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AV BOWLING
The new Strike 10 bowling alley in Boca Raton, Florida is equal parts
bowling alley and night club. It features a big DVLED display, tunable
color LED lighting, a professional DJ booth, a 37-camera surveillance
system, 17 video zones, eight audio zones, and a Control4 automation
system that can activate everything at the push of a button, Strike 10 is
equal parts bowling alley and high-tech night club.  decorations and provide backlight inside the bowling ball racks, custom
According to Albert Mizrahi, owner of Miami Smart Homes, the
owners of Strike 10 initially reached out for a high end audio system but
ended up investing in a full slate of audio, video and control technolo-
gies from Snap One.
Thanks to the Control4 system, the bowling alley virtually runs itself.
Mizrahi said that staff don’t need to interact with the system on a regular
basis because it has been programmed with scheduled automations for
opening, closing and daypart transitions that activate and tune the light-
ing, TV, music and surveillance systems to specific settings. When they
do need to make a change, staff can use a 10-inch Control4 touchpanel at
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the service counter or the Control4 mobile app to easily update automa-
tions or make one-time adjustments.
Lighting is a key component of the experience, with a Madrix LED
lighting solution blanketing the interior with colored light that seems to
emanate from everywhere — LED strip lights follow contoured ceiling
hanging fixtures feature circular LED strips, and almost every available
ceiling location includes recessed lighting. It’s all integrated with the
Control4 system, so different zones can be programmed for different
lighting colors or intensities and staff can easily make changes on-the-
fly. It also enables custom lighting for parties or private events and can
be adjusted by DJs through a Control4 keypad in the DJ booth that acti-
vates multiple lighting presets. 
“The most visible special feature besides the lighting is the wall-to-
wall DVLED display that’s mounted above the end of the bowling lanes,
where there might traditionally be static images or neon signs,” Mizrahi
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added. “This display can be whatever the owners want it to be. During
the daytime it might show traditional bowling and pin graphics, but it
can also be split into five smaller ‘windows’ to show live DirecTV feeds,
Apple TV programming or any other video content they choose. And it’s
all super easy to manage through the Control4 interface.”
The integrator was also asked to design two 2x2 video walls at the
bar but knowing that multiple display setups are more complex to oper-
ate and have bezel lines, Mizrahi convinced them to go with two 100-
inch screens with a Metra component that divides each screen into four
individually controlled segments. To simplify management, they also
integrated a new driver from Control4 that enables multi-display control
from a single interface screen.
The audio system features more than 30 Triad in-ceiling speakers and
subwoofers, plus five outdoor speakers. They are powered by a Triad
8-zone, 16-channel amplifier and routed through a Triad audio matrix
switch, with connections to the DJ booth for DJ control. The various
zones allow Strike 10 to blanket distinct areas with different music, or to we installed a surveillance system that combines 37 4K cameras, three
adjust volume for each zone. Luma 16-channel two terabyte NVRs, and three extra Luma 8 terabyte
A robust internet connection is required to ensure reliable operation hard drives to provide peace of mind. Additionally, there are two Con-
of all the technology, as well as provide WiFi for customers, so Miami trol4 Chime doorbell video cameras that allow the owners to see who’s
Smart Homes and installed Pakedge and Araknis components to deliver there even during off hours.”
enterprise-grade performance and offer three distinct networks to sepa- Miami Smart Homes didn’t install the security system, but they did
rate traffic for customers, media streaming, and the establishment’s integrate it with Control4 to allow custom multi-system automations,
order system. A total of seven wireless access points deliver high-speed such as bringing up the lights and silencing music when the fire alarm
connections everywhere on the property, including the outdoor lounge is triggered.
area and the kitchen. All of the core equipment is mounted in a Strong rack that’s protected
“They were also aware that bowling alleys have lots of liabilities by a Wattbox 12 Outlet UPS and 12 Circuit IP Power Conditioner that
due to it being a physical activity, so they wanted video recordings of guarantees clean, consistent power and safe shutdown in case of a power
the entire property in case of an accident,” Mizrahi said. “Therefore, outage.

