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C2G Expands Performance Series Premium High Speed HDMI Cables
C2G today announced that the company has expanded its line of C2G Performance Series Premium High Speed HDMI Cables to include a choice of seven different lengths, from 3 feet to 25 feet. They support HDMI 2.0 audio and video signals up to 4K Ultra HD (4096 x 2160) at 60 Hz, plus HDR for higher contrast ratios and more vivid color, and 32 uncompressed digital audio channels for crystal-clear sound. They also support the updated library of Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) commands for control of consumer electronics devices through a single control point, plus connectivity to HDBaseT for long-distance extension of signals over Cat5. These fully functional, high-bandwidth cables are perfect for home theaters, digital signage, conference rooms, classrooms, houses of worship, and a wide range of other commercial applications.
“Our Premium HDMI cables have been tested to deliver the full 18Gbps bandwidth required by the Premium HDMI® Cable Certification Program™,” said Brad Shinkle, product manager, C2G, a brand of Legrand. “They deliver the highest performance and ultra-reliability, enhancing video experiences with higher resolutions and sharper images.”
C2G Introduces Performance Series Ultra Flexible Active High Speed HDMI Cables
C2G today announced that the company is now offering a complete portfolio of C2G Performance Series Ultra Flexible Active High Speed HDMI Cables. Available in a variety of lengths from 12 feet to 50 feet, these active HDMI cables amplify the signal from the source, to send it over longer distances without degrading the signal. With active HDMI cables, the signal runs in only one direction, so C2G provides distinct, clearly labeled source and display ends (with an additional tag on the source end) to remove any chance of confusion.
The line of cables extends HDMI 2.0 audio and video signals up to 4K Ultra HD (4096 x 2160) at 60 Hz, connecting computers to projectors and monitors, AV presentation furniture or in-wall applications requiring high-speed HDMI features. These fully functional, high-bandwidth cables also support Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) commands for control of consumer electronics devices through a single control point, and support connectivity to HDBaseT for long-distance extension of signals over Cat5. C2G’s Ultra Flexible Active HDMI Cables provide higher quality video for viewing screen content in conference rooms, classrooms, houses of worship, and a wide range of other commercial installations.
Biamp Strengthens Control Portfolio with New Control Panel
Biamp® a leading supplier of professional audiovisual solutions, today announced the Apprimo Touch 8i, an 8″ touch control panel. The new Apprimo touch panel combines the ease of use and flexibility of a touch panel with an integrated controller from Biamp’s concurrently announced line of Impera control systems, providing streamlined installation and exceptional room control. The Apprimo Touch 8i joins Biamp’s newly introduced line of Apprimo touch interfaces, which offer enhanced flexibility in room control and nearly unlimited options in UI design, making it easy to configure, operate, and manage AV equipment in a wide array of spaces, including performance venues, lecture theaters, conference rooms, classrooms, courts, and more.
“With any new product, our goal is always to make it easy to spec, easy to configure, easy to install, and easy to use,” said Joe Andrulis, Executive Vice President of Corporate Development at Biamp. “The Apprimo Touch 8i delivers on this goal by combining the flexibility and attractiveness of a touch panel with the power of an integrated controller that excels at simplifying the complex — eliminating the need for external processors, thereby reducing installation time and complexity. The Apprimo Touch 8i is an extraordinary control solution for both customers and integrators.”
Biamp Launches Impera Line of Control Systems
Biamp® a leading supplier of professional audiovisual solutions, today introduced the Impera family of control systems, resulting from the integration of Biamp’s existing control products with the Neets portfolio following the company’s acquisition in July of this year. Featuring simple configuration-based set up and clear, attractive user interfaces for controlling both Biamp and third-party devices, Impera control systems are an ideal complement to all Biamp installations.
“The Impera family of control solutions is an important and significant expansion of Biamp’s control capabilities that we are thrilled to be presenting to our integrators and end users,” said Joe Andrulis, Executive Vice President of Corporate Development at Biamp. “Our goal is to provide customers the freedom to choose their favorite audiovisual components to use alongside their Biamp systems and, with the introduction of Impera control systems, operate them all through a comprehensive, integrated control interface. Impera control systems include a suite of keypads with integrated controllers and standalone controllers that offer the easy to use, high-performance Pro AV control technology that Neets was famous for. Impera controllers can also be used in conjunction with Biamp’s newly introduced Apprimo family of touch interfaces to support the need for more sophisticated touch panel rendered control interfaces.”
