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Pre-Planning and DesignWe have worked with the Central Pennsylvania Chapter of JDRF for many years and have a trusted relationship. Project discussions started in the fall/winter timeframe of 2018 with only the name of the event "Black Tie - Boots and Bling" and that renowned, Platinum-selling, hit songwriter and dynamic performer Eric Paslay would be the featured artist.The design for the event was left up to our team to provide a creative solution using in-house technology while meeting a modest production budget. Additional budget hurdles included a larger venue space, compared to the previous year, as well as compromising on an appropriate live sound system for the sound engineer touring with Eric Paslay.The initial set design and budget was provided to JDRF in January of this year.Thi...

Depending on the device, application, and location there may be times when it becomes necessary to clean your Extron product. Frequently touched devices such as touchscreens and button panels require regular cleaning to ensure their surfaces remain sanitary. Plastic surfaces and cosmetic finishes can be damaged by long term exposure to chemicals; therefore, Extron recommends the following guidelines when cleaning our products. All Extron products can safely be cleaned with: 70% concentration or higher Isopropyl Alcohol Disinfectant cleaners that:Are non-ammonium based (e.g. contains no ammonium chloride) Contain 2% or less sodium hypochlorite (e.g. 2% bleach, 98% water) Regardless of the device, it is important to follow these general guidelines when cleaning: If possible, unplug the devic...

Extron is pleased to introduce XTP WindoWall®, an exciting enhancement that brings videowall capabilities to XTP Systems®. Utilizing XTP® scaling receivers, XTP WindoWall enables a mix of full screen and image magnification across multiple displays. Up to eight videowalls can be supported within an XTP system, and up to eight assignable presets are available per wall for quick and easy viewing between different image arrangements. Convenient software features such as drag and size layout configuration, mullion compensation, and the ability to create multiple presets expedite the setup process. XTP WindoWall makes XTP the ideal solution for adding videowall functionality to a board room or expanding XTP system capabilities within emergency operations centers and other mission-critical appli...

Extron is pleased to announce the immediate availability of the Cable Cubby® Drawer, a modular under-table mounted cable access drawer for AV connectivity plus USB power. When open, its flexible design provides easy access to connected cables and stored devices, such as display remotes, mice, or a keyboard. The smooth-gliding drawer features openings located toward the rear of the compartment that accommodate up to six single-space AAP™ AV Connectivity Modules. The modules are available in a wide variety of popular signal formats. For streamlined installation, an integrated cable management system facilitates cable routing to an AV system. Both sizes of the Cable Cubby Drawer are available in a discreet black finish. The drawer front can be customized or painted by the integrator to match ...

The sleek new Crestron Flex MX150 console is all you need to transform any space into a highly-effective meeting and collaboration space – and it connects to the room display with just a single cable. It combines all the must-have features people need, with the fast, secure cloud provisioning and management required by technology managers. Crestron Flex MX150 offers the unique flexibility to run native Microsoft Teams® or Zoom Rooms™ software, while still allowing BYOD mode. Thus, for organizations, it delivers the familiar Microsoft Teams or Zoom experience to employees, while still providing the ability to connect to laptops for other meetings. To learn more about this product, get a free quote or to schedule a demo send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 800.554.5539​​​