO Elo 65-inch 4K Interactive Signage............................... 181 EPSON AMERICA, INC. Moverio Assist remote assist solution........................... 182 EPSON AMERICA, INC. Epson Pro L10 Series laser projectors........................... 183 EPSON AMERICA, INC. Epson ELPLX01/ELPLX02 UST lenses........................ 184 KITCAST INC Kitcast digital signage software..................................... 185 KRAMER ELECTRONICS USA KDS-8 4K/60 Streamer Transceiver............................. 186 MVIX XhibitSignage digital signage software......................... 187 NEC DISPLAY SOLUTIONS OF AMERICA C651Q Large-Format Display...................................... 188 NEC DISPLAY SOLUTIONS OF AMERICA NEC’s 49” UN492S Display.......................................... 189 ONELAN Reserva Edge - Meeting Room Signage........................ 190 OPTOMA TECHNOLOGY FHDQ130 QUAD LED All-In-One Display................ 191 PROVIDEOINSTRUMENTS VuMATRIX Video-Wall system solution..................... 192 SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION 4K Ultra-HD interactive displays................................. 193 SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Windows collaboration display from Sharp................. 194

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CROWDBEAMER, A BRAND OF RORYCO crowdbeamer ProAV, presentation system................... 200

CRESTRON ELECTRONICS, INC. 4-Channel Power Amplifier (AMP-4600).................... 223

CRESTRON ELECTRONICS, INC. Network Media Endpoint (NME-100)......................... 246

EPSON AMERICA, INC. Moverio Assist remote assist solution........................... 201

DPA MICROPHONES d:sign 4097 CORE Supercardioid Choir Mic............... 224

CROWDBEAMER, A BRAND OF RORYCO crowdbeamer ES+ presentation system........................ 247

EPSON AMERICA, INC. Epson Pro L30000U laser projector.............................. 202

DYNACORD SONICUE sound system software................................ 225

EPSON AMERICA, INC. Moverio Assist remote assist solution........................... 248

FROGGYS FOG POSEIDON AQUA 2.................................................... 203

ELECTRO-VOICE RE3 UHF wireless microphone family.......................... 226

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FROGGYS FOG HYPERION SJ8 SUPERJET UPSHOT......................... 204

ELECTRO-VOICE MFX Multi-Function Monitors.................................... 227

KRAMER ELECTRONICS USA VIA Connect PLUS....................................................... 250

GATOR CO. - GATOR CASES & FRAMEWORKS Moving Head Light Auto-Lift Quad Stand.................. 205

ELECTRO-VOICE RE3 UHF wireless microphone family.......................... 228

LIBERTY AV SOLUTIONS DigitaLinx “ARK Series” Advanced Rm Kit................. 251

HARMAN, A SAMSUNG COMPANY AKG DMS 100/300 Digital Wireless System................ 206

KRAMER ELECTRONICS USA AFM-20DSP Audio Matrix.......................................... 229

IDK CORPORATION IP-NINJAR Ruggedized Chassis Model........................ 207

L-ACOUSTICS A10 & A15 Constant Curvature Line Source.............. 230

MAXELL MA-XL1 Lecture Capture Solution.............................. 253

L-ACOUSTICS A10 & A15 Constant Curvature Line Source.............. 208

MEYER SOUND ULTRA-X40 Compact Loudspeaker............................ 231

2019 2019 27” NEC MultiSync EA271Q........................................

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LEYARD & PLANAR, A LEYARD COMPANY Leyard CarbonLight LED Displays.............................. 209

PLIANT TECHNOLOGIES MicroCom wireless intercom system............................ 232

SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION 4K Ultra-HD interactive displays................................. 255

NEC DISPLAY SOLUTIONS OF AMERICA V654Q Large-Format Display...................................... 210

POWERSOFT Mover............................................................................. 233

SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Windows collaboration display from Sharp................. 256

NEC DISPLAY SOLUTIONS OF AMERICA 27” NEC MultiSync EA271Q........................................ 211

RENKUS-HEINZ IC Live X Steerable Array Loudspeakers...................... 234

OPTOMA TECHNOLOGY FHDQ130 QUAD LED All-In-One Display................ 212

THE TELOS ALLIANCE Telos Infinity Link.......................................................... 235

VIEWSONIC CORP. ViewSonic LS850WU Laser Projector.......................... 258

REECHCRAFT ACCESS SOLUTIONS PowerLift PL65.............................................................. 213

WIRELESS MIC BELTS RF Rac wireless equipment storage............................... 236

VIEWSONIC CORP. ViewBoard IFP8650 Gen 2 Display.............................. 259

RENKUS-HEINZ IC Live X Steerable Array Loudspeakers...................... 214

ZIGEN IP-Logic AV over IP distribution system...................... 237

XTEN-AV LLC XTEN-AV AI powered AV design platform................. 260

SHURE INCORPORATED TwinPlex™ Lavalier & Headset Microphones............... 215

ZIGEN OFL-1000 uncompressed HDMI extender................... 238

GOVERNMENT VIDEO

VERSATOP SUPPORT SYSTEMS Versatop 2.0® Inversion Series™ Upright....................... 216

TECH & LEARNING

CRESTRON ELECTRONICS INC. Crestron® DM-NVX-D30.............................................. 261

PRO SOUND NEWS/MIX

AIRTAME Airtame.......................................................................... 239

CRESTRON ELECTRONICS INC. Crestron DM 4KZ Product Line................................... 262

ASHLY AUDIO mXa-1502 Mixer Amp.................................................. 217

CLEVERTOUCH Plus Series - large interactive display............................ 240

CRESTRON ELECTRONICS, INC. Network AV Decoder (DM-NVX-D80-IoAV).............. 263

ASHLY AUDIO CA Series Power Amplifier line..................................... 218

CRESTRON ELECTRONICS INC. Crestron Room Scheduling............................................ 241

CRESTRON ELECTRONICS, INC. Crestron® DM-NVX-E30.............................................. 264

AVID Pro Tools 2019............................................................... 219

CRESTRON ELECTRONICS INC. AirMedia® Presentation System 200............................. 242

CRESTRON ELECTRONICS, INC. UC Video Smart Soundbar&Camera......................... 265

BOSE PROFESSIONAL ArenaMatch Array & Utility Loudspeakers................. 220

CRESTRON ELECTRONICS INC. DM Lite™ 4K Multiformat Switch&Receiver............... 243

G&D NORTH AMERICA INC. DP1.2-Vision-IP — 4K with KVM-over-IP™............... 266

CLAIR BROTHERS C10 Dual 10” Line Array.............................................. 221

CRESTRON ELECTRONICS, INC. Network AV Decoder (DM-NVX-D80-IoAV).............. 244

ROSS VIDEO Ultritouch System Control Panel.................................. 267

CRESTRON ELECTRONICS INC. UC Video Smart Soundbar & Camera........................ 222

CRESTRON ELECTRONICS, INC. Crestron® DM-NVX-E30.............................................. 245

THINKLOGICAL, A BELDEN BRAND TLX1280 10G Video and KVM Matrix Switch........... 268

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Digitalinx “ARK” Advanced Room Kit......................... 252

NEC DISPLAY SOLUTIONS OF AMERICA

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LivePremier™ 4K/8K Live Switchers L

ivePremier™ is a full range of modular and scalable 4K/8K multi-screen presentation systems and videowall processors delivering uncompromising presentation experiences to high-end staging and premium system integration. Offering top-quality performance, the Aquilon platform is the most powerful and flexible video switcher on the market.

The LivePremier™ Aquilon systems combine industrialgrade reliability, real-time 10/12-bit 4:4:4 video processing power and pure 4K60p on each input and output with ultra-low latency. In its largest chassis configuration, LivePremier™ Aquilon offers up to 24 inputs and 20 outputs and up to 24 4K freely assignable layers.

Field-replaceable I/O connector modules allow connectivity to a variety of formats, including HDMI2.0, DP1.2, 12GSDI and future potential formats such as single-cable 8K and IPTV transports.

Ideally tailored to large-scale auditoriums, conference rooms, live events staging, houses of worship, corporate lobbies and sports venues, the LivePremier™ series offers almost unlimited possibilities for future applications and possesses enough power and bandwidth to support evolving requirements, such as HDR, higher frame rates and more.

The LivePremier™ Aquilon systems feature stateof-the-art real-time processing features to produce stunning live presentations: true seamless switching,

flying layer movement, advanced cut and fill and a cutting edge keying engine. Powerful features handle any creative display configuration, such as custom output formats, output rotation, areas of interest (AOI), bezel compensation and pixel pitch management.

With the native Dante™ audio routing capability, in just a few easy clicks, up to 64 channels of audio can be de-embedded from video sources, routed directly to a Dante network™ and re-embedded from external audio processor to send to display, recording device, or streaming.

For the best ease of setup and to ensure flawless

control of multi-screen presentations, the LivePremier™ series features a totally new, cutting-edge HTML5-based user interface, the Web RCS, compatible with any device or platform including iOS and Android devices. Conceived to greatly increase productivity and reduce learning curves, the Web RCS offers dozens of features that simplify configuration and operation, such as live program/preview workspaces with high-resolution dynamic thumbnails of connected sources, multi-operator collaboration with password protection and user privileges, walkthrough guides, keyword search and multi-language support, among other unique functions.

The LivePremier™ systems are specifically engineered to perform to the highest standards in mission-critical applications and road-hardened to survive frequent shipping and tough live events. By combining a heavyduty modular design, the highest quality components selected for their proven reliability and features such as redundant hot swappable power supplies and smart thermal management, the LivePremier™ series delivers uninterrupted 24/7 performance and peace of mind.

The LivePremier™ series includes four pre-configured products (Aquilon RS1, RS2, RS3 and RS4) and two fully customizable models (Aquilon C and C+) that can be tailored to match the requirements of any project or event.

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ASHLY AUDIO

mXa-1502 Mixer Amp A

shly Audio’s new mXa-1502 Mixer Amp is an integrated product bringing four zones of mixing and DSP, plus 2 x 150W of power and programmable mic preamps and a complete DSP suite — all made simple in a single, compact, elegant rack-mountable unit.

The design highlights Ashly’s belief that integrated products — combined with simplicity in installation and use — is critical for contractors in todayc installation market.

The mXa-1502 is primed to help integrators win more clients among the small- and medium-sized busi-

ness sectors of retail, hospitality, and house of worship.

Integrators can easily perform system configuration and deliver long-term assistance thanks to the mixer amp’s built-in web server, which offers a web-based control platform. If an end user requires assistance, an integrator can first login to the controls remotely

online before rolling a truck out to the site.

Further, the control system doesn’st require extensive tutorials or workshops to master. Ashly has put a focus on ensuring the most intuitive interface ever, with different levels of control for both the beginner user up to the integrator.

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ASHLY AUDIO

CA Series Power Amplifier line A

shly Audio’s new CA Series Power Amplifier line brings efficient Class D design to an affordable price tier. The line also introduces exciting new capabilities that are critical to installers and end users alike. The new CA Series features six models — three two-channel models and three four-channel models — that come in 500-watt, 1,000-watt and 1,500-watt per channel (at 4 Ohms) versions. The CA Series is also designed for stable operation at 2 Ohms and 70V. Each unit incorporates Ashly’s D-MAX technology that allows for ultimate efficiency and reliability — including proprietary power supply design and energy management systems, as well as an advanced control system implementation. Dynamic Power-Factor Cor-

rection adds a level of intelligence to power utilization efficiency by accurately tracking fluctuations in current, rather than just sampling at the peaks. Also, new SailFlow cooling design brings a bi-lateral air-cooling system that maintains a low operational temperature.

These new technologies — combined with installerfriendly Euroblock, XLR combo and Speakon connectors — make the CA Series Power Amplifier line a perfect fit for integration in the education, house of worship, sports, retail and restaurant spaces.

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AUDIO-TECHNICA U.S., INC.

ATUC-IR Infrared Discussion System T

he ATUC-IR Hybrid Infrared Discussion System features easy-to-use, plug-and-play functionality, and the use of both infrared and wired discussion units. The hybrid system offers reliable, clear and intelligible communication to significantly increase meeting efficiency and effectiveness while providing 24-bit/48kHz uncompressed digital audio for naturalsounding voice reproduction, along with a 12-band feedback suppressor that enables higher volume levels.

And unlike typical UHF wireless systems that broadcast through walls, the ATUC-IR infrared transmission keeps signals safe and secure, with no information leakage. In addition, the IR transmission does not require any form of frequency coordination.

Top 3 Features • Hybrid system design allows use of both infrared and wired discussion units

• Crystal-clear, 24-bit digital audio processing with 12-band feedback suppressor • Easy plug-and-play operation

Benefit to Integrators • System scalability that supports a maximum of 200 ATUC-IRDU infrared discussion units and 100 ATUC-50 wired discussion/integration/interpretation (DU/IU/INT) units from a single ATUC-IRCU control unit, plus the linking of up to two ATUC-50CU wired control units for an additional 100 discussion/integration/interpretation (DU/IU/INT) units each • ATUC-IRCUDAN control unit model includes Dante output with redundancy • Gives meeting administrators access to system controls through Web Remote interface and/or thirdparty IP Control Systems

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AXIS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

AXIS C8210 Audio Amplifier A

XIS C8210 Network Audio Amplifier is a smart migration tool for transforming any passive speaker, independent of brand or formfactor, into a complete network speaker. Together with Axis’s Audio Management Software, AXIS C8210 Network Audio Amplifier is the perfect solution for security system integrators looking for the opportunity to begin their migration process from analog audio to network audio, without requiring costly, timely overhauls of existing systems.

The various network audio benefits include flexible zoning, playing and scheduling different content in different zones, managing and monitoring all audio devices from a single interface, and easy integration to other systems or solutions like SIP, VoIP and cameras.

With the benefits of network audio, security system integrators will be able to utilize existing passive speaker systems in large campuses or for organizations with multiple buildings. This versatility makes it the perfect solution for schools and universities, commercial properties and much more. AXIS C8210 enables scalable and cost-effective solutions, powering up to eight speakers with a total power output of 15 W. It is small, easy to install using Power over Ethernet, and can easily integrate with other systems based on open

standards, making it the perfect solution for the everchanging needs of hybrid, network audio installations.

AXIS C8210 Network Amplifier is the latest addition to the expanding Axis audio offerings and introduces a cost-effective way to get the benefits of network audio while leveraging existing analog systems

— combining the benefits of a network audio system with security and operational use cases. The company’s audio portfolio consists of cabinet, ceiling and horn speakers, microphones, audio bridges and audio management software.

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AXIS C8033 Network Audio Bridge A

XIS C8033 Network Audio Bridge is a smart and easy solution for connecting and combining analog and network audio systems. With this scalable and cost-efficient product, end users will be able to play music from analog sources in their Axis network audio system. Additional Axis network speakers can be integrated into existing analog systems and act as one, allowing security system integrators and end users to reap the many benefits of audio speaker solutions while protecting the value of an investment in analog audio equipment.

With AXIS C8033, integrators can connect analog audio sources to Axis network speakers, creating the capability to play music from cell phones, tablets, computers, or a professional music streaming box. The solution also enables end users to connect any digital source to their analog speaker system, allowing them to take advantage of the AXIS Audio Player application to schedule playlists with music and voice, play pre-recorded announcements, or push out unscheduled announcements via a VoIP system. Additional smart zoning features send the right music and announcement to the right speakers at the right time.

With ports for both analog and digital connections, AXIS C8033 lets legacy analog speaker systems act as one system with an Axis network audio system. This

means integrators and security system end users can make the move from analog to smart digital sound at their own pace, and under their own terms. Small and light, it takes up little space, requiring just a single AXIS C8033 device for hundreds of speakers, making it a truly cost-efficient solution.

Like all Axis products AXIS C8033 is based on Axis open platforms (VAPIX and AXIS Camera Application Platform, ACAP), delivering full access to the newest

products and solutions from partners and other developers. AXIS C8033 seamlessly integrates with other systems, allowing, for example, network video systems and announcements to be triggered by events captured on surveillance cameras, like someone passing an exit the wrong way. It connects to a standard network with Power over Ethernet and allows the addition of other products and solutions to create a complete network system whenever it’s needed.

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BLACK BOX CORPORATION

MCX Multimedia Distribution & Management T

he new MCX multimedia distribution and management system from Black Box takes advantage of modern 10 GbE infrastructure to enable AV and data payloads to exist on the same IT networks. Offering a single-network solution that enables truly converged networked AV, MCX delivers up to 4K 60Hz 4:4:4 video uncompressed over 10GbE (or higher) with the lowest latency and switch times available in the AV marketplace. The system eliminates any compromise between low latency, low bandwidth, and high video quality, as well as the need to maintain dual networks to support AV and IT data independently across the enterprise.

Even today, when most companies have switched to 10GbE networks, the inefficient dual-network scenario persists. Maintaining parallel networks for AV and IT is costly in terms of both time and money, as it is cumbersome to add, reconfigure, or otherwise manage video sources, such as for video walls or digital signage.

MCX offers a better and more cost-effective solution.

Users can take advantage of the software-defined solution from Black Box to use existing infrastructure for delivery of better-quality audio and video, which can translate to greater customer satisfaction and faster time to revenue.

Leveraging the 10G SDVoE (software-defined video over Ethernet) platform, MCX simplifies and accelerates the process of consolidating AV and data on a single network, empowering organizations in virtually any industry to reduce network management time and costs, as well as total cost of ownership.

MCX makes it possible to handle video walls, video extension (point-to-point and point-to-multipoint), and digital signage on an IT network. MCX will be the

first commercially available video-over-IP solution to incorporate Dante audio transport. The new Black Box system supports these signals on a mixed fiber/copper network and in mixed use cases, such as individual video wall screens or video walls with advanced multiviewer or picture-in-picture technology. Delivering up to 4K 60Hz 4:4:4 plus up to 10-bit HDR, MCX allows users to take advantage of fully uncompressed 4K UHD technology.

Within a utility company, for example, the MCX system could support a video wall used to monitor water flow, reservoir heights, and system sensors over a data network. At the same time, the utility might maintain a control room with maps, camera feeds, and

other visual information on a video wall. The company also could deploy secondary screens to display multiple sources, such as camera feeds and a dashboard. Within the conference room equipped with video and audio extensions, users could switch and share an array of sources — all on one network.

Because MCX uses SDVoE to distribute AV signals over IP networks, integrators and IT teams can create dramatically new architectures and user experiences at the speed and quality that pro AV applications demand. As a software-controlled system, MCX brings not only flexibility, but also infinite scalability that allows for unrestricted expansion as the needs of the facility or enterprise require.

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BOSCH

PAVIRO Public Address Voice Evac System P

AVIRO is a unique, high-quality public address and EN 54-certified voice evacuation system that seamlessly integrates with additional equipment to support high-resolution music distribution, live paging and pre-programmed messages across as many as 984 loudspeaker zones.

Intelligent matrix switching and a small number of highly flexible system components — including a single amplifier model — simplify design and installation. Thanks to its powerful range of features, PAVIRO not only answers an extremely wide variety of application requirements, it also delivers best-in-class performance in sound quality, ease of use and versatility.

mance as a result. The controller handles signals with over 106dB signal-to-noise ratio (SNR).

Efficient specification and low cost of ownership/operation:

Storage: IP networked solution: Equipped with the optional Dante network interface module (OM-1), it is possible to create a 16-channel Dante audio network between the individual controllers using standard Ethernet connections and components.

This not only improves the size, the IP networking architecture allows users to create network topologies for larger areas via up to four decentralized controllers. In addition, the network configuration provides redundant channels for safety purposes — in case of an emergency these channels will always work for evacuation signals, even if a controller loses network communication.

Extreme flexibility: PAVIRO can handle last minute changes to the system design without problem. That’s because intelligent input switching, dynamic channel assignments and power load sharing makes the system extremely flexible, allowing design changes to be made at any stage of the project without risk.

With more than 30 minutes of recording storage, a complete evacuation can be recorded for later purposes. The recordings can be listened from the call station or can be downloaded as .wav file. Zone monitoring functionality is integrated into the call stations and allows monitoring of any zone or group in the system.

With PAVIRO, specifying a complete system is remarkably quick and simple — just a few parameters are needed to design a system: the total loudspeaker power, the number of speaker lines and the number of call stations. This means consultants can serve more clients and substantially increase turnover, and/or offer more competitive pricing. Operational costs are kept low because PAVIRO uses the latest highefficiency class-D amplifiers and intelligent power-management hardware and software. These dramatically minimize power consumption.

EVAC certified: As part of the Bosch Building Technologies commitment to meet international standards, PAVIRO meets major legislated requirements for voice alarm systems and is certified according EN 54-16. The system is also compliant with many local evacuation standards.

Low power consumption: PAVIRO is built with power efficiency in mind.

Power management is integrated in the heart PAVIRO — so you can minimize power consumption by minimizing the number of amplifiers or increase flexibility even more.

Sound quality: PAVIRO is the result of industry-leading knowledge in professional sound, and includes technologies developed for the Bosch range of professional sound reinforcement audio products, with very high perfor-

Everyone wins: PAVIRO’s advanced software and intelligent system architecture saves time and costs at specification, at installation, and during the day-to-day usage of the system. Consultants will save time and define a complete system using just a few parameters. Installers will avoid unexpected costs thanks to the system’s extreme flexibility. Building owners will minimize costs of ownership. And building occupants will feel safe in your building while enjoying high quality music and excellent public address speech intelligibility.

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CLEARONE

Beamforming Mic Array Ceiling Tile C

learOne’s patented Beamforming Microphone Array Ceiling Tile transforms professional AV system design with its built-in acoustic echo cancellation, noise cancellation, and beam selection that eliminates the need for per-beam processing in a DSP mixer requiring fewer DSP mixer resources.

The integrated features of the BMA CT can significantly reduce system design complexity, simplify installation, streamline configuration and programming, consume less rack space, and lower cost. It also includes a built in 2x10 Watt power amplifier to conveniently drive loudspeakers.

All of the innovations developed for the BMA CT make the integrator’s job easier and more profitable.

The BMA CT dramatically transforms how integrators can approach system design for ceiling tile installations, allowing for multi-array setups that can utilize a single low channel count DSP mixer while maintaining ClearOne’s high level of performance and reliability.

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CRESTRON ELECTRONICS INC.

Crestron® Flex UC-M130-T system T

he Crestron® Flex UC-M130 T system provides a complete video conference room solution for use with the Microsoft Teams intelligent communications platform. It supports a single video display, and features the Crestron Mercury® Tabletop UC Audio Conference Console, which comprises a high performance, full duplex conferencing speakerphone and touch screen controller in one stunning tabletop device. Crestron Flex transforms any meeting room, huddle space, or executive office into a highly effective collaboration space, enabling people to work together and share content irrespective of location. Intuitive operation, exceptional full duplex wideband audio, and full motion HD video afford a gratifying and productive meeting experience for all participants. Crestron Flex is secure, easy to deploy, and easy to manage, with extensive features and capabilities engineered to maximize the value of your investment through increased efficiency and productivity. The UC-M130 T system brings the full Microsoft Teams IC experience to any meeting space. The continued expansion of certified Microsoft® Teams devices reflects the deepening relationship between Crestron and Microsoft. And the growing commitment to providing the full Microsoft Teams experience to any meeting space affordably, consistently and securely. With these single display options, more businesses can access the Teams experience in more spaces than ever before.

Through one tabletop device, the UC-M130 T system facilitates effortless conferencing and control, with simple operation and one touch meeting joins through a feature rich touch screen UX familiar to users of Microsoft Teams and Office 365 software. Its advanced speakerphone delivers highly intelligible, echo free voice clarity, and its striking yet functional design is perfectly at home on any conference table.

The UC-M130-T system facilitates conversations with exceptional audio fidelity and pickup. The console’s integrated 360º quad microphone array faithfully captures voices at every seat at the table. Its high powered, full range speaker produces full, rich and real sounding audio for both voice and program material. Limes Audio TrueVoice® AEC technology achieves transparent full duplex performance free of distracting echo or noise. Wideband audio codec support allows for full spectrum, bidirectional voice communication. Its extra large, high definition touch screen makes the UC-M130 T system easy to use, whether starting or joining an online meeting, dialing or answering a phone call or video call, looking up contacts, or presenting and sharing content. The full color user interface provides quick access and intuitive operation through a customizable, feature rich UI. Occupancy detection using a patent pending combination of motion and voice activity provides several

benefits, such as monitoring and reporting room usage to Crestron Fusion®, or automating the system to power down to save energy when all parties leave the room.

Additionally, the UC M130 T system includes the ability to integrate with a Crestron control system to enable touch screen control of room lighting, motorized window shades, climate control, AV, and other amenities.

The new Crestron Flex M-Series feature BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) and native Microsoft Teams connectivity, providing users with multiple was to collaborate and share content within their space. They can either access the native experience with one touch join or access the Teams experience thought the device of their choice. Crestron Flex M-Series also integrates seamlessly with AirMedia. Now users can enjoy the fastest, easiest, most manageable, and secure wireless presentation technology with AM 200 and 300 integrated seamlessly with Flex systems built on the UC Engine.

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CRESTRON ELECTRONICS INC.

Crestron Flex B160 T

he Crestron Flex UC B160 T system provides a complete front-of-room video conference room solution for use with the Microsoft Teams intelligent communications platform. It supports single or dual video displays, and features the Crestron UC Video Conference Smart Soundbar & Camera (UC SB1 CAM FLEX), which comprises a high performance, full duplex conferencing speakerphone and camera in one wall mountable device. Control of the complete system is provided via a high definition 10.1 in. tabletop touch screen.

All in one incredible front-of-room device, the Flex B160-T system facilitates effortless conferencing without any other microphones, speakers, or camera to install. Mounted on the wall or placed on a credenza beneath the display(s), the smart sound bar looks great and sounds even better. Its high-powered stereo speakers, adaptive beamforming microphone, and advanced digital signal processing deliver exceptional full-duplex speakerphone performance with highly intelligible, echo-free voice clarity. Its compact, all-in-one design reduces clutter on the conference table, and even accommodates rooms with no table at all. A consistent user experience in every meeting space is provided via the familiar and intuitive Microsoft Teams UI, affording simple operation, built-in calendaring, and onetouch meeting joins. The Crestron Flex B160-T system installs easily and connects securely, with IoT cloudbased provisioning and management via the Crestron®

XiO Cloud™ service. Works natively with any Microsoft Teams or Skype® for Business account for a streamlined deployment on any enterprise or SMB network.

The Flex B160-T system delivers superb sound quality as the smart sound bar facilitates perfectly natural conversations with exceptional audio fidelity and pickup capturing voices throughout the room using adaptive beamforming technology to focus in on whoever is speaking. A perfect view of the room is achieved through the built-in, high-end integrated Huddly IQ™ camera, which features HD 1080p video resolution and ultra wide-angle 150º diagonal field of view. Functionality is enhanced with the plug-and-play USB connectivity that enables control of the sound bar through the computer without requiring any extra software, remotes, or control system.

The Flex B160-T system ships with one 10” tabletop

touch screen included. A second touch screen may be added to provide a second point of control. Flex B160-T allows the ability to integrate with a Crestron control system to enable touch screen control over room lighting, motorized window shades, climate control, AV, and other amenities. The touch screen can sit freely on any tabletop, shelf, or credenza, or be permanently attached to the surface using the optional 330º swivel mount kit. It can be powered using PoE from the network or the included 100-240V PoE injector.

The Crestron Flex B160-T system provides a complete video conference room solution for use with the Microsoft Teams. It supports single or dual video displays, and features the Crestron UC Video Conference Smart Sound Bar & Camera, which comprises a high-performance, full-duplex conferencing speakerphone and camera in one stunning device.

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CRESTRON ELECTRONICS, INC.

Network Media Endpoint (NME-100) T

he all-new Crestron Network Media Endpoint (NME-100) is a dedicated digital signage and media player designed to run natively behind a display, sharing content 24/7. The NME-100 eliminates the need for programming and is ready to go right out of the box, with easy provisioning and management from the cloud using the Crestron XiO Cloud IoT-based provisioning and management solution. The NME100 is released with Appspace® software integration to take advantage of its powerful digital signage content creation, management, and interactive playback capabilities.

With the ability to store content locally, loading time is greatly reduced and the content can continue to play even if the network goes down. When paired with a touch display or remote, the Crestron Network Media Endpoint instantly provides an interactive experience.

The NME-100 also works with the Azure-based Crestron XiO Cloud platform, allowing system managers to centrally deploy, monitor, and manage thousands of devices. To ensure consistency throughout every space within an enterprise, the digital signage player pairs with Crestron Mercury tabletop UC solution and AirMedia wireless presentation to deliver a cohesive front of the room experience. Simply put, Crestron has signage needs covered for every enterprise space.

Content can be stored locally (less loading time, signage is up even if the network goes down) and managed remotely via Crestron XiO Cloud. The NME-100

provides interactivity when paired with the remote or touch display. It additionally pairs with Crestron Mercury and AirMedia to provide consistent in-room experience.

The Crestron Network Media Endpoint makes managing and monitoring content throughout a building easier than ever before. Using Crestron XiO Cloud, system managers have one management platform for the entire enterprise and can effortlessly provide employees with a consist experience while moving

throughout the workplace.

Designed to run 24/7, the NME-100 supports 1080p/60p video and features an HDMI® connectivity output supporting HDCP 2.2, a TRS mini connector for audio output, and a concealed microSD® card slot for memory expansion beyond the built-in 16 Gb. It ships with a handheld IR remote control, power supply, and mounting plates. The unit connects to the network via the built-in LAN interface. USB ports allow interfacing with touch-capable displays.

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CRESTRON ELECTRONICS, INC.

Network AV Decoder (DM-NVX-D80-IoAV) C

restron DM-NVX-D80-IoAV network AV decoder is an all-new solution that instantly transforms a display into a DM NVX™ endpoint. The DM NVX decoder plugs into the OPS (Open Pluggable Specification) port and is powered by the display, eliminating the need for messy cables and cumbersome power modules allowing displays to be flush mounted on the wall wherever you want. Now, most popular commercial displays are natively DM NVX ready.

DM-NVX-D80-IoAV greatly simplifies installation and eliminates programming. With its ability to integrate with Crestron XiO Cloud™, DM-NVX-D80-IoAV allows system managers to infinitely control each display from one centralized location. DM NVX™ technology transports ultra high-definition 4K60 4:4:4 video over standard Gigabit Ethernet with no perceptible latency or loss of quality. Now featuring pixel perfect processing technology; DM NVX offers the densest image with the finest detail-as good as direct source.

With the Crestron DM-NVX-D80-IoAV, integrators can now leverage the display’s internal DM NVX decoder, reducing the cost for their clients. Responding to industry demand for standards-based AV over IP solutions, Crestron worked with the world’s major

brands. The DM NVX-D80-IoAV provides more than just distribution of flawless 4K video. DM NVX network AV is a complete, infinitely scalable solution that also transports audio, USB and control. And now,

with the new Pixel Perfect Processing technology, DM NVX is the only network solution that delivers a flawless image ever time over any size network (1Gv, 2.5Gb, 5Gb, and 10Gb).

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CRESTRON ELECTRONICS, INC.

Crestron® DM-NVX-E30 T

he Crestron® DM-NVX-E30 is a compact AV over IP encoder designed to function as a transmitter.

Featuring simple, secure web-based control and management, an HDMI® input, an analog audio output, and copper LAN connectivity, the DM-NVX-E30 offers a low-cost encoder solution for any DigitalMedia network AV installation with PoE+ support. The DM-NVX-E30 is a basic encoder that allows a laptop computer, camera, or other media source to be connected via an HDMI cable and then transmitted over the network to one or many decoders. The DM-NVXE30 is compatible with all DM NVX products and can be used in any network AV design.

DM NVX™ technology transports ultra highdefinition 4K60 4:4:4 video over standard Gigabit Ethernet with no perceptible latency or loss of quality.

Now featuring pixel perfect processing technology; DM NVX offers the densest image with the finest detail-as good as direct source. Using standard network switches and CAT5e UTP wiring, DM NVX technology delivers a rock-solid, high-performance virtual matrix routing solution that is both economically advantageous and infinitely scalable for any enterprise or campus-wide 4K content distribution application. Support for HDR10 and HDCP 2.2 ensures the ultimate in picture quality and compatibility for all of today’s varied media sources.

The DM-NVX-E30 mounts conveniently to a flat surface or rack rail, and fits easily behind a flat panel display, above a ceiling-mounted projector, beneath a tabletop, or inside a lectern, AV cart, or equipment cabinet. All connections and LED indicators are positioned on the front and rear of the device, offering optimal access and visibility for a clean, serviceable installation. Power is provided by connecting to a PoE+ compliant Ethernet switch. The DM-NVX-E30 in-

cludes built-in RS-232 and IR control ports for control of the connected display, camera, and other devices under the management of a control system. Additional control capability is afforded by harnessing the CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) signal embedded in HDMI technology.

Through its Ethernet connection to the control system, the DM-NVX-E30 provides a gateway for controlling the display and source devices through the HDMI connections, potentially eliminating the need for any dedicated serial cables or IR emitters. Setup of the DM-NVX-E30 is accomplished using a computer web browser. Full control and monitoring of the device is enabled through integration with a Crestron control system (3-Series or later) or the DM-NVX-Directory™ virtual switching appliance. Engineered for demanding conference room and classroom applications, DM NVX technology ensures real-time, full-motion 4K60

video performance for the presentation of multimedia, videoconferencing, and live camera images.

A DM NVX system employs high-quality JPEG 2000 encoding and decoding using a patent-pending technique that decodes and scales simultaneously to achieve imperceptible end-to-end latency of just 25 ms or less (1.5 frames). Using DM NVX technology, interactive functions such as mousing and game play are fluid and natural. A DM NVX system is engineered for rock-solid stability and ultimate reliability. Forward Error Correction ensures that AV data is delivered without interruption regardless of interference around the network cable. Line-synchronized outputs ensure perfect synchronization of content across multiple displays for one-to-many applications such as digital signage or video walls. Variable Multicast TTL (Time To Live) enables traversing multiple network routers for optimal flexibility.

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D-TOOLS, INC.

System Integrator (SI) software D

-Tools System Integrator (SI) guides users through documentation and estimation, engineering, and installation management, through a single, datadriven, process.

Performance enhancements include workflow management rules that help business managers maintain control over operating standards and business processes, project notifications that ensure project stakeholders remain fully informed, and calculated items that provide a powerful new method for establishing pricing parameters. Users now also have the ability to define, create, sell, and manage service plans.

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D&B AUDIOTECHNIK CORPORATION

A-Series

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he new d&b A-Series introduces a unique loudspeaker concept that sees advanced waveguide design combined with d&b enabling technologies.

With flexible splay angles, this evolutionary system addresses a wide range of medium size applications where the highest levels of coverage flexibility is paramount.

Realizing all the adaptability of a point source cluster with the extensive control options of a d&b line array, the system comprises the AL60 and AL90 loudspeakers, with ALi60 and ALi90 offering cabinets designed specifically for permanent installation.

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DENON PROFESSIONAL

DN-900R DANTE® NETWORK Media Recorder W

ith a powerful feature set and using the most reliable solid-state recording media, the DN900R enables AV installation professionals to replace traditional recording devices with superior solid-state hardware in the widest range of applications.

The DN-900R offers Dante 2-in/2-out network compatibility as well as recording to both reliable SD card (two slots, 512GB ea.) and USB storage media. The unit can be configured for ‘dual’ simultaneous recording to both formats or ‘relay/cascade’ recording where longer recording times are desirable.

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DENON PROFESSIONAL

DN-280 Zone Amplifier with mic input T

he Denon DN-280 is a space-saving, one-half rack space, 2-channel MONO amplifier for music and paging applications. The amplifier will feature a microphone input for paging, and analog inputs for playback signals. The amplifier is split so that a single channel handles or 70V/100V speaker runs. This very versatile, half rack space amplifier has built-in short circuit protection - and LED indicators for signal present, clipping status and thermal interruption on the front panel.

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DVIGEAR

DisplayNet DN-150 Series T

he new DisplayNetÂŽ DN-150 Series represents a major breakthrough in performance and value for IP-based AV signal distribution. Starting at under $1,000 per endpoint, the DN-150 Series supports signals with resolutions of up to 4K/60p (4:4:4) with 8-bit color, or 4K/60p (4:2:2) with 10 or 12-bit color. Based on the latest SDVoE standard, these units provide unconstrained scalability, fast switching with zero frame latency and zero artifact image quality. Further they are fully interoperable with all SDVoE-compatible products, including the award-winning DisplayNet DN-200 Series.

The DN-150 Series relies on the highly intuitive DisplayNet Manager user-interface that makes set-up and maintenance of these units incredibly fast and easy. Advanced features in this web-based application make integration with third-party controllers nearly effortless. The DN-150 Series is available with either copper or optical fiber transport, enabling signal extension distances of up to 100 meters (328 ft.) with CAT-6A twisted pair and up to 30 KM (18.6 miles) with single-mode fiber.

Thanks to their sleek low profile design, exceptional interoperability and outstanding array of features, these units enable system designers to conceive highly versatile AV signal distribution systems with robust performance and scalability at price points previously impossible using competitive products.

The DN-150 Series will be available in Q3 of 2019, starting at $995 (USD) MSRP per endpoint.

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ELECTRO-VOICE

EVID-P6.2 pendant loudspeaker • Full bandwidth overload protection • Front-baffle wattage tap adjustment • Magnetic grille for easy tap adjustment access • Indoor and outdoor use • UL1480A and CSA C22.2 certified for indoor installations and protected outdoor installations The Electro-Voice EVID-P6.2 is a two-way coaxial pendant loudspeaker with a 6.5” woofer, a 1” titanium dome HF driver and an internal line-matching transformer.

A second-order crossover network with a comprehensive protection circuit protects the system from excessive power levels. The EVID-P6.2’s transformer offers a selection of 1.88 W (70 V only), 3.75 W, 7.5 W, 15 W or 30 W delivered to the loudspeaker using either 70 V or 100 V lines, or 8-ohm bypass. Selection is via a convenient switch on the front baffle, easily accessible by removing the magnetic grille.

The perforated grille is finished in semi-gloss black or white powder-coated enamel. The baffle, bezel and rear-enclosure are constructed from UL 94V-0 rated ABS. The connections on the rear provide access to a four-pin terminal block that allows direct connection to the speaker with 12-gauge wire and provides passthrough to additional speakers.

The EVID family: The EVID-P6.2 joins the Electro-Voice EVID (EV Innovative Design) family — the industry’s most complete family of commercial loudspeaker solutions — which includes acoustically and aesthetically matched surface-mount, ceiling-mount, pendant-mount and

flush-mount models for spaces of every size and shape, indoors or outdoors.

Every EVID loudspeaker is designed with both the contractor and the listener in mind, combining unique timesaving features to simplify installation with bestin-class audio performance, excellent value, low-profile looks and robust reliability.

EVID is a go-to product family for high-quality background music and paging. They are ideal for bars, restaurants, patio areas, retail spaces, hotel hallways and lobbies, pool areas, airport lounges and concours-

es, fitness clubs, houses of worship, medial facilities, office and commercial buildings, performing arts centers and similar venues.

With an EVID solution for any commercial audio application — each offering superior sound quality and features at a highly competitive price point — users can combine various models to create an optimal system design with consistent looks and voicing throughout, whether using a few units or hundreds. https://www.electrovoice.com/evid.php https://www.electrovoice.com/product.php?id=2787

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EPSON AMERICA, INC.

Moverio Assist remote assist solution R

esponding to demands to reduce installation errors and rework and for a hands-free remote support solution, Epson® Moverio Assist is an affordable, easy-touse, “see-what-I-see” remote assistance and inspection solution using Moverio® smart glasses for pre- and post-installation inspections as well as difficult repairs or work tasks at customer sites. By enabling real-time video collaboration between remote experts and on-site AV installers, Moverio Assist helps make site inspections, installations and/or complex repairs quicker and with fewer mistakes, leading to increased productivity, improved customer satisfaction and reduced travel costs.

When assistance is required, an AV installer or IT field technician simply wears the Moverio BT-300 or BT-350 ANSI smart glasses with built-in camera, powers it on to connect to the Internet using Wi-Fi or a mobile hotspot and then launches the Moverio Assist app to initiate the call to company experts logged into MoverioAssist.com via Chrome or Firefox browser.

Unlike using handheld tablets or smartphones, in-field personnel wearing Moverio glasses have their hands free to make repairs while collaborating in real-time.

Since the glasses are powered by Epson’s advance Si-OLED display technology, AV installers or IT field technicians can view instructions, photos, PDFs and videos in high quality, but also have a wearable display that will minimize obstruction and be virtually transparent when necessary.

Additional benefits include: - Complete Tasks Faster — Collaborate in real time with remote experts to complete difficult tasks faster in the field; catch potential issues before leaving a job site - Increase Productivity — Efficiently utilize expert resources to provide instruction without the need for travel; minimize re-work and/or increase first visit fix rates; decrease downtime of mission critical equipment

- Reduce Costs — Reduce re-work costs and increase customer satisfaction by getting the job done right the first time; save money by reducing travel for experts Available on a per-glasses, monthly subscription basis, Moverio Assist service offers an affordable, handsfree remote assistance solution for small, medium and large enterprises in the AV industry.

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EPSON AMERICA, INC.

Epson Pro L10 Series laser projectors T

he Pro L10 Series are Epson’s most compact interchangeable-lens laser projectors. The series feature 4K enhancement, HDBaseT and wide lens shift designed to meet the growing projection needs in corporate, education and live event markets. Compatible with 11 optional powered lenses, including a .35 throw ratio ultra short-throw lens with zero offset, the Pro L10 Series offer built-in image warping, edge blending, overlay shape and color filters, playlists and free software for multi-projector setup. The new projectors produce detailed, high contrast images and a Bt.709 color space for more realistic images and easier to read presentations. Leveraging a minimalist, discreet design and quiet fan noise, Epson’s Pro L10 Series offer flexible installation and diverse connectivity to deliver immersive consumer experiences even in the most demanding environments.

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EPSON AMERICA, INC.

Epson Pro L30000U laser projector D

esigned for dynamic, high-impact live productions, the Epson Pro L30000U high-end laser projector offers the best and brightest performance of the Pro L Series. This projector combines a laser light engine with inorganic components and 3LCD technology to deliver an outstanding 30,000 lumens of color and white brightness with virtually maintenancefree operation. Ideal for rental, staging and other large-venue applications, the Pro L30000U features 4K-ready lenses and native WUXGA resolution with 4K enhancement technology to display high contrast, true-to-life images. With a sealed optical engine, 3GSDI and HDBaseT connectivity, Epson’s Pro L30000U laser projector is designed to meet the demanding needs of large venues.

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EPSON AMERICA, INC.

Epson ELPLX01/ELPLX02 UST lenses A

n ideal solution for space-constrained environments and rear-projection applications, Epson’s new ELPLX01 and ELPLX02 white ultra short-throw lenses offer flexible placement into a wide variety of installations. Compatible with a range of Epson’s white large venue laser projectors, these ultra short-throw lenses deliver larger-than-life, stunning images from very short distances. With a 0.35 throw ratio, negative offset and impressive lens shift range, the ELPLX01 and ELPLX02 transform Epson projectors into solutions that can be installed just inches from the wall, allowing incredible installation and positioning flexibility.

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FREEAXEZ

Gridd Mobile - an Augmented Reality app A

t FreeAxez facilitating change is what we have done for over 25 years at some of the top companies and institutions in the world. We are so excited to introduce our latest innovation — Gridd Mobile! The power to change just got easier!

Gridd Mobile is a revolutionary app that gives Facility Managers, technology teams, electricians and maintenance personnel, everything they need to know about their unique wire management system right on their smartphone or tablet.

Gridd Mobile empowers in-house teams to understand and best utilize their Gridd systems to make wiring moves and changes. They have all the information they need, in one place, when they need it. Whether it is the ability to pull up their “as-built” drawings, scan a product’s QR code to get direct access to all the product’s details and technical data or locate all the wiring beneath the floor.

By scanning a QR code on the floor as a starting point, the Gridd Mobile app calibrates itself to the room, providing users with an augmented reality of their space.

The app effectively creates an “X-Ray” view showing users their Gridd systems beneath the floor covering without ever moving a muscle. When cabling changes are necessary it is easy to update the app to reflect these changes. The ability to view precise locations of all power tracks and IT cable runs under the carpet, removes guess work and unnecessary labor, saving time and money.

Gridd Mobile improves the accuracy of your facility’s infrastructure over its lifecycle. Facility Managers,

electricians and IT professionals 10 years from now will be as well equipped to make changes as they are today.

This increases the longevity of a space, and the ability to adapt to changes in technology and design trends.

Using the Gridd system eliminates the need for suspended ceilings, interior walls and power poles, contributing to an open floor plan with natural lighting and

exposed architectural elements. Now with Gridd Mobile, the guess work and need for ripping apart flooring, walls and ceilings to locate cabling and wiring is eliminated.

Changes can be made quickly, efficiently and cleanly.

Gridd Mobile makes it even easier to keep up with new technology and design trends in the workplace.

Gridd Mobile gives you the power to change™.

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FSR

Symphony IN and DIN Table Boxes T

he Symphony In-Table and Dual In-Table boxes provide an attractive solution for any conference room or workspace. Both models feature AC Power and USB Charging with options for Cat-6A, HDMI pass through and VGA connections, and allow easy access to power charging and AV connections. Standard models can be ordered with up to three AC outlets, two USB charging ports, and two low voltage openings. Symphony In-Table boxes are compatible with FSR Simple Solutions - a wide variety of interconnect solutions for virtually any AV interface application, and Hubbell™ keystone style snap in connectors.

The “DIN” models are dual door boxes that allow users access to the connector ports on either side of the table. The access doors on the units can be closed when not in use leaving a sleek uncluttered work surface.

Both models have a toolless drop-in installation and can be installed within minutes.

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HALL RESEARCH TECHNOLOGIES

HD-AUD-IO All-in-One HDMI Audio Manager T

he HD-AUD-IO is an all-in-one HDMI audio manager capable of extracting audio from (deembedding) and inserting audio into (embedding) an HDMI video signal. The product also provides EDID management features.

The product supports one HDMI input and one corresponding HDMI output. The HDMI input audio signal simultaneously extracts to both 2-channel L/R analog and Digital SPDIF (TOSLINK). The product provides two audio inputs (analog and digital). Users can select which audio to embed in the HDMI output.

It can be the same as the original HDMI audio (passthru), SPDIF digital, or 3.5mm L/R analog.

An excellent solution for environments where the audio path follows a different path than the video. An example being sports bars, houses of worship, retail stores and many other similar situations.

Advanced EDID management allows users to control the video portion as well as the audio part of the EDID. The EDID presented to the video source connected to the HDMI input can pass from the downstream device or emulate an EDID from internal memory. The device can also “Learn” the EDID connected to its HDMI output.

The product has a video bandwidth of 18 Gbps and supports resolutions up to 4K @ 60 Hz 4:4:4 with HDR. It supports HDCP 2.2 as well as HDCP 1.4 if needed in situations where encrypted content is being distributed

through the unit.

The system is RS232 controllable either through one of Hall Research’s control systems or an outside thirdparty provider.

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HARMAN, A SAMSUNG COMPANY

AMX Acendo Core Zoom Meeting Integration T

he powerful AMX Acendo Core Collaboration System is now ready to support and natively run the Zoom Meetings app to instantly launch one-touch Zoom Meetings. By giving enterprise customers the choice of using Zoom Meetings, Skype for Business and other web conferencing and meeting solutions, users can have simple meetings, regardless of platform.

Zoom Meetings offers users simplified video conferencing and messaging and includes: - Record meetings locally or to the cloud, with searchable transcripts - Multiple participants can share screens simultaneously and co-annotate for a more interactive meeting - End-to-end encryption for all meetings and more

Features & Benefits: One-click Zoom Meeting Starts: Users can quickly and easily join a scheduled Zoom Meeting without having to find a link or meeting invite.

Built-in Document Viewers: Users can present content without bringing any devices to the room: Walk into room, start session, navigate to document (USB drive, network drive, or the Web), and start presentation.

Network Drive Support: Many enterprises choose to have their documents stored on network drives. If a user authenticates into a meeting, they will have access

to content stored on those drives.

On-screen Scheduling: From the start screen, users can see room availability status and book the room or book a nearby room and start their meeting.

End-of-meeting Notifications: Meetings start on time because previous meetings end cleanly when users

are provided with an end of meeting notification.

Active Directory Authentication: Native active directory integration offers users the ability to authenticate into Acendo Core and access network drives.

Administrators can also require authentication for Core access.

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IHSE USA, LLC

R488 KVM Secure IP Remote Access (SIRA) F

or industry applications like video production or broadcasting, workflow is tremendously improved when operators can share multiple computer sources — no matter if they are centralized or located across the globe. IHSE’s new R488 Secure IP Remote Access (SIRA) Gateway for KVM adds more flexibility to the Draco tera matrix series without sacrificing the philosophy of securely isolating the core matrix and signal management from TCP/IP. Encrypted signal transmission via IP ensures protection of intellectual property while still offering the most flexible access to matrices connected from remote locations via private or public networks.

Because the R488 SIRA uses TCP/IP for its communications protocol across the internet and translates it to the IHSE closed loop protocol, computers connected to the fixed KVM Switch can be accessed whether the computer is located in the same office, the same building or in another city or country. The R488 SIRA KVM-over-IP connection provides 50 millisecond latency to support superior response for broadcast and other dynamic video applications. For instance, editors and producers can work remotely from a single workstation area while accessing computers no matter where they may be located. It saves space on the desktop and adds convenience for users since they don’st have to leave their desk to access multiple computers.

The R488 SIRA can interconnect with the local KVM matrix utilizing a direct access appliance, browser-based connection or a client-based software application. Operators at remote locations can connect to the R488 SIRA via an IP address and once a connec-

tion is established and authorized, the matrix system will allow the keyboard, mouse and video to link with the remote device and operate as if they were physically present at the remote computer directly.

The R488 SIRA direct access appliance is a selfcontained user appliance that provides users with highperformance IP access to remote KVM matrix systems.

Up to 4K30, 8-Bit 4:4:4 color depth can be achieved with little as 50 millisecond latency. Interconnects to each KVM can be achieved via standard Cat-X or Fiber optic cabling over a WAN or LAN. The compact unit is optimized to be an out-of-the box solution that reduces installation time and enhances the R488 setup features.

Physically, the SIRA Gateway is compatible with the Draco vario extender series fitting in Draco vario chassis. It occupies two slots and is recommended to be mounted into chassis with backplane such as the 2-slot (474-BODY2BPF) the 6-slot (474-BODY6BP/F)

or 21-slot (474-BODY21/4U). Besides the remote access option, it offers HDMI and USB interfaces for local access at the rack level.

Additionally, users can now access a secure KVM system directly over a local area network or across a WAN or LAN using IP and cloud connectivity. An integrated secure core in the gateway isolates the KVM from the IP network. This further extends the performance that IHSE KVM technology delivers by enabling access to contained and restricted KVM installations from remote users over IP connections. Users can access the KVM system via an HTML 5 based web browser for anytime, anywhere access while retaining a solid secure system core. An optional Windows® based client software provides enhanced performance and features while offering a higher level of flexibility with link encrypted signal transmission and IP isolation from the Secure Core Matrix.

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IHSE USA, LLC

Draco Ultra DP 240 Esports KVM extender A

longside state-of-the-art extender technology for 4K resolutions, IHSE now raises the bar with unmatched performance in higher refresh rates to support esports and gamer demands with the Draco Ultra Gaming Extenders. For next generation professional gamers demanding these higher fresh rates, IHSE has introduced the new Draco ultra DP Gaming Extenders supporting refresh rates up to 240Hz at full 1080p resolutions. For competition gaming stations where computers need to be located at distances that exceed the reach of copper cables these KVM display management extenders can be used by gamers and esports players to make sure they will continue to see sharper visuals during fast action game-play. Additionally, moving the mouse will feel smoother compared to a more typical 60Hz display.

Traditionally, KVM extenders place a hard cap of 60 frames per second between an extended cable connection which means gamers would not fully benefit from the enhanced responsiveness of higher frame rates.

IHSE’s Draco ultra DP Gaming Extenders constitute a new generation of digital KVM signal extension using the innovative Lightweight Image (LICI) codec, developed in cooperation with the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits. This revolutionary coding technology ensures brilliant image quality at the highest video resolutions with outstanding full 30 bit color depth and 4:4:4 sampling.

This high refresh rate solution allows users to operate CPUs from devices at a remotely located workstation —supporting DisplayPort video devices, keyboards, and pointing devices — over a single duplex fiber cable and can extend resolutions in 5120X1440 at 144 hertz or 1920x1080 at 240Hz up to 5Km. With built in USB-HID supporting gaming keyboards, these

devices allow ultra-fast response time demanded by professional gamers.

Benefits of the Draco Ultra Gaming Extenders include ease of setup for remote gaming station during staging and competition while removing noisy CPU’s from the desktop command center. Ultra-fast response time offers uninterrupted lag or eliminates tearing while transmitting the refresh rate transparently between the graphics card and monitor.

These extenders can also support audio transmission via the DisplayPort interface, eliminating the need for additional audio modules and enabling playback of the audio signal on monitors with integrated loudspeakers. It is also possible to integrate optional Draco vario mezzanine modules for digital audio input and output and for data signals such as USB 2.0 and RS-232 / RS-422 when upgraded to a larger enclosure.

Features and Benefits • Reduce desktop clutter by moving noisy computers to a remote locations thus freeing up your gameplay areas with reduced cabling above and below your work table area.

• Protect your computer hardware from malicious activities by moving it to a secure location up to 5Km from a game workstation.

• Get perfect video refresh rates up to 240Hz for 1920 x 1080 and up to 144Hz at 5120 X 1440 with transparent pass-through between the extender transmitter and receiver modules.

• Supporting DisplayPort 1.2 and USB-HID standard with options to include embedded USB 2.0 for specialty keyboards.

• Optional accessory hardware makes it easy to mount the unit out-of-site under the table or fitted inside an optional chassis enclosure for rack mounting.

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INTEVI, INC.

Intevi Digital Booking I

ntevi provides solutions to simplify the management and optimization of your Digital workplace.

In partnership with Sharing Cloud and utilizing their Instant Booking platform, Intevi’s Digital Booking suite of products focuses on the challenges associated with the management and efficiency of both bookable spaces (Meeting Rooms, Huddles Spaces, Conference Rooms, Classrooms) and emerging trends in hot desks (hoteling).

We provide a wide range of tools that support a user on his/her journey from reserving a space to participating in an effective meeting.

Many solutions on the market focus on allowing users to book a space from their calendar tool … or walk up to an available space and reserve a specific room for a period of time.

But in today’s, ever-changing workplaces, employees need to be able to locate available spaces that meet their needs - maybe rooms with a certain capacity, available AV/IT resources, or add-on services like food and beverages, and they need to be able to reserve these spaces, irrespective of where the user is when they want to make the reservation.

To reserve a meeting room the user has multiple options : • Book from their mobile app where their identity is confirmed via Single Sign On credentials.

• Book from within their preferred Calendar tool (e.g. Microsoft Outlook (with our Outlook Plug-in) or Google G-Suite).

• Book from the web accessible Instant Booking

portal‚Äö√Ѭ∂. Or • Book from a physical device such as our 10.1” or 3.5” RoomPads.

These devices natively support a range of NFC/ RFID/MiFare access control badges — making it simple to check in with the badges employees already have ‚Äö√Ѭ∂. but you decide the rooms where you need authentication for these ad hoc reservations.

• Scan a QR Code on an available desk And lastly‚Äö√Ѭ∂.

• Book from one of our Global RoomPad kiosks which show 3D floor maps, status of all rooms and desks (available or busy) and breadcrumb directions to get from the kiosk to any meeting room or desk in the building (or campus).

