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The new AMP-X300, now shipping, and AMP-X50MP, shipping March 31st are modular, rack-mountable high-performance audio amplifiers that answer the need for a powerful, cost-effective, and ultra-versatile solution for meeting spaces and classrooms of all sizes.The unique modular design makes it super easy to configure and it ships with everything required to enable surface mounting, rack mounting, and ganging multiple units together. The AMP-X300 is a ½ RU versatile workhorse allowing 2 and 4 channel configurations, is 8-ohm/70-volt/100-volt switchable, all while providing 50% more power at less cost than the previous generation. The 4 channel AMP-X300 delivers 75 w per channel. If more power is required, it can be bridged to deliver 150 w per channel. Similarly, AMP-X50MP provides great vers...

What solutions does JP Lilley offer to help me communicate during the COVID-19 crisis? Temporary livestream and web conference solutions are available through our live event services. We offer a wide range of products from professional single camera and microphone setups to a more complex configuration featuring multiple cameras and a professional audio mixer for sound. When streaming, we can push your message and content to all of the popular destinations, such as Facebook Live, YouTube Live, LinkedIn, Livestream, Ustream, Wowza, and Twitch. We can stream to multiple destinations or just one. We can work directly with your IT team to send directly to your website if desired or use embed code to achieve this goal. With the web conferencing option, we can connect the latest presentatio...

 USB extension and routing couldn't be easier with this new range of products. Whether you need simple point-to-point extension or advanced routing and interoperability with our DM NVX® AV-over-IP products, Crestron has you covered. These products enable the extension and routing of any USB 1.1 or 2.0 device, such as keyboards, mice, game controllers, whiteboards, cameras, and storage devices, all in a convenient 1-gang form factor. Additionally, all USB-NX2 models include a new virtual hub feature which enables simultaneously control of a single host from up to five devices. 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​​​

Extron is pleased to introduce Extron Quantum® Ultra Connect 84 and Quantum Ultra Connect 128, videowall processors with eight and twelve HDMI inputs for systems with up to four or eight displays. They deliver the same high-quality scaling and real-time performance as Extron's Quantum Ultra processors. Vector™ 4K scaling and HyperLane® high-speed video bus technologies produce sharp, accurate output and deliver real-time performance unattainable by other videowall processors. A few of their many designer-friendly features include custom output resolutions, input and output image rotation, bezel compensation, and flexible window placement, which allows side-by-side, overlap, and picture-in-picture image positioning. For HDCP-encrypted content, Extron Key Minder® and SpeedSwitch® Technology ...

Extron is pleased to announce the immediate availability of the VM 100, a VESA mount kit that secures Extron products to the back of displays. The kit consists of a VESA display mounting plate and a product base plate that is compatible with 75 mm and 100 mm VESA hole patterns. The mounting system is expandable with additional product base plates, sold separately. Streamlining integration, the VM 100 mounting kit allows products such as a signal extension receiver, amplifier, small form-factor PC, or power supply to be secured discreetly to the rear of a flat panel display in just a few minutes. Key FeaturesConveniently mount devices behind a display Compact VESA display mounting system for 2" (50.8 mm) high, 6" (152.4 mm) deep, quarter-rack width productsVM 100 K consists of a VESA displa...