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ISE 2020 Highlights ISE 2020 – issues and solutions
ISE 2020 promises solutions to some of the paramount issues out- standing in AV. Here, AV News previews the issues and some of the proposed solutions.
KVM Technologies
KVM stands for Keyboard, Video (monitor) and Mouse. Around for years, KVM technology is coming to prominence because of the changing requirements of markets in control, monitoring and anal- ysis where the ability of a single operator to work with multiple PCs is valuable. A KVM switch however, is quite different when com- pared to a conventional data switch. In fact, “the main function of a KVM switch is to control, switch and manage many PCs via a single keyboard, monitor and mouse”.
tvONE debuts “the ultimate KVM” tvONE Hall 1 Booth M110
tvONE will announce Magenta Pathfinder, “the ultimate” KVM solution with zero mouse latency. Magenta Pathfinder provides a scalable, zero latency, KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse & transpar- ent USB 2.0) extension and switching solution for 4K and HD sources capable of more than 3,000 high-quality endpoints using standard IT network switches. Pathfinder Cross-Click and WindowView features deliver excep- tional usability. Cross-Click allows users to view and control up to 16 PC’s at a single workstation with zero lag and no additional hardware by simply gliding the mouse across multiple monitors to the PC screen the user needs to control. WindowView allows users to split a 4K monitor into a quad view to control and view multiple PCs using only a single keyboard and mouse. Combine Cross-Click and WindowView on a single workstation to create a powerful, efficient and clean workflow. Other advanced features include support for multi-head desktops and the ability to create user groups and individually defined rights to manage access to key data, along with best in class security options like no ‘backdoor’ access and USB lock out.
Mark Armon, Product Manager of tvONE, says, “Pathfinder deliv- ers the performance required to support the extreme demands of mission-critical control and collaboration including medical, live broadcast and control room operations, whilst remaining intuitive and simple to set up and use. Its performance is truly exceptional providing exact and artefact-free HD and 4K video which is also flicker and stutter free.
Pathfinder offers plug-and-play setup on standard Cat6 or fibre optic network systems with no configuration of end points. It can extend and mix 4K and HD sources creating a flexible, wide-reach- ing KVM matrixing solution, making Pathfinder ideal for hospitali- ty, education, retail, command centre and other applications. The use of standard network switches not only minimises total cost of ownership, but also enhances security, as it allows customers to benefit from the latest IT security advances and easy access to advanced communication protocols.
tvONE is offering Magenta Pathfinder in two configurations. The Pathfinder 800 series offers DisplayPort 1.2 support at 4K60 at
Multi-system control now available for Matrox KVM Matrox Hall 11 Booth D120
Matrox Graphics Inc. today announces the availability of Aggrega- tor Mode, a cutting-edge, multi-system control feature available with Matrox Extio 3 high-performance IP KVM extenders. Taking Extio 3 IP extension and switching capabilities to a new level, this mode of operation permits an Extio 3 receiver unit to aggregate multiple video streams coming from multiple Extio 3 transmitter units.
Multiple computer desktops can then be viewed and controlled simultaneously from an Extio 3 receiver unit with a single keyboard and mouse. Moving the mouse across a multi-screen desktop of up to four displays shifts control instantly from one computer to the next, providing users with unprecedented operational efficiency. Extio 3’s Aggregator Mode supports computers with multiple video outputs, including independent or stretched desktop mode, while remote user-station setups can be arranged in various con- figurations such as 4 x 1, 3 x 1, 2 x 1 or 2 x 2. Guest connections are also available for collaborative environments, where different users can connect to the same source system simultaneously, with or without USB control.
Seamless deployment extenders, minimizing equipment cost and maintenance. It also does not require any additional software to be installed on the source computer system, ensuring that all system certifications remain intact for a truly simplified KVM installation. “Control room operators are often required to monitor and access information from multiple computers to complete their daily tasks, and Aggregator Mode helps streamline their workflows by provid- ing seamless control of multiple systems,” said Caroline Injoyan, business development manager, Matrox. “This efficiency-boosting functionality eliminates unnecessary distractions so operators can focus completely on the task at hand.”
Aggregator Mode is now available as a free Extio 3 firmware and Matrox Extio Central Manager software upgrade.
Video Wall control
The advent of 4 and even 8K resolutions is driving a new gener- ation of Control technologies, many of which will be on show at ISE 2020.
VuWall to debut the ControlVu touch panel VuWall Hall 15 Booth K250
VuWall will debut its new ControlVu touch panel and showcase the new security features, capabilities, and flexibility of the powerful TRx centralised multivideo wall management platform; VuScape video wall controllers with KVM support; and VuStream encoders and decoders.
tvONE will announce Magenta Pathfinder, “the ultimate” KVM solution with zero mouse latency.