Our SaaS implementation, supports simultaneous bi-directional synchronization with the most popular calendar and email tools, including Office365, Microsoft Exchange and Google G-Suite.

While other platforms force clients to choose ONE

of these, we can support multiple different instances at the same time - particularly helpful for companies with subsidiaries using different calendar tools … or more commonly for organizations who are migrating from Microsoft Exchange over to Office365. …. and the beauty is that all of these different booking methods are completely synchronized….so if you reserve a space from Outlook, this shows up on the RoomPad panel, book from your Mobile App and this is shown on the Global RoomPad - all synchronized immediately.

The newest addition to our capabilities is the integration of both presence/motion sensors and people counting sensors to ensure that reserved resources are actually being used.

Our management system also allows the integration of service booking (food and beverage, AV services, white glove meeting setup, divisible room configuration) as well as reporting of common issues , such as furniture or technology issues, or facilities/cleaning requests.

And our extensive data analytics portal allows clients to view utilization information for all resources under management — both places and people.

To summarize, Intevi’s Digital Booking solution provides a unique combination of resource booking for rooms, huddle spaces and hot desks, as well as integrated wayfinding, facilities management integration and detailed analytics that help prove ROI, and drive employee efficiency.

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JUST ADD POWER

3G+ 767DSS transmitter I

n addition to distributing Ultra HD and 4K video with HDCP 2.2 over a single Cat-5e cable, the Just Add Power J+P 3G+ 767DSS transmitter takes Ultra HD-over-IP systems to the next level by adding compatibility with Dante and AES67 audio networks, with separate switching of audio and video. The 767DSS is the industry’s first solution to feature the latest Dante 7.1 chipset, allowing installers to input up to eight audio channels from the J+P system for playout on Danteenabled and AES67 devices, and extract up to eight channels from the audio network for playout across the J+P system. The 767DSS is backwards-compatible with legacy two-channel Dante and AES67 devices, while offering higher performance with lower compression — bitrates of 176.4 and 192 kHz — and latency as low as 0.25 ms on Gigabit Ethernet. Secondary connectivity is built in for glitch-free performance and to provide redundancy for high-availability applications. The transmitter supports control inputs with RS-232 and IR. As with all models in the J+P lineup, it integrates seamlessly with any generation of the company’s products. This allows integrators to select the J+P solution that best fits the job, providing an evolutionary, scalable, systems-approach to 4K video signal distribution requirements.

For integrators, the 767DSS brings cross-compatibility with hundreds of Dante- and AES67-enabled solutions to the Ultra HD-over-IP system — from digital signal processors to mixing consoles — with separate audio and video switching. The result is that all audio can be played everywhere in a commercial space, whether it’s a projector, video wall, or Dante-

enabled amplifier or hanging PoE speaker. By offering backwards-compatibility with legacy Dante and AES67 devices, the transmitter allows integrators to enjoy these benefits without the expense of purchasing new equipment. For high-availability applications, built-in redundancy provides increased reliability and glitchfree performance.

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KRAMER ELECTRONICS USA

VIA Connect PLUS V

IA Connect PLUS provides simultaneous wired and wireless presentation and collaboration for a variety of spaces with no need for any additional hardware. This cost‚àíeffective solution includes all the benefits of VIA Connect PRO together with an HDMI input. With any laptop or mobile device, meeting participants can display or stream full uninterrupted HD video (up to 1080p60), images and documents, or share any size file. Latest additions to the software include the integration of Zoom and Bluejeans video conferencing software, as well as a new Digital Signage feature.

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LEA PROFESSIONAL

LEA Connect Series Amplifier T

he world’s first Internet of Things (IOT) enabled, professional-grade amplifier family — the Connect Series. Perfectly suited for small to medium scale installations, these two and four channel amps feature direct HiZ (70V or 100V) or LoZ selectable by channel.

With three ways to connect, you can engage the built in WiFi access point, connect to the venue’s WiFi, or use the FAST Ethernet to connect to any local area network via Cat5 or Cat6 cable. The Connect Series also features analog inputs, Dante inputs and external I/O control for remote on/off and fault monitoring.

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LEYARD & PLANAR, A LEYARD COMPANY

Leyard DirectLight X Video Wall System T

he next-generation Leyard DirectLight X LED Video Wall System expands the award-winning Leyard DirectLight LED Video Wall System platform to deliver the ultimate complete LED solution. Leyard DirectLight X supports a range of fine pixel pitches and includes industry-leading wall mount, full front service access, off-board hot-swap power supplies and modern, web-based control and management software. With the off-board Leyard Video Controller, it becomes the industry’s first LED video wall solution to embed advanced video processing directly into the product.

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LYNTEC

Xtend Power Control Series B

uilding upon its leadership in flexible and scalable power control, LynTec new Xtend Power Control (XPC) Series remote relay modules extend the reach of its relay panels and motorized circuit breakers. The series solves the expensive and complex challenge of controlling circuits that are being fed from a panel on the other side of the venue. They can use one or more of the XPC remote relay options to tie their equipment into the existing RPC controller in their motorized circuit breaker panel, an RPCR electrical relay panel, or NPAC rack-mounted relay panel without having to bring their electricity all the way back to that panel.

Each module can be conveniently placed in the rack, on rigging, behind line arrays, or anywhere. Each module contains an electrical connection, a power plug, and an Ethernet port. Integration is simple and straightforward: Connect the module to a power source and the network, and then plug in the equipment that needs power control. Using LynTec’s IP-based GUI, users can set up and customize the control and sequencing for each device.

The XPC Series includes: XRM 20 20-amp relay module with two independent relays to control the two onboard duplex plugs; XRM 30 30-amp relay module with a single relay switch that controls a single 30A L5-30 receptacle; XRS 20 1RU rack-mounted sequencer powered from a 20-amp circuit to provide control to three duplex receptacles, each of which has its own relay switch for onboard sequencing; and a XRS 80

hardwired vertical rack-mounted sequencer strip that can manage up to four 20-amp circuits that power four corresponding duplexes, each with its own relay switch to provide onboard control.

The family also includes the XPC standalone controller. This provides integrators with all the capabilities and features of the popular and time-tested RPC controller in a standalone 1RU rack-mounted enclosure. The controller allows customers with a way to operate one or more remotely placed relay modules

spread out over an extended area or venue even when a RPC, RPCR or NPAC panel is not on site. It can control AVL systems across multiple control zones and protocols and offers customizable step rates and delay settings for sequencing, load shedding at the circuit level for emergency off, auto-on for egress lighting, a built-in timer for automated control, and more. It can also interface with any third-party control system that communicates with Telnet, HTTP, DMX512, sACN, or contact closures.

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MAGEWELL

Pro ConvertAIO RX - NDI decoder M

agewell’s Pro Convert AIO RX hardware-based NDI® decoder seamlessly bridges AV-over-IP workflows with traditional video presentation and display equipment. Converting live NDI streams into high-quality SDI or HDMI outputs for connection to baseband devices such as monitors and projectors, the low-latency decoder simplifies the use of NewTek’s popular media-over-IP technology in applications such as digital signage, video walls and image magnification (IMAG).

Just as Magewell’s Pro Convert encoders enable users to connect SDI or HDMI-based video sources such as cameras into flexible, IP-based production infrastructures, the Pro Convert AIO RX lets integrators and end-users convert any NDI stream for output to baseband presentation or distribution equipment such as displays, projectors and routers. It can also be used to integrate legacy equipment such as switchers into NDI-enabled production workflows, or simply paired with an NDI encoder to enable long-distance transport of audio, video and power (PoE) over a single IP network cable.

The Pro Convert AIO RX helps customers maximize their investments in production, distribution and display equipment as they transition to IP, but is also designed to be a catalyst for accelerating the adoption of NDI in the professional AV market. It affordably opens the door for using NDI in video-enhanced digital signage; large-scale video walls; multi-site video distribution; image magnification (IMAG) in churches and entertainment venues; and other presentation applications.

The compact, plug-and-play Pro Convert AIO RX features DHCP-based automatic network configura-

tion, while a browser-based interface provides access to status monitoring and advanced features such as FPGA-based up/down/cross-conversion. Two on-device buttons also enable users to select source content and match the output format to their target display without requiring a computer: one for choosing between all NDI streams available on the network, and a second for picking a preset output resolution and frame rate.

The Pro Convert AIO RX decodes NDI streams and outputs them over HDMI or SDI interfaces at resolutions up to 1080p HD. For users wishing to decode and

output 4K NDI streams, Magewell is adding similar decoding capabilities to the company’s Pro Convert HDMI 4K Plus and Pro Convert SDI 4K Plus encoders.

Owners of existing Pro Convert HDMI 4K Plus, Pro Convert SDI 4K Plus, Pro Convert HDMI Plus and Pro Convert SDI Plus encoders can add decoding abilities with a simple firmware update. Once upgraded, the units can be easily switched between encoding and decoding modes through the browser-based interface, providing exceptional versatility for users with varying project- or event-based workflows.

[NDI is a registered trademark of NewTek, Inc.]

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MATROX

Monarch EDGE 4K/multi-HD encoder T

he Matrox Monarch EDGE is a multi-channel, low-latency, low-bitrate encoder equipped with SDI and SMPTE ST 2110 connections. This low-power, 4Kcapable appliance encodes UHD feeds up to 3840x2160 50/60 fps for webcasting workflows, and can also serve as a remote feed encoder for REMI productions, whether produced in the cloud or with in-house equipment. Furthermore, its small form factor, quad HD I/O design allows it to encode independent high-density feeds for broadcast contribution in uncompromising 4:2:2 10-bit quality.

Product Use Online video and over-the-top platforms (OVPs and OTTs) are constantly evolving. Users can stand out by taking advantage of the latest in webcasting innovations supported on desktop, mobile, and Smart TV web-based video players, such as high-frame rate 4K (HFR), 4K 360 VR, and multi-camera selection. Designed to take on today’s engaging live streaming workflows, Matrox Monarch EDGE provides broadcasters and other video professionals with robust, low-latency, and dynamic H.264 encoding capabilities packaged in a compact, low-power, and portable appliance.

The H.264 codec is universally accepted for web contribution and live streaming. Monarch EDGE’s unique implementation keeps data rates exceptionally low while minimizing latency — all without sacrific-

ing quality. Monarch EDGE’s independent encoding operations per input can be configured to stream to a single or multiple destinations. Each operation benefits from a powerful scaling and de-interlacing engine to ensure only pristine images and audio are encoded.

Product Target Markets Capable of tackling a myriad of workflows, Matrox Monarch EDGE delivers unparalleled, robust encoding power combined with the innumerable applications and universal availability of the H.264 codec. Monarch EDGE’s practical, compact design makes it ideal for installation in a fly-pack, OB van, or with a second Monarch EDGE unit in a 1RU-rack space. Its 4K/multi-HD inputs make Monarch EDGE ideal for any live event

covered by multiple camera feeds, such as sporting events and concerts. As a high-density encoding platform, Monarch EDGE can accept four independent HD inputs and deliver multiple streams per input, making it suitable for central equipment room installations.

Viewers with 4K TVs can benefit from the downscaling capabilities of mainstream OVPs, which leverage Monarch EDGE’s high-frame-rate encoding power.

Likewise, these mainstream OVPs, like YouTube, are now offering multi-camera experiences that are enhanced by Monarch EDGE’s four synchronized inputs.

Furthermore, specialty media servers targeting coaching and sports officiating markets can also take advantage of Monarch EDGE’s four synchronized inputs to feed their multi-angle replay and review platforms.

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MATROX GRAPHICS INC.

Mura IPX 12G-SDI capture cards T

he latest addition to Matrox’s award-winning capture card and video wall portfolio, Matrox Mura IPX 12G-SDI capture and IP encode/decode cards are the world’s highest-density, single-slot boards.

These new cards feature four SDI captures alongside a dedicated onboard network interface controller (NIC), offering unprecedented multi-channel SDI capture, encode, stream, record, and decode capabilities from a single-slot hardware component.

With the new Matrox Mura IPX 12G-SDI cards, AV and system integrators and OEMs can mix and match these innovations with Matrox Mura IPX 4K DisplayPort™ 1.2 and 4K HDMI® capture card options to build premium, best-of-breed video wall controller solutions—whether it’s for creating small-scale systems for digital signage, conference or classroom presentations, or medium-sized and large multi-board configurations for security, traffic management, or control rooms.

Key features and benefits: • Unrivaled SDI support from a single card featuring two 12G-SDI and two 3G-SDI connectors to capture a wide range of SDI sources.

• Unrivaled encoding and decoding support from a single card, featuring up to two 4Kp60, four 4Kp30, eight 1080p60, sixteen 1080p30, or exponentially more SD streams.

• Stream and record an entire video wall or selected regions of interest, with pixel for pixel or scaled down representation of the display wall anywhere on the network.

• Access system or graphics memory for a given application to obtain the raw data and perform a variety

of processing operations—including analysis, warping, and rendering, among others.

• Advanced and robust video processing functions—including crop, rotation, flip, mirror, alpha blend, color key, and more—for smoother post-production effects.

• Single-slot, multi-functional board design that offers high-density connections with the smallest available footprint. This streamlines the integration process using less hardware components while reducing cost

and maintenance.

• Full compatibility with Matrox capture card and video wall products, as well as a wide range of thirdparty graphics cards, allowing integrators to mix and match components to build video walls to the scale required.

• Complete range of video wall software, SDKs, and libraries that allow OEMs and developers to deploy intuitive, ready-to-use software or build custom interfaces and applications.

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MATROX GRAPHICS INC.

QuadHead2Go multi-monitor controllers L

everaging decades of distinctive expertise and innovation in multi-display solutions, Matrox introduces its most recent breakthrough: the Matrox¬¨¬© QuadHead2Go™ multi-monitor controller.

Capable of driving four displays from one signal, the QuadHead2Go multi-monitor controllers are available in both system-independent appliance and singleslot card forms, providing convenient deployment options, and complete video wall scalability and flexibility. QuadHead2Go is designed to power any video wall configuration of any possible dimension, from any video source—reliably delivering flawless image quality across expansive video wall displays. QuadHead2Go’s on-device buttons and pre-set configurations ensure an out-of-the-box, trouble-free installation experience. The included Matrox PowerWall™ software offers an intuitive and feature-rich interface to effortlessly configure the latest emerging, artistic, and innovative video walls, making installations as easy as 1-2-3.

Key features and benefits: • Drive up to four pristine quality Full HD displays from a single 4Kp60 video signal at full RGB 8:8:8 and YUV 4:4:4 color support.

• Expand to a video wall configuration of any size by using multiple QuadHead2Go units.

• Create a video wall from any content source, including professional graphics cards and integrated GPUs, video wall controllers, digital signage players, media players, decoders, laptops, NUCs, set-top boxes, gaming consoles, and more.

• Design modern and artistic video wall layouts with free rein—each output can have its own resolution, be independently rotated (90, 180, and 270 degrees), cropped, upscaled, downscaled, and positioned anywhere.

• Fashion countless forms of setups—arrange displays in 4x1, 1x4, 2x2, 3x1, 1x3, 2x1, or 1x2 rectangular

configurations, in portrait or landscape, or other nonrectangular/artistic configurations—and combine/ scale them to create large-scale, captivating video walls.

• Simplify installation with guaranteed out-of-thebox plug and play when using the default configuration of 2x2 in landscape—set up without installing software or even connecting a video source.

• Design any custom configuration/array with the intuitive Matrox PowerWall software.

• Ensure compatibility with professional-grade graphics cards with native DisplayPort™ 1.2 support— no adapter required.

• Eliminate physical handling by controlling and updating the units remotely from anywhere on the network (LAN).

• Select and set the display layout by cycling through pre-set configurations using an on-device button—there is no need to install software when using a pre-set configuration.

• Set up display positions, fine-tune bezels, and also troubleshoot with ease, by accessing the built-in or presaved images directly from the appliance, together with display identification information that includes the ID number and the resolution of each output.

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MEYER SOUND

ULTRA-X40 Compact Loudspeaker D

esignated ULTRA-X40, the new loudspeaker series features a concentric driver configuration, new amplifier and processor technologies drawn from the LEO® Family of line array loudspeakers, a rotatable horn, an extraordinary power-to-size/weight ratio, and a wide selection of versatile rigging options.

Drawing from the proven design approach of LEO Family loudspeakers, the ULTRA-X40 employs a concentric driver configuration with dual 8-inch neodymium magnet cone drivers coupled to a low-mid waveguide surrounding the single 3-inch diaphragm high-frequency compression driver. The 110º x 50º constant-Q HF horn is easily field rotatable and working in concert with the concentric design it ensures that the full bandwidth coverage pattern will be uniform with either horizontal or vertical orientation.

It also incorporates a newly designed and highly efficient 3-channel class D amplifier that produces a total peak output power of 1950 W with a maximum sustained current draw of only 1.3 A. Preliminary performance specifications include an operating frequency range of 60 Hz to 18 kHz, with

linear peak SPL of 130.5 dB measured with M-Noise and 128 dB with pink noise. Highly refined signal processing with advanced phase alignment circuits results in phase response of ¬¨¬± 45º from 100 Hz to 16 kHz. Another variant in the ULTRA-X40 family, the ULTRA-X40-2, offers the same performance but with the coverage pattern define by a narrower 60º x 50º constant-Q HF horn.

The rear-panel features a female XLR 3-pin input connector with a male loop output. The optional RMS™ remote system monitoring module provides comprehensive monitoring of loudspeaker parameters from a host computer running Compass® software. In addition, the optional XLR 5-pin connectors version of the input board accommodates both balanced audio and RMS signals. AC line power is furnished via loopthrough powerCON20 connectors.

Housed in a premium multi-ply birch enclosure with textured finish, ULTRA-X40 loudspeakers measure 12.5 inches (317 mm) wide, 22.31 inches (567 mm) high and 14 inches (356 mm) deep.

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MIDDLE ATLANTIC PRODUCTS A BRAND OF LEGRAND | AV

Premium+ PDU with RackLink™ M

iddle Atlantic’s is building upon the award-winning, proven RackLink™ technology platform with the new Premium+ PDU with RackLink™ featuring a simplified UI with more control, more data and maximum security. Empowering integrators with the data to understand exactly what the system is doing- down to the individual outlet. Available in horizontal and compact models, the new solution provides superior protection with under/over voltage, filtering, industryleading surge detection and protection with Middle Atlantic’s patented Series Protection. In addition, it provides accurate power monitoring and logging for current, voltage, watts, as well as capabilities to monitor the system to maintain optimal environmental conditions inside the rack in real time. These enhanced environmental monitoring capabilities allow for up to 32 individual sensors that can connect to a single unit. Built through a partnership with Raritan and its XERUS™ platform, it delivers the AV industry’s most comprehensive suite of network security capabilities to assure maximum data safety through encryption leveraging SSL/TLS Certificates, SSH and HTTPS. This deep system insight enables integrators to understand exactly what any AV system is doing at any moment, optimize energy management and solve simple problems through comprehensive, flexible control options for proactive system management and restoration if necessary.

More than power distribution, the Premium+ PDU

with RackLink™ is the most comprehensive remote system management in the industry. Developed around a platform that has been proven on the most secure networks in the world, this next-generation power distribution unit provides unmatched monitoring, control, logging, security and power protection capabilities available for demanding AV applications. The

RackLink’s comprehensive control options, including IP, RESTful API, SNMP v3/MIB, CLI, RS-232, and dry contact allows integrators to control locally or virtually through third-party AV control systems, cloud platforms and SNMP for flexible management that is smarter, faster and providing a foundational element to AVaaS.

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NEC DISPLAY SOLUTIONS OF AMERICA

LED-FA015I2-137 direct view LED display T

he NEC direct view indoor LED FA Series provides crystal clear images for the ultimate visual experience and are the ideal solutions for today’s demanding applications. This 137” Full HD kit is built with NEC’s 1.58mm LED-FA015i2 module designed for vibrant and colorful content visualization and is ideal for viewing from 3 to 8 feet away. Boardrooms, auditoriums, retail and airport signage, situational awareness, broadcast and museums are just some of the applications where the NEC FA Series is designed to be integrated. The FA Series is engineered with multicolor LEDs that deliver improved contrast, uniformity and viewing angles compared to other similar direct view LEDs and have no external cables required for installation. With full redundancy designed in for reliability, the front serviceable design allows easy access and quick maintenance when needed. NEC offers full planning and design, installation and post installation maintenance support, ensuring customers get a custom tailored solution allowing them to focus on what’s most important The FA015i2 includes full HD (1920x1080) resolution with a refresh rate of greater than or equal to 2880 Hz. It also features built in data and power redundancy ensuring the display remains operational in the event

of a single controller of power supply failure. Shallow depth (3.2” installed) and reduced weight allow

for greater installation flexibility and also meet ADA requirements.

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NEC DISPLAY SOLUTIONS OF AMERICA

UN551S Video Wall Display T

he 55” NEC UN551S utilizes S-IPS panel technology to provide a superior signage solution for building video walls. With excellent off-angle viewing and far less color shift than traditional video wall panels, this display is ideal for broadcast, retail and command and control applications. On top of that, these displays are designed for the rigors of 24/7 operation with advanced heat management capabilities in which internal temperature sensors automatically activate fan-based cooling if excess heat builds up within the unit. Other advanced technologies of this model include direct LED backlighting with localized dimming for improved brightness uniformity and higher dynamic contrast ratio. The display’s 700cd/ m¬¨‚⧠max brightness combined with full HD resolution will capture the attention of the audience .These displays are also capable of daisy-chaining UHD (3840 x 2160) resolution so that the entire video wall can be 4x that of FHD regardless of the size of the wall. With these features, an even smaller area between neighboring displays and commercial brightness of 700 nits, this display clearly showcases NEC’s vast experience in the video wall market.

Some more features of the UN551S includes: a mere

0.9mm inactive border allows for an even more homogenous image across the entire wall; auto ID feature reduces install time in the single press of a button; and

OPS slot technology allows for the integration of single board computers and interface expansion slot allows for legacy equipment connectivity.

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NEMAL ELECTRONICS INC

Stadium-4 Plenum Cable System N

emal’s Stadium-4 Plenum Cable System is a major step forward in performance and ease of installation for all multi-camera HDTV/SMPTE cable installations. It brings to the market the ability to install HD camera systems in stadiums, houses of worship, and other venues requiring plenum rated cable without specialized tooling or training. It also offers a substantially lower installed cost than any other currently available alternative. Nemal Stadium-4 plenum cable connects up to 4 HDTV cameras over 1000 meters or more, using a single flexible UL plenum rated cable

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NEWLINE INTERACTIVE

IP75 Interactive Touch Display T

est out the latest wave in technology, bringing you more effective collaboration with stronger network security. The all new IP Series of interactive touch displays brings features such as Linux-based OS, capacitive touch with palm rejection, modular 4k camera and object recognition, bringing the interactive experience to a new level.

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NEXUSLINK

G.hn 2000 Powerline w/4 Ethernet Ports NEW G.HN POWERLINE TECHNOLOGY SAVES TIME AND MONEY. Typically when an installer needs to connect devices to the Internet their first choice is to connect it via a direct Ethernet connection. However, if a home is not already hard wired, or does not have an Ethernet connection readily available in a certain location, then running Ethernet Cable can be time-consuming and costly. Another option would be to connect the devices via WiFi. Though the implementation is less effort, the use of WiFi makes Internet networks less reliable, especially for HD video requirements. This is where G.hn Powerline enters. G.hn Powerline technology uses the home’s existing electrical wiring to bring Internet connectivity to anywhere there is an outlet. You would simply plug one of these adapters into an outlet and the router and then plug the second adapter in an outlet closest to where you need Internet connectivity.

G.hn Powerline is the best option as it delivers the highest performance with minimal interference and provides a direct-wired connection without the cost of additional installation.

NEXUSLINK BY COMTREND’S NEW GPL-2000S4 G.HN WAVE 2 POWERLINE ADAPTER ALLOWS INSTALLERS TO QUICKLY AND EASILY DEPLOY ENTERTAINMENT SYTEMS. The GPL-2000S4 takes G.hn Powerline technology a step further. Not only does it deliver a reliable and

convenient wired Internet connection, but it also is equipped with four Gigabit Ethernet ports so that AV tech installers can connect multiple devices anywhere there is an outlet. Instead of having to run Ethernet cable throughout the home, the installer can connect up to four Ethernet-enabled devices with one adapter.

Connecting devices such as receivers, gaming consoles, streaming devices, and more can be achieved in minutes instead of hours.

WHAT SETS THIS SOLUTION APART? Powerline technology has made significant improvements in reliability and speeds since it first became available. Today, NexusLink offers Powerline with a new standard called G.hn. Through the use of technologies like NDIM (network domain interference mitigation), LDPC/FEC (forward error correction), and unique G.hn algorithms, G.hn is able to provide the highest robustness against noise in all environments, solve MDU neighboring networks interference efficiently, and support the highest sustainable throughputs around the home, even in the worst case and longest distances.

Today, NexusLink offers both Wave 1 and Wave 2 G.hn technology for both cost-sensitive applications and high-performance applications. NexusLink’s Powerline offerings can be used together in the same network to add Wireless, single or multiple Ethernet connections, and PoE.

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PLAN IT AV, LLC

PlanIt AV P

lanIt AV simplifies AV management and lifecycle planning for corporations, educational institutions and places of worship. It allows Tech Managers to easily create multi-year project plans to update their AV Systems.

PlanIt AV product features include: • Lifecycle Project Planning — keeps systems up-todate with multi-year capital plans for consistent year over year spending • AV Management — organizes AV inventory and pertinent documentation to speed trouble shooting and get systems back online quickly AV Mangers first see their My PlanIt Dashboard — an overview of the rooms and equipment they manage.

The Systems page is organized into - Buildings, Rooms and Equipment - to easily navigate their systems.

Buildings on the Systems page shows a carousel of tiles, one for each building, across the top. Each tile displays number of rooms with installed AV systems in the building and the core equipment age. Clicking on a building tile reveals an easy to sort and search list of rooms in the building. Clicking on a room opens the detailed Room View.

Room View displays all information about the room — most importantly the last AV install date, expected lifecycle and estimated replacement cost. This information will become the user’s multi-year AV Project Plan.

Room View also shows uploaded pictures and relevant documents (e.g. architectural and engineering drawings, manuals and other files) and Managers can easily update any of the information.

Rooms on the Systems page displays a list of all rooms which can be searched and sorted. Again, clicking on a room opens it in the Room View.

Equipment on the Systems page shows a list of all equipment in the inventory. Again, easily searched

and sorted. Clicking on a piece of equipment opens the Equipment View, which functions much like the Room View.

Indicators on the rooms and equipment list let Managers know if the planned update is within the lifecycle of the equipment. Green means the planned replacement of the system is within the expected lifecycle of the core equipment. Yellow means the equipment will be past its life expectancy. This allows the Managers to make any necessary adjustments.

The Project Planning page reveals the multi-year AV Capital Project Plan - shown as a bar graph at the top, with an overview of AV projects and cost by year below. Clicking on a year displays a list of rooms to be updated. Clicking on a room opens the Room View allowing the Managers to update the plan as needed. (see image) Information is added through ‘+’ Menu. In addition to basic information, managers can also enter:

Add Building — # of floors, key contacts and more Add Room — room type (conference room, classroom, huddle room, etc.), tier (priority level of room), integrator, room dimensions, ceiling height & type, seating type & capacity and more Add Equipment — manufacturer, model, class (core, peripheral, furniture), category (video, audio, etc.), MAC/IP address, warranty information and more Clone Room — easily creates a room based on a similar room already in PlanIt AV Data may also be imported from a spreadsheet.

PlanIt AV is launching in the summer of 2019 with a robust roadmap of additional features. Coming in the 4th quarter of 2019: RFP Tool — create and manage RFPs from the AV Project Plan Integrator/Consultant Version — access to support multiple client accounts PlanIt AV: AV Lifecycle Management Made Easy

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POWERSOFT

Mezzo

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ezzo is a new line expressly designed for the AV/ IT market, consists of eight amplifier models, each offering different power and connectivity options.

Mezzo, which is perfectly suited for corporate, hospitality and educational environments, is a self-configuring amplifier system that delivers unprecedented power and flexibility in a highly compact, Class-D technology design that is easy to install and operate.

Mezzo is a highly reliable and flexible system from one of the leading innovators in amplifier technology — making it ideal for a range of fixed application scenarios. Further, Mezzo is simple to set up and can be monitored remotely, making it attractive to integrators seeking reduced installation times and more efficient deployment of A/V staff in the field.

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PROVIDEOINSTRUMENTS

VeCOAX PIXEL P

rovideoinstruments VeCOAX PIXEL is a firstgeneration product that innovates the standards of everyday units. With its impeccable small size, slick look and vibrant Ferrari red color, the VeCOAX PIXEL stands out not only in appearance but as well as performance. The PIXEL can fit anywhere and installs within minutes, it offers 720p Dolby HDMI to any existing TV Coaxial Cables as HDTV Channel to unlimited TV sources. Perfect for Security cameras and surveillance systems. The PIXEL replaces Video Extenders & Matrixes for a fraction of the cost, to Send HDMI Video as TV Channels direct to TVs, no need for special cables or parts at each TV. It’s so simple and efficient!

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VeCOAX BROADCAST T

he VeCOAX BROADCAST is a one stop solution, that connects all your signals in one place: finally, one revolutionary box to manage everything including groundbreaking 4k over coax and a lot more.

The newest technologies are condensed in one box, offering the Broadcast needs for rackmount, dual power supply, 24/7 operation and hot swap customizable modules, for extreme reliability and future proof. Together with an integrated IP switch allowing perfect separation between management and IP streaming for max security in big installations. The VeCOAX BROADCAST can install Multiple Input Cards to accommodate all your signals such as OTA Antennas, Dish Antennas, HDMI SDI AV Video sources feeds, Incoming IP Streaming from Internet or other sources, 4K Video Sources, IPTV, Videowall Processors, Media & Computer Players, and any other combination of TV Signal Feeds. The VeCOAX BROADCAST is so simple and efficient!

The VeCOAX broadcast is designed specifically for high-quality broadcasting, but it can be customized for a diverse assortment of applications, including, but not limited to, residential homes, corporate, hospital-

ity, government and houses of worship. Providing broadcasting quality at an affordable price point, the VeCOAX broadcast creates a reliable, versatile solution for any integrator project. Integrator’s can combine multiple units for additional channels, high-density

DTV processors, meanwhile, conserving rack space and installation costs.

The VeCOAX BROADCAST has been awarded PRODUCT OF THE YEAR 2019 from the National Association of Broadcasters in April.

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ROSS VIDEO

Ultrix IP Software Defined Platform U

ltrix-IP and associated control innovations are the logical evolutions of Ross’ award-winning Ultrix connectivity platform. The Ultrix-IP-IO board now allows for customers to route and process signals via both IP & SDI transport streams agnostically using industry standards into one of the most powerful, integrated software-defined hardware platforms. As such, all the functionality of Ultrix including UHD switching, integrated multi-viewers, full audio processing, frame synchronization, clean switching, and an architecture supporting continuing SW feature progression, uniquely allows customers to deploy complete broadcast solutions for SDI, hybrid, or even all-IP topologies depending on what’s right for their requirements. In addition, when combined with the innovative Ultricore IP software license that is housed in Ultricore BCS, users can build and operate their systems just like they do with today’s control surfaces, substantially lowering the barrier to transition to this technology. Given the unique architecture and complete feature set integration that allows for hardware virtualization based on a software definable feature set, Ultrix is uniquely positioned like no other solution in the market to allow users to optimize their system architectures with a fully

integrated solution, minimize disruption to current workflows by presenting I/O independent of type into a seamless matrix space, and assist in the transition to

IP by providing an upgradeable platform and complete integrated features set - routing, MV, processing, & audio management.

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ROSS VIDEO

Ross pro-xi Workstation Integrator P

ro-xi allows you to simultaneously monitor and manage multiple computer systems, in real-time, from a single workstation, using one mouse and one keyboard.

Control room operators are frequently overwhelmed by an increasing number of computer systems and an escalating amount of information. These operators must often manage 10-12-15 or more computer systems to perform their jobs. Finding and analyzing information, responding to alarms, and managing multiple systems is challenging and often chaotic.

These problems are solved by the Ross pro-xi Workstation Integrator, which revolutionizes the way operators access and interact with information. Operators can simultaneously view and control multiple, disparate computer systems on one integrated workstation.

• Focus on critical information with high-quality, scalable thumbnails and sub-windows.

• Re-position and re-size thumbnails and sub-win-

dows for maximum efficiency.

• Supercharge your KVM system and access full, robust, virtual control from anywhere on the network.

• Operate one workstation while simultaneously

monitoring other workstations on a single display.

• Create, save, and instantly recall up to 99 customizable layouts to meet multiple operators’s work requirements.

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SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION

4K Ultra-HD interactive displays S

harp is proud to introduce three new large-format 4K Ultra-HD interactive displays at InfoComm 2019. Designed to show and tell in the digital age, the 85” Class (84 9/16” diagonal) PN-L851H, 75” Class (74 1/16” diagonal) PN-L751H and 65” Class (64 ¬¨Œ©” diagonal) PN-L651H provide pristine clarity to see small text and fine details in images. Features include:

Cutting-Edge Panel Technology They have a pre-installed controller and built-in whiteboard, as well as wireless functionality. The displays excel in demanding professional settings, including architecture and engineering. The panel boasts new optical technology that uses advanced opto-mechanics and signal process. Its anti-glare film minimizes fingerprint soiling and reduces reflections so that even in the brightest of rooms, content can easily be read.

Built-in Controller with IWB Launcher and Wireless Connectivity Equipped with a built-in controller with IWB launcher, these interactive displays can start up immediately with no need to hook up to a PC. Meanwhile, their wireless LAN and Bluetooth® compatibility allow connection to Windows® and Android™ smartphones, tablets and computers.

Direct Drawing and Simultaneous Writing The Direct Drawing feature allows users to use the LCD monitor like a regular whiteboard, with a simple write-and-erase function. Screen captures can be saved as PF files, either on internal storage or on external storage devices. The LCD panels have a natural feel, as if using a traditional pen on paper, and allow you to use your finger or the bundled touch pen, which gives a Sharp Pen-on Paper® writing experience. The touchscreen supports up to 20 touch points, allowing up to four people at a time to add input using their fingers

Enhanced usability, includes: Pen-on-Paper Experience: The touch pen glides across the screen without skips or delays, offering a smooth and responsive digital ink experience.

User-Friendly SHARP Pen Software: The SHARP Pen Software Interface has a menu with icons that give you easy access to pen settings and useful functions, including cloud storage, email address book, sticky notes and bookmarks.

MFP Connectivity: Scanned documents can be imported directly to SHARP Pen Software from a compatible Sharp MFP. Onscreen image data can be sent to a PC for storage or to an MFP for printing.

Versatile Installation: The PN-L851H/751H/651H interactive displays are designed to match a diverse range of installation needs, including landscape and portrait.

SHARP Touch VIEWER™ Software: The touchoperated onscreen user interface lets users manipulate different types of files, including Microsoft® Office applications, videos and web pages.

SHARP Display Connect™: The software supports multifaceted wireless communication. Onscreen content can be shared simultaneously with up to 50 devices. Devices connected an also exchange files between themselves.

4K Interactive Signage: The displays are able to handle the demands of 16/7 operations and bring reliable daily performance to retail, office and many other locations.

Quad-Screen Display: By connecting four PCs to the monitor, you can simultaneously display four screens at full-HD, easily switching between singlescreen and quad-screen modes.

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SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION

Windows collaboration display from Sharp I

magine comfortable business meetings with better space utilization, more productive collaboration and minimal setup. It’s now possible with the Windows collaboration display from Sharp.

The Windows collaboration display is designed to enhance teamwork and represents the next generation of technology for enterprise and small-to-medium-size offices. The 4K Ultra-HD 70” Class (69.5” diagonal) interactive display meets Microsoft Windows collaboration display specifications and comes equipped with Sharp’s award-winning touch technology.

The Windows collaboration display features an Internet of Things sensor unit to help monitor meeting environments. These sensors feed back to the Azure Digital Twins platform to communicate information on the following: • Occupancy: Sensors detect the presence of people in the room as well as the location of the speaker to automatically position the microphone.

• Temperature: Room temperature and relative humidity are automatically adjusted for comfort.

• Light: An ambient light sensor adjusts the room’s lighting to reduce eye strain.

• Air quality: Levels of eCO2 (Equivalent Carbon Dioxide) and TVOC (Total Volatile Organic Compounds) are continually measured and adjusted.

It also includes Sharp’s Pen-on-Paper experience, with a 30-point P-CAP Capacitive Touch and four button active pen to create an experience that is as close as possible to writing with a real pen on paper.

The display comes equipped with 4K camera for

videoconferencing, integrated wireless casting to easily share information from external devices, far field microphone and speakers, and USB-C single connection to reduce time spent setting up meeting equipment.

It’s all backed by the cloud to deliver outstanding ease of use and enable the continual analysis of meeting room conditions and usage. It is certified for Microsoft Teams and Skype for Business to offer high-quality audio and video.

The Windows collaboration display provides a

familiar experience because it is designed to work with tools such as Office 365 to bring conversations, content and tools together in one place for improved collaboration. Users can save up to ten minutes by simply entering a room and plugging in a laptop computer via USB-C cable! The connector provides high-speed, high-bandwidth data transfer for multiple functions, including 4K Video, internet network and application data. In addition, a wireless casing allows Windows and Android devices to share information as well.

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SHURE INCORPORATED

Microflex Advance MXA910 w/ IntelliMix W

hether it’s a corporate conference room, government facility, special event venue or higher education campus, pinpointing a top-notch audio solution that easily integrates into the space and provides crystal clear audio is more important than ever. Having been deployed in the tens of thousands of meeting and presentation spaces in some of the world’s largest enterprises, the Shure Microflex® Advance™ (MXA) portfolio of premium networked ceiling and table array microphones has quickly become the leading solution in ceiling-mounted audio capture technology. Offering elegant, versatile, and scalable solutions for A/V conferencing spaces, MXA microphones empower integrators, consultants and meeting participants to embrace collaborative speech environments.

Representing the next evolution in the Microflex Advance portfolio, the new Shure MXA910 Ceiling Array Microphone with IntelliMix® features a robust set of onboard signal processing tools including Acoustic Echo Cancellation, Noise Reduction, and Automatic Mixing that provide high quality noise- and echo-free audio performance.

Designed for spaces that demand an effortless, seamless and connected audio solution, the MXA910 with IntelliMix® enables broad, cost-effective deployment within an attractive industrial design—suitable for

a variety of rooms with specific aesthetics requirements. With a variety of mounting options as well as simplified setup and configuration, the state-of-the-art microphone technology delivers compelling, discrete communication.

The MXA910 with IntelliMix can directly connect to a hardware or software codec utilizing the DSP

embedded in the ceiling microphone.

When used in conjunction with a Shure audio network interface (ANI), the MXA910 with IntelliMix provides users with a simplified room solution that provides a microphone and DSP in one cost-effective package. Integrators can also incorporate multiple MXA910s and the Shure IntelliMix P300 Audio Conferencing Processor for simplified room expansion and scalability thanks to the distributed DSP architecture. The portfolio delivers an unprecedented level of control while reducing cost and streamlining integration and installation.

For systems integrators and consultants, the MXA910 with IntelliMix DSP represents the next evolution of the industry’s leading ceiling array microphone, providing greater out-of-the box performance with less configuration time because of on-board IntelliMix algorithms and improved default lobe coverage positioning—enabling integrators to confidently offer their clients an unmatched audio experience.

To AV/IT end-users, the MXA910 with IntelliMix DSP builds on the success of the industry’s leading array microphone. Enabling deployment of a premium “invisible” audio capture, the solution is also suitable for a variety of room types. The distributed DSP architecture ultimately reduces complexity and overall cost of ownership.

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SILEX INSIGHT

VIPER — Custom 4K HDMI board VIPER — The Ultimate Custom OEM Board for 4K 60FPS 4:4:4 HDMI AV over IP Viper boards from Silex Insight, allows companies to easily and efficiently offer AV over IP solution to their customers. They are fully integrated boards that enable the development of ultra-low latency audio/video over IP products. The transmit and receive boards are production-ready and reduce the development cost of the system. Viper features high resolutions up to 4K/UHD over 1GbE, 2.5GbE and 10GbE. The HDMI 2.0 video is transported over Ethernet after compression with the VC-2 HQ, JPEG 2000 or another codec.

The Viper boards can be used to efficiently transport audio/video streams over an IP network. The TX board is used to interface the HDMI source to the network, while one or multiple RX boards can be used to receive the audio/video stream. Several TX boards can be used on the same network in order to share the content of multiple HDMI sources. Each RX board can select the channel to receive.

Viper includes all the needed features: Zero Latency • Invisible ultra-low latency (less than 1ms) Supports Various Video Codec • In-house development of own video codec IP (JPEG 2000, VC-2) • The platform is built for integration with other codec Low power with PoE or PoE+ support • Ease of Installation and use of PoE built-in safety features • Reliability even in the face of a power loss Secure & Reliable Transmission

• AES 256 Encryption for maximum security • HDCP compliant • Enterprise grade 802.1x Authentication • Scalable forward error correction to support poor IT Infrastructure Maximum Compatibility Using Standard AV Transport • SMPTE 2110 open standard AV Transport • Uncompressed audio through AES67 protocol HDR Support • Supports passthrough for popular HDR standards such as Dolby Vision, HDR, HDR+, HLG Field Upgradable • Over-the-air updates for already installed units Any Resolution • Choose the screen resolution for your needs • Scale to fit different aspect ratios Ultra-fast Switching • Create powerful visual experience, with the ability to switch seamlessly between video sources

Advanced Digital & Analog Audio Transmission • Supports all HDMI2.0 Multichannel Digital Audio standards including Dolby® TrueHD, Dolby Atmos®, DTS HD®, DTS:X®, and uncompressed linear PCM • Audio downmixing from Multichannel Digital Audio to Analog Stereo USB Device Connection • Full passthrough support of USB HID, Smart Card and Mass Storage classes Easy Setup • Integrate to your control system using our robust API • Customizable Web UI interface The Viper products can also be tailored to the customer needs. The on-board SoC FPGA is an extremely flexible solution. The video/audio path is processed in real-time within the FPGA fabric while the processor is handling all the control and configuration of the board. Both the FPGA firmware and the CPU software can be changed to match the needs for the application.

Here are some examples of ideal applications for the Viper board: - Video Conferences - Live Events - Health Care - Bars & Restaurants - Video Walls - Digital Signage - Security - Command & Control - Higher Education - Multi-room Distribution The expertise of Silex Insight in high-end video technology is the guarantee for a fast time-to-market with a high-quality product.

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SILICONCORE TECHNOLOGY

EZ- HD Series - Large Format Display EZ-HD Series with LISA Specifically engineered to simplify the specification process of high resolution LED displays for professional and corporate environments, the SiliconCore EZ-HD displays have been designed to be installed by two engineers in under three hours.

Available in three fixed sizes, 110”, 130”, 165”, each display provides full HD resolution. The LED sections attach to an interlocking frame system which is easy to assemble and clicks into place. Front serviceable and measuring less than 4” (10cm) in depth, the display can be mounted onto any load bearing wall via standardized brackets.

Key features In addition to the specially designed hardware, the SiliconCore EZ-HD displays feature three patented and industry-leading technologies, making this a high performance product.

Featuring proprietary technology, Common Cathode, the screen achieves cooler operating temperatures without the use of fans and uses 40% less power consumption than the display market average, both contributing to enhancing the display performance and lifespan.

As well as emitting less damaging heat, the displays maintain consistent brightness across the whole life of the display - over 100,000 hours for the LEDs. Reaching a maximum brightness of 1200 -1500 nits, this is the brightest display available on the market and provides color uniformity to its viewers.

It also includes SiliconCore’s latest revolutionary

technology, LISA, which increases the durability of the LED display without affecting the brightness or color reproduction. This breakthrough proprietary technology, provides additional protection to the screen enabling usage in high foot traffic areas and protecting the long term investment and reliability in direct view LED displays.

Key benefits What makes the EZ-HD series special, is the speed at which it can be deployed, providing integrators with a product rather than a system design, simplifying the specification process and opening up more applications for the displays. With the addition of the LISA process, the display is afforded additional protection as well as a very touch friendly and durable surface.

For simplicity, displays are available in three fixed sizes; 110”, 130” and 165” diagonal at HD resolution, removing the need for a complicated LED calcula-

tor, and providing a specification which compares to LCD. Utilizing an easy to assemble frame system, integrators can deploy standardized brackets to attach the display to any load bearing wall, which previously required complex architectural modifications. The displays arrive preconfigured to ensure superb image quality without the expertise of aligning the LED cabinets. As a result, installation of the display can be completed by two technicians and within three hours.

Providing the market with a fast, durable and convenient LED solution, enables consultants and integrators to more easily specify SiliconCore’s industry-leading LED technology.

User benefits The EZ-HD series is built for professional environments where high ambient light and visual impact of over 100” is required. The ease of installation and durability in an HD format makes it perfect for a variety of applications for digital signage, retail and corporate environments. As the display is comprised of easy to install sections with the frame structure built in, the transport and time of install is greatly minimized compared to other similar large format displays. End users now have three EZ options: 110” 130” and 165” displays with no glare or seams to disrupt the viewing experience all with the high performance expected in a SiliconCore display. The surface protection provided by the LISA technology preserves the long term investment for the end user and opens up possibilities for touch related experiences.

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SNAPAV

WattBoxÂŽ Ultra-Compact IP Power Outlets T

he WattBox 150 provides IP power and remote monitoring in the smallest form factor in the industry. This budget-friendly UL listed, single-controlled bank with two outlets is designed to stop service calls with OvrC, SnapAV’s free remote management and servicing system. Through the OvrC dashboard, you can reboot and troubleshoot devices remotely, eliminating unnecessary truck rolls. Scheduling features, notifications, and an end-user app make WattBox the ultimate power solution for integrators.

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SONY ELECTRONICS

VPL-FHZ75 and VPL-FHZ70 Laser Projectors S

ony’s new VPL-FHZ75 and VPL-FHZ70 laser projectors cater to the increased market demand for immersive and high brightness projection in midsize environments such as schools, corporations, churches, museums, and entertainment installations.

Offering WUXGA resolution and color light output of 6500lm and 5500lm respectively, the VPL-FHZ75 and VPL-FHZ70 use a newly-developed 0.76-inch LCD panel with an incorporated optical compensator to deliver bright and vibrant images with stunning contrast, offering true blacks and accurate-to-life color reproduction. Developed for BRAVIA™ displays and high-end home theater projectors, Sony’s unique superresolution technology ‘Reality Creation’ analyzes images to the pixel level to enhance clarity in every detail.

Both models come with an innovative ‘intelligent setting’ feature developed using Sony’s long-term experience in laser projection, careful research and detailed feedback from customers. This new feature simplifies the installation process by automatically selecting the best configuration based on the projectors’s environment. The four pre-set modes including meeting/ classrooms, museums, entertainment venues, and multi-screen setups. Whether that’s adapting to a welllit meeting room where brightness is most important, quiet environments such as museums requiring low noise level, or multi-screen usage where color matching is essential, the VPL-FHZ75 and VPL-FHZ70 will optimize their performance in relation to each environment and ensure long-term stable operation.

The projectors’s new 0.76-inch LCD panel with its incorporated optical compensator, combined with bestin-class laser light source technology, provide stunning picture quality with superior reliability.

Powered by the same image quality engine used in Sony’s flagship laser installation model, VPLFHZ120L, the VPL-FHZ75 and VPL-FHZ70 boast an astonishingly high contrast ratio of true black and precise color reproduction.

Additionally, Sony’s unique super-resolution technology, ‘Reality Creation’ delivers enhanced image clarity without increasing digital picture noise and is fine-tuned to maximize the new LCD panel’s performance to ensure the best possible images.

The VPL-FHZ75 and VPL-FHZ70 are equipped with Sony’s innovative ‘intelligent setting’ feature leveraging its long-term experience in laser projector development and analysis of various use cases. The new feature drastically simplifies the installation process and maximizes the performance of the projectors, enabling efficient operation and stable usage for a long period.

With their compact, light-weight and unobtrusive design, the VPL-FHZ75 and VPL-FHZ70 offer outstanding installation flexibility in any environment - even in buildings that may operate in imperfect ambi-

ent light settings, or that include unusually-shaped rooms. The projectors can also be placed in higher-positions than ever before thanks to their industry-widest lens shift capability of Vertical +70%. This offers more options for where the projectors can be positioned, and it ensures that the presenter or visitors will not be distracted by the projector’s light source. In addition, without using keystone, there is virtually no distortion of the image nor digital noise ensuring continuous high picture quality with sharp focus and high brightness.

The VPL-FHZ75 and VPL-FHZ70 are now available in both black and white finishes.

In addition to the VPL-FHZ75 and VPL-FHZ70, Sony offers a full range of laser installation models for any setup, from the 12,000lm VPL-FHZ120L for large venues, to smaller scale solutions like the VPL-PHZ10, 2018’s best-selling installation projector according to PMA Research, which offers reliable picture quality at a cost-effective price.

All laser models can be controlled by IP network with BRAVIA professional displays, allowing users to power on/off projectors and displays simultaneously.

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STARIN

D7 from DTEN P

owerful, simple and affordable. As a plug-and-play solution, DTEN D7 includes all the core components that enable a frictionless video conferencing experience powered by Zoom Rooms for Touch.

Out of the box, it requires no software configuration or complex IT support integration, making it easier and more affordable than ever to bring the power of collaborative video to any space.

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STEWART FILMSCREEN

Luxus

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ith a 70-year legacy of providing best-in-class projection screens to the AV and film industry, Stewart Filmscreen is a family-run company that embodies the American spirit of invention and innovation. The company is staying on top of the industry’s latest video technology evolution and design trends with the reengineering of its venerable, landmark original — the Luxus Classic Model Retractable Below Ceiling Screen System. The affordable retractable screen solution has been an industry favorite since it was introduced in 1987.

Redesigned from the ground up, the new Luxus is bold and sleek, complementing even the most modern corporate, education, gaming and virtual reality, or residential applications requiring images in widths up to 13 feet 3 inches.

What you can’st see makes the screen even more appealing: The internal mechanics of the Luxus are completely updated with a quieter motor and easyto-access screen assembly. Gone are the days when screens had to be taken down and shipped back for servicing. With the reimagined Luxus, now integrators and screen techs can change the motor and roller tube in a few minutes right in the field — saving additional truck rolls and money on the job. Integrators and viewers alike will love its advanced roller tube technology that minimizes horizontal lines in the image area, a problem known to plague low-quality screens and frustrate viewers. New wall and ceiling mounting options simplify installation, and once the case has been

mounted, the hardware virtually disappears, achieving a clean finish. Add to that is the elegant yet strong tabtensioning that keeps the screen smooth and in place year after year.

Where other screen manufacturers stop there, Stewart Filmscreen keeps going, offering the industry’s widest selection of high-quality projection materials. Customers can choose among more than 25 front or rear projection fabric options that are specially formulated and manufactured by Stewart Filmscreen for matchless durability and endless viewing enjoyment. This unheard-of benefit not only allows customers to select the ideal solution for the application, but also provides best-in-class uniformity, color accuracy, and preserving the resolution of even the most advanced projectors on the market.

As the only company that produces its own always seamless screen material, integrators can also take advantage of custom formulations that allow them to adjust the screen to fit the unique needs of a specific installation. For instance, Stewart can deepen black levels to improve contrast, or manipulate gain to find the optimal tradeoffs between brightness and viewing angles, all the while upholding a high standard for image fidelity.

For acoustic transparency, the screen fabric is also available in optional perforation that retains audio performance.

As installations become more advanced and control systems proliferate, the company once again highlights the benefits of customization and flexibility that is at the core of its design and manufacturing philosophy. The Luxus can be integrated into a variety of control systems, with specifications for 12-volt trigger, low voltage control or IR. Or you can select a new RF remote capability based on the My Link Wi-Fi enabled control system which works with Google Home, Amazon Alexa, or through IFTTT. Customers who want to keep it simple can also select a straight 120-volt wall switch.

Simply put: With all these new features and benefits, the Luxus Retractable Below Ceiling Screen System is ready for anything while reflecting Stewart Filmscreen’s uncompromising quality and craftsmanship that optimizes the performance of any video projector and simplifies installation.

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TVONE

CORIOview Multi-Window Processor t

vONE is bringing brand-new features to its 4K multi-window processor, CORIOview, at InfoComm 2019. These enhancements include support for rotated displays, cloned outputs, and a new multi-user HTTPS SSL security interface. Additionally, CORIOview’s new revolutionary meeting and control room application modes is being shown on the booth.

CORIOview now rotates displays in portrait or landscape at 0º, 90º, 180º or 270º; perfect for small control rooms or digital signage applications. Additionally, reduce kit and remove single points of failure with the new cloned output functionality on our dual output modules. Lastly, CORIOgrapher allows you to keep your information safe and secure with HTTPS SSL connectivity together with a real-time, RESTful API for effortless multi-user control.

Connect, collaborate, and present like never before with CORIOview’s new revolutionary meeting and control room application modes. Connecting a source to CORIOview will automatically add you to a shared visual, multi-window display, and a simple push of a button with take you full screen to present with maximum impact. For ease of navigation, on screen labels provide you with source information and audio status.

If you need to pause your visual collaboration, output video and audio can be muted or unmuted as desired.

See the functionality first at booth 1632.

CORIOview is an ultra-compact, 4K multi-window processor that can take inputs from up to eight separate sources for HDMI (4K or HD), DVI, 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, HDBaseT (4K or HD), and streaming video depending on the configuration of its modular design, and output

them to HDMI (4K or HD), DVI, 3G-SDI or HDBaseT (HD). This makes CORIOview a versatile product for a range of different environments.

Up to eight windows can be displayed on screen in pre-set layouts, which can be selected from the front panel, CORIOgrapher control software, or a controller using tvONE’s real-time API. Layouts can also be user configured and stored for instant recall later.

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VIEWSONIC CORP.

ViewSonic CDX5562-B9 Video Wall Bundle T

he ViewSonicÂŽ CDX5562-B9 is an all-in-one commercial display bundle for a complete video wall solution. The bundle includes nine (9) CDX5562 55inch displays, nine (9) professional video wall mounts and nine (9) DisplayPort cables. The ultra-narrow bezel of the CDX5562 measures at 1.8mm between combined displays, pre-calibrated color from the factory and 700nit high brightness for a nearly seamless, impactful messaging platform.

Easy to configure and cost-effective, the CDX5562B9 bundle can be quickly installed to make a 3x3 video wall. Create up to a 10x10 daisy-chain wall installation via DisplayPort and/or DVI outputs, with multi-screen tilting, with a commercial display that features full metal construction and scratch-resistant tempered glass screen for long-lasting durability.

With native Full HD 1080p resolution, wide viewing angles, 700-nit brightness and built-in dual stereo speakers, the CDX5562 commercial display produces vibrant images that can support 4K Ultra HD resolution in a 2x2 daisy-chain configuration. Only one display needs to be connected to an image/content source, ensuring installation and maintenance costs are reduced.

The CDX5562-B9 bundle delivers sharp, vivid images with amazing sound for a superior multimedia content solution. The CDX5562 features an integrated media player with a convenient USB playback function to ensure consistent messaging. Content such as photos, music and videos can be displayed directly on the screen from a USB drive without the need for a PC. Along with the hardware items of the bundle, the CDX5562 commercial display comes with vController™ software that provides a simple, intuitive interface for remote management and scheduling on deployed

displays through RS232 or LAN. Along with the CDX5562 commercial display, the bundle includes a professional wall mounts for easy alignment and durability. The multiple mounts can be installed together while each row needs to be leveled only once. With a super-thin edge-to-edge bezel be-

tween the combined displays, the CDX5562-B9 bundle lets integrators create stunning, near-seamless images once a large video wall confirmation is installed. From retail outlets and corporate lobbies to transportation hubs and entertainment venues, this bundle is optimized for a multi-panel video wall application.

