In October, AVPro is welcoming a haul of brand new, exciting products to the market. From Fresco to Bullet Train, check out what's launching this month.

October 7th, 2021
The Fresco Cap 4 and 9 have just graduated to the next level with entirely custom mosaic video walls. Our engineers have been working hard overhauling the software used to set up a Fresco Video Wall. Now, this robust software can make any layout of video wall possible in minutes! It allows users to manipulate the image to fit over almost any configuration of displays. It also provides the ability to separate and overlap the signal throughout any number of displays in any configuration. 

October 14th, 2021
Sending USB signals long distances can be challenging; standard USB Cables max out around 2 meters for the USB 3.X specification. Bullet Train is changing that with our USB Extension cables ranging from 5-40 meters long. This USB cable can extend USB 3.X signals for use with any USB devices, including cameras, microphones, and other USB 3.X devices. 

October 21st, 2021
The AV over IP ecosystem from MXNet is getting even more robust with this wall plate encoder making audio/video connection points look sleek and professional. With all the capabilities of our standard encoder but in an all-new form factor perfect for any areas where an end-user will connect different sources themselves.

November 18th, 2021
Integrators favorite testing buddy and time saver, the Fox & Hound from Murideo, is getting the 8K upgrade. This unit will now be able to do HDMI 2.1 8K resolutions and timings. The Fox & Hound can hunt down any troubled HDMI/video issues throughout a distributed system, making sure techs can get on-site, fix the problem quickly, and get on to the next job.

We've been waiting a long time for this one...the AC-EX100-UNC-KIT is a 4K60 4:4:4, HDR, and 18Gbps supported HDBaseT extender over a single CAT (6a recommended) UTP/STP. What makes this extender unique compared to other AVPro extenders is that it doesn’t deploy ICT. Using the powerful Valens VS3000 chip, it transfers an entirely uncompressed signal from point to point, delivering the crispest connection and picture possible in HDMI extension. 

​This is what our users have been waiting for, Dante capable encoders for the MXNet Networked AV ecosystem. With these encoders, you can distribute Dante & AES67 into your MXNet Ecosystem and route the audio to any Dante compatible devices.

Firmware updates are a necessary evil in our industry. However, AVPro Edge has made firmware updates easier than ever with all new OTA (Over the Air) updates for the majority of new matrix switchers and our MXNet Ecosystem, see the full product number listing below.

1. Click the 'Firmware' button under Resources in the Navigation Bar

2. Click on the product or product family you need to update.

3. The product pages will show you the current firmware version and release notes.

4. Alternatively, you can visit http://firmware.avproedge.com to see all available firmware.

The AVPro Employee Highlight section is a way for you to get to know our AVPro Family. Let's get to know Blake!

What is your Name and your roll at AVPro Global Holdings?
Blake Palmer
Director of Operations
 
Whats you favorite color?
Kansas City Chiefs Red
 
Whats your favorite food?
Sushi – all of it
 
What do you like about working at AVPro?
My coworkers! Its like working with family…a hard working family!
 
From your point of view, how is AVPro different from other places you worked?
This is easy. It’s taking care of our customers! I have never worked at a place that will take care of the customers from start to finish like AVPro does!
 
What has been your best “moment” since working with AVPro?
The best moment is being a part of this company’s growth and seeing it evolve each and every day.
 
AVPro Operates out of South Dakota, what the best and worst part of living in the 605?
The best part is all the fishing and hunting opportunities year round. The worst part is in February, when the temperature doesn’t get above zero for weeks.
 
If you had it your way, what is one thing you would change with the professional audio video world?
Can we stop at 8k already? Its hard to keep up with all the changes! Luckily AVPro keeps me on the forefront.
 
What is your favorite Consumer Electronic?
The PlayStation 5 and the PSVR- when my kids aren’t playing with them, I love to jump on and play some games.
 
We hear you enjoy hunting, what do you have your eye on this year?
I really cannot wait until November! I have two deer tags this year and I have my heart set on taking a monster muley. Pheasant hunting with friends and family are always a highlight as well.

AVPro Edge has been a part of CEDIA since our inception. Each year, we emphasize integrator education, and a lot of that training is facilitated through or by CEDIA. AVPro Edge and Murideo support the Imaging Science Foundation Display calibration class, and the Home Acoustics Alliance Audio calibration class, both hosted through the new CEDIA building around the CEDIA Expo. So when news came out that CEDIA 2021 was going to be a much different event than previous years, we were disappointed. 
 
However, we decided to continue to support CEDIA and the expo in 2021. We attended the show and talked to amazing integrators about the future of video distribution. In addition, we showed some ground-breaking new products and developments in our technology.

One of our demos showed a brand new Xbox Series X outputting an HDMI 2.1 signal through the video game Forza Horizon Dawn 4. This game is capable of running at 120fps. Of course, that much data could not be sent without the proper cabling, but to really wow dealers, we had this system running through AVPro Edge’s 8K matrix switcher and had the audio playing out of 2015 AVR. Kam from Projector Reviews had a great write up about this demo in his coverage of CEDIA:

We also had active running AXION and MXNet systems so integrators could see firsthand the differences between HDMI/HDBaseT and AV over IP technology. Since both have their strengths, the choice comes down to the integrator’s personal opinion. Luckily AVPro Edge does both. 
 
