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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: Meet Crestron Flex MM

Transform more rooms into collaboration spaces  Today's hybrid reality demands increased UC capacity, an upgraded experience, and a way to bridge the distance between the office or classroom and home like never before. Flex MM answers the call. A great experience, from IT to End User Office workers, educators, and IT agree: Flex MM makes it easier – and more enjoyable – to get things done, from installation to collaboration. 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

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ProAVNews: Extron Full-Featured Annotation Processor with 4K Scaling and USB Extension

The Extron Annotator 401 is a high performance, hardware-based annotation processor that enables users to draw, point, or type over live presentations. It is HDCP 2.3 compliant and supports HDMI signals from 480i up to 4K/60 with 4:4:4 color sampling. Duplicate HDMI outputs can be configured to drive multiple displays with selectable annotation, menu, and cursor visibility. The on-screen menu allows for quick and easy annotation, which can be can done using any combination of local or extended touch displays, keyboards, or other HID devices. It supports 32 total device connections. Annotated images may be printed or saved to internal memory, a USB flash drive, or a network location. Engineered for professional environments, the Annotator 401 is your ultimate 4K/60 solution for dynamic, mul...

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ProAVNews: Now Shipping: Vaddio Ceiling Speaker

The Vaddio Ceiling Speaker is optimized for easy installation and accurate voice reproduction. Ideal for conference rooms and classrooms. Key Features: 2-way speaker optimized for vocal clarityCeiling or wall mountableMagnetic speaker grille and removable phoenix-style plugIncluded ceiling tile braceTo 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

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ProAVNews: Extron Our First Ultra-Wide Touchscreen Puts Everything Within Reach

Extron is excited to introduce our first ultra-wide touchpanel, the TLP Pro 1230WTG. Featuring a vibrant 12" 1920x720 resolution touchscreen, the ultra-wide format enhances user experiences since it allows multiple tasks to be seen and managed at the same time. The TLP Pro 1230WTG provides ample screen space to simultaneously display full AV system controls, video preview and annotation controls. The TLP Pro 1230WTG features an HDMI video preview input that supports high resolution HDCP compliant video from an HDMI source. It also supports annotation when used in conjunction with an Extron Annotator. The sleek, low-profile design minimizes visual obstructions and improves collaboration engagement in a wide variety of applications. Key Features12" ultra-wide capacitive touchscreen with 1920...

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ProAVNews: Extron Now Shipping! 800 Watt Dante Amplifier with DSP Designed Specifically for Subwoofers

The NetPA U 8001 SUB is a Dante-enabled, ENERGY STAR qualified, subwoofer amplifier that delivers 800 watts in a half rack, 1U, plenum rated enclosure. With its integrated DSP, the NetPA U 8001 SUB includes essential signal processing for systems that include a subwoofer. Dante connectivity offers the ability to meet the requirements of complex, decentralized systems while Dante Domain Manager and AES67 support ensure wide compatibility with enterprise configurations and other network audio devices. Exceptional thermal design provides the ability to install units without using rack spaces for ventilation, conserving precious rack space. The NetPA U 8001 SUB is a highly efficient advanced Class D amplifier that features selectable auto‑standby with fast wake up and our patented CDRS – Class...

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