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VISIONARY SOLUTIONS INC.

PacketAV™ Duet Wallplate Encoder T

he PacketAV Duet Wallplate Encoder provides powerful 4K UHD Video and Dante/AES67 Audio encoding over Gigabit Ethernet in a convenient wallplate form-factor. It can be easily mounted in a wall, tabletop, lectern, or floor box using a standard 2-gang US or UK back box, and connected to power (standard POE) and Ethernet using only a single category cable.

This form factor is very difficult to achieve given the physics (power consumption & associated heat dissipation) of the currently available underlying IP compression technology. This is the only 4K UHD AV over IP encoder on the market that has been designed to (and will) fit into a 2-gang US back box with absolutely no modification to the electrical box required - saving installers significant effort. Further, the 45 degree Ethernet connector allows for easy access from any side of electrical boxes while providing bend radius relief for category cable. There is nothing like this on the market today.

This is video for audio professionals… The converged audio (Dante/AES67) and video over IP workflow and capability promises of future technology are achievable today with this product. We have created a single platform to support Dante/AES67 and Video over IP in a convenient wallplate form-factor.

AV over IP endpoints should be designed to “live” on converged networks with other traditional IT devices. Now that AV devices are on “the network” IT departments expect them to adhere to the “rules” network admins have been implementing for some time.

One important feature set that we offer is Enterprise

Level Security - AES Encryption, 802.1x, HTTPS, SSH Low Heat / Power enables convenient wallplate form-factor The scalability and flexibility that come from using AV over IP endpoints goes without saying - the market FINALLY gets this now :) We save the integrator / installer labor ($) by fitting into a 2-gang back box with absolutely no modifica-

tions required. Ask around - this is a big issue with wallplate endpoints.

One LAN port for standard POE Power, Dante/ AES67, 4K UHD Video, and Control enables a single category cable drop.

45 Degree Ethernet connector allows easy installation / access from any side of electrical boxes while providing bend radius relief for category cable.

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XTEN-AV LLC

XTEN-AV AI powered AV design platform X

TEN-AV is a first of a kind AV Design software, It’s a cloud based software powered with AI and Machine learning, XTEN-AV allows AV System integrators to design end to end professional AV system solutions as per AVIXA standards, Our algorithms perform complex Math and Physics calculations to derive the required specifications of Individual AV components, Algorithm then suggests the matching product from our database of 165,000 products, User has a choice to select from top AV Brands and products.

Our own cloud based drawing tool then generates following documents automatically 1) Line Schematics with port details 2) Signal Flow diagrams 3) Rack Layouts 4) Ceiling speaker layout 5) Cable Schedule with cable ID 6) Scope of work document 7) End customer proposals This is a proprietary technology and is patent pending.

These auto generated drawings can be edited in our drawing tool and can be converted to other formats such as Autocad, Visio etc. Users can also complete end customer proposal on our platform, We also have Specification search feature for thousands of AV products and if you have your own BOM just search and add products and get the drawings instantaneously

Benefits to Integrators & Designers: 1) By Automating AV drawings such as Line schematics, Rack layouts, Signal flow diagrams XTEN-AV saves a lot of time of AV designers and Draftsmen 2) No Manual effort required to do complex physics and Mathematical calculations Thereby Increasing accuracy and efficiency of AV designs and designers 3) By Automating AV documentation such as BOM, Cable schedule and scope of work document XTEN-AV saves time for Project managers and Engineers.

4) Enables sales team to complete AV designs and

customer proposals right on the spot within minutes at customer site.

5) This would bring fresh talent to the industry as the tool will enable them to learn and enhance their skills of AV design.

6) Project collaboration and CRM features for entire organization.

Check out our product demo link to see how it works https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AI2NFKMkYCc

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ZIGEN

OFL-1000 uncompressed HDMI extender R

obust and cost effective, The Optical Fiber Extender OFL-1000 is the perfect uncompressed HDMI extender for all your high value projects requiring 24/7 flawless operation and 18-Gbps transmission over long distances. This innovative product from Zigen provides HDMI extension over single multi-mode OM3/OM4 or single-mode SM Optical Fiber, with bi-directional IR and RS232.

The Zigen Optical Fiber Extender OFL-1000 was created for projects requiring extension of uncompressed 4K/60Hz 4:4:4 HDMI, IR & RS232 signals over long distances from equipment rack to display. Perfect for Cinema, Medical, Industrial, Classrooms, Conference Rooms, Video Distribution and more.

• Extend 300 meters/1000-ft on OM3/OM4 MMfiber • Extend 2 kilometer / 6560-ft on SM-fiber • HDMI 2.0 and DP 1.2 • HDCP 2.2 • Dolby Vision @60’Hz • Supports HDR-10, HDR-10+, HLG, Dolby Vision • Supports 8-bit, 10-bit, 12-bit • Chroma Subsampling 4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0

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1 BEYOND, INC.

AutoFinder™ Camera and MicLocator™ 1

Beyond AutoFinder camera finds and tracks a person holding a wireless handheld microphone equipped with the 1 Beyond MicLocator.

It will automatically locate and zoom in to frame the person as soon as the MicLocator is activated and it will track the person as they move about with the microphone. The person can be anywhere in a large venue. This solves a problem that has challenged autotracking solutions in the past.

The camera has standard SDI, DVI and USB outputs so it’s easy to connect to existing conferencing codecs, switchers or recording devices. No external computer or camera operator is required.

It’s also compatible with the 1 Beyond Automate VX and Automate Select systems which automate switching between multiple cameras and enable combining views from multiple sources with graphics while also recording and streaming them.

Automate VX switches to the active speaker, be it a presenter or a person asking a question or anywhere in a room with adequate microphone coverage. With 1 Beyond’s automated camera solutions, the presenter is no longer limited to standing behind a podium. The 1 Beyond AutoTracker camera will follow the presenter.

And now, with the AutoFinder, the audience member need not go to a designated microphone location to ask a question: the AutoFinder will locate them wherever they are. Automate VX will switch between them as they speak.

This new technology enables video recording and conferencing without a camera crew or AV team in venues where, heretofore, this was only possible with a multi-person crew.

The AutoFinder works with multiple wireless hand-

held microphones in the same venue. It will “find” whichever mic locator is active at the time. As different people speak, it will move from one person to the next.

Example uses include meetings with Q & A or events where presenters or panelists uses handheld microphones.

The AutoFinder and MicLocator use patent-pending unique beam-finding technology that is not distracted by sunlight, projectors or other audio sources.

Handheld microphones are an inexpensive way to capture high quality audio from anywhere. Now, with the 1 Beyond AutoFinder camera, high quality video

of the people speaking into these microphones can be captured wherever they are, also, affordably.

The 1 Beyond AutoFinder is a High Definition PTZ camera with resolution up to 1080p. It can be powered over the network (PoE+) and monitored over the network as well via two h.264 RTSP video streams. It includes a 3rd party control protocol for those wishing to manually control or configure.

1 Beyond AutoFinder and the 1 Beyond MicLoctor accessory are available for purchase today.

More information is available at https://1beyond. com/autofinder

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ADDER TECHNOLOGY

ADDERLink INFINITY 4000 Series 4

K is about to become the world’s visual standard.

According to Statista (2018) it’s predicted that by 2020, the global 4K display market could be worth $52 billion. But use of 4K technology has been held back by constraints on 4K-ready KVM solutions.

No more. Adder has removed the barriers to the adoption of 4K with the world’s first dual-head, high performance, 4K IP KVM matrix over a single fiber connection: the ADDERLink™ INFINITY 4000 series (ALIF4000).

Designed to meet the 4K needs of system integrators, professional AV and digital signage professionals, the ALIF4000 delivers an easy-to-install solution for organisations that want to add 4K functionality without a costly rip-and-replace of existing infrastructure.

Full compatibility with the existing ADDERLink INFINITY range means the ALIF4000 can integrate seamlessly into your existing network as and when you need it, without disruption or extended downtime. For public AV installations or mission critical operations where high resiliency is paramount, the ALIF4000 relies uponits dual 10Gb network ports to minimize redundancy and protect against network failure.

Delivering pixel-perfect, color accurate video quality, audio and USB to single or dual 4K screens, the ALIF4000 allows the high-quality visualization of essential content to monitors used in medical imaging applications, to closed-circuit surveillance cameras.

Using the same encoding system as the other products in the ADDERLink INFINITY range, the digital video is spatially lossless, with 1:1 pixel mapping, ensuring the digital video you receive is the same as that leaving the remote computer. Users can also connect to any USB interface device from mice and keyboards through to graphics tablets.

John Stevens, director of engineering at Californian

post-production house, The Foundation, said, “The launch of the ALIF4000 gives us the opportunity to take control and add 4K functionality to our existing infrastructure, as and when we need it, without having to rip and replace; meaning we can continue to meet our customers’ growing need for 4K output.”

With a 35-year foundation of technology innovation, the ALIF4000 leverages a proven IP network delivery system, built on industry standards, to ensure the fantastic customer experience that has become synonymous with the Adder brand.

Moving to 4K couldn’t be easier with Adder’s ALIF4000 Series.

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AIRTAME

Airtame A

irtame is the preferred wireless streaming device for education & business institutions worldwide.

Manufactured in Scandinavia, Airtame plugs into the HDMI port of your TV or projector. Unlike other wireless streaming tools, nothing is plugged into your devices. Simply download our app and stream your content to the screen from any major computer platform, tablet, or smartphone. That’s right, it’s platform agnostic.

With cloud management and digital signage apps, Airtame helps unlock dynamic learning in the classroom, and a more collaborative work environment.

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AJA VIDEO SYSTEMS

Ki Pro GO

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i Pro GO is a portable, genlock-free, multi-channel H.264 HD and SD redundant recorder/player.

Ki Pro GO is the next generation of AJA’s Ki Pro family of production-proven, file-based recording and playback devices, combining intuitive design and flexibility into a compact 2RU, half-rack width form factor. Versatile and portable, Ki Pro GO is targeted at a range of ProAV production scenarios where H.264 is the primary capture format, including live events, concerts, sports stadiums, corporate, medical, training and beyond. Genlock-free recording eliminates the need to synchronize four input sources, while redundant recording provides multiple backups in the field to ensure recorded video is protected. Four 3G-SDI and four HDMI ports ensure a high-quality source with standard cabling compatibility options. Video and audio input matrix channel mapping simplify switching between physical inputs to the appropriate recording channel within the device’s UI from a mix of source inputs as needed. HDMI multi-channel monitoring during recording enables the device to display up to four channels of video as a matrix monitoring output on one HDMI or SDI monitor. Ki Pro GO supports up to 25 Mbs at 8 or 10-bit and 4:2:0 or 4:2:2 color depth for any channel assignment, depending on the delivery need or eventual bandwidth allocation for the file’s playback stream.

AJA developed Ki Pro GO to provide content creators with an affordable H.264 capture solution to meet increasing consumer demand for accessible,

high-quality video. As audiences have become accustomed to viewing high-end film, television and digital content across a range of devices — whether at home, on-the-go, at venues or live events — content creators are tasked with meeting consumer demand and require a cost-effective solution for streamlining capture and delivery in H.264, the most widely used codec and industry standard for video compression. High quality H.264 recording via Ki Pro GO provides video professionals with a simplified capture chain and an efficient encoding path for a range of distribution devices and OTT viewing. Using Ki Pro Go, professionals can more easily capture high quality, low-bandwidth content, while also reaping the benefits of being able to record

to affordable USB storage devices.

For advanced multi-channel recording workflows, users can pair Ki Pro GO with AJA’s Ki Pro Ultra Plus to capture up to four streams per device of Apple ProRes and H.264 in any combination that suits production needs. Multi-camera shoots requiring proxy workflows from Ki Pro Ultra Plus recordings in Apple ProRes can benefit from multi-channel capture and redundant recordings of H.264 files on Ki Pro GO at different compression settings, providing redundancy and small file sizes for proxy editing and post-production.

Ki Pro GO is backed by a three-year warranty and AJA’s industry-leading technical support. For more information, visit: www.aja.com/products/ki-pro-go

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ALPSAV INC.

No-Touch Screen Mount W

orld’s First patent pending AlpsAV No-Touch Mount, allows screens to open and close without touching the screen. No pressure damage issues or fingerprints to clean, simply slide the 0.4mm controller under the screen to open, close, stop or reverse. One Controller works for all No-Touch Mounts, making servicing and adjusting screens quick and easy.

Central X-Arms for easy access when installing and servicing. Built-in equipment panel, large comfortable hand wheels for 8 point micro-adjustment, and unique white finish for better contrast between mount and components.

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ALUVISION INC.

Hi-LED 55 modular LED tiles A

luvision’s Hi-LED 55 is the thinnest LED tile on the market that connects to a modular building system without any tools. Aluvision is the world’s #1 modular wall frame system that allows the flush integration of LED tiles in walls, ceilings and floors.

Thanks to the 2.8 or 2.5mm pixel pitch and CrystalView technology, the Hi-LED 55 guarantees an excellent image quality. Several features on the tile allow for an easy and quick handling, installation and service of the tile.

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ANALOG WAY

LivePremier™ 4K/8K Live Switchers L

ivePremier™ is a full range of modular and scalable 4K/8K multi-screen presentation systems and videowall processors delivering uncompromising presentation experiences to high-end staging and premium system integration. Offering top-quality performance, the Aquilon platform is the most powerful and flexible video switcher on the market.

The LivePremier™ Aquilon systems combine industrialgrade reliability, real-time 10/12-bit 4:4:4 video processing power and pure 4K60p on each input and output with ultra-low latency. In its largest chassis configuration, LivePremier™ Aquilon offers up to 24 inputs and 20 outputs and up to 24 4K freely assignable layers.

Field-replaceable I/O connector modules allow connectivity to a variety of formats, including HDMI2.0, DP1.2, 12GSDI and future potential formats such as single-cable 8K and IPTV transports.

Ideally tailored to large-scale auditoriums, conference rooms, live events staging, houses of worship, corporate lobbies and sports venues, the LivePremier™ series offers almost unlimited possibilities for future applications and possesses enough power and bandwidth to support evolving requirements, such as HDR, higher frame rates and more.

The LivePremier™ Aquilon systems feature stateof-the-art real-time processing features to produce stunning live presentations: true seamless switching,

flying layer movement, advanced cut and fill and a cutting edge keying engine. Powerful features handle any creative display configuration, such as custom output formats, output rotation, areas of interest (AOI), bezel compensation and pixel pitch management.

With the native Dante™ audio routing capability, in just a few easy clicks, up to 64 channels of audio can be de-embedded from video sources, routed directly to a Dante network™ and re-embedded from external audio processor to send to display, recording device, or streaming.

For the best ease of setup and to ensure flawless

control of multi-screen presentations, the LivePremier™ series features a totally new, cutting-edge HTML5-based user interface, the Web RCS, compatible with any device or platform including iOS and Android devices. Conceived to greatly increase productivity and reduce learning curves, the Web RCS offers dozens of features that simplify configuration and operation, such as live program/preview workspaces with high-resolution dynamic thumbnails of connected sources, multi-operator collaboration with password protection and user privileges, walkthrough guides, keyword search and multi-language support, among other unique functions.

The LivePremier™ systems are specifically engineered to perform to the highest standards in mission-critical applications and road-hardened to survive frequent shipping and tough live events. By combining a heavyduty modular design, the highest quality components selected for their proven reliability and features such as redundant hot swappable power supplies and smart thermal management, the LivePremier™ series delivers uninterrupted 24/7 performance and peace of mind.

The LivePremier™ series includes four pre-configured products (Aquilon RS1, RS2, RS3 and RS4) and two fully customizable models (Aquilon C and C+) that can be tailored to match the requirements of any project or event.

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ARTHUR HOLM

DynamicSpeaker motorized loudspeaker M

eeting rooms are where ideas are born, a sanctuary of creativity and the place where important decisions are made. If a spoken dialog or if the sound of a presentation is unintelligible, much of the communication is lost. In meeting and conference rooms, there is the need to spread the sound over the length of long tables. Furthermore, there is also the need that these tables are aesthetically pleasant and versatile. The next challenge is that boardroom tables often place people several meters apart, making it difficult to carry a conversation.

All these challenges are solved with the new DynamicSpeaker.

DynamicSpeaker is an ingenious, elegant and space optimizing solution.

It comprises a motorized loudspeaker for desk integration: a compact, omnidirectional 360 degrees Class-D active speaker, two-way coaxial driver, with integrated DSP technology.

The system is controlled via the AHnet and also via the AHlink: a wireless App for control and setup.

Benefits of DynamicSpeaker: • Helps improving meeting room acoustics with proximity sound • Helps improving speech intelligibility • Helps avoiding sound dispersion, creating an environment of clear communication by near-field listening • Helps providing the right balance of absorption,

reflection and diffusion • Helps optimising the table space by disappearing inside the desk surface when not needed • Helps optimising the cabling and the installation time • Makes the table stand alone, eliminates the need of expensive speaker integration into walls and ceilings We believe DynamicSpeaker deserves to win a Best

of Show award because it is a totally innovative solution that cleverly combines design, performance and functionality. And with todays minimalistic architecture and overall acoustic challenges of a board room and other halls can be reduced to a minimum by bringing in the DynamicSpeaker. This is a solution that helps both improving the meeting room acoustics and the furniture design.

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ARTHUR HOLM

DynamicTalkB retractable microphone K

eep Your Space Flexible and adaptable for different purposes with the best audio quality The number of users in your working space will shrink and grow over time. Naturally, their needs will also change. Therefore, it is critical to create a flexible space where you can accommodate different types of requirements. Arthur Holm is proud to present DynamicTalkB, a solution that will help to optimise the desk space as well as to provide the best audio technology for meeting, co-working, huddle and video conferencing rooms and as simple to use as pushing a button or using an app.

Thanks to an innovative and patented mechanism, a boundary microphone will smoothly and silently emerge from the interior of the desk to reach a table top working position. A smart movement which is carried out with only one engine.

DynamicTalkB is made up of an internal housing containing the microphone that can be open or closed if not needed. The microphone will be automatically switched on when raised and switched off when retracted. When closed, the lid matches the cover plate or desk finish, therefore it gets perfectly flush with the surface and it can also be veneered for a seamless integration. To move from one position to the other, the mechanism goes down, rotates and goes up again with a set guided movement powered by only one engine.

DynamicTalkB offers not only premium audio quality, its stunning design integrates an elegant and innovative piece of art into the table, creating an inspiring and memorable space that improves collaboration and participation in a smooth and easy atmosphere.

DynamicTalkB is capable of providing commands for automatic mute of the microphone when moving

and in storage position. The lift system is powered using PoE, making it easy and compact to install and control. It also integrates a wireless connection to setup and diagnose the unit remotely through the AHlink app. The cover plate includes a flush mounted touch control sensor to activate the microphone in a very easy and quick way.

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AUDIO-TECHNICA U.S., INC.

ES954 Hanging Microphone Array T

he ES954 Hanging Microphone Array is an ideal, cost-effective solution for huddle rooms, conference rooms and other meeting spaces. Intended primarily for videoconferencing applications, the ES954 may be used singly or in multiples to capture every person speaking in a room, with the total number of channels restricted only by the capacity of the mixer or DSP device controlling the system. When controlled by the ATDM-0604 Digital SmartMixer®, the four-capsule microphone array provides 360-degree coverage through virtual hypercardioid or cardioid outputs, which can be steered horizontally and tilted vertically. The intuitive graphic interface of the ATDM-0604 enables control of the width and orientation of each virtual polar pattern, which may be steered in 30-degree increments, with a tilt function accommodating differing ceiling heights and users who are sitting or standing.

The ES954 comes with a plenum-rated AT8554 Ceiling Mount with RJ45 connectors and push-type wire terminals for simple, secure installation. The included seismic cable secures the ceiling mount to a drop ceiling grid. The microphone array connects to the mixer over a pair of standard category cables with the two included RJ45 breakout cables enabling connection to the mixer’s mic inputs and LED control. The microphone’s permanently attached 1.2 m (4’) cable features a locking grommet for easy height adjustment, and its UniGuard® RFI-shielding technology offers outstanding rejection of radio frequency interference (RFI). An integral, logic-controlled 360-degree red/ green LED ring provides clear indication of call and system status.

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AURORA MULTIMEDIA CORP.

IP-24PoE+

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he IP-24PoE+ is the first ever 24 port PoE+/PoH+ injector to deliver power on a 10G connection. It is compatible with any standard 1G or 10G network switch and will deliver up to 30 watts of power per port.

This allows for a clean installation of any 1G or 10G PD capable device, alleviating the need for local power supply. The IP-24PoE+ can also supply power to HDBaseT™ PoH products providing remote powering as well.

Aurora’s SDVoE products are the first to ever support 10G PoE and as others follow suit the IP-24PoE+ will support those as well.

In the case of an underpowered PoE network switch, the IP-24PoE+ will provide the additional power to the ports requiring or to simply add PoE+ to

ports lacking.

Taking up only 1RU of rack space the, IP-24PoE+ is the only 10G PoE+ solution for a clean installation.

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AV STUMPFL GMBH

PIXERA mini media server system P

IXERA mini is an ultra-compact media server system, perfect for digital signage and multi-display applications.

The PIXERA mini is a 1U and ¬¨Œ© 19” product.

Two PIXERA mini servers can be installed in a 1U 19” rack. This next-generation media server product is available with 2 or 4 outputs.

PIXERA mini is using a revolutionary 64-bit software system for real-time media processing, compositing and management, built around the key theme of usability.

Users can gradually discover the options and features and can smoothly transition from being a beginner to becoming a specialist.

Actions in the 2D and 3D space follow the same mechanisms. The system was designed so that users can execute the most important basic actions in record time and with minimum effort.

A radical new interface logic enables even first-time users to intuitively understand the main software mechanics.

Entering the world of professional media playout solutions has never been easier.

One particular feature that is bound to impress media server specialists all over the world is PIXERA’s

new live preview editing capability, which will be officially shown for the first time at InfoComm 2019.

This powerful feature lets users edit timelines in the preview window while the output shows content from a different section of the timeline. This allows changes

to running shows to be previewed by the operator and then blended into the output on the fly.

With PIXERA, AV Stumpfl combines one of the most powerful render engines in media server history with a groundbreaking new interface approach.

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BASALTE

Eve Plus docking station for iPad E

ve Plus is an elegant docking station for iPad 5-6. It lets you magnetically mount the iPad on a wall or table, in any orientation, while keeping it permanently charged and ready to take back off.

You can use Eve Plus docks in a variety of projects worldwide: homes, hotels, offices, retail stores, museums, schools... for applications such as home automation control, meeting room management, front desk registration, hotel room services, retail experiences etc.

With its precision machined & refined design, Eve Plus only adds the bare minimum to the iPad’s iconic design. Thanks to its high-quality metal finishes, this iPad dock beautifully blends technology in any type of project interior.

Eve Plus products are handmade in Belgium by Basalte and are available worldwide.

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BEYERDYNAMIC

Unite

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nite is a digital communication system conceived for the widest range of applications. From tour guides, voice transmission for speeches, hearing assist, and interpreter applications — Unite offers a convenient, complete wireless solution. Featuring DECT frequencies, the Unite opens new possibilities for improved dialogue between people, regardless of when, where, and how they wish to communicate. Unite connects people despite language barriers or sensory disabilities — even over large distances. By incorporating a substantial operating range and long battery life, the Unite boasts flawless performance.

Unite now makes bi-directional communication possible. Intelligent DSP algorithms improve the microphone signal with great agility even before the digital signal is wirelessly transmitted. Unite’s unique talkback function inputs speech from a receiver module into the system and transmits. Users can access all receivers, or just the main device. Up to three people can speak at once with the main device controlling the active microphones.

Featuring the ability to transmit up to 32 languages in parallel, Unite allows participants to easily select their preferred language during the event. For assisted listening, Unite can easily be retrofitted to include an IL 200 Induction Loop, enabling barrier-free listening in accordance with the IEC 60118-4 standard, and

complies with standards relating to UN Convention of the Rights of People with Disabilities.

The Unite system uses a digital audio processor to optimize speech intelligibility. The frequency response is adjusted so that speech transmission is clear and intelligible. A noise-cancelling function removes background noise, and setup is simple even for complex systems. Unite includes intelligent frequency manage-

ment to independently and dynamically manage up to 32 simultaneously usable groups and ensures reliable transmission. The modern, future-proof transmission platform in DECT (1.9 GHz) standard means the system can be used without certification and license fees.

Debuting at InfoComm 2019, the Unite AP4 expansion component via access point creates the ultimate solution for fixed installation applications. With AP4, users can rely on Unite in applications where a fixed installation is required. Featuring Dante-functionality and four audio inputs and outputs via Phoenix connections, Unite is compatible with a wide range of applications. Up to eight access points can be synchronized for large systems, enabling up to 32 audio channels.

The Unite system is tap-proof due to AES 256-bit encryption and can be adapted to individual requirements through a large range of components. From handheld transmitters to neck worn microphones and headsets using a belt pack transmitter, Unite provides a variety of options for speakers. Headphones, single-ear headphones or an induction neck loop for listeners with hearing aids or cochlea implants ensure perfect listening for every participant. The versatility of Unite is further increased by the connector options for external audio inputs. Music or pre-produced contributions can be integrated via analog, USB or Bluetooth® connections.

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BLACK BOX CORPORATION

MCX Multimedia Distribution & Management T

he new MCX multimedia distribution and management system from Black Box takes advantage of modern 10 GbE infrastructure to enable AV and data payloads to exist on the same IT networks. Offering a single-network solution that enables truly converged networked AV, MCX delivers up to 4K 60Hz 4:4:4 video uncompressed over 10GbE (or higher) with the lowest latency and switch times available in the AV marketplace. The system eliminates any compromise between low latency, low bandwidth, and high video quality, as well as the need to maintain dual networks to support AV and IT data independently across the enterprise.

Even today, when most companies have switched to 10GbE networks, the inefficient dual-network scenario persists. Maintaining parallel networks for AV and IT is costly in terms of both time and money, as it is cumbersome to add, reconfigure, or otherwise manage video sources, such as for video walls or digital signage.

MCX offers a better and more cost-effective solution.

Users can take advantage of the software-defined solution from Black Box to use existing infrastructure for delivery of better-quality audio and video, which can translate to greater customer satisfaction and faster time to revenue.

Leveraging the 10G SDVoE (software-defined video over Ethernet) platform, MCX simplifies and accelerates the process of consolidating AV and data on a single network, empowering organizations in virtually any industry to reduce network management time and costs, as well as total cost of ownership.

MCX makes it possible to handle video walls, video extension (point-to-point and point-to-multipoint), and digital signage on an IT network. MCX will be the

first commercially available video-over-IP solution to incorporate Dante audio transport. The new Black Box system supports these signals on a mixed fiber/copper network and in mixed use cases, such as individual video wall screens or video walls with advanced multiviewer or picture-in-picture technology. Delivering up to 4K 60Hz 4:4:4 plus up to 10-bit HDR, MCX allows users to take advantage of fully uncompressed 4K UHD technology.

Within a utility company, for example, the MCX system could support a video wall used to monitor water flow, reservoir heights, and system sensors over a data network. At the same time, the utility might maintain a control room with maps, camera feeds, and

other visual information on a video wall. The company also could deploy secondary screens to display multiple sources, such as camera feeds and a dashboard. Within the conference room equipped with video and audio extensions, users could switch and share an array of sources — all on one network.

Because MCX uses SDVoE to distribute AV signals over IP networks, integrators and IT teams can create dramatically new architectures and user experiences at the speed and quality that pro AV applications demand. As a software-controlled system, MCX brings not only flexibility, but also infinite scalability that allows for unrestricted expansion as the needs of the facility or enterprise require.

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BLACKMAGIC DESIGN

ATEM Constellation 8K switcher A

TEM Constellation 8K ($9,995) is a high-end Ultra HD live production switcher with so many features that customers can combine them all to make an incredibly powerful 8K switcher. Customers get four M/Es, 40 x 12G-SDI inputs, 24 x 12G-SDI aux outputs, four DVEs, 16 keyers, four media players, four multiviews, two SuperSource and standards conversion on every SDI input.

With 40 independent 12G-SDI inputs, each input features its own dedicated up and cross converter, meaning it’s possible to convert 1080p and Ultra HD sources to 8K. When used in HD or Ultra HD, customers can connect up to 40 different sources in all formats up to 2160p60. When running 8K formats, customers can connect 10 Quad Link 12G-SDI 8K sources in all formats up to 4320p60.

24 independently routable 12G-SDI outputs can be fully customized. These outputs are similar to aux outputs, but more powerful. Customers can route any external SDI input and all internal sources to any of these 12G-SDI outputs. All 12G-SDI outputs contain embedded program audio, plus customers get mix minus support, RP-188 embedded timecode, SDI camera control, tally and talkback.

Built-in multiviews monitor multiple sources in a single monitor. Four independent multiview outputs can each be individually customized or transformed into a single full resolution 8K multiview. All external inputs and all internal sources can be routed to any view, and each multiview can be independently set to four, seven, 10, 13 or 16 simultaneous views. Each view also has on screen status including a custom label, VU meters and tally.

ATEM Constellation 8K includes 8K native transitions such as mix, dip, wipe and more. All transitions are customizable by adjusting parameters like duration, border color, border width, position and direction.

Customers also get DVE transitions for graphic wipes and stingers when used with the internal media players.

Built-in talkback supports a front five pin XLR headset connector and a rear RJ12 talkback expansion connector for interfacing with industry-standard systems such as ClearCom or RTS. Full talkback control includes program and engineering loops, sidetone control for hearing the headset mic into the headphones and program mix. SDI talkback uses SDI channels 15 and 16 for two-way communication with Blackmagic Design cameras. Channels 13 and 14 can be used for engineering talkback.

Built-in media pool stores RGBA graphics and animations with instant playback by the two media players. The media pool can hold up to 24 full resolution 8K stills or 64 Ultra HD or HD stills. Motion graphics

clips can be up to 100 8K RGBA frames, 400 frames in Ultra HD or 1,600 frames in 1080HD. 16 ATEM Advanced Keyers are included for chroma or luminance keying. The chroma keyer features a color picker to sample background colors for automatic generation of the key parameters. Customers get precise controls for edge and flare, and a foreground color corrector matches the “look” of the foreground layer to the background layer. The keyer can also be used for pattern and DVE keying. When switched to 8K, customers get four independent full resolution 8K ATEM Advanced Keyers.

A built-in Fairlight audio mixer features 156 channels. 80 mixer channels are de-embedded from the SDI inputs, while an extra 64 audio channels are input via MADI in. Each input channel features six band parametric EQ and compressor, limiter, expander and noise gate, and full panning. Customers get extra channels for the analog input, talkback microphone and media players.

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Rooms with Dolby Voice conference system B

lueJeans Rooms featuring Dolby Voice® Room (DVR), launched in October 2018, is the premier converged meeting room solution that brings together the finest in audio and video with an amazing user experience.

The solution integrates several unique meeting room components to create an intuitive and immersive meeting experience without having to navigate a complex cord, tablet, and controller setup. Bringing together the Dolby Voice Camera, Dolby Conference Phone, and Dolby Voice Hub with the BlueJeans Rooms’ cloud meeting platform for one-touch join and enterprise-grade manageability, BlueJeans Rooms with DVR redefines the room collaboration experience.

The industry-leading Dolby design and technology, combined with the easy-to-use BlueJeans video conferencing platform, creates a solution that’s simple for IT to manage, while being a seamless experience for participants. The advanced Dolby Voice Room technology provides the intelligence to self-adjust in real time to changing talkers, action and lighting conditions based on meeting room needs.

The combined solution enables organizations to turn any huddle space or conference room into an intelligent meeting place, with amazing video, crystal-clear audio and complete meeting controls to make video meetings highly productive. Advanced features like HDR video mapping are driven by the breakthrough 4K Ultra HD Dolby Voice Camera that provides meeting participants with an immersive video experience. With BlueJeans Rooms with Dolby Voice,

the meeting experience is just like being there.

Designed for both conference and huddle rooms, as well as remote or mobile experiences, BlueJeans Rooms with DVR allows attendees to hear clearly and communicate naturally, as if in the same room, regardless of attendees’ location. DVR offers innovative technology to suppress background noise, while maintaining consistent volume for all meeting participants — in the room or from a loud remote location. The solution also allows for better collaboration through its ability to present each person’s voice from a distinct location.

Face-to-face video capability is becoming the preferred communication method for employees. Video conferencing allows for new opportunities for deeper personal relations, and improved internal and external collaboration. BlueJeans Rooms with DVR offers innovative technology to suppress background noise, while maintaining consistent volume across soft and loud talkers, in order to create a more together, in-person experience.

Furthermore, BlueJeans Rooms with DVR provides the intelligence to self-adjust in real time to changing talkers, action and lighting conditions based on meeting room needs—allowing for better collaboration without noise distractions.

Many video solutions are siloed, expensive, challenging to use, or not secure enough to be trusted.

BlueJeans Rooms with DVR is simple to use—offering the ability to start meetings with one touch—and contains the underlying security features of an enterprise-grade video communications service.

In March 2019, BlueJeans and Dolby launched BlueJeans Rooms-as-a-Service featuring Dolby Voice Room. BlueJeans Rooms-as-a-Service featuring Dolby Voice Room is a new service-based subscription model for quickly adopting Dolby’s award-winning hardware with BlueJeans’ enterprisegrade cloud Meetings Platform.

The Room-as-a-Service model disrupts the traditional purchasing model by providing IT decision makers with the benefits of predictable pricing, a simplified approval process, and the convenience of adding more rooms as needed—all from a single vendor.

Sold directly or through channel resellers, BlueJeans anticipates that BlueJeans Rooms-as-a-Service featuring Dolby Voice will make it easier to leverage Dolby’s expertise combining the world’s best immersive audio with intelligent video. Partners certified on BlueJeans Rooms will be included on the ‘BlueJeans Rooms Certified List’ and will work closely with the BlueJeans sales team in selling and deploying the solution for customers.

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CHIEF

AVSFSS Flat Panel Floor Support System T

he AVSFSS Flat Panel Floor Support System allows quick flat panel installation using the floor to support the weight instead of the wall. This eliminates the need for wall inspection and remediation, which saves time and money, particularly across enterprise rollouts.

The solution was first conceived for a customer who wanted to install 1,000 conference rooms in 90 days.

That goal was impossible when considering the amount of time it would take to schedule wall inspections and remediate any deficiencies before a mount can be installed. Chief engineers created a slim system that works with Chief’s Fusion and Fit Series mounts and can handle a wide variety of room layouts.

The two uprights that support the mount can be moved to adjust to outlets or other obstructions on site, while keeping the flat panel placement precisely where the system designer wants it. Cables can be run down through the uprights or behind the middle cover.

Markings on the uprights make height adjustment easy.

The lower section houses an included component storage panel and leaves room for an additional panel or rack storage. The lower cover can be customized to match surrounding finishes for superior aesthetics.

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CHRISTIE

Christie MicroTiles LED LED tiles C

hristie MicroTiles LED features advanced LED display technology and powerful Christie processing and control capabilities to produce an extraordinary viewing experience. Bright, high-contrast visuals and cinema-quality color produces brilliant, true-to-life detail that gets noticed.

Powerful processing including 12-bit input sources, 4K@120Hz, HDR10 compatibility, and up to 14-bit grayscale with up to 4-bit integrated image processing results in unmatched performance that will meet your needs today and into the future.

Setting Christie MicroTiles LED apart from the rest is the proprietary, real-time brightness and color matching which automatically helps ensure >97% image uniformity across the entire display for the complete operational life (100,000 hours). The video wall will also automatically calibrate and store color settings at 100%, 75%, 50% and 25% brightness with no bit depth loss which dramatically improves the grey scale performance.

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CISCO

Room Kit Mini with Webex Meetings C

isco is at the forefront of transforming collaboration experiences through the power of intelligence. We know that artificial Intelligence and machine learning will change the way we collaborate and work together.

But perhaps more importantly, it will change the way people interact by fostering deeper relationships.

The Webex Room Kit Mini is an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered video conferencing system custom-designed for the huddle workstyle. The Mini is critical in workplace transformation, bringing collaboration technology into huddle spaces that is easy to use and to manage in any size deployment. Announced in November 2018, it democratizes the large conference room experience by combining the codec, camera, microphones, and speakers into a single device that integrates with a 4K display. It also has USB pass-thru capability to make even Skype for Business, Microsoft Teams, Zoom and Blue Jeans users have a higher quality experience.

The Room Kit Mini and the rest of the Room Kit portfolio also include digital whiteboarding capabilities when connected to a certified 3rd party touch display). This functionality that was previously only offered on the Webex Board will now provide users more choice and flexibility to co-create together, as they can add these market leading Webex digital whiteboarding capabilities to their current touch display investments and partnerships.

Webex Meetings released in July 2018 is dramatically simpler to use, with a video-first focus. It

maximizes the real estate, using your whole screen for face-to-face HD video meetings. Utilizing Webex Meetings and Webex Room Kit Mini together delivers a completely seamless user experience where technology just works for you. A simple one-button-to-push experience from the Mini’s Touch 10 panel eases you into your scheduled Webex Meetings. Joining from the Meetings apps is easy with call-back capability to the Mini. Simple scheduling with “@meeting” easily adds in participants and devices, including the Mini. Video layouts, attendee lists, and meeting controls are easily managed from the touch controller.

The Room Kit Mini is designed for huddle spaces with the following capabilities: - Beam-forming microphone array picks up sounds from the zone in front, which is ideal for open spaces.

- High quality audio system with full range speakers delivering crystal clear voice and content audio

- Automatic noise suppression improves the audio experience by reducing non-voice sounds coming from the room.

- People count offers valuable usage analytics for better resource planning and space allocation.

- 120-degree corrected field of view to capture the everyone in the smallest spaces without participants experiencing the “fishbowl” effect.

- Just two components in the solution (codec and touch pane) makes for simple assembly and fewer points of failure - Seamless integration with multiple display vendors eliminating the need for tuning display settings or having to deal with additional remote controls. Now also supporting 4K touch displays - Central management means scaled deployment and ongoing updates/support are easy, contributing to the Mini’s lowest 5-year TCO among competitive single- and multi-vendor huddle space solutions according to Nemertes’ recent report, “Bringing video conferencing to the huddle space.”

Cisco Webex software and hardware combination is the only AI-enabled collaboration platform that connects devices, apps and the workflow to drive enterprise-wide teamwork and innovation. Webex is the first tool that instantly knows who you are, remembers you, and offers valuable information about those you are meeting with. You’ll spend less time Googling, and more time getting things done. You now get one simple, consistent user experience from desktop to boardroom — including huddle spaces.

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CLEAR TOUCH

Chorus - Collaboration Software Solution C

horus is the simple, all-in-one collaboration and ideation solution that transforms your Clear Touch™ interactive panel into a powerful hub for collaboration. Chorus consolidates all the variables that can make teamwork feel tedious and helps them work in harmony. No paper notes, whiteboards, or flip charts. After all, it’s a digital world. Pull up a near infinite whiteboard for ideation sessions; streamline your project management workflows; connect to your favorite conferencing tool; make notes and sketch ideas; update drawings; open and navigate in multiple browsers; field maintenance diagnosis, convey thought processes in training and education; clearly show Sprint results; stream content to the interactive panel from multiple devices at once; interact with other panels with Chorus across the enterprise—all without ever leaving the shared work space. Chorus is truly agnostic to Operating Systems and devices connected.

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CLEARONE

COLLABORATE Versa Pro C

OLLABORATE Versa Pro 50 and Versa Pro 150 bring together plug-and-play connectivity with high-quality audio and HD video to enhance the BYOD conference experience in huddle spaces, midsize meeting rooms and executive offices. Both are compatible with high-quality cloud-based applications such as ClearOne Spontania, Skype® for Business, Zoom, WebEx, GoToMeeting and ClearOne COLLABORATE Space, among others.

The COLLABORATE Versa Pro 50 features one ClearOne UNITE® 50 EPTZ camera with 1080p30 and 3x optical zoom to capture all participants in the room, and a complimentary 90-day trial of ClearOne Spontania or COLLABORATE Space, ClearOne’s powerful cloud-based audio and video conferencing application.

Customers purchasing the COLLABORATE Versa Pro 150 get upgraded to a 1080p30 UNITE® 150 PTZ camera with 12x optical zoom.

Both COLLABORATE Versa Pro 50 and Versa Pro 150 solutions feature a CONVERGE® Huddle audio DSP mixer for a professional audio experience, one Ceiling Microphone Array with 360-degree coverage that reduces reverberation and noise; and an optional clutter-free CONVERGE Huddle VESA mount.

The growing and expanding BYOD marketplace is

often confusing and infinitely varied. ClearOne’s COLLABORATE Versa Pro solutions are straightforward, flexible and expertly configured. The new COLLABO-

RATE Versa Pro line demonstrates the company’s commitment to meet and exceed the needs of this important and growing market segment.

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CLEVERTOUCH

E-Cap - large format interactive display E

-Cap Pro Series from Clevertouch is a large format interactive display with a fully integrated enterprise meeting room solution, designed for the Enterprise and HE/FE sectors.

It delivers a truly collaborative enterprise environment: A walk up and use intuitive display; exceptionally responsive and precise gesture and writing control; one-stop suite of software that enables users to do everything needed to host or participate in a collaborative meeting; resource saving maintenance and management functions; choice of impenetrable security set-up options; ongoing development programme; no ongoing subscription or hidden costs; comparable experience to bonded capacitive technology, but at a fraction of the price. It’s the perfect interactive team display solution for a busy workforce.

• The E-Cap screen brings ground-breaking new touchscreen technology to market. For the first time, EMR (electromagnetic resonance) has been blended with High Precision Infrared to create a writing and gesture control experience akin to capacitive technology but at a fraction of the cost. Clevertouch has taken the best elements from these two well-established technologies to create a new blended touch technology. EMR delivers a highly accurate and responsive pin-point writing experience, whereas IR has excellent palm rejection, finger touch, gesture control, and pressure sensing capabilities. The coming together of these two technologies creates an experience that is equal to true-bonded capacitive screen but at a price point most companies are willing to pay.

• Every E-Cap comes with its own built-in Enterprise Eco-system. This is a one-stop suite of software applications that enables users to do everything needed to host or participate in a collaborative meeting. The ECap interface has been carefully designed to be as simple and intuitive as possible. Just one click away from the home screen, users can instantly access and start

using a multitude of different meeting room functions: room booking management system integrated with Microsoft Exchange or Google calendars; digital signage showing room or huddle space availability; video conferencing for remote participation; screen sharing and mirroring; file sharing; infinity whiteboarding; remote on-screen annotation; real-time digital messaging; and the Clever Message instant messaging system featuring on-screen alert notifications.

• The E-Cap screen is totally agnostic and works with all personal devices, regardless of the operating platform a meeting participant is using. The Enterprise Ecosystem is free from ongoing and expensive subscriptions, with no need for additional add-on services.

• Mobile Device Management (MDM) means that all screens across an organization can be managed and controlled remotely enabling IT teams to shut down,

content wipe, and the upload or removal of apps or other software. Over the Air Updates (OTA) deliver firmware and development updates automatically, ensuring every E-Cap is running with the latest software versions and new product developments. These two features mean that the resource required to manage and maintain screens is minimal.

• Security is always a major concern for enterprise organizations — especially with visitors accessing meeting room technology and a secure network. ECap screens have a built-in firewall and can connect in any way a company wishes, including off network mode and access to guest Wi-Fi. Each employee can have their own NFC fob — enabling them to walk up to any screen and instantly access their individual settings and files, which will log-out when left idle for even a short amount of time.

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CRESTRON ELECTRONICS INC.

Crestron® Flex UC-M130-T system T

he Crestron® Flex UC-M130 T system provides a complete video conference room solution for use with the Microsoft Teams intelligent communications platform. It supports a single video display, and features the Crestron Mercury® Tabletop UC Audio Conference Console, which comprises a high performance, full duplex conferencing speakerphone and touch screen controller in one stunning tabletop device. Crestron Flex transforms any meeting room, huddle space, or executive office into a highly effective collaboration space, enabling people to work together and share content irrespective of location. Intuitive operation, exceptional full duplex wideband audio, and full motion HD video afford a gratifying and productive meeting experience for all participants. Crestron Flex is secure, easy to deploy, and easy to manage, with extensive features and capabilities engineered to maximize the value of your investment through increased efficiency and productivity. The UC-M130 T system brings the full Microsoft Teams IC experience to any meeting space. The continued expansion of certified Microsoft® Teams devices reflects the deepening relationship between Crestron and Microsoft. And the growing commitment to providing the full Microsoft Teams experience to any meeting space affordably, consistently and securely. With these single display options, more businesses can access the Teams experience in more spaces than ever before.

Through one tabletop device, the UC-M130 T system facilitates effortless conferencing and control, with simple operation and one touch meeting joins through a feature rich touch screen UX familiar to users of Microsoft Teams and Office 365 software. Its advanced speakerphone delivers highly intelligible, echo free voice clarity, and its striking yet functional design is perfectly at home on any conference table.

The UC-M130-T system facilitates conversations with exceptional audio fidelity and pickup. The console’s integrated 360º quad microphone array faithfully captures voices at every seat at the table. Its high powered, full range speaker produces full, rich and real sounding audio for both voice and program material. Limes Audio TrueVoice® AEC technology achieves transparent full duplex performance free of distracting echo or noise. Wideband audio codec support allows for full spectrum, bidirectional voice communication. Its extra large, high definition touch screen makes the UC-M130 T system easy to use, whether starting or joining an online meeting, dialing or answering a phone call or video call, looking up contacts, or presenting and sharing content. The full color user interface provides quick access and intuitive operation through a customizable, feature rich UI. Occupancy detection using a patent pending combination of motion and voice activity provides several

benefits, such as monitoring and reporting room usage to Crestron Fusion®, or automating the system to power down to save energy when all parties leave the room.

Additionally, the UC M130 T system includes the ability to integrate with a Crestron control system to enable touch screen control of room lighting, motorized window shades, climate control, AV, and other amenities.

The new Crestron Flex M-Series feature BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) and native Microsoft Teams connectivity, providing users with multiple was to collaborate and share content within their space. They can either access the native experience with one touch join or access the Teams experience thought the device of their choice. Crestron Flex M-Series also integrates seamlessly with AirMedia. Now users can enjoy the fastest, easiest, most manageable, and secure wireless presentation technology with AM 200 and 300 integrated seamlessly with Flex systems built on the UC Engine.

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CRESTRON ELECTRONICS INC.

Crestron XiO Cloud™ W

inner of the 2018 Microsoft Global Partner of the Year Award for IoT, Crestron XiO Cloud is a revolutionary IoT-based service hosted on the Microsoft Azure® IoT platform. It enables you to securely deploy, proactively manage, monitor, and evolve workplace technology anywhere in the world through a standard web browser, and reduce associated complexities.

Crestron XiO Cloud now further empowers technology managers to remotely view and control Crestron touch screens (TSW and TSS), speeding and simplifying technical support. A new API enables managers to pull business intelligence data by connecting Crestron XiO Cloud to business intelligence platforms via cloud-to-cloud connections. In addition, a new Developer Kit enables third-party technology manufacturers to integrate their devices with Crestron XiO Cloud so they can be managed like Crestron devices XiO Cloud is Crestron’s unifying cloud-based platform for remotely provisioning, monitoring, and managing Crestron devices across an enterprise or an entire client base. XiO Cloud enables installers and IT managers to deploy and manage thousands of devices in the amount of time it would ordinarily take to

manage just one. It provides a zero-touch solution that allows complete configuration of device settings without any hardware in hand, then simply connect each device on site and let XiO Cloud push out the settings, licenses, drivers, and firmware updates - automatically and securely - for a quick and painless, ready-to-use deployment.

XiO Cloud allows users to update millions of devices in the same time it takes to update one, implement security fixes in minutes, and audit logs of every change directly from the cloud. XiO Cloud enables users to view live status updates of millions of devices from anywhere at any time without the need for extra configuration tools. XiO Cloud enables users to know about any change on a device within seconds, allowing them to be the first to know when there’s a problem and

then rapidly resolve it remotely. Centralized interactive dashboards show you how your spaces and technology are actually used, enterprise-wide and identifies opportunities for improvement.

Ongoing XiO Cloud services facilitate daily management and monitoring of every device through a single dashboard with comprehensive reporting and logging, live status viewing and alerts, performance metrics and analytics, scheduled actions and updates, and more. As requirements grow and evolve, new features and functionality can be added easily to one or many devices at any time without ever going on site.

XiO Cloud is a subscription-based service offering an adaptable SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) solution with graduated levels of functionality and unlimited scalability.

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Crestron Room Scheduling T

he modern workplace is fast-paced, flexible, and dispersed. With touch screens, scheduling software, and illuminated room availability indicators, Crestron provides everything you need to make everyone more efficient, connected, and collaborative across all meeting spaces. To further enhance the best in class room scheduling platform Crestron has partnered with Ad Astra®, CollegeNET®, New Wave Apps, and SpaceIQ® and natively run their scheduling solutions on Crestron room scheduling touch screens. Crestron touch screens connect to a Microsoft® Exchange Server®, Office 365®, G Suite®, Ad Astra and CollegeNET with no additional software or hardware needed.

Native Crestron room scheduling software provides a variety of branding and customization options including HTML5 support.

When integration a Crestron scheduling platform, end-users can choose from a wide range of secure, enterprise grade, PoE touch screens available in 5”, 7”, and 10” with versatile mounting options. When paired with our room availability indicators, users can easily take a quick glance down the hall to determine the current status of a meeting room. Unlike consumer tablets, which rely on unreliable Wi-Fi® connectivity, Crestron touch screens employ a simple, rock solid Ethernet connection which contains data and power. In today’s workplace, there are often multiple meeting spaces making it impossible to efficiently manage each device.

With the powerful Crestron scheduling platform and touch screens anything is possible. Using XiO Cloud, system managers can deploy and evolve their room scheduling platforms from the cloud. Winner of 2018 Microsoft IoT Partner of the Year award, Crestron allows you to securely manage your room schedul-

ing platform and more from anywhere in the world through a standard web browser.

Crestron room scheduling solutions integrate seamlessly with a variety of other Crestron devices optimizing the in-room experience. When paired with AirMedia 2.0, meeting details can be shown on the room displays so attendees will always know if they are in the right place at the right time. When the space isn’t in use, you can easily leverage AirMedia for digital signage.

Beyond the meeting space, Crestron room scheduling can be used to transform every space into a produc-

tive meeting space. Crestron provides flexible solutions to easily add wireless presentation, digital signage, and scheduling capabilities in all the places people meet using only a display. Nothing brings productivity to a screeching halt like not having a place to meet.

With Crestron, teams can gather anywhere there is a visible display, including lobbies, stand-up tables, cafeterias, and more. Some meeting spaces are used without scheduling, but people still need a way to find them easily. With a Crestron occupancy sensor driving a room availability indicator, these spaces suddenly become easy to find.

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Crestron Flex B160 T

he Crestron Flex UC B160 T system provides a complete front-of-room video conference room solution for use with the Microsoft Teams intelligent communications platform. It supports single or dual video displays, and features the Crestron UC Video Conference Smart Soundbar & Camera (UC SB1 CAM FLEX), which comprises a high performance, full duplex conferencing speakerphone and camera in one wall mountable device. Control of the complete system is provided via a high definition 10.1 in. tabletop touch screen.

All in one incredible front-of-room device, the Flex B160-T system facilitates effortless conferencing without any other microphones, speakers, or camera to install. Mounted on the wall or placed on a credenza beneath the display(s), the smart sound bar looks great and sounds even better. Its high-powered stereo speakers, adaptive beamforming microphone, and advanced digital signal processing deliver exceptional full-duplex speakerphone performance with highly intelligible, echo-free voice clarity. Its compact, all-in-one design reduces clutter on the conference table, and even accommodates rooms with no table at all. A consistent user experience in every meeting space is provided via the familiar and intuitive Microsoft Teams UI, affording simple operation, built-in calendaring, and onetouch meeting joins. The Crestron Flex B160-T system installs easily and connects securely, with IoT cloudbased provisioning and management via the Crestron®

XiO Cloud™ service. Works natively with any Microsoft Teams or Skype® for Business account for a streamlined deployment on any enterprise or SMB network.

The Flex B160-T system delivers superb sound quality as the smart sound bar facilitates perfectly natural conversations with exceptional audio fidelity and pickup capturing voices throughout the room using adaptive beamforming technology to focus in on whoever is speaking. A perfect view of the room is achieved through the built-in, high-end integrated Huddly IQ™ camera, which features HD 1080p video resolution and ultra wide-angle 150º diagonal field of view. Functionality is enhanced with the plug-and-play USB connectivity that enables control of the sound bar through the computer without requiring any extra software, remotes, or control system.

The Flex B160-T system ships with one 10” tabletop

touch screen included. A second touch screen may be added to provide a second point of control. Flex B160-T allows the ability to integrate with a Crestron control system to enable touch screen control over room lighting, motorized window shades, climate control, AV, and other amenities. The touch screen can sit freely on any tabletop, shelf, or credenza, or be permanently attached to the surface using the optional 330º swivel mount kit. It can be powered using PoE from the network or the included 100-240V PoE injector.

The Crestron Flex B160-T system provides a complete video conference room solution for use with the Microsoft Teams. It supports single or dual video displays, and features the Crestron UC Video Conference Smart Sound Bar & Camera, which comprises a high-performance, full-duplex conferencing speakerphone and camera in one stunning device.

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Network Media Endpoint (NME-100) T

he all-new Crestron Network Media Endpoint (NME-100) is a dedicated digital signage and media player designed to run natively behind a display, sharing content 24/7. The NME-100 eliminates the need for programming and is ready to go right out of the box, with easy provisioning and management from the cloud using the Crestron XiO Cloud IoT-based provisioning and management solution. The NME100 is released with Appspace® software integration to take advantage of its powerful digital signage content creation, management, and interactive playback capabilities.

With the ability to store content locally, loading time is greatly reduced and the content can continue to play even if the network goes down. When paired with a touch display or remote, the Crestron Network Media Endpoint instantly provides an interactive experience.

The NME-100 also works with the Azure-based Crestron XiO Cloud platform, allowing system managers to centrally deploy, monitor, and manage thousands of devices. To ensure consistency throughout every space within an enterprise, the digital signage player pairs with Crestron Mercury tabletop UC solution and AirMedia wireless presentation to deliver a cohesive front of the room experience. Simply put, Crestron has signage needs covered for every enterprise space.

Content can be stored locally (less loading time, signage is up even if the network goes down) and managed remotely via Crestron XiO Cloud. The NME-100

provides interactivity when paired with the remote or touch display. It additionally pairs with Crestron Mercury and AirMedia to provide consistent in-room experience.

The Crestron Network Media Endpoint makes managing and monitoring content throughout a building easier than ever before. Using Crestron XiO Cloud, system managers have one management platform for the entire enterprise and can effortlessly provide employees with a consist experience while moving

throughout the workplace.

Designed to run 24/7, the NME-100 supports 1080p/60p video and features an HDMI® connectivity output supporting HDCP 2.2, a TRS mini connector for audio output, and a concealed microSD® card slot for memory expansion beyond the built-in 16 Gb. It ships with a handheld IR remote control, power supply, and mounting plates. The unit connects to the network via the built-in LAN interface. USB ports allow interfacing with touch-capable displays.

