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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...

Venue Synthesis is JBL's next-generation 3D acoustic simulation software, designed from the ground up to allow system designers and engineers to accurately predict the acoustical and mechanical performance of JBL sound systems. The streamlined and intuitive user interface expedites the entire design process, allowing system designers to transition from conception to deployment in record time. The new, advanced acoustic engine generates high-resolution simulations to accurately match real-life performance, while the sophisticated mechanical engine generates precise system reports and array statistics. Offering unparalleled simplicity, accuracy, and speed, Venue Synthesis stands as the ultimate sound system design tool for any situation.

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 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...

The Extron XTP II CrossPoint® Series modular matrix switchers feature a 50 Gbps backplane to deliver a future-proof AV infrastructure that supports convenient growth and upgrade without needing to replace equipment. The newest board to join the XTP Systems® family is the XTP II CP 4o HD AT 8K, an XTP® output board with four HDMI and four Dante® digital audio outputs. It is HDCP 2.3 compliant and supports HDMI 2.1 performance at video resolutions up to 8K/30 HDR video with 4:4:4 color sampling at data rates up to 40.1 Gbps. Dante output adds the capability to take any four stereo audio signals that are routed through the XTP® system and transport them as Dante audio over a network using standard Internet protocols. This XTP output board supports convenient integration as part of a complete ...