Extron Electronics announces the immediate availability of the BUC 202, a two channel balanced and unbalanced audio converter, and audio line driver.

It features two balanced or unbalanced inputs and outputs, both on captive screw connectors. The BUC 202 provides two independent channels of signal matching between unbalanced and balanced audio equipment.

Two rotary switches provide precise trim adjustment from -21 to +21 dB in clearly-labeled 3 dB steps. In addition to serving as an interface from consumer products to professional AV systems, the BUC 202 is a high-quality line driver for sending and receiving audio signals up to 1,000 feet (300 m).

AVnu Alliance announces the first AVnu-certified AVB series of switches from Extreme Networks: the Extreme Networks Summit X440 Series of stackable switches has passed all testing for certification and will now bear the AVnu-certified Logo.

Extreme Networks' AVB Summit X440 Series is a stackable switch that extends the benefits of the ExtremeXOS operating system to intelligent, affordable, edge switching for professional audio/video applications, where data, audio and video co-exist on a single standards-based network.

IT managers and AV integrators benefit from simplified deployments, enhanced quality of service and reduced costs from a converged network.

The Summit X440 Series Switch was demonstrated in the AVnu Alliance Pavilion at ISE 2014.

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Extron Electronics introduces the WindoWall Pro System that features a highly scalable architecture for optimum performance and reliability. Full HDCP compliance at all HDMI inputs and outputs assures worry-free presentation of protected content.

WindoWall Console software is the user interface to the system, facilitating control and configuration of videowall systems, and the creation of presentations with multiple, independent windows for displaying graphics, HDTV, and video. The WindoWall Pro System is designed for applications that require highly reliable, multi-window videowall systems.

Each WindoWall Pro processor allows for the display of up to 4 windows and employs Extron video processing technologies to deliver a real-time video output. Because a discrete processor is dedicated to each display unit in the videowall, WindoWall Pro is fully scalable, supporting a wide variety of display layouts from 1x2 to 2x3 and larger.

Hughes Network Systems launches HughesON, a suite of managed network and digital media solutions for the enterprise and government markets designed for companies with multiple branch locations in retail, restaurant, hospitality, and financial markets, as well as federal, state and local government agencies.

“Organizations cannot afford to have their networks slow down their operations,” says Mike Cook, Senior VP, No. American Division at Hughes. “Today’s IT managers are dealing with challenges ranging from new cloud and mobile initiatives, to customer WiFi and rich-media signage and training applications. These applications require more bandwidth and higher performance than typical networks can provide, as well as higher reliability and more security options. HughesON meets these needs with network solutions that deliver multi-branch applications at a better price/performance ratio than traditional solutions.”

Adder will launch the DX500, a DisplayPort KVM extender, at NAB, which runs from April 6th to 11th in the Las Vegas Convention Center.

The DX500 extends two DisplayPort video streams plus high speed USB (480Mbps), analogue audio and digital audio (SPDIF) more than 100 m (300 feet) of CATx cable. The link is capable of supporting support a single 2560x1600 @60Hz screen or two screens running at 1080p resolutions.

Also at the show will be the enhanced CCS4-USB Command and Control switch which enables a user to work across up to four computers and screens though a single keyboard and mouse significantly reducing the desk clutter. The CCS4-USB delivers switching of USB 2.0 and audio, using an upgraded version of Adder’s USB True Emulation technology.

The most significant feature is their Free-Flow technology which enables the user to switch control of computers by moving the mouse cursor seamlessly from screen to screen.

Adder will also be demonstrating the AdderLink Infinity Matrix [shown in photo]. This Digital KVM matrix switcher solution, says the maker, enables an operator to work on any computer across a LAN using standard 1Gb Ethernet infrastructure at any distance without any loss in capabilities.

At ISE 2013, Vision showed the new Techconnect TC2 HDMIIP-- a transmitter and receiver set which sends HDMI signal over a network. Suited to digital signage applications, this plug-and-play product requires no networking knowledge.

The signal can pass through up to three network switches, and there is no cable length restriction as the HDMI data is broken up into TCP/IP packets - just patch the signal through an existing infrastructure.

Fully HDCP complaint, it supports all resolutions up to 1080P plus full digital audio – but 3D is not supported. JPEG compression is used to squeeze the signal through a 100BT Megabit network with imperceptible impact on image and no latency. In stock early April.

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It’s all about content and particularly video content these days. And Marshall Electronics manufactures three encoders that allow businesses to deliver live video to a network of digital signage players located throughout a building, a campus, a hospital, or a resort.

The VS-102-HDSDI is a 2.0 MP high resolution encoder/decoder with HDSDI, This High Definition Video Server that allows real-time transmission of an SD/HD-SDI or NTSC/PAL composite video signal along with bi-directional AAC encoded high definition stereo audio over standard IP networks and the internet.

Extron Electronics says its new FOXBOX SR HDMI and PowerCage FOX SR HDMI, high performance fiber optic-to-HDMI scaling receivers are now shipping.

They accept a fiber optic signal with audio, RS-232 control, and HDCP-compliant HDMI, DVI, VGA, or HD component video, scaling the video to the optimal output resolution for the display. These scaling receivers support resolutions up to 1920x1200, including HDTV 1080p/60.

Available in multimode and singlemode models, they also provide many integrator-friendly features such as Key Minder® for continuous authentication of HDCP compliance, audio de-embedding, Auto Input Memory, and internal test patterns. The FOXBOX SR HDMI and PowerCage FOX SR HDMI are for fiber optic installations that require scaling of high resolution content.

As part of the larger, comprehensive FOX Series of fiber optic products from Extron, the FOXBOX SR HDMI and PowerCage FOX SR HDMI are compatible with the FOX Series HDMI, DVI Plus, DVI, VGA, and VGA/YUV transmitters. In addition, the scaling receivers can be used in combination with Extron fiber optic matrix switchers for support of enterprise-wide distribution of HDCP-compliant HDMI signals.

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