SAN JOSE, Calif. — May 13, 2013 — Atlona(R), a leading digital connectivity solutions provider, today announced that the company will be participating at the Whitlock Convergence Collaborative Technology Summit tour — a collaborative AV/IT technology showcase and seminar series. The events will take place on May 14 in Houston and May 16 in Dallas. more

Companies Announce Distribution Agreement and Joint Training Session

SAN JOSE, Calif. — May 13, 2013 — Atlona(R), a leading digital connectivity solutions provider, today announced the appointment of AVProAlliance.com, an expert service group led by experienced AV professionals, as a national distributor for its full line of connectivity products including the company’s latest HDBaseT(TM) matrix switchers and extenders. AVProAlliance.com will also support Atlona as it targets the residential custom integrator markets and video collaboration businesses. In addition, two companies will copresent a session with Quantum Data during the AVPro Advanced Fundamentals in Audio and Video training tour. more

Extron Electronics is pleased to announce the immediate availability of the DTP DVI 230 and DTP DVI 230 D desktop and Decora®-style twisted pair extenders. These extenders transmit DVI-D video, audio, and bidirectional RS-232 and IR control signals up to 230 feet (70 meters) over a single CATx cable. The DTP DVI 230 and DTP DVI 230 D provide an economical and effective means for extending single link DVI-D or HDMI signals. The transmitters are each equipped with a buffered DVI loop-through output to support a local computer monitor. Both models feature remote power capability of either the transmitter or receiver, and can be mixed and matched for installation flexibility.

“The addition of the DTP DVI 230 and DTP DVI 230 D to our growing DTP twisted pair extender line provides our customers with valuable tools for digital AV signal distribution,” says Casey Hall, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Extron. “The DTP DVI 230 provides a low profile enclosure for discreet placement behind displays or beneath tables, while the DTP DVI 230 D increases system flexibility with convenient in-wall mounting that enables AV system designers and integrators to add inputs and outputs exactly where they are needed.”

The extenders support signal resolutions up to 1920×1200 and 1080p/60, and are fully compatible with HDMI signals when used with the appropriate DVI-HDMI adapters from Extron. The DTP DVI 230 and DTP DVI 230 D can transmit HDMI signals, supporting Deep Color up to 12-bit, CEC, and embedded HD lossless audio formats. They also allow a direct connection from devices with an analog stereo audio output, such as desktop computers or laptops, and provide balanced and unbalanced audio output from the receiver.

In addition, the extenders continuously maintain DDC communication of EDID and HDCP between a source and display for reliable operation, ensuring direct compatibility and optimal signal transmission between devices. The DTP DVI 230 and DTP DVI 230 D are compatible with CAT 5e, CAT 6, and CAT 7 twisted pair cable, and can be used as a point-to-point solution or integrated with a switching and distribution system to extend inputs or outputs to remote locations. Extron XTP DTP 24 shielded twisted pair cable is available for optimal performance, providing added protection from outside interference.

Revolabs
InfoComm 2013
Booth 2181

Company Quote:
We are extremely excited about this years InfoComm show and the opportunity to showcase the complete line of Revolabs conferencing solutions. This year InfoComm will provide the perfect forum for the introduction of significant next-generation product innovations, which will further extend our rapidly expanding product lines and demonstrate that Revolabs truly is a premier provider of wireless audio solutions for unified communications, enterprise collaboration, and professional audio applications addressing the needs of professionals in a wide range of markets. — JP Carney, CEO at Revolabs

NEW From Revolabs at InfoComm 2013:

Revolabs will make several important product announcements at InfoComm 2013, including the premier of its next-generation, flagship wireless microphone system designed to improve audio quality and simplify large audio communication deployments. This new solution boasts a number of enhancements, including:

– A new distributed architecture that simplifies installations
– New local and remote cloud-based management and monitoring options
– Higher channel density options
– Elegantly redesigned microphones

All of this and more will be unveiled as Revolabs once again raises the bar on wireless microphone systems.

