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Extron is pleased to announce the immediate availability of the TLP Pro 300M 3.5" portrait wall mount TouchLink Pro Touchpanel. The TLP Pro 300M is designed to control video, audio, lighting, shades, HVAC, security, and other systems within virtually any environment. This touchpanel is equipped with a 320x480 resolution capacitive touchscreen built with scratch and smudge-resistant Corning® Gorilla Glass®. The TLP Pro 300M also features the convenience of Power over Ethernet, which allows it to receive power and communication over a single Ethernet cable. It conveniently mounts in a one-gang junction box without the need for additional mounting hardware. The TLP Pro 300M is ideal for any environment requiring a wall-mountable, portrait touchpanel with a fully customizable interface. Key Fe...

Extron is excited to introduce the XPA U 1004 SB and XPA U 2002 SB four and two channel ENERGY STAR qualified audio power amplifiers with flexible channel pairs that can drive 8 ohm, 4 ohm, 70 volt, or 100 volt loads. The individually bridgeable channel pairs of the XPA U 1004 SB can deliver two 100 watt channels into low impedance systems or one 200 watt channel into low or high impedance systems, while the XPA U 2002 SB delivers 200 watts and 400 watts respectively. A rotary switch on the rear panel of the amplifier makes it quick and easy to select the desired output mode. The convection cooled, plenum rated enclosures do not require empty rack spaces for ventitlation and include rack mount hardware. Both models feature Extron's highly efficient advanced Class D amplifier design with de...

Extron is pleased to announce the immediate availability of the ISS 608. It is an eight-input seamless switcher for the dynamic presentation and scaling of DisplayPort and HDMI content at resolutions up to 4K/60 @ 4:4:4 at a maximum data rate of 18 Gbps. Advanced features include Extron Vector™ 4K scaling technology and multiple transition effects, as well as logo insertion, video keying, and PIP to complement primary content. Separate Preview and Program outputs enable the operator to review sources before switching them to the viewing audience. For streamlined integration, the switcher provides audio de-embedding and multiple control options, including an intuitive front panel, RS-232, and Ethernet. Matrix Mode adds automatic, seamless transitions to any matrix switcher with HDMI outputs...

Extron is pleased to announce the immediate availability of the Cable Cubby® Drawer, a modular under-table mounted cable access drawer for AV connectivity plus USB power. When open, its flexible design provides easy access to connected cables and stored devices, such as display remotes, mice, or a keyboard. The smooth-gliding drawer features openings located toward the rear of the compartment that accommodate up to six single-space AAP™ AV Connectivity Modules. The modules are available in a wide variety of popular signal formats. For streamlined installation, an integrated cable management system facilitates cable routing to an AV system. Both sizes of the Cable Cubby Drawer are available in a discreet black finish. The drawer front can be customized or painted by the integrator to match ...

Extron is pleased to welcome Daktronics to the Extron Quantum Ultra Certification program. Extron is working with industry-leading display manufacturers to guarantee consistent, stable presentation of source content when using professional displays with the Quantum Ultra 4K Videowall Processor. Displays that pass an extensive testing program are identified as Quantum Ultra Certified. The first Daktronics product to earn Quantum Ultra Certification is the NPN-4100 Series LED Video Wall Display utilizing the DI-6000 Display Interface. Quantum Ultra Certification BenefitsCollaboration between Extron and display manufacturers guarantees compatibility with Quantum UltraEnsures consistent and reliable operation between processor and displaysSimplifies system design by offering a selection of dev...