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Extron is working with MAXHUB to create simple, powerful control and collaboration solutions for modern workspaces. With these scalable solutions, Extron is integrating room control and automation, audio, and video switching and distribution capabilities with MAXHUB, Microsoft Teams Rooms®, and Zoom Rooms™ solutions. Our collaboration with MAXHUB brings Extron audiovisual capabilities to the MAXHUB room solutions, providing complete AV and conferencing across the enterprise. In addition, Extron and MAXHUB both have products certified for Microsoft Teams Rooms and Zoom Rooms that provide best in class performance and ease of use.Key FeaturesScalable Zoom Rooms and Microsoft Teams Rooms Solutions – Enable rooms of all sizes with capabilities to switch, distribute, extend, stream, enhance aud...

Extron has reduced the prices of our ISS 608 and ISS 612 digital seamless switchers for the dynamic presentation of HDMI, DisplayPort, and 12G‑SDI content at resolutions up to 4K/60. They combine true seamless switching with advanced Vector™ 4K scaling technology. Both switchers feature six HDMI 2.0 and two DisplayPort 1.2 inputs, providing full 18 Gbps support of signals up to 4K/60 with 4:4:4 chroma sampling on a single cable. The ISS 612 adds support for four 12G-SDI inputs and duplicate 12G-SDI Preview and Program outputs. HDCP 2.3 compliance ensures display of content-protected media and interoperability with other HDCP-compliant devices. Loaded with even more features and capabilities, the ISS 608 and ISS 612 are perfect at delivering true seamless digital signal switching in high-en...

Extron is pleased to introduce the DTP3 CrossPoint Series of configurable presentation matrixswitchers. These powerful products deliver high-performance matrix switching with HDMI and DTP3 inputs and outputs, audio DSP with AEC, Dante®, a power amplifier, and a control processor, all in a single box. Industry-leading DTP3 CrossPoint® matrix switchers feature reversible DTP3 I/O ports, enabling one unit to support multiple matrix configurations to suit the unique needs of each project. DTP3 CrossPoint 4K/60 Presentation Matrix Switchers are available in four sizes, providing flexible input / output configurations to match a wide range of system applications: DTP3 CrossPoint 884 Configurable from 8x12 to 12x8 DTP3 CrossPoint 662Configurable from 6x8 to 8x6 DTP3 CrossPoint 642Configurable fro...

Extron expanded their popular ShareLink® Pro line with the new ShareLink Pro 2000, a 4K Wireless Presentation System that enables anyone to present content from computers, tablets, or smartphones on a display for easy and cost-effective collaboration. It features advanced technology that supports simultaneous display of up to four sources, including an HDMI-connected device. The HDMI input supports wired devices, such as a signage player or other AV source. The ShareLink Pro 2000 has collaboration and moderator modes that facilitate both open and controlled collaboration environments. Connect USB room cameras and microphones to the ShareLink Pro for wireless UC collaboration with popular platforms like Teams® and Zoom™. When used with Extron GlobalViewer® Enterprise software, multiple unit...

Extron is excited to announce the immediate availability of the DA2 HD 8K L, an HDCP 2.3-compliant distribution amplifier for HDMI 2.1 signals. It supports resolutions up to 8K/30 @ 4:4:4, including 5K applications such as for Microsoft® Teams® 21:9 in Front Row installations. The dual-output distribution amplifier supports data rates up to 40.1 Gbps, HDR, Deep Color up to 12 bits, 3D, and HD lossless audio formats. It also provides CEC capability to streamline operation. For rock-solid performance, it features multiple Extron technologies. Two of these technologies are EDID Minder® Plus for support of additional memory blocks and Key Minder®, which ensures simultaneous distribution of HDCP-encrypted source content. Other integration-friendly features include automatic input equalization, ...