Networks and Signal Distribution

The Most Powerful Extron Control Processors Yet

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Extron IPCP Pro xi

Extron announces the IPCP Pro xi series high performance control processors, designed to keep pace with the increasing size and complexity of current AV control systems with up to four times more memory and "significantly-enhanced" processing power.

As well as performance increases, the processors feature advanced security standards and gigabit Ethernet, ensuring compatibility with multiple TouchLink Pro touchpanels and network button panels using standard network infrastructure. The range features eight models, making it easy for customers to match the right IPCP Pro xi control processor to the application in question.

The series can be configured using Global Configurator Plus or Global Configurator Professional software. Customers can also program them using Extron Global Scripter. For enterprise-wide applications, GlobalViewer enterprise provides centralised AV resource monitoring, management and control over a computer network. In addition, the IPCP Pro xi series supports Extron LinkLicense, further enhancing the capabilities of Pro Series control systems.

The compact processors come in quarter- and half-rack sizes, and feature a DIN rail mount option for additional mounting flexibility.

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Dante Adds Video, Creating First 1G Standard

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Dante AV Module

The Dante AV Module officially debuted at ISE 2019 in Amsterdam and will be commercially available to manufacturers in mid-2019.

Well known as the developer of the Dante audio networking technology, Audinate finally adds video with Dante AV, a video-over-IP solution for manufacturers.

As the first 1G standard for AV-over-IP, it’s only rival is the AV-over-IP standard for 10G, the SDVoE Alliance platform.

The Dante AV Module supports one video channel and 8 bi-directional channels of uncompressed Dante audio. The Dante AV Module is capable of sending video (up to 4K 3840×2160) over a 1G network (800 Mbps recommended maximum bit rate) and includes control, transport and synchronization.

The architecture is codec-agnostic so manufacturers can use the codec of their choice and still get the benefits of Dante. With Dante AV, both signals route via a single interface (using the Dante Controller software). With Dante API, you can customize their user interface.

Dante AV Module

The Dante AV Module is available with the Dante AV Product Design Suite. The Product Design Suite incorporates the Dante AV Module and includes a set of hardware documents and software to create complete interoperable AV products quickly.

This design suite includes a JPEG2000 codec supporting 4K/60 4:4:4 video, “visually lossless” with low latency over a 1Gbps network. It also implements HDCP for copyright protection.

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Platinum Tools Launches ezEX38 RJ45 Connector

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Platinum Tools ezEX38 RJ45 Connector

The ezEX38 from Platinum Tools is an RJ45 connector designed for smaller insulation diameters typically found in Cat5e and smaller Cat6 cabling, with a simple one piece/pass through design with no bars or liners.

It features the same unique patented Hi-Lo stagger load bar, allowing conductors to pass through the front end of the connector to easily verify the wiring sequence before termination. The insulation diameter of the conductor is 0.84-0.97mm, while the maximum outer diameter is 7.36mm.

The connector features 50 micron gold-plated contacts, and is compatible with Cat 5e, 6 and 6A cabling. It is TIA, TAA, RoHS, UL and FCC compliant, with solid or strand 24-22AWG. The compatible crimping tool is the Platinum Tools EXO Crimp Frame and EXO-EX Die (100061C).

The ezEX38 is available now.

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Extron Debuts 18G, 4K/60 Seamless Switcher, Scaler

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Extron ISS 608

Extron announces the ISS 608, an 8-input seamless switcher for the presentation and scaling of DisplayPort and HDMI content at resolutions up to 4K/60 @ 4:4:4 at a maximum data rate of 18Gbps.

Features include Extron Vector 4K scaling technology and multiple transition effects, as well as logo insertion, video keying and PiP to complement primary content. An independent preview output facilitates confident content delivery. For streamlined integration the switcher provides audio management and multiple control options, including an intuitive front panel, RS232 and ethernet. Matrix mode adds automatic seamless transitions to any matrix switcher with HDMI outputs.

In total the ISS 608 provides six HDMI 2.0 and two DisplayPort 1.2 inpurts with support for signals up to 4096 x 2160 at 60Hz with 4:4:4 colour sampling. HDCP 2.2 compliance and Extron technologies such as Key Minder ensure compatibility with high value encrypted 4K content. Transition effects include wipes with selectable directiono and duration, a dissolve with selectable duration and a seamless cut, ensuring distracting jumps, glitches and delays for clean, production-style source switching. Separate preview and program outputs enable the operator to review sources on a local monitor before switching to the viewing audience.

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ATEN: Red Dot Award for Best Design Networked AV.

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Aten’s 4K HDMI over IP extender VE8950 takes a Red Dot Award for Best Design Networked AV.

The ATEN VE8900 / VE8950 delivers visually lossless 1080p/4K AV signals with low latency over long distance via a standard Gigabit network. 

ATEN VE8900

The solution addresses the challenges that system integrators encounter when implementing AV-over-IP solutions and provides an effective, easy-to-use, and economical digital signage solution with the following features and advantages:

  • Daisy-chainable
  • Up to 4096 x 2160
  • Extra audio channel
  • Control: built-in webGUI 
  • Supports vertical displays 
  • USB touchscreen support 
  • Videowall and matrix function 
  • RS-232, infrared pass-through

From a simple point-to-point setup, to hundreds of endpoints, the VE8900 / VE8950 is expected to offer flexibility, scalability and multi-functionality in extender, splitter, matrix switch, and video wall applications. This lets you expand your AV network coverage without cable clutter or extra network switches while also lowering per-port costs.

The VE8900 / VE8950 allows you to effortlessly switch input sources via top panel pushbuttons/ID display and offers simple configuration that requires no extensive IT experience. No additional server PCs or software required. You can manage your AV over IP system by logging in to any receiver or transmitter from the web GUI.

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