Thanks to everyone who came to the show, and for everyone that we usually see who couldn’t make it, we hope to see you next year and thank you for your business! ​

​AXION by AVPro Edge offers custom matrix switchers with features never seen before.
 
Sioux Falls, SD - AVPro Edge, an AVPro Global Holdings company, is thrilled to announce the launch of AXION premium matrix switchers. This line-up changes the video distribution game in terms of features and capabilities custom integrators have been asking for. AXION is a customizable video distribution system allowing you to build any configuration up to 16 sources throughout 16 displays with this various input and output selection.
 
The backbone of this line starts with the fully modular 16x16 matrix chassis with 8 input and 8 output card slots, AC-AXION-X. AXION X is engineered for high-end systems and can handle any HDMI 2.0 signal, including 4K, HDR, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos. With available audio downmixing cards, you have the option of downmixing Dolby Atmos audio into a 2-channel signal that is perfect for whole-home distribution. The integrator has the choice of selecting between HDMI, HDMI with scaling, or HDBaseT for long video runs with fiber options coming soon. An all new, redesigned AVPro Edge User Interface also comes standard on all AXION system switchers.
 
Matt Murray of AVPro Edge had this to say about the AXION System and the new AVPro Edge User Interface, “AXION is really a complete redesign of our UI from the ground up. It has impacted the Dealer Experience massively by allowing them to do installs faster, get deep diagnosis information on HDMI and HDBaseT (and soon Fiber) and report this intel directly to our tech support team so when problems do happen, we can solve them faster. In turn the end user experience is revolutionized. In addition, we have total cloud connectivity allowing for remote/LAN Firmware updates (with notifications), remote system monitoring, and cloud to cloud connectivity. We now have the ability to use any REST API in the world and that will allow us to deeply integrate with 3rd party products like your favorite control system – a soon to be released example of which is Josh AI Voice Cast that will allow intelligent routing of Josh responses to the room you are located in.”
 
“Axion is a quantum leap forward in technology and is an important addition to the AVPro Edge library of original IP, built in-house from the ground up.  We function this way to maintain vertical integration to reduce time to market, back order, and dealer downtime. Keep an eye out for a host of intelligent products coming soon including Audio, Fiber, 8K and Micro-Tile source management. There is something big in the cauldron that we feel will change the game for good.”
 
For more information on AXION, please contact AVPro Edge at 877-886-5112 or visit www.avproedge.com/AC-AXION-X.html. To find a distributor near you, please visit www.avproedge.com/buy.
 
About AVPro Edge
AVPro Edge was founded and is headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. An AVPro Global Holdings company, AVPro Edge diligently develops and manufactures connectivity products designed to provide integrators with the tools they need to get their jobs done. As a full adopter of HDMI, HDBaseT and HDCP, AVPro Edge provides the quality products integrators deserve. Our engineers regularly work with these organizations and chip manufacturers to ensure the very best and capable products come to market. For more information, visit www.avproedge.com or call (877) 886-5112.

​AVPro Edge has just launched one of our most innovative products ever. We have been asking installers around the world what they want in a video distribution system and with the feedback created a matrix that is completely customizable yet has all the setup and configuration tools needed to get the job installed quickly and painlessly.

Enter AXION X. A customizable video distribution system allowing installers to build and design the matrix switcher for the specific installation. With up to 16 inputs & 16 outputs of various types, Dolby Atmos audio downmixing and built-in scaling, this device was engineered to be the ideal choice for the custom integrator.

AXION X is engineered for high-end systems and can handle any HDMI 2.0 signal, including 4K, HDR, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos. With available audio downmixing cards, you have the option of downmixing Dolby Atmos audio into a 2 channel signal that is perfect for whole-home distribution. The integrator's choices make AXION stand out; selecting between HDMI, HDMI with scaling, or HDBaseT for long video runs lets the integrator decide what type of infrastructure will work best for them.

For more information on the AXION X, visit www.avproedge.com/ac-axion-x or give us a call at 877-886-5112.

​HDMI 2.1 is a revolutionary change in the way HDMI signals are transmitted, increasing the maximum possible bandwidth to 48Gbps. This allows advanced features such as 4K120Hz (High Frame Rate), Quick Media Switching, and Dynamic HDR, which continuously enhance the entertainment and viewing experience. 

Unfortunately, these enhancements take a toll on the ability to distribute the HDMI 2.1 signal. The maximum specification length of a passive copper HDMI cable has decreased from 10 meters in HDMI 2.0 to only 5 meters in HDMI 2.1. Even with compression, traditional Cat5e does not have the capacity to extend HDMI 2.1 signals effectively over distance. So, what steps can you take to prepare your infrastructure for HDMI 2.1 extension?

​The Uncompressed Fiber Route
Fiber today is much different from the fiber of the past. Today’s fiber (such as Cleerline SSF) is easily field terminatable, flexible, and is unaffected by EMI. Integrators have a few options for fiber solutions; HDMI Active Optical Cables feature strands of internal fiber, allowing for direct HDMI cables up to 100 Meters, typically using multiple strands of OM2. Other external fiber solutions may utