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Extron is excited to announce the immediate availability of the XPA U 758 eight channel half-rack amplifier. Offering eight channels at 75 watts per channel, the new XPA U 758 offers increased power, making it ideal for a wide range of applications. The XPA U 758 lets you install sixteen 75 watt channels in an unprecedented one rack space, without the need to waste empty rack spaces for ventilation. An Extron XPA Ultra amplifier lets you install more channels of more power into less space than ever before.Key Features75 watts rms output power per channel at 8 ohms, all channels drivenENERGY STAR® qualified amplifier Extron Patented CDRS™ - Class D Ripple Suppression Convection cooled, fanless operation can be stacked without extra rack space for ventilationEight channels in a 1U, half-rack...

The Extron HAE 100 4K Plus audio de-embedder and HAI 100 4K Plus audio embedder are high performance 4K/60 HDMI audio devices. The HAE 100 4K Plus extracts audio from a 4K HDMI source, and provides outputs for stereo and dual mono analog audio signals, as well as digital audio multi­channel or two-channel formats. The HAI 100 4K Plus embeds two­-channel analog audio, S/PDIF stereo digital audio, or S/PDIF multi­channel audio, onto the HDMI output signal. The HAE 100 4K Plus and HAI 100 4K Plus are HDCP compliant to ensure display of content-protected media and support data rates up to 18 Gbps, HDR, up to 12-bit Deep Color, 3D, and HD lossless audio. Both products are equipped with integrator ­friendly features such as EDID Minder®, HDMI input cable equalization, comprehensive LED status di...

Extron is pleased to welcome Daktronics to the Extron Quantum Ultra Certification program. Extron is working with industry-leading display manufacturers to guarantee consistent, stable presentation of source content when using professional displays with the Quantum Ultra 4K Videowall Processor. Displays that pass an extensive testing program are identified as Quantum Ultra Certified. The first Daktronics product to earn Quantum Ultra Certification is the NPN-4100 Series LED Video Wall Display utilizing the DI-6000 Display Interface. Quantum Ultra Certification BenefitsCollaboration between Extron and display manufacturers guarantees compatibility with Quantum UltraEnsures consistent and reliable operation between processor and displaysSimplifies system design by offering a selection of dev...

We are pleased to announce the immediate availability of the USBC-HDMI SM and USBC-DP SM Show Me® Cables. The cables provide the user interface for USB-C devices in an Extron TeamWork® collaboration system, allowing USB-C sources along with HDMI, DisplayPort, Mini DisplayPort, or VGA sources within the same furniture system or enclosure. The USBC-HDMI SM provides easy USB-C source selection with connectivity to an HDMI input on a TeamWork switcher while the USBC-DP SM allows USB-C source connectivity to a DisplayPort input in a TeamWork collaboration system. The operation is simple and convenient: Connect the Show Me cable to your source device and press the Share button to share your content on the main presentation display. The cables meet Section 508 accessibility standards and are cert...

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...