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SO MUCH VIDEO
he Ale Emporium in Indianapolis has transformed three loca-
T tions into immersive video experiences, claiming the most
video walls of any place in Indianapolis, according to the
chain’s long-time AV integrator, Nathan Robison, owner of
Robison Digital Solutions. For years, Robison has slowly been updating the
large fleet of analog TVs to digital displays, as time and budget allowed.
While the bars had invested heavily in the best analog video matrixes at
the time, they couldn’t support the digital crossover. “We were standing
at the edge of the analog cliff and with every new display we bought, we
had to buy an A-D converter.” Needing an all-digital alternative, Robison
discovered Just Add Power’s AV-over-IP video distribution system.
Pandemic closures created the opportunity to go for a complete over-
haul for 80-110 displays at each of the three locations. At the Greenwood
location, there is a total of five LG video walls made up of 51 video wall
monitors, with one 2 x 13 system that covers the length of one entire
wall. There are also a 3×3, 2×4, and two 2×2 configurations. At the Fish-
ers locations, there’s 3×4, 2×4, and a 3×3. The Indianapolis location
includes 8 video walls made up of 96 video wall monitors, with a 2×2,
2×3, 2×4, two 2×5’s, 2×8, 2×9, and a 2×12 configurations. In addition to
video walls, each location has a handful of 65- to 80-inch displays with
the potential to add more at any time.
Sixteen sources include twelve DirecTV boxes, two cables boxes (for
redundancy), and two auxiliary inputs to distribute a laptop or other
video sources. To distribute these to hundreds of displays, the J+P modu-
lar approach to AV-over-IP distribution was essential--in this case sup-
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ported by Luxul switches and Cat5/6/7 and fiber-optic networks.
Robison specified the VBS-HDIP-508POE receiver and the VBS-
HDIP-707POE transmitter. Designed for any size of 4K HDMI distribu-
tion and HDMI matrixing application, these models allow integrators
to better manage their hardware budget on projects with 4K HDMI
distribution requirements — including 4K — with HDR distribution.
These entry-level models can be mixed and matched with other J+P
AV over IP devices without sacrificing enhanced functionality, such as
audio extraction, downmix from Dolby 5.1, and CEC control in zones.
The pair distributes up to 4K Ultra HD visually lossless video with no
latency over a single Cat-5e cable. They also support 4K with seamless
HDR and HDR10, HDCP 2.2, 4K to 1080p scaling for legacy displays,
two-way RS-232 and IP control, as well as support for video walls and
all audio formats up to and including Dolby Atmos and DTS:X.
In addition to the 508 receivers, Robison installed the VBS-HDIP-
518AVP receiver at key video walls. The 518AVP model features a ste-
reo audio output 3.5mm with adjustable delay. This way, occupants in
each video wall zone can listen to audio from that central display or the
music that’s offered from the bar’s music provider.
For the owner and staff to control the system, Robison installed an
RTI XP-8v control processor, which is interoperable with Just Add
Power and the audio system featuring Klipsch speakers. From one of
three RTI KX7 touchpanels featuring a graphic screen Robison himself
designed, staff can see what’s playing on each source and push it to any
of the 80-100 display destinations in each location.
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IP DUET
oldfield Trading Post is a western bar and restaurant in
G Roseville, CA. It features live up-and-coming regional and
national country music artists and bands, line dancing, open
mics and country band karaoke.
The 10,000-square-foot venue, previously a full-service Japanese res-
taurant, underwent a complete renovation to create a multiple-purpose
bar, restaurant, and entertainment venue. CTM Sound, a California-
based integrator, designed and integrated technology throughout the
location.
“We wanted to create an incredibly versatile solution,” says Chris
Miller, owner and engineer at CTM Sound. “Goldfield is known for its
live entertainment, but they also host western dance nights, game day
parties and UFC fights. Goldfield’s vision for the space was to create
a unique hospitality and entertainment venue with video displays for
sporting events and audio capabilities for live artists and bands.”
CTM Sound designed and installed a networked AV system based
on Visionary’s PacketAV Duet Series and QSC Q-SYS. The audio sys-
tem includes d&b audiotechnik Xs-Series subwoofers, Electro-Voice
MFX Series coax monitors and mixing consoles from Allen & Health
and Midas. CTM Sound integrated lighting fixtures from CHAUVET
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Professional, controlled by a ChamSys MagicQ console. The video
integration features over 20 video displays and a LED 3.9 Pixel direct
mount video wall. Together, Visionary’s PacketAV Duet Series and QSC
Q-SYS are managing the content for audio and video throughout the
700-person capacity venue. 
Visionary’s PacketAV Matrix Series is designed for standard network
infrastructure. “An important component was the price-point to utilize a
video-over-IP solution,” explained Miller. “We preferred a solution that
would live on a network. To create a future-proof solution, we wanted to
eliminate traditional HDMI cables and matrix switches.”
Miller added, “Visionary’s PacketAV Matrix Series was easy to man-
age with a QSC Q-SYS plug-in. The PacketAV Matrix Series lives on
the same network as the audio production. I can remotely troubleshoot
the system.”
Now Goldfield’s new mid-capacity venue brings some of the best art-
ists to Downtown Roseville. Guests can enjoy a large sporting event, a
casual lunch, toast a drink or catch a show, all under one roof. “The cli-
ent loves completed integration,” said Miller. “This is a return customer
for us. They have already contacted us to upgrade the audio, video and
lighting technology at their Sacramento venue.”
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BLUE BEATS
Q2 Beach Club at Ocean Casino Resort features sought-after
H global DJs, performers and celebrity appearances. Situated
on the Atlantic City Boardwalk, the 45,000-square-foot,
HQ2 Beach Club venue features six bungalows with private
pools, 12 day beds, and more than 30 VIP sections on the lower and
upper decks. The club reopened for the season with a new audio system
that exclusively incorporated 1 SOUND loudspeakers. The multi-plati-
num electronic music DJ trio Cheat Codes opened up the season on this
system. Other artists include DJs like Tiesto and Steve Aoki (pictured).
All 1 SOUND speakers are IP55 rated and salt water resistant, which
was critical for this installation as it is next to the ocean and has high
winds.
This install was the debut of 1 SOUND’s new Contour loudspeaker,
a 3-way horn-loaded point source that has the capacity to deliver a
max SPL of 145 in a compact 13.6” wide 20” tall box. It was also
the debut of the SUB2112, a bi-amped 4000 watts + 3600 watts (con-
tinuous) subwoofer, utilizing a 21” low frequency driver and (2) 12”
drivers so it produces a solid 25 Hz with a fast-responding upper bass.
The Contour CT28’s and SUB310’s were rigged at the DJ booth
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along with eight SUB2112’s on the floor. The installer, Angelo Pou-
los from Anthem Productions, told the client that 1 SOUND speakers
should match the color blue that they were using for the furniture
of the club; the installer did all blue grilles for all the loudspeakers
at the DJ booth. The installed DJ monitors comprise one CT28 and
SUB2112 per side.
For this installation, the club wanted a more evenly distributed
audio design compared to their years prior, so their guests can feel
immersed even if they are at the back bar. They also found value in
an audio design with attention to less slap back from the glass build-
ing behind it. Surrounding the pool are mainly Tower LCC84s and
CSUB610s. The Tower series has a wide 120-degree dispersion pat-
tern with cardioid cancellation in the rear that knocks the SPL down
nearly 20 dB behind the speaker. CSUB610s were placed in between
the seating areas; they are only 11 inches wide and have a similar qual-
ity to a double 18 sub. At the back bar were CT28’s mounted with wall
brackets with SUB2112’s distributed. For the spaces near all the VIP
cabanas are Cannon C5’s and C6’s and SUB310’s. The upper-level bar
has Cannon C6’s hanging as pendants.
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ne of the biggest