Revolabs Products on Display at InfoComm 2013:

Revolabs HD(TM) Wireless Microphone Systems
At InfoComm 2013, Revolabs will highlight its popular line of HD wireless microphone systems, including the Revolabs Executive HD(TM) MaxSecure for applications requiring high levels of security; the Single/Dual Channel for video conferencing; the rackmount Venue; the Executive HD for executive boardrooms and large conference rooms; and the versatile Revolabs Hybrid HD(TM) for installations requiring a powered audio solution. Revolabs will also demonstrate its enhanced Windows(R)-based HD Control Panel, which allows users to monitor and control networked HD wireless microphone systems from a single PC software program with an intuitive graphical user interface.

Revolabs FLX(TM) Wireless Conference Phone
Ideal for conference rooms, executive offices, and small office/home office (SoHo) environments, the Revolabs FLX(TM) wireless conference phone is offered either with an analog telephone interface or with a VoIP interface. The FLX VoIP is the first and only wireless conference phone designed for VoIP networks. The FLX VoIP integrates directly with most IP telephone switches following the SIP standard, enabling new features only available through digital switch environments, such as voicemail alerts and do not disturb. The unit can also serve as the audio interface for virtually any major brand of video conferencing equipment, making it ideal for unified communications in any environment.

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Revolabs FLX(TM) VoIP Field Verified Compatible Switches

Revolabs V3 Microphones With Field-Replaceable Batteries
With Revolabs V3 microphones featuring field replaceable batteries, users can easily purchase batteries as an accessory from their dealer/distributor. To swap batteries, they simply open the microphone, put in the new battery, and charge it. Old batteries can be sent to Revolabs for disposal as part of the companys free recycling program. The V3 microphones allow users to keep spare batteries fully charged and ready for use by purchasing a new battery charging adaptor, which allows batteries to be charged without placing the whole microphone in the charger.

Revolabs Partner Solutions for Videoconferencing at InfoComm 2013
The Revolabs HD(TM) line of wireless microphone systems and Revolabs FLX(TM) wireless conference phone integrate seamlessly with almost any major brand of video conferencing solution, including Polycom(R), Cisco(R), LifeSize(R), Vidyo(TM), Radvision(R), and Avaya(TM). As a member of the Cisco Developer Network, the Revolabs FLX has successfully completed interoperability testing with Cisco Unified Communications Manager, version 8.6, while the HD Single/Dual Channel wireless microphone system version 2.6 has successfully completed interoperability testing with the Cisco C40/60/90 and MXP Codecs, all versions.

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Revolabs Partner News
As Revolabs continues to demonstrate its next-generation FLX platform, the company also recently revealed that Cisco(R) selected Revolabs to develop its latest IP conference phone, which made its debut at the Enterprise Connect show earlier this year. Ciscos new IP Conference Phone 8831 is the first product on the market to use the FLX platform. Revolabs award-winning FLX digital signal processing platform provides Ciscos IP Conference Phone 8831 with advanced audio technology, superior echo cancellation and acoustics, as well as Revolabs unparalleled wireless microphone technology for unmatched audio clarity and flexibility.

About Revolabs
Revolabs Inc. is the premier provider of wireless audio solutions for unified communications, enterprise collaboration, and professional audio applications across a wide range of markets. Offering unmatched audio quality that allows users to hear every word, the companys wireless conferencing and microphone systems are utilized across the globe for a variety of applications, from webcasts and video conferencing to podcasts and broadcasting. Combining the ultimate in flexibility with sleek, stylish form factors, Revolabs solutions cut the cord, facilitating natural mobility by allowing participants to move about a workspace and still be heard, without being held back by wires. Leading the way in innovation, the company continues to add to its portfolio of value-added audio systems with products such as the new Revolabs FLX(TM) wireless conference phone, which provides superior performance for video and audio conference calls, public address systems, and more. Revolabs systems are secure (encrypted), rechargeable (environmentally friendly), and GSM-impervious. The company is headquartered in Sudbury, Mass., and can be reached at +1-800-326-1088 or www.revolabs.com.

