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ProAVNews: Crestron New Product Announcement! MC4 4-Series Media Room Controler

This compact 4-Series control system delivers a significant increase in processing power and memory, plus enhanced enterprise security features. It's the perfect solution for device control needs, big and small, where space is at a premium - it can be mounted to a single rack rail. With onboard Ethernet, RS-232, IR, relay, Versiports and integrated infiNET EX® and ER wireless gateway, the MC4 gives you a compact control powerhouse.  To learn more about this product, get a free quote or to schedule a demo send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 800.554.5539​​

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ProAVNews: Crestron New Product Announcement! DigitalMedia™ 4KZ Single Gang Transmitter

This new 1-gang mountable interface provides up to a 4K60 4:4:4 and HDR source as part of a complete DigitalMedia system – the world's only end-to-end system with this capability today. It connects to the DM 8G+® input of a DM® switcher or receiver via a single CAT5e cable. Includes IR and RS-232 control ports. To learn more about this product, get a free quote or to schedule a demo send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 800.554.5539​​

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ProAVNews: Now Shipping! Extron The World's Only 8 Channel Half-Rack Amp Just Got More Powerful Now Offering Eight 75 Watt Channels

Extron is excited to announce the immediate availability of the XPA U 758 eight channel half-rack amplifier. Offering eight channels at 75 watts per channel, the new XPA U 758 offers increased power, making it ideal for a wide range of applications. The XPA U 758 lets you install sixteen 75 watt channels in an unprecedented one rack space, without the need to waste empty rack spaces for ventilation. An Extron XPA Ultra amplifier lets you install more channels of more power into less space than ever before.Key Features75 watts rms output power per channel at 8 ohms, all channels drivenENERGY STAR® qualified amplifier Extron Patented CDRS™ - Class D Ripple Suppression Convection cooled, fanless operation can be stacked without extra rack space for ventilationEight channels in a 1U, half-rack...

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ProAVNews: Now Shipping! ExtronTeamWork Collaboration Systems Expand to Include USB-C Show Me Cables

We are pleased to announce the immediate availability of the USBC-HDMI SM and USBC-DP SM Show Me® Cables. The cables provide the user interface for USB-C devices in an Extron TeamWork® collaboration system, allowing USB-C sources along with HDMI, DisplayPort, Mini DisplayPort, or VGA sources within the same furniture system or enclosure. The USBC-HDMI SM provides easy USB-C source selection with connectivity to an HDMI input on a TeamWork switcher while the USBC-DP SM allows USB-C source connectivity to a DisplayPort input in a TeamWork collaboration system. The operation is simple and convenient: Connect the Show Me cable to your source device and press the Share button to share your content on the main presentation display. The cables meet Section 508 accessibility standards and are cert...

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ProAVNews: Extron Announces Quantum Ultra Videowall System Certification of Daktronics Products

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...

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