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differences about
the return to
entertainment venues
is how far immersive
sound has come in the Covid
years. While most of the spatial
and immersive audio technology
very much predates pandemic—
by decades even—as we gather
again in entertainment spaces, it
seems that artists and engineers
are taking the sphere and running
with it.
This past April, on the Empire Polo Club
grounds in Indio, California, artist Cristo-
pher Cichocki devised a remarkable installa-
tion: the five-story-tall Circular Dimensions
x Microscape, constructed with more than
25,000 feet of PVC tubes, portraying the art-
ist’s ongoing exploration of water and the
history of the desert. The bandshell-shaped
pavilion contained a living laboratory where
scientists and artists generated experimental
“video paintings” by manipulating water,
salt, barnacles, and algae from the Salton
Sea under microscopes and projecting that
activity in real-time inside the pavilion’s
“nucleus.”
The stunning visuals had an equally amaz-
ing aural component as well, provided by
L-Acoustics L-ISA immersive audio technol-
ogy. A total of 60 speakers were deployed in
the tunnel environment by sound designers
Jonathan Snipes, who teaches sound design in
the theater department at UCLA, and Bobby
McElver, a professor of wavefield synthesis
at UC San Diego. The 57.1 system featured
a combination of L-Acoustics X8 and 5XT
coaxial loudspeakers supported by four SB18
subwoofers, while several Kiva II mini line
arrays additionally delivered a mono version
of the multichannel experience around the
exterior of the tunnel.
Notably, the entire system was powered by
L-Acoustics’ new LA7.16i amplified control-
ler, which was officially introduced at this
year’s ISE and InfoComm. Offering a 16x16
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nels delivers up to 1300 watts at 8 ohms or
1100 watts at 4 ohms.
“With the new sustainability-focused
LA7.16i, we were able to deploy only four
amplified controllers occupying eight total
rack spaces for this exhibit, which was a huge
saving in terms of physical space versus using
LA4X or LA12X,” shares L-Acoustics Appli-
cation Project Engineer Carlos Mosquera.
“The LA7.16i also requires significantly less
power to operate and generates less than half
the heat of our other models, helping the tech
room under the stage—where the video gear
was also housed—feel less like an oven out in
the California desert. Plus, the new amplified
controller’s Milan-AVB solution is extremely
fast and efficient to configure. Even though
we had so many channels, the whole setup and
calibration took less than half an hour. Thanks
to the RAT Sound team, this was an ideal pilot
deployment for the LA7.16i.”
“The audio I typically perform has a very
three-dimensional spatialization aspect to it,”
explains the artist, Cichocki, whose last name
is pronounced “cha-ha-skee” and translates as
“silence” in Polish. “Bobby and Jonathan are
sound-design professionals whom I’ve often
worked with, and they suggested that L-ISA
technology had the potential to take three-
dimensional spatialization to the next level
for Circular Dimensions. As it turned out, the
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space with L-ISA,” Mosquera recalls. “First,
they created a selection of snapshot presets that
Cristopher could intentionally trigger from his
iPad, which would cause the audio to move in
specific ways around the loudspeakers inside
the PVC tunnel. The intensity of these effects
could also be controlled with a slider bar on
his iPad, much like a wet/dry mix. Second,
Bobby and Jonathan created multiple ‘reac-
tive’ effects, which would also prompt audio
trajectories—like sending everything to the
center or panning audio in a wave from one
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side to the other. These would be automati-
cally actuated when certain frequencies or
other thresholds were crossed in the playback
material. This second approach created some
really interesting, creative movements with-
out the artist having to initiate them person-
ally. The two approaches combined allowed
Cristopher to take any material he wanted to
play and decorrelate just two channels into
dozens of outputs in L-ISA, creating a pretty
bandshell type of environment I had designed incredible aural experience.”
for the installation was perfect for that.” Through the larger final system onsite, as
Cichocki, who performed live DJ sets for Cichocki was mixing on the fly, the audio con-
several hours each evening, developed hours’ tent passed through processing engineered by
worth of audio content for the installation and Snipes and McElver. “Cristopher is a visual
performance comprised of tracks of natural artist who provided the audio content, but
sounds and other elements as disparate as wasn’t rearranging it. He’d be pulling from
Gregorian chants and recordings of speeches that content live in the moment, like a DJ, so
by environmentalist Greta Thunberg. These we weren’t able to pre-author any trajectory
experimental sets evolved from ambient in information,” confirms McElver. “Instead,
the daytime, switching gears to a high-energy Jonathan and I built tools Cristopher could use
dancefloor at night, all configured in eight to pull specific types of sounds and rhythms
channels and played through Ableton Live. as he needed them. Some of those were reac-
The ever-evolving library of Circular tive, and everything went through a real-time
Dimensions audio content wasn’t officially spectral and timbral analysis, so that it could
finalized until opening day, and it was only be connected to other sounds and rhythms that
available in stereo format, raising the question: way.”
how does one create an engaging, immersive McElver used Cycling 74’s Max 8 for that
experience on the fly from only two channels? analysis, then set up macros using the snap-
To prepare for the event, Snipes and shot feature in the L-ISA Controller, which
McElver spent a couple of days with Mosquera allowed Cichocki to instantly call up specific
to create the system design for this project at bits of audio content, even as the rest of the
the L-ISA Studio in Westlake Village, Cali- content continued to play in automated mode
fornia, which also uses a large number of X8 through the L-ISA Processor II.
and 5XT enclosures. “Cristopher could see where the various
“Not knowing what tracks Cristopher would audio objects were in the L-ISA Controller on
ultimately be using for his sets, Bobby and the iPad, and he could change the speed and
Jonathan took a variety of tracks—some per- intensity of the other audio sources using an
cussive, some ambient, some melodic—and intensity slider we provided,” says McElver.
came up with numerous ways for the artist to “He could send sounds flying across the
control the movement of sound throughout the space—‘trajectory gestures’—but then the
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system would revert back to automated mode,
so there was never any interruption to the
sound.”
Snipes describes himself as the “middle-
ware man” on the project, creating the means
for Cichocki to keep adding and changing the
audio yet never letting it stop playing. “I was
looking for the sweet spot where he could have
control over the performance and its intensity
and other parameters, but also making sure
there was sound activity going on at every
moment, some of which was random and some
reactive,” he says. “What L-ISA brought to
this project was a way to put all of those dis-
crete sound sources in one place and then let
them move and keep moving, either intention-
ally or automatically. L-ISA has the tools for
that, and it’s robust enough to do it in a desert
environment.”
“What we accomplished with L-ISA was
nothing short of spectacular,” Cichocki adds. AREA15
“It was thrilling watching as people moved
through the tunnel and wondered how the much the same thing with our digital con- ings and nightclub-style celebrations. For this
sound could move around the way it did. It sole. But he pointed out that I would have to application, Solotech specified a Meyer Sound
put the sound on the same level as the visuals. do things like bounce out a new track, and system anchored by 10 LEOPARD line array
That’s pretty remarkable in the art-installation then drop it back into the show file. But with loudspeakers bolstered on the bottom end
world.” Spacemap Go I could do it on the fly, in real by four 1100-LFC and two 900-LFC™ low-
time, and here in the space so I know exactly frequency control elements. Rounding out the
t AREA15, the new art and enter- the effect I’m getting. That’s when it clicked. system are four ULTRA-X40™ loudspeakers

