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Extron Now Shipping SMP 401! The SMP 401 Multi-Channel 4K Recording and Streaming Media Processor, the latest addition to our SMP family is now shipping! 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 nav...

Extron is excited to introduce our MLC Plus 400, an all-in-one control system featuring an elegant 4" color touchscreen. As with all Extron MediaLink Plus controllers, it combines an familiar user interface with a powerful control processor in one compact product. Intuitive button layout templates available within Global Configurator are designed to support common AV functions like display power, source selection, and volume control. The provided pre-defined templates aid with setup and configuration by eliminating the need to create custom GUIs or workflows from scratch. With the new MLC Plus 400, you can quickly and effortlessly create clean, easy-to-read AV control interfaces which are ideal for classrooms, boardrooms, or any environment that would benefit from an all-in-one, compact Et...

Extron expanded their powerful, space-saving FOX3 PowerCage® platform with three new single-slot fiber optic scaling receiver modules. Designed specifically for the PowerCage 411 enclosure, the FOX3 SR 311 PC, FOX3 SR 301 PC, and FOX3 SR 201 PC are compact new modules that provide long-haul extension of HDCP-compliant HDMI video with embedded audio and RS-232 control, as well as optional USB or USB HID signals. Engineered for exceptional high resolution image performance, they use Extron all-digital technology to deliver perfect pixel-for-pixel, uncompressed transmission of images up to 4K/60 @ 4:4:4 over two fibers or mathematically lossless 4K/60 @ 4:4:4 over one fiber. Designed specifically for AV and KVM systems, these new fiber optic scaling receivers also include many integrator-frie...

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...