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Extron is pleased to introduce Extron Quantum® Ultra Connect 84 and Quantum Ultra Connect 128, videowall processors with eight and twelve HDMI inputs for systems with up to four or eight displays. They deliver the same high-quality scaling and real-time performance as Extron's Quantum Ultra processors. Vector™ 4K scaling and HyperLane® high-speed video bus technologies produce sharp, accurate output and deliver real-time performance unattainable by other videowall processors. A few of their many designer-friendly features include custom output resolutions, input and output image rotation, bezel compensation, and flexible window placement, which allows side-by-side, overlap, and picture-in-picture image positioning. For HDCP-encrypted content, Extron Key Minder® and SpeedSwitch® Technology ...

Extron is pleased to announce the immediate availability of the VM 100, a VESA mount kit that secures Extron products to the back of displays. The kit consists of a VESA display mounting plate and a product base plate that is compatible with 75 mm and 100 mm VESA hole patterns. The mounting system is expandable with additional product base plates, sold separately. Streamlining integration, the VM 100 mounting kit allows products such as a signal extension receiver, amplifier, small form-factor PC, or power supply to be secured discreetly to the rear of a flat panel display in just a few minutes. Key FeaturesConveniently mount devices behind a display Compact VESA display mounting system for 2" (50.8 mm) high, 6" (152.4 mm) deep, quarter-rack width productsVM 100 K consists of a VESA displa...

Extron is pleased to announce the immediate availability of the Cable Cubby 1252 MS, an elegant, surface-matching cable access enclosure for AV connectivity, control, and power. When the Cable Cubby® lid is closed, it blends into the table surface and is virtually invisible. This makes it an ideal solution for conference tables, lecterns, and other presentation furniture in high-end environments. The lid of the Cable Cubby enclosure serves as a mounting base for various thicknesses of wood, stone, or other finishing material. After precision cutting of the surface opening, the removed material can be attached to the lid. The unique lid and height-adjustable design let the enclosure sit completely flush with the surface. A cable pass-through slot allows cables to remain connected, even when...

Extron is pleased to introduce the TLSI 201, an Interactive Wayfinding Interface that provides real-time meeting space availability, status, and location information using a centralized display. Designed to connect directly with Extron Room Scheduling panels, the Interactive Wayfinding Interface enables users to easily locate meeting spaces and make ad hoc meeting reservations. Simply configure the TLSI 201 interface using free Extron Room Agent™ software to view and book meeting spaces for the current day or week in grid or map view layouts. Whether your next meeting is scheduled or impromptu, Extron Wayfinding and Room Scheduling solutions save time and take the hassle out of locating and scheduling meetings. Key FeaturesFind and book a meeting space for current day or week from a centra...

Extron is pleased to introduce the TLI Pro 201 TouchLink Interface. The TLI Pro 201 allows a third-party 4K touchscreen display to be used as a point of control within an Extron Pro Series control system. This unique interface includes a scaled HDCP 2.2-compliant HDMI input for video preview, supporting resolutions up to 4K/30. The scaled output supports signal resolutions up to 4K/30 at 4:4:4. The TLI Pro 201 has built in annotation features, allowing a presenter to draw and point on 4K video or computer sources using a third-party touchscreen display and/or mouse. In addition, it also features the convenience of PoE+, which allows it to receive power and communication over a single Ethernet cable. Key FeaturesUtilize a third-party 4K touchscreen display as a point of control within an Ex...