A tainment district located minutes

from the Las Vegas Strip, a vast,
200,000 square foot interior
houses a collection of themed retail and enter-
tainment options. One principal attraction is a
space called “The Portal” where, behind
imposing metal doors, visitors can plunge into
a 360-degree projection-mapped video experi-
ence supported by immersive audio enabled
by Meyer Sound’s new Spacemap Go spatial
sound design and live mixing tool.
The 6,584 square foot Portal was initially
conceived primarily as a large meeting and
event space, one that could compete with the
posh hotel ballrooms on the Las Vegas Strip
with a unique ambience. To that end, the pro-
jection systems were designed for four-wall
coverage allowing surround video for either
the entire space, or for one or two walls when
the room was subdivided into smaller spaces.
“When Steve Ellison of Meyer Sound first
introduced me to Spacemap Go, I didn’t quite
get it,” admits David Johngrass, production
manager at AREA15. “I figured I could do
This is huge, I thought.”
Some basic spatial sound trajectories were
incorporated into the first experience in The
Portal, Gallerie 360, a 30-minute sound and
light exhibition by digital artists Darpan and
Max Cooper. “We’ve just scratched the sur-
face with Spacemap Go,” says Johngrass. “But
over the coming months, as we move toward
full reopening, we will be using it big time as
we start pumping out more theatrical shows
where we can fully utilize these tools.”
The overhead Meyer Sound system sup-
porting Spacemap Go — along with the other
presentation modes — comprises 12 ULTRA-
X42 loudspeakers in a 3 x 4 grid pattern. Deep
bass is augmented by two 750-LFC low-fre-
quency control elements, while the GALAXY
816 Network Platform, originally specified
only for loudspeaker processing, now also
accommodates Spacemap Go’s spatial sound
mixing.
In addition to the overhead system, the
pre-COVID-19 plans also called for a direct
reinforcement system suitable for both meet-
for fills, four MJF‑210 stage monitors and a
second GALAXY 816 for system drive and
optimization.
System integrator for Meyer Sound instal-
lations was Solotech, under the general direc-
tion of Aaron Beck, business development
executive and senior engineer. Also contrib-
uting were Design Engineer and Program-
mer Brandon Andreasen and Project Manager
Kevin Roberts.
he Genius Immersive Experience
T is all about the universal genius
Leonardo DaVinci. Offering visi-
tors an interpretation of how
DaVinci would see and interact with our world
today, the exhibition is designed as an immer-
sive, interactive art experience. The immer-
sive sound element is provided by a d&b
Soundscape system.
The experience transports visitors into
DaVinci’s world of thought; both the images
and the soundtrack move with the exhibit.
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others, the organizer BIG Borealis and the
design studio flora&faunavisions. d&b part-
ner Amptec was responsible for providing
the audio equipment and installing the d&b
Soundscape system.
The d&b Soundscape is a scalable, high-
resolution platform. It enables the user to
create immersive experiences. Its En-Scene
software enables object-based mixing while
its En-Space software is a premium, plug
and play acoustic emulation software based
on acoustic signatures of some of the world’s
leading performance venues.
For this setup, Amptec installed 32 10S-D
loudspeakers, mounted in a ring above the
huge screens throughout the room. In addi-
tion, six 18A and one 21S subwoofers were
placed at the centre. At the cube in the centre
of the large hall, in addition Amptec installed
three 8S loudspeakers on the outside and two
8S inside the cube.
“To achieve a perfect result, we had to keep
an exact distance between the speakers and a
precisely calculated angulation,” says Frank
Geerts, Business Unit Manager PA & Theatre
at Amptec. “This precision allowed us to cre-
ate a perfect immersive experience.”
The technical team at Amptec managed
by Steven Aerts programmed the DS100 sig-
nal engine and created various presets. The
Soundscape system is designed in such a way
that it can easily be reproduced in other loca-
tions, a crucial requirement as the show will be
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Genius Immersive Experience
visiting other countries around the world. “To
my knowledge, this approach is pretty unique,
as immersive show concepts are usually only
ever designed for a single venue. By coming
up with this model [using Soundscape], the
end user is able to simply deploy the original
concept to any venue,” Geerts adds.
The DS100 Signal Engine from d&b audio-
technik sits at the heart of the Soundscape
system. The network- and Dante-enabled DSP
platform can manage 64 inputs and outputs in
parallel and takes care of the distribution of
the individual audio tracks. In addition to the
DS100 three DS10 Audio Network Bridges
are used for the Genius system design, which
serve as an interface between the Dante net-
work and digital AES3 audio signals.
The seamless interaction of d&b loudspeak-
ers, processors, matrices, the audio files and
the right installation made this interactive and
immersive experience possible.
Genius DaVinci will be in Berlin until 31st
July 2022 and the innovative multimedia
exhibition will be on show in 12 other loca-
tions in Europe and the USA until 2025.
he new 5,000-capacity Resorts
T World Theatre, operated by Con-
certs West / AEG Presents is home
to the first fixed install of
L-Acoustics L-ISA Immersive Hyperreal
Sound technology in Las Vegas. More than
200 loudspeakers comprise an immersive
aural environment that stands out even by Las
Vegas standards.
Montreal-based Scéno Plus served as the
theatre designer, further overseeing the ven-
ue’s technology, while L-Acoustics Certified
Provider (CPi) Solotech integrated the 14.1
audio system with design support from the
L-Acoustics Application team. The system
consists of an L-ISA Scene setup of seven
arrays of 14 K2 enclosures flown across the
stage width, left-right out-fill arrays of 12
Kara, plus two center-flown arrays of eight
KS28 subs each. Twenty-four KS21 subs are
located under the stage, and 16 5XT five-
inch coaxials are positioned across the stage
Katy Perry at Resorts World Theatre
John Shearer / Getty Images
 Luke Bryan at Resorts World Theatre new L-ISA Processor II is also more power-
ful and includes the ability to bring an immer-
sive experience even down to the front-fill
speakers.”
Beck added that the installation was aided
by L-ISA’s interoperability with AVB net-
working. “Having the amplifiers for the main
front system on the stage grid directly above
the line arrays was extremely beneficial as we
cable, conduit, and installation time,” he says.
“When you’re sitting in the Theatre, you
can have a normal conversation with the
person next to you even as the music is hap-
pening,” says rançois Blais, Vice President
of Technology and Specialized Equipment at
Scéno Plu. “The L-ISA system is about being
wide rather than loud. It’s been wonderful to
watch visiting engineers encounter it for the

