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SMP Series Streaming Media Processors Extron SMP Series solutions simplify recording and streaming to connect students and employees to live or on-demand content anytime, anywhere, on any device. Robust, easy to use SMP Streaming Media Processors fit easily into any workflow for both ad-hoc and scheduled activities. Simply publish to a USB drive, video platform, or network share. The purpose-built scalable SMP processors integrate directly into video platforms like Kaltura, Panopto, and OpenCast and support streaming to popular hosting platforms such as YouTube, Facebook Live, Wowza, Twitch, and Vimeo.  Key Features Lecture/Event CaptureLive StreamingOnline/Distance LearningFlipped classroom initiativesActive learning – medical, legal, forumsSkills capture – clinical, sportsOn-demand ...

The VoiceLift® Pro Microphone EB system integrates with eBUS enabled control systems to provide voice amplification for a wide variety of installations. The VoiceLift receiver connects to the eBUS port on an Extron IPCP control processor for power and customizable control. State-of-the-art wireless technology for voice amplification utilizes digital transmission and pairing in a dedicated spectrum to provide superior performance over traditional systems. VoiceLift Pro EB integrates seamlessly with IPCP control processors and an audio power amplifier to provide a complete voice amplification solution. Key FeaturesIntegration with Extron control systems provides flexible control capabilities.The pendant microphone buttons can trigger events such as an Instant Alert or start/stop recordings o...

The XMP 240 Expansion Matrix Processor features an extensive mix matrix with 24 channels of AEC and 48x48 Dante connectivity in only a half rack space. The XMP 240 can also be used standalone for matrix processing in an all network audio system. When connected to a DMP Plus Series processor via Dante or the EXP expansion port, a complete system is created that offers up to 36 channels of AEC, a USB audio interface, analog connectivity, and optional VoIP. A system expanded with an XMP 240 is capable of supporting multiple beam forming microphone arrays alongside numerous other Dante sources, with enough outputs to support multiple zones and destination devices. Ideal for network audio systems based on Dante or AES67, the XMP 240 allows for high channel count audio input and output processin...

Extron is pleased to announce the immediate availability of several Extron and Lenovo scalable meeting solutions for modern workspaces. Through our partnership, Extron has integrated room automation, audio, and signal extension capabilities with the Lenovo ThinkSmart, Microsoft Teams Rooms®, and Zoom Rooms™ solutions. Our partnership with Lenovo brings Extron audiovisual control capabilities to the ThinkSmart Tiny and ThinkSmart Hub, providing complete AV and conferencing control across the enterprise. With this new solution, a simple tap on the ThinkSmart Hub screen can control call volume for the room as well as send commands that trigger automation events for display control, shades, lighting, and more. As part of this conferencing, control, and automation ecosystem, occupancy sensors c...

Extron is pleased to announce the immediate availability of the NBP 1200C. This furniture-mountable Cable Cubby enclosure has a Network Button Panel integrated directly into the lid. It conveniently combines intuitive AV control, connectivity, and power, and works with all Extron Pro Series control systems and HC 400 Series products. This fully-customizable, easy-to-use control panel works with a control processor to perform a wide variety of AV system functions such as display On/Off, input switching, volume control, and much more. The flip-up button panel has ten customizable, soft-touch buttons that are backlit for easy operation in low-light environments. The NBP 1200C enables integrators to deploy a contemporary, furniture-mountable Network Button Panel with cable management and easy ...