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Extron is pleased to announce the immediate availability of the new 16x8 and 16x16 models to the DXP HD 4K PLUS Series of high-performance HDMI matrix switchers. These new HDCP 2.3-compliant models complement the current 4x2 to 8x8 offerings, featuring the same performance and capabilities. They support data rates up to 18 Gbps and video resolutions up to 4K/60 with 4:4:4 color sampling, HDR, Deep Color up to 12-bit, 3D, HD lossless audio formats, and CEC. The matrix switchers also facilitate easy integration into a wide variety of professional AV applications, with audio de-embedding and audio breakaway capabilities. Automatic cable equalization and output reclocking ensures signal integrity. These features combined with multiple control options make the DXP HD 4K PLUS Series ideal for ap...

Extron is pleased to announce that through our new partnership with Poly, we are developing new, scalable integration options for Extron control systems, audio devices, and signal switching for Poly Room Solutions for Microsoft Teams Rooms® and Zoom Rooms™ solutions. Together, Extron and Poly are poised to deliver complete AV and conferencing control across the enterprise. As one of our first developments, a simple tap on the Poly GC8 touchpanel can manage the meeting experience as well as send commands that trigger automation events for display power, shades, lighting, and more. Key FeaturesEffortlessly combines Poly meeting room products with Extron's powerful AV device control for an ideal Microsoft Teams Rooms, Zoom Rooms, or BYOD meeting experienceEnables scalability of Poly conferenc...

EMS Express Mobile Software – Quantum® Ultra is now available for videowall control from Windows® 10 platform devices, including Microsoft® Surface. EMS-Quantum Ultra combines the freedom of wireless control with an easy to use application. The software is operated with familiar finger gestures, such as drag and drop, swipe, and tap. A few of its many capabilities include preset selection, window sizing, source selection, and other common operational tasks. It allows up to 10 users to control one or more videowalls. The software can operate alone or in tandem with Extron's VCS and a control system. These powerful features combined with the user-friendly interface make this app an ideal solution for corporate conference rooms, command and control centers, network operations hubs, and other ...

The Extron SSP 200 is a high-performance Surround Sound Processor designed for Pro AV applications in corporate and commercial environments. It automatically decodes Dolby® and DTS® formats from HDMI sources to discreet audio outputs. Providing up to ten built-in outputs, plus additional outputs via an EXP port, the SSP 200 provides the flexibility needed for multimedia system requirements, including support for the latest immersive formats of Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. An upmix function synthesizes exceptional multichannel audio from stereo content. The SSP 200 features an HDMI input with loop through, coaxial and optical digital inputs, and an analog stereo input. It offers a long list of integration-friendly features, including a compact, 1/2 rack metal enclosure, RS­232 serial & LAN co...

Extron is pleased to introduce Extron LinkLicense for TouchLink Control and the TLCA 1 TouchLink Control Adapter. These powerful Pro Series control options will transform your wall mount, tabletop, and Cable Cubby TouchLink Pro touchpanels into powerful, all-in-one control systems. They will add flexibility and power to our latest TouchLink Pro touchpanels, including the TLP Pro 525 Series, TLP Pro 725 Series, TLP Pro 1025 Series and TLP Pro 300M. Extron LinkLicense for TouchLink Control is a powerful, easy way to turn your TouchLink Pro touchpanel into a full-featured, standalone control system. With this LinkLicense, you can control your AV devices via Ethernet directly from the Ethernet port on the touchpanel. And, by adding the optional TLCA 1 TouchLink Control Adapter, you can control...