A note from AVPro Global CEO:
Colder temperatures have hit South Dakota, but so has great innovations in audio video technology. Our classroom and conference room solutions from ConferX are shipping now and ready to work alongside any 4K device including the new laptops with USB-C only outputs. We also are preparing for a great online educational event covering 8K and what it means to the custom integrator, be sure to get registered! From downmixing to troubleshooting to unique commercial solutions, this newsletter has it all. Until next month, try to stay warm!
-Jeff Murray

Are You Calibrating Your Installations?

There is no doubt that every year TVs and projectors get better and better. As great as these displays are, we are dealing with the same dilemma, manufacturers have no idea what type of room the display will be in. They also can't predict every lighting, seating, etc. So, how do you ensure that the picture quality is optimized for your clients? Learn more...

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No HDR? Time to Troubleshoot with these Tips

Multiple Zones with Dolby Atmos, Can It Be Done?

One of the most common issues that integrators have today is not being able to trigger HDR on a display. This can be frustrating, especially when it seems like all of the stars are aligned and everything in the system is HDR capable. Here are some tips on system setup and troubleshooting that will help. Learn More...

Currently, integrators are forced to default the source to play 2 channel, even though the home theater is set up for Dolby Atmos, for everything to play nicely with the rest of the audio-video zones. What a waste of a great home theater audio set-up! Learn More...

Aldous Systems is a trusted distributor of AVPro products across the United Kingdom! To find a distributor near you, please visit www.AVProEdge.com/Buy or www.Murideo.com/Buy. Learn more about what makes Aldous Systems such a great AVPro partner. Read on...

What is 8K? A change in resolution, right? Yes, but it comes with an all-new HDMI standard and a different way the signals are flowing throughout that HDMI pipe. In this online educational event, we will cover what makes 8k relevant to today's residential or commercial integrator.  Register...

Sure, You've Got a Category Tester. However...

Using CAT cable, we can extend HDMI signals over 10x the distance of HDMI’s 10-meter specification. However, HDBaseT doesn’t use a traditional digital signal to transmit audio and video. While connection speeds for networks are measured in Mbps (Digital measurement of bits), HDBaseT signals are measured in MHz (Analog measurement of waveforms). What does this mean? Traditional ways of testing CAT cable using category testers does not determine whether or not the CAT cable can handle an HDBaseT signal. Read on...

• November 5: CEDIA Technology and Business Summit in Hyattsville, MD​ (Register)
• November 5-7: Imaging Science Foundation Level III Seminar in Anaheim, CA (Register)
• November 26: What is 8k and How to Prepare for It Webinar (Register)

The Fresco large-scale distribution amplifier was engineered to repeat and amplify any HDMI signal you can throw at it. Built to handle full 4K60 (4:4:4) at 18Gbps, the AC-FRESCO-DA116 amplifies and stabilizes a HDMI signal throughout its 16 HDMI output ports. The slim design makes it easy to mount locally, away from a rack or media center, leaving your clients with a clean finish. Learn more...

AVPro's 18Gbps 2x10 DA Just Got a Makeover

AVPro Edge's DA210 just got a major makeover, introducing the 18Gbps 2x10 Distribution Amplifier featuring ICT. This unique distribution amplifier features two HDMI inputs, eight HDBaseT outputs and two HDMI outputs. This product is designed for massive distributions over extreme distances. Read on...

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Cloud 9, the Ultimate Alternative to AV over IP

How to Share Your Screen with a USB-C Only MacBook

The Cloud 9, AC-MX9XHDL-HDBT, is a unique piece of hardware that allows integrators to utilize nine inputs to distribute to virtually limitless outputs with cascading capability. Get everything you love from AV over IP and more with none of the headaches. Read on...

As we head into the future the USB-C port will become the new standard. We can see this as computer and cell phone manufacturers, including Dell, HP, Lenovo, Samsung, and more, are adopting the USB-C ports as a standard. What does this mean for the Audio Video Integrator? Read on...

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Make your next classroom a ConferX Classroom...

Did you miss last month's webinar? Check out our recording of ConferX 4k Classroom and Conference Room Solutions with Jason Dustal. Collaboration has never been easier. Read on...

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