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Velocity Productions specifies ProVideoPlayer and ProPresenter as part of major remodel at ABS’ Manhattan headquarters

NEW YORK CITY — Atlanta-based Velocity Productions reports that it recently completed a full atrium remodel for the NYC headquarters of the American Bible Society (ABS) located just a few blocks north of Manhattan’s Columbus Circle at 61st and Broadway. According to Velocity President Brian Pirkle, Renewed Vision’s ProVideoPlayer and ProPresenter software were both integral to the project’s success. more

Company maintains competitive edge by making ‘under the hood’ improvements to LEDView530 and HQView530

Calibre UK returns to InfoComm 2013 with significant updates to two of its most important products for the pro-AV marketplace: the LEDView530 and HQView 530 switcher/scalers.

Both products were launched earlier this year, with the former being aimed at the control of large-scale LED screens in rental and fixed-installation applications, and the latter being designed specifically to multiple-projector setups.

They have already found a loyal following among rental companies and AV systems integrators, and now Calibre UK has increased their appeal by maintaining its policy of continually updating its products during their lifetime.

Tim Brooksbank, Chairman, Calibre UK, explains: “We’ve given both the LEDView530 and the HQView530 a number of new features that really set them apart from the competition. These include the ability to capture an input feed to save as a custom test pattern, for display as a customer logo screen or as a backdrop when no live signal is being displayed. Both products can scale this saved image and will geometrically correct, warp, rotate and blend it like a live input, something our key competitors can’t achieve!

“Users can also now choose whether PTZ is applied globally to all input signals or is automatically saved and recalled per input channel per signal mode – a very powerful function for performing per-mode adjustments to aspect ratio.

“We have also enhanced the color calibration options with the ability to set R, G, B gains and bias (black level) per input channel and the ability to set saturation and hue per input channel, per mode. Unlike many competing products, these functions are available for all input channels including DVI, HDMI and 3G-SDI.

“Finally, both products have been given new ‘blue’ easy-to-read dimmable front-panel menu displays, with fast navigation via jog-wheel as well as buttons for direct input selection.�

In addition to being included as standard on all new inventory, all the above new features with the exception of the updated front-panel are available as free firmware upgrades for existing customers.

“We’re celebrating 25 years in business this year and customer service has always been one of our top priorities,� adds Brooksbank. “We always enjoy exhibiting at InfoComm and getting the chance to put the results of our intensive R&D effort in front of the pro-AV community. This year will, I’m sure, be no exception!�

Calibre UK will exhibit on Booth 4481 at InfoComm 13 at the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL, from 12-14 June 2013.

We are pleased to announce the immediate availability of TouchLink® for iPad, an easy-to-use AV control system app designed for the Apple iPad. TouchLink for iPad provides users with an additional point of control for rooms equipped with any TouchLink touchpanel. The app is compatible with projects created using Global Configurator 3.5, which is also available now. With this app, presenters can wirelessly control their AV system using a Wi-Fi network, allowing them the freedom to move around the room, or even between rooms. Each button press is tracked in real time between the app and the touchpanel, so that both stay in sync. TouchLink for iPad requires no additional GUI configuration, as it emulates the interface of the existing touchpanel. TouchLink for iPad is available for download now on the App Store.

“TouchLink for iPad brings all of the functionality and ease-of-use of our TouchLink touchpanels to the iPad,” says Casey Hall, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Extron. “Features such as Demo Mode, Auto-Reconnect, and Global Configurator 3.5 compatibility, make TouchLink for iPad a very powerful and flexible app.â€�

TouchLink for iPad is compatible with all current versions of the iPad, including the iPad mini. To safeguard against theft in high traffic environments, the Extron TLM 100T, secure mounting enclosure can secure most iPads to a tabletop, wall, or other flat surface. For more information on TouchLink for iPad, please contact your Extron Customer Support Representative.

To view a product video and for more information, please visit www.extron.com/touchlinkforipadpr.

INFOCOMM 2013 EXHIBITOR PREVIEW

Visionary Solutions, Inc. — Booth 2431

At InfoComm 2013, Visionary Solutions, Inc. (VSI) will demonstrate the latest advancements in its comprehensive portfolio of IPTV and Internet encoding products for pro A/V applications.

New for InfoComm is PackeTV(R) Views, a low-cost, browser-based interface that streamlines the viewing and sharing of IPTV content originating from appliance-type encoders. VSI will also showcase the D1000 H.264/MPEG-2 decoder, the PackeTV Mobile HTTP-based media streaming server, and a powerful new IP video delivery bundle designed to simplify IPTV delivery.