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Network AV Decoder (DM-NVX-D80-IoAV) C

restron DM-NVX-D80-IoAV network AV decoder is an all-new solution that instantly transforms a display into a DM NVX™ endpoint. The DM NVX decoder plugs into the OPS (Open Pluggable Specification) port and is powered by the display, eliminating the need for messy cables and cumbersome power modules allowing displays to be flush mounted on the wall wherever you want. Now, most popular commercial displays are natively DM NVX ready.

DM-NVX-D80-IoAV greatly simplifies installation and eliminates programming. With its ability to integrate with Crestron XiO Cloud™, DM-NVX-D80-IoAV allows system managers to infinitely control each display from one centralized location. DM NVX™ technology transports ultra high-definition 4K60 4:4:4 video over standard Gigabit Ethernet with no perceptible latency or loss of quality. Now featuring pixel perfect processing technology; DM NVX offers the densest image with the finest detail-as good as direct source.

With the Crestron DM-NVX-D80-IoAV, integrators can now leverage the display’s internal DM NVX decoder, reducing the cost for their clients. Responding to industry demand for standards-based AV over IP solutions, Crestron worked with the world’s major

brands. The DM NVX-D80-IoAV provides more than just distribution of flawless 4K video. DM NVX network AV is a complete, infinitely scalable solution that also transports audio, USB and control. And now,

with the new Pixel Perfect Processing technology, DM NVX is the only network solution that delivers a flawless image ever time over any size network (1Gv, 2.5Gb, 5Gb, and 10Gb).

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Crestron® DM-NVX-E30 T

he Crestron® DM-NVX-E30 is a compact AV over IP encoder designed to function as a transmitter.

Featuring simple, secure web-based control and management, an HDMI® input, an analog audio output, and copper LAN connectivity, the DM-NVX-E30 offers a low-cost encoder solution for any DigitalMedia network AV installation with PoE+ support. The DM-NVX-E30 is a basic encoder that allows a laptop computer, camera, or other media source to be connected via an HDMI cable and then transmitted over the network to one or many decoders. The DM-NVXE30 is compatible with all DM NVX products and can be used in any network AV design.

DM NVX™ technology transports ultra highdefinition 4K60 4:4:4 video over standard Gigabit Ethernet with no perceptible latency or loss of quality.

Now featuring pixel perfect processing technology; DM NVX offers the densest image with the finest detail-as good as direct source. Using standard network switches and CAT5e UTP wiring, DM NVX technology delivers a rock-solid, high-performance virtual matrix routing solution that is both economically advantageous and infinitely scalable for any enterprise or campus-wide 4K content distribution application. Support for HDR10 and HDCP 2.2 ensures the ultimate in picture quality and compatibility for all of today’s varied media sources.

The DM-NVX-E30 mounts conveniently to a flat surface or rack rail, and fits easily behind a flat panel display, above a ceiling-mounted projector, beneath a tabletop, or inside a lectern, AV cart, or equipment cabinet. All connections and LED indicators are positioned on the front and rear of the device, offering optimal access and visibility for a clean, serviceable installation. Power is provided by connecting to a PoE+ compliant Ethernet switch. The DM-NVX-E30 in-

cludes built-in RS-232 and IR control ports for control of the connected display, camera, and other devices under the management of a control system. Additional control capability is afforded by harnessing the CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) signal embedded in HDMI technology.

Through its Ethernet connection to the control system, the DM-NVX-E30 provides a gateway for controlling the display and source devices through the HDMI connections, potentially eliminating the need for any dedicated serial cables or IR emitters. Setup of the DM-NVX-E30 is accomplished using a computer web browser. Full control and monitoring of the device is enabled through integration with a Crestron control system (3-Series or later) or the DM-NVX-Directory™ virtual switching appliance. Engineered for demanding conference room and classroom applications, DM NVX technology ensures real-time, full-motion 4K60

video performance for the presentation of multimedia, videoconferencing, and live camera images.

A DM NVX system employs high-quality JPEG 2000 encoding and decoding using a patent-pending technique that decodes and scales simultaneously to achieve imperceptible end-to-end latency of just 25 ms or less (1.5 frames). Using DM NVX technology, interactive functions such as mousing and game play are fluid and natural. A DM NVX system is engineered for rock-solid stability and ultimate reliability. Forward Error Correction ensures that AV data is delivered without interruption regardless of interference around the network cable. Line-synchronized outputs ensure perfect synchronization of content across multiple displays for one-to-many applications such as digital signage or video walls. Variable Multicast TTL (Time To Live) enables traversing multiple network routers for optimal flexibility.

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DA-LITE

Parallax Stratos 1.0 projection surface T

he new Parallax® Stratos 1.0 delivers a high value solution for rejecting ambient light in large scale projection. Offering the freedom to install seamless ALR screens up to 16 feet in height, Parallax Stratos is available in a wide array of core Da-Lite® tensioned electric and fixed frame options. This Contrast Based ALR surface rejects up to 80% of ambient light with 1.0 gain for standard throw projectors (1.0:1 or greater).

Contrast Based ALR prevents projected images from appearing washed out by maintaining and enhancing brightness. The gray color and other proprietary design elements in the surface combine to absorb ambient light rather than reflect it. Da-Lite Parallax screens combat environmental and projection deficiencies to produce bright, crisp images.

Parallax Stratos 1.0 expands Da-Lite’s ALR offering to include screens such as Wireline and Tensioned Large Advantage. Now there’s a high value ambient light rejection solution for auditoriums, convention halls and other large venues that require screens larger than 120” diagonal.

Parallax Stratos 1.0 is covered by a comprehensive five-year warranty. All Da-Lite surfaces are eligible for the Screen Green® program that allows customers to send in old surfaces to be recycled keeping them out of landfills, contributing to a healthier planet. The DaLite facility is 100% landfill-free.

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DELAMERE MARKETING FOR APANTAC

KVM over IP for openGear Platform A

t InfoComm 2019, booth 4029, Apantac debuts a first of its kind — a KVM over IP solution for the popular openGear platform — the OG-KVM-IP-Tx. The openGear frame modularity, mix & match configuration, control & monitoring solution via the Dashboard software is a popular standard in the broadcast industry. Apantac has built many Professional AV products (with broadcast quality) for the openGear platform, including solutions based on HDBaseT™ technology, multiviewers with KVM functionalities, converters and splitters.

Apantac’s new openGear KVM over IP card is the most compact and reliable KVM solution on the market today. It is modular, hot swappable and hot pluggable. Up to 20 OG-KVM-IP-Tx boards can fit into a single 2RU frame with built-in redundant power supplies and network management.

Since, it is based on the openGear standard, system integrators can also mix and match different cards from multiple manufactures in a single frame, depending on their application and needs.

It is Apantac’s goal to bring the robustness and reliability of the broadcast industry to the ProAV world.

The OG-KVM-IP-Tx is based on Gigabit Ethernet technology. A KVM over IP transmitter passes video, keyboard, mouse, USB 2.0, RS-232, IR and audio.

When combined with the Apantac KVM over IP

receiver and an off-the-shelf Gigabit Ethernet switch that supports IGMP and Jumbo frame, Apantac’s KVM over IP solution is a modular, cost-effective, scalable, expandable KVM switch to allow multiple users to have access to multiple computers. The OG-KVM-IP-Tx supports both copper and fiber outputs.

The fiber option makes it ideal for remote production environments where long-distance AV extension and weight is often an important factor.

Often, a monitor, keyboard and mouse are connected directly to a computer workstation (PC or MAC or Server). By using a KVM over IP solution, users can move their workstation anywhere within the network or Local Area Network (LAN). Then, users can transmit and receive audio, video, USB, IR and other protocols all while controlling the different workstations from a single remote location. This also eliminates

costly and dedicated wiring.

Apantac’s KVM over IP solution for openGear is ideal for a number of applications including: - Video over IP switching — one extender / transmitter to many receivers or vice versa - KVM extension — point to point fully controlling another remote computer from the user’s workstation - KVM switching — symmetric and asymmetric KVM matrix for multiple users to access multiple computers and their USB devices It’s easy to use, simple to deploy, simple to manage, cost-effective, scalable and modular, since it’s uses the popular openGear platform. It also offers exceptional quality, since it’s using the broadcast-quality standard openGear platform, yet geared towards the professional AV marketplace.

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DISGUISE

gx 2c- media server D

esigned to scale and fit as part of a bigger media server system and to push generative content in live production to new heights, the disguise gx range enables creatives to go beyond the power of a single server solution, into distributed systems with many servers working as one to create a seamless immersive experience.

To match the ever increasing creative demands, and technological advances, disguise introduces the gx 2c media server with the highest graphics processing unit power, more capture, and double the storage of its predecessor with a 4TB NVMe drive fitted, freeing creatives to work with better quality codecs. The gx 2c also has 10-bt and HDR support for more powerful performance.

The gx 2c will provide a large step up in terms of capabilities with performance levels that are unmatched in the current market in a professional system. Creatives can now build environments with more particles, effects, and richer scenes at higher resolutions, and smoother frame rates.

The gx 2c can capture 8x 3G-SDI inputs, unlocking new workflows for broadcast, as well as live production events, where they will be able to use more live feeds than ever before. The video inputs in the gx 2c allows users to capture 2x2160p60 (2x4K@60), four times the

capture capability of the disguise gx 2. The inputs are also 10-bit capable, with the same low latency as existing disguise pro and gx range machines.

The gx 2c also has two Video Format Conversion (VFC) card slots, meaning users can output up to 8x HD outputs from one machine. disguise’s swappable VFC cards future proof the gx 2c because users can output DisplayPort, DVI, SDI, or HDMI without changing the system, as well as mixing signal formats and resolution types in the same project, with a guaranteed frame synchronisation and near-zero latency.

Although designed for generative content, the gx 2c has all the same media server features as the other disguise hardware, including the powerful disguise software suite, built in pro-audio, and two 10G network ports, as well as integrated two year Notch playback license for seamless delivery of generative effects.

Overall, the increased capture capabilities of the new disguise gx 2c, plus all the rendering power, will enable live production creatives to grow and expand their vision for live production, opening up any prior limits to push designs further.

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DVIGEAR

DisplayNet DN-150 Series T

he new DisplayNetÂŽ DN-150 Series represents a major breakthrough in performance and value for IP-based AV signal distribution. Starting at under $1,000 per endpoint, the DN-150 Series supports signals with resolutions of up to 4K/60p (4:4:4) with 8-bit color, or 4K/60p (4:2:2) with 10 or 12-bit color. Based on the latest SDVoE standard, these units provide unconstrained scalability, fast switching with zero frame latency and zero artifact image quality. Further they are fully interoperable with all SDVoE-compatible products, including the award-winning DisplayNet DN-200 Series.

The DN-150 Series relies on the highly intuitive DisplayNet Manager user-interface that makes set-up and maintenance of these units incredibly fast and easy. Advanced features in this web-based application make integration with third-party controllers nearly effortless. The DN-150 Series is available with either copper or optical fiber transport, enabling signal extension distances of up to 100 meters (328 ft.) with CAT-6A twisted pair and up to 30 KM (18.6 miles) with single-mode fiber.

Thanks to their sleek low profile design, exceptional interoperability and outstanding array of features, these units enable system designers to conceive highly versatile AV signal distribution systems with robust performance and scalability at price points previously impossible using competitive products.

The DN-150 Series will be available in Q3 of 2019, starting at $995 (USD) MSRP per endpoint.

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EPSON AMERICA, INC.

Moverio Assist remote assist solution R

esponding to demands to reduce installation errors and rework and for a hands-free remote support solution, Epson® Moverio Assist is an affordable, easy-touse, “see-what-I-see” remote assistance and inspection solution using Moverio® smart glasses for pre- and post-installation inspections as well as difficult repairs or work tasks at customer sites. By enabling real-time video collaboration between remote experts and on-site AV installers, Moverio Assist helps make site inspections, installations and/or complex repairs quicker and with fewer mistakes, leading to increased productivity, improved customer satisfaction and reduced travel costs.

When assistance is required, an AV installer or IT field technician simply wears the Moverio BT-300 or BT-350 ANSI smart glasses with built-in camera, powers it on to connect to the Internet using Wi-Fi or a mobile hotspot and then launches the Moverio Assist app to initiate the call to company experts logged into MoverioAssist.com via Chrome or Firefox browser.

Unlike using handheld tablets or smartphones, in-field personnel wearing Moverio glasses have their hands free to make repairs while collaborating in real-time.

Since the glasses are powered by Epson’s advance Si-OLED display technology, AV installers or IT field technicians can view instructions, photos, PDFs and videos in high quality, but also have a wearable display that will minimize obstruction and be virtually transparent when necessary.

Additional benefits include: - Complete Tasks Faster — Collaborate in real time with remote experts to complete difficult tasks faster in the field; catch potential issues before leaving a job site - Increase Productivity — Efficiently utilize expert resources to provide instruction without the need for travel; minimize re-work and/or increase first visit fix rates; decrease downtime of mission critical equipment

- Reduce Costs — Reduce re-work costs and increase customer satisfaction by getting the job done right the first time; save money by reducing travel for experts Available on a per-glasses, monthly subscription basis, Moverio Assist service offers an affordable, handsfree remote assistance solution for small, medium and large enterprises in the AV industry.

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EPSON AMERICA, INC.

Epson Pro L10 Series laser projectors T

he Pro L10 Series are Epson’s most compact interchangeable-lens laser projectors. The series feature 4K enhancement, HDBaseT and wide lens shift designed to meet the growing projection needs in corporate, education and live event markets. Compatible with 11 optional powered lenses, including a .35 throw ratio ultra short-throw lens with zero offset, the Pro L10 Series offer built-in image warping, edge blending, overlay shape and color filters, playlists and free software for multi-projector setup. The new projectors produce detailed, high contrast images and a Bt.709 color space for more realistic images and easier to read presentations. Leveraging a minimalist, discreet design and quiet fan noise, Epson’s Pro L10 Series offer flexible installation and diverse connectivity to deliver immersive consumer experiences even in the most demanding environments.

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EPSON AMERICA, INC.

Epson Pro L30000U laser projector D

esigned for dynamic, high-impact live productions, the Epson Pro L30000U high-end laser projector offers the best and brightest performance of the Pro L Series. This projector combines a laser light engine with inorganic components and 3LCD technology to deliver an outstanding 30,000 lumens of color and white brightness with virtually maintenancefree operation. Ideal for rental, staging and other large-venue applications, the Pro L30000U features 4K-ready lenses and native WUXGA resolution with 4K enhancement technology to display high contrast, true-to-life images. With a sealed optical engine, 3GSDI and HDBaseT connectivity, Epson’s Pro L30000U laser projector is designed to meet the demanding needs of large venues.

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EPSON AMERICA, INC.

Epson ELPLX01/ELPLX02 UST lenses A

n ideal solution for space-constrained environments and rear-projection applications, Epson’s new ELPLX01 and ELPLX02 white ultra short-throw lenses offer flexible placement into a wide variety of installations. Compatible with a range of Epson’s white large venue laser projectors, these ultra short-throw lenses deliver larger-than-life, stunning images from very short distances. With a 0.35 throw ratio, negative offset and impressive lens shift range, the ELPLX01 and ELPLX02 transform Epson projectors into solutions that can be installed just inches from the wall, allowing incredible installation and positioning flexibility.

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FREEAXEZ

Gridd Mobile - an Augmented Reality app A

t FreeAxez facilitating change is what we have done for over 25 years at some of the top companies and institutions in the world. We are so excited to introduce our latest innovation — Gridd Mobile! The power to change just got easier!

Gridd Mobile is a revolutionary app that gives Facility Managers, technology teams, electricians and maintenance personnel, everything they need to know about their unique wire management system right on their smartphone or tablet.

Gridd Mobile empowers in-house teams to understand and best utilize their Gridd systems to make wiring moves and changes. They have all the information they need, in one place, when they need it. Whether it is the ability to pull up their “as-built” drawings, scan a product’s QR code to get direct access to all the product’s details and technical data or locate all the wiring beneath the floor.

By scanning a QR code on the floor as a starting point, the Gridd Mobile app calibrates itself to the room, providing users with an augmented reality of their space.

The app effectively creates an “X-Ray” view showing users their Gridd systems beneath the floor covering without ever moving a muscle. When cabling changes are necessary it is easy to update the app to reflect these changes. The ability to view precise locations of all power tracks and IT cable runs under the carpet, removes guess work and unnecessary labor, saving time and money.

Gridd Mobile improves the accuracy of your facility’s infrastructure over its lifecycle. Facility Managers,

electricians and IT professionals 10 years from now will be as well equipped to make changes as they are today.

This increases the longevity of a space, and the ability to adapt to changes in technology and design trends.

Using the Gridd system eliminates the need for suspended ceilings, interior walls and power poles, contributing to an open floor plan with natural lighting and

exposed architectural elements. Now with Gridd Mobile, the guess work and need for ripping apart flooring, walls and ceilings to locate cabling and wiring is eliminated.

Changes can be made quickly, efficiently and cleanly.

Gridd Mobile makes it even easier to keep up with new technology and design trends in the workplace.

Gridd Mobile gives you the power to change™.

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FSR

Symphony Linx for power connectivity F

SR’s new Symphony Linx makes simple work of addressing power and data needs in work and learning environments where multiple sources are needed.

Symphony Linx provides easy access to power either on, or under a single work surface area. The Symphony Linx system consists of one Symphony table box and up to two satellites all powered by a single line cord.

Designed with reconfiguration in mind, Linx makes it easy to add power and connectivity to any work environment.

Presented in an attractive design with no visible hardware, the base unit mounts under the work surface. The matching satellites can either be an additional under table model or the above table that fastens simply with a clamp. All models are available with choices of power and charging options, interconnecting cord lengths, and AC power cord length. Symphony Linx is available with up to eight AC outlets and 4 USB Chargers . The Linx is offered in black or white to blend into any decor.

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G&D NORTH AMERICA INC.

DP1.2-Vision-IP — 4K with KVM-over-IP™ D

P1.2-Vision-IP extender using KVM-over-IP™ for latency-free transmission and operation of 4K computer video via IP networks With KVM-over-IP™ G&D provides their customers with ideal solutions for the growing demand of integrated KVM components into existing network infrastructures. Customers benefit from the standardization of technology, flexibility and central administration, but also from decisive cost advantages, as existing cabling, switches and routers can continue to be used.

With G&D’s systems transmission takes place compressed via CAT cabling or optical fibres via standard IP-based networks on layer 3, with a data transmission rate of 1 Gbit/s per line.

With G&D¬¨¬•s powerful DP1.2-Vision-IP the KVM experts set a new milestone and offer a KVMover-IP™ extender that extends real 4K@60 Hz (4096 x 2160@60 Hz). It offers pixel-perfect video transmission for best possible performance and ideal hand-eye coordination. The extender deploys G&D’s bespoke compression algorithm. The High-Dynamic-ImageProcessing (HDIP) Level3 for highest video quality ensures completely lossless transmission and in comparison to “pure” A/V-systems also offers latency-free real-time operation.

The advantage of the reduced bandwidth are the improved possibilities of further processing. The DP1.2-Vision-IP is compatible and works according to G&D¬¨¬•s mix & match concept, meaning that the technical possibilities are almost unlimited. The DP1.2-Vision-IP either can be used as an extender or a matrix switch module. Thus, it can be easily connected with G&D¬¨¬•s KVM-over-IP™ matrix-switch system

ControlCenter-IP. While the network infrastructure takes over the transport of the KVM signals by using network switches and routers, the ControlCenter-IP contributes the logic. This way, if required, a lot of workplaces are able to access an equally high number of systems. Thus, UHD and 4K applications also benefit from the G&D KVM-over-IP™ matrix functions such as CrossDisplay-Switching, Scenario-Switching or the Push-Get function.

In particular for the AV industry, which require absolute reliability, the system offers significant safety features such as the G&D monitoring function.

Transmission and highlights:

- Compressed transmission using HDIP Level3 for highest video quality ensures latency-free real-time operation - KVM-over-IPTM matrix support for “real” 4K - Resolutions up to 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz (UHD@60Hz) or 4096 x 2160 @ 60 Hz (4K@60Hz) - Transmission via fibre optics up to 10,000 m - Support of PS/2 and USB keyboard and mouse - Comprehensive safety features such as Monitoring and SNMP and Screen-Freeze function - Redundant power supply - Finder LEDs to easily find devices in complex installations

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GEFEN

Presentation Switcher T

he Gefen 4K Ultra HD 600 MHz Multi-Format Presentation Switcher (EXT-4K600A-MF-51-HBTLS) solves problems in conference and collaboration spaces that have a wide array of devices and inputs, giving users a convenient single point of contact for their AV sources and displays in collaboration or meeting areas.

The new 4K Ultra HD 600 MHz Multi-Format 5x1 Presentation Switcher features a powerful built-in Scaler, Auto-Switching & Split HDMI/HDBaseT™ Outputs. This is a plug-and-play solution that automatically switches inputs to the most recently connected or activated source. It accepts a multitude of input formats ranging from the legacy composite video inputs to the latest Full Bandwidth 18 Gbps HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort™ 1.2.

In addition to the versatile built-in scaler, the Gefen Presentation Switcher features five independently switchable and embeddable audio inputs, a versatile microphone input with Phantom Power, audio breakout, and dual HDMI/HDBaseT™ outputs that provide all the right tools for creating a compelling and impactful AV presentation.

The Gefen Presentation Switcher works with both 4K Ultra HD sources and legacy analog devices, pro-

viding flexible connectivity and a single management point for all devices in the room. The auto-switching feature saves time by making it easy for users to connect and present without the need to select inputs manually. The intuitive user interface is accessible from

any computer or mobile browser and via On-ScreenDisplay, and doubles as a setup tool and daily controller — eliminating the need for costly external controllers in smaller installations.

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GREEN HIPPO MEDIA TECHNOLOGY INC.

Hippotizer Montane+ RTX G

reen Hippo presents the Hippotizer Montane+ RTX, the most powerful Media Server for Notch, with 37,140 Notchmarks.

The latest update to the Hippotizer+ Media Server range delivers the latest technology and graphics processing power for 3D Mapping and real-time generative content.

Collaborating with Notch to deliver cutting edge real-time motion graphics, compositing and video effects inside Hippotizer V4, Notch enables you to create, simulate, render, composite, edit, and play: always in real-time, always working on the full and final result.

Create interactive and generative content and live video effects in a powerful, easy and stable workflow.

Export and playback directly in Hippotizer™ V4 and use Hippotizer’s pin system to control your content from a lighting desk or other controller.

Use all of Notch’s compositing and visual effects capabilities on live video sources creating compelling new performance experiences for the audience. Or, use Notch’s visual effects engine to create effects around tracked moving performers on stage, from wispy smoke to rivers of water.

As well as limitless creativity with Notch, the Hippotizer also serves as a creative toolbox.

A variety of integrations with popular video tools such as NDI and Spout all with real-time control, offer limitless creative potential.

And A host of functionality on every layer such as dual effects engines, Key-on-Layer and VideoMapperon -Layer mean that you never need settle for just simple playback.

The heart of Hippotizer is real-time control; built from the ground up for on-the-fly operation.

CrossFade-on-Layer, Presets, and Inner-loop playmode

among many others, are all features designed to make programming even faster. Hippotizer’s integration with external controllers is second to none; DMX lighting desks, MIDI, Stream Deck and OSC all ensure that you can use the control surface of your choice. All control is network-based so that you are not stuck backstage with the servers.

Hippotizer offers a flexible workflow that allows the separation of the 3D from 2D. Working in 3D is a powerful tool for some shows but can be needlessly complex and time consuming for others. Hippotizer allows the user to choose to work exclusively in 2D; directly patching mixes to outputs, to get you up and running in seconds. Tools such as VideoMapper, PixelMapper and ScreenWarp make using Hippotizer easy, equally at home driving LED video tiles, DMX lighting fixtures or complex projection blends.

For 3D projects, Hippotizer offers a complete projection mapping package that can be operated separately from Hippotizer, connected by the network. This allows the operator to focus on programming the show, while the projectors are aligned separately.

Green Hippo also publishes free plugins for the Adobe suite of content creation programs so content can be rendered directly to Hippotizer’s FlexRes codec.

Content can be delivered in many formats from ProRes to Image Sequences. Hippotizer automatically transcodes the media into the system. No external tools or programs are required.

Shipping with a full library of stock content, adding additional media to it is easy and fast. With four internal codecs to choose from, Hippotizer V4+ supports playback of 4K and beyond videos with full flexibility in compression quality.

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HARMAN, A SAMSUNG COMPANY

AKG CBL Boundary Layer Microphones T

he new CBL Series by AKG is a family of lowprofile boundary layer microphones available in multiple form factors and mic coverage patterns to accommodate critical applications including conference rooms and meeting spaces. Featuring intuitive user controls for talk/mute, elegant design aesthetics with LEDs, and screw terminals for mics and I/O, the CBL series is easy to install, easy to use, easy on the eyes and makes meetings sound great.

The AKG CBL201 model has a 180ยบ dual element cardioid configuration. The AKG CBL301 model is a triple element cardioid configurable from 270ยบ to 360ยบ.

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HARMAN, A SAMSUNG COMPANY

AMX G5 Control & Scheduling Touch Panels T

he legendary AMX Touch Panel portfolio has recently evolved to offer the best of Modero Control and Acendo Book Scheduling capabilities in a simple to order, competitively priced, five model lineup that supports wide-ranging customer needs.

Five product SKUs cleverly deliver customers their choice of the most popular configurations and screen sizes. The new models simplify ordering, support, and technical updates by offering customers a softwareconfigurable choice of control or room scheduling functionality (7” and 10” wall mount models). The new touch panels are available in tabletop and wall mount models, with 7”, 10”, and 20” screen sizes.

Key new and enhanced features include: • User-configurable transformation to and from a Modero G5 control panel or an Acendo Book room scheduling panel with no programming or additional hardware required • Enhanced capacitive touch screens delivering an exceptional user experience • Enhanced side room availability LEDs that are

nearly twice the current size for improved visibility • Support for 802.1x and IPv6 to address enterprise network requirements for Acendo Book configurations • For support of government and other sensitive

applications, all of the new tabletop models do not include a microphone and all wall mount models may have their microphones disabled by software, physically detached, or both.

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HP INC.

HP Elite Slice G2 - Audio Ready How conferencing should be Designed for rooms of all sizes with 3rd party AV accessories, the HP Elite Slice G2 - Audio Ready with Microsoft Teams Rooms is our most versatile Microsoft Teams Rooms system. Simplify meetings and seamlessly connect with the Center of Room Control and mount with an optional HP VESA Plate under the table or install behind the display with the new 5 meter cable option.

One-touch collaboration Enjoy on-demand calling, dual viewing angles, and flexible accessibility, easily add attendees, and share content with one touch on the Center of Room Control with familiar Microsoft Teams Rooms interface.

Stress free. Worry free.

Get setup quickly with hassle-free installation and intuitive user operation—no assembly or specialized skills required. Easily manage, deploy, and secure your meeting room system.

Connect to existing audio and video Show your team in the best light and easily connect your Microsoft Teams Rooms-certified audio and video peripherals to HP Elite Slice G2 - Audio Ready with Microsoft Teams Rooms.

Audio equipment or speakers are required and sold separately.

cover and optional cable lock.

HP Sure Start with Dynamic Protection Physical Security Help keep your HP Elite Slice G2 — Audio Ready safe and secure in the conference room with the port

Checks your BIOS every 15 minutes to detect attacks and corruption, then self-heals the BIOS automatically.

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HUDDLE ROOM TECHNOLOGY / HRT USA

Huddle Hub Wireless Camera T

he “Wireless Camera” is a unique feature of Huddle Hub that allows all meeting participants a cablefree interaction with the room AV equipment. The setup is very simple: just connect any USB video soundbar system to Huddle Hub. Any participant in a meeting can start or join a video- conference from his or her laptop, just by selecting the Huddle Hub drivers in his or her preferred software (Zoom, Skype, Teams, WebEx, etc.), and wirelessly receive the AV streams from the videosoundbar.

With the Wireless Camera feature, participants can just walk into the meeting with their laptop, comfortably sit anywhere they like, and use the room AV equipment without having to connect a single cable.

Huddle Hub™ goes beyond traditional wireless presentations on meeting rooms large displays:¬¨‚Ćthe participants¬¨‚Ćcan, in fact, send and receive presentations directly with their own devices. Any space within the company can now be used as a virtual collaboration space, huddle and meeting rooms, offices, auditoriums, and even lounges.

Almost every meeting today is a presentation and

video conference meeting and Huddle Hub is the only Wireless Collaboration System that allows all meeting participants a true BYOC cable-free interaction with the room AV equipment. Participants can just walk

into the meeting with their laptop, comfortably sit anywhere they like, and use their videoconference software and the room AV equipment without having to connect a single cable.

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ICRON

Maverick 63104 4K & USB 3 CAT6a Extender I

cron’s Maverick 63104 is the world’s first 4kp60 4:4:4 DisplayPort 1.2a and backward-compatible USB 3.1 extender system supporting distances up to 100m over a single CAT 6a/7 cable, making it ideal for post-production workflows, medical imaging, control room, and industrial applications. It includes the ExtremeUSB-C™ suite of features such as transparent USB extension, true plug-and-play operation with no software drivers required and compatibility with all major operating systems, including Windows√î√â√≠, macOS™, Linux√î√â√≠ and Chrome OS™.

The Maverick 63104 USB 3-2-1 and 4Kp60 4:4:4 DisplayPort video extender system over copper provides high-quality rendering and display. It supports extension for keyboard/video/mouse (KVM), broadcast and post-production workflows, remote kiosks and terminals, interactive digital signage as well as industrial and medical applications. No other KVM extender supports both DisplayPort 4Kp60 and USB 3-2-1. Competitive solutions support lower resolutions and frame rates (like 4Kp30, which is half the refresh rate) and/or are limited to USB 2.0 (which is 1/10th the USB throughput). The 100m extension over a single CAT 6a/7 allows installers to use standard cabling and terminate their own cable at a specific length. It enables

10x USB bandwidth compared to other KVM solutions which drastically increases remote image quality or speed for medical and industrial applications and significantly decreases file transfer times for local archiving workflows. The Maverick 63104 also supports sub-frame latency, only a few lines, which makes it well suited for demanding real time applications like digital

art design and E-Sports where latency is not acceptable.

In addition to USB 3-2-1 and 4Kp60 video, the Maverick 63104 supports 1 Gbps Ethernet and RS232 side channels. The 1Gbps Ethernet side channel can be used to support any network device including audio, video streaming, other network A/V Devices, and normal LAN or internet applications.

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IDK CORPORATION

Audio Bridge between SDVoE and Dante I

DK is pleased to introduce a new IP-NINJAR / Dante Audio Bridge, the latest AV over IP product, model: NJR-AB08DAN. The Bridge transcodes audio signaling directly between the IP-NINJAR (SDVoE) and Dante protocol environments. Audio signal transport is enabled from NJR transmitters to Dante devices and from Dante device to NJR receivers. The new IP-NINJAR Bridge eliminates third party converters and processors. This enhances system design flexibility while streamlining architecture, eliminating interoperability guesswork and optimizing reliability. Each NJRAB08DAN can receive up to four (4) audio streams from IP-NINJAR transmitters outputting up to eight (8) channels in Dante protocol. Additionally, each bridge can accept up to 8-channel audio from Dante sources, outputting IP-NINJAR (SDVoE) protocol in up to four (4) audio streams. This feature enables Dante audio embedding on HDMI signals and de-embedding through analog audio outputs at IP-NINJAR receivers.

Audio Features:

• Transcode Audio signal between IP- NINJAR (SDVoE) and Dante protocol • Receives up to four (4) audio streams from IPNINJAR transmitters and output as Dante protocol up to eight (8) channels • Receives up to 8 channel Dante audio from Dante

devices and output as IP-NINJAR (SDVoE) protocol up to four (4) audio streams • Dante audio embedded on HDMI signal at IPNINJAR receiver • Dante audio de-embedded to analog audio signal at IP-NINJAR receiver

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IDK CORPORATION

IDK Audio Bridge between SDVoE and Dante I

DK is pleased to introduce a new IP-NINJAR / Dante Audio Bridge, the latest AV over IP product, model: NJR-AB08DAN. The Bridge transcodes audio signaling directly between the IP-NINJAR (SDVoE) and Dante protocol environments. Audio signal transport is enabled from NJR transmitters to Dante devices and from Dante device to NJR receivers. The new IP-NINJAR Bridge eliminates third party converters and processors. This enhances system design flexibility while streamlining architecture, eliminating interoperability guesswork and optimizing reliability. Each NJRAB08DAN can receive up to four (4) audio streams from IP-NINJAR transmitters outputting up to eight (8) channels in Dante protocol. Additionally, each bridge can accept up to 8-channel audio from Dante sources, outputting IP-NINJAR (SDVoE) protocol in up to four (4) audio streams. This feature enables Dante audio embedding on HDMI signals and de-embedding through analog audio outputs at IP-NINJAR receivers.

Audio Features:

• Transcode Audio signal between IP- NINJAR (SDVoE) and Dante protocol • Receives up to four (4) audio streams from IPNINJAR transmitters and output as Dante protocol up to eight (8) channels • Receives up to 8 channel Dante audio from Dante

devices and output as IP-NINJAR (SDVoE) protocol up to four (4) audio streams • Dante audio embedded on HDMI signal at IPNINJAR receiver • Dante audio de-embedded to analog audio signal at IP-NINJAR receiver

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IHSE USA, LLC

R488 KVM Secure IP Remote Access (SIRA) F

or industry applications like video production or broadcasting, workflow is tremendously improved when operators can share multiple computer sources — no matter if they are centralized or located across the globe. IHSE’s new R488 Secure IP Remote Access (SIRA) Gateway for KVM adds more flexibility to the Draco tera matrix series without sacrificing the philosophy of securely isolating the core matrix and signal management from TCP/IP. Encrypted signal transmission via IP ensures protection of intellectual property while still offering the most flexible access to matrices connected from remote locations via private or public networks.

Because the R488 SIRA uses TCP/IP for its communications protocol across the internet and translates it to the IHSE closed loop protocol, computers connected to the fixed KVM Switch can be accessed whether the computer is located in the same office, the same building or in another city or country. The R488 SIRA KVM-over-IP connection provides 50 millisecond latency to support superior response for broadcast and other dynamic video applications. For instance, editors and producers can work remotely from a single workstation area while accessing computers no matter where they may be located. It saves space on the desktop and adds convenience for users since they don’st have to leave their desk to access multiple computers.

The R488 SIRA can interconnect with the local KVM matrix utilizing a direct access appliance, browser-based connection or a client-based software application. Operators at remote locations can connect to the R488 SIRA via an IP address and once a connec-

tion is established and authorized, the matrix system will allow the keyboard, mouse and video to link with the remote device and operate as if they were physically present at the remote computer directly.

The R488 SIRA direct access appliance is a selfcontained user appliance that provides users with highperformance IP access to remote KVM matrix systems.

Up to 4K30, 8-Bit 4:4:4 color depth can be achieved with little as 50 millisecond latency. Interconnects to each KVM can be achieved via standard Cat-X or Fiber optic cabling over a WAN or LAN. The compact unit is optimized to be an out-of-the box solution that reduces installation time and enhances the R488 setup features.

Physically, the SIRA Gateway is compatible with the Draco vario extender series fitting in Draco vario chassis. It occupies two slots and is recommended to be mounted into chassis with backplane such as the 2-slot (474-BODY2BPF) the 6-slot (474-BODY6BP/F)

or 21-slot (474-BODY21/4U). Besides the remote access option, it offers HDMI and USB interfaces for local access at the rack level.

Additionally, users can now access a secure KVM system directly over a local area network or across a WAN or LAN using IP and cloud connectivity. An integrated secure core in the gateway isolates the KVM from the IP network. This further extends the performance that IHSE KVM technology delivers by enabling access to contained and restricted KVM installations from remote users over IP connections. Users can access the KVM system via an HTML 5 based web browser for anytime, anywhere access while retaining a solid secure system core. An optional Windows® based client software provides enhanced performance and features while offering a higher level of flexibility with link encrypted signal transmission and IP isolation from the Secure Core Matrix.

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IHSE USA, LLC

Draco Ultra DP 240 Esports KVM extender A

longside state-of-the-art extender technology for 4K resolutions, IHSE now raises the bar with unmatched performance in higher refresh rates to support esports and gamer demands with the Draco Ultra Gaming Extenders. For next generation professional gamers demanding these higher fresh rates, IHSE has introduced the new Draco ultra DP Gaming Extenders supporting refresh rates up to 240Hz at full 1080p resolutions. For competition gaming stations where computers need to be located at distances that exceed the reach of copper cables these KVM display management extenders can be used by gamers and esports players to make sure they will continue to see sharper visuals during fast action game-play. Additionally, moving the mouse will feel smoother compared to a more typical 60Hz display.

Traditionally, KVM extenders place a hard cap of 60 frames per second between an extended cable connection which means gamers would not fully benefit from the enhanced responsiveness of higher frame rates.

IHSE’s Draco ultra DP Gaming Extenders constitute a new generation of digital KVM signal extension using the innovative Lightweight Image (LICI) codec, developed in cooperation with the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits. This revolutionary coding technology ensures brilliant image quality at the highest video resolutions with outstanding full 30 bit color depth and 4:4:4 sampling.

This high refresh rate solution allows users to operate CPUs from devices at a remotely located workstation —supporting DisplayPort video devices, keyboards, and pointing devices — over a single duplex fiber cable and can extend resolutions in 5120X1440 at 144 hertz or 1920x1080 at 240Hz up to 5Km. With built in USB-HID supporting gaming keyboards, these devices allow ultra-fast response time demanded by professional gamers.

Benefits of the Draco Ultra Gaming Extenders include ease of setup for remote gaming station during staging and competition while removing noisy CPU’s from the desktop command center. Ultra-fast response time offers uninterrupted lag or eliminates tearing while transmitting the refresh rate transparently between the graphics card and monitor.

These extenders can also support audio transmission via the DisplayPort interface, eliminating the need for additional audio modules and enabling playback of the audio signal on monitors with integrated loudspeakers. It is also possible to integrate optional Draco vario mezzanine modules for digital audio input and output and for data signals such as USB 2.0 and RS-232 / RS-422 when upgraded to a larger enclosure.

Features and Benefits • Reduce desktop clutter by moving noisy comput-

ers to a remote locations thus freeing up your gameplay areas with reduced cabling above and below your work table area.

• Protect your computer hardware from malicious activities by moving it to a secure location up to 5Km from a game workstation.

• Get perfect video refresh rates up to 240Hz for 1920 x 1080 and up to 144Hz at 5120 X 1440 with transparent pass-through between the extender transmitter and receiver modules.

• Supporting DisplayPort 1.2 and USB-HID standard with options to include embedded USB 2.0 for specialty keyboards.

• Optional accessory hardware makes it easy to mount the unit out-of-site under the table or fitted inside an optional chassis enclosure for rack mounting.

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INTOPIX

FlinQ - Image processing technology What is it?

FlinQ™ technology is an innovative image processor invented by intoPIX that enables higher quality and a significant gain of efficiency for high performance and reliable visual communication. FlinQ™ technology delivers flawless video quality and display transmission over both wired and wireless links.

What does it provide?

It opens up a realm of new capabilities to manage pixel perfect 4K and 8K display and video content, leveraging existing IT infrastructures and networks (1GbE) with very low power & memory consumption, while safeguarding microsecond latency.

Typical bitrates are 150 Mbps for HD60p, 500 Mbps for 4K60p, and 2 Gbps for 8K60p — providing the perfect setting to deliver any screen content over standard CAT5e cables and 1GbE or 2.5GbE network switches.

How does it differ?

Up to now, AV professionals had to make tradeoffs between bandwidth and quality when working with high resolutions. Either they opted for large-bandwidth streaming solutions that preserve

bandwidth resulting in a high replacement cost, involving complex and power-hungry devices, cabling and infrastructures (ie. 10GbE, Fiber,…) .

Or they sacrifice quality through downsampling (from 444 to 420), use traditional video compression (H264, HEVC, MJPEG) or other tricks that impact either quality, or latency or both at the same time, in order to fit their content through a low bandwidth.

On top, other codecs may excel for natural imagery but ultimately fail when processing detail-rich excel sheets or fine text.

FlinQ does not compromise on neither bandwidth,

nor quality, nor latency. It enables better pixels while requiring low bandwidth and inducing less than a millisecond of latency

Where is it used?

FlinQ powers the recent “Pixel Perfect Processing” update of Crestron’s DM NVX launched last ISE. Thanks to FlinQ, Crestron is able to provide a seamless distribution of any type of content - whether fine text, computer graphics, Excel spreadsheets, gaming, or natural video - without requiring heavy and expensive bandwidth.

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KMB

Axia iQx A

ppearances can be deceiving. Axia iQx looks like a traditional console, but it’s actually a surface and mix engine rolled into one—at a surprisingly affordable price. We dove deep with AES67, giving you access to every source, anywhere on the network. With nearly limitless connections, we can’t even fathom the possibilities.

Traditionally, surfaces need to be connected to a separate mix engine, the so-called “brains” of the system. Axia® iQx combines the mix engine and surface into one unit. That’s one less component and connection you need to worry about when building your studio, allowing you to get up and running quickly and easily.

Built from the ground up as an AoIP console, iQx is AES67-compliant and stands fully capable of supporting emerging standards including SMPTE 2110-30. There’s no limit to the number of sources and connections you can access on the network. Well, OK, 16 million...but who’s counting?

Create an instant studio by adding a Telos Alliance xNode to support local microphones, headphones, and any other sources you might want, and you’re ready to rock in a flash. Add additional xNodes or an xSwitch to expand I/O and network switching capabilities as needed. While iQx is sophisticated inside, it’s familiar on the outside so there’s no steep learning curve.

Configuration is a no-brainer thanks to a built-in web GUI—no proprietary application required. And while some locations where consoles are installed can be tight on rack space, iQx doesn’t require any thanks to the integrated engine. The console can be placed tabletop, without the need to modify furniture. All while offering network and power redundancy expected by

world-class broadcast facilities. iQx is great for nontraditional studio setups too.

Need a temporary studio for a special event or to add or move a studio quickly? Mixing sports, remote talent, or audio that isn’t located in your studio? iQx is your console, letting you bring in sources from all over the world. Control is not just a local thing either; an iQx can be controlled from the remote site, so no in-studio operator is required. With iQx, you have access to everything, everywhere. While we can’t predict the future, we know change is in store, and iQx is flexible enough to support you today and tomorrow.

New to AoIP? In addition to its own unique advantages, iQx is an AoIP console at its heart, giving you all the benefits that come with an AoIP network. More

flexibility, easier and faster installs, cost efficiency, a decentralized system without a single point of failure, and the ability to upgrade from analog one studio at a time are all upsides of AoIP. Once a source is on an AoIP audio network, it can be made available to any device on that same network.

In the analog days, this could only be accomplished with costly routing switchers or stacks of distribution amps. Now, any station with an AoIP network has this capability built in.

Finally, with no analog audio physically inside an AoIP console, you reduce or even eliminate interference that can compromise sound. With AoIP, stations enjoy much cleaner audio throughout the studio facility.

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KRAMER ELECTRONICS USA

VS-34FD 8K Ready Matrix Switcher T

he VS-34FD, a 34-port modular 8K multi format digital matrix switcher with interchangeable inputs & outputs, supports HDMI™, HDBaseT, DGkat, fiber optic, DVI, VGA HD-SDI as well as analog and digital audio. The VS-34FD chassis is backwards compatible with all existing cards (with the addition of an adapter) and futureproofs AV installations with an 8K ready chassis for upcoming 8K cards. All ports can be used interchangeably as either inputs or outputs, according to installation requirements.

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KVM-TEC ELECTRONIC GMBH

4k Ultraline Extende over IP 4

KExtender DP 1.2 over IP in copper and fiber, resolution up to 4096x2160 @ 60Hz, perfect color coding 4:4:4 @8 bit per color, USB2.0 and video compression in house development. Built-in MST HUB Splitter and special Software features - 4K Multiview Commander( worldwide new) - 4 contents can be controlled and operated on one 4K screen, Mouse Glide& Switch - 1 mouse 1 keyboard for operating up to 8 monitors, Compatible with Switching System with Standard Network components up to 2000 endpoints.

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LENBROOK INTERNATIONAL

BSP125 Streaming Powered Speaker T

he BSP125 is a compact but powerful speaker with in-built BluOS multi-zone music streaming capabilities, which means it will easily connect to network-accessible music sources and communicate with other BluOS devices on the same network.

When on the same network, the devices discover and interface with each other, and using the BluOS Controller App for desktops and smart devices, a Bluesound Professional wall mount controller, or one of the popular control systems integrated with BluOS, installers can then configure a nearly limitless number of zones of streamed audio content from a variety of sources, including commercially-licensed

music from SoundMachine.

With advanced processing capabilities incorporated into endpoints, the BSP125 allows installers to add streaming to existing installations where disrupting the system head is not possible or simplify smaller installations where there may not be space for a robust system head. The product features a 3.5� (89 mm) low frequency driver and a 1� (25.4 mm) high frequency driver, driven by a 25 watt DSP-capable amplifier that produces surprisingly robust sound across the frequency range (45 Hz to 20 kHz) at a THD+N rating of 0.003% at full-rated power. It comes in a black or white finish for easy colour matching.

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LEYARD & PLANAR, A LEYARD COMPANY

Leyard DirectLight X Video Wall System T

he next-generation Leyard DirectLight X LED Video Wall System expands the award-winning Leyard DirectLight LED Video Wall System platform to deliver the ultimate complete LED solution. Leyard DirectLight X supports a range of fine pixel pitches and includes industry-leading wall mount, full front service access, off-board hot-swap power supplies and modern, web-based control and management software. With the off-board Leyard Video Controller, it becomes the industry’s first LED video wall solution to embed advanced video processing directly into the product.

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LG ELECTRONICS USA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

LG Transparent OLED (55EW5F-A) L

ong dedicated to innovation in the OLED category, the awe-inspiring Transparent LG OLED display is the next generation of LG OLED. The display features an elegant form factor and an advanced transparent panel that allows end users to harness the picture quality of LG OLED without completely blocking the viewer from objects or people behind it.

The Transparent LG OLED display (55EW5F) offers eye-catching digital content and information while interacting seamlessly with its surrounding environment.

The versatile display offers 400 nits brightness while maintaining a high transparency that truly brings a new level of ‘see-through’ viewing. While clearly showcasing objects behind the screen, the Transparent LG OLED displays information or images in front, so that viewers can easily see both the object and the imagery without having to change their position.

With unrivaled picture quality, LG’s OLED technology, featuring self-lighting pixels, maintains accurate and vivid colors even when the display becomes transparent. The Transparent LG OLED display brings content to life. As a result, the LG Transparent OLED display is ideal for hospitality, retail and variety of other environments where businesses are looking to create a truly one-of-a-kind experience.

The Transparent LG OLED display offers a seamless, yet innovative solution thanks to its customizable and expandable design. The unit is designed as a semi-assembled display that you can install in various configurations to fit into existing structures and spaces

in addition to linking multiple displays together. The display features tempered front glass that protects the screen from external impact, and its certified safety design means it is reliable enough to endure shock and vibration caused by the surrounding environment.

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LG ELECTRONICS USA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

LG 0.44mm Virtually Seamless Video Wall

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G’s latest innovation in the video wall category is the virtually seamless SVH7E series (model: 55SVH7E). It is the world’s first video wall display with a less than 1mm bezel-to-bezel width. Providing the perfection of a nearly-seamless view, the display’s eye-catching design, In-Plane Switching (IPS) technology and unprecedented ultra-thin 0.44 mm even bezel width offers an immersive picture that resembles one continuous image.

The video wall display’s striking design and super slim bezel width offers viewers an alluring, nearly seamless picture as opposed to a collection of segmented panels. Combined with LG’s proprietary IPS technology, which helps ensure uniform, accurate color saturation from virtually any viewing angle, the LG SVH7E video wall display produces an unparalleled visual experience sure to capture any viewer’s attention regardless of their viewing position.

The groundbreaking video wall display is also equipped with built-in System on Chip (SoC) and LG’s webOS 3.2 Smart Signage platform to execute several tasks at once, while providing smooth content playback without the need for a media player. Because webOS supports HTML5 as a web-based platform and a Software Developer Kit, it is even easier for system integrators to build and optimize their web apps featuring Full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution, the new 700-nit video wall solution is seamlessly assembled to create a large video wall that will provide an immersive experience to viewers in a multitude of installation environments.

The state-of-the-art LG SVH7E offers unmatched picture quality and a high level of installation flexibility, allowing end users to easily integrate this solution into a wider variety of installation environments.

The ultra-narrow 0.44 mm bezel allows businesses to display cohesive content in ways they never thought possible.

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LG ELECTRONICS USA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

LG IP-rated Outdoor Display (XE4F) I

ntroduced at InfoComm 2019, the new LG IP56rated 2nd gen outdoor display (55XE4F) enhances LG’s portfolio with a slim and robust design coupled with outstanding visibility. The new XE4F delivers superb user convenience with LG’s webOS 4.0 smart platform and is waterproof and protected from dust while also being lighter and slimmer than the previous model. This allows the display to be installed almost anywhere, such as on a wall, ceiling or stand.

Furthermore, the XE4F series possess powerful brightness of 4,000 nits, providing a clear and vivid picture quality even under direct sunlight from any angle. The screen brightness is automatically adjusted depending on the ambient light — the brightness is increased in light for better visibility, while it is decreased in darkness for efficient power management.

By adding more LED units, the display can operate brighter at a lower temperature, showcasing its increased durability while lasting longer than other models. Additionally, the XE4F offers Quarter Wave

Plate (QWP), which enables clear visibility even when the viewer is wearing polarized sunglasses.

The mount ready outdoor display makes it easy to work with custom solutions of partners for various customer needs and configurations. Offering superb reliability under a wide range of operating temperatures which results in fewer constraints for outdoor installation, the LG XE4F provides substantial outdoor

reliability and high operating temperature range of approximately -30ºC to 50ºC. The XE4F is IK10 certified, ensuring optimum protection from external impacts. Additionally, display is certified IP56, to be not only waterproof but also weatherproof against the damaging effects of the sun, rain, snow, dust and wind, an essential feature for outdoor applications.

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Teleportivity: Help Desk Platform L

iberty AV is proud to introduce Teleportivity, the missing link in tech support and SAAS offerings.

Anywhere from 30 — 70% of service issues are user-related. While there are many tech solutions that monitor devices and connectivity, a vast majority of issues still require on-site diagnosis. Nothing drains more time and resources than technician call-outs.

Not to mention, as the customer is on hold, waiting for tech support to arrive, their patience and satisfaction diminishes with each passing minute.

However, with Liberty AV and Teleportivity, you can now be everywhere at once. Teleportivity is the instant information and live video help desk platform that is transforming tech support. Through the use of the SmarTag NFC code, every space, place and object can be a portal to a world of help, with a simple scan of a tag. With a scan of the Teleportivity SmarTag, the user can access tutorial videos, instructions, and information giving instant access to self-guided help.

Just like in tech support, there is nothing quite like one-on-one support where the technician can actually look at the issue at hand; in these instances, in lieu of rolling a truck, Teleportivity’s live video sessions pair the user with a knowledgeable tech support team member, and the face-to-face interaction is the next best thing to being in the same room together, instantaneously.

With Teleportivity’s Instant Information and Live Support System, help can come to the customer from anywhere in the world, at the push of a button, in seconds. This tech support application is perfect for

information stations, way finding, meeting rooms, classrooms, on individual devices or hardware, equipment racks… literally anywhere that you need support, Teleportivity can be there, instantly.

Teleportivity is an industry game-changer. See for yourself - watch the live demo here, https://www.you-

tube.com/watch?v=OIKGp8Tk0es — then stop by and see it in action at Liberty AV’s InfoComm Booth 2021.

To request more information on Teleportivity and for ‘Every-AV-Thing Connecting Source to Display’, contact Liberty AV solutions at 800-530-8998 or visit us online at www.libav.com .

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Icon 700 video conferencing system I

n today’s workplace, technology must be designed to fit seamlessly into modern, open office spaces, but also must be compatible with the connected generation that now constitutes our workforce. Video conferencing systems have the potential to meet these expectations, providing workers with digital tools to accomplish real-time collaboration and communication across continents, timezones and distributed teams. But despite the increasingly pivotal role of video communication, many providers have been content to offer devices with average functionality, lackluster performance and run-of-the-mill design. As a result, these conferencing systems often end up as eyesores collecting dust in the back of meeting rooms — which AV and IT teams ultimately wasted time and resources outfitting — and they certainly don’t replicate the benefits of connecting people via face-to-face meetings.

Lifesize has reversed this trend with the Icon 700, a truly modern, beautiful device that serves as the centerpiece for the meeting room of the future and revitalizes video communication and collaboration. The Icon 700 is the first video conferencing system in the world to deliver stunningly lifelike ultra-high definition 4K video quality, full-motion 4K content sharing, superior sound and a powerful 20x camera zoom to create a meeting experience more crisp, clear and engaging than any alternative on the market. At its core, the Icon 700 is designed to be the connective tissue bridging virtual, global and in-person teams, allowing for levels of video communication quality, productivity, simple

setup and intuitive use previously unheard of — all packaged in a sleek device that attracts installers and end users rather than repels them.

The Icon 700’s design aesthetic stands out as smart and friendly, yet professional — perfect for its surrounding environment. Its integrated camera pans, tilts and zooms, and the circular camera lens ring utilizes a unique alternating step pattern to add visual interest while simultaneously protecting the optics from unwanted light. The base of the device incorporates discreet venting intakes along the sides to allow for cooling airflow.

The Icon 700 is utilitarian and reliable enough to

be the meeting room communication backbone of any company — large or small, with a dedicated AV team or without — in healthcare, education, finance, legal and numerous other industries. The system can connect up to 300 participants in a single meeting and is bolstered by the full Lifesize cloud-based platform, including touchscreen control on the accompanying Lifesize Phone HD, dual display support, screen sharing, integrations with collaboration tools and interactive whiteboards like Kaptivo, digital signage capabilities and consistent updates furnished via the cloud, forming a complete and total workplace package for the digital age.

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GoToRoom huddle/ conference room solution T

he ways we work are changing. With mobile and advanced collaboration technologies and a more globally dispersed workforce, now more than ever people are working away from the office — and doing so easily and successfully. In order to stay in touch with those inside the office and out, organizations depend on reliable conference room technology. When that technology doesn’t function properly, employees get frustrated, meeting time is wasted and productivity wanes.

GoToRoom was created to solve these problems and provide organizations with a simple, all-in-one solution that easily outfits both huddle rooms and medium-sized conference rooms. GoToRoom combines top-of-the-line Polycom hardware with a brand-new optimized GoToMeeting user interface to host engaging meetings and collaborate with colleagues and partners around the globe. Feature-rich, but easy to install, GoToRoom does not require time-consuming setup or constant IT intervention. In just minutes, companies can unbox their equipment and host conference room video meetings.

GoToRoom allows for one-click meetings by offering integration with an entire business email environment. An administrator can sync their company’s Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office 365 or Google Calendar to allow employees to book a GoToRoom equipped space ahead of time and start a meeting with just one click once they walk in.

GoToRoom users can also leverage a range of Logitech conference cameras to outfit meeting rooms of any size, such as Logitech MeetUp, an all-in-one plug-and-play device designed specifically for small

conference rooms and huddle rooms, and Logitech Rally, a premium, modular conference camera solution designed for mid-sized and large meeting spaces.

In addition to GoToRoom, LogMeIn’s UCC portfolio also offers InRoom Link, which allows users with existing supported video conferencing systems to quickly connect to GoToMeeting for easy in-room collaboration.

