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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 Discover Our New 4K Wireless Presentation System with ConferenceShare

Extron expanded their popular ShareLink® Pro line with the new ShareLink Pro 2000, a 4K Wireless Presentation System that enables anyone to present content from computers, tablets, or smartphones on a display for easy and cost-effective collaboration. It features advanced technology that supports simultaneous display of up to four sources, including an HDMI-connected device. The HDMI input supports wired devices, such as a signage player or other AV source. The ShareLink Pro 2000 has collaboration and moderator modes that facilitate both open and controlled collaboration environments. Connect USB room cameras and microphones to the ShareLink Pro for wireless UC collaboration with popular platforms like Teams® and Zoom™. When used with Extron GlobalViewer® Enterprise software, multiple unit...

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ProAVNews: DATAPATH Available Now: Aetria Touch

The latest addition to our Aetria solution, the Aetria touch, is now available. Providing quick and easy management of content displayed on any video wall within the Aetria environment, this sleek 10.1" touch panel is designed to sit on an operator's desk or be affixed to a wall, and connects directly to the Aetria control network via an ethernet connection with optional POE. Fully secured using device encryption and Aetria User Rights Management, users can select the video wall they'd like to manage, and open and close layout files as the situation demands. Access to Layouts, Templates and all source types is available to all Aetria Touch users. The additional, optional Aetria Touch Pro interface allows users to open sources as individual windows and use touch gestures to place them on th...

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ProAVNews: Atlona Now Shipping the OME-CS31-SA Series

AV Presentation and Collaboration System Atlona is  pleased to announce that our new OME-CS31-SA Series products are now shipping! These presentation and collaboration systems feature AV switching, USB routing, audio mixing, amplification, and control making them ideal for modern classroom and meeting environments. Applications Classrooms — In addition to the AV switching, audio amplification, USB routing, and control needed by modern classrooms, the OME-CS31-SA provides additional features for education environments including ducking program audio for an instructor microphone and muting the system for public address messages. Conference Rooms — The OME-CS31-SA is an all-in-one solution for hybrid meeting spaces that need AV switching, audio amplification, USB routing, and display con...

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ProAVNews: Roland V-160HD Version 3.0 Now with 3 AUX Buses

V-160HD Version 3.0The Roland V-160HD HD Streaming Video Switcher's latest update brings a number of new features to this powerful solution for live events. This free update adds 2 additional AUX buses, multi-view display on the iPad Remote app via USB (compatible iPad required), and several additional improvements.To learn more about these products, 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

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ProAVNews: Extron Now Shipping! 8K HDMI Distribution Amplifier with EDID Minder Plus

Extron is excited to announce the immediate availability of the DA2 HD 8K L, an HDCP 2.3-compliant distribution amplifier for HDMI 2.1 signals. It supports resolutions up to 8K/30 @ 4:4:4, including 5K applications such as for Microsoft® Teams® 21:9 in Front Row installations. The dual-output distribution amplifier supports data rates up to 40.1 Gbps, HDR, Deep Color up to 12 bits, 3D, and HD lossless audio formats. It also provides CEC capability to streamline operation. For rock-solid performance, it features multiple Extron technologies. Two of these technologies are EDID Minder® Plus for support of additional memory blocks and Key Minder®, which ensures simultaneous distribution of HDCP-encrypted source content. Other integration-friendly features include automatic input equalization, ...

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