Adder adds Elite Service for KVM Adder Technology Hall 10 P180
Adder Technology specialists in high performance IP KVM, today announced its Elite Service. The new service gives worldwide cus- tomers with mission-critical KVM, 24/7 access to Adder’s technical engineering team along with an advanced hardware replacement scheme and a guaranteed 4-hour call back time. Sokol Mukaj, head of system monitor and control at Albcontrol, Air Navigation Services of Albania, said of the Elite Service, “In the Air Traffic Control industry, the chance of a mission-critical network failure is unlikely, but the impact could be significant. In order to avoid disruption, it’s essential that we are in control of all resources in all scenarios. Adder’s reliable remote-access solutions provide automated and instantaneous failover and the introduction of the Elite Service means we can rely on dedicated support whenever we need it.”
The Elite Service Program is available to all Adder customers. P12 AV News February 2020V News November 2019
“Control rooms are not only becoming a necessity for organiza- tions of all sizes and missions, operators are also requiring on-de- mand access to a robust array of AV and IT sources,” said Paul Vander Plaetse, CEO at VuWall. “Our ecosystem of interoperable products provides the most effective distribution of any sources to any display surface throughout entire organizations. At ISE 2020, we'll demonstrate how VuWall seamlessly bridges AV and IT for an easy and intelligent way to control and manage any video wall deployment.” At ISE 2020, VuWall will demonstrate the new security capa- bilities available within the innovative TRx 2.5 centralized man- agement solution for configuring and operating multiple video walls, multiviewers, encoders, and decoders. TRx simplifies the deployment of complex AV-over-IP networks. The latest version of the software adds three new security features: Transport Layer Se- curity (TLS) between the TRx GUI and TRx Server, improved user rights management, and additional KVM modes. VuWall's new 15-inch ControlVu touch panel will also make its debut at ISE 2020, alongside the 10-inch model already on the market. The series gives operators the freedom to change layouts and control devices with a simple touch and features the com- pany's web-based control panel designer, which allows them to create fully customized panels easily without the need for any pro- gramming. .
ISE attendees will benefit from a demo of VuWall's new range
of VuStream encoders and decoders that support H.264 and SDVoE (Software Defined Video-over-Ethernet) standards. These solutions allow high-quality video streams to be delivered across an organization's network. The VuStream series includes a range of appliances available in various form factors, resolutions, and performance features. Each appliance is compatible with VuScape controllers and can be centrally configured and managed by TRx.
This is the company’s fourth patent for its Microphone Mist technol- ogy platform, which powers its HDL300 audio conferencing systems and the HDL200 system (pictured).
calibrate the multichannel echo canceler for each speaker to mi- crophone combination and provide continuous, real-time, in-room impulse response measurements.
Unlike competing products, Nureva audio systems maintain con- sistent performance by automatically and continuously adapting to changes in room configurations or a change in the location of the Nureva system itself. For example, no manual recalibration is required by IT staff or a service technician when furniture or mo- bile walls are moved to accommodate varying meeting scenarios. These patents provide clear evidence that the Microphone Mist technology platform stands apart from traditional technologies like beamforming and omnidirectional microphones. Microphone Mist technology uses sophisticated algorithms to simultaneous- ly process sound from all virtual microphones to provide remote participants with a high-quality listening experience, enabled by continuous autocalibration, simultaneous echo cancellation, posi- tion-based automatic gain control and sound masking.
Biamp advises on engaging live events Biamp Hall 3 Booth B90 / Hall 1 H140
Biamp today announced that Jim Seretis, consultant liaison and business development manager for Australia and New Zealand at Biamp, will lead an AVIXA FlashTrack session titled "The New X Factor to Creating Dynamic and Engaging Live Events" on Feb. 11 from 2:30 to 2:50 p.m. at ISE 2020 on the Biamp booth. In the session, Seretis will explain the barriers of traditional micro- phone technology when used in live events. He will address these problems from the perspective of a presenter or moderator as well as an audience member. Seretis will then share how AV integra- tors can transform live events using the most common technology available today: the smartphone.
“Clear communication and engaged audiences are critical to successful events, and we are pleased that Jim will be able to share how to improve the event experience for both moderators
Audio
With advances in immersive and directional audio, ISE 2020 promises to be a uniquely interesting event this year.
Nureva granted patent protection Nureva Hall booth 11-D160
Nureva has announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued patent number 10,499,151 for embedding additional information in a sound mask noise signal. This is the company’s fourth patent for its Microphone Mist technology platform, which powers its HDL300 audio conferencing systems and the HDL200 system that was announced earlier.
The patent describes the ability of the microphone and speaker system to create a continuous sound mask signal that enables an impulse response measurement for each microphone and speaker combination in real time. This allows the system to instantly auto
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