With multiple package options, businesses are able to select the system that best meets their needs and budget:

o Huddle Room, perfect for 2-6 people: includes an all-in-one speaker/microphone/camera combination (Polycom Studio), computing device (Intel NUC), and touch panel (Mimo Vue). o Medium Size Conference Room, perfect for 6-10 people: includes an all-in-one speaker/microphone/ phone system (Polycom Trio 8500), camera (Polycom Eagle Eye IV), computing device (Intel NUC), and touch panel (Mimo Vue). Customers with rooms seating 10-12 people can also purchase additional extension microphones.

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LUMENS INTEGRATION INC

VC-A71P 4K PTZ Camera T

he VC-A71P 4K Ultra HD PTZ camera is equipped with a CMOS sensor with 8 megapixels output resolution that delivers a superb clear and vivid live image. The camera comes with a 30x optical zoom and 65 degrees Horizontal Field of View. The camera has HDMI, Ethernet, 12G SDI, USB 3.0 image output. The camera supports PoE.

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Pro ConvertAIO RX - NDI decoder M

agewell’s Pro Convert AIO RX hardware-based NDI® decoder seamlessly bridges AV-over-IP workflows with traditional video presentation and display equipment. Converting live NDI streams into high-quality SDI or HDMI outputs for connection to baseband devices such as monitors and projectors, the low-latency decoder simplifies the use of NewTek’s popular media-over-IP technology in applications such as digital signage, video walls and image magnification (IMAG).

Just as Magewell’s Pro Convert encoders enable users to connect SDI or HDMI-based video sources such as cameras into flexible, IP-based production infrastructures, the Pro Convert AIO RX lets integrators and end-users convert any NDI stream for output to baseband presentation or distribution equipment such as displays, projectors and routers. It can also be used to integrate legacy equipment such as switchers into NDI-enabled production workflows, or simply paired with an NDI encoder to enable long-distance transport of audio, video and power (PoE) over a single IP network cable.

The Pro Convert AIO RX helps customers maximize their investments in production, distribution and display equipment as they transition to IP, but is also designed to be a catalyst for accelerating the adoption of NDI in the professional AV market. It affordably opens the door for using NDI in video-enhanced digital signage; large-scale video walls; multi-site video distribution; image magnification (IMAG) in churches and entertainment venues; and other presentation applications.

The compact, plug-and-play Pro Convert AIO RX features DHCP-based automatic network configura-

tion, while a browser-based interface provides access to status monitoring and advanced features such as FPGA-based up/down/cross-conversion. Two on-device buttons also enable users to select source content and match the output format to their target display without requiring a computer: one for choosing between all NDI streams available on the network, and a second for picking a preset output resolution and frame rate.

The Pro Convert AIO RX decodes NDI streams and outputs them over HDMI or SDI interfaces at resolutions up to 1080p HD. For users wishing to decode and

output 4K NDI streams, Magewell is adding similar decoding capabilities to the company’s Pro Convert HDMI 4K Plus and Pro Convert SDI 4K Plus encoders.

Owners of existing Pro Convert HDMI 4K Plus, Pro Convert SDI 4K Plus, Pro Convert HDMI Plus and Pro Convert SDI Plus encoders can add decoding abilities with a simple firmware update. Once upgraded, the units can be easily switched between encoding and decoding modes through the browser-based interface, providing exceptional versatility for users with varying project- or event-based workflows.

[NDI is a registered trademark of NewTek, Inc.]

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MATROX GRAPHICS INC.

Extio 3 IP KVM extenders R

edefining IP KVM extension technology, Matrox Extio™ 3 IP KVM extenders are capable of providing 4Kp60 4:4:4 or quad 1080p60 4:4:4, desktop-quality video at 5% of the bandwidth required by most other products available in the market today. Leveraging a standard 1 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) network, Extio 3 works with commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) network switches and significantly diminishes the total cost of ownership to deliver a scalable KVM matrix switching solution.

Matrox KVM extenders help to centralize hardware in a climate-controlled server room to increase security, protect systems against environmental hazards, and reduce system noise and heat emissions. The Matrox Extio 3 IP KVM extender grants seamless remote access to these secured systems, plus the added benefit of smart control of multiple systems over the IP network.

This IP KVM extender is ideally suited for process control, industrial automation, healthcare, transportation, emergency and dispatch centers, military, defense, government, broadcasting and post-production, and many other industries and applications.

Key features and benefits: • Extend ultra-high resolution desktops (3840x2160 @60Hz) at unprecedented low bitrates with the world’s first 4Kp60 4:4:4 IP KVM extender.

• Support quad-monitor configurations (4x 1920x1080 @60Hz) with a single transmitter and receiver pair, improving operator workflow across an expansive multi-monitor workspace.

• Deliver pristine image quality, smooth video playback, and excellent keyboard and mouse responsiveness at a distance.

•Deploy as a point-to-point or a networked KVM extender, evolving as needs expand while future-proofing investments.

• Transport signals over copper cabling, or option-

ally upgrade to multi-mode or single-mode fiber optic support.

• Create a scalable KVM matrix over IP, supporting one-to-one, one-to-many, many-to-one, or many-tomany configurations.

• Work more efficiently with Aggregator Mode— extend and view multiple desktops on a multi-display remote station and take control of a system by simply moving the mouse to the target desktop.

•Configure, manage, and monitor all Extio 3 devices from a central location on the network via the Extio Central Manager (ECM) software.

• Select and instantly switch to systems through the on-screen-display (OSD), an intuitive user interface that features the thumbnail previews of available source systems.

• Create a secure KVM installation through a password-protected environment—Extio 3 encrypts the AV and USB signals to protect the transmitted desktop content and control signals.

• Integrate with Microsoft® Active Directory Services for user authentication.

• Employ Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) for efficient remote monitoring.

• Guarantee a ready fit into certified systems with plug-and-play deployment—there is no need to install additional software.

• Optimize rack space with two options for the transmitter unit—either a rack-mountable appliance, or an integrated PCIe® card that takes zero rack space.

•Extend systems over standard 1 GbE network— connecting to and controlling systems from any remote location on the IP network—and maximize information flow for improved collaboration and decision making.

• Make use of the proxy-stream, a secondary video stream compatible with all H.264 decoders—for recording part of the desktop on a network storage device or sharing a screen with other user stations, video walls, and mobile devices.

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Maevex 6020 Remote Recorder T

he Matrox® Maevex 6020 Remote Recorder appliance is a Panopto™-certified multi-encoder/ recorder specifically designed for—and fully integrated with—Panopto’s industry-leading video management system (VMS). Leveraging the award-winning Maevex 6100 Series multi-streaming and recording technology, the Maevex 6020 Remote Recorder enhances the Panopto VMS solution by providing best-of-breed live streaming and recording functionality for businesses and universities.

The Maevex 6020 Remote Recorder provides unique features to the Panopto VMS. Dual Full HD live video channels are available and can be used simultaneously.

Both channels of live video can also have multiple recordings of different qualities recorded simultaneously to the device’s solid-state memory; these can later be used to address the best-possible quality match for any viewing device. The two sets of recorded streams are delivered to the Panopto VMS simultaneously during the live event if no live streams are being broadcast. If there are live streams being broadcast, they are pushed immediately after the live streaming event ends, making the event available on-demand on the Panopto server as soon as possible.

Implementation and operation of the Maevex 6020 Remote Recorder is simple as 1-2-3. Its superior hardware streaming and recording technology is completely integrated into the Panopto cloud video platform.

Simply connect power, network, and video; power up; log in to the Panopto cloud account—and it’s done.

From there, the all-in-one Panopto VMS platform provides complete control and makes video management, recording, live streaming, inside-video searching, quizzing, analytics, mobile, and other features readily accessible. For Panopto first-time users and seasoned

professionals alike, the Maevex 6020 Remote Recorder delivers a simple, best-in-class video capture and streaming experience.

Key features and benefits: • Simplified setup - Simply connect power, network, and video sources. The pre-configured appliance easily connects to the Panopto server and registers as a remote recorder.

• Control room-compliant, near-silent operation - Under typical use cases, the appliance registers less than 25dB, making it perfect for in-room video capture and streaming.

• Dual 1080p capture - The Maevex 6020 works in concert with Panopto’s unique multi-channel video streaming engine, enabling viewers to watch dual HD feeds of the presenter and their content simultaneously.

• Reduced-latency live broadcasts - The Maevex 6020 and Panopto provide customers with low-latency

video during live broadcasts to internal or worldwide audiences of any scale.

• Share videos to any device - The Maevex 6020 offers up to five different quality recordings per channel, with all videos automatically published to Panopto’s video content management system for convenient ondemand playback on any device.

• Scheduled or ad hoc capture - Through an easy-touse web interface or mobile app, customers can schedule recurring or one-time events. And for ad hoc video capture, the front of the appliance includes one-touch controls for recording, pausing, and stopping.

• Secure, reliable operation — Highly lockeddown firmware ensures secure, reliable, and virtually maintenance-free operation.

• Integration with visual indicators - Compatibility with Kuando™ BusyLight can provide presenters with a visual indication of whether the appliance is recording.

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MATROX GRAPHICS INC.

Maevex 6120 dual 4K enterprise encoder L

everaging the same best-in-class capture and realtime encoding technology as the ground-breaking, multi-award-winning Matrox Maevex 6150 quad 4K enterprise encoder, the Maevex 6120 enterprise encoder delivers simultaneous dual 4K capture, stream, and record—with options to stream and record even more channels in different configurations—all on a standard 1 Gigabit Ethernet network.

Packaged in a convenient, rack-ready, plug-and-play form factor, Maevex 6120 features industry-leading encoding capabilities that can feed cloud-based servers to reach internet viewers—including seamless webcasting to multiple cloud based and social media sites—push many streams over LAN for audiences on-premises, and record to local or network storage for later editing and viewing, all concurrently. The appliance’s ability to also stream multiple resolutions, bitrates, and protocols—including Secure Reliable Transport (SRT)—at the same time, significantly offloads or eliminates cloud transcoding operations and costs for organizations.

Built on H.264, Maevex 6100 Series plug-and-play solutions fit seamlessly into existing infrastructures and interoperate with virtually any H.264 decode device, ensuring high-density content distribution and system scalability. Robust Maevex PowerStream Plus software—the market’s most advanced AV-over-IP software tool—completes the solution and provides flexible management of local or remote Maevex devices across the entire network.

Key features and benefits: • Drive up to two 4K/UHD and Full HD capture,

encode, stream, and record simultaneously from a single standalone appliance—all on a standard 1 Gigabit Ethernet network.

• Deliver best-in-breed H.264 encoding support for up to 4K/UHD with configurable multi-chroma subsampling options for 4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0, and 4:0:0.

• Deliver content to on-premises end points, to the cloud and internet services, and also record for later editing and viewing—all simultaneously.

• Support simultaneous SRT, RTSP, RTP, RTMP, and MPEG2.TS streaming and MP4 recording—all without sacrificing quality.

• Employ simultaneous video streaming, processing, and recording on all channels, while customizing

settings independently on each channel.

• Carry out multiple encoder tasks (stream and record) in multiple settings, without compromising quality, by using a single appliance or card.

• Transmit live and/or recorded content to multiple video-on-demand platforms—such as Facebook Live, YouTube, Twitch, Wowza®, Ustream™, LiveScale, and Restream, to name a few.

• Use PowerStream Plus software to control multiple Maevex devices (both 6100 Series and 5100 Series), to configure multi-protocol streaming, multi-bitrate streaming, multiple source capture, multiple Picturein-Picture (PiP) and quadrant composite options, and more.

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MERSIVE TECHNOLOGIES

Mersive Solstice M

ersive’s Solstice 4.0 software combined with the new Gen3 Pod hardware provides the industry’s most flexible, powerful meeting space platform capable of supporting a broad range of room configurations — from huddle spaces to large conference rooms. Solstice now includes native 4k streaming, wired input, dual displays, and POE+, eliminating the cost and complexity of multiple niche solutions.

Solstice 4.0 introduces Solstice Ink, a wireless annotation tool, allows users to interact with meeting content by simply pointing with their smartphone or personal device.

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MIDDLE ATLANTIC PRODUCTS, A BRAND OF LEGRAND | AV

C3 Series Credenza

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uilt around Middle Atlantic’s Frame to Furniture experience, the C3 Series Credenza is a compact, stylish, and reliable furniture solution for AV storage that fits in with today’s demanding commercial installation trends. With its minimal, 10-inch-depth, installers now have a space-saving furniture solution for localized AV equipment in small meeting and huddle room systems that are component intense and have limited storage space. The Frame to Furniture concept of the C3 provides installers with a secure steel substructure that mounts directly to the wall, free from the outer wood cabinetry. From there, integrators have full visibility to load the rack, run cabling, and validate the system before sliding the finished sides and doors overtop.

This installation innovation ensures every piece of AV, UC, and display equipment is cleanly installed and wired for systems reliability. Each credenza comes with patented Lever Lock™ for small device mounting and integrators can choose the appropriate vertical rackmount (static or slide-out). Adhering to rack mounting best practices set forth in AVIXA’s Rack Building Standard for Audiovisual Systems to protect and extend the life of customers’ AV investments, the C3 Series ensures the highest level of systems reliability and cable integrity with built-in surge protection and active thermal management. For integrators, the flexible, reconfigurable racking system is key. The frame contains multiple notches in each bay allowing the integrator the ease of nearly endless storage configurations. Shelves can be added, removed, or reconfigured on the fly by simply snapping in or unsnapping accessories. This innovative feature lets the integrator make final configuration decisions in the field and can scale

and grow as the system expands.

The slim-profile C3 Series AV credenza complies with ADA reach requirements making it the ideal AV furniture solution for IFP/touchscreen applications.

The stylish, sleek design goes beyond compliance in marrying AV functionality with modern aesthetics.

Customers can choose among a selection of styles and finishes that draws on the most popular design trends (like resimercial, which brings aspects of home into contemporary corporate and commercial spaces) for a completely customized furniture solution — including new sleek metallic finishes.

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MXL MICROPHONES

MXL AC-44 Mini USB Conferencing Mic M

XL Microphones announced the latest addition to its popular line of USB conferencing microphones, the MXL AC-44 USB Conferencing Microphone, at InfoComm. It offers crystal clear speech intelligibility in a compact design for a range of pro AV applications as well as telemedicine, call centers, robotics and other specialty OEM applications.

With a compact footprint measuring only 2.5x3 inches and 1 inch tall, the AC-44 is an ideal solution for any limited space application. It can easily be used in huddle rooms for pro AV Web conferencing, affixed to medical carts for telemedicine, placed in robotics for receiving voice commands and incorporated into OEM applications for pristine audio clarity.

The AC-44 uses MXL’s signature three-capsule boundary design to create a small microphone with a wide pickup arc. For telemedicine, the AC-44 attaches easily to medical carts, allowing patients to communicate confidently with doctors who can then clearly understand the symptoms described. As voice-activated commands become more prevalent in electronics, such

as in robotics and more advanced OEM applications, the AC-44 provides an ideal solution for capturing clear speech in a confined space.

The AC-44 has excellent sound rejection from the back, so other sound sources behind the microphone are not picked up. It is powered by simple USB-C connection, making it compatible with any computer without having to download any drivers — making the AC44 a true plug-and-play microphone solution. There is

an additional 3.5mm auxiliary output on the AC-44 for increased compatibility for OEM applications.

The AC-44 is designed with a rugged, all-metal frame and durable metal grill to ensure it can withstand the rigors of daily use in busy industrial environments. The MXL AC-44 is available in three different colors: white, black and cobalt blue, with the ability to offer custom colors and capsule configurations for special applications.

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NEC DISPLAY SOLUTIONS OF AMERICA

NEC InfinityBoard Collaboration Solution T

he InfinityBoard is unlike any other collaboration tool in today’s market. InfinityBoard is a high-end collaboration tool that elevates the interactive meeting experience for any industry. With its powerful, yet easy-to-use Mosaic Hub collaboration software, flexibility via multi-platform support and ease of purchase for enterprise customers, the InfinityBoard is perfect for any business with high team collaboration environments. The InfinityBoard is perfectly designed for the corporate and higher education industry and includes an NEC Display UHD display with in-glass touch, with screen sizes ranging from 55” to 86”, a Huddly® camera with a 120- degree viewing angle for productive videoconferencing, 40-watt conference speakers, and a passive pen for a natural writing “paper like” experience without having to worry about charging an additional device.

In addition, the InfinityBoard features 2 OPS slot-in PCs, and the Mosaic suite of collaboration software that includes video conferencing, messaging, whiteboarding, and wireless sharing functionality. Aside from its high quality build, customers do not need to commit into using proprietary software because of the

OPS slot-in PC offers the user enough power to run the most common business applications. Other collaboration tools and products usually come with a default

software, while for the InfinityBoard you can use the software that works best for your organization, which makes this product a one of a kind.

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NEWLINE INTERACTIVE

IP75 Interactive Touch Display T

est out the latest wave in technology, bringing you more effective collaboration with stronger network security. The all new IP Series of interactive touch displays brings features such as Linux-based OS, capacitive touch with palm rejection, modular 4k camera and object recognition, bringing the interactive experience to a new level.

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OPTOMA TECHNOLOGY

ProScene ZK1050 10,000 lumens projector T

he Optoma ProScene ZK1050 is a flagship 4K UHD laser projector featuring an incredible 10,000 lumens of brightness and an impressive 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio, with Extreme Black enabled. This powerhouse delivers incredible color performance and rich blacks for stunning visuals in professional environments, including auditoriums, museums, houses of worship and other large venues. Featuring Optoma’s DURACORE laser phosphor light source, HDR10 with wide color gamut support and MultiColor (MCL) laser technology, the Optoma ZK1050 delivers incredibly bright, large images with amazing clarity and sharpness, even in environments with high ambient light.

This high-performance ProScene projector comes equipped with nearly every key installation feature, including built-in edge blending, vertical and horizontal lens shift, and four corner and keystone correction, along with motorized zoom and interchangeable lenses, for unsurpassed integration flexibility.

Compatible with multiple interchangeable optical lens options, the Optoma ZK1050 offers 24/7, 360-degree and portrait-mode operation to accommodate even the most complex installation projects. Incorporating an IP6X-certified optical engine into the design, the

projector’s long-lasting laser light source and quiet, compact, class-leading chassis translate to an overall low-maintenance projection option that guarantees lower cost of ownership.

As Optoma’s highest lumen 4K laser projector, the ZK1050 delivers exceptional performance with elite brightness, greater projection flexibility and stunning image quality.

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PANACAST

PanaCast 3 T

he PanaCast 3 is the world’s first intelligent panoramic video system with ~40 Megapixels capacity for today’s generation of distributed teams.

PanaCast 3 integrates three 13-megapixel cameras, stereo microphones and advanced software to deliver 100% video coverage, 100% audio capture and 100% data sensing. The camera easily mounts on top of any digital display or on a wall with available mounting hardware. The USB-C connection allows connection to any compatible device or display for instant setup and mobile meeting capability. PanaCast 3 is compatible with all of today’s leading collaboration software providers, including Microsoft Teams, Skype, Zoom, Cisco WebEx, Slack, Google Hangouts, GoToMeeting, join.me and more.

From huddle rooms to Fortune 500 board rooms and auditoriums, PanaCast 3 provides the ultimate video collaboration experience to help teams communicate better, build trust and accelerate business. In addition to enhanced video and audio performance, the PanaCast 3 system provides accurate AI data, which is critical for companies to improve participants’ experience autonomously, automate workflows, and generate data lakes of valid information.

Launching at an unprecedented industry price point of $895, PanaCast 3 uses three 13-megapixel cameras working as one via the PanaCast Vision Processor to capture the entire room on video, a digital signal processor and two omnidirectional microphones with 40% better separation for enhanced audio and an advanced multi-sensor AI array that has built-in capabilities to detect people. PanaCast 3 delivers crystal clear video over a 180-degree field of view at Panoramic-4K resolution (3840x1080), without the distortion of ultra-wide

angle or fisheye lens cameras. PanaCast 3 lets users include all team members in their conversations and utilize every seat in their rooms or collaboration spaces, with lossless zoom up to 6x and real-time video stitching just 18 inches from the camera.

PanaCast 3 is the company’s first model to come standard with Intelligent Zoom™, which autonomously adjusts the field of view to include everyone in the conversation, and the PanaCast API, which enables de-

velopers and partners to query the system for real-time information, such as people count data.

PanaCast 3’s leading-edge cameras and microphones, fourth-generation stitching technology and Intelligent Vision software work as one to ensure optimal performance. Now any room, no matter the size or number of participants, can be used to video conference with wall-to-wall coverage in Panoramic4K video.

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PLAN IT AV, LLC

PlanIt AV P

lanIt AV simplifies AV management and lifecycle planning for corporations, educational institutions and places of worship. It allows Tech Managers to easily create multi-year project plans to update their AV Systems.

PlanIt AV product features include: • Lifecycle Project Planning — keeps systems up-todate with multi-year capital plans for consistent year over year spending • AV Management — organizes AV inventory and pertinent documentation to speed trouble shooting and get systems back online quickly AV Mangers first see their My PlanIt Dashboard — an overview of the rooms and equipment they manage.

The Systems page is organized into - Buildings, Rooms and Equipment - to easily navigate their systems.

Buildings on the Systems page shows a carousel of tiles, one for each building, across the top. Each tile displays number of rooms with installed AV systems in the building and the core equipment age. Clicking on a building tile reveals an easy to sort and search list of rooms in the building. Clicking on a room opens the detailed Room View.

Room View displays all information about the room — most importantly the last AV install date, expected lifecycle and estimated replacement cost. This information will become the user’s multi-year AV Project Plan.

Room View also shows uploaded pictures and relevant documents (e.g. architectural and engineering drawings, manuals and other files) and Managers can easily update any of the information.

Rooms on the Systems page displays a list of all rooms which can be searched and sorted. Again, clicking on a room opens it in the Room View.

Equipment on the Systems page shows a list of all equipment in the inventory. Again, easily searched

and sorted. Clicking on a piece of equipment opens the Equipment View, which functions much like the Room View.

Indicators on the rooms and equipment list let Managers know if the planned update is within the lifecycle of the equipment. Green means the planned replacement of the system is within the expected lifecycle of the core equipment. Yellow means the equipment will be past its life expectancy. This allows the Managers to make any necessary adjustments.

The Project Planning page reveals the multi-year AV Capital Project Plan - shown as a bar graph at the top, with an overview of AV projects and cost by year below. Clicking on a year displays a list of rooms to be updated. Clicking on a room opens the Room View allowing the Managers to update the plan as needed. (see image) Information is added through ‘+’ Menu. In addition to basic information, managers can also enter:

Add Building — # of floors, key contacts and more Add Room — room type (conference room, classroom, huddle room, etc.), tier (priority level of room), integrator, room dimensions, ceiling height & type, seating type & capacity and more Add Equipment — manufacturer, model, class (core, peripheral, furniture), category (video, audio, etc.), MAC/IP address, warranty information and more Clone Room — easily creates a room based on a similar room already in PlanIt AV Data may also be imported from a spreadsheet.

PlanIt AV is launching in the summer of 2019 with a robust roadmap of additional features. Coming in the 4th quarter of 2019: RFP Tool — create and manage RFPs from the AV Project Plan Integrator/Consultant Version — access to support multiple client accounts PlanIt AV: AV Lifecycle Management Made Easy

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PROVIDEOINSTRUMENTS

VeCOAX PIXEL P

rovideoinstruments VeCOAX PIXEL is a firstgeneration product that innovates the standards of everyday units. With its impeccable small size, slick look and vibrant Ferrari red color, the VeCOAX PIXEL stands out not only in appearance but as well as performance. The PIXEL can fit anywhere and installs within minutes, it offers 720p Dolby HDMI to any existing TV Coaxial Cables as HDTV Channel to unlimited TV sources. Perfect for Security cameras and surveillance systems. The PIXEL replaces Video Extenders & Matrixes for a fraction of the cost, to Send HDMI Video as TV Channels direct to TVs, no need for special cables or parts at each TV. It’s so simple and efficient!

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PROVIDEOINSTRUMENTS

VeCOAX BROADCAST T

he VeCOAX BROADCAST is a one stop solution, that connects all your signals in one place: finally, one revolutionary box to manage everything including groundbreaking 4k over coax and a lot more.

The newest technologies are condensed in one box, offering the Broadcast needs for rackmount, dual power supply, 24/7 operation and hot swap customizable modules, for extreme reliability and future proof. Together with an integrated IP switch allowing perfect separation between management and IP streaming for max security in big installations. The VeCOAX BROADCAST can install Multiple Input Cards to accommodate all your signals such as OTA Antennas, Dish Antennas, HDMI SDI AV Video sources feeds, Incoming IP Streaming from Internet or other sources, 4K Video Sources, IPTV, Videowall Processors, Media & Computer Players, and any other combination of TV Signal Feeds. The VeCOAX BROADCAST is so simple and efficient!

The VeCOAX broadcast is designed specifically for high-quality broadcasting, but it can be customized for a diverse assortment of applications, including, but not limited to, residential homes, corporate, hospital-

ity, government and houses of worship. Providing broadcasting quality at an affordable price point, the VeCOAX broadcast creates a reliable, versatile solution for any integrator project. Integrator’s can combine multiple units for additional channels, high-density

DTV processors, meanwhile, conserving rack space and installation costs.

The VeCOAX BROADCAST has been awarded PRODUCT OF THE YEAR 2019 from the National Association of Broadcasters in April.

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REALMOTION

Gold Series servers R

ealMotion’s new Gold Series servers utilize the latest video hardware and the RealMotion content creation platform to deliver up to four 4K content streams, and was designed to power interactive and generative FX installations. They serve as the backbone of digital media production pipelines, appealing to both AV integrators and content creators who want to provide clients with the best digital experiences and immersive or interactive installations.

The five new Gold Series servers are designed to serve as the ‘bonding agent’ for permanent installations, binding content to sensors to tech infrastructure within a digital content experience. Built for longevity, reliability and versatility, Gold Series servers can manage unlimited layers of different media types (video, images, web content and more) and generate industrystandard real time content suited for engaging modern installations.

The Gold Series includes the Nugget, 4Karat, 8Karat, 16Karat and 16Karat Performance models, each designed for different real time needs and complexities.

Each server comes with a secure warranty agreement, video playback capabilities and RealMotion’s proprietary Designer software built into it. The 4Karat, 8Karat, 16Karat and 16Karat Performance models come with flexible input options, Dante Audio support and are available with a Notch playback license.

For integrators whose clients demand the best visual installations, including interactive experiences and generative content, the Gold Series sets a new standard.

The combination of the latest graphics and video technologies with RealMotion’s industry-leading software makes the Gold Series ideally suited for permanent digital installations, such as those in hospitality spaces,

retail, experience centers and corporate headquarters.

With these powerful new servers, integrators can deliver next-generation experiences for clients of all sizes.

The Gold Series servers are a powerful yet practical platform and hardware that encourage a user’s creativity, providing flexibility and room within their own workflow for their content creation process.

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ROLAND PROFESSIONAL AV

VR-1HD AV Streaming / livestreaming Mixer V

ideo switcher for content creation. Simple to set up and use, with existing cameras. Unique product.

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ROSS VIDEO

Carbonite Ultra UHD Production Switcher C

arbonite Ultra UHD is a software update that unlocks the 12G/UHD functionality of the Carbonite Ultra production switcher. With this update, Carbonite Ultra becomes the definitive choice of UHD switcher for mid-market applications, offering the most complete UHD switcher feature set in this space at an incredibly affordable price. No other production switcher in the mid-size class is working at this level in UHD formats.

Carbonite Ultra UHD provides a substantial count of single-link 12G I/O and a complete production switcher feature set when operating in UHD formats: • 18 12G Inputs • 10 12G Outputs • Up to 2 UHD MEs (2 HD MEs = 1 UHD ME, 3 HD MEs = 2 UHD MEs)* • 2 MiniMES with full functionality • 2 Channels of DVE • 2 Channels of MediaStore with Key+Fill • 2 Chroma Keys • 1 MultiViewer (2nd MultiViewer available with additional license)*

• 2 freely-assignable frame sync/format converters/ proc amps/colour correctors (with additional license — 8 floating FSFCs, 4 output format converters, 8 floating proc amp / colour correctors)* *Note: these licenses are for functionalities used in SD, HD, & 1080P formats. You’re not buying an additional UHD license, the UHD functionality is included with existing options for the system. Many existing

Carbonite Ultra are going to be getting these 12G/ UHD features without any additional purchases.

The best part? This UHD feature set is more affordable than ever. Depending on the configuration of MEs, optional 2nd MultiViewer, and additional signal-processing resources — the standout Carbonite Ultra 12G/UHD production feature set ranges from $16,495-$25,495 (USD).

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SCREENBEAM WIRELESS DISPLAY

1100 4K Wireless Collaboration Display S

creenBeam 1100 is the first 4K multi-network no-apps wireless presentation system for enterprise collaboration that combines local Wi-Fi mode, industry standard Miracast™, and dual-network infrastructure connectivity to easily enable wireless collaboration in any meeting space. The ScreenBeam 1100 enables device connection to guest and enterprise networks simultaneously, allowing guest Internet connectivity for collaboration alongside employee access. Employee devices remain isolated to allow access to enterprise network resources without compromising security.

ScreenBeam 1100 supports all major OS platforms to provide an app-free screen sharing experience for Windows, Apple and Android devices. Wireless presentation systems resolve the problem of attaching external displays to computing devices as simply as HDMI without the cost and inconvenience of fixed cable installation. The rise of mobile devices in enterprise environments, combined with the proliferation of touchscreen solutions and interactive whiteboarding, have created the perfect environment for effective wireless collaboration in any meeting space.

ScreenBeam technology is native in Windows 10 devices, fully enabling native inking across Office 365 apps, plus support for interactive touch displays achieves easy meeting collaboration. Windows 10 users simply press Windows + K to instantly connect and wirelessly present, then markup displayed content from anywhere in the room, and instantly save and share. Unlike many application-based solutions, ScreenBeam natively supports Windows and macOS extended screen mode ensuring content privacy while keeping the device screen available for other actions.

With built-in local Wi-Fi mode and network bridge

functionality, the new platform delivers reliable connections with low latency and connection drops for a truly hassle-free experience that users will enjoy.

About ScreenBeam 1100 • App-free experience with support for screen mirroring capabilities native in Windows 10/8.1 and macOS (2012 and later) and iOS (9 and later) devices • Support for local Wi-Fi mode, Miracast and network bridge mode capabilities • AGO support for allocating channels specifically to wireless display, reducing latency, glitches and connection issues • True extended desktop so Windows and macOS

users enjoy wireless display connections in both duplicate and extended screen modes • Wireless touch allowing Windows 10 users to instantly capture annotations on room touch displays and save on the presenter’s device.

• 4K wireless content sharing including protected content playback • Central Management System software included with every ScreenBeam 1100, saving IT time, money and resources in managing devices • Seamless connection to displays, projectors, control systems and Skype Room systems via HDMI and USB

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SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION

4K Ultra-HD interactive displays S

harp is proud to introduce three new large-format 4K Ultra-HD interactive displays at InfoComm 2019. Designed to show and tell in the digital age, the 85” Class (84 9/16” diagonal) PN-L851H, 75” Class (74 1/16” diagonal) PN-L751H and 65” Class (64 ¬¨Œ©” diagonal) PN-L651H provide pristine clarity to see small text and fine details in images. Features include:

Cutting-Edge Panel Technology They have a pre-installed controller and built-in whiteboard, as well as wireless functionality. The displays excel in demanding professional settings, including architecture and engineering. The panel boasts new optical technology that uses advanced opto-mechanics and signal process. Its anti-glare film minimizes fingerprint soiling and reduces reflections so that even in the brightest of rooms, content can easily be read.

Built-in Controller with IWB Launcher and Wireless Connectivity Equipped with a built-in controller with IWB launcher, these interactive displays can start up immediately with no need to hook up to a PC. Meanwhile, their wireless LAN and Bluetooth® compatibility allow connection to Windows® and Android™ smartphones, tablets and computers.

Direct Drawing and Simultaneous Writing The Direct Drawing feature allows users to use the LCD monitor like a regular whiteboard, with a simple write-and-erase function. Screen captures can be saved as PF files, either on internal storage or on external storage devices. The LCD panels have a natural feel, as if using a traditional pen on paper, and allow you to use your finger or the bundled touch pen, which gives a Sharp Pen-on Paper® writing experience. The touchscreen supports up to 20 touch points, allowing up to four people at a time to add input using their fingers

Enhanced usability, includes: Pen-on-Paper Experience: The touch pen glides across the screen without skips or delays, offering a smooth and responsive digital ink experience.

User-Friendly SHARP Pen Software: The SHARP Pen Software Interface has a menu with icons that give you easy access to pen settings and useful functions, including cloud storage, email address book, sticky notes and bookmarks.

MFP Connectivity: Scanned documents can be imported directly to SHARP Pen Software from a compatible Sharp MFP. Onscreen image data can be sent to a PC for storage or to an MFP for printing.

Versatile Installation: The PN-L851H/751H/651H interactive displays are designed to match a diverse range of installation needs, including landscape and portrait.

SHARP Touch VIEWER™ Software: The touchoperated onscreen user interface lets users manipulate different types of files, including Microsoft® Office applications, videos and web pages.

SHARP Display Connect™: The software supports multifaceted wireless communication. Onscreen content can be shared simultaneously with up to 50 devices. Devices connected an also exchange files between themselves.

4K Interactive Signage: The displays are able to handle the demands of 16/7 operations and bring reliable daily performance to retail, office and many other locations.

Quad-Screen Display: By connecting four PCs to the monitor, you can simultaneously display four screens at full-HD, easily switching between singlescreen and quad-screen modes.

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SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION

Windows collaboration display from Sharp I

magine comfortable business meetings with better space utilization, more productive collaboration and minimal setup. It’s now possible with the Windows collaboration display from Sharp.

The Windows collaboration display is designed to enhance teamwork and represents the next generation of technology for enterprise and small-to-medium-size offices. The 4K Ultra-HD 70” Class (69.5” diagonal) interactive display meets Microsoft Windows collaboration display specifications and comes equipped with Sharp’s award-winning touch technology.

The Windows collaboration display features an Internet of Things sensor unit to help monitor meeting environments. These sensors feed back to the Azure Digital Twins platform to communicate information on the following: • Occupancy: Sensors detect the presence of people in the room as well as the location of the speaker to automatically position the microphone.

• Temperature: Room temperature and relative humidity are automatically adjusted for comfort.

• Light: An ambient light sensor adjusts the room’s lighting to reduce eye strain.

• Air quality: Levels of eCO2 (Equivalent Carbon Dioxide) and TVOC (Total Volatile Organic Compounds) are continually measured and adjusted.

It also includes Sharp’s Pen-on-Paper experience, with a 30-point P-CAP Capacitive Touch and four button active pen to create an experience that is as close as possible to writing with a real pen on paper.

The display comes equipped with 4K camera for

videoconferencing, integrated wireless casting to easily share information from external devices, far field microphone and speakers, and USB-C single connection to reduce time spent setting up meeting equipment.

It’s all backed by the cloud to deliver outstanding ease of use and enable the continual analysis of meeting room conditions and usage. It is certified for Microsoft Teams and Skype for Business to offer high-quality audio and video.

The Windows collaboration display provides a

familiar experience because it is designed to work with tools such as Office 365 to bring conversations, content and tools together in one place for improved collaboration. Users can save up to ten minutes by simply entering a room and plugging in a laptop computer via USB-C cable! The connector provides high-speed, high-bandwidth data transfer for multiple functions, including 4K Video, internet network and application data. In addition, a wireless casing allows Windows and Android devices to share information as well.

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SHURE INCORPORATED

SystemOn Audio Asset Management Software C

onference rooms, convention center meeting spaces and higher-education classrooms…these are just a few examples of different spaces that demand the same degree of excellence when it comes to audio performance. For integrators, IT administrators, and AV professionals, managing these kinds of large-scale installations can be challenging, especially with the growing number of devices, endpoints, and locations.

To ensure connections feel effortless with continually evolving technology, Shure SystemOn Audio Asset Management Software helps eliminate the need to be everywhere at once—we get it, it’s not always possible.

Shure SystemOn Audio Asset Management Software monitors and troubleshoots inventory in real-time and on-the-go by constantly tracking battery life, audio levels and RF/spectrum status. This enables IT administrators and AV technicians to monitor and control Shure hardware devices remotely. SystemOn eliminates the need to physically check equipment room-by-room before meetings and complements existing Shure networked systems with management and control across enterprise-wide deployments. Users can carry on with other tasks yet provide immediate support when attention is needed.‚ÄØCombined with Shure hardware, SystemOn keeps you ahead of issues before they become critical by allowing users to instantly view the status of the Shure hardware in each room of the integrated facility from a laptop, tablet or smartphone. Recent updates to the software have expanded the list of compatible products making it even more powerful and deployable.

In the corporate environments, SystemOn increases productivity by reducing time lost to common AV issues that disrupt the flow of meetings and videoconferences. SystemOn ensures that devices are fully prepared for both scheduled, or last-minute, meetings.

These benefits enable IT technicians and AV admin-

istrators to effectively manage corporate installations of any scale or complexity, such as large corporate or government facilities, using one seamless solution.

In higher education spaces, lecture halls, and classrooms, audio quality and reliability are critical.

SystemOn provides IT technicians and AV administrators the ability to monitor and control Shure hardware devices from one central location, maximizing efficiency and extending reach across college campuses. SystemOn allows for centralized monitoring and control of audio levels, muting and RF status. Additionally, by setting up text and email notifications, an administrator has the ability to remotely manage priority situations such as missing devices or deteriorating battery levels.

For‚Äö√Ñ√òsystem integrators—we know you can’t be everywhere at all times. SystemOn supports service

contracts by providing remote monitoring and realtime troubleshooting capabilities‚Äö√Ñ√òfor Shure’s array mics, DSPs, wireless systems and more. Integrators can‚Äö√Ñ√òservice several buildings and businesses at once without constant monitoring each individual device yet provide immediate attention when needed. Additionally, SystemOn continues to monitor devices offline and provides system status notifications via email and SMS text message. The latest 3.1 update creates a more expansive library of gear by providing support for Shure’s latest networked products.

The latest version of SystemOn (v3.1) now supports Shure’s ULX-D® Digital Wireless System, Microflex® Advance™ MXA910 Ceiling Array and MXA310 Table Array Microphones, IntelliMix® P300 Audio Conferencing Processor, ANIUSB-MATRIX USB Audio Network Interface, and SCM820 Digital Automatic Mixer.

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SONY ELECTRONICS

Edge Analytics Appliance (REA-C1000) S

ony’s first Artificial Intelligence (AI) based Edge Analytics solution, the REA-C1000, allows users to create video content in real time, without the need for specialized training, additional staff or equipment.

The compact and lightweight REA-C1000 uses its advanced AI-based video analytics technology to analyze the input it receives from connected cameras and automatically extracts the object in focus to combine it with other images in real time. This unique technology using motion/face detection and color/shape recognition, effectively makes the REA-C1000 the powerful brain of any connected camera and AV setup, allowing education, government and corporate organizations to cost-effectively create professional, engaging content.

The following optional features can be added: • Handwriting Extraction and Presenter Overlay: By optimizing parameters and processing the images received from the camera, the REA-C1000 can extract hand-written objects from black and whiteboards using Sony’s unique moving/unmoving object detection algorithm. This allows audiences to clearly see written content and diagrams, while simultaneously being able to see the gestures and expressions of the presenter. This function of the REA-C1000 is ideal for lecture theaters or remote learning to keep students engaged, even remotely. Also, it helps all members of an audience to engage in a live presentation, in a large hall requiring sub monitors.

• Chroma key-less CG overlay: Based on Sony’s motion detection technology, the REA-C1000’s chroma key-less function can extract the presenter and overlay

them onto any background without the need for a dedicated green screen or specialized training. This offers a simple, cost-effective chroma key solution to make content like corporate videos, interviews, webinars and e-learning materials much more appealing and engaging. This feature will be made available through a future software update in Fall 2019.

• PTZ Auto Tracking: The REA-C1000 can accurately and smoothly track a presenter, ensuring they constantly stay in frame and in focus throughout their presentation. This feature offers users a cost-effective tracking solution in an education, corporate or conference setting, without having to invest in a camera operator.

• Focus Area Cropping: Using this feature, an image from one camera can be simultaneously shown as two different output images. Users are able to get an overview image in 4K and a cropped image in HD. The cropped area is selectable to be static or dynamic to follow the speaker’s movement. This feature will be made available through a future software update in Fall 2019.

• Close-up by Gesture: The REA-C1000 can detect and react to the gestures of audience members, showing both the whole image and zoomed image in real time. When an audience member stands up, the REA-C1000 can trigger the camera to electronically auto-zoom in on that person, which is particularly useful in education environments to measure students’ reaction and in corporate presentation settings such as during a Q&A session.

After an initial 60 day free-of-charge trial period, each feature can be activated permanently through separate licenses, providing users with the freedom to customize features based on their individual needs and budget.

Leveraging Sony’s expertise in image quality and their heritage in camera development, the REA-C1000 will support 4K/HD input and output, and will be able to connect directly to Sony’s PTZ cameras, including its range of XDCAM camcorders, which boast outstanding image quality and are widely used within the broadcast industry. Additionally, with HDMI network connection, the REA-C1000 can seamlessly integrate into various common AV setups involving either multiple displays, large screen projections with monitors, or live-streaming projects.

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SPROLINK

VF4 Video Processor and Switcher T

he Sprolink VF4 is a HDR10 4K@60HZ 4:4:4 video processor and switcher that supports 4K@60HZ inputs and 4K@60HZ outputs with picture-in-picture (PiP) between any 4K inputs. It supports HDR color reduction and enhancement, and is equipped with embedded audio decoder, video and audio synchronization. It features 420 | 422 | 444 video format, 4K preview input, cascade split, EDID management and open control protocol.

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STARIN

HUDPCSTA Complete Huddle space Zoom Room T

he HUDPCSTA is a complete Zoom Room for the Huddle space package. Zoom Certified Equipment.

Includes Windows PC. For 3-6 People. With ZoomRooms, we are supporting Certified Zoom Integrators with a complete eco-system of Zoom-Approved component choices. There are packaged sets as well as configurable systems for Fast quoting, Fast shipping, All-in-one delivery, Instruction Documentation and Support.

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STRUCTURED CABLE PRODUCTS

Simply45 Pass Thru RJ45 Termination.

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imply45 Pass thru RJ45 Modular plug system is an enhanced and improved product line. RJ45 Mod plugs are color coded for wire designation. No more guessing. Simply45 uses 30% more contact area for each conductor for better performance. Our patent pending design strain relief boots are slim tapered to fit inside the Modular plugs rather than Over the modular plug. This advantage is ideal when stacking or fitting into patch panels leaving adequate spacing. Strain relief boot can be trimmed to shorten lengths for tight clearance installations. The Simply 45 Tool uses ALL metal housing for improved blade performance and cutting of wires during final termination. Simply45 uses no plastic moving parts. This tool is extremely durable and allows for precision cutting for many years. Best of all is the $$ Price. Stop by Booth 7060 to see Simply45 demo. Simply better quality, Simply better Price, Simply easier to use.

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THE TELOS ALLIANCE

Axia iQx IP console A

ppearances can be deceiving. Axia iQx looks like a traditional console, but it’s actually a surface and mix engine rolled into one—at a surprisingly affordable price. We dove deep with AES67, giving users access to every source, anywhere on the network.

Traditionally, surfaces need to be connected to a separate mix engine, the so-called “brains” of the system. Axia® iQx combines the mix engine and surface into one unit. That’s one less component and connection you need to worry about when building your studio, allowing you to get up and running quickly and easily.

Built from the ground up as an AoIP console, iQx is AES67-compliant and stands fully capable of supporting emerging standards including SMPTE 2110-30.

There’s no limit to the number of sources and connections broadcasters can access on the network.

If they already have an existing AoIP network, they may not even need to add additional I/O. They can connect an iQx and access any audio source, anywhere on the network, from anywhere in the world. Drop in an iQx and share resources without having to add additional equipment. By piggybacking off existing resources like an Axia QOR engine, a station on a budget can suddenly build an additional studio for far less. This is a first and changes the game.

Not only does iQx allow broadcasters to utilize existing network resources without breaking the budget in ancillary I/O, it is very affordable, bridging the gap between a lower-end $2K console and a higher-end, $8K model, while retaining all the craftsmanship, build quality, and innovation that Axia is known for.

Axia iQx is a radio console first, combining a mix engine and surface into one chassis for a nearly instant studio. This completely changes the game, reduces costs, and offers Axia-level quality to more users while reducing the amount of extras needed by utilizing existing network resources.

Users can add a Telos Alliance xNode to support local microphones, headphones, and any other sources they might want, and they are up and running fast.

Configuration is a no-brainer thanks to a built-in web GUI—no proprietary application required. And while some locations where consoles are installed can be tight on rack space, iQx doesn’t require any thanks to the integrated engine. The console can be placed tabletop,

without the need to modify furniture. All while offering network and power redundancy expected by worldclass broadcast facilities. iQx is great for nontraditional studio setups too.

Need a temporary studio for a special event or to add or move a studio quickly? Mixing sports, remote talent, or audio that isn’t located in your studio? iQx is your console, letting broadcasters bring in sources from all over the world. Control is not just a local thing either; an iQx can be controlled from the remote site, so no instudio operator is required. With iQx, you have access to everything, everywhere. While we can’t predict the future, we know change is in store, and iQx is flexible enough to support broadcasters today and tomorrow.

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TVONE

CORIOmaster Video Wall Processor t

vONE will showcase new enhancements to the powerful CORIOmaster (4RU), CORIOmaster mini (1RU) and CORIOmaster micro (1/2 RU) video wall processors to help end users stand out from the crowd at InfoComm 2019 (Booth #1632).

The new enhancements include a secure communication suite with full REST API and multi-user control.

Other improvements include an HDMI 4-port output module (CM-HDMI-SC-4OUT), audio support for the CORIOmaster and CORIOmaster mini for embedded audio, and a dedicated audio module (CM-AUD-2IN4OUT).

Secure communication allows system installation to be compatible with all secure network infrastructure environments. The HDMI 4-port output upgrades your C3-540 CORIOmaster to up to 56 outputs, making massive video walls, projector edge blends, and LED installations easy and smooth. The embedded audio support and new audio module ensure the CORIOmaster is supreme when you need both video and audio in an installation. The IP streaming module now accepts both H.264 and H.265 (HEVC) for higher quality, increased bandwidth performance and includes an

ultra-low latency mode.

The CORIOmaster range of products are the most flexible video processors on the market. These all-inone system solutions can manage up to 4 canvases for

supporting multiple video walls, while also performing various other video tasks simultaneously, including: audio, real-time 360 video rotations, multi-image processing and rotation & edge blending.

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UTELOGY CORPORATION

U-Manage— Management and Monitoring U

-Manage is the management portal that is part of the Utelogy platform.

firmware, warranty, utilization and more • Configurable alerts and notifications • Rest APIs and data connectors to expedite third party development including BI platforms.

A key frustration for organizations has been the lack of data on workspaces and the devices within those spaces. The previous version of U-Manage provided alerts when a device in a room was off-line, but these latest enhancements to the portal provides the extraction of actionable data. Organizations can now view alerts and usage reports for rooms and all technology, including other control systems.

The benefits to this actionable intelligence include: • Pro-active maintenance to mini-

Platform Overview Utelogy is a software platform that monitors, manages, and controls workplace technology including simple AV AND IT devices through to complex Intelligent Buildings and IoT environments. Built with an open-architecture and open-standards, it’s hardware-agnostic, so it’s able to collect and deliver analytics to enable users to make intelligent business decisions. The platform leverages existing IT infrastructure and supports any device that can connect to the network. With its built-in tool suites for easy provisioning and configuration, Utelogy enables AV and IT departments to build more flexibility and scalability into meeting spaces.

U-Manage U-Manage is the portal that provides enterprisewide Management, Reporting and Analytics. UManage is a hosted service (in Microsoft Azure) that provides a global and federated view on an enterprise with visibility to room and asset usage, status, alerts and performance. With Utelogy’s ability to control and monitor any device, U-Manage helps to centrally manage your entire AV infrastructure for better efficiency, cost savings, and improved up-time.

In U-Manage, you can create custom dashboards, configure alert notifications, and store device warranty

information, configuration, and firmware files and all system as-built drawings. It is also a repository to back-up room configuration files and data captured by the U-Server.

The new features of U-Manage include the following: • Re-designed user-interface and navigation • Managed Service Provider portfolio overviews and individual customer views within the remote monitoring tool • Customized dashboards to display system information in a visual manner • Data-filtering by location, date, time and device • Extensive report library including asset reports,

mize down-time • Faster time to resolution • Fewer truck roles with remote monitoring and management • Enhanced user-experience • Improved employee productivity • Lower Total Cost of Ownership Most of the monitoring and management platforms on the market today can only manage their own equipment. This new functionality provides incredible value for end-users and it opens up new opportunities for integrators and other service providers to offer managed services, because you can now monitor legacy control systems.

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VADDIO

RoboSHOT® 40 UHD PTZ Camera T

he RoboSHOT 40 UHD PTZ camera provides brilliant 4K video footage for broadcasting or live streaming applications. RoboSHOT 40 UHD offers 40x zoom, genlock capabilities, ultra-smooth motor movement and outstanding image quality — all at a surprisingly competitive price for the entry-level broadcast PTZ camera market.

Designed with a genlock external sync port, the RoboSHOT 40 UHD camera provides accurate synchronization in multi-camera broadcast environments, plus phase compensation to fine-tune and adjust the genlock signal. In addition to an incredible 30x zoom with 4K resolution at 30fps, it provides full high definition 40x zoom with 1080p/60fps performance with the latest advancements in IntelliZoom technology. Most digital zooms use electronic cropping to get closer to the subject, resulting in fuzzy images. The RoboSHOT 40 UHD camera’s powerful processor compares patterns found in adjacent pixels and creates new pixels to match selected patterns, resulting in more realistic, higher-quality images.

With its 1/2.5 Type Exmor R CMOS Sensor, RoboSHOT 40 UHD offers more powerful image signal processing (ISP) — resulting in better light-gathering capabilities, incredible contrast and sharp 4K video, even in dim lighting conditions.

RoboSHOT 40 UHD also provides amazingly smooth pan, tilt and zoom operation with Vaddio’s direct drive silent motors paired with Tri-Synchronous motion algorithms. This results in camera movement with no jitter or bouncing, even at full zoom.

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VADDIO

AV Bridge Mini Audio and Video Encoder I

deal for lecture capture, conference rooms and video conferencing applications, the AV Bridge Mini Audio/Video Encoder encodes, captures and streams content into software conferencing codecs or live streaming applications.

AV Bridge Mini integrates any high-definition HDMI and audio source into software conferencing codecs such as Skype for Business, Zoom and WebEx through its powerful USB 3.0 interface. Creating production-quality live streams on platforms like YouTube Live, UStream, LiveStream and Panopto has never been easier with the AV Bridge Mini’s flexible RTMP capabilities.

The HDMI input on the AV Bridge Mini accepts 4K (2160p/30fps) signals, and encodes and scales appropriately to output simultaneous USB 3.0 and IP streaming with 1080p quality. It integrates with external DSPs by

providing two balanced audio line inputs and outputs.

Its IP streaming capabilities provide RTSP or RTMP up to 1080p/30.

Enterprise users expect high-quality audio and video performance from their computers, so whether they want to record, live stream or conduct a video

conference call, the AV Bridge Mini encodes AV signals and outputs simultaneous USB 3.0 and IP streaming with 1080p quality. For installers, AV Bridge Mini is PoE powered, making it easy to extend power and connectivity. Its compact half rack unit size makes it simple to install.

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VALENS

VS3000 Configurable HDBaseT Transceiver V

alens, the developer of HDBaseT technology for the audiovisual market, will be launching its latest and most advanced product family, the VS3000 Configurable HDBaseT Transceiver chipset.

The VS3000 is the first and only ASIC solution in the market that enables long-distance distribution of uncompressed HDMI2.0 (4K@60 4:4:4— equivalent to 18Gbps bandwidth) over a category cable with better quality and cost structure than existing compressed alternatives.) The VS3000 converges uncompressed HDMI2.0 4K@60 4:4:4, audio, USB2.0, 1 Gb Ethernet, controls and power over a single category cable for up to 100 meters (328 feet).

The VS3000 is highly integrated and packed with new key features, while maintaining backward compatibility with previous versions: • ‘HDBaseT Port Duality’: same product can be configured as an HDBaseT transmitter or receiver port enabling simpler and flexible design, with simplified inventory management (less SKUs) • On-chip HDMI IN & OUT, HDCP engines and audio inset & extract capabilities, removing additional, external components and enabling simplified & lower cost design

• Integrated switching core enabling routing of multiple media streams, in-network or point-to-point topology The VS3000 enables design flexibility, bringing higher value to vendors’ end-customers. The VS3000 is

suitable for all audiovisual equipment, such as switchers/matrixes, cameras, displays, projectors, extenders, conference systems, digital signage and more. It is optimized for proAV applications, such as enterprise, educational, medical, industrial PC, residential etc.

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VANGUARD LED DISPLAYS

Chromiun Series- Chip-On-Board C

hip-On-Board (COB) technology solders small LED chips directly onto a PCB board. These chips are then encapsulated with a clear epoxy resin resulting in a flat impact resistant surface. The surface also prevents the intrusion of humidity, and is waterproof.

COB is a two (2) step manufacturing process as opposed to the four (4) step SMD process. reducing the possible failure points. Failure rates: COB-. 10/ppm.

SMD 100/ppm.

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VARIANT SYSTEMS GROUP

Envivo Studio

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ariant Systems Group has identified major missing components in current live broadcast production products that lack a level of intuition, integration, and efficiency. Content playback and video switcher support has been due for a critical update. Something that delivers an easy-to-use operator interface, simplistic integration, and powerful file-based workflows. Variant Systems has developed a software product that merges innovative software technologies with traditional workflows. Envivo Studio encompasses these values.

Envivo Studio’s approach challenges the current methods used in clip-store, still-store, and spotbox systems built in and around standalone server solutions and video switchers. Offering more of the operational control that professional users demand, Envivo Studio empowers production teams to be faster, more accurate, and confident in their on-air decision making.

Studio is easily driven by touchscreen, mouse, numeric keypad, and even VDCP (Video Disk Control Protocol). This allows for a level of tangibility and instant control over all content, live input sources, and output channels in a way that operators haven’t seen before. Video content, still images, keyed graphics or animations are instantly triggered to air with switcher integrations, or manually by an operator, or both, delivering engaging content to the audience on-demand - whether it be in-venue (on-site) or for remote livebroadcast productions.

Studio’s output channels may be isolated and manipulated independently, as pairs, or as groups. Simultaneously and instantly, playout channels can be driven with a single mouse-click, finger touch, or numeric recall to support live video presentations across several screens, simplifying complex multi-screen productions.

Some channels may be dedicated to the video switcher, driving three layers of keyable graphic elements per output channel, and at the same time, tasking other

output channels under operator control for on-the-fly changes to the audience presentation.

Envivo Studio takes the guesswork out of the problems that operatorsface when importing files from so many different sources in a variety of formats. Simply select the files to import, Studio does the heavy lifting, and quickly conforms the video or still to the correct format for playout. A true mix of file types and formats may be utilized once ingested by the system. Gone is the worry if something was shot on a cellphone, downloaded from the internet, or delivered by the “new” editor.

Video clips can be created at any time from Baseband or NDI loop-recorded live inputs which can be used to support the production as either a playback clip, still image, Key+Fill combination, or even a

slow-motion replay. Eight channels of audio per video channel - both in and out of the system - are either embedded or delivered over IP via Audinate “Dante” Audio, offering greater flexibility.