didn’t have to have 60 amplifiers in amp room first time and how they discover new ways of
two floors away, reducing a huge amount of making the music come across.”
John Shearer / Getty Images

lip, functioning as spatial front-fills thanks

to a new L-ISA algorithm. Many A10i Wide
enclosures provide delay and seven channels
of surround for each of the three balconies,
with additional A10i found in the lighting
booth. A combination of LA12X, LA4X, and
LA2Xi amplified controllers drive the sys-
tem, which also uses the new L-ISA Proces-
sor II—the device’s first permanent install.
Plus, there are 11 P1 processors installed that
enable bridging of AVB, AES/EBU, and ana-
log audio with time-aligned redundant signal
distribution.
What Aaron Beck, Business Development
Manager & Senior Engineer at Solotech,
found most notable about the L-ISA imple-
mentation was how routine their installation
seemed. It was Solotech’s first permanent
installation of the system, and Beck found the
process remarkably straightforward, suggest-
ing that L-ISA was becoming as mainstream
as conventional sound systems when it comes
to installation.
“Our live production division had some
experience using L-ISA, but this was our first
time using the technology on a permanent
installation,” he says. “What was different
this time was that the new installation ver-
sions of the A Series speakers were available,
replacing the X8 and X12 enclosures for rear
surrounds and delays in our previous design.
As a result, we were able to reduce the overall
count of speakers with the slightly larger A
Series, which saved the client some costs. The

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SIGNAL EXTENDERS
By Jeremy Caldera, CTS-D, CTS-I
While extension capability has been built into matrix switchers, converters and monitoring systems, there are
still plenty of applications that make use of individual extension units and modules. The technology has also
allowed different signals to be combined, extended and separated.
The Adder Technology ADDERLink XDIP
IP KVM got a series of upgrades last year.
The receiver can now access 16 sources and
the transmitter can broadcast to 256 receivers.
Improved remote control, either via a REST-
ful API or HTTPS web browser, is designed
to give users additional choice and flexibility
with how they control their XDIP solution.
Managing all endpoints through an API will
reportedly help customers simplify configu-
ration and maintenance. According to Adder,
this level of interoperability, combined with
new multicasting functionality, means the
XDIP is the ideal solution to bridge the gap
between KVM and video-over-IP. Customers
can now take advantage of KVM functionality
while delivering video and AV content around
a large-scale installation, over an existing
1GbE network. Power over Ethernet support
has also been made available in the US. At
the same time, company also debuted an addi-
tion to the ADDERLink INFINIITY 4000
Series, the ALIF4000. Multigigabit Ethernet
support has been added to provide customers
with the ability to balance their video quality
and bandwidth usage requirements by deliv-
ering 4K over varying network capabilities,
from 1Gb/s to 10Gb/s. Integrated 1GbE ports
reportedly enable easy delivery of 4K60
video over 1Gb/s copper links using 100m of
standard Cat-5e or Cat-6 cable. Dual multi-
gigabit or 1GbE ports can be teamed together
for enhanced resiliency or improved video
capability. Compatibility with the exist-
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Adder
ALIF4000
ing ADDERLink INFINITY
range means the ALIF4000
can be phased into an existing
network.
At NAB, the AJA OG-FiDO-
2T-12G and OG-FiDO-T-
12G-ST debuted. This pair
AJA
of new openGear-compatible
OG-FiDO-2T-
12G-SDI to fiber conversion
12G
solutions include OG-FiDO-
2T-12G, a dual-channel 12G-
SDI to fiber transmitter that
supports two independent channels of base- ers such as the DGX DXLink 4K60 Twisted
band 12G-SDI to LC fiber up to 10km. The Pair Input Board. The transmitter’s built-in
new OG-FiDO-T-12G-ST supports single- control ports can be used to control a source
channel 12G-SDI to fiber conversion over ST. device and the ICSLan port provides an IP
The AMX DX-TX-4K60 DXLink 4K60 network access port when used in conjunction
HDMI Transmitter Module is a 4K60 4:4:4 with the Enova DGX 100 Series.
capable distance transport solution with sup- The A-Neuvideo ANI-0104POE splits an
port for HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2. It transmits HDMI 1080p@60Hz video signal into a local
audio, video, control, Ethernet, and USB 2.0 display plus four additional feeds for remote
over one shielded Cat6, Cat6A or Cat7 stan- displays up to 150ft. away on CAT5e/6 cable.
dard twisted pair cable. DXLink 4K60 HDMI The receivers are powered by the base unit on
Transmitter Modules are perfect for sending the same twisted pair. It also supports stereo
HDMI and control signals over long distances audio and 7.1 channel surround sound. The
to a remote DXLink 4K60 Receiver Mod- extender includes surface mounting hard-
ule or other compatible AMX Receiv- ware. There are several versions avail-
AMX DX-TX-
4K60
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A-Neuvideo
ANI-0104POE

