Extron Technology Workshops

Like all technology, Universal Serial Bus - USB has evolved over time. USB-C now offers a much wider set of functions including data, video, audio, and power delivery and has become a standard component of many AV systems. With increased bandwidth, a smaller connector format, and support from major device manufacturers, USB is primed to act as the single connector for laptops and Unified Communications applications. AV professionals will benefit from understanding how USB works, including its advantages and limitations, for optimal use in a Pro AV environment, and how to enhance existing systems with Extron's USB-C solutions.

• Understand the legacy and the future of USB-C - which features are important in an AV solution?
• Gain a firm knowledge of USB operation, standards, and principles
• Learn unique USB design considerations: distribution, extension, etc.
• Identify how Extron USB offerings integrate within Pro AV systems

Over recent years the AV industry has embraced Pro AV over IP solutions as a flexible way to distribute Audio and Video while leveraging existing cable and network infrastructure. We will explore the individual components that make up a complete NAV AV over IP solution and discuss the main technologies involved in these systems, such as our PURE3^® codec, AES67 audio transport, USB transmission, and the networking requirements for NAV systems.

• Overview of Extron’s Pro AV over IP solution, including an introduction to all NAV system components
• The PURE3 Codec and how it benefits your application
• Compatibility between 1G and 10G
• Understanding AES67 audio and Pro Series control signal flow
• Leveraging USB connectivity, expansion and routing options
• Demonstrating how to simply configure a basic NAV System

With the recent increases in energy prices, there is a renewed focus on saving energy and improving sustainability in every sector across the industry. Since AV systems contribute to the electricity consumption in office buildings and campuses, it is worthwhile to explore how businesses and educational institutions can save on their energy bills with Extron AV equipment. In this workshop we will cover key power saving strategies that can be applied to your existing AV systems. You will learn through various practical examples how Extron AV solutions will help you implement energy-efficient AV designs.

You can achieve substantial reduction of your AV installations’ running cost by using smart Extron technologies such as occupancy sensors, power scheduling, enabling power save modes and more. When coupled with energy efficient, long-lasting product solutions from Extron, you will be able to minimize the energy consumption even more. The workshop provides you with several concrete examples that demonstrate how you can start saving energy today and contribute to more sustainable AV systems for the future.

• Learn about Extron’s Sustainability Vision
• Longer Lifespan
• Outstanding Energy Efficiency
• Smart System Design
• Shipping Efficiency
• Identify where and how to reduce energy consumption in any AV system
• Understand the main energy saving strategies applied to spaces such as
• Meeting Rooms
• Training or Conference Rooms
• Auditoria
• Central Equipment Rooms

Integrating sound systems doesn’t come without challenges. Speaker selection and placement, matching the appropriate amplifier to your speakers and a properly configured DSP are critical parts of the system design and integration processes. This Audio Workshop will shed more light on the most defining factors that will impact your choice and design.

Select the best quality speakers your budget allows, deploy the most efficient and reliable amplifiers and how a DSP can transform the audio experience to each attendee.

Discover Extron Dante and AES 67 solutions and how Extron can help you realize the many advantages of networked audio, including audio system scalability, easier installation, and simplified wiring.

• Optimizing High-Quality Sound with Extron Designed Speakers
  • Discuss the ways Extron's integrator-friendly features save time and money
  • Learn how to leverage Extron's power handling and efficiency for your applications
• Extron Engineered Advantages for Audio Amplifiers
  • Discuss the innovation and design that allows Extron Ultra power amplifiers to deliver high channel counts in less space
  • Gain an understanding of how to reduce required power infrastructure
• Using Extron Audio DSP to Enhance Your Meeting Experience
  • Gain understanding of Extron’s DSP solutions for your demanding conferencing applications
  • Learn how to easily optimize system DSP with Extron's DSP Configuration Software and tools
• Distributing Uncompressed Digital Audio Over a Network with Dante or AES67
  • Understand how Extron networked audio solutions provide fidelity, scalability, flexibility, and ease of implementation
  • Discuss Dante solutions for audio over IP applications
• Applications
  • Review environments and applications where Extron Audio provides unique solutions including Dante and AES 67 interoperability

Esports competition continues to enjoy increased popularity and rapid adoption professionally and educational institutions. The unique performance needs of esports facilities requires a broad level of knowledge and expertise to ensure the AV system provides a good experience for players and spectators alike. Gain an understanding of Extron many technologies and product categories that are ideal for esports environments.

• Learn how to switch and distribute gaming platforms with HDMI, twisted pair, and fiber optic transport
• Understand the ultra-low latency streaming and recording devices for viewing and coaching
• Identify signal extension products that support resolutions up to 8K

While videowalls continue to grow in popularity, many AV integrators can find themselves new to the task of designing and integrating these unique display systems. By understanding each element of a videowall system, as well as the physical aspects of the environments in which videowalls are used, you can avoid common pitfalls in videowall design.

• Understand benefits of Extron diverse videowall processing solutions
• Review environments and applications where Extron Videowall technologies are an added value
• Identify the various components of Extron Videowall systems

Today's learning spaces can pose many challenges. Having insight on how to leverage AV technology to design a classroom that addresses the unique needs of the current environment will set you ahead of your competition. Extron SMP solutions provide flexible, high performance online and virtual solution with streaming media processors. You will learn the technique and benefits to record, publish and stream content to free and enterprise video platforms.

• Understand the flexible, high performance online and virtual solution with Streaming Media Processors
• Learn the fundamentals of recording, streaming and publishing to free and enterprise platforms
• Leverage Extron LinkLicense and FlexOS to enhance streaming media processors systems for varying AV environments