Video on the Network

Kramer Releases 18G-Capable 4K Digital Scaler

2020-05-28T15:41:17Z

The Kramer Electronics VP-451 is an 18G-capable 4K digital scaler for HDMI and USB-C signals. The unit up and down as well as cross-scales to resolutions up to 4K@60hz (4:4:4).

Users can automatically set the output resolution to follow the native resolution of the source, or set it manually to a custom resolution. The VP-451 supports HDR10 and HDCP 2.2/1.4, and features input auto-switching, constant sync on the output (even if the input video signal is lost or interrupted), and a built-in ProcAmp for convenient signal adjustment.

Q-SYS Ecosystem Gets Software-Based Dante

2020-05-07T15:43:47Z

QSC announces the availability of software-based Dante for the Q-SYS ecosystem, allowing customers to enable Dante networked audio integration on Q-SYS Core 110f processors running Q-SYS Designer v8.31 or higher.

The software implementation eliminates the need for additional hardware I/O to integrate Dante into the Q-SYS audio, video and control workflow, and increases platform interoperability between Q-SYS and Dante-enabled devices.

Kramer Intros SDVoE-Based AV-Over-IP Transceiver

2020-04-24T09:51:43Z

The KDS-8 from Kramer Electronics is a zero-latency SDVoE-based (10G) AV-over-IP transceiver for distributing AV signals up to 4K@60Hz (4:4:4) via ethernet over copper cable with lossless compression.

The transceiver is a fully standard and compliant SDVoE codec, and enables compatibility with other software and hardware streaming platforms. Being a transceiver, the KDS-8 can be set as either an encoder or decoder. As a decoder, it encodes and sends the HDMI input along with IR, RS-232 and analog audio over an IP network.

Hall Research Sends 4K Video Over UTP Cable

2020-04-16T15:15:54Z

Hall Research launches the EX-4KU, a kit consisting of a single-gang wall plate HDBaseT transmitter and a receiver designed to extend 4K HDMI video and USB data over a single UTP cable.

The kit uses HDBaseT 2.0 technology, and the company claims it extends video and USB with zero latency and no compression. The wall plate transmitter provides an HDMI input with a USB port for connection to a PC or Mac. It supports all PC and HDTV resolutions, up to and including 4K UHD (3840 x 2160). The wall plate also provides two USB charing ports, and the extender supports all USB 1.1 and 2.0 devices such as as keyboards, mice, touchscreens, interactive whiteboards and cameras.

ClearOne Intros CONVERGENCE AV Network Manager

2020-04-10T12:17:23Z

ClearOne announces CONVERGENCE AV Network Manager, a unified AV network management platform to monitor, control and audit ClearOne Pro audio and video products and services.

Previously available in beta form, the system provides remote real-time system access for at-a-glance and all-inclusive dashboard views in any browser, from desktop to mobile. It has unlimited scalability, allowing it to support organisations of any size, and can be configured for one of twelve languages.

Vaddio Ships AV Bridge 2x1

2020-04-03T09:52:37Z

Vaddio announces the AV Bridge 2x1, a solution the company says make it easy to record and stream high-definition video and Dante audio networking with two HDMI inputs and multiple outputs.

With two HDMI inputs, customers can connect either two cameras or a camera and a computer, easily switch sources and set side-by-side or picture-in-picture for seamless live presentations, lectures and video calls. Meanwhile 1080p USB 3.0, HDMI and IP streaming outputs allow one to simultaneously capture their computer, enlarge the source with an in-room display or stream to online platforms such as Zoom, Webex, YouTube and Facebook Live without need for special software or drivers.

Dataton’s New WATCHPAX 40 Media Server

2020-03-25T17:17:24Z

Designed for use with the company’s WATCHOUT show composer, the WATCHPAX 40 media server for use in both temporary and fixed installations is a portable, high-performance unit that offers four times 4K playback and built-in EDID for smooth setup.

The new server features hardware-based EDID management and a smart restore/reset function which will appeal to rental and staging sectors or venues with multiple productions.

Netgear M4300 Switches Get Crestron Certification

2020-03-13T14:42:01Z

The Netgear M4300 series switches receiver official Crestron certification for DM NVX AV-over-IP solutions, meaning the switches work out of the box with Crestron DM NVX encoders and decoders.

According to the company, most other network switches on the Crestron Certified list require a configuration file to function properly. This is not the case with the M4300 switches, since they ship preconfigured and require no further setup to work with Crestron hardware.

Crestron Adds Features to DM DVX Platform

2020-03-05T16:39:23Z

Crestron adds features to the DM NVX 1Gbps AV-over-IP platform at ISE 2020-- including native AES67 support and a switching system the company claims is both fast and glitch-free.

With AES67 support, DM NVX endpoints can send breakaway audio from a video source to mixers, DSPs and amplifiers, as well as receive signals from mixers, DSPs and microsoft with support for the AES67 standard. Meanwhile the ultra-fast no-glitch switching delivers "virtually imperceptible" switching from one network stream to another.

“We have a steadfast commitment to continuously evolving the DM NVX platform to be the best in every way,” the company says. “Last year, we brought exclusive Pixel Perfect Processing technology to DM NVX to deliver image quality as good as the source, and over a standard 1 gigabit network-- no need for all the expense and disruption of installing a new 10 gigabit network. This year, we’ve taken audio support and switching speed to an entirely new level. Even better news, these capabilities will be implemented across the entire product line.”

ISE Launch for Open AV-Over-IP Standard

2020-02-12T17:15:44Z

At ISE 2020 the Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS) proAV working group announces Internet Protocol Media Experience (IPMX)-- a set of open standards and specifications enabling carriage of compressed and uncompressed video, audio and data over IP networks.

According to the organisation, IPMX addresses the need for a single set of common, ubiquitous standards-based protocols ensuring interoperability for AV over IP. In addition to simplifying the implementation of SMPTE st 2110 and ensuring interoperability for AV-over-IP systems, IPMX incorporates further features tailored to proAV installations. These include AMWA NMOS IS-04 and IS-05 for discovery, registration and connection management, and specifications for copy protection and security.