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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: Vaddio Introducing the EasyIP TableMIC D with Dante Networked Audio

Key FeaturesThe EasyIP TableMIC D microphone is an excellent choice for improving the audio quality in videoconferencing rooms.Designed to reduce distracting noises that arise in the conference room, the microphone's solid metal base construction and engineered feet diminish table vibration noise that other table microphones experience.The top of the EasyIP TableMIC D features a capacitive touch control surface for silent button operation and a VU meter. The ability for AV Integrators to enable and disable button functionality during configuration can further simplify the end user's videoconferencing experience.With 360-degree coverage from three unidirectional condenser microphone elements, a single EasyIP TableMIC D microphone provides excellent coverage for a small meeting room. Pair up...

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ProAVNews: Planar Introducing Planar MGP Series Affordable, High Resolution, LED Video Walls

The new Planar® MGP Series is an indoor fine pixel pitch LED video wall ideal for budget-conscious organizations looking for a bright, bezel-free digital canvas to replace legacy technology such as front projection or tiled LCD video walls.  A Seamless Alternative Tiled LCD video walls have long delivered an affordable large canvas with high resolution that works well in many applications. However, many viewers struggle to see past the bezels—even when they're narrower than 1mm—which can disrupt on-screen content and tarnish the visual experience. Planar MGP Series' attractive price point lets organizations upgrade from legacy tiled LCD technology to a large, seamless LED canvas that offers similar resolution and brighter images, without the bezels. The Right Resolutions The Planar MG...

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ProAVNews: Extron Pure 4K/60 4:4:4 Transmission. Uncompressed. Zero Latency

Meet the DTP3 Series of digital twisted pair products that extend HDMI with optimal image quality. DTP3 products support 4K/60 4:4:4 HDMI signals and are HDCP 2.3 compliant. Video with embedded audio, control, and power can be sent up to 330 feet (100 meters) over a shielded CAT6A cable. To maximize image quality and eliminate latency, all supported video resolutions are transported without compression. The DTP3 T 202 transmitter includes an HDMI loop-through for local monitor use, and the DTP3 R 201 receiver provides audio de-embedding for convenient installation in professional environments. DTP3 Series products are backward compatible with the entire DTP® ecosystem and ideal for presentation venues, esports applications, and wherever needed to meet application requirements. Extron XTP D...

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ProAVNews: Extron Now You Can Extend SuperSpeed USB Devices with Our Latest Extenders

Extron is pleased to introduce the UCS 900 Series of fiber optic SuperSpeed USB extenders that extend USB data signals from peripheral devices to a host computer over fiber optic cable. These extenders are compatible with all USB standards up to USB 3.2 including previous standards, and support data rates up to 5 Gbps. The UCS FTR 900 Kit includes a transmitter, receiver, 10m (32.8 foot) multimode fiber optic cable, power supplies, and ZipClip® mounting brackets for easy, secure mounting of the transmitter and receiver in furniture, behind a display, or under a desk. The transmitter features a USB-C host connection and can be powered by the host computer. The receiver features a two-port USB hub for connecting remote peripherals. The UCS 900 Series easily extends USB cameras, conference sy...

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ProAVNews: Introducing The Bose Videobar VB1 All-in-One USB Conferencing System

The Bose Videobar™ VB1 is an all-in-one USB conferencing device that brings premium audio and video to small meeting areas — from huddle spaces to medium-sized rooms. Be seen clearly. Be heard and understood fully. Six beam-steering microphones automatically focus on voices in the room and reject noise. A 4K ultra-HD camera with autoframing delivers crystal-clear video, helping remote participants feel like they're in the room. Proprietary Bose sound supports multimedia presentations, plays Bluetooth® audio, and ensures voices on the call sound natural. Single-cable connectivity means there's no need for separate audio and video cables at the table, reducing clutter. Whether it's a quick morning check-in or a full-afternoon workshop, the Bose Videobar™ VB1 helps you huddle up, see more, he...

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