Audio
Authority
HBT200KIT

able providing from 2 to 8 outputs Atlona Avance mance and reliability, the Avance The Audio Authority HBT200KIT repre-
supporting both 1080p and 4K. Series  Series includes key features and sents a very simple solution for HDMI exten-
The ATEN VE8950/VE8900 technologies to ensure video trans- sion up to 330ft. on one Cat 5 network cable.
Control App is an iOS and Android mission integrity and quality. The Handling up to 7.1 channel uncompressed
compatible mobile app that enables mobile series includes models with a variety of audio, the unit also conveys bi-directional
control of ATEN’s VE8950 and VE8900 powering and extension distance options plus IR and RS-232. The video transmission is
series 4K HDMI over IP extenders. The app integration-friendly features. The Avance 4K/ uncompressed and the operation is Crest-
was designed to help users instantly switch UHD HDMI Extender Kit with Control and ron, AMX, and Control4 compatible. The kit
sources/displays and apply and reschedule Remote Power supports control pass-through includes one HBT200T Transmitter and one
profiles for their over IP video extenders. and remote power capability. The kit trans- HBT200R Receiver.
ATEN’s Control App provides direct access mits 4K/UHD 60 Hz 4:2:0 video up to 130 The Aurora HTE-TX2 HDBaseT 2.0 trans-
to VE Manager, which enables preview, real feet (40 meters) or 1080p 60 Hz video up to mitter is part of the company’s HT Series with
time monitor and control of a user’s video 230 feet (70 meters). In addition to video with optional Dante/AES67 up to 8 channels for sur-
sources from anywhere. Users can track the embedded multi-channel audio, RS-232 and round sound; it can extend 4K60 4:4:4 & HDR
latest display schedule and system updates IR control signals, and remote power from (18Gbps) to 330ft. with unshielded cable. It is
and do calendar-based scheduling. the transmitter to the receiver are supported also capable of directional USB to provide a
The Atlona Avance Series of HDMI on the single Category 6/6A cable. EDID choice as to which end of the line will be the
extender kits are the latest generation of filtering and clock stretching ensure video sender. Third party control is enabled through
HDBaseT extenders for 4K/UHD AV transmission integrity and stable connec- the built-in IP port expansion.
signals. To provide increased perfor- tions. Integrated HDBaseT link test Black Box PoE Emerald PE transmitters
allows quick verification of cable, and receivers for HD KVM enable extension
ATEN
termination, and link quality. The and matrix switching of pixel-perfect HD DVI
Control App
AT-AVA-EX70C-KIT includes both video (up to 1920x1200 at 60Hz), transpar-
transmitter and receiver endpoints. ent USB 2.0, and bidirectional analog audio
Compact enclosures and included brack- — over a dedicated or existing IP network,
ets allow the devices to be surface mounted in or even the internet — between any number
furniture or behind a display. The AT-AVA- of users and computers, servers, or virtual
EX70C-KIT delivers a cost-effective solution machines. With the new PoE option, Emerald
for extension of video, audio, control, PE devices can be powered over CATx
and receiver power at resolutions up cable via a PoE-capable network
to 4K/UHD. Aurora switch — and can even serve as a
HTE-TX2

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Hall
Technologies
G&D VisionXS Discovery
Series

Black Box
Emerald PE
PoE
Blackmagic
Fiber
Converter

RS-232, and two

redundant power supply in the event that the
power adapter goes down.
The Blackmagic Camera Fiber Converter
and Blackmagic Studio Fiber Converter allow
video, audio, camera power, talkback and
tally to be extended up to 2km on a single
SMPTE 311M hybrid electrical and fiber
optic cable. The cable includes a 2 way fiber
pair, data pair and power pair, along with a
central strength member. The Camera Fiber
Converter attaches to the back of URSA Mini
and URSA Broadcast cameras and it adds
standard studio camera controls. Blackmagic
also offers a line of mini converters to trans- is a line of high-performance KVM extenders
mit SDI over fiber that is both economi-
cal and reliable.
In July, the DVIGear DVI-7380
DVIGear DVI-
DisplayPort Optical Extender
7380
debuted. It supports a wide array of
signal types, provides long-distance
extension over a single fiber cable, and
supports up to 8K (UHD) at 30Hz
(4:4:4). It supports Display-
Port 1.4 HBR3 signals with
data rates up to 8.1Gbps/
channel (32.4Gbps aggre-
gate), resolutions up
to 8K/30p, embedded
audio, bi-directional IR,
10/100 BaseT Ether-
net ports, using only a
single fiber optic cable.
It can extend these
signals over cable dis-
tances of more than 5.0
miles using Single-Mode Fiber and
up to 1000 ft. (~ 300 meters) using Multi-Mode
Fiber uncompressed. Optical fiber transmis-
sion is immune to environmental signal noise,
thus providing a low RFI/EMI profile for sen-
sitive applications where security is important.
Guntermann & Drunck (G&D) VisionXS
with a bandwidth of 10Gb and video trans-
mission for resolutions up to 4K. VisionXS
extenders can be combined with G&D’s
matrix systems and are fully compatible with
existing models. The VisionXS series relies
on G&D’s High Dynamic Image Processing;
the dual-head modules allow the transmis-
sion of two video signals via one transmis-
sion cable. Secure and reliable operation is
ensured by AES-128 encryption and the regu-
lar exchange of security keys.
VisionXS KVMs is designed
to extend fast videos and fre-
quently changing image
content and its compact
size makes it well suited
for applications where
space is a critical factor.
The Hall Technologies Discovery
Series offers cost-effective 4K extension
with flexible USB and HDMI capabili-
ties for software video conferencing
and audio extraction. These kits were
designed specifically to address signal

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extension for multiple participants in technology prevents direct access

classrooms, huddle spaces, or confer- to the data within the KVM system
ence rooms. The series comprises an IHSE tera IP from the IP network. This main-
HDBaseT wall plate transmitter, and gateway tains the integrity of the KVM sys-
receiver kit that pairs natively with tem and is consistent with the IHSE
soft-codec video conferencing appli- philosophy of secure separation of
cations such as Zoom, Teams, Skype, core matrix and IP networks as an
WebEx and more for resolutions up to effective countermeasure to potential
4K. It pairs readily with USB periph- cyber-attacks.
erals including cameras and speak- The KanexPro EXT-4KFIBER-
erphones for applications including PRO HDMI 2.0 extender is designed
remote and in-person learning and to extend 4Kx2K@60Hz video and
conferencing. The Discovery Series HDR up to 984ft. with zero latency
is available now in both 1 Gang and 2 on two single mode or two OM3/
Gang wall-plate transmitters and pair OM4 multi-mode fiber cables. It
with a universal Discovery receiver. can also be controlled over fiber via
Hall also offers a US and UK version bi-directional IR and RS323C. The
of the Discovery 2Gang transmitter. within buildings, across campuses and front panel DIP switch allows SPDIF ports
In April, the IHSE Draco tera IP Gateway between remote corporate offices. It allows on both the sender and receiver to function as
debuted with the ability to bridge multiple users to securely access remote computers ARC (Audio Return Channel) mode or normal
KVM matrices over existing IP networks and interact in real-time. IHSE’s Secure Core audio support for downstream devices. Kan-

