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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 New Product - XPA Ultra FX Amplifier Line Expands with High Power and Energy Savings

The XPA U 4004 FX is a four channel, multi-zone, high performance audio amplifier. This ENERGY STAR qualified amplifier can deliver 400 watts simultaneously into 8 ohm, 4 ohm, 70 volt, and 100 volt loads, independently configurable per channel. Each channel of an adjacent pair dynamically draws power from the pair's total wattage, delivering optimal power where it's needed according to system requirements. This exceptional flexibility allows a single unit to be set up in a variety of configurations to support large systems with multiple speaker types. The XPA U 4004 FX features two exclusive technologies that work together to provide exceptional energy savings. ECO Standby automatically maximizes the time the amplifier operates in its lowest possible power state, while the Extron-exclusive...

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ProAVNews: Extron DTP3 Wallplate Transmitter for USB-C and HDMI

Extron is excited to introduce the DTP3 T 212 D, a two-gang decorator-style transmitter that sends USB-C®, HDMI, audio, and control up to 330 feet (100 meters) over a shielded CAT 6A cable. It supports video resolutions up to 4K/60 @ 4:4:4 and is HDCP 2.3 compliant. For maximum image quality and minimal latency, all supported video resolutions are transported without compression. This handy wallplate transmitter includes many of the same integrator-friendly features you expect with a DTP family member, such as EDID Minder®, auto-switching between inputs, and bidirectional RS-232 pass-through for remote AV device control. A separate analog input enables audio embedding alongside the video signal. Also, it shares remote power with a DTP3-enabled product over the same twisted pair connection ...

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ProAVNews: Extron Unleash the Power of 4K with Our Multi-Channel Recording and Streaming Processor

Extron is excited to introduce the SMP 401 Multi-Channel 4K Recording and Streaming Media Processor, the latest addition to our SMP family. The SMP 401 is a high-performance all-in-one 4K/60 processor that easily captures, switches, scales and distributes AV sources and presentations. Powerful processing with H.264/H.265 encoding provides up to five recordings and six streams concurrently. The SMP 401 captures a variety of sources from three HDMI 2.0 inputs, two RTP/RTSP virtual inputs, and an optional 12G-SDI input. Additionally, the advanced audio DSP facilitates independent mixing per channel and supports line or mic level audio, with phantom power for microphones. The user-friendly front panel LCD screen enables video preview for confidence monitoring, and simple menu navigation for ea...

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ProAVNews: Introducing JBL Venue Synthesis 3D Acoustic Simulation Software

Venue Synthesis is JBL's next-generation 3D acoustic simulation software, designed from the ground up to allow system designers and engineers to accurately predict the acoustical and mechanical performance of JBL sound systems. The streamlined and intuitive user interface expedites the entire design process, allowing system designers to transition from conception to deployment in record time. The new, advanced acoustic engine generates high-resolution simulations to accurately match real-life performance, while the sophisticated mechanical engine generates precise system reports and array statistics. Offering unparalleled simplicity, accuracy, and speed, Venue Synthesis stands as the ultimate sound system design tool for any situation.

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ProAVNews: Introducing AMX SVSI N3300 Encoders & Decoders with Dante AV-H and New USB-C Modules for AMX HydraPort

AMX SVSI N3300 Encoders & Decoders with Dante AV-H The AMX SVSI N3300 series offers 4K60 H.26x and Dante AV-H streaming and is ideal for classrooms, casinos, courtrooms, and to provide the best video quality locally and the lowest bandwidth video for remote viewing or recording when required. The N3300s also feature USB 3.0 external drive video recording, and high-security network support. Three New USB-C Modules for AMX HydraPort Architectural Connectivity A new USB-C to HDMI Module with Retractable Cable provides a dedicated video connection for outputting content from laptops and mobile devices to in-room video networks. Additionally, two new USB-C charging modules are available – with or without an included power supply. To learn more about these products, get a free quote or to sc...

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