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John Kurtinecz is Vice President of JP Lilley focusing on technical products and services facing the audio, video and presentation communities. John is a member of InfoComm International, ICIA which is now known as AVIXA, a member of various business chambers throughout the region, and Hershey Harrisburg Regional Visitors Bureau. In 1995 John was among the first 26 people in the world to achieve CTS-I certification by InfoComm International. He has been actively serving the AV industry for 31 years. His drive and vision will continue to lead the audio, video and presentation industry for many years to come.

ProAVNews: Extron Now Shipping! USB-C to HDMI Interface Designed for Reliable ProAV Installations

Extron is pleased to announce the immediate availability of the USB‑C HD 101 interface that converts USB‑C® signals to HDMI, providing an easy way to integrate USB‑C sources into an existing AV system. The interface provides up to 60 watts of power to charge a connected USB‑C source device and it supports USB‑C Alt Mode video resolutions up to 4K/60 for use by any AV device or system with an HDMI input. The internal Extron Everlast™ power supply uses USB Power Delivery to provide power and charging capabilities to a source laptop. For convenient mounting, the unit can be located within furniture or under a table using the included ZipClip 200 mounting accessory. The compact one-quarter rack width metal enclosure can also mount in an equipment rack with an optional rack mounting shelf. Key ...

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ProAVNews: Extron Our Most Powerful NetPA Ultra Amplifier Offering 2 x 200 Watts, Dante, and DSP

The Extron NetPA U 2002 SB is an ENERGY STAR qualified, Dante-enabled audio power amplifier with flexible outputs that can drive 8 ohm, 4 ohm, 70 volt, or 100 volt loads in a half rack, convection cooled, plenum rated enclosure that includes rack mount hardware. The bridgeable outputs can deliver two 200 watt channels into low impedance systems or one 400 watt channel into low or high impedance systems. Onboard audio DSP includes a 6x6 mix matrix, filters, and dynamics. Four mic/line inputs and two line outputs can be utilized as Dante endpoints or as additional inputs to the onboard DSP. System monitoring provides detailed amplifier status via the Dante connection. The NetPA U 2002 SB features Extron's patented highly efficient Class D amplifier design with CDRS – Class D Ripple Supressio...

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ProAVNews: Extron Now Shipping! Industry-Leading Fiber Systems for 4K Video, Audio, Control, and USB

Extron is pleased to announce the immediate availability of select models of our popular new FOX3 Series, the latest high-performance family of fiber optic extenders and matrix switchers for end-to-end distribution of 4K video, audio, control, USB, and 3D sync. This enterprise fiber platform supports HDMI 2.0 data rates up to 18 Gbps and is HDCP 2.3 compliant for the secure transmission of uncompressed 4K/60 4:4:4 video over two fibers or mathematically lossless video over one fiber. Every FOX3 extender supports HDMI 2.0 specifications including Deep Color up to 12-bit. Select models feature Extron-exclusive Vector™ 4K scaling technology to ensure the best-in-class image quality while integrated USB functionality enables seamless support of enterprise-wide KVM applications. Delivering exce...

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ProAVNews: Extron Now Shipping! 4K/60 HDMI DTP2 Receiver and Switcher with Audio De-Embedding

Extron is thrilled to announce that the DTP2 R 212 and the DTP2 R 212 SA next generation DTP2 Series switching receivers are now shipping! They provide all-new performance and capabilities. Both models feature DTP2 inputs designed to work with Extron DTP®‑enabled products for distribution of HDMI and audio, as well as bidirectional RS-232 and IR signals up to 330 feet (100 meters) over a shielded CATx cable. In addition, an HDMI input provides connectivity for a video source, such as an Extron ShareLink, located near the display to support collaboration environments. They are HDCP 2.3 compliant and support video signals at resolutions up to 4K/60 at 4:4:4 color sampling, including 4K HDR. Audio de-embedding and Ethernet remote control facilitate integration in professional environments. Th...

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ProAVNews: Vaddio NOW SHIPPING: EasyIP CeilingMIC D

EasyIP CeilingMIC D overhead microphones with Dante networked audio deliver professional audio quality for superior conferencing experiences.   Key Features:  Dante networked audio signal for easy system routing Three-element array head with LED mute status indicator Design allows for custom ceiling drop cable length and easy installation Built-in digital signal processor (DSP)  EasyIP CeilingMIC D complements most interiors with its sleek design featuring smooth lines and quality acoustical fabric wrap. These overhead microphones are a great alternative to a custom installation or table microphones. Ceiling-mounted microphones create a clean look in your conference room or meeting space and eliminate table clutter. Vaddio's EasyIP CeilingMIC D is ideal for drop tile ceiling...

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