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exPro also offers a variety of HDBaseT and
wireless extenders.
The Kramer TP-752T and TP-752R form
an ultrareach extender pair that allows 1080p
(HD) HDMI and RS232 control to reach up
to 2000ft. on any 2-wire cable. Connector
options include terminal block, RJ-45 and
VGA. The transmitter has an active, reclock-
ing HDMI output loop port for cascaded sig-
nal extenders or distributors, or local signal
monitoring while the receiver features audio
de-embedding. This product is part of a vast
selection of Kramer extenders in 1080p and
4K via fiber, HDBaseT and more.
In March Lightware announced that the
company’s new Lightware TPX devices
would be based on Semtech’s AVXT tech-
nology. TPX extenders allow for HDMI 2.0
signal management over a single CATx cable
with HDCP 2.3 and Dolby Vision support,
while also providing compatibility with Soft-
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Kramer
TP-752
ware Defined Video over Ethernet (SDVoE)
endpoints connected point-to-point. The TPX
extenders are Lightware’s first AVXT-based
devices and extend signals over a single CATx
cable (up to 100 meters), allow fan-less, pas-
sive cooling and include EDID management.
AVXT enables the extenders to output audio
on the transmitter side to send it directly to
audio systems as well as support bidirectional
remote powering.
Matrox Extio 3 Series KVM extenders
securely carry a single 4Kp60 4:4:4 video
signal—or four 1080p60 4:4:4 signals—
along with keyboard, mouse, stereo audio,
and USB 2.0 over standard Gigabit Ethernet
at low bit rates. They allow users to instantly
switch to any system on the KVM network.
Extio 3 provides a secondary H.264 proxy
video stream, compatible with H.264 soft-
ware and hardware decoders, enabling users
to view a selected desktop on mobile devices,
KanexPro
EXT-4KFIBERPRO
Matrox
Extio 3
Lightware TPX
record it to a network attached storage or to
display it on a video wall. Last year, Matrox
rolled out private wide-area network (WAN)
support. This new mode of operation enables
organizations to introduce new remote work
and collaborative workflow infrastructures by
allowing users to access, share, and control
any centralized workstation located in another
building or city. In March, a four-tiled view
feature debuted, enabling users to access
remote workspace configurations across a
variety of layouts. Users can visualize infor-
mation from up to eight systems across a dual-
monitor workspace.
The MuxLab 500763-TX extends HDMI
signals up to 330ft. at up to 4K @ 30Hz reso-
lution on Cat5e/6 and along with the Muxlab
500762-RX Receiver supports point-to-point,
point-to-multipoint and multipoint-to-multi-
point configurations, video wall and multiv-
iew capabilities. Also carried are RS232 and
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Purelink
HOF 2.0 Tx/Rx

MuxLab
500763-TX

directional IR control as well as Opticis DPFX- LC fiber connector gives clean, secure and
two-channel embedded audio. 300-TR easy installation. DPFX-300-TR can be
The Opticis DPFX-300-TR operated by USB power without external
extends DisplayPort 1.2 signal up DC power adapter with plugging micro
to 200m (656feet) and transmits 4K USB(DPFX-300 module side) – USB
UHD (4096x2160) at 60Hz over (source/display devices side) cable which is
one(1) LC multi-mode fiber(OM3). supplied in the shipping group.
Leading-edge technology of Opticis The Purelink HOF 2.0 Tx/Rx provides
allows long distance transmission of installation with perfect long-distance distribution of 4K/60 video,
4K signal without any video/audio degra- electrical isolation, but without electrical audio, and control signals over fiber. Ultra
dation. DPFX-300-TR is designed compact hazard and interference. Between Trans- HD/4K, HDMI 2.0 (18G), embedded audio,
enough to be fitted into various installa- mitter (DPFX-300-Tx) and receiver (DPFX- RS-232, and bi-directional IR are all sup-
tion environments. It gives slim, light, easy 300-Rx), pure fiber connection by single ported over distances up to 3,300 ft. using
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SmartAVI
HDX-Ultimate

TEKVOX
Camera 
Extender Set

PureLink’s TOTALWIRE LC-

terminated fiber optic cables. Fea-
tures include real-time auto-EDID
management and support for Dolby
Thinklogical
Atmos, DTS-HD Master Audio and
TLX
LPCM 2/5.1/7.1.
The ultra-thin RTI VXT-LR is a
long reach HDBT video extender set
which contains a VXT-LRT transmitter and a The TEKVOX Camera Extender Set functionality of a 4K HDBaseT extender pair.
VXT-LRR receiver. Compliant with HDMI1.4 improves the capabilities of HDMI cameras Among the wide variety of signal exten-
and HDCP2.2, it is capable of transmitting in classrooms, auditoriums, lecture halls, sion products, is the Thinklogical TLX video
highdefinition video signals up to 4K@60Hz. and conference centers facilitating distance extension system. Through its HDMI 1.4 and
Designed with support for HDBT2.0 it enables engagement. The Camera Extender Set DisplayPort 1.2 connectors, it provides sup-
100m (max) 4K transmission and 150m 1080p allows integrators to mount an HDMI cam- port for up to 4K@60Hz video and full duplex
transmission as well as RS-232 and IR control era anywhere, without needing an AC outlet stereo audio, RS232 and 10/100/1000 Ether-
signals via single Cat5e/Cat6 cable. Four Eth- at the camera. Using a single CAT cable, the net. The TLX system can transmit embedded
ernet ports enable network switch capability. 79086S transports 4K video, bi-directional audio and de-embed it at the receiver. There is
The pair supports CEC and ARC. LAN and RS232, and 2.5A of 12V power to a local monitor output and an Ethernet port for
The SmartAVI HDX-Ultimate extends drive a camera at the far-end. A single out- configuration and updates. The extenders can
ultra-HD 4K resolution video up to 450ft. on a let at the receiver-end can power the trans- be used with the TLX non-blocking matrix
single CAT5e cable and it has PoE capability. mitter, receiver, and camera, eliminating the switchers with capacities of 12 to 640 ports.
Either unit can be powered from the other. The need for a far-end outlet. The 79086S Camera Last year, the ZeeVee ZyPer4K-XS joined
HDX Ultimate works with SmartAVI matrixes Extender Set streamlines the installation of the uncompressed SDVoE ZyPer family.
to offer a range of extended routing solu- HDMI cameras by offering greater freedom The smaller footprint encoder and decoder
tions. There are LED status indicators and bi- of placement, resulting in an enhanced user models bring the performance and
directional IR and RS-232 control. SnapAV’s experience without sacrificing the advanced reliability of SDVoE and AVoIP
Binary 560 Series 4K HDR HDBaseT Long
Range Extender carries up to 18Gbps of virtu- RTI
VXT-LR
ally lossless (4K@60 4:4:4) video along with
bidirectional IR and RS-232 for long dis-
tances. It also supports 2-channel PCM, Dolby
Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD,
Dolby Atmos, DTS, DTS-HD Master Audio
and DTS-X. A front panel DIP switch provides
control for different modes of operation.