Key Products and Technology Demos

NEW! PackeTV(R) Views
At InfoComm 2013, VSI will unveil PackeTV(R) Views, a low-cost, user-friendly, and easily configurable browser-based interface that simplifies viewing, maintenance, publishing, and access control of content. Ideal for the education and house of worship markets, PackeTV Views features intuitive controls that can be easily operated by both technical and non-technical personnel. Operators simply open the URL with the channel lineup, build a view customized for the intended audience, and can instantly push the content to viewers.

Leveraging cloud services, or Software as a Service (SaaS), PackeTV Views minimizes end-user requirements, eliminating the overhead and costs traditionally associated with deploying and maintaining complex client software. Additionally, the HTML-based solution supports a variety of popular Web browsers and provides personalized experience for users through customized branding and a flexible design, allowing users to share and consume media that is audience and age appropriate. Single-instance and enterprise licenses are available, enabling a local user to have a custom menu that consists of media feeds delivered and managed remotely, combined with additional channels that originate locally.

D1000 H.264/MPEG-2 Decoder
VSI’s new H.264 and MPEG-2 based decoder supports SDI (3G/HD/SD), HDMI(R), and DVI outputs with resolutions of up to 1080p60, enabling users to deliver professional quality HD video and audio over IP networks cost-effectively. After receiving H.264 or MPEG-2 audio and video content from a VSI encoder, the D1000 decodes and outputs the content into a high-quality 1080p, 1080i, or 720p HD stream, in real time, at the lowest possible bit rate. The high-performance decoder also supports a wide range of audio standards, including AAC, MPEG-1/2, and optionally AC3, to ensure exceptional audio quality.

PackeTV(R) Mobile
At InfoComm 2013, VSI will highlight PackeTV(R) Mobile, an HTTP-based media streaming communications system that simplifies the delivery of live and file-based content, enabling content administrators to deploy IP video to any connected device — including mobile phones, tablets, and set-top boxes. Built on an entirely server-based design, PackeTV Mobile can be cost-effectively deployed on any public or private network where HTTP access is allowed and scaled to provide superior-quality streaming video content to an unlimited number of users.

Ideal for a broad range of markets, including professional A/V, PackeTV Mobile supports SD and HD HTTP Live Streaming (HLS), with H.264 video and AAC audio, providing users with a high degree of flexibility.

AVN Series Encoder and PackeTV(R) Mobile Bundle
During InfoComm 2013, VSI will demonstrate integration between the company’s popular AVN Series encoders and PackeTV(R) Mobile media streaming system. Prior to video delivery, VSI’s AVN IPTV encoders transform content from a variety of sources into full-screen, full-resolution IP digital video in real time. Capable of encoding both HD and SD video in an H.264 stream (MPEG-4 Part 10/AVC), VSI’s AVN Series is the ideal encoding solution for content administrators requiring cost-effective, low bit rate HD/SD video distribution over IP networks. Operators deploying the new bundle can choose between the AVN443, AVN441, and AVN422 encoders, based on their individual requirements.

After content is encoded, VSI’s PackeTV Mobile converts transport streams into HLS, ensuring a superior quality of experience on any IP-connected device. Featuring a server-based design, PackeTV Mobile can be deployed cost-effectively on any public or private network where HTTP access is allowed and scaled to provide superior-quality streaming video content to an unlimited number of users, eliminating the need for costly content delivery networks.

Company Overview:

Visionary Solutions, Inc. (VSI) develops and manufactures open-standard solutions that harness the power and flexibility of IP networks to deliver real-time video and audio. With a passion for innovation and customer service, VSI provides outstanding products recognized for their value, performance, versatility, and quality. VSI products support the industry’s latest technology standards, including H.264, making the company a trusted partner for solutions in the enterprise, education, government, house of worship, entertainment, healthcare, and broadcast markets. VSI sets the industry standard for high-quality video transport over IP networks.