Playlists can be created by a simple drag/drop on an easy-to-read vertical stack. The lists may be organized to play on targeted outputs or be part of a group execution. Every piece of content that contributes to the Playlist may be modified with different In or Out points without affecting the original element. Content that left out when the Playlist was originally created can be added at any time and placed anywhere within the list, even if the list was already committed to a playout channel.

Envivo Studio provides a new a level of operator freedom and creativity.

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VIEWSONIC CORP.

ViewSonic LS900WU Digital Projector T

he ViewSonic® LS900WU is a WUXGA (1920x1200) laser projector with 6,000 lumens of brightness. It features flexible installation features that installers can adapt for a variety of high-impact image reproduction in several delicate and unique environments. Designed with a sealed optical engine and laser phosphor light source lasting up to 30,000 hours, this projector delivers long-term, virtually maintenancefree usage for a lower overall total cost of ownership.

The LS900WU has a simple form factor that easily allows it to blend into a mount situation. A wider 1.65x optical zoom provides additional flexibility over standard optical zoom. A horizontal/vertical lens shift feature offers up and down, as well as left and right, adjustments of the projection lens. This feature provides flexible projector placement for challenging installations.

The robust mechanical construction and 360-degree orientation function allows the projector to be installed in just about any position and any angle from floor to ceiling, for flexible and creative installations.

Installers can even mount the projector upside-down at a 45-degree angle or in a vertical position to project images in portrait mode. For more inventive installations, the projector can be hung upside-down at a 45-degree angle or in a vertical position to project images in portrait mode.

The LS900WU features proprietary SuperColor™ technology that produces visual impact with captivating color and image reproduction, as well as crisp, vivid graphics. A 16ms response time ensures fast-moving videos and images are projected smoothly for faster

frame-by-frame action.

In addition to a variety of connectivity options, the ViewSonic LS900WU comes with a built-in HDBT receiver, ensuring that it can receive uncompressed HD video and audio with a single cable. This helps the installer reduce cable clutter without compromising performance or quality.

The LS900WU comes with the Crestron® e-Con-

trol™ system and RoomView Express™ management software; it is Crestron and AMX® certified, to allow monitoring, managing and controlling of the projectors that have been deployed.

The ViewSonic LS900WU will start shipping at street price of under $3,000 (USD). Installers can deliver a WUXGA resolution, high-performance projector to their customers.

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VIEWSONIC CORP.

ViewBoard IFP8670 Interactive Display T

he ViewSonic® ViewBoard® IFP8670 in an 86-inch interactive flat panel display, and features a sleek, bezel-less design and a projected capacitive (PCAP) touchscreen for accuracy while 4K Ultra HD native resolution provides incredible vivid and stunning images. With a slim profile, the ViewBoard IFP8670 is less than an inch thick with an edge-to-edge glass screen and bezel-less design is key for enhanced viewing and interactivity; its overall design aesthetic ensure that it can placed in exclusive boardrooms or modern huddle spaces.

The projected capacitive (PCAP) touchscreen of the IFP8670 delivers better accuracy for sharing and collaborating. The 20-point touch-enabled panel and optically bonded tempered glass screen ensures durability for heavy-usage, whether in a frenetic corporate situation or classroom with robust activity.

The ViewBoard IFP8670 provides powerful computing for annotation and multimedia playback without the need for a PC. “Out-of-the-box” ready, the ViewBoard IFP8670 comes with a built-in processor and Android operating system. Along with integrated white board and casting software, an integrator can offer an interactive display with better performance and optimized hardware integration in one complete solution.

The ViewBoard IFP8670 comes with myViewBoard™ digital white boarding software, as well as ViewSonic Cast casting software that enables content

to be streamed from mobile devices onto the display. This allows for an all-encompassing interactive whiteboard for creating connecting and collaborating, directly onto the IFP8670 or via mobile device.

A single-cable USB Type C-port allows users to plug-in a device and immediately begin sharing information on the ViewBoard IFP8670. This provides fast transfer of data, audio and video, along with quick 60W

charging and touch pass-through. Other port options ensure a wide variety of computing and multimedia devices can be connected.

An integrated microphone array with echo cancellation and noise reduction technology delivers clear speech and sound during video conferences. The unique built-in three speaker set-up produces incredible sound.

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VISIONARY SOLUTIONS INC.

PacketAV™ Sentinel Network AV Monitoring I

n today’s world of network savvy customers, organizations are placing increasing importance on ensuring their critical Network AV systems are available and performing acceptably.

PacketAV Sentinel offers a proactive approach to Network AV monitoring allowing issues to be identified before they impact end users and cause disruptions. This increases system uptime and reliability.

To monitor and manage a network, the Sentinel Service relies on an intelligent and lightweight agent, or “data collector” - a device that runs on the local network 24/7. We call these “Sentinel Agents”. The agent automatically discovers and monitors all Network AV devices which are attached to the network and communicates essential data to the Sentinel Cloud or Local manager via a secure socket when changes occur.

The agent also listens for remote connection requests from the secure Sentinel cloud. The agent is the ONLY device that communicates outside the client network. *Low Cost Dante™ Device Monitoring with real time audio level meter views *API for integration with other systems *Real time alerting via email/SMS/SNMP allows AV/IT personnel to focus on the solution, rather than the cause

SENTINEL represents a critical opportunity for integrators to modernize their business practices by offering new services, including creating scalable service programs, and developing sustainable revenue streams.

This proactive approach to Network AV monitoring

allows integrators to identify issues before they impact end users and cause disruptions. This increases system uptime and reliability. As a result, user satisfaction is significantly improved.

It’s powerful because it’s simple.

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XTEN-AV LLC

XTEN-AV AI powered AV design platform X

TEN-AV is a first of a kind AV Design software, It’s a cloud based software powered with AI and Machine learning, XTEN-AV allows AV System integrators to design end to end professional AV system solutions as per AVIXA standards, Our algorithms perform complex Math and Physics calculations to derive the required specifications of Individual AV components, Algorithm then suggests the matching product from our database of 165,000 products, User has a choice to select from top AV Brands and products.

Our own cloud based drawing tool then generates following documents automatically 1) Line Schematics with port details 2) Signal Flow diagrams 3) Rack Layouts 4) Ceiling speaker layout 5) Cable Schedule with cable ID 6) Scope of work document 7) End customer proposals This is a proprietary technology and is patent pending.

These auto generated drawings can be edited in our drawing tool and can be converted to other formats such as Autocad, Visio etc. Users can also complete end customer proposal on our platform, We also have Specification search feature for thousands of AV products and if you have your own BOM just search and add products and get the drawings instantaneously

Benefits to Integrators & Designers: 1) By Automating AV drawings such as Line schematics, Rack layouts, Signal flow diagrams XTEN-AV saves a lot of time of AV designers and Draftsmen 2) No Manual effort required to do complex physics and Mathematical calculations Thereby Increasing accuracy and efficiency of AV designs and designers 3) By Automating AV documentation such as BOM, Cable schedule and scope of work document XTEN-AV saves time for Project managers and Engineers.

4) Enables sales team to complete AV designs and

customer proposals right on the spot within minutes at customer site.

5) This would bring fresh talent to the industry as the tool will enable them to learn and enhance their skills of AV design.

6) Project collaboration and CRM features for entire organization.

Check out our product demo link to see how it works https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AI2NFKMkYCc

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YEALINK

VP59 T

he Yealink flagship smart video phone VP59 is designed for executives and teleworkers, enabling highquality communications for business executives and professionals alike. Based on the Android 7.1 operating system, the VP59 features an eight-inch LCD touch screen that gives you a smartphone-like user experience. It also supports the installation of third-party applications for business customization as well as Door Phone features. When used with the Yealink DD10K DECT USB Dongle, the VP59 transforms into a corded-cordless phone and enables up to a total of four DECT handsets. Furthermore, the VP59 smart video phone boasts 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi connectivity as well as Bluetooth 4.2 connectivity.

The VP59 supports both Office 365 and Microsoft Teams. It is the first Microsoft Teams video desk phone. When running on the Teams firmware in a Teams environment, the VP59 offers unrivalled flexibility for both personal desks and huddle rooms. The VP59 screen can sync with an external monitor via an HDMI cable for an even better view, which is especially helpful while in a Teams call. When participants join the video call and share a screen, the VP59 can sync with an external monitor to allow multiple huddle rooms guests to simultaneously view the video. The ability to control the VP59 with a mouse allows for smooth control of the user interface, which is particularly useful for precision content control and for multiparty calls.

Key benefits 1. Superior video performance The full HD phone camera is plug-and-play and can be extended 10 feet (three meters) by a USB cable or added to the top of a monitor with a bracket to bring flexibility in the choice of camera location and video meeting view. The HDMI connection extends the users’ video experience to a larger screen, all while delivering a smooth and high-quality video experience.

2. Excellent audio performance The built-in noise-proof technology makes video

conferencing more effective than ever.

3. User experience with low learning cost Minimal cables connect the devices and keep workspaces orderly.

The large touch screen and a familiar user experience make it easier than ever to start collaborating with a low learning curve.

4. Simplify deploy and manage The VP59 features an all-in-one product design that integrates a codec, camera and microphone.

Setup and deployment are possible with a single internet line or power cable.

The utilization of core products developed by Yealink that work as an integrated total solution permits optimal device compatibility and minimizes breakdown risks.

Together, these features simplify deployment and management and fit a wide range of needs.

Key product differentiation features for its product class 1. Door phone integration 2. Content sharing 3. Corded-cordless phone (via DECT Dongle) 4. Yealink Noise Proof 5. Acoustic shield 6. Adjustable screen 7. First-ever Teams video desk phone 8. Mouse control option for the video desk phone’s interface screen (Teams edition) 9. Content sharing (Teams edition)

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ZEEVEE

ZyPer4K HDMI Module T

he ZeeVee ZyPer4K HDMI module deserves an AVTechnology Best of InfoComm 2019 Award because it’s the first product to allow direct HDMI connection of any AV source to a conventional IT network switch, simplifying installation and promoting the wider adoption of next generation video distribution systems.

The compact module, which provides four HDMI inputs, employs ZeeVee ZyPer4K technology and is designed for use with the 96-port NETGEAR 10G M4300-96X Modular Managed Ethernet switch. This combination enables the world’s first Ethernet switch featuring integrated HDMI connectivity for video sources, including the capacity to distribute uncompressed 4K/UHD and HDR content. The new ZeeVee module benefits integrators and end-users by enabling unparalleled options for customization, reducing cost, lowering power consumption and greatly simplifying installation and deployment of large IP-based video networks.

The new ZeeVee ZyPer4K HDMI Module, developed in collaboration with NETGEAR and the SDVoE Alliance, plugs directly into the NETGEAR switch chassis, creating a robust solution for industrial, commercial and residential applications. Multiple modules may be used in the same switch, allowing one switch to accommodate dozens of HDMI inputs. The NETGEAR switch requires just two units of rack space, presenting

a compact, efficient, high-value solution to customers.

The ZeeVee ZyPer4K HDMI Module works seamlessly with the NETGEAR M4300-96X Modular Managed Switch, which is preconfigured for easy, true AV and multicast Zero Touch network configuration.

It also allows designers, integrators or users to simply select the combination of HDMI, copper, PoE+ and fiber M4300-96X port expansion cards that suit system requirements, connect cables from sources or decoder-

equipped displays, and switch on the power.

As with other SDVoE components, the switch easily accommodates symmetric input/output configurations such as 48√ó48, as well as asymmetric solutions such as 10√ó86, 24√ó72, etc. The modular design of the switch allows reconfiguration of inputs and outputs should system requirements change.

The ZyPer4K HDMI Module will be available from ZeeVee in Q4 2019.

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BLACKMAGIC DESIGN

HyperDeck Extreme 8K HDR broadcast deck H

yperDeck Extreme 8K HDR ($4995) broadcast deck features space-saving H.265 files, optional internal cache, 3D LUTs, native 8K and HDR support.

The ability to record native 8K in H.265 reduces storage costs and provides amazing image quality.

HyperDeck Extreme 8K HDR has an innovative touch screen user interface with deck controls as well as a large screen to view recordings, and a HyperDeck Extreme Control can be added for traditional broadcast deck controls and a large shuttle knob. HyperDeck Extreme 8K HDR also includes dual CFast media card recording, Quad 12G-SDI for 8K, USB-C external disk recording and more.

With 10G Ethernet, HyperDeck Extreme 8K HDR is perfect for digital signage because remote uploads are extremely fast, much faster than CFast card transfer speeds. Additionally, it features a simple remote-control protocol. All models use an easy text-based protocol, plus use Telnet to test control commands. Customers can simply log into HyperDeck and then type “play” or “record” and it will execute the command. To upload media files remotely, use FTP or simple FTP client software. When the Ethernet protocol and FTP are used with large USB‚Äö√Ñ√´C disk arrays, HyperDeck Extreme 8K HDR becomes a great broadcast server for ingest, media management and playout.

HyperDeck Extreme 8K HDR supports the latest HDR standards with built-in scopes changing to HDR scopes when working in HDR formats. Files are tagged with the correct HDR information then SDI and HDMI inputs will also automatically detect HDR video standards. Static metadata PQ and HLG formats are handled according to the ST2084 standard. The bright LCD has a wider color gamut handling both Rec. 2020 and Rec. 709 colorspaces, as well as 100% of the DCI-P3 format.

The latest Quad Link 12G-SDI is included so it’s possible to record and playback in full resolution 8K for amazing quality. The SDI connections are multi-rate, so customers can use Quad Link 12G-SDI for compatibility with other 8K products, or switch to SD, HD or Ultra HD using the single link 12G-SDI connection. To allow regular CFast cards to be recorded at high resolution 8K, HyperDeck Extreme 8K HDR uses modern H.265 files for 8K recording and playback.

CFast media support allows customers to record to commonly available flash memory cards. The H.265 files are small enough to allow long recordings on standard CFast cards. Plus, there are two CFast card slots for swapping out any full cards, even during recording. With H.265, customers can record 498 minutes at 8Kp60 on a 1 TB card, 1,059 minutes in 2160p60 Ultra HD and 2,354 minutes in 1080p59.94 on a 1 TB card.

If recording to other media types is required, the USB-C Expansion port lets customers plug in an external flash disk for recordings. Customers even get on screen menus for managing external disks using the touch screen.

Sometimes media can fill before customers change to a blank card, or if the card is too slow, then customers can get dropped frames in their recording. To eliminate this problem, customers can install a PCIe flash disk into HyperDeck Extreme 8K HDR to use as a record cache. This eliminates problems with CFast media or external disks, as the cache will automatically take over and record any content the media could not capture. Even if a card fills, recording will continue to the cache until it’s swapped. The cache even lets customers record formats that are too fast for the media card or external disk.

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CLEAR TOUCH

Evo Lite - Mobile Digital Signage C

lear Digital’s digital signage solution, the Evo Lite, is sure to capture your audience’s attention and communicate your message—even in a crowded space. The on-board battery delivers up to 14+ hours of charge at a time, or you can plug it in for worry-free continuous use. Our displays offer the perfect blend of digital capabilities and unrivaled ease of use. Simply load your multimedia content via USB and you are up and running. The display’s sturdy steel frame ensures it does not move or tip when in place, while the ergonomic folding design and large puncture-resistant wheels make transporting and storing the display a breeze.

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CRESTRON ELECTRONICS, INC.

Network Media Endpoint (NME-100) T

he all-new Crestron Network Media Endpoint (NME-100) is a dedicated digital signage and media player designed to run natively behind a display, sharing content 24/7. The NME-100 eliminates the need for programming and is ready to go right out of the box, with easy provisioning and management from the cloud using the Crestron XiO Cloud IoT-based provisioning and management solution. The NME100 is released with Appspace® software integration to take advantage of its powerful digital signage content creation, management, and interactive playback capabilities.

With the ability to store content locally, loading time is greatly reduced and the content can continue to play even if the network goes down. When paired with a touch display or remote, the Crestron Network Media Endpoint instantly provides an interactive experience.

The NME-100 also works with the Azure-based Crestron XiO Cloud platform, allowing system managers to centrally deploy, monitor, and manage thousands of devices. To ensure consistency throughout every space within an enterprise, the digital signage player pairs with Crestron Mercury tabletop UC solution and AirMedia wireless presentation to deliver a cohesive front of the room experience. Simply put, Crestron has signage needs covered for every enterprise space.

Content can be stored locally (less loading time, signage is up even if the network goes down) and managed remotely via Crestron XiO Cloud. The NME-100

provides interactivity when paired with the remote or touch display. It additionally pairs with Crestron Mercury and AirMedia to provide consistent in-room experience.

The Crestron Network Media Endpoint makes managing and monitoring content throughout a building easier than ever before. Using Crestron XiO Cloud, system managers have one management platform for the entire enterprise and can effortlessly provide employees with a consist experience while moving

throughout the workplace.

Designed to run 24/7, the NME-100 supports 1080p/60p video and features an HDMI® connectivity output supporting HDCP 2.2, a TRS mini connector for audio output, and a concealed microSD® card slot for memory expansion beyond the built-in 16 Gb. It ships with a handheld IR remote control, power supply, and mounting plates. The unit connects to the network via the built-in LAN interface. USB ports allow interfacing with touch-capable displays.

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CRESTRON ELECTRONICS, INC.

Network AV Decoder (DM-NVX-D80-IoAV) C

restron DM-NVX-D80-IoAV network AV decoder is an all-new solution that instantly transforms a display into a DM NVX™ endpoint. The DM NVX decoder plugs into the OPS (Open Pluggable Specification) port and is powered by the display, eliminating the need for messy cables and cumbersome power modules allowing displays to be flush mounted on the wall wherever you want. Now, most popular commercial displays are natively DM NVX ready.

DM-NVX-D80-IoAV greatly simplifies installation and eliminates programming. With its ability to integrate with Crestron XiO Cloud™, DM-NVX-D80-IoAV allows system managers to infinitely control each display from one centralized location. DM NVX™ technology transports ultra high-definition 4K60 4:4:4 video over standard Gigabit Ethernet with no perceptible latency or loss of quality. Now featuring pixel perfect processing technology; DM NVX offers the densest image with the finest detail-as good as direct source.

With the Crestron DM-NVX-D80-IoAV, integrators can now leverage the display’s internal DM NVX decoder, reducing the cost for their clients. Responding to industry demand for standards-based AV over IP solutions, Crestron worked with the world’s major

brands. The DM NVX-D80-IoAV provides more than just distribution of flawless 4K video. DM NVX network AV is a complete, infinitely scalable solution that also transports audio, USB and control. And now,

with the new Pixel Perfect Processing technology, DM NVX is the only network solution that delivers a flawless image ever time over any size network (1Gv, 2.5Gb, 5Gb, and 10Gb).

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ELO

Elo 65-inch 4K Interactive Signage E

lo’s new 65-inch touchscreen solution, the 6553L, is designed to provide a superior platform for users looking to create captivating interactive signage experiences in public spaces, as well as those looking to implement engaging and collaborative communication tools within their enterprise organizations. The 6553L touchscreen is part of Elo’s new IDS 3 Series, which extends Elo’s reach to a new class of applications. As part of the IDS 3 Series, in addition to interactive signage, the 6553L’s use cases include presentations, whiteboarding, device connection, conferencing, remote collaboration, and meeting management, among other possibilities where a wall tablet aesthetic is important.

The 65-inch touchscreen is lighter and thinner than previous Elo touchscreen models, featuring thin borders and built-in high-powered speakers that are bottom-facing to enhance aesthetics, sound quality and audio clarity. As well, the 500 NITs 6553L touchscreen is a new addition to Elo’s 4K Ultra HD product portfolio, with both PCAP and IR touch technologies at a price point that is competitive for PCAP and standard IR. The touchscreen is powered by a new Elo Computer Module (ECM) Gen 4 form factor, much smaller than the previous model, delivering a lower-cost, lowerenergy consumption computer module that is easier to install and maintain. The Elo IDS Computer Modules slide into the back of the touchscreen display to deliver the industry’s thinnest commercial grade all-in-one large format touch computers. Field installation is easy with no external cables required. AC power, video and USB signals pass between the computer module and the Elo IDS touch display via an internal docking connector. The new Windows-based WiFi- and Bluetoothenabled ECM was designed for this fourth generation IDS 3 Series and features continued use of embedded desktop CPU/GPUs to enable media-rich, interactive

content. The ECM Gen 4 also features a modular design that allows for CPU/MB updates without affecting the monitor’s performance.

With the 6553L touchscreen, Elo customers instantly gain access to Elo’s Whiteboarding Software solution, powered by Elo and Qwizdom’s OKTOPUS. The whiteboarding software fosters an environment of collaboration, giving customers key features such as an active stylus for hands-on collaboration, handwriting recognition, text entry throughout a soft keyboard, as well as media integration, screen recording and audio input and recording, among other features. As well, customers can also choose to add on the DisplayNote Montage bundle to further enhance collaboration through file sharing and cloud connectivity.

Elo’s 6553L touchscreen gives users the ability to choose, configure, connect and collaborate through an open modular platform for ISVs and system integra-

tors, in which users can plug-and-play the software technology of their choosing to display on the Elo touchscreen, making software and services options virtually infinite for customers. Furthermore, monitor I/O ports on the 6553L screen span the range of Pro AV installations, with the addition of side-accessible HDMI, USB, display and video source touchpoints.

Elo has entered into a partnership with Crestron Electronics to include Crestron Connected® compatibility in Elo displays, giving Elo customers and Pro AV partners the capability to control devices with industry-leading software. Elo plans to have displays into certification at Crestron and available early next year. As well, Elo plans to soon release additional addon accessories, including a configurable conferencing webcam that Elo customers will be able to add to their 6553L display for added engagement with teams perfect for small to mid-sized huddle rooms.

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EPSON AMERICA, INC.

Moverio Assist remote assist solution R

esponding to demands to reduce installation errors and rework and for a hands-free remote support solution, Epson® Moverio Assist is an affordable, easy-touse, “see-what-I-see” remote assistance and inspection solution using Moverio® smart glasses for pre- and post-installation inspections as well as difficult repairs or work tasks at customer sites. By enabling real-time video collaboration between remote experts and on-site AV installers, Moverio Assist helps make site inspections, installations and/or complex repairs quicker and with fewer mistakes, leading to increased productivity, improved customer satisfaction and reduced travel costs.

When assistance is required, an AV installer or IT field technician simply wears the Moverio BT-300 or BT-350 ANSI smart glasses with built-in camera, powers it on to connect to the Internet using Wi-Fi or a mobile hotspot and then launches the Moverio Assist app to initiate the call to company experts logged into MoverioAssist.com via Chrome or Firefox browser.

Unlike using handheld tablets or smartphones, in-field personnel wearing Moverio glasses have their hands free to make repairs while collaborating in real-time.

Since the glasses are powered by Epson’s advance Si-OLED display technology, AV installers or IT field technicians can view instructions, photos, PDFs and videos in high quality, but also have a wearable display that will minimize obstruction and be virtually transparent when necessary.

Additional benefits include: - Complete Tasks Faster — Collaborate in real time with remote experts to complete difficult tasks faster in the field; catch potential issues before leaving a job site - Increase Productivity — Efficiently utilize expert resources to provide instruction without the need for travel; minimize re-work and/or increase first visit fix rates; decrease downtime of mission critical equipment

- Reduce Costs — Reduce re-work costs and increase customer satisfaction by getting the job done right the first time; save money by reducing travel for experts Available on a per-glasses, monthly subscription basis, Moverio Assist service offers an affordable, handsfree remote assistance solution for small, medium and large enterprises in the AV industry.

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EPSON AMERICA, INC.

Epson Pro L10 Series laser projectors T

he Pro L10 Series are Epson’s most compact interchangeable-lens laser projectors. The series feature 4K enhancement, HDBaseT and wide lens shift designed to meet the growing projection needs in corporate, education and live event markets. Compatible with 11 optional powered lenses, including a .35 throw ratio ultra short-throw lens with zero offset, the Pro L10 Series offer built-in image warping, edge blending, overlay shape and color filters, playlists and free software for multi-projector setup. The new projectors produce detailed, high contrast images and a Bt.709 color space for more realistic images and easier to read presentations. Leveraging a minimalist, discreet design and quiet fan noise, Epson’s Pro L10 Series offer flexible installation and diverse connectivity to deliver immersive consumer experiences even in the most demanding environments.

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EPSON AMERICA, INC.

Epson ELPLX01/ELPLX02 UST lenses A

n ideal solution for space-constrained environments and rear-projection applications, Epson’s new ELPLX01 and ELPLX02 white ultra short-throw lenses offer flexible placement into a wide variety of installations. Compatible with a range of Epson’s white large venue laser projectors, these ultra short-throw lenses deliver larger-than-life, stunning images from very short distances. With a 0.35 throw ratio, negative offset and impressive lens shift range, the ELPLX01 and ELPLX02 transform Epson projectors into solutions that can be installed just inches from the wall, allowing incredible installation and positioning flexibility.

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KITCAST INC

Kitcast digital signage software D

igital signage software for Apple TV, built to be best for business. A silver bullet for IT. Kitcast is a new kind of digital signage software that’s designed to efficiently handle all your busy work. Kitcast software is digital signage minus the stress.

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KRAMER ELECTRONICS USA

KDS-8 4K/60 Streamer Transceiver K

ramer’s KDS-8 is a zero latency, 4K/60 (4:4:4) streamer transceiver using SDVoE™ technology.

Part of the company’s AV over IP product line, KDS-8 comes as an encoder in default mode, with the ability to easily switch to a decoder simply at the touch (and hold) of a button. It brings a full range of connectivity options, with the benefit of being futureproof with the power and versatility to handle high data packages.

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MVIX

XhibitSignage digital signage software X

hibitSignage is a content-rich digital signage software by Mvix. It enables users to remotely manage, update and display dynamic content on digital signs, video walls, interactive displays, and kiosks.

The cloud-based software can be accessed from a standard web browser i.e. www.xhibitsignage.com.

This enables both remote management and centralized control of the digital signage network.

What makes the software unique is its content-rich platform i.e. it has over 200 content apps and data integrations including: -Salesforce -Social media -My SQL -KPI dashboards -Live transit, traffic, and Uber -Google Analytics -Rest API -HubSpot -Slack -Weather -Emergency/CAP alerts -Flight info (FIDS) -Court dockets -and more The apps and integrations allow users to easily display dynamic content that auto-updates.

They also enhance the scalability and flexibility of digital signage networks powered by XhibitSignage i.e. multiple displays with different content, targeting different audiences can be managed from one platform.

For example, a digital signage network for a corporate campus can have: -Welcome displays in the lobby with a welcome message and to show company executives

-A second lobby display to show wayfinding and/ or building/staff directory, public transit options, and weather -An event listings display in the hallways to show a list of upcoming company events and meetings -Displays in the cafeteria can display menu boards and ads -Displays in the break room can show company updates and HR info The software also works with leading digital signage player providers such as BrightSign, AOPEN, Android, Chromebox and LG. XhibitSignage has management features like a multi-user platform with highly specialized permissions, remote management, smart playlists, multi-zone screen layouts, advanced scheduling, and reporting.

The software also supports touch, non-touch and video

wall applications, all of which can be managed from the same platform.

The software has 2 specific advantages for integrators: Because the software works with players like BrightSign, AOPEN, Android, LG SoC displays and Chromebox, integrators aren’t married to just one vendor and can expand from product-specific sales. They can sell to a broader audience with varying hardware preferences and thus increase their sales.

Getting fresh content is always a hurdle/challenge for integrators. They have to employ various content management strategies such as aggregation from third-party sources, using content their clients already have or creating new content. The Mvix software is content-rich, which means integrators get a ready-made content source.

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NEC DISPLAY SOLUTIONS OF AMERICA

C651Q Large-Format Display W

ith industry-leading experience in superior design and customer focus, the NEC Display C651Q is a 65� 4K UHD large-format display packed with commercial-grade features and a thinner, lighter design. The new C651Q features an industry-best anti-reflective high haze coating, full external control and networking capabilities through LAN, and both landscape and portrait orientation for presentations or digital signage use. This display is especially well suited for presentation purposes in corporate, retail, and house of worship settings, thanks to its 4K UHD display that is perfect for high ambient light situations and close distance viewing. In addition, the C651Q ensures color-accurate images with the SpectraView Engine, NEC’s proprietary color management and stabilization system that provides unrivaled and complete color control and uniformity correction, in addition to realtime temperature sensors and integrated cooling fans to deliver 24/7 runtimes for the most demanding of applications. These commercial-grade design features enable the C651Q to lower the internal temperature without sacrificing screen brightness and resolution during heavy usage, delivering consistent color accuracy on the content being displayed. The C series also includes full scheduler functionality, including holiday mode, which provides end-users with an added

level of control to seamlessly incorporate the display into their signage network to fit the needs of almost any business application. For enhanced customization and modular expansion, the C series includes an OPS and the SOC powered by Raspberry Pi slots, providing customers with endless possibilities when it comes to content and customization when additional interfaces

are necessary. Advanced connectivity features include three HDMI 2.0 and two DisplayPort 1.2 connections, plus one DisplayPort out powers a 60 Hz signal for UHD performance via a single cable. The C651Q is designed to address customer needs and stands as the best 65-inch UHD commercial-grade display on the market today.

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NEC DISPLAY SOLUTIONS OF AMERICA

NEC’s 49” UN492S Display T

he 49” UN492S display is designed to make installing and managing video walls easier than ever through commercial-grade features such as color control, easy content distribution and enhanced software capabilities. In addition, the UN492S is factory colorcalibrated, making video wall management plug and play for operators. The 49” UN492S adds an S-IPS panel with an ultra-narrow cabinet featuring a bezel gap of 1.8mm, ideal for corporate, cinema, house of worship, and retail signage customers. For users who need to fine-tune color calibration for specific applications, the UN492S features NEC’s propriety SpectraView Engine that allows for self-calibration by connecting a sensor directly to the display, as well as making significant adjustments via the on-screen display.

Additionally, the 49” UN492S include both DisplayPort and HDMI out connections to daisy chain signals from the internal media player for easy video wall installation and management. With an anti-glare panel and accurate color reproduction, the 49” UN492S offers close-viewing ability, presenting a cost-efficient indoor video wall option in addition to direct view LED panels.

What makes the 49” UN492S unique is that it ad-

dresses the needs for businesses who need video walls for digital signage, presentation, entertainment or informational applications. For industries that highly

depend on digital signage for their customers, the 49” UN492S provides the technology that is needed to help create more engagement for a business’ customers.

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ONELAN

Reserva Edge - Meeting Room Signage R

eserva Edge brings a new level of ergonomic design and performance to meeting room signage, with step change improvements in security, management, monitoring and functionality. ‘Game changing’ is overused in many cases however Reserva Edge 100% delivers this level of disruption to the room signage market.

Reserva Edge features an innovative industrial design based on a wealth of feedback from partners and customers, delivering a product with the fit and finish befitting the most prestigious buildings and interior designs. It features a portrait orientated, tilted touchscreen interface with edge to edge glass, antifinger print coating, fully concealed cable routing and connectors, clear LED status illumination inside and outside the room, and an optional fully integrated ID card reader.

Uniquely for room signage, Reserva Edge is built upon ONELAN’s leading Net-Top-Box (NTB) digital signage operating system, meaning the room signs can be managed remotely and centrally from ONELAN’s Content Management System. Reserva Edge is a comprehensive digital signage/communications platform with multizone layout design, and extensive playlist and scheduling controls. Furthermore, utilizing ONELAN’s proprietary Linux based operating system brings additional security benefits for organizations and means the full software stack can be updated remotely over the network.

In addition, the adoption of Intel technology delivers optimum performance and responsiveness for the device.

Key Features: Manageability — remotely manage all aspects of device configuration via a web browser. The most com-

mon tasks can be done from the centralized content management system; the same interface which can be used to manage ONELAN media players and ONELAN software players for LG webOS, Samsung Tizen and BrightSign media players. From the CMS, the administrator can update the Reserva application, capture a screenshot, download a support snap shot, reboot players and much more. For even more detailed configuration options the administrator can login directly to the room sign. This interface also offers a live stream to be viewed in the admin web browser.

Security — Best in class security framework based on ONELAN’s proprietary NTB Linux operating system. Update the full software stack remotely over the network benefiting from continual platform and security updates. This image-based update process is key aspect to the ONELAN security posture. ONELAN’s NTB operating system is tried and trusted in some of the most demanding security environments such as defence, regulated industries e.g. nuclear, banking institutions, central government, offshore oil and gas rigs, emergency services.

Best in Class Industrial Design — ergonomic tilted touchscreen interface, edge to edge glass, anti-finger print coating, fully concealed cables and connectors, clear LED status illumination inside and outside the room and fully integrated NFC reader (optional). The LED status illumination not only includes green for vacant, red for occupied, but also amber for transition between vacant and occupied.

Performance — Leveraging the Intel Atom platform the Reserva Edge offers significant improvements in performance and responsiveness.

Monitoring — When connected to the ONELAN CMS, room signs can be remotely monitored. Any issues are highlighted in the player dashboard with an appropriate alarm, which is logged for future auditing.

This can also generate a system notification to the administrator. ONELAN is already working on a future software update which will introduce SNMP based monitoring features.

Digital Signage capability — use room signs as a communications platform with multizone layout design, and extensive playlist and scheduling controls.

To register to find out more information, visit www. reservaroomsigns.com/reserva-edge.

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OPTOMA TECHNOLOGY

FHDQ130 QUAD LED All-In-One Display T

he Optoma FHDQ130 1080p QUAD LED Display provides a comprehensive large display solution with an impressive 130 inches (2.88 x 1.62 m) of stunning visuals and 4K compatibility for rich colors and incredible detail. Setup for the QUAD LED display is easier than ever, with a simplified three-step installation process that takes hours instead of days, thanks to an all-in-one design that includes an image processor, centralized power cage, receiver cards and more. The all-in-one QUAD LED display also comes pre-calibrated out of the box, removing the need for additional software management or separate devices, ensuring the image is optimized for immediate use.

Unlike traditional modular LED systems, there is no extensive cabling required: the QUAD LED display is cable-free, further simplifying the installation process, and dramatically reducing total project costs.

A perfect solution for digital signage needs, including hospitality and retail environments, as well as boardrooms, staging and house of worship settings, the QUAD LED display boasts a 4-in-1 Surface Mount Diode layout, with the LED diodes set in clusters of four with a 1.55mm pixel pitch, which allows for a smoother screen surface, 170-degree horizontal and vertical wide

viewing angle and a more robust design.

The QUAD LED display also features integrated HQUltra 4K image processing technology, which delivers lightning-fast image switching and scaling to maxi-

mize the quality of any image source, and compatibility with Optoma’s Control Q application for content management and display from mobile devices.

With an ECO friendly

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PROVIDEOINSTRUMENTS

VuMATRIX Video-Wall system solution P

roVideoInstrument continues to push Industry standards and technological innovation with the new Turnkey VuMATRIX Video-wall. Yes, turnkey.

For a solution to be great, it doesn’t have to be complicated.

A flawless 4K VIDEO-WALL SYSTEM, with a powerful App to control it. Deploying a video wall can be an overwhelming experience, which is why PVI offers a solution that is turnkey, top performance, flexible, flawless. PVI reduces dramatically deployment times providing endpoints auto-discovery and increased control with a touch and go GUI. Purchased as s a standalone solution you will never have the burden of configuring an Ip address, the system does it automatically With the PVI App, Video Wall is a solution at the tip of your fingers Come see it in full action in Orlando, FL at InfoComm 2019 booth #961!

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SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION

4K Ultra-HD interactive displays S

harp is proud to introduce three new large-format 4K Ultra-HD interactive displays at InfoComm 2019. Designed to show and tell in the digital age, the 85” Class (84 9/16” diagonal) PN-L851H, 75” Class (74 1/16” diagonal) PN-L751H and 65” Class (64 ¬¨Œ©” diagonal) PN-L651H provide pristine clarity to see small text and fine details in images. Features include:

Cutting-Edge Panel Technology They have a pre-installed controller and built-in whiteboard, as well as wireless functionality. The displays excel in demanding professional settings, including architecture and engineering. The panel boasts new optical technology that uses advanced opto-mechanics and signal process. Its anti-glare film minimizes fingerprint soiling and reduces reflections so that even in the brightest of rooms, content can easily be read.

Built-in Controller with IWB Launcher and Wireless Connectivity Equipped with a built-in controller with IWB launcher, these interactive displays can start up immediately with no need to hook up to a PC. Meanwhile, their wireless LAN and Bluetooth® compatibility allow connection to Windows® and Android™ smartphones, tablets and computers.

Direct Drawing and Simultaneous Writing The Direct Drawing feature allows users to use the LCD monitor like a regular whiteboard, with a simple write-and-erase function. Screen captures can be saved as PF files, either on internal storage or on external storage devices. The LCD panels have a natural feel, as if using a traditional pen on paper, and allow you to use your finger or the bundled touch pen, which gives a Sharp Pen-on Paper® writing experience. The touchscreen supports up to 20 touch points, allowing up to four people at a time to add input using their fingers

Enhanced usability, includes: Pen-on-Paper Experience: The touch pen glides across the screen without skips or delays, offering a smooth and responsive digital ink experience.

User-Friendly SHARP Pen Software: The SHARP Pen Software Interface has a menu with icons that give you easy access to pen settings and useful functions, including cloud storage, email address book, sticky notes and bookmarks.

MFP Connectivity: Scanned documents can be imported directly to SHARP Pen Software from a compatible Sharp MFP. Onscreen image data can be sent to a PC for storage or to an MFP for printing.

Versatile Installation: The PN-L851H/751H/651H interactive displays are designed to match a diverse range of installation needs, including landscape and portrait.

SHARP Touch VIEWER™ Software: The touchoperated onscreen user interface lets users manipulate different types of files, including Microsoft® Office applications, videos and web pages.

SHARP Display Connect™: The software supports multifaceted wireless communication. Onscreen content can be shared simultaneously with up to 50 devices. Devices connected an also exchange files between themselves.

4K Interactive Signage: The displays are able to handle the demands of 16/7 operations and bring reliable daily performance to retail, office and many other locations.

Quad-Screen Display: By connecting four PCs to the monitor, you can simultaneously display four screens at full-HD, easily switching between singlescreen and quad-screen modes.

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SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION

Windows collaboration display from Sharp I

magine comfortable business meetings with better space utilization, more productive collaboration and minimal setup. It’s now possible with the Windows collaboration display from Sharp.

The Windows collaboration display is designed to enhance teamwork and represents the next generation of technology for enterprise and small-to-medium-size offices. The 4K Ultra-HD 70” Class (69.5” diagonal) interactive display meets Microsoft Windows collaboration display specifications and comes equipped with Sharp’s award-winning touch technology.

The Windows collaboration display features an Internet of Things sensor unit to help monitor meeting environments. These sensors feed back to the Azure Digital Twins platform to communicate information on the following: • Occupancy: Sensors detect the presence of people in the room as well as the location of the speaker to automatically position the microphone.

• Temperature: Room temperature and relative humidity are automatically adjusted for comfort.

• Light: An ambient light sensor adjusts the room’s lighting to reduce eye strain.

• Air quality: Levels of eCO2 (Equivalent Carbon Dioxide) and TVOC (Total Volatile Organic Compounds) are continually measured and adjusted.

It also includes Sharp’s Pen-on-Paper experience, with a 30-point P-CAP Capacitive Touch and four button active pen to create an experience that is as close as possible to writing with a real pen on paper.

The display comes equipped with 4K camera for

videoconferencing, integrated wireless casting to easily share information from external devices, far field microphone and speakers, and USB-C single connection to reduce time spent setting up meeting equipment.

It’s all backed by the cloud to deliver outstanding ease of use and enable the continual analysis of meeting room conditions and usage. It is certified for Microsoft Teams and Skype for Business to offer high-quality audio and video.

The Windows collaboration display provides a

familiar experience because it is designed to work with tools such as Office 365 to bring conversations, content and tools together in one place for improved collaboration. Users can save up to ten minutes by simply entering a room and plugging in a laptop computer via USB-C cable! The connector provides high-speed, high-bandwidth data transfer for multiple functions, including 4K Video, internet network and application data. In addition, a wireless casing allows Windows and Android devices to share information as well.

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SPINETIX

ARYA Cloud Digital Signage Solution S

pinetiX ARYA. Innovative and technologically advanced digital signage cloud.

ARYA fuses engineering, product and design, thus delivering innovation at its very best. ARYA flows effortlessly seducing with its ultimate simplicity and beauty. ARYA allows speedy sign up, or sign in with federated identity such as Google. ARYA comes with templates designed for the most typical digital signage such as welcome screen to display news, weather, menus, hours, etc. Animations and transitions are built-in with templates, and fully automated. Custom ‘look & feel’ can be applied to all templates at once to reduce effort, and maximize impact. Schedule is something special as ARYA creates on the fly an intelligent playlist for the time slot chosen.

ARYA spans a tremendous range of target audiences. Being new to digital signage is no barrier with ARYA. On the contrary, ARYA guides and builds confidence to explore the full potential of digital signage.

As for those who know all that is to know about digital signage, ARYA shortcuts the most typical digital signage, and easily integrates into any architecture.

ARYA is Future-Proof. ARYA’s serverless architecture is hosted by Amazon Web Services (AWS) to ensure the most secure data protection and content delivery, and the utmost reliability and scalability.

Seamlessly integrated, the Internet of Things (IoT) is underlining force of ARYA ensuring not only the most advanced security protocols, but also its unprecedented speed.

ARYA fuses engineering, product and design, thus delivering innovation at its very best. ARYA flows ef-

fortlessly seducing with its ultimate simplicity. ARYA allows speedy sign up, or sign in with federated identity such as Google. ARYA comes with templates designed for the most typical digital signage such as welcome screen to display news, weather, menus, hours, etc.

Animations and transitions are built-in with templates, and fully automated. Custom ‘look & feel’ can be applied to all templates at once to reduce effort, and maximize impact. Schedule is something special as ARYA creates on the fly an intelligent playlist for the

time slot chosen, thus distributing content ARYA is compatible with SpinetiX DiVA players, followed shortly by Intel® NUC. Intel® NUC range brings extremely competitive price point, and is intended to activate high volume sales. SpinetiX is an Affiliate member of the Intel® Internet of Things Solutions Alliance, a global ecosystem of 400+ member companies which provide scalable, interoperable solutions that accelerate deployment of intelligent devices and end-to-end analytics.

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VIEWSONIC CORP.

ViewSonic CDE9800 Commercial Display T

he ViewSonic® CDE9800 is a 98-inch 4K Ultra HD commercial display for high-impact, impressive messaging and communications. This commercial grade digital signage display can generate influential visual messaging in installations in a variety of venues and environments. It delivers a powerful and reliable messaging tool, 16 hours a day, 7 days a week.

As an immersive and eye-catching communications and messaging solution, the CDE9800 features stunning 4K UHD resolution, 500-nits of brightness, wide viewing angles and dual 16W speakers. An embedded Android™ SOC allows users to install Android-based apps for rich content broadcasting, while the built-in browser displays internet content without a PC. The built-in Android 8.1 operating system offers an integrated multi-core processor, 3GB RAM and 16GB of internal memory. This allows users and content creators to playback multimedia content, from photos to music to videos through a USB connection.

The CDE9800 comes with ViewBoard® Cast software that enables content to be streamed from mobile devices onto the display; and comes with vController™ software for easy maintenance and remote manage-

ment of the CDE9800 through a PC server or laptop via the RS-232 and LAN control ports.

With a variety of connectivity options, wide view-

ing angles, and built-in speakers, the CDE9800 delivers an immersive and powerful way to deliver messages with a single display solution.

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VISIX, INC.

AxisTV Signage Suite Cloud CMS Platform A

xisTV Signage Suite Cloud is an enterprise-class, cloud-based digital signage solution that gives clients all the features of a premise-based system, with the additional benefits of a smaller initial purchase, entrylevel scalability and fewer maintenance responsibilities.

The cloud solution gives clients 24/7 access to a hosted content management server running the AxisTV Signage Suite CMS. The platform is comprised of three foundational components — AxisTV Design (the desktop design app), Manage (the CMS) and Engage (the playback engine).

Signage Suite Cloud takes user-friendliness to a new level with its browser-based foundation. A virtually unlimited number of approved contributors can access the system from anywhere, with freedom to create and schedule content across the network. Messages, media and important updates are quickly sent to displays, videowalls, room signs and touchscreen kiosks throughout a facility, campus or different locations across the globe.

The cloud platform further simplifies the communication process by incorporating intuitive menus, simple wizards and online help to guide users through a streamlined content publishing process. Creating a message is a simple as filling out a form, and instructive prompts simplify file imports. The cloud CMS also provides calendar-based daypart scheduling to streamline publishing and content retirement. Operators with minimal design and technical experience can quickly learn to create engaging messages and layouts with stunning designs to drive an organization’s visual communications strategy.

AxisTV Signage Suite Cloud includes personal profile settings that allow individual users to customize the UI with their preferences. Clients can choose what is displayed in various areas of the CMS, such as viewing details or thumbnails under different playlists, for a

personalized user experience.

The cloud CMS has built-in organizational administrative tools with hierarchy policies for user accounts and permissions. Administrators can limit the message types assigned to individuals to streamline workflows and ensure design integrity. They can also create new user accounts manually or using Active Directory workflows. Robust security policy options include password rules, intrusion rules and auto-logout settings.

AxisTV Signage Suite Cloud includes sort and filter intelligence for refined data mapping to external sources, such as calendars, XML or JSON, and easy configuration of data-triggered content using conditional logic to auto-populate text and artwork on screens. Intuitive design widgets also allow clients to create multi-layer interactive experiences on screens, and include hot spots to launch external content.

CAP-compliant alert notification is also an option. Our stand-alone alerting platform can be used alongside any brand’s content management solution, including AxisTV Signage Suite Cloud. AxisTV Alert gives clients time-saving workflows to deliver important updates and critical alerts across a digital signage system. The platform isn’t cluttered with non-alert items, so streamlined workflows make publishing alerts fast and easy.

AxisTV Signage Suite Cloud software subscription fees depend on licensing, and Visix has financing options available to help offset hardware costs and maintenance. Subscription fees include free Signage Suite software updates for the desktop design app, content management server and media players. Clients also receive CMS monitoring and backups, server maintenance and access to priority software support.

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ANALOG WAY

LivePremier™ 4K/8K Live Switchers L

ivePremier™ is a full range of modular and scalable 4K/8K multi-screen presentation systems and videowall processors delivering uncompromising presentation experiences to high-end staging and premium system integration. Offering top-quality performance, the Aquilon platform is the most powerful and flexible video switcher on the market.

The LivePremier™ Aquilon systems combine industrialgrade reliability, real-time 10/12-bit 4:4:4 video processing power and pure 4K60p on each input and output with ultra-low latency. In its largest chassis configuration, LivePremier™ Aquilon offers up to 24 inputs and 20 outputs and up to 24 4K freely assignable layers.

Field-replaceable I/O connector modules allow connectivity to a variety of formats, including HDMI2.0, DP1.2, 12GSDI and future potential formats such as single-cable 8K and IPTV transports.

Ideally tailored to large-scale auditoriums, conference rooms, live events staging, houses of worship, corporate lobbies and sports venues, the LivePremier™ series offers almost unlimited possibilities for future applications and possesses enough power and bandwidth to support evolving requirements, such as HDR, higher frame rates and more.

The LivePremier™ Aquilon systems feature stateof-the-art real-time processing features to produce stunning live presentations: true seamless switching,

flying layer movement, advanced cut and fill and a cutting edge keying engine. Powerful features handle any creative display configuration, such as custom output formats, output rotation, areas of interest (AOI), bezel compensation and pixel pitch management.

With the native Dante™ audio routing capability, in just a few easy clicks, up to 64 channels of audio can be de-embedded from video sources, routed directly to a Dante network™ and re-embedded from external audio processor to send to display, recording device, or streaming.

For the best ease of setup and to ensure flawless

control of multi-screen presentations, the LivePremier™ series features a totally new, cutting-edge HTML5-based user interface, the Web RCS, compatible with any device or platform including iOS and Android devices. Conceived to greatly increase productivity and reduce learning curves, the Web RCS offers dozens of features that simplify configuration and operation, such as live program/preview workspaces with high-resolution dynamic thumbnails of connected sources, multi-operator collaboration with password protection and user privileges, walkthrough guides, keyword search and multi-language support, among other unique functions.

The LivePremier™ systems are specifically engineered to perform to the highest standards in mission-critical applications and road-hardened to survive frequent shipping and tough live events. By combining a heavyduty modular design, the highest quality components selected for their proven reliability and features such as redundant hot swappable power supplies and smart thermal management, the LivePremier™ series delivers uninterrupted 24/7 performance and peace of mind.

The LivePremier™ series includes four pre-configured products (Aquilon RS1, RS2, RS3 and RS4) and two fully customizable models (Aquilon C and C+) that can be tailored to match the requirements of any project or event.

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CLEAR TOUCH

Evo Lite - Mobile Digital Signage C

lear Digital’s digital signage solution, the Evo Lite, is sure to capture your audience’s attention and communicate your message—even in a crowded space. The on-board battery delivers up to 14+ hours of charge at a time, or you can plug it in for worry-free continuous use. Our displays offer the perfect blend of digital capabilities and unrivaled ease of use. Simply load your multimedia content via USB and you are up and running. The display’s sturdy steel frame ensures it does not move or tip when in place, while the ergonomic folding design and large puncture-resistant wheels make transporting and storing the display a breeze.

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CROWDBEAMER, A BRAND OF RORYCO

crowdbeamer ProAV, presentation system Crowdbeamer ProAV The ultimate presentation system for conferences and events Crowdbeamer, the first presentation system that streams any HDMI or VGA video signal in real time to all wirelessly connected portable devices, broadens its product portfolio with the brand new ProAV model. Just like the GO, Enterprise & Enterprise+, crowdbeamer ProAV can be used to share content with a live audience anywhere and anytime.

A solution for AV Rental & Staging professionals Crowdbeamer ProAV has been designed to serve the needs of AV Rental & Staging companies. Using an integrated network of crowdbeamer ProAV devices, this brand new model is the perfect solution for large-scale VIP events at challenging locations and international conferences with a 1000+ attendance.

Crowdbeamer ProAV is a ruggedized device that • can be securely suspended to a stage truss or lighting tripod, • has multiple powering options (including PoE), • provides the flexibility to optimize the position of its four dual-band 2.4/5GHz external antennas, up to 4 meters from the device, • covers indoor and outdoor spaces of any shape or size, • integrates into any event & conference AV system, daisy-chaining for power and Ethernet connectivity.

A flexible, reliable, sustainable and scalable solution Using an integrated network of crowdbeamer ProAV devices, conference keynote speakers can now share

content in real time with each 1000+ audience. Simply connect the master crowdbeamer HDMI to the event AV system. The ProAV network’s WiFi then provides all conference participants with instant access to any screen content shared by speakers, whatever the complexity of the conference space layout. This way of presenting creates sustainability in education and training (in line with UN SDG’s 4 & 12) avoiding organisers to print a stack of papers before the conference.

Crowdbeamer ProAV’s multiple powering and networking options (including PoE) deliver the flexibility, reliability and scalability that professional AV companies are looking for. They can now provide live content sharing solutions that meet the needs of even the most demanding conference and event organizers.

Enabling extraordinary event experiences Crowdbeamer ProAV delivers a superior audience experience and takes events and international conferences to a higher level. As crowdbeamer ProAV can

easily be integrated with any HDMI/ VGA source, extraordinary event experiences come within reach. Sharing live images captured by a video camera mounted on a drone? It’s a snap, using crowdbeamer ProAV. Crowdbeamer ProAV helps presenters create a long-term impact by engaging their audience to the full extent: • stimulating active participation during conference sessions and increasing interactivity, • making it possible to create a personalized digital take-away tailored to every individual’s needs, avoiding information overload.

Present anywhere, reach everyone Crowdbeamer lets presenters share content in real time with a live audience in a whole new way.

• Presenters can share anything, anywhere.

Crowdbeamer has countless applications for corporate, training & education and government. With the ProAV model, AV Staging & Rental companies can now also use crowdbeamer at large-scale events and international conferences.

• Crowdbeamer is plug & present and doesn’t require any software installation. Simply connect crowdbeamer to an HDMI/VGA source.

• Crowdbeamer empowers the audience. Using the free crowdbeamer app (available for Windows, Android, macOS & iOS), anybody in the audience gets a perfect view of the content that is shared and can even zoom in for more detail. In addition, they can capture screenshots, add personal notes, and export all content to other business apps.

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EPSON AMERICA, INC.

Moverio Assist remote assist solution R

esponding to demands to reduce installation errors and rework and for a hands-free remote support solution, Epson® Moverio Assist is an affordable, easy-touse, “see-what-I-see” remote assistance and inspection solution using Moverio® smart glasses for pre- and post-installation inspections as well as difficult repairs or work tasks at customer sites. By enabling real-time video collaboration between remote experts and on-site AV installers, Moverio Assist helps make site inspections, installations and/or complex repairs quicker and with fewer mistakes, leading to increased productivity, improved customer satisfaction and reduced travel costs.

When assistance is required, an AV installer or IT field technician simply wears the Moverio BT-300 or BT-350 ANSI smart glasses with built-in camera, powers it on to connect to the Internet using Wi-Fi or a mobile hotspot and then launches the Moverio Assist app to initiate the call to company experts logged into MoverioAssist.com via Chrome or Firefox browser.

Unlike using handheld tablets or smartphones, in-field personnel wearing Moverio glasses have their hands free to make repairs while collaborating in real-time.

Since the glasses are powered by Epson’s advance Si-OLED display technology, AV installers or IT field technicians can view instructions, photos, PDFs and videos in high quality, but also have a wearable display that will minimize obstruction and be virtually transparent when necessary.

Additional benefits include: - Complete Tasks Faster — Collaborate in real time with remote experts to complete difficult tasks faster in the field; catch potential issues before leaving a job site - Increase Productivity — Efficiently utilize expert resources to provide instruction without the need for travel; minimize re-work and/or increase first visit fix rates; decrease downtime of mission critical equipment

- Reduce Costs — Reduce re-work costs and increase customer satisfaction by getting the job done right the first time; save money by reducing travel for experts Available on a per-glasses, monthly subscription basis, Moverio Assist service offers an affordable, handsfree remote assistance solution for small, medium and large enterprises in the AV industry.

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EPSON AMERICA, INC.

Epson Pro L30000U laser projector D

esigned for dynamic, high-impact live productions, the Epson Pro L30000U high-end laser projector offers the best and brightest performance of the Pro L Series. This projector combines a laser light engine with inorganic components and 3LCD technology to deliver an outstanding 30,000 lumens of color and white brightness with virtually maintenancefree operation. Ideal for rental, staging and other large-venue applications, the Pro L30000U features 4K-ready lenses and native WUXGA resolution with 4K enhancement technology to display high contrast, true-to-life images. With a sealed optical engine, 3GSDI and HDBaseT connectivity, Epson’s Pro L30000U laser projector is designed to meet the demanding needs of large venues.

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FROGGYS FOG

POSEIDON AQUA 2 P

oseidon Aqua 2 is an event-ready, Ultrasonic Low Fog Generator. It continuously creates high-output low-lying fog without the use of cryogenics, refrigeration plants, or dry ice. The advanced ultrasonic technology internally combined with traditional thermally-produced fog means that the ONLY expendables required are fog fluid, water, and electrical power. The rugged chassis is designed for heavy-duty applications such as touring and can endure the rigors of use in the most demanding of applications. With a simple, user-friendly LCD display, intuitive controls, and DMX onboard, the Poseidon Ultrasonic Low Fog Generator is ideal for any professional production, touring, themed entertainment, or theatrical application requiring voluminous low fog production that is quiet, efficient, and cost-effective.

