Network Communications News (NCN) June 2017

ESSENTIAL SELECTION RTI expands the audio experience RTI has announced the availability of the AD-16x 16x16 audio matrix switcher. Par t of RTIs lin e-up of a u d io d i st r i bution s o l utio ns , t h e A D - 1 6x se amle s s l y inte g rates into t h e RT I eco s ys tem, providing u s e r s wi th i ntuitive a udio mana ge m e nt and makin g the experie nc e si mple and enj oya ble. ‘ F ro m t h e l ate s t d i g i ta l s t re a m e r s to o l d e r i Po d d o c k s , t h e A D - 1 6 x c a n a cco m m o d ate a l l of to d a y ’ s a u d i o s o u rc e s , a s we l l a s to m o r row s ’ , s a y s M i ke E ve ret t , v i c e p re s i d e nt of g l o b a l s a l e s at RT I . ‘ T h i s , co m b i n e d w i t h 1 6 o u t p u t zo n e s a n d t h e p owe r of t h e RT I e co s y s te m , a l l ow s eve r y ro o m to b e f i l l e d w i t h p e r s o n a l i s e d e nte r ta i n m e nt . ’ I d e a l fo r l a rge , m u l t i - zo n e a u d i o i n s ta l l at i o n s , t h e A D - 1 6 x p rov i d e s ro u t i n g fo r 1 6 a u d i o s o u rc e s a c ro s s 1 6 zo n e s . Fo r a d d e d c o nve n i e n c e , t h e A D - 1 6 x a l s o fe at u re s e i g h t re m ote s o u rc e i n p u t s , w h i c h a l l ow d ev i c e s l o c ate d i n ot h e r ro o m s to b e u s e d a s g l o b a l s o u rc e s . W h e n t h e s y s te m g row s p a s t 1 6 zo n e s , u p to fo u r A D - 1 6 x u n i t s c a n b e c a s c a d e d fo r u p to 6 4 o u t p u t zo n e s . T h e s w i tc h a l s o d e l i ve r s c o m p l ete a u d i o m a n a ge m e nt , i n c l u d i n g p a ra m et r i c e q u a l i s i n g , zo n e g ro u p i n g , a n d b a l a n c e c o nt ro l , a l l c o n f i g u ra b l e v i a a c o nve n i e nt we b i nte r fa c e . S et t i n g t h e A D - 1 6 x a p a r t i s t h e e n g i n e e r i n g t h at e n a b l e s t h i s m at r i x to b e co m e a n ex te n s i o n of t h e RT I e co s y s te m . At t h e h e a r t of t h i s p owe r f u l i nte g rat i o n i s t h e A D 6 4 t wo - wa y d r i ve r r u n n i n g o n a n RT I X P p ro c e s s o r, w h i c h d e l i ve r s u n m atc h e d f l ex i b i l i t y a n d p ro g ra m m i n g ef f i c i e n c y . For further information visit: www.rticorp.com Crestron unveils ‘virtual switcher’ Crestron has released the DM XiO Director, an enterprise-grade network appliance, which serves as a centralised “virtual switcher,” facilitating configuration, control, and management of large scale DM NVX Series AV networks. DM NVX Series is the industry’s only secure solution that delivers 4K60, 4:4:4, and HDR video over standard 1GB Ethernet. Steve Samson, executive director, business development at Crestron, says: ‘The DM XiO Director brings the DM NVX Series to life, delivering on the promise of unlimited network AV scalability and flexibility. It makes it incredibly simple to manage large matrices of DM NVX endpoints over a standard IP network.’ Crestron says the DM XiO Director vir tually emulates the functionality of a traditional hardware-based DigitalMedia matrix switcher, routing 4K60 streaming AV signals throughout a room, building, or campus. Three models are offered which suppor t 80 (DM-XIO-DIR-80), 160 (DM-XIO-DIR-160), or unlimited (DM-XIO-DIR- ENT) endpoint devices. Mr Samson adds: ‘DM XiO Director can handle even the largest corporate enterprise, university, governmental, military, medical, transportation, sports, entertainment, hospitality, gaming, or retail application.’ For further information visit: www.crestron.eu Atlona launches first HDMI/USB-C wall plate switcher for HDBaseT AV systems Atlona has introduced its new AT-HDVS-210U-TX-WP 2x1 wall plate switcher and HDBaseT transmitter. The AV industry’s only HDBaseT switcher/transmitter with both USB-C input support, the AT-HDVS-210U-TX- WP – which also supports HDMI connectivity – provides direct compatibility with new and emerging laptops, tablets, and smartphones that have AV-capable USB-C ports. This eliminates the need for cumbersome and easy-to-lose USB-C adapters, and helps users quickly go live with presentations, lectures and other speaking events, Atlona says. The AT-HDVS-210U-TX-WP enables video up to 4K/UHD at 60Hz with 4:2:0 chroma subsampling to be transmitted over 328 feet (100 metres) via easy-to-integrate category cable alongside embedded audio, control and Ethernet signals. The unit features one HDMI and one USB-C input, with HDCP 2.2 compliance permitting the transport of protected content. Auto-switching and integrated display control automatically select between the two inputs and power up the display when a laptop or presentation device is connected, enabling effortless, automated operation. Input selection, audio volume and display power can also be controlled via RS-232 or TCP/IP commands, enabling easy integration with third-party control systems. Steve Kolta, Atlona’s product manager, says: ‘The AT-HDVS-210U-TX-WP combines USB-C support with many popular integration and user convenience features, delivering excellent value for AV applications and customers large and small. ‘Its flexible input connectivity and automated ease of use are ideal for addressing the growing BYOD trend across all types of enterprises and institutions, while its Ethernet- enabled HDBaseT output and extensive network based control capabilities provide the tools that systems integrators need.’ For further information visit: www.atlona.com 38 | June 2017

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