Biamp Launches Parlé Audio and Video Conferencing Bars
Biamp® a leading supplier of professional audiovisual solutions, today announced the launch of Parlé™ audio and video conferencing bars, a line of professional-grade audiovisual conferencing solutions for small to medium-sized rooms. Leveraging Biamp’s 40 years of audiovisual expertise, Parlé conferencing bars combine Beamtracking™ microphones, smart loudspeakers, advanced signal processing, an optional 4K camera with auto-framing, and Biamp Launch, the company’s automated deployment and tuning technology, into one plug-and-play speaker bar that delivers a premium conferencing experience.
“The explosion of unified communications deployments across businesses of all sizes has made it essential that all conference rooms are outfitted with high-quality audiovisual technology to ensure the best experience for users — and IT departments are seeking complete meeting room solutions that are easy to set up and simple to use,” said Joe Andrulis, Executive Vice President of Corporate Development at Biamp. “Parlé conferencing bars are groundbreaking in that they incorporate all of Biamp’s latest innovations in audiovisual technology, ensuring the best possible meeting experience for all participants, as well as an incredibly simple set up process that’s as easy as plugging in one cable and pressing the Launch button. The result is a sleek, all-in-one conferencing bar, offering professional-grade performance unmatched in the market.”
Elation announces creative IP65 Proteus Rayzor Edge™ and Blade™ Tilt FX Bars
The Proteus Rayzor Edge™ and Proteus Rayzor Blade™ are a striking visual combination of linear wash, high-intensity strobe line and SparkLED FX inside a compact IP65 linear fixture design. Envisioned to provide the designer unlimited creative control of powerful colors and high-powered strobe effects from a single unit, they allow unlimited placement in any outdoor and indoor environment, greatly enhancing their capabilities. Protected from dust and water ingress, they are part of Elation’s industry-leading Proteus range of outdoor luminaires, matching colors and SparkLED effects with the popular Proteus Rayzor 760.
Take a sneak peek at the new Proteus Rayzor Edge at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LwhaRdppl8
C2G Now Shipping Performance Series Ultra High Speed HDMI Cables With Ethernet
C2G today announced that the company’s new Performance Series Ultra High Speed HDMI® cables with Ethernet are now available. Offering high bandwidth to 48Gbps, the cables support all HDMI 2.1 features — including uncompressed 8K at 60Hz and 4K at 120Hz, dynamic HDR, and eARC — making them ideal for high-resolution applications in video production, broadcasting, gaming, and more.
“The Performance Series’ 48Gbps bandwidth allows for higher resolutions, faster refresh rates, and enhanced audio and media features,” said Brad Shinkle, product manager at C2G, a brand of Legrand. “With their support for 8K resolutions — and even 10K for commercial AV applications — the cables deliver an incredibly immersive viewing experience. In addition, with their 4K 120Hz capability, they ensure that ultra-fast motion images from gaming and VR applications are crisp and sharp.”
Marshall Electronics Brings Innovation Into Focus With Latest Cameras at IBC 2021
Marshall Electronics, a leading provider of professional cameras, monitors and accessories for broadcast production, will be showcasing the latest additions to its award-winning line of cameras at IBC 2021 (Stand 12.D20). As part of its IBC display, Marshall is featuring some of its latest developments over the past year.
This includes its new entry-level CV605 5X HD60 IP PTZ Camera, which rounds out the brand’s family of PTZ cameras; the new CV420-30X 12GSDI all-in-one camera that supports 12GSDI, HDMI and IP (HEVC/SRT) simultaneous outputs; and two new Global Shutter models (CV568 and CV368) that produce crystal clear images even when capturing extreme motion.
Personalize your lighting programming with ETC’s Eos v3.1 software
ETC’s Eos Family of lighting controllers is known for providing comprehensive, finely tuned control for lighting rigs of all sizes. Now, with the release of Eos v3.1 – the latest major software update for the platform – that control becomes even more customizable to suit any programming style or show. Eos v3.1 is all about you, with new tools that help you set up your workspaces – programming, 3D-visualized, and physical – just the way you want them.
In a fast-paced show environment, you need quick access to all your content. In Eos v3.1, Custom Direct Selects now support thousands of custom target lists, which you can populate with channels, groups, palettes, scenes, and more – along with new navigation tools to help you page quickly between them. A new icon library lets you add images to both Direct Selects and Magic Sheets so that you can identify targets at a glance. The addition of user-defined Encoder Maps also allows you to create custom encoder layouts for all your fixture types using a dedicated and intuitive editor. Show control triggers are now easier to monitor as well – a new Timecode dropdown in the top bar of each display allows you to see your console’s interactions with other devices.