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FROGGYS FOG

HYPERION SJ8 SUPERJET UPSHOT T

he SJ8 Super Jet by Froggy’s Fog is the most technologically advanced upshot fog machine available.

The Brand New Super Jet Technology uses a built-in air compressor to force fluid through the heater core creating an instant blast. The same technology reverses the effect by instantly cutting off any flow quicker than any other upshot on the market.

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GATOR CO. - GATOR CASES & FRAMEWORKS

Moving Head Light Auto-Lift Quad Stand T

he Gator Frameworks GFW-LIGHTMH250-25 stand features a quad-leg design to automatically elevate moving head lights up to the 250 class. A quadpod base provides more superior support and stability than a traditional tripod style stand or truss option.

Our piston-lift technology will raise your fixture to a maximum height of 72 inches and lift 40 lbs unassisted.

This sturdy stand holds up to 100 pounds. It is the perfect lighting solution for events, DJ, staging, entertainment professionals and technicians.

The mounting platform has options for bolt-on attachment or simple hook-and-loop to secure lighting fixtures. A comfortable twist knob allows you to adjust and securely lock into place. As an added safety feature, red, removable rings on the feet are included to prevent tripping over the stand legs when used in dark spaces.

The GFW-LIGHTMH250-25 Frameworks is constructed of heavy-duty steel with a black, powder-coated finish and comes complete with a cable organization clip for a clean presentation.

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HARMAN, A SAMSUNG COMPANY

AKG DMS 100/300 Digital Wireless System A

KG’s DMS Series Secure Digital Wireless Systems combine rock-solid 2.4GHz operation with signature AKG sound quality to deliver crisp, studio-quality sound with advanced security features, extended battery life and ultimate ease-of-use. The eight-channel DMS300 and four-channel DMS100 are available in two configurations: a high-quality, AKG handheld microphone or an instrument- or headset-ready body pack. Offering 24-bit/48 kHz uncompressed audio coding, ultra-low latency and signal security provided by AES 256-bit encryption, DMS digital wireless systems deliver exceptional performance for singers, instrumentalists and presenters.

DMS systems were designed from the ground up for intuitive operation, with push-button channel pairing and color-coding for easy identification. Adaptive channel selection takes the guesswork out of locating available wireless channels, and DMS300 features a high-resolution front-panel LCD screen that allows for easy setup, monitoring and control. Up to four DMS100 and up to eight DMS300 systems can be synced and used simultaneously.

DMS handheld transmitters feature an authentic AKG microphone capsule and acoustical engineer-

ing, and both the handheld transmitter and body pack offer 24-bit, 48kHz resolution and a linear frequency

response. The body pack is instrument ready or can be used with optional AKG headsets or clip-on mics.

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IDK CORPORATION

IP-NINJAR Ruggedized Chassis Model IP-NINJAR Warrior Developed for live action on the road and for other demanding environments, the Warrior is among IDK’s newest additions to the IP-NINJAR, 10G AV family.

For live staging and presentation venues, timing is critical. Projected images need to be in sync with live action and image quality requirements are paramount.

Image delay, loss of quality or the scourge of compression artifacts are literally showstoppers. The Warrior’s capabilities overcome these challenges while leveraging the virtues of commercial IP network technology.

Format agility, ultra-reliable signal acquisition and features supporting quick workarounds in a volatile environment, help to create successful and repeatable implementations. The Warrior delivers all these capabilities in low profile, rugged enclosures with XLRstyle locking connectors, 10mm mounting bosses and safety-wire lashing points.

At the core of the system and like the Warrior’s IP-NINJAR siblings, the SDVoE codec is enhanced by the addition of IDK’s unparalleled signal acquisition processors. Aside from operational stability and predictability, IP-NINJAR’s configuration dashboard, supports real time system control and visibility.

Guesswork and sources of panic are eliminated since

each individual node’s operation and signal status is revealed.

• Ultralow latency; full 4K delivery edge to edge is over 500 times faster than any 1G product* • Standalone “two-box” point to point all the way up to 512 fully switched encoder / decoder node population • A rugged, unobtrusive low-profile enclosure with integrated universal power supply - 10mm mounting bosses - Safety wire aperture - Integrated universal power supply • HDMI & SDI encoder versions • Auxiliary audio I/O at each encoder and aux audio output at each decoder • Auxiliary 1G network at each node

• Longhaul over SM or MM fiber; or up to 100m over CAT6A • Locking XLR-style connectors for all signals: - 10G I/O - HDMI - SDI (encoder option) - AC power - EIA-232 - Aux 1G • Format support: - Fully agile - HD & VESA to 4K, 4:4:4 / 60Hz • Special built in features: - Scaling - Videowall - Multiviewer - Audio de/embed

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L-ACOUSTICS

A10 & A15 Constant Curvature Line Source T

he new ARCS A15 and A10 systems deliver renowned L-Acoustics concert performance and reliability for audiences from 50 to 5,000. Mounted on a pole, stacked on the companion KS21 or flown in vertical or horizontal arrays, the new ARCS family combines plug-and-play ease and international market acceptance. This versatile solution, with adjustible directivity, scales with the needs of your company and is your gateway to the L-Acoustics rental network.

The versatility and scalability of ARCS is a ‘choose your own adventure’ scenario that only leads to happy endings. New customers can approach the live events market in creative ways capitalizing on their initial investment quickly and taking their rental business to the next level. ARCS can take you anywhere you want to go.

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LEYARD & PLANAR, A LEYARD COMPANY

Leyard CarbonLight LED Displays L

eyard CarbonLight LED Displays are a comprehensive line of display solutions designed specifically for rental and staging installations. With a broad range of models, Leyard CarbonLight delivers a wide range of unique LED display solutions for eye-catching, creative installations. Leyard CarbonLight solutions share a patented carbon fiber construction that makes the displays uniquely lightweight, thin, strong and feature a refined mechanical construction for fast and flexible installation, as well as innovative features that deliver unique, eye-catching installations.

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NEC DISPLAY SOLUTIONS OF AMERICA

V654Q Large-Format Display W

ith industry-leading experience in superior design and customer focus, the 65” NEC V654Q allows for clear, detailed imagery for unobtrusive digital signage. New contemporary, slim mechanical design with focused aesthetics allows for the smooth and stylistic integration into any type of environment. Meanwhile, the full metal chassis coupled with real-time temperature sensors and integrated cooling fans maintain the professional quality necessary for commercial environments. With a wide range of the latest connectivity interfaces including HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.2/daisy chain option, these displays offer the future-proofing necessary for optimal ROI. These displays also include expandability options such as the Open Pluggable Specification (OPS) and Raspberry Pi option slots for source integration directly into the display. The V654Q series boasts a 500 cd/m¬¨‚⧠brightness along with a new anti-glare surface that allows for efficient readability when ambient light is present and is ideal for 24/7 signage in any application environment.

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NEC DISPLAY SOLUTIONS OF AMERICA

27” NEC MultiSync EA271Q T

he NEC EA271Q features a USB Type-C connection, which provides a connection to the monitor and charges a connected laptop or device — with only a single USB cable. It’s ideal for mobile office users, eliminating the need for a power cord for a device connected to the monitor. The monitor also features DisplayPort in/out, which can be used to set up multi-monitor configurations with a single cable, and ControlSync, which will keep settings synchro-

nized between multiple displays. The unit offers a large desktop workplace with fewer distractions due to its 3-sided narrow bezel perfect for any office setting. The EA271Q is also available in a color calibration bundle, designed for those who need excellent color accuracy.

The EA271Q-BK-SV bundle includes the display as well as the SpectraViewII color calibration software and a Spyder5 colorimeter, making it ideal for color-critical applications such as graphic design and photography.

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OPTOMA TECHNOLOGY

FHDQ130 QUAD LED All-In-One Display T

he Optoma FHDQ130 1080p QUAD LED Display provides a comprehensive large display solution with an impressive 130 inches (2.88 x 1.62 m) of stunning visuals and 4K compatibility for rich colors and incredible detail. Setup for the QUAD LED display is easier than ever, with a simplified three-step installation process that takes hours instead of days, thanks to an all-in-one design that includes an image processor, centralized power cage, receiver cards and more. The all-in-one QUAD LED display also comes pre-calibrated out of the box, removing the need for additional software management or separate devices, ensuring the image is optimized for immediate use.

Unlike traditional modular LED systems, there is no extensive cabling required: the QUAD LED display is cable-free, further simplifying the installation process, and dramatically reducing total project costs.

A perfect solution for digital signage needs, including hospitality and retail environments, as well as boardrooms, staging and house of worship settings, the QUAD LED display boasts a 4-in-1 Surface Mount Diode layout, with the LED diodes set in clusters of four with a 1.55mm pixel pitch, which allows for a smoother screen surface, 170-degree horizontal and vertical wide

viewing angle and a more robust design.

The QUAD LED display also features integrated HQUltra 4K image processing technology, which delivers lightning-fast image switching and scaling to maxi-

mize the quality of any image source, and compatibility with Optoma’s Control Q application for content management and display from mobile devices.

With an ECO friendly

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REECHCRAFT ACCESS SOLUTIONS

PowerLift PL65

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eechCraft is very excited to announce our exclusive PowerLift PL65, new for 2019. This versatile personnel lift allows you to go where others can’t, because it is extremely portable and offers 3 different set-up options (fixed base, outrigger base and straddle base as shown). The PowerLift PL65 complies with all con-

forming ANSI safety standards and has a maximum weight capacity of 350 lbs while reaching heights of 30 ft 6 in. Operated using a cordless drill and gearbox, there are no batteries to replace or maintain, making both use and storage a breeze.

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RENKUS-HEINZ

IC Live X Steerable Array Loudspeakers T

he new ICL-X Series delivers an unprecedented level of flexibility, giving integrators, contractors, and production and rental companies the power to provide the best solution for any application, anytime.

ICL-X is a complete, integrated system, offering two combinable steered-array modules, the ICL-X and ICL-XL, and two matching subwoofers, the ICL-XS and ICL-X-118S. ICL-X Series are compact, high-output, high fidelity steerable array modules that deliver concert-level performance and musicality. Units can be combined in arrays up to 12 modules tall to create highly directional arrays that deliver high-impact, high-performance sound to the most challenging reverberant spaces, without compromising musicality or intelligibility.

The ICL-X Series incorporates Renkus-Heinz’s exclusive Acoustic Source Multiplier (ASM) waveguide, enabling the HF section to be coaxially mounted in front of the LF section. This coaxial design delivers unparalleled consistency in high and low frequencies across the entire length of the array, enabling system designers to choose virtually any acoustic center. The ASM waveguide also dramatically reduces inter-driver spacing, ensuring gradient lobe-free performance to the highest audible frequencies.

Units can be deployed in arrays up to 12 modules tall to create a powerful, ultra-high-directivity system with steerability down to 100 Hz or lower — ideal for theaters, performing arts centers, corporate venues, and houses of worship.

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SHURE INCORPORATED

TwinPlex™ Lavalier & Headset Microphones T

o an audience, every single word is important.

Whether a speaker is broadcasting live over the air or an on-stage theatrical performance, it’s essential for them to be heard naturally and reliably. TwinPlex™— Shure’s new line of premium subminiature omnidirectional lavalier and headset microphones—stands up to the toughest conditions to do just this. The new dualdiaphragm, patent-pending capsule technology offers best-in-class sound in a compact and easy-to-conceal package for when professional vocal performance is a must. Designed to enhance product accessibility for the live event and staging market, TwinPlex supports those high-stakes audio moments—no matter the stage.

From robust theater productions and corporate presentations, to live global television broadcasts and everything in between, professional-level and natural audio performance isn’t just a want—it’s a need. To address this need, and to create a new industry standard, Shure consulted the experts—sound engineers, sound designers and production designers who work with professional audio equipment everyday—to understand what exactly was needed to create a product that could stand-up to the wear and tear of a performer’s demanding schedule and physical environment. From there, TwinPlex was designed and developed to handle unpredictable, high-stakes environments where flawless, reliable audio is demanded.

TwinPlex’s cutting-edge dual-diaphragm design captures the speaker’s whole voice. The dual-diaphragm design results in best-in-class specifications, while the improved off-axis consistency enables sound to read accurately even when users aren’t speaking directly into the microphone.

The easy-to-conceal package is perfect for quick costume changes or discrete placements under wardrobes without the sound quality being affected.

TwinPlex employed years of development and has been rigorously tested both internally and in the field

to ensure it not only meets customers’ expectations but exceeds them. TwinPlex was pushed to the limit to simulate years of intense use. The ultra-thin, medicalgrade cable was flexed, stretched, and pulled to its limits. Utilizing an exclusive, innovative spiral construction with redundant shielding, TwinPlex cables are immune to kinks and memory effects—ensuring they lay flat under any costume wardrobe or clothing.

The superhydrophobic coating and interchangeable sweat-resistant frequency caps prevent perspiration and moisture from upstaging the audio even in the most intense theater or field recording environments.

TwinPlex stands up to the toughest conditions while producing pristine, natural audio at both high and low frequencies. Consisting of four lavalier microphones (TL45, TL46, TL47, TL48) and an ultra-light, fullyadjustable headset microphone (TH53), TwinPlex is

available in multiple colors with extensive accessories and options. TwinPlex has over 60 color, sensitivity, frequency response, and connector options that integrate into nearly any existing wireless ecosystem.

With extensive solutions for any application, TwinPlex is the go-to line for durability and pristine audio: ”Knowing that I have a product in my hands that’s not gonna fail for me on a live show, it makes me have a lot of confidence when I’m working. This microphone is a game changer,” remarked Michael Abbott, broadcast production mixer.

According to Peter Schneider, owner of Gotham Sound, “We’ve put these mics on a number of different people, and they simply sound outstanding. The noise floor is really low, and there’s an appreciated lack of handling noise—clothing noise from the cable is actually nonexistent.”

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VERSATOP SUPPORT SYSTEMS

Versatop 2.0® Inversion Series™ Upright I

n 2010, Versatop revolutionized pipe and drape with its 2.0® connection system.

In 2019, Versatop is at it again by literally turning the industry on its head.

Introducing the Inversion Series™ of telescoping up-

right poles. Using our patent pending Glide-Lock™ system, this novel product allows users to set these upright poles inverted. The result is a system that allows a “from the ground up” extension of the upright to the required height, without having to

stand on a ladder. The unique design allows the user to stand firmly on the ground in a safe lifting position while raising and lowering the telescoping pole.

We know that you will love this new feature of our patented Pipe & Drape 2.0® product line.

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ASHLY AUDIO

mXa-1502 Mixer Amp A

shly Audio’s new mXa-1502 Mixer Amp is an integrated product bringing four zones of mixing and DSP, plus 2 x 150W of power and programmable mic preamps and a complete DSP suite — all made simple in a single, compact, elegant rack-mountable unit.

The design highlights Ashly’s belief that integrated products — combined with simplicity in installation and use — is critical for contractors in todayc installation market.

The mXa-1502 is primed to help integrators win more clients among the small- and medium-sized busi-

ness sectors of retail, hospitality, and house of worship.

Integrators can easily perform system configuration and deliver long-term assistance thanks to the mixer amp’s built-in web server, which offers a web-based control platform. If an end user requires assistance, an integrator can first login to the controls remotely

online before rolling a truck out to the site.

Further, the control system doesn’st require extensive tutorials or workshops to master. Ashly has put a focus on ensuring the most intuitive interface ever, with different levels of control for both the beginner user up to the integrator.

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ASHLY AUDIO

CA Series Power Amplifier line A

shly Audio’s new CA Series Power Amplifier line brings efficient Class D design to an affordable price tier. The line also introduces exciting new capabilities that are critical to installers and end users alike. The new CA Series features six models — three two-channel models and three four-channel models — that come in 500-watt, 1,000-watt and 1,500-watt per channel (at 4 Ohms) versions. The CA Series is also designed for stable operation at 2 Ohms and 70V. Each unit incorporates Ashly’s D-MAX technology that allows for ultimate efficiency and reliability — including proprietary power supply design and energy management systems, as well as an advanced control system implementation. Dynamic Power-Factor Cor-

rection adds a level of intelligence to power utilization efficiency by accurately tracking fluctuations in current, rather than just sampling at the peaks. Also, new SailFlow cooling design brings a bi-lateral air-cooling system that maintains a low operational temperature.

These new technologies — combined with installerfriendly Euroblock, XLR combo and Speakon connectors — make the CA Series Power Amplifier line a perfect fit for integration in the education, house of worship, sports, retail and restaurant spaces.

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AVID

Pro Tools 2019 A

vid Pro Tools 2019, the latest version of the industry-standard digital audio workstation, boosts power and performance for every level of user—from professional music creators and aspiring artists to topechelon audio post professionals and engineers—enabling them to work faster and more creatively on the most complex projects. With this latest release, Avid is delivering on customer-voted features from its annual ACA (Avid Customer Association) Vote, including increased voices for native systems and an increased MIDI track count.

Pro Tools 2019 provides support for macOS Mojave and offers more power for working with high trackcounts and demanding audio post productions.

For users working in high track-count environments, such as audio post production, Pro Tools | Ultimate delivers 50 percent more voices/audio tracks than previous versions. In addition to this base voice limit increase to 384, Pro Tools | Ultimate software and HD Native customers are able to further increase the number of available voices up to 768 per system—on par with a three-card Pro Tools | HDX system—with the addition of native Pro Tools | Ultimate Voice Packs.

The ability to scale the number of voices in Pro Tools | Ultimate software enables a greater degree of flexibility and power to tackle the most demanding work and when working in tandem with high-powered HDX systems.

The latest version has enhanced playback features that enable more fluid creativity in the software. Users can perform seamless track and timeline interactions during playback—inserting plugins, adding or deleting tracks, changing routing, adjusting loop duration and more. This suite of playback features allows users to

work quickly, and therefore more productively, without playback errors disrupting their flow.

In addition, Pro Tools | First users can now create and save an unlimited number of projects locally.

Users can selectively sync up to three projects to their complimentary cloud storage for easy access anytime, anywhere.

For facilities and institutions, Avid also introduced Pro Tools Multiseat Network Site Licensing. Multiseat licensing enables easy administration of multiple Pro Tools seats from a single account and local server, eliminating the need for a multitude of physical iLok dongles and cumbersome site management.

Jonathan Wales is a long-time Pro Tools user,

re-recording mixer and President of Satellite Post Production. Jonathan Wales says: “It’s amazing to think that our existing Pro Tools systems can inherit so much additional capability with a software update such as this one. These are the features we’ve been dreaming of and they were highly ranked in the Avid Customer Association’s annual vote. It’s extremely exciting to have them arrive. This is a huge release, because not only do we get a massive increase in power—with more voices in Pro Tools | Ultimate—but the speed is unbelievable. Not having the playback stop while inserting plugins or routing tracks is an incredible revelation and will only encourage creativity further.”

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BOSE PROFESSIONAL

ArenaMatch Array & Utility Loudspeakers A

renaMatch loudspeakers bring Bose sound quality, consistency, vocal clarity and flexibility to outdoor installations and what sets ArenaMatch apart is DeltaQ technology, which allows directivity, or “Q,� to vary in each array module to more precisely match coverage to audience area. ArenaMatch array modules are available with 10-, 20- or 40-degree vertical coverage and feature unique field changeable 60-, 80- or 100-degree horizontal waveguides to yield nine coverage pattern options. This flexibility allows asymmetrical coverage patterns, improved sightlines due to reduced module counts, reduced array weight and lower overall system costs compared to many conventional arrays.

ArenaMatch loudspeakers and ArenaMatch Utility loudspeakers combine to provide turnkey solutions for entire outdoor sound systems. ArenaMatch loudspeakers also interface perfectly with Bose PowerMatch amplifiers, ControlSpace DSPs and ControlSpace Designer software, and feature Dante connectivity, all combining to simplify setup and monitoring.

Each Bose ArenaMatch array module houses a 14-inch neodymium woofer and six Bose EMB2S titanium-diaphragm neodymium compression drivers.

ArenaMatch DeltaQ modules achieve an IP55 weather rating by way of features that include a three-layer stainless steel grille, water-resistant woofer cone coating, industrial polyurea exterior coating and molded input cover. Enhancing adaptability, all ArenaMatch models ship standard with bi-amp capability, a passive crossover, and 70/100V transformer inputs. They also include M12 threaded inserts with internal steel link

bars for use with Bose accessory mounting hardware or custom array frames.

Built for zone-fill coverage or high-SPL foreground music, four new Bose ArenaMatch Utility loudspeakers use the same HF driver as ArenaMatch array modules

for a similar tonal balance. The compact cabinets include a constant-directivity high-frequency horn that can be rotated for horizontal or vertical installation.

ArenaMatch Utility modules mount with an included stainless-steel U-bracket.

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CLAIR BROTHERS

C10 Dual 10” Line Array C

10-M is the latest innovation in line array technology. C10 is the only 15º vertical, dual 10” format line array available with Clair TrueFit technology — custom, continuously variable horizontal waveguides designed-to-order for theatre and auditorium-sized venues.

C10-M incorporates an advanced transducer technology for midrange and high frequency reproduction, both join a common waveguide. At least two amplifier channels are required, one for low freq, one for mid/hi which is coupled via an internal passive crossover network.

The centrally-located mid/hi section provides 15º vertical coverage and variable horizontal coverage. Horizontal pattern may be altered to optimize coverage for application context. Horizontal coverage angle may be defined symmetrically or asymmetrically by standard angles between 70º and 120º (10º increments) or may be custom configured with Clair TrueFit waveguides.

TrueFit systems reduce energy wasted on walls and extend the stereo image over a greater audience area.

Tuning is faster and easier since the acoustical problem of geometric divergence shading is already solved with the TrueFit 3D acoustical solution.

Horn and waveguides are constructed, as all Clair waveguides are, with CNC machined Baltic birch plywood. This is symmetrically flanked by the C10-M low frequency sections. Each 10” low frequency driver is front loaded in its own tuned reflex chamber.

The C10-M speaker cabinet is designed to provide exceptional intelligibility and is capable of a frequency response of 50Hz—20kHz. C10-M has one of the most versatile and easy to use rigging systems in the industry. Each enclosure is equipped with structurally integrated bimodal rig-

ging to allow for quick coverage angle adjustments for multiple venue arrangements. Rear rigging hardware allows for angle adjustments between 0 and 15 degrees at 1 degree increments. The C10 cabinet shares the same width as the C8 (dual 8” array) and CS118 (18” subwoofer) allowing for simple systematic compatibility and minimal adaptation accessories.

As with all Clair Brothers products, C10 is constructed of the finest Baltic birch plywood and finished with a rugged exterior epoxy to withstand the most demanding conditions.

The speaker grille is constructed of high-grade 14 gauge perforated steel, finished with commercial grade powder coat.

Audio Specifications Loudspeaker Type: Line Array Element, Three-Way Active (Bi-Amp with Passive Mid/Hi) Frequency Response (Single Cabinet): 50Hz— 20kHz (+/- 3dB) | (-10dB Point) 54Hz-22kHz Recommended Power Amplifier: CB-PLM12K44 or CB-D80:4L Compatible Subs: CS118-M, iS118-M, CS218-M Prediction Software: Clair GLL/AFMG Ease Focus™

Array Processing, Configuration & System Optimization Software: Lake Controller® with Clair DSP, WiFi System Control Sensitivity (1 Watt @ 1 Meter): LF: 99.4 dB SPL, MF/HF: 117.6 dB SPL Max Output: 137 dB SPL LF Device: (2) 10 in MF Device: (1) 3.5 in HF Device: (1) Exit 1.4 in; Voice Coil Diam 1.75 in Nominal Impedance: LF 16 Ohms, [MFHF | Integrated Passive Crossover Network] MF 16 Ohms | HF 16 Ohms Power Handling - Program (AES): LF 1600W, MF 1500W, HF 160W Power Handling — Peak: LF 3200W, MF 500W, HF 320W Input Connection: (2) EP-4 Connectors (1 Male, 1 Female) Mechanical Specifications Enclosure: Shell, 18mm Baltic Birch; Finish, Black Epoxy Mastic Grille: Perforated Steel, Foam Backed Dimensions & Weight: Front Height 11.74 in, Width 28.87 in, Depth 24.99 in Weight 81 lbs Options & Accessories C10-M-100 — Standard 100º H x 15º V Dispersion C10-M-#º — Optional #º Horizontal Dispersion [choice of 70-to-120º H in 10º increments] C10-i — Install Model (-100 and #º options) C10-TrueFit — Custom Configured Variable Waveguides CS118-M — Companion Arrayable Subwoofer Ground Stack Rigging |Soft Cover | Dolly

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CRESTRON ELECTRONICS INC.

UC Video Smart Soundbar & Camera A

n all in one incredible front of room device, the Crestron® UC Video Conference Smart Soundbar & Camera (UC-SB1-CAM) eliminates the need to install additional microphones, speakers, or cameras.

Mounted on the wall or placed on a credenza beneath the main room display(s), the smart soundbar looks great and sounds even better in any small to medium sized meeting space.

High powered stereo speakers, adaptive beamforming microphone, and advanced digital signal processing deliver exceptional full duplex speakerphone performance with highly intelligible, echo free voice clarity. A perfect view of the room is achieved through the built in conferencing camera featuring HD 1080p video resolution, ultra wide 150º diagonal field of view, and Genius Framing digital autozoom.1 Its compact, all in one design reduces clutter on the conference table, and even accommodates rooms with no table at all.

The UC-SB1-CAM comprises a high performance AEC enabled speakerphone and camera. It is also available and designed for integration with any computer running UC conferencing or web collaboration software, as well as for general presentation of computer based AV content. A single USB 3.0 connection provides a plug and play interface to a computer.

The UC-SB1-CAM behaves like any USB Audio or USB Video class device, enabling use as a speaker, microphone, and camera for all types of multimedia applications running on a computer. Even if you’re not on a call, you can use the smart soundbar to share content with everyone in the room, or make a professional recording of the meeting, with exceptional results.

The smart soundbar facilitates conversations with exceptional audio fidelity and pickup. Its integrated 180º far field microphone array faithfully captures voices throughout the room using adaptive beamforming technology. Its high powered, two way stereo speakers produce full, rich and real sounding audio.

High performance AEC technology achieves transparent full duplex performance free of distracting echo or noise. Additional digital signal processing assures optimal sound quality for an immersive experience.

The integrated Huddly IQ™ camera features an ultra wide angle 150º diagonal field of view to capture

an entire conference room in Full HD 1080p video resolution. High precision aspherical optics, 12 MP CMOS sensor, and advanced video processing ensure an immersive, crystal clear video image free from light or noise artifacts or optical aberrations.

Genius Framing digital autozoom intelligently detects the people in the room and frames them perfectly for an optimal view. With Genius Framing, there’s no need to control the camera manually or rely on stored presets. When conferencing, the camera image adjusts automatically to frame everyone in the shot.

Installation is a breeze using the integral hinged mounting bracket, which attaches easily to the wall and allows the soundbar to be tipped forward for full access to the rear panel connections. Once installed and connected, the soundbar is held upright magnetically for normal operation. The bracket allows for attachment to any wall surface using two screws. Alternately, the soundbar can be simply placed on a shelf or credenza.

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CRESTRON ELECTRONICS, INC.

4-Channel Power Amplifier (AMP-4600) T

he Crestron® Avia™ AMP-4600 amplifier is engineered to deliver exceptional performance and reliability with low distortion, low noise, and high-power headroom. Advanced Class D technology maximizes efficiency to reduce power consumption and heat dissipation. An internal universal power supply with power factor correction ensures consistent performance with varying line voltages. As a high efficiency four-channel amplifier, AMP-4600 delivers a robust and reliable performance. Each output channel can be independently configured to throttle the amount of power delivered to connected loudspeakers protecting connected loudspeakers from receiving too much power. AMP-4600 offers professional sound quality in mono, stereo, and bridge modes. Detachable terminal block connectors allow for easy servicing and the AMP-4600 is a 19” mountable rack to offer space-saving solution. The AMP-4600 furnishes four channels of clean, efficient amplification in a RU rack-mountable chassis. Each channel is configurable for Lo-Z or Hi-Z operation, as well as stereo and bridged modes. Network connectivity enables configuration, monitoring, and control via the Avia Audio Tool software, a Crestron control system, or Crestron Fusion.

Remote level control and monitoring is enabled using the Avia Audio Tool software, or using a touch screen control panel or mobile device through integration with a Crestron control system. Integration with a control system also enables centralized monitoring and control of multiple amplifiers throughout a facility as part of a Crestron Fusion or Crestron XiO Cloud

managed enterprise. The AMP-4600 delivers 600 watts per channel into 4 or 8 ohm “Lo-Z” loads. Each channel is individually configurable via software for use with “Hi-Z” distributed speaker systems (either 70V or 100V). Adjacent pairs of channels may be configured for stereo or bridged operation. Stereo mode enables remote control of a stereo pair of speakers using a single set of controls. Bridged mode allows two channels to be combined to provide a single channel delivering 1200 watts into 8 ohms.

The power throttle can also be used for output load balancing. This is useful when mixing different loudspeaker types on adjacent channels such as a subwoofer that requires continuously high power versus a high frequency compression driver with a much lower power requirement. Using Power throttle, the output of the amplifier is provisioned to match the loudspeaker and line drive requirements. Amplifier gain is automatically adjusted such that a 0dBu input will yield the

selected power throttle output level. No matter the gain from head-end equipment feeding the amplifier, power throttle will consistently provide an extra level of loudspeaker protection and overall system optimization.

The AMP-4600 features comprehensive protection against overheating, shorted or overloaded speaker lines, excessive signal levels, and other faults. Each channel is independently protected, allowing an individual channel to enter protection mode without interrupting the operation of other channels. Protection is automatic, quickly disconnecting the speaker line and shutting down the affected channel, and then restoring normal operation once the fault is resolved.

Clear indication of any fault is provided on the front panel, and may also be reported to a control system to provide notification on a touch screen or mobile device, through a text message or e-mail, or at a central help desk using Crestron Fusion software or the Crestron XiO Cloud service.

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DPA MICROPHONES

d:sign 4097 CORE Supercardioid Choir Mic U

nveiled to the worldwide AV, conference and installation industry for the first time at InfoComm 2019, the d:sign™ 4097 Supercardioid Choir Mic is the latest addition to the company’s product lineup. Ideal for house of worship and other choir applications, the 4097 provides the same sonic qualities as the brand’s d:sign™ 4098 Gooseneck Microphone. Designed specifically to capture dynamic choir sound, the 4097 can be deployed in both wired and wireless configurations to meet the needs of any soloist or ensemble.

The new 4097 Choir Mic features DPA’s famous flat off-axis supercardioid pattern and, like all DPA microphones, has been designed to be one of the most natural-sounding solutions available. As a result, the microphone accurately handles bleed from other sounds in close-proximity, thereby achieving very high gain before feedback — a challenge often faced in choir settings.

Additionally, extra design attention was focused on isolating the microphone from structure-born noise and vibrations, helping it to be as quiet on stage as possible.

With a sleek design that is smaller than other mics of its kind, the 4097 Choir Mic has the same sonic characteristics as all DPA mics, allowing it to deliver an open and transparent sound that needs little-to-no EQ to sound natural. This gives audiences the feeling of watching a choir with no amplification, while also providing the performers with a clean in-ear sound, when applicable.

Additionally, the 4097 is configured with a MicroDot connector and DAD4099-BC adapter, making it easy to switch from a wired to wireless connection.

As one of the company’s newest mics, the 4097 also incorporates CORE by DPA technology.

This revolutionary amplifier technology is incorporated into DPA’s line of d:screet™ miniature lavaliers, d:fine headsets, d:vote instrument mics, and now the 4097 Choir mics, to create an even clearer sound by lowering overall distortion and expanding the dynamic range. From the ‘highest of highs’ to the ‘lowest of lows,’ DPA has expanded the dynamic range in all CORE by DPA capsules, with the 4097 Choir Mic peaking at a max. SPL of 142dB.

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DYNACORD

SONICUE sound system software •SONICUE sound system software simplifies the set-up, tuning and operation of professional sound reinforcement systems •Complete overview by projection of entire loudspeaker system — working from a speaker view •Integrated system visibility enables direct access on the fly •Dedicated interaction design with guided workflows offer maximum flexibility to save time and achieve best results with minimum effort •Peace of mind with automated error prevention with configuration checks WATCH THE OVERVIEW VIDEO! https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=qAqD_F00_ aU&feature=youtu.be Designed to solve the real world challenges of sound engineers for whom time is always of the essence, SONICUE is Dynacord’s new systemfocused software that works from a speaker view. The dedicated interaction design provides a clear overview, making it quicker to set up, tune and operate sound reinforcement systems with minimum effort. The software release supports Dynacord TGX, IPX series amplifiers and all models fitted with the RCM-28 OMNEO Network & DSP Module.

SONICUE puts an end to the notion that featurerich control and monitoring software is complicated

to use. Designed to meet the core philosophies of simplicity, clarity and transparency, it addresses the entire loudspeaker system. System designs can be produced from scratch or based on imported files from loudspeaker prediction applications — such as the forthcoming PREVIEW software from Electro-

Voice — while SONICUE’s guided workflow raises the bar for UX courtesy of a new user interface. An easy—to-navigate user interaction design ensures operators have barrierless, direct access to every sound system parameter.

SONICUE’s multi-stage flyout concept makes it easy to retrieve the perfect overview and make adjustments while monitoring parameters from the sub menu bar, all without the need to close menus. Frequently used functions can be pinned either temporarily or permanently.

With automated design and configuration checks for ultimate peace of mind plus practical features such as the zoomable, multi-layer workspace, SONICUE is designed around the sound system designer. Designed for touch and mix operation, at launch SONICUE is available for Windows, while future releases will support OSX, Android, Linux and iOS. SONICUE provides a complementary, system-based solution which can be immediately understood by users at every level, helping them get the job done no matter how simple or complex it may be.

SONICUE is free to download on Dynacord’s homepage, for more information and future updates visit www.dynacord.com/sonicue

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ELECTRO-VOICE

RE3 UHF wireless microphone family •Next-generation UHF wireless product family, featuring pre-packaged sets with the latest EV microphones and an extensive range of accessories for every application •Designed to deliver superior audio performance with best-in-class wireless flexibility and ease of use •10 sets available: five handheld transmitter systems and five bodypack systems •Five frequency bands available in alignment with the latest global RF requirements The RE3 is a new UHF wireless microphone system engineered for best-in-class sound quality, wireless flexibility and overall ease of use in alignment with the latest RF regulations. The RE3’s user-friendly, stateof-the-art technology and roadworthy construction extend the rock-solid reputation of its predecessor the RE2.

RE3 receivers and transmitters are available in 10 pre-packaged sets, configured to cover a wide range of performance and presentation applications. Sets contain one 1/2-rack-space diversity receiver with antennas, universal power supply, rack mount kit, transmitter, batteries and an input device.

Additionally, the RE3 portfolio contains a comprehensive assortment of accessories to aid in the creation of large, multi-channel systems. The RE3’s UHF design with clear frequency scanning makes multi-system wireless operation fast and simple.

The RE3 handheld combines robust aluminum

build quality with a sleek profile. Five handheld system sets are available with a choice of interchangeable mic capsules: ND76, ND86, ND96 (dynamic) and the new RE420 and RE520 (condenser). These capsules can be purchased separately.

The compact RE3 bodypack features cast magnesium construction for maximum durability. Five bodypack system sets are available for instrument and lavalier/headworn microphone applications: OL3,

CL3 (lavalier), HW3 (headworn), GC3 (instrument cable) and one bodypack-only system.

All RE3 transmitters offer excellent battery life and run on regular alkaline or rechargeable AA cells.

The RE3 operates on three bandwidths for the North American market, chosen to minimize the complexities of today’s challenging RF environments. These include two 36 MHz-wide bands in the low and high 500 MHz spectrum, as well as one strategically chosen to operate within the 600 MHz duplex gap which the FCC has dedicated for wireless microphone use. Additional bands are also available for use in Europe and Asia, in the 600 MHz and 800 MHz ranges.

Key features: •36 MHz tuning bandwidths (most bands) / 1440 selectable frequencies •Eight groups with up to 22 frequency coordinated channels in a group •Electro-Voice ND and RE series capsules on handheld transmitters, for superior sound quality •Selectable low/high transmitter output power — 10 mW and 50 mW in most bandwidths (10 mW only in EU-specific band) •Rechargeable transmitters and battery charging station (optional accessory) https://www.electrovoice.com/product.php?id=2835

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MFX Multi-Function Monitors •Multi-functional 12” (MFX-12MC) and 15” (MFX15MC) models for high-performance stage monitoring and short-throw main applications •High-output, passive/bi-amp two-way coaxial design with very compact form factor •Engineered to complement X-Line Advance line array models MFX Multi-Function Monitors MFX-12MC and MFX-15PMC are passive 12” and 15” two-way coaxial monitors with a performance level engineered to complement the X-Line Advance (XLA) line array models X1, X2, X12-128 and X12-125F, and their corresponding installation versions.

MFX Multi-Function Monitors utilize high-output coaxially aligned HF and LF transducers matched with an innovative new Electro-Voice-engineered ConstantDirectivity waveguide and a new crossover design.

Coverage in monitor orientation is 40º H x 60º V. The dimensions and location of the waveguide interact with the woofer to effectively create a dipole output, enhancing coverage control through the midrange frequencies.

In addition to providing a stable sound image as the performer moves off-axis, the compact coaxial design presents a significantly lower-profile footprint on stage in comparison to competitive high-end monitors, helping to maintain audience sight lines and reducing stage clutter. A new cabinet concept with dual monitor angles (35º and 55º) allows the output to be precisely focused towards the performer. The MFX-12MC measures 19.7” x 16.5” x 11.7”; the MFX-15MC measures 23.6” x 19.7” x 13.4” (upright, H x W x D). Each model is lightweight as well as compact, at 44 lbs and 51 lbs respectively.

MFX Multi-Function Monitors are optimized for use with TGX10 or IPX10:4 amplifiers from EV’s sib-

ling brand Dynacord. Both models can be deployed in passive or bi-amp configuration, and can be optimized for different uses via DSP settings in the amps. Power handling for the MFX-12MC is 400 W (continuous) and 4000 W (peak); the MFX-15MC delivers 500 W (continuous) and 4000 W (peak). Each model has a maximum SPL rating of 135 dB. In addition to their primary function as highperformance stage monitors, both the MFX-12MC and MFX-15MC feature an integrated pole cup (neatly located in one of the two side handle recesses), so they can serve as short-throw main/full-range sound reinforcement for portable applications using tripods or subwoofer poles. Coverage in this orientation is 60º H x 40º V. Extending their truly multi-functional design, each model features four M10 suspension points. U brackets, yokes, a tilt adapter, truss clamps, stand-

mount adapters and a rigging bar are available for temporary or permanent installations. A rugged EVCoat finish (available in black or white) and 1.5 mm-thick corrosion-resistant grille combine professional-grade durability with sleek aesthetics.

MFX Multi-Function Monitors were developed to deliver a best-in-class combination of professional performance and excellent value. Target customers include production companies that provide sound systems for any kind of live performance, including spoken-word presentations, corporate events, worship services and concerts. The multi-functional aspect of the speakers makes them a more attractive investment for live sound companies because they can be deployed in multiple system roles, keeping more of the rental inventory working rather than sitting in the warehouse until an appropriate job is booked.

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RE3 UHF wireless microphone family •Next-generation UHF wireless product family, featuring prepackaged sets with the latest EV microphones and an extensive range of accessories for every application •Designed to deliver superior audio performance with best-in-class wireless flexibility and ease of use •10 sets available: five handheld transmitter systems and five bodypack systems •Five frequency bands available in alignment with the latest global RF requirements The RE3 is a new UHF wireless microphone system engineered for best-in-class sound quality, wireless flexibility and overall ease of use in alignment with the latest RF regulations. The RE3’s user-friendly, state-of-the-art technology and roadworthy construction extend the rock-solid reputation of its predecessor the RE2.

RE3 receivers and transmitters are available in 10 pre-packaged sets, configured to cover a wide range of performance and presentation applications.

Sets contain one 1/2-rack-space diversity receiver with antennas, universal power supply, rack mount kit, transmitter, batteries and an input device.

Additionally, the RE3 portfolio contains a comprehensive assortment of accessories to aid in the creation of large, multi-channel systems. The RE3’s UHF design with clear frequency scanning makes multi-system wireless operation fast and simple.

lavalier/headworn microphone applications: OL3, CL3 (lavalier), HW3 (headworn), GC3 (instrument cable) and one bodypack-only system.

All RE3 transmitters offer excellent battery life and run on regular alkaline or rechargeable AA cells.

The RE3 operates on three bandwidths for the North American market, chosen to minimize the complexities of today’s challenging RF environments. These include two 36 MHz-wide bands in the low and high 500 MHz spectrum, as well as one strategically chosen to operate within the 600 MHz duplex gap which the FCC has dedicated for wireless microphone use. Additional bands are also available for use in Europe and Asia, in the 600 MHz and 800 MHz ranges.

Key features: •36 MHz tuning bandwidths (most bands) / 1440 selectable frequencies •Eight groups with up to 22 frequency coordinated channels in The RE3 handheld combines robust aluminum build quality with a sleek profile. Five handheld system sets are available with a choice of interchangeable mic capsules: ND76, ND86, ND96 (dynamic) and the new RE420 and RE520 (condenser). These capsules can be purchased separately.

The compact RE3 bodypack features cast magnesium construction for maximum durability. Five bodypack system sets are available for instrument and

a group •Electro-Voice ND and RE series capsules on handheld transmitters, for superior sound quality •Selectable low/high transmitter output power — 10 mW and 50 mW in most bandwidths (10 mW only in EU-specific band) •Rechargeable transmitters and battery charging station (optional accessory) https://www.electrovoice.com/product.php?id=2835

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KRAMER ELECTRONICS USA

AFM-20DSP Audio Matrix A

FM 20DSP provides configuration flexibility and eliminates I/O limitations with its 20 interchangeable analog audio ports. AFM-20DSP also packs 8 AEC channels, auto feedback suppression, Dante™ support, built-in Hi-Z and Lo-Z 120W power amplification, and complete DSP functionality powered by Xilica.

Not overlooking video requirements, AFM-20DSP provides HDMI™ embedding and de-embedding at 4K60 4:2:0. AFM 20DSP even boasts both fixed and open architecture, enabling AV professionals to use predefined sound configurations or configure a system from scratch.

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L-ACOUSTICS

A10 & A15 Constant Curvature Line Source T

he new ARCS A15 and A10 systems deliver renowned L-Acoustics concert performance and reliability for audiences from 50 to 5,000. Mounted on a pole, stacked on the companion KS21 or flown in vertical or horizontal arrays, the new ARCS family combines plug-and-play ease and international market acceptance. This versatile solution, with adjustible directivity, scales with the needs of your company and is your gateway to the L-Acoustics rental network.

The versatility and scalability of ARCS is a ‘choose your own adventure’ scenario that only leads to happy endings. New customers can approach the live events market in creative ways capitalizing on their initial investment quickly and taking their rental business to the next level. ARCS can take you anywhere you want to go.

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MEYER SOUND

ULTRA-X40 Compact Loudspeaker D

esignated ULTRA-X40, the new loudspeaker series features a concentric driver configuration, new amplifier and processor technologies drawn from the LEO® Family of line array loudspeakers, a rotatable horn, an extraordinary power-to-size/weight ratio, and a wide selection of versatile rigging options.

Drawing from the proven design approach of LEO Family loudspeakers, the ULTRA-X40 employs a concentric driver configuration with dual 8-inch neodymium magnet cone drivers coupled to a low-mid waveguide surrounding the single 3-inch diaphragm high-frequency compression driver. The 110º x 50º constant-Q HF horn is easily field rotatable and working in concert with the concentric design it ensures that the full bandwidth coverage pattern will be uniform with either horizontal or vertical orientation.

It also incorporates a newly designed and highly efficient 3-channel class D amplifier that produces a total peak output power of 1950 W with a maximum sustained current draw of only 1.3 A. Preliminary performance specifications include an operating frequency range of 60 Hz to 18 kHz, with

linear peak SPL of 130.5 dB measured with M-Noise and 128 dB with pink noise. Highly refined signal processing with advanced phase alignment circuits results in phase response of ¬¨¬± 45º from 100 Hz to 16 kHz. Another variant in the ULTRA-X40 family, the ULTRA-X40-2, offers the same performance but with the coverage pattern define by a narrower 60º x 50º constant-Q HF horn.

The rear-panel features a female XLR 3-pin input connector with a male loop output. The optional RMS™ remote system monitoring module provides comprehensive monitoring of loudspeaker parameters from a host computer running Compass® software. In addition, the optional XLR 5-pin connectors version of the input board accommodates both balanced audio and RMS signals. AC line power is furnished via loopthrough powerCON20 connectors.

Housed in a premium multi-ply birch enclosure with textured finish, ULTRA-X40 loudspeakers measure 12.5 inches (317 mm) wide, 22.31 inches (567 mm) high and 14 inches (356 mm) deep.

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PLIANT TECHNOLOGIES

MicroCom wireless intercom system M

icroCom is the newest digital wireless intercom system from Pliant Technologies. It is a multiuser, single channel, full-duplex professional wireless intercom solution for any size budget and is ideal for applications where high-quality audio, excellent range, and low-cost are essential.

MicroCom is an affordable wireless intercom solution for small events, single rooms, stage productions, or any other simple application where a small, yet robust intercom system needs to be deployed. MicroCom delivers the performance and price often needed for smaller houses of worship facilities, videographers, corporate events, schools, and more.

MicroCom is designed with advanced RF technology and its software is tailored for professional use. It features Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum Technology (FHSS) with low latency (less than 35ms).

While intended for professional use, the system is very simple to set-up and easy-to-use, which is an added benefit for a facility or event that is working with lesstechnical staff and volunteers. In addition, MicroCom offers exceptional sound and range in comparison to other intercom systems at this price point, providing more features and performance to users with smaller budgets.

MicroCom has the ability to have up to five full duplex users. Another advantage of MicroCom is that it has the capability to provide unlimited listeners without the need for basestations, providing a great deal of flexibility.

The system features small, water-resistant lightweight beltpacks that measure 3.9 x1.9-inches and weighs only 3.1-ounces, and is designed with a 7-segment LCD display. It provides excellent audio quality and a long-life 10-hour fixed lithium ion battery, making MicroCom ideal for long-form events and productions. It also comes with a belt clip holster.

In addition, MicroCom is compatible with a wide

range of professional headsets. The SmartBoom series of Pliant headsets has now been expanded to include versions for use with MicroCom beltpacks. For those applications where budget and quality are critical, MicroCom, paired with a SmartBoom headset, is an

extremely effective solution. Pliant can now provide an intercom solution for even the smallest wireless intercom requirements and serve the needs of customers that have been looking for a product with the quality, features, and price of MicroCom.

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POWERSOFT

Mover

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over is a small yet incredibly powerful linear transducer that can be used in audio applications and, more excitingly, as a linear motor / shaker. Adaptable to various purposes, including 4D cinemas, theme parks, or venues with vibrating acoustic floors - as well as applications that go beyond entertainment - Mover lets audiences feel the sound through haptic perception by vibrating the surrounding environment, which the human body picks up and, through bone conduction, translating the vibrations into perceivable frequencies.

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RENKUS-HEINZ

IC Live X Steerable Array Loudspeakers T

he new ICL-X Series delivers an unprecedented level of flexibility, giving integrators, contractors, and production and rental companies the power to provide the best solution for any application, anytime.

ICL-X is a complete, integrated system, offering two combinable steered-array modules, the ICL-X and ICL-XL, and two matching subwoofers, the ICL-XS and ICL-X-118S. ICL-X Series are compact, high-output, high fidelity steerable array modules that deliver concert-level performance and musicality. Units can be combined in arrays up to 12 modules tall to create highly directional arrays that deliver high-impact, high-performance sound to the most challenging reverberant spaces, without compromising musicality or intelligibility.

The ICL-X Series incorporates Renkus-Heinz’s exclusive Acoustic Source Multiplier (ASM) waveguide, enabling the HF section to be coaxially mounted in front of the LF section. This coaxial design delivers unparalleled consistency in high and low frequencies across the entire length of the array, enabling system designers to choose virtually any acoustic center. The ASM waveguide also dramatically reduces inter-driver spacing, ensuring gradient lobe-free performance to the highest audible frequencies.

Units can be deployed in arrays up to 12 modules tall to create a powerful, ultra-high-directivity system with steerability down to 100 Hz or lower — ideal for theaters, performing arts centers, corporate venues, and houses of worship.

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THE TELOS ALLIANCE

Telos Infinity Link T

elos Infinity Link Remotely Connects Infinity IP Intercom Systems Anywhere in the World The Telos Alliance is excited to introduce Telos Infinity Link, the latest addition to the multi-awardwinning and revolutionary Telos Infinity IP Intercom platform, which does away with outdated and cumbersome matrix-based IP Intercom and puts Communication and Contribution audio on an IP backbone.

Infinity Link maintains the matrix-free advantage of Telos Infinity but adds the ability to extend connectivity beyond the boundaries of AoIP, remotely connecting Infinity IP Intercom Systems and Users from anywhere in the world. ”VoIP isn’t new, but the way Infinity handles it is.

Because Link takes advantage of the open architecture of Infinity, VoIP sources patch directly into the same matrix-free configuration as if they were on-premise sources without the need of any additional hardware.

Link can be turned on using the existing DSP that’s in Infinity beltpacks and panels, and doesn’t compromise it’s use as a comms device,” says John Schur, president of the TV Solutions Group for the Telos Alliance.”Now, users from all over the world can communicate from remote locations easily and securely.”

Telos Infinity Link is an OPUS codec-based software product available as a series of software licenses that can be added to any host Infinity Panel or Beltpack hardware, unlocking two (Beltpack only), four, or eight embedded codecs that convert WAN-side VoIP to LAN-side Livewire+ AES67™. A 1RU hardware Gate-

way device is supplied with dual AC power and dual gigabit Ethernet connection, supporting either eight or 16 embedded codecs.

The OPUS codec is a totally open, royalty-free, highly versatile audio codec. This codec—with manually and auto-adjustable bitrates optimized for use in voice communications—is unmatched for interactive speech and music transmission over the Internet, but is also intended for storage and streaming applications.

Each codec send/receive pair can be connected to an associated pair at a remote location. The resultant

Livewire+ AES67 Sources and Destinations appear within the Infinity Dashboard Input/Output lists in the same form as any other connected AES67 stream.

Infinity Link is a competitive and flexible solution that allows the user to turn a standard Infinity Panel or Beltpack into a VoIP utility without compromising its use as a communications device. Unlike other solutions, streams are presented as Livewire+ AES67 audio and are made available within Dashboard as utility connections not restricted to use by the host device for the ultimate in flexibility.

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WIRELESS MIC BELTS

RF Rac wireless equipment storage T

he RF Rac from Wireless Mic Belts is a modular storage rack for organizing wireless equipment and accessories. Built to satisfy the need for on-site wireless accessibility, the RF Rac is designed to be versatile and function in any event or performance space.

The RF Rac uses durable, see-through netting to create sturdy pockets for storing wireless equipment and accessories. The Standard model RF Rac has Small and Tall sizes available to ensure that equipment storage is optimized for every production. The Small size is designed to fit wireless equipment under 3” tall and the Tall size fits equipment up to 7.5”, including most wireless handheld transmitters. The Touring model RF Rac is also available in Small and Tall sizes and is built to travel, with Velco closures over each pocket.

The RF Rac has secure grommets for installing the rack in a dressing room or backstage area. The RF Rac can also be directly integrated into a wireless road case and has an industry standard width, so it can be stored flat in a rack drawer.

For use in a temporary location, the RF Rac is designed to be setup quickly, with no additional hardware required. Using the built-in Velcro pieces, the RF Rac can wrap around a clothes hanger or mic stand boom arm for access to wireless equipment wherever it’s needed. Up to four RF Racs of any model or size can be attached interchangeably and secured with the included S-Biner clips.

The RF Rac includes four writable WMB Labels that can be attached to the loop surface on the top and bottom for clearly marked wireless access. Additional Labels and other accessories, such as WMB Belts and Cable Discs, can also be attached to the loop surface for complete wireless equipment organization.

Wireless Mic Belts is a company focused on the needs of live performance professionals. We design products that provide secure, comfortable, and reliable

use of wireless transmitters and receivers in any performance situation. Our WMB Belt Pac continues to provide professional solutions for live events, with new

custom-fit designs for recently released wireless equipment from Shure, Sennheiser, and Lectrosonics. Visit Wireless Mic Belts in booth #5690 to learn more.

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IP-Logic AV over IP distribution system I

P-Logic is the first plug and play, AV over IP platform to include its own proprietary audio matrix on the market. With IP-Logic you will be able to stream any audio source and any 4K/60Hz 4:4:4 source to any display or audio zone. The IP-logic Encoder / Decoder units come equipped with independent scalers to allow seamless video distribution in mixed display environments. Zigen’s patent pending IP-Logic platform optionally offers Line level Audio breakouts that can pull audio from any source or displays ARC and or Toslink, Ethernet AVB networking and the IP-Logic technology spectrum enables integrators a single product investment to perform across markets. What makes the Zigen IP-Logic product line unique in that it enables products to play in multiple audio networking environments, including AES67 and ST2110, with complete control from Dante/SAP, RAVENNA, Livewire+, NMOS, and DashBoard.

Designed to be plug and play with autonomous EDID management, automatic scaling, with virtually zero latency and embedded audio network solutions.

Limitations in the size and scope are virtually eliminated do to system flexibility. IP-Logic can create video walls up to 32x32 within one system and utilize up to 32 source tiles on one display. Even create multiple video walls ON THE SAME NETWORK. With

IP-Logic extending 1 Gig Ethernet to each encoder/ decoder, there isn’t going to be a need to add additional switches/wires saving you time and resources. Limitations in bezel consistency aren’t an issue with our bezel compensation of up to 64mm for each individual display. Zigen’s patent pending IP-Logic platform optionally offers Ethernet AVB networking and the IPLogic technology spectrum enables integrators a single product investment to perform across markets.

Key features of the IP-Logic product line includes (but are not limited to); virtually zero latency, 4K/60Hz 4:4:4 Dolby Vision on10-Gig managed infrastructure and a comprehensive set of embedded audio networking solutions that are virtually backwards compatible with all SDVoE partner products.

· Key video features included are; PIP, Tiling, Multi-View, Video Wall, Scale Up/Down, Seamless Switching, Genlock, OSD and Thumbnail Live preview. · Included standard in the IP-Logic decoders are, Taslink IN, ARC, and Over-lay any audio source into any HDMI. · Audio Matrix includes, 5-band EQ, Volume attenuation, up to 650-ms Audio Delay per zone, AES67 and ST-2110 Audio distribution. Rout any audio source from any HDMI or ARC channel to any and all outputs including analog L/R or AES-67/ST-2110 · IP-Logic PRO-Tx and Rx ship with copper and fiber enabled engines and can take its power from PoE+ enabled switches. The PRO-Tx/Rx units also include USB 2.0 and 1-Gig Ethernet.

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OFL-1000 uncompressed HDMI extender R

obust and cost effective, The Optical Fiber Extender OFL-1000 is the perfect uncompressed HDMI extender for all your high value projects requiring 24/7 flawless operation and 18-Gbps transmission over long distances. This innovative product from Zigen provides HDMI extension over single multi-mode OM3/OM4 or single-mode SM Optical Fiber, with bi-directional IR and RS232.

The Zigen Optical Fiber Extender OFL-1000 was created for projects requiring extension of uncompressed 4K/60Hz 4:4:4 HDMI, IR & RS232 signals over long distances from equipment rack to display. Perfect for Cinema, Medical, Industrial, Classrooms, Conference Rooms, Video Distribution and more.

