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TLP Pro 1225 Series, TLP Pro 1525 Series, TLP Pro 1725 Series Extron is pleased to introduce three new series of vibrant and powerful touchpanels with enhanced processing power and more memory. The TLP Pro 1225, TLP Pro 1525, and TLP Pro 1725 Series are designed to easily handle today's AV control needs, but with their quad core processing and abundant memory, they are also ready for whatever AV demands lie ahead. These 12", 15", and 17" touchpanels come in both tabletop and wall mount form factors and have capacitive edge-to-edge glass touchscreens with 24-bit color for a vibrant look and an ultra-responsive control surface. They feature video preview inputs that support high resolution video from HDCP-compliant HDMI sources and Extron XTP devices. As an exciting upcoming feature, they wi...

DP Pro Plenum Series Extron is pleased to announce the immediate availability of the DP Pro Plenum Series of active, hybrid optical-copper cables for the ultra high-speed transmission of DisplayPort 1.4 signals. They support data rates up to 32.4 Gbps, video resolutions up to 8K/30 @ 4:4:4, HDR, EDID, HDCP, and CEC, as well as 32 channels of audio. These active cables draw ultra-low power from the connected source or display device. At just 0.18" (4.7 mm) in diameter, the narrow bend radius cable construction facilitates easy installation in tight spaces, including plenum air spaces. Offering the benefits of fiber optics with the simplicity of traditional copper cable, the DP Pro Plenum Series supports 8K video signals over long distances up to 150 feet (45.7 meters). Key FeaturesConforms ...

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...