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MOUNTAINSIDE, NEW JERSEY & HOUSTON, TEXAS USA / 7 May 2013 / — Verrex, a global design-build integrator and managed services provider of conferencing, collaboration and presentation technologies, announced that David Wuensche, CTS, has joined as Project Manager for the Southwest USA and Latin America regions. He will be accountable for executing projects in-line with client expectations and scope, utilizing tools such as project milestones, project-based cost accounting and progress reports. As a Verrex Project Manager, he is a client’s single point of contact for progress and delivery. Wuensche reports directly to Verrex Director of Project Management, Jaime Callejo.

“A project is a fluid thing with challenges possible at every stage,â€� said Callejo. “David is the type of exceptional project manager that can anticipate challenges as much as possible and implement solutions quickly and effectively to stay on schedule. He is a respected member of Houston’s AV community, recognized by clients and trades as a skilled communicator and technical advisor. We are very pleased to have him on our team.â€�

Wuensche joins Verrex with over 20 years of experience in the management of people and projects. A 14-year tenure at JPMorgan Chase Bank (Houston, TX) provided broad experience in several disciplines, most recently including Anti-Money Laundering data compliance reviews for client records. For the majority of his career at JPMC, Wuensche led the Business Resiliency efforts for the bank’s Global Technology Infrastructure Field Operations team in the western half of the continental United States. He also spent 14 years as the Network & Audiovisual Systems Specialist and Business Manager at COMMSTAR (Magnolia, TX), specializing in integration and automation projects for custom homes and houses of worship in the greater Houston metro. Wuensche holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Physics/Industrial Management from Abilene Christian University (Abilene, TX) and has received Business Continuity Planner training from the Disaster Recovery Institute (New York, NY), as well as Project Management Professional (PMP) training from the Project Management Institute. He has also earned the CTS designation from InfoComm International and is a Crestron Control Systems Programmer.

“Understanding and managing client expectations is key to successful AV projects,� added Wuensche. “This means continuous communication not only with the client but with all other trades so scope of responsibility is clear, the project runs smoothly and the end result meets the utmost degree of scrutiny. I am enjoying working with all Verrex teams dedicated to such a high level of performance.�

Wuensche is based out of Verrex’s Southwest USA & Latin America office in Houston, Texas and can be reached at dwuensche@verrex.com.

About Verrex
Founded in 1947, Verrex designs, integrates, services and supports conferencing and collaboration systems globally that allow companies to communicate and collaborate through video conferencing and other audio visual technologies. Verrex’s approach is driven by a proprietary quality-management process and focus on documentation to deliver consistency and best-in-class standards across an entire enterprise. Led by full-service offices in key corporate hubs, Verrex has built an allied network across 40 countries to share its vision of exceptional integration and support services worldwide. For information, visit verrex.com.

Verrex, the Verrex Logo and GMS are registered trademarks of Verrex Corporation and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries.
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Verrex
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Email: thahn@verrex.com

Extron Electronics is pleased to introduce GlobalViewer® Enterprise 2.0. This advanced, server-based software takes enterprise-wide scheduling, monitoring, and help-desk functionality to a new level. Building on an already powerful feature set, this latest version provides a host of new and enhanced features that streamline and simplify many common AV tasks. Microsoft® .NET® technology allows GlobalViewer Enterprise to integrate with third-party facility scheduling software for viewing room availability and managing meeting schedules. Working in conjunction with GVE, Extron’s mobile AV resource management app, iGVE has been updated with several new features as well. This latest version of iGVE is available for download on the Apple App Store.

“Since its introduction five years ago, GlobalViewer Enterprise has proven to be a powerful tool for our customers looking for enterprise-scale AV management,” says Casey Hall, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Extron. “GVE 2.0 leverages this robust platform, offering many customer-requested features that enhance functionality and ease of use.â€�

In addition to the features found in the current version of GlobalViewer Enterprise, version 2.0 offers many enhancements, including the ability to import up to five configurations at once; at-a-glance import status with progress bars and new icons; mouse-over tool tips for system menu, enhanced Event Alert List that is always visible or accessible in Help Desk and Monitor views; and added drag and drop functionality for rooms within Tree Manager. Also, with the addition of Google Chrome, this latest vesion of GlobalViewer Enterprise now supports all four of the most popular browsers.

There are many other new features as well. For a full description of the new capabilities of GlobalViewer Enterprise 2.0, please visit www.extron.com or contact your Extron Customer Support Representative.