• Extend 300 meters/1000-ft on OM3/OM4 MMfiber • Extend 2 kilometer / 6560-ft on SM-fiber • HDMI 2.0 and DP 1.2 • HDCP 2.2 • Dolby Vision @60’Hz • Supports HDR-10, HDR-10+, HLG, Dolby Vision • Supports 8-bit, 10-bit, 12-bit • Chroma Subsampling 4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0

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Airtame A

irtame is the preferred wireless streaming device for education & business institutions worldwide.

Manufactured in Scandinavia, Airtame plugs into the HDMI port of your TV or projector. Unlike other wireless streaming tools, nothing is plugged into your devices. Simply download our app and stream your content to the screen from any major computer platform, tablet, or smartphone. That’s right, it’s platform agnostic.

With cloud management and digital signage apps, Airtame helps unlock dynamic learning in the classroom, and a more collaborative work environment.

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CLEVERTOUCH

Plus Series - large interactive display P

lus Series from Clevertouch is a large format interactive display developed specifically for schools.

Designed as a resource-saving device for teachers, it delivers an interactive and engaging learning experience for pupils. The central hub within the classroom, it integrates and connects with existing devices and networked functions across the school. A totally secure walk-up-and-use display designed for teachers who don’t have time to battle with technology!

• Clevershare allows teachers to cast, share and annotate onto the screen from their own laptop, tablet or smartphone. This means they are no longer tethered to a desk and can move around the class amongst pupils • Clevershare enables up to four pupils at any one time to cast their work onto the screen from their device, sharing their workings with the rest of the class.

Teachers can share the screen with multiple student devices, enabling pupils to work independently at their desks • No need to connect a laptop to use the screen as all existing lessons can be accessed via their cloud accounts. But if teachers choose, there is a built-in PC • Clever Message allows schools to send content and alerts to all or selected Plus screens at any time across an entire school. This could be a live video broadcast from the principal, school news and announcements, pupil birthdays and even instant alerts and instructions during emergencies, such as a fire drill • Leading educational software, including Snowflake, Lynx and DisplayNote, means that teachers have all they need to create imaginative and engaging lessons that children can digitally and physically interact with. All teacher software comes with a perpetual usage license for the life of the screen and no hidden costs • Cleverstore is a fully vetted teaching app store —

all apps are free of ads, pop-ups and in-app purchases.

They cover a broad range of ages and subjects enabling teachers to incorporate these into their lessons, or even allow children to play during breaktimes. Many apps are designed to be interactive and fun, so the children don’t realize they’re learning • High precision touch recognizes a point as fine and light as a toothpick. So, rather than a typical clunky whiteboard stylus, users can use a touch pen more akin to a ball-point. Color touch recognition lets users change the color of the annotation depending on the type of touch. Unlike other screens, the color change is programmed into the screen and not the pen.

By recognizing whether the touch is a thick pen, fine point, finger, or a gesture, a different color will appear.

• The school can issue teachers with a personal NFC

fob, allowing them to access their personal settings and files from any Plus Series panel in the school. This means teachers can move around the school, teaching from any classroom. And, when the lesson ends, the screen will automatically wipe and lock, so pupils are unable to access the teachers’ files • Mobile Device Management means that all screens across a district or education authority can be managed and controlled from a central desk to ensure remote shut down, content wipe, and the upload or removal of apps or other software. Over the Air Updates deliver firmware and development updates automatically, ensuring every Plus Series is running with the latest software versions and features. These two functions mean that the resource required to manage and maintain the screens can be done remotely and kept to a minimum

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CRESTRON ELECTRONICS INC.

Crestron Room Scheduling T

he modern workplace is fast-paced, flexible, and dispersed. With touch screens, scheduling software, and illuminated room availability indicators, Crestron provides everything you need to make everyone more efficient, connected, and collaborative across all meeting spaces. To further enhance the best in class room scheduling platform Crestron has partnered with Ad Astra®, CollegeNET®, New Wave Apps, and SpaceIQ® and natively run their scheduling solutions on Crestron room scheduling touch screens. Crestron touch screens connect to a Microsoft® Exchange Server®, Office 365®, G Suite®, Ad Astra and CollegeNET with no additional software or hardware needed.

Native Crestron room scheduling software provides a variety of branding and customization options including HTML5 support.

When integration a Crestron scheduling platform, end-users can choose from a wide range of secure, enterprise grade, PoE touch screens available in 5”, 7”, and 10” with versatile mounting options. When paired with our room availability indicators, users can easily take a quick glance down the hall to determine the current status of a meeting room. Unlike consumer tablets, which rely on unreliable Wi-Fi® connectivity, Crestron touch screens employ a simple, rock solid Ethernet connection which contains data and power. In today’s workplace, there are often multiple meeting spaces making it impossible to efficiently manage each device.

With the powerful Crestron scheduling platform and touch screens anything is possible. Using XiO Cloud, system managers can deploy and evolve their room scheduling platforms from the cloud. Winner of 2018 Microsoft IoT Partner of the Year award, Crestron allows you to securely manage your room schedul-

ing platform and more from anywhere in the world through a standard web browser.

Crestron room scheduling solutions integrate seamlessly with a variety of other Crestron devices optimizing the in-room experience. When paired with AirMedia 2.0, meeting details can be shown on the room displays so attendees will always know if they are in the right place at the right time. When the space isn’t in use, you can easily leverage AirMedia for digital signage.

Beyond the meeting space, Crestron room scheduling can be used to transform every space into a produc-

tive meeting space. Crestron provides flexible solutions to easily add wireless presentation, digital signage, and scheduling capabilities in all the places people meet using only a display. Nothing brings productivity to a screeching halt like not having a place to meet.

With Crestron, teams can gather anywhere there is a visible display, including lobbies, stand-up tables, cafeterias, and more. Some meeting spaces are used without scheduling, but people still need a way to find them easily. With a Crestron occupancy sensor driving a room availability indicator, these spaces suddenly become easy to find.

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CRESTRON ELECTRONICS INC.

AirMedia® Presentation System 200 T

he AirMedia® Wireless Presentation System 200 (AM-200) featuring AirMedia 2.0 technology provides users with a simpler user interface, quick connection via all operating systems, no programming required, and native integration with the Crestron AirBoard™ whiteboard capture system and Crestron Flex UC solutions. The only enterprise-grade appliance of its kind, Crestron AirBoard enables both local and remote participants to see whiteboard content on the main room display and on their personal display device, and then share it with the touch of a button.

With a secure wired and wireless presentation solution in lounges, lobbies, and open spaces Crestron AM-200 provides everyone with an easy to use wireless presentation solution, perfect for every space. In addition to integrating with popular calendaring platforms, the easy to deploy solution effortlessly increases workflow by turning traditional meeting rooms into collaborative spaces that foster productivity. With all new enhancements, users can now deploy AirMedia 20% faster using .AV Framework™, connect using their preferred web browser, and navigate with ease thanks to a simpler user-interface. AirMedia also features out-ofthe-box integration with Crestron AirBoard™ creating a more seamless experience for integrators and users.

AirMedia is the fastest, easiest, most manageable, and secure wireless presentation technology. It enables organizations to increase workflow and facilitate collaboration by turning lobbies, lounges, and other open spaces into productive meeting spaces. They mount discreetly behind wall mount displays and enable wired or wireless presentation. No furniture, dongles, or new Wi-Fi® networks are needed. AirMedia 2.0 is the only enterprise-grade wireless presentation technology that offers network security, cloud-based deployment and management, and iOS® operating system mirroring without Bonjour® networking technology.

AirMedia is perfect for organizations with a dispersed

workforce, open floor plans, and reliance on mobile devices to present. It is secure, easy to deploy and manage, increases workflow, and facilitates collaboration by turning underutilized spaces into productive meeting spaces while supporting the many different platforms and services employees and guests have on their personal devices. In addition to transforming meeting spaces, AirMedia can also be used in lobbies, lounges, and any other open space equip to serve as hubs for wireless, impromptu presentations and work sessions.

The AM-200 features XiO Cloud support, Crestron’s unifying cloud-based platform for remotely provisioning, monitoring, and managing Crestron devices across an enterprise or an entire client base. XiO Cloud enables installers and IT managers to deploy and manage thousands of devices in the amount of time it would ordinarily take to manage just one. Ongoing XiO Cloud services facilitate daily management and monitoring of every device through a single dashboard with comprehensive reporting and logging, live status

viewing and alerts, performance metrics and analytics, scheduled actions and updates, and more.

When no presentation source is connected, the AM-200 displays a customizable welcome screen on the room display with simple instructions for connecting and presenting. Integration with Microsoft® Exchange (for users of Outlook® and Office 365®) or Crestron Fusion® room scheduling allows the space’s availability and details about the current scheduled meeting to appear on screen. An AirMedia presentation space can turn on and off automatically according to its schedule to save energy. If no one shows up for a scheduled meeting, the space can be returned to inventory automatically to maximize availability for new bookings. Occupancy and usage data can be collected, and reports can be generated to help organizations optimize investments in space and technology. The AM-200 device mounts invisibly behind a wall mount display, enabling wired or wireless presentation with auto-switching.

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CRESTRON ELECTRONICS INC.

DM Lite™ 4K Multiformat Switch&Receiver D

M Lite offers a complete line of simple, low-cost, yet high-performance transmitters and receivers that provide switching and transport of 4K signals over standard CAT5e networking cable. DM Lite products provide local optional auto-switching, network connectivity, audio and video distribution, control distribution, and audio amplification. The entire line can be mixed and matched to create simple systems for most spaces. Crestron recently introduced the newest additions to the product line, including the new HDRX-4K-510-C-E and HD-RX-4K-410-C-E receivers.

Both models provide auto-switching, amplified audio outputs for speakers, and network connectivity for management and setup. Paired with an award-winning Crestron MPC3 media presentation controller, they provide a complete, low-cost, and scalable room system with intuitive control via engraveable buttons and dials that can be configured through the .AV Framework™ configuration portal. The system can be provisioned, monitored, and managed using any web browser via the award-winning Crestron XiO Cloud™ IoT-based provisioning system.

The Crestron® HD-RX-4K-510-C-E multiformat switch and receiver provides enhanced HDMI® video switching and audio presentation capabilities in areas such as conference rooms and classrooms. Compatible with all DM Lite™ transmitters, the HD-RX-4K-510-CE provides three DM Lite inputs for connection to up to three transmitters. In addition to three DM Lite inputs, the HD-RX-4K-510-C-E provides two HDMI inputs that can be connected to local AV sources. Automatic switching among the five inputs can occur based on the last connected input. Switching behavior is

configurable using the web interface or programmable using a Crestron control system. Input selection push buttons on the front panel of the HD-RX-4K-510-C-E also allow the desired input to be selected manually. A single HDMI output with a built-in scaler connects to a display or other device with an HDMI input. Input resolutions are automatically scaled to match the native resolution of the display device, resulting in optimal image quality. For applications requiring comprehensive EDID management, the web interface can be used to ensure that every input is displayed at its optimal resolution and format. Input resolutions up to 4K60 4:2:0 are supported.

The HD-RX-4K-510-C-E provides enhanced audio capabilities. A built-in amplifier can drive a pair of 4or 8-ohm stereo speakers (25 watts per channel). The

HD-RX-4K-510-C-E also provides 6 x 2 audio mixing capability. Embedded HDMI 2-channel LPCM audio can be extracted from the selected DM Lite or HDMI input and combined with the five analog audio inputs.

In addition to a built-in web interface and control system programming, the built-in .AV Framework™ technology of the MPC3-201 and MPC3-302 control systems and the Crestron Virtual Control platform (VC-4 Series) can be used to control the HD-RX-4K510-C-E as a switcher.

Compact in design, the HD-RX-4K-510-C-E is intended to be installed at the location of the display device. The HD-RX-4K-510-C-E can be mounted onto a flat surface such a wall or attached to the underside of a table. It also provides a 1 RU 3/4 rack width enclosure that can be easily installed into a rack.

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CRESTRON ELECTRONICS, INC.

Network AV Decoder (DM-NVX-D80-IoAV) C

restron DM-NVX-D80-IoAV network AV decoder is an all-new solution that instantly transforms a display into a DM NVX™ endpoint. The DM NVX decoder plugs into the OPS (Open Pluggable Specification) port and is powered by the display, eliminating the need for messy cables and cumbersome power modules allowing displays to be flush mounted on the wall wherever you want. Now, most popular commercial displays are natively DM NVX ready.

DM-NVX-D80-IoAV greatly simplifies installation and eliminates programming. With its ability to integrate with Crestron XiO Cloud™, DM-NVX-D80-IoAV allows system managers to infinitely control each display from one centralized location. DM NVX™ technology transports ultra high-definition 4K60 4:4:4 video over standard Gigabit Ethernet with no perceptible latency or loss of quality. Now featuring pixel perfect processing technology; DM NVX offers the densest image with the finest detail-as good as direct source.

With the Crestron DM-NVX-D80-IoAV, integrators can now leverage the display’s internal DM NVX decoder, reducing the cost for their clients. Responding to industry demand for standards-based AV over IP solutions, Crestron worked with the world’s major

brands. The DM NVX-D80-IoAV provides more than just distribution of flawless 4K video. DM NVX network AV is a complete, infinitely scalable solution that also transports audio, USB and control. And now,

with the new Pixel Perfect Processing technology, DM NVX is the only network solution that delivers a flawless image ever time over any size network (1Gv, 2.5Gb, 5Gb, and 10Gb).

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CRESTRON ELECTRONICS, INC.

Crestron® DM-NVX-E30 T

he Crestron® DM-NVX-E30 is a compact AV over IP encoder designed to function as a transmitter.

Featuring simple, secure web-based control and management, an HDMI® input, an analog audio output, and copper LAN connectivity, the DM-NVX-E30 offers a low-cost encoder solution for any DigitalMedia network AV installation with PoE+ support. The DM-NVX-E30 is a basic encoder that allows a laptop computer, camera, or other media source to be connected via an HDMI cable and then transmitted over the network to one or many decoders. The DM-NVXE30 is compatible with all DM NVX products and can be used in any network AV design.

DM NVX™ technology transports ultra highdefinition 4K60 4:4:4 video over standard Gigabit Ethernet with no perceptible latency or loss of quality.

Now featuring pixel perfect processing technology; DM NVX offers the densest image with the finest detail-as good as direct source. Using standard network switches and CAT5e UTP wiring, DM NVX technology delivers a rock-solid, high-performance virtual matrix routing solution that is both economically advantageous and infinitely scalable for any enterprise or campus-wide 4K content distribution application. Support for HDR10 and HDCP 2.2 ensures the ultimate in picture quality and compatibility for all of today’s varied media sources.

The DM-NVX-E30 mounts conveniently to a flat surface or rack rail, and fits easily behind a flat panel display, above a ceiling-mounted projector, beneath a tabletop, or inside a lectern, AV cart, or equipment cabinet. All connections and LED indicators are positioned on the front and rear of the device, offering optimal access and visibility for a clean, serviceable installation. Power is provided by connecting to a PoE+ compliant Ethernet switch. The DM-NVX-E30 in-

cludes built-in RS-232 and IR control ports for control of the connected display, camera, and other devices under the management of a control system. Additional control capability is afforded by harnessing the CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) signal embedded in HDMI technology.

Through its Ethernet connection to the control system, the DM-NVX-E30 provides a gateway for controlling the display and source devices through the HDMI connections, potentially eliminating the need for any dedicated serial cables or IR emitters. Setup of the DM-NVX-E30 is accomplished using a computer web browser. Full control and monitoring of the device is enabled through integration with a Crestron control system (3-Series or later) or the DM-NVX-Directory™ virtual switching appliance. Engineered for demanding conference room and classroom applications, DM NVX technology ensures real-time, full-motion 4K60

video performance for the presentation of multimedia, videoconferencing, and live camera images.

A DM NVX system employs high-quality JPEG 2000 encoding and decoding using a patent-pending technique that decodes and scales simultaneously to achieve imperceptible end-to-end latency of just 25 ms or less (1.5 frames). Using DM NVX technology, interactive functions such as mousing and game play are fluid and natural. A DM NVX system is engineered for rock-solid stability and ultimate reliability. Forward Error Correction ensures that AV data is delivered without interruption regardless of interference around the network cable. Line-synchronized outputs ensure perfect synchronization of content across multiple displays for one-to-many applications such as digital signage or video walls. Variable Multicast TTL (Time To Live) enables traversing multiple network routers for optimal flexibility.

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CRESTRON ELECTRONICS, INC.

Network Media Endpoint (NME-100) T

he all-new Crestron Network Media Endpoint (NME-100) is a dedicated digital signage and media player designed to run natively behind a display, sharing content 24/7. The NME-100 eliminates the need for programming and is ready to go right out of the box, with easy provisioning and management from the cloud using the Crestron XiO Cloud IoT-based provisioning and management solution. The NME100 is released with Appspace® software integration to take advantage of its powerful digital signage content creation, management, and interactive playback capabilities.

With the ability to store content locally, loading time is greatly reduced and the content can continue to play even if the network goes down. When paired with a touch display or remote, the Crestron Network Media Endpoint instantly provides an interactive experience.

The NME-100 also works with the Azure-based Crestron XiO Cloud platform, allowing system managers to centrally deploy, monitor, and manage thousands of devices. To ensure consistency throughout every space within an enterprise, the digital signage player pairs with Crestron Mercury tabletop UC solution and AirMedia wireless presentation to deliver a cohesive front of the room experience. Simply put, Crestron has signage needs covered for every enterprise space.

Content can be stored locally (less loading time, signage is up even if the network goes down) and managed remotely via Crestron XiO Cloud. The NME-100

provides interactivity when paired with the remote or touch display. It additionally pairs with Crestron Mercury and AirMedia to provide consistent in-room experience.

The Crestron Network Media Endpoint makes managing and monitoring content throughout a building easier than ever before. Using Crestron XiO Cloud, system managers have one management platform for the entire enterprise and can effortlessly provide employees with a consist experience while moving

throughout the workplace.

Designed to run 24/7, the NME-100 supports 1080p/60p video and features an HDMI® connectivity output supporting HDCP 2.2, a TRS mini connector for audio output, and a concealed microSD® card slot for memory expansion beyond the built-in 16 Gb. It ships with a handheld IR remote control, power supply, and mounting plates. The unit connects to the network via the built-in LAN interface. USB ports allow interfacing with touch-capable displays.

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CROWDBEAMER, A BRAND OF RORYCO

crowdbeamer ES+ presentation system crowdbeamer Enterprise+ The powerful presentation system for education and training facilities Crowdbeamer, the first presentation system that streams any HDMI or VGA video signal in real time to all wirelessly connected portable devices, broadens its product portfolio with a new Enterprise+ model. Just like the GO, Enterprise & ProAV models, crowdbeamer Enterprise+ can be used to share content with a live audience anywhere and anytime.

• enabling them to view and zoom in on any information that is shared, including complex graphs and tables, • stimulating active participation and increasing interactivity, • making it possible to create a personalized digital take-away tailored to every individual’s needs while avoiding information overload, • enabling new concepts and formats, such as campfire sessions or knowledge transfer events at a remote location.

A solution for larger meeting spaces

Present anywhere, reach everyone

Whereas the crowdbeamer GO and Enterprise models come with a built-in battery and antenna to provide a 100% mobile solution, the new Enterprise+ model is optimized for maximum WiFi coverage.

Thanks to its four dual-band 2.4/5GHz external antennas, Crowdbeamer Enterprise+ triples the WiFi range of the GO & Enterprise models. Crowdbeamer Enterprise+ therefore offers an attractive solution for education and training facilities at universities and in corporate environments.

The new Enterprise+ model: • supports an extended WiFi range of 30 meters and more, • can be used with a power supply or an external battery pack, • delivers enhanced content sharing quality through optimized channel assignment,

• supports up to 150 simultaneously connected client devices, • can be integrated into a network of crowdbeamer devices to reach an even larger audience.

Delivering a superior audience experience Using the free crowdbeamer app (available for Windows, Android, macOS & iOS), any student or trainee gets a perfect view of the content that is shared and can even zoom in for more detail (if needed). In addition, they can capture screenshots, add personal notes, and export all content to other business apps.

Crowdbeamer Enterprise+ delivers a superior audience experience and takes training and education to a higher level. Crowdbeamer Enterprise+ helps trainers and teachers create a long-term impact by engaging students and trainees to the full extent:

Crowdbeamer lets presenters share content in real time with a live audience in a whole new way.

• Presenters can share anything, anywhere. Crowdbeamer has countless applications for corporate, training and education government and church. With the Enterprise+ model, trainers and teachers can easily share content with an audience in larger meeting spaces.

• Crowdbeamer is plug & present and doesn’t require any software installation. All that is needed is to connect crowdbeamer to an HDMI/VGA source.

• Crowdbeamer empowers the audience. With our free app, everybody in the audience can view any content on their smartphone, tablet, or laptop. Our solution is also used by visually impaired people.

Everything shown on the large screen is also visible on the own tablet or smartphone of the visually impaired and can be optically enlarged. This also encourages the inclusion of the visually impaired.

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EPSON AMERICA, INC.

Moverio Assist remote assist solution E

pson® Moverio Assist is an easy-to-use, “see-whatI-see” remote assistance solution using Moverio® smart glasses for training, difficult repairs or work tasks out in the field. By enabling real-time collaboration between remote experts and on-site field personnel, Moverio Assist helps make repairs quicker and with fewer mistakes, leading to increased productivity, improved customer satisfaction and reduced travel costs.

When assistance is required, a field technician simply wears the Moverio BT-300 or BT-350 ANSI smart glasses with built-in camera, powers it on to connect to the Internet using Wi-Fi or a mobile hotspot and then launches the Moverio Assist app to initiate the call to company experts logged into MoverioAssist.com via Chrome or Firefox browser. Unlike using handheld tablets or smartphones, field technicians wearing Moverio glasses have their hands free to make repairs or conduct work tasks while collaborating in real-time. Since the glasses are powered by Epson’s advance Si-OLED display technology, field technicians can view instructions, photos, PDFs and videos in high quality, but also have a wearable display that will minimize obstruction and be virtually transparent when necessary.

Additional benefits include: • Complete Tasks Faster — Collaborate in real time

with remote experts to complete difficult tasks faster in the field; catch potential issues before leaving a job site • Increase Productivity — Efficiently utilize expert resources to provide instruction without the need for travel; minimize re-work and/or increase first visit fix rates; decrease downtime of mission critical equipment • Reduce Costs — Reduce re-work costs and

increase customer satisfaction by getting the job done right the first time; save money by reducing travel for experts Available on a per-glasses, monthly subscription basis, Moverio Assist service offers an affordable, handsfree remote assistance solution for small, medium and large enterprises.

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9HOVERCAM

Pilot 5

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overCam’s Pilot 5 changes the landscape of classroom instruction and training, bringing forth the digital learning environment of the future. The fully integrated, portable wireless digital teaching station offers similar connectivity options to the award-winning Pilot 3, separating itself with an all-day rechargeable battery operation, Intel Core® i7 processor, 16GB RAM memory, and 512GB SSD to handle the most demanding programs and services. Its Windows 10 OS, 13MP document camera, and up to 4K wireless HDMI image mirroring function allows for the touchscreen to appear on displays around the room, eliminating the outdated AV cart and puts the essential components educators and presenters need in one solution. The built-in wireless HDMI transmitter beams content to any IFP, projector, or TV with no dangling cords or cables, keeping rooms neat and safe from tripping hazards. The document camera also features a built-in microphone for capturing audio and enables interactive whiteboarding, annotation, and desktop marking for lesson recording. All notes, annotations, video, and audio can be captured in real-time for users to access anywhere, anytime and from any device or browser — making it the perfect solution for higher education and commercial training installations that demand remote learning and breakout meetings.

Designing and building the caliber of AV solutions that today’s digital classrooms require can cost a lot of time, money, and require end-user training.

HoverCam’s Pilot 5 digital teaching station is a robust, cost-effective preconfigured solution. It integrates all the AV devices educators need into one elegant solution, eliminating all the work and costs integrators would typically spend configuring and programming a myriad of individual devices on an AV cart in order to make them work together. With this reliable, intuitive

turnkey alternative, integrators don’t have to rely on consumer solutions that are not designed for the rigors

of modern classrooms and do not meet the requirements of enterprise customers.

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KRAMER ELECTRONICS USA

VIA Connect PLUS V

IA Connect PLUS provides simultaneous wired and wireless presentation and collaboration for a variety of spaces with no need for any additional hardware. This cost‚àíeffective solution includes all the benefits of VIA Connect PRO together with an HDMI input. With any laptop or mobile device, meeting participants can display or stream full uninterrupted HD video (up to 1080p60), images and documents, or share any size file. Latest additions to the software include the integration of Zoom and Bluejeans video conferencing software, as well as a new Digital Signage feature.

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LIBERTY AV SOLUTIONS

DigitaLinx “ARK Series” Advanced Rm Kit T

he Digitalinx “ARK” is the perfect balance of features, functionality, and cost for today’s classroom.

This 3 piece system includes an input wall plate, control plate, and receiver / processor. With 4 selectable inputs, mic/audio input, audio amp, USB extension, 4k extension and scaling, and a list of other features, the ARK system matches perfectly with today’s interactive displays in the classroom. Tying it all together is the ARK manager. This FREE software allows remote monitoring and control of all ARK systems making it easy for users to check an entire school status, set and run scheduled events, and configure systems as needed.. In addition to typical classroom use, 3 USB ports allow multiple connected devices such as cameras for collaboration.

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LIBERTY AV SOLUTIONS

Digitalinx “ARK” Advanced Room Kit T

he Digitalinx “ARK” is the perfect balance of features, functionality, and cost for today’s classroom.

This 3 piece system includes an input wall plate, control plate, and receiver / processor. With 4 selectable inputs, mic/audio input, audio amp, USB extension, 4k extension and scaling, and a list of other features, the ARK system matches perfectly with today’s interactive displays in the classroom. Tying it all together is the ARK manager. This FREE software allows remote monitoring and control of all ARK systems making it easy for users to check an entire school status, set and run scheduled events, and configure systems as needed.. In addition to typical classroom use, 3 USB ports allow multiple connected devices such as cameras for collaboration.

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MAXELL

MA-XL1 Lecture Capture Solution M

A-XL1 Lecture Capture Solution has been engineered purposefully to meet the needs of the classroom of the future. The MA-XL1 Lecture Capture Solution connects all your E-learning tools into a single control point, which enables you to switch instantly between a wide variety of resources. With the MAXL1 users can record and upload interactive content, while collaborating with classrooms across multiple remote locations, maintaining full interactivity with all students. Full control is easily managed from a simple menu displayed on the lecture screen (or a smart device) while technical staff can seamlessly connect to a wide range of hardware and software, including the leading Lecture Management Solutions.

Features: Interactive Content Switching On-screen icons allow you to switch content during the lesson. There are 10 input terminals for PC or Tablets, Cameras, Document Cameras, Whiteboard as well as three HDMI, SDI, TCP/IP etc.

Instant Playback Play recorded video content by selecting the corresponding thumbnail from the index. You can also replay an earlier part of the ongoing recording session, while still recording.

Interactive Whiteboard Make notes and drawings on the main screen for any input channel and save the drawing independently for each channel.

Recording Recording and screen shot capture is easy, just touch the icon. Change the recording layout midsession.

Benefits for Students: Streaming/Uploading Concentrate on lectures, rather than wasting time

taking notes. Watch uploaded lectures on the cloud server whenever you need. Through live-streaming, attend your class from anywhere.

Remote Classroom Collaboration Share the same interactive screen with a remote classroom and share notes and drawings on the shared screen from both rooms. You can have a lesson with your students thousands of miles away as if they were in the same classroom.

Use Case #2 A K-12 education equipment dealer in Hong Kong has identified the switching feature as a low-cost alternative for a school broadcasting system. The producers can switch between multiple camera locations from a single MA-XL1 box, eliminating the need for expensive broadcast equipment. Classrooms connect through the internet to view the live stream via YouTube.

Use Case #3 Use Case #1 Lecturers at a university in Europe are using the MAXL1 interactive touch screens and annotation features to run their lecture sessions. Lectures are recorded, streamed and uploaded simultaneously on YouTube.

Access to the videos is limited to enrolled students who have the link through existing Moodle LMS portal.

Students are given weekly quizzes by the professor and the YouTube viewer counts typically jump to 1000 views before the quizzes. Approximately 100 students are enrolled in the classes so the average students views the link 10 times in preparation for their quiz.

A university with multiple campuses is currently using Panopto for lecture capturing and is interested in the MA-XL1 to share screens between remote classrooms 80 miles away.

Use Case #4 Our own engineering teams use the shared screen capabilities to share ideas and annotations on drawings while in different countries. The two locations speak different languages but with the ability to draw and share they can collaborate easily on projects.

The product is expected to ship in July, 2019.

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NEC DISPLAY SOLUTIONS OF AMERICA

27” NEC MultiSync EA271Q T

he NEC EA271Q monitor is perfect for the education sector due to its key features and design made for that type of environment. The NEC EA271Q features a USB Type-C connection, which provides a connection to the monitor and charges a connected laptop or device — with only a single USB cable. It’s ideal for mobile office users, eliminating the need for a power cord for a device connected to the monitor. The monitor also features DisplayPort in/out, which can be used to set up multi-monitor configurations with a single cable, and ControlSync, which will keep settings synchronized between multiple displays. The unit offers a large desktop workplace with fewer distractions due to its 3-sided narrow bezel perfect for any office setting.

Monitors like the NEC EA271Q are perfect for the education sector as they bring key adaptability for any setting in an office space for students and staff.

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SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION

4K Ultra-HD interactive displays S

harp is proud to introduce three new large-format 4K Ultra-HD interactive displays at InfoComm 2019. Designed to show and tell in the digital age, the 85” Class (84 9/16” diagonal) PN-L851H, 75” Class (74 1/16” diagonal) PN-L751H and 65” Class (64 ¬¨Œ©” diagonal) PN-L651H provide pristine clarity to see small text and fine details in images. Features include:

Cutting-Edge Panel Technology They have a pre-installed controller and built-in whiteboard, as well as wireless functionality. The displays excel in demanding professional settings, including architecture and engineering. The panel boasts new optical technology that uses advanced opto-mechanics and signal process. Its anti-glare film minimizes fingerprint soiling and reduces reflections so that even in the brightest of rooms, content can easily be read.

Built-in Controller with IWB Launcher and Wireless Connectivity Equipped with a built-in controller with IWB launcher, these interactive displays can start up immediately with no need to hook up to a PC. Meanwhile, their wireless LAN and Bluetooth® compatibility allow connection to Windows® and Android™ smartphones, tablets and computers.

Direct Drawing and Simultaneous Writing The Direct Drawing feature allows users to use the LCD monitor like a regular whiteboard, with a simple write-and-erase function. Screen captures can be saved as PF files, either on internal storage or on external storage devices. The LCD panels have a natural feel, as if using a traditional pen on paper, and allow you to use your finger or the bundled touch pen, which gives a Sharp Pen-on Paper® writing experience. The touchscreen supports up to 20 touch points, allowing up to four people at a time to add input using their fingers

Enhanced usability, includes: Pen-on-Paper Experience: The touch pen glides across the screen without skips or delays, offering a smooth and responsive digital ink experience.

User-Friendly SHARP Pen Software: The SHARP Pen Software Interface has a menu with icons that give you easy access to pen settings and useful functions, including cloud storage, email address book, sticky notes and bookmarks.

MFP Connectivity: Scanned documents can be imported directly to SHARP Pen Software from a compatible Sharp MFP. Onscreen image data can be sent to a PC for storage or to an MFP for printing.

Versatile Installation: The PN-L851H/751H/651H interactive displays are designed to match a diverse range of installation needs, including landscape and portrait.

SHARP Touch VIEWER™ Software: The touchoperated onscreen user interface lets users manipulate different types of files, including Microsoft® Office applications, videos and web pages.

SHARP Display Connect™: The software supports multifaceted wireless communication. Onscreen content can be shared simultaneously with up to 50 devices. Devices connected an also exchange files between themselves.

4K Interactive Signage: The displays are able to handle the demands of 16/7 operations and bring reliable daily performance to retail, office and many other locations.

Quad-Screen Display: By connecting four PCs to the monitor, you can simultaneously display four screens at full-HD, easily switching between singlescreen and quad-screen modes.

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SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION

Windows collaboration display from Sharp I

magine comfortable business meetings with better space utilization, more productive collaboration and minimal setup. It’s now possible with the Windows collaboration display from Sharp.

The Windows collaboration display is designed to enhance teamwork and represents the next generation of technology for enterprise and small-to-medium-size offices. The 4K Ultra-HD 70” Class (69.5” diagonal) interactive display meets Microsoft Windows collaboration display specifications and comes equipped with Sharp’s award-winning touch technology.

The Windows collaboration display features an Internet of Things sensor unit to help monitor meeting environments. These sensors feed back to the Azure Digital Twins platform to communicate information on the following: • Occupancy: Sensors detect the presence of people in the room as well as the location of the speaker to automatically position the microphone.

• Temperature: Room temperature and relative humidity are automatically adjusted for comfort.

• Light: An ambient light sensor adjusts the room’s lighting to reduce eye strain.

• Air quality: Levels of eCO2 (Equivalent Carbon Dioxide) and TVOC (Total Volatile Organic Compounds) are continually measured and adjusted.

It also includes Sharp’s Pen-on-Paper experience, with a 30-point P-CAP Capacitive Touch and four button active pen to create an experience that is as close as possible to writing with a real pen on paper.

The display comes equipped with 4K camera for

videoconferencing, integrated wireless casting to easily share information from external devices, far field microphone and speakers, and USB-C single connection to reduce time spent setting up meeting equipment.

It’s all backed by the cloud to deliver outstanding ease of use and enable the continual analysis of meeting room conditions and usage. It is certified for Microsoft Teams and Skype for Business to offer high-quality audio and video.

The Windows collaboration display provides a

familiar experience because it is designed to work with tools such as Office 365 to bring conversations, content and tools together in one place for improved collaboration. Users can save up to ten minutes by simply entering a room and plugging in a laptop computer via USB-C cable! The connector provides high-speed, high-bandwidth data transfer for multiple functions, including 4K Video, internet network and application data. In addition, a wireless casing allows Windows and Android devices to share information as well.

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SIMPRO SOFTWARE

simPRO software C

omplete end-to-end job management software for your Audiovisual company.

Whether you work on high-end residential or commercial projects, simPRO helps organize and automate processes to maximize profitability.

With web-based solutions for the office and mobile apps for employees in the field, simPRO helps manage every aspect of your project: real-time job costing, progress billing, deposits, retainage, inventory control, maintenance and reporting — with ease.

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VIEWSONIC CORP.

ViewSonic LS850WU Laser Projector T

he ViewSonic® LS850WU is a native WUXGA (1920x1200) laser projector with 5,000 lumens of brightness. It will be launched into the market for under $2,500, making it an alternative option to pricier 4K laser projectors. With the feedback of AV installation/integrator partners, ViewSonic developed a high brightness, lower-cost laser projector to fit into the education space, especially medium- to large-sized classrooms.

The LS850WU features flexible installation functions that integrators can utilize in a number of settings. The WUXGA resolution in a laser-based projection system ensures long-term usage in an immersive environment and creates high-impact image reproduction.

The LS850WU has a robust form factor that easily allows it to be installed just about anywhere, and blend into a variety of mount situations. It is built for 24/7 operational use. The 360-degree orientation function allows the projector to be installed in just about any position and any angle from floor to ceiling, for flexible and creative installations, especially in uniquely shaped classrooms or smaller lecture halls. Installers can even mount the projector upside-down at a 45-degree angle or in a vertical position to project images in portrait mode.

Along with a number of connectivity options, the

ViewSonic LS850WU comes with a built-in HDBT receiver, ensuring that it can receive uncompressed HD video and audio with a single cable. This helps the installer reduce cable clutter without compromising performance or quality. For faster frame-by-frame action, the LS850WU comes with a 16ms input latency speed so that fast-moving videos and images are delivered smoothly and with less blur and fracturing.

The ViewSonic LS850WU features the company’s proprietary SuperColor™ technology that produces captivating color and image reproduction, as well as crisp, vivid graphics. The LS850WU comes with the Crestron® e-Control™ system and RoomView Express™ management software; it is Crestron and AMX® certified, to allow monitoring, managing and controlling of the projectors that have been deployed.

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VIEWSONIC CORP.

ViewBoard IFP8650 Gen 2 Display T

he ViewSonic® ViewBoard® IFP8650 Gen 2 is an 86inch interactive display. An upgraded version of the ViewBoard IFP50 series, the IFP8650 Gen 2 features an ultra-slim bezel design and enhanced touch screen with ultra-fine technology, as well as built-in 2.1 stereo speakers with subwoofer. A SmartPort™, along with some physical form factor changes, the ViewBoard IFP8650 Gen 2 continues to provide outstanding collaborative experiences.

It features native 4K Ultra HD (3840x2160) resolution and multiple connectivity options including: HDMI, Composite, VGA, YPbPr, SPIDF audio-out, USB 2.0 and 3.0, RJ45, RS232 in/out, OPS PC slot, SDM slot and Audio in/out, to connect to a wide variety of computing and multimedia devices. New ports now include SmartPort, a series of front-facing USB ports that follow current input channels; and a dedicated camera port so users can connect a camera to use between a slot-in PC or Android system, with no need to plug/ unplug when switching operating systems.

The IFP8650 Gen 2 now includes an enhanced 20-point touch-enabled panel, which can not only differentiate stylus tip sizes, but also offer two-color writing simultaneously, allowing multiple users to write or draw on the display’s surface. The new ultra fine touch screen also features reduced latency for a smoother, faster writing, drawing and annotating experience.

The ViewBoard IFP8650 Gen 2 interactive flat panel provides powerful computing for annotation and multimedia playback without the need for a PC. It comes with a built-in ARM quad-core processor and an Android operating system, making it twice as fast as previous iterations. This offers better application performance, more efficient memory usage and optimized hardware integration. With the improved processor power, the IFP8650 Gen 2 can handle multiple cast streams, allowing up to nine screens, with the vCast-

Sender utility. And, users have the option to utilize native Chromecast from any Chrome-enable devices.

The ViewBoard IFP50 series of interactive displays are “out—of-the-box” ready. The interactive annotation software bundle is integrated and allows users to write, highlight, edit and transform documents and images on the screen in real time. myViewBoard™ also features Single Sign-On that allows users to easily and securely log-in to multiple cloud drives, multiple meetings, etc., with a single sign on; QR Code Sharing which enables users to show unique QR codes on the ViewBoard display; as well as entity management and built-in on-

canvas browsing.

As one of the most user-friendly, easy-to-use interactive displays, the ViewBoard IFP8650 Gen 2 is packed with the latest features and technologies that allow users to continue to collaborate and share content in ways that work best for them, whether it’s directly on the display or between devices. The IFP8650 Gen 2 continues to deliver incredible picture quality, and now is even faster with its computing and enhanced responsive touch capabilities. Additional small features, such as the ability to input asset tags to each display for inventory control management, are part of the display.

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XTEN-AV LLC

XTEN-AV AI powered AV design platform X

TEN-AV is a first of a kind AV Design software, It’s a cloud based software powered with AI and Machine learning, XTEN-AV allows AV System integrators to design end to end professional AV system solutions as per AVIXA standards, Our algorithms perform complex Math and Physics calculations to derive the required specifications of Individual AV components, Algorithm then suggests the matching product from our database of 165,000 products, User has a choice to select from top AV Brands and products.

Our own cloud based drawing tool then generates following documents automatically 1) Line Schematics with port details 2) Signal Flow diagrams 3) Rack Layouts 4) Ceiling speaker layout 5) Cable Schedule with cable ID 6) Scope of work document 7) End customer proposals This is a proprietary technology and is patent pending.

These auto generated drawings can be edited in our drawing tool and can be converted to other formats such as Autocad, Visio etc. Users can also complete end customer proposal on our platform, We also have Specification search feature for thousands of AV products and if you have your own BOM just search and add products and get the drawings instantaneously

Benefits to Integrators & Designers: 1) By Automating AV drawings such as Line schematics, Rack layouts, Signal flow diagrams XTEN-AV saves a lot of time of AV designers and Draftsmen 2) No Manual effort required to do complex physics and Mathematical calculations Thereby Increasing accuracy and efficiency of AV designs and designers 3) By Automating AV documentation such as BOM, Cable schedule and scope of work document XTEN-AV saves time for Project managers and Engineers.

4) Enables sales team to complete AV designs and

customer proposals right on the spot within minutes at customer site.

5) This would bring fresh talent to the industry as the tool will enable them to learn and enhance their skills of AV design.

6) Project collaboration and CRM features for entire organization.

Check out our product demo link to see how it works https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AI2NFKMkYCc

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CRESTRON ELECTRONICS INC.

Crestron® DM-NVX-D30 T

he Crestron® DM-NVX-D30 is a compact AV-overIP decoder designed to function as a receiver. Featuring simple, secure web-based control and management, an HDMI® output, an analog audio output, and copper LAN connectivity, the DM-NVX-D30 offers a low-cost decoder solution for any DigitalMedia™ network AV installation. The DM-NVX-D30 is a basic decoder that receives a signal from a DM NVX encoder and feeds it to a display device via the HDMI output.

The DM-NVX-D30 can quickly and easily switch among multiple encoders on the network. The DMNVX-D30 is compatible with all DM NVX products and can be used in any network AV design.

DM NVX™ technology transports ultra, highdefinition 4K60 4:4:4 video over standard Gigabit Ethernet with no perceptible latency or loss of quality.

Now featuring pixel perfect processing technology; DM NVX offers the densest image with the finest detail-as good as direct source. Using standard network switches and CAT5e UTP wiring, DM NVX technology delivers a rock-solid, high-performance virtual matrix routing solution that is both economically advantageous and infinitely scalable for any enterprise or campus-wide application. Support for HDR10 and HDCP 2.2 ensures the ultimate in picture quality and compatibility for all of today’s varied media sources.

DM NVX technology ensures real-time, full-motion 4K60 video performance for the presentation of multimedia, videoconferencing, and live camera images. The DM-NVX-D30 includes built-in RS-232 and IR control ports for control of the connected display, camera, and other devices. Through its Ethernet connection to the control system, the DM-NVX-D30 provides a gateway

for controlling the display and source devices through the HDMI connections, potentially eliminating the need for any dedicated serial cables or IR emitters.

Setup of the DM-NVX-D30 is accomplished using a computer web browser. Full control and monitoring of the device is enabled through integration with a Crestron control system or the DM NVX Director™ virtual switching appliance.

A DM NVX system uses Crestron patented pixel perfect processing technology, which enhances natural and computer screen content such as still images and Excel spreadsheets containing fine details. Pixel perfect processing, which replaces the JPEG 2000 encoding

and decoding technology previously used in DM NVX devices, decodes and scales simultaneously to achieve imperceptible end-to-end latency of less than 1 frame.

The quality and latency of the source is maintained across a standard Gigabit network at any resolution up to 4K60 4:4:4.

The DM-NVX-D30 is a basic decoder that receives a signal from a DM NVX encoder and feeds it to a display device via the HDMI output. The DM-NVX-D30 can quickly and easily switch among multiple encoders on the network. The DM-NVX-D30 is compatible with all DM NVX products and can be used in any network AV design.

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CRESTRON ELECTRONICS INC.

Crestron DM 4KZ Product Line C

restron DM 4KZ endpoints and cards enable new and existing DM systems to handle full 4K60 4:4:4 video signals, as well as HDR video signals, without having to replace any wiring or switchers.

Any Crestron DM system that supports 4K can be upgraded to handle 4K60 4:4:4 and HDR by simply installing DM 4KZ based transmitters, receivers, and I/O cards. Crestron DigitalMedia™ was the world’s first AV signal distribution solution to deliver end-to-end 4K signal management for large-scale commercial and residential applications. DM 4KZ technology employs VESA® Display Stream Compression (DSC) to enhance the capabilities of DigitalMedia to handle the extreme bandwidth requirement of resolutions beyond 4K30 4:4:4 and 4K60 4:2:0. DSC is a lightweight, line-based 2:1 compression standard that delivers visually lossless performance for 4K60 4:4:4 and HDR signals. DSC is applied only to 4K60 4:4:4 and HDR input signals. All other signals are transported uncompressed.

Crestron is committed to our customers who have invested in DigitalMedia. That is why we invested in

development of DM 4KZ products, which make it possible to distribute 4K60 4:4:4 HDR video on existing DM infrastructure. Now, our customers can use the

same DM switcher chassis and DM cabling with new DM 4KZ input or output cards or boxes, transmitters, and receivers. It’s the perfect upgrade solution.

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CRESTRON ELECTRONICS, INC.

Network AV Decoder (DM-NVX-D80-IoAV) C

restron DM-NVX-D80-IoAV network AV decoder is an all-new solution that instantly transforms a display into a DM NVX™ endpoint. The DM NVX decoder plugs into the OPS (Open Pluggable Specification) port and is powered by the display, eliminating the need for messy cables and cumbersome power modules allowing displays to be flush mounted on the wall wherever you want. Now, most popular commercial displays are natively DM NVX ready.

DM-NVX-D80-IoAV greatly simplifies installation and eliminates programming. With its ability to integrate with Crestron XiO Cloud™, DM-NVX-D80-IoAV allows system managers to infinitely control each display from one centralized location. DM NVX™ technology transports ultra high-definition 4K60 4:4:4 video over standard Gigabit Ethernet with no perceptible latency or loss of quality. Now featuring pixel perfect processing technology; DM NVX offers the densest image with the finest detail-as good as direct source.

With the Crestron DM-NVX-D80-IoAV, integrators can now leverage the display’s internal DM NVX decoder, reducing the cost for their clients. Responding to industry demand for standards-based AV over IP solutions, Crestron worked with the world’s major

brands. The DM NVX-D80-IoAV provides more than just distribution of flawless 4K video. DM NVX network AV is a complete, infinitely scalable solution that also transports audio, USB and control. And now,

with the new Pixel Perfect Processing technology, DM NVX is the only network solution that delivers a flawless image ever time over any size network (1Gv, 2.5Gb, 5Gb, and 10Gb).

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CRESTRON ELECTRONICS, INC.

Crestron® DM-NVX-E30 T

he Crestron® DM-NVX-E30 is a compact AV over IP encoder designed to function as a transmitter.

Featuring simple, secure web-based control and management, an HDMI® input, an analog audio output, and copper LAN connectivity, the DM-NVX-E30 offers a low-cost encoder solution for any DigitalMedia network AV installation with PoE+ support. The DM-NVX-E30 is a basic encoder that allows a laptop computer, camera, or other media source to be connected via an HDMI cable and then transmitted over the network to one or many decoders. The DM-NVXE30 is compatible with all DM NVX products and can be used in any network AV design.

DM NVX™ technology transports ultra highdefinition 4K60 4:4:4 video over standard Gigabit Ethernet with no perceptible latency or loss of quality.

Now featuring pixel perfect processing technology; DM NVX offers the densest image with the finest detail-as good as direct source. Using standard network switches and CAT5e UTP wiring, DM NVX technology delivers a rock-solid, high-performance virtual matrix routing solution that is both economically advantageous and infinitely scalable for any enterprise or campus-wide 4K content distribution application. Support for HDR10 and HDCP 2.2 ensures the ultimate in picture quality and compatibility for all of today’s varied media sources.

The DM-NVX-E30 mounts conveniently to a flat surface or rack rail, and fits easily behind a flat panel display, above a ceiling-mounted projector, beneath a tabletop, or inside a lectern, AV cart, or equipment cabinet. All connections and LED indicators are positioned on the front and rear of the device, offering optimal access and visibility for a clean, serviceable installation. Power is provided by connecting to a PoE+ compliant Ethernet switch. The DM-NVX-E30 in-

cludes built-in RS-232 and IR control ports for control of the connected display, camera, and other devices under the management of a control system. Additional control capability is afforded by harnessing the CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) signal embedded in HDMI technology.

Through its Ethernet connection to the control system, the DM-NVX-E30 provides a gateway for controlling the display and source devices through the HDMI connections, potentially eliminating the need for any dedicated serial cables or IR emitters. Setup of the DM-NVX-E30 is accomplished using a computer web browser. Full control and monitoring of the device is enabled through integration with a Crestron control system (3-Series or later) or the DM-NVX-Directory™ virtual switching appliance. Engineered for demanding conference room and classroom applications, DM NVX technology ensures real-time, full-motion 4K60

video performance for the presentation of multimedia, videoconferencing, and live camera images.

A DM NVX system employs high-quality JPEG 2000 encoding and decoding using a patent-pending technique that decodes and scales simultaneously to achieve imperceptible end-to-end latency of just 25 ms or less (1.5 frames). Using DM NVX technology, interactive functions such as mousing and game play are fluid and natural. A DM NVX system is engineered for rock-solid stability and ultimate reliability. Forward Error Correction ensures that AV data is delivered without interruption regardless of interference around the network cable. Line-synchronized outputs ensure perfect synchronization of content across multiple displays for one-to-many applications such as digital signage or video walls. Variable Multicast TTL (Time To Live) enables traversing multiple network routers for optimal flexibility.

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CRESTRON ELECTRONICS, INC.

UC Video Smart Soundbar&Camera A

n all in one incredible front of room device, the Crestron® UC Video Conference Smart Soundbar & Camera (UC-SB1-CAM) eliminates the need to install additional microphones, speakers, or cameras.

Mounted on the wall or placed on a credenza beneath the main room display(s), the smart soundbar looks great and sounds even better in any small to medium sized meeting space.

High powered stereo speakers, adaptive beamforming microphone, and advanced digital signal processing deliver exceptional full duplex speakerphone performance with highly intelligible, echo free voice clarity. A perfect view of the room is achieved through the built in conferencing camera featuring HD 1080p video resolution, ultra wide 150º diagonal field of view, and Genius Framing digital autozoom.1 Its compact, all in one design reduces clutter on the conference table, and even accommodates rooms with no table at all.

The UC-SB1-CAM comprises a high performance AEC enabled speakerphone and camera. It is also available and designed for integration with any computer running UC conferencing or web collaboration software, as well as for general presentation of computer based AV content. A single USB 3.0 connection provides a plug and play interface to a computer.

The UC-SB1-CAM behaves like any USB Audio or USB Video class device, enabling use as a speaker,

microphone, and camera for all types of multimedia applications running on a computer. Even if you’re not on a call, you can use the smart soundbar to share content with everyone in the room, or make a professional recording of the meeting, with exceptional results.

The smart soundbar facilitates conversations with exceptional audio fidelity and pickup. Its integrated 180º far field microphone array faithfully captures voices throughout the room using adaptive beamforming technology. Its high powered, two way stereo speakers produce full, rich and real sounding audio.

High performance AEC technology achieves transparent full duplex performance free of distracting echo or noise. Additional digital signal processing assures optimal sound quality for an immersive experience.

The integrated Huddly IQ™ camera features an ultra wide angle 150º diagonal field of view to capture an entire conference room in Full HD 1080p video

resolution. High precision aspherical optics, 12 MP CMOS sensor, and advanced video processing ensure an immersive, crystal clear video image free from light or noise artifacts or optical aberrations.

Genius Framing digital autozoom intelligently detects the people in the room and frames them perfectly for an optimal view. With Genius Framing, there’s no need to control the camera manually or rely on stored presets. When conferencing, the camera image adjusts automatically to frame everyone in the shot.

Installation is a breeze using the integral hinged mounting bracket, which attaches easily to the wall and allows the soundbar to be tipped forward for full access to the rear panel connections. Once installed and connected, the soundbar is held upright magnetically for normal operation. The bracket allows for attachment to any wall surface using two screws. Alternately, the soundbar can be simply placed on a shelf or credenza.

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G&D NORTH AMERICA INC.

DP1.2-Vision-IP — 4K with KVM-over-IP™ D

P1.2-Vision-IP extender using KVM-over-IP™ for latency-free transmission and operation of 4K computer video via IP networks With KVM-over-IP™ G&D provides their customers with ideal solutions for the growing demand of integrated KVM components into existing network infrastructures. Customers benefit from the standardization of technology, flexibility and central administration, but also from decisive cost advantages, as existing cabling, switches and routers can continue to be used.

With G&D’s systems transmission takes place compressed via CAT cabling or optical fibres via standard IP-based networks on layer 3, with a data transmission rate of 1 Gbit/s per line.

With G&D¬¨¬•s powerful DP1.2-Vision-IP the KVM experts set a new milestone and offer a KVMover-IP™ extender that extends real 4K@60 Hz (4096 x 2160@60 Hz). It offers pixel-perfect video transmission for best possible performance and ideal hand-eye coordination. The extender deploys G&D’s bespoke compression algorithm. The High-Dynamic-ImageProcessing (HDIP) Level3 for highest video quality ensures completely lossless transmission and in comparison to “pure” A/V-systems also offers latency-free real-time operation.

The advantage of the reduced bandwidth are the improved possibilities of further processing. The DP1.2-Vision-IP is compatible and works according to G&D¬¨¬•s mix & match concept, meaning that the technical possibilities are almost unlimited. The DP1.2-Vision-IP either can be used as an extender or a matrix switch module. Thus, it can be easily connected with G&D¬¨¬•s KVM-over-IP™ matrix-switch system

ControlCenter-IP. While the network infrastructure takes over the transport of the KVM signals by using network switches and routers, the ControlCenter-IP contributes the logic. This way, if required, a lot of workplaces are able to access an equally high number of systems. Thus, UHD and 4K applications also benefit from the G&D KVM-over-IP™ matrix functions such as CrossDisplay-Switching, Scenario-Switching or the Push-Get function.

In particular for the AV industry, which require absolute reliability, the system offers significant safety features such as the G&D monitoring function.

Transmission and highlights:

- Compressed transmission using HDIP Level3 for highest video quality ensures latency-free real-time operation - KVM-over-IPTM matrix support for “real” 4K - Resolutions up to 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz (UHD@60Hz) or 4096 x 2160 @ 60 Hz (4K@60Hz) - Transmission via fibre optics up to 10,000 m - Support of PS/2 and USB keyboard and mouse - Comprehensive safety features such as Monitoring and SNMP and Screen-Freeze function - Redundant power supply - Finder LEDs to easily find devices in complex installations

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ROSS VIDEO

Ultritouch System Control Panel F

ull system, control solution only limited by your imagination! Ultritouch is a forward thinking, powerful, system control panel from Ross Video.

The panel is a 2RU rack-mountable touchscreen that combines traditional functionality while adapting workflows based on users fluent with smartphones.

Ultritouch adds a powerful new control option to Ross Video’s award-winning Ultrix connectivity platforms, and in addition, due to its integration of Dashboard, Ultritouch controls a host of other Ross equipment and 3rd party signal processing products. Ultritouch not only comes with an array of fully integrated, configurable control templates with paged operations and intuitive control workflows, but also allows users to develop

fully customizable virtual hard panel solutions for any application across any equipment using Dashboard custom panel support and extensive interoperability.

The Smart Touch feature integrates traditional

functionality with modern workflows, allowing you to build your panel around what you want to do and how you like to do it, not based on the number of buttons you have.

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THINKLOGICAL, A BELDEN BRAND

TLX1280 10G Video and KVM Matrix Switch T

he world’s largest and highest-capacity matrix, the TLX1280 is a protocol agnostic, non-blocking switch for complete, end-to-end routing of video, audio, KVM, USB and other AV and computer peripheral signals. Supporting 10Gbps of uncompressed bandwidth per port, the TLX1280 is scalable in increments of 32 ports up to 1280 ports, for a unidirectional 1280x1280 or a bidirectional 640x640 switch. The TLX1280 is based on a 10Gbps uncompressed signal transmission protocol, preserving signal integrity to provide distribution and switching of the high resolution 4K video.

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