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Extron is pleased to announce the immediate availability of the TLSI 201, an Interactive Wayfinding Interface that provides real-time meeting space availability, status, and location information using a centralized display. Designed to connect directly with Extron Room Scheduling panels, the Interactive Wayfinding Interface enables users to easily locate meeting spaces and make ad hoc meeting reservations. Simply configure the TLSI 201 interface using free Extron Room Agent™ software to view and book meeting spaces for the current day or week in list or map view layouts. Whether your next meeting is scheduled or impromptu, Extron Wayfinding and Room Scheduling solutions save time and take the hassle out of locating and scheduling meetings. Key FeaturesFind and book a meeting space for curr...

Extron and GoToRoom Extron is pleased to announce Extron and GoTo are now integrating audio, video, and control technologies with LogMeIn's GoToRoom conference room solution. Basic Extron and GoToRoom systems include an Extron IP Link Pro processor that provides everything needed to control a broad variety of conferencing and audiovisual functions in a room with a Dolby Voice System. For larger or more elaborate meeting room configurations, an Extron TouchLink Pro touchpanel can be added as an additional point of control. This scalable, turn-key solution also incorporates advanced ethernet monitoring of GoToRoom so you can automate a space by simply joining or leaving a meeting. Extron is helping customers deploy simple, scalable meeting solutions in their workspaces and across their enter...

With a NetPA Ultra amplifier, you get all the advantages of our award winning XPA Ultra amplifiers combined with the power of Dante network audio distribution. Dante connectivity makes it easy to distribute audio from a centralized location to decentralized remote amplifiers throughout a facility, building, or campus using standard network hardware. This ENERGY STAR qualified amplifier also offers integrated DSP, allowing a single device to function as a complete audio system endpoint. NetPA Ultra power amplifiers provide system scalability, easier installation, and simplified wiring, while meeti ng the stringent quality requirements of professional audio installations. Key FeaturesReceives audio from the Dante audio network and from analog mic/line level inputs100 watts rms output power p...

Extron is pleased to introduce the USB-C HD 101 interface that converts USB-C® signals to HDMI, providing an easy way to integrate USB-C sources into an existing AV system. The interface provides up to 60 watts of power to charge a connected USB-C source device and it supports USB-C Alt Mode video resolutions up to 4K/60 for use by any AV device or system with an HDMI input. The internal Extron Everlast™ power supply uses USB Power Delivery to provide power and charging capabilities to a source laptop. For convenient mounting, the unit can be located within furniture or under a table using the included ZipClip 200 mounting accessory. The compact one-quarter rack width metal enclosure can also mount in an equipment rack with an optional rack mounting shelf. Key FeaturesConnects USB-C® sourc...

Extron is pleased to introduce the MGP 641, a multi-window processor for scaling and presenting up to four 4K/60 4:4:4 source signals on a single screen. Extron's exclusive Vector™ 4K scaling engine ensures downscaled and upscaled content is presented with unequaled image quality. In addition to four HDMI 2.0 inputs, the HDCP 2.3-compliant processor includes an HDMI background input for presenting live, non-scaled content behind source windows. HDMI 2.0 and DTP2 outputs deliver duplicate signals to local and remote displays, which can be located up to 330 feet (100 meters) away. It features customizable window layouts, logo keying, window transition effects, as well as source and output rotation. Embedded audio can be passed to the DTP2 or HDMI output or extracted to the analog outputs, si...