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Extron is excited to introduce the SMP 401 Multi-Channel 4K Recording and Streaming Media Processor, the latest addition to our SMP family. The SMP 401 is a high-performance all-in-one 4K/60 processor that easily captures, switches, scales and distributes AV sources and presentations. Powerful processing with H.264/H.265 encoding provides up to five recordings and six streams concurrently. The SMP 401 captures a variety of sources from three HDMI 2.0 inputs, two RTP/RTSP virtual inputs, and an optional 12G-SDI input. Additionally, the advanced audio DSP facilitates independent mixing per channel and supports line or mic level audio, with phantom power for microphones. The user-friendly front panel LCD screen enables video preview for confidence monitoring, and simple menu navigation for ea...

Extron is now shipping the DTP3 T 101 D one-gang decorator-style transmitter sends HDMI up to 330 feet (100 meters) over a shielded CAT 6A cable. It extends video resolutions up to 4K/60 at 4:4:4 without compression, ensuring optimal image quality. This HDCP 2.3-compliant wallplate transmitter provides comprehensive EDID management that supports dependable content display. It also supports multiple embedded audio formats. Installation is easy; it can be powered remotely by a DTP3-enabled product or with the included Extron Everlast™ power supply. Loaded with features and capabilities, the DTP3 T 101 D wallplate transmitter enables placement of an HDMI input connection precisely where you need it. Key FeaturesTransmits HDMI up to 330' (100 m) over a shielded CAT 6A cableSupports computer an...

Extron is excited to introduce the NAV E 121 compact encoder, the latest addition to our award-winning NAV® Pro AV over IP Series, that's NOW SHIPPING. The NAV E 121 streams ultra-low latency, high quality HDMI video and audio over 1 Gbps copper Ethernet and standard IP networks. This new economical NAV encoder is just half the size of competing encoders, yet it offers the same ground-breaking performance and is fully compatible with our existing NAV models. Featuring our patented PURE3® codec, the NAV E 121 delivers real-time streaming of visually lossless video at resolutions up to 4K/60 with 4:4:4 chroma sampling and ultra-low latency over 1 Gbps. The NAV E 121 features an HDMI 2.0 loop-thru for local display or confidence monitoring and an RS-232 control port. Support for embedded digi...

Extron is pleased to announce that the UCS 303 is now shipping. Unified Communication (UC) meeting rooms are convenient, effective collaborative spaces for local and remote users to share content and ideas. The UCS 303 is a powerful collaboration and presentation switcher designed to meet the unique needs of these UC meeting spaces. Three inputs support connection of USB, HDMI, and DisplayPort sources, while five USB device ports connect to peripherals such as USB cameras and microphones. The USB-C input provides video/audio, USB data, and 60W of power to charge a user's laptop computer. With the UCS 303, your meeting space can integrate your room's USB cameras and microphones with users' portable laptops into Teams® or Zoom™ meetings. Collaboration is intuitive with auto switching, which ...

Extron is pleased to announce the ZRTP Pro Series of Zoom-certified touchpanels and the Extron Control for Zoom Rooms App. The ZRTP Pro Series are Zoom Rooms touchpanels that can operate as either a Zoom Rooms controller or a Zoom Scheduling panel. As a Zoom Rooms controller, these touchpanels let users manage the Zoom Rooms meeting experience. You can expand touchpanel capabilities to include full featured AV system and room control by adding the new Extron Control for Zoom Rooms App and an Extron IPCP Pro xi control processor. This App works with any Zoom Rooms controller, including the ZRTP Pro Series touchpanels, to add powerful and fully customizable AV system and room control. Run the ZRTP Pro touchpanel in Zoom Rooms scheduling display mode and it becomes a dynamic room scheduling d...