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Zigen
ZIG-POEPRO-
100A
signal distribution solutions to space con-
strained and noise sensitive environments for
corporate, higher education, performing arts,
yacht and government applications, among
others. The ZyPer4K-XS platform allows
for the distribution and switching of uncom-
pressed 720p, 1080p HD, Ultra HD and 4K
resolution con-
tent, audio and
control via off-
the-shelf 10Gb
Ethernet switches. Its IP-based architecture
enables the switching from one source to
another without any frame loss – even at 4K
resolutions. It also offer a 1GB utility port
and USB human interface device class (USB
HID) support for devices such as keyboards,
mice, game controllers and alphanumeric
TECH SHOWCASE
ZeeVee
ZyPer4K-XS
displays.
The Zigen ZIG-POEPRO-100A long-dis-
tance 4K/60Hz 4:4:4 HDMI extender conveys
HDMI over a single UTP/STP with bidirec-
tional RS-232 and IR. The transmitter will
safely detect, classify, and provide 48V up to
25W power to the receiver connected to the
HDBaseT port. The link is continuously moni-
tored for any fault or overloading conditions
and the current is limited to avoid hazardous
conditions.
 SIGNAL
DISTRIBUTION PRODUCTS
DVIGEAR FIBER OPTIC EXTENDERS
DVIGear’s 4K HDMI (DVI-7365) and the company’s newest DisplayPort (DVI-7380) Fiber Optic
Extenders are high performance, cost-effective optical extenders. They support uncompressed, high-
resolution signal distribution over very long distances using only a single fiber optic cable.
These models offer embedded audio, bi-directional IR, RS-232 and two 10/100 BaseT
Ethernet ports. Each optical extender set consists of a transmitter and a receiver. The
transmitter converts the AV signals into light pulses for transmission over a single strand
of Multi-Mode or Single-Mode fiber optic cable. The receiver converts the light pulses
back to AV signals for the display and other downstream devices. Advanced fiber optic
technology enables uncompressed picture quality over greater distances than other extension meth-
ods. The DVI-7365 4K HDMI Fiber Optic Extender supports HDMI 4K /60p, with signal extension over cable distances of up to 1.86 mi. (3,000 meters).
For added versatility, these units provide Advanced EDID Management. The DVI-7380 DisplayPort Fiber Optic Extender supports DisplayPort 1.4 HBR3
signals with data rates up to 8.1Gbps/channel (32.4Gbps aggregate) with resolutions up to 8K /30p. It can extend these signals over cable distances of more
than 5.0 miles (> 8,000 meters) using single-mode fiber (SMF).

G&D VISIONXS
This KVM-over-IP extender offers full matrix compatibility and uses standard networks with up to
10Gbit/s. Its space-saving housing offers a high performant video transmission for resolutions up to 4K60
in a compact form factor. The integrated “IP-MUX” feature lets users switch to up to 20 computer sources
without the need for additional hardware. For the VisionXS series, the manufacturer relies on its proven,
lossless compression bluedec. As an additional safety feature, each device is equipped with two trans-
mission ports. This enables fast switching to the fallback transmission line. No additional hardware is
required to use the transmission redundancy, because the second port can be enabled via software key –
even at a later date. The VisionXS is fully compatible with all of G&D matrix systems.

IHSE DRACO DESKTOP SWITCHES

The new Draco DPS 4X1 KVM desktop series switches can be customized to
support single-head, dual-head, triple-head, or quad-head computer systems.
Starting with a base DisplayPort four-input, single-head package, up to 4K60
can be supported. The DPS 4X1 base unit is a standard two-slot desktop chas-
sis with support for USB-HID, USB 2.0, and optional audio connections for up
to four computers to a single DisplayPort monitor. When more displays are added, users can expand
the switch with the 4X1 video expansion card using IHSE USA’s standard six-slot chassis. All DPS 4X1 cards fit in any IHSE USA frame type and
integrate with any IHSE USA KVM systems. The DPS KVM 4X1 switches work in tandem with other IHSE USA switch products, making them
even more secure and flexible. With a typical desktop switch environment, the CPU devices (computer or laptop) normally reside at the worksta-
tion’s access point or endpoint device. Each device must connect directly to the physical input of the switch, and the USB-HID keyboard and mouse
manage the process of changing what computer is shown on the display. When a DPS 4X1 is added to a larger KVM switch, each input port on the
4X1 becomes the access point for a larger number of sources connected at the KVM switch.

MATROX CONVERTIP
This IPMX standards-based encoder/decoder was engineered to provide maximum flexibil-
ity, providing multiple input/output connectivity options for converting IP SMPTE ST 2110
signals between SDI or HDMI. ConvertIP devices also support compressed 4K over standard
1 GbE networks. Single devices can be configured as a transmitter or receiver. Based on
NMOS API – and ready for IPMX – ConvertIP is interoperable with a wide range of hardware
on the market to support the transition to IP, whether over 1GbE, copper, or fiber.

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PRODUCTS
JUST ADD POWER MAXCOLOR
The MaxColor 4K60 transmitter and receiver (MC-TX1 and MC-RX1)
natively support 4K60 in and out. MaxColor 4K60 video at 12-bit color
and 4:4:4 chroma can be distributed over existing Cat5/Cat6 cable. In
addition, the transmitter and receiver support MPEG downstreaming
for connected devices including laptops and tablets. The series deliv-
ers instant switching, 4K up- and downscaling, and HDR management
while supporting all lossless audio formats and Dolby Vision. Addi-
tional features include image pop, push, and pull, as well as 90-degree
image rotation for landscape and portrait modes.
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HALL TECHNOLOGIES ECHO 8S
This 8-Channel HDBaseT Splitter Transmitter is designed to allow a single
HDMI 2.0 source to be displayed remotely at up to eight different loca-
tions. HDMI resolutions up to 4K UHD (4K@60 4:4:4) can be extended up
to 70m, while resolutions up to 1080p can be extended 100m over a single
CAT5e or CAT6 cable. ECHO supports HDCP 2.2 and 1.4 content protec-
tion, as well as HDR10 High Dynamic Range video. In addition to HDMI
extension, the ECHO-8S also extends RS-232 serial data, and bi-direc-
tional IR for control of remote devices. All senders include a local HDMI
output, EDID routing control, de-embedded analog audio, and Power over
Cable (PoC) to power remote receivers. The ECHO-8S has built-in HDMI
splitters to extend a single video to four receivers respectively and have
additional features including RS-232 and IR loop output for daisy-chaining
senders, and digital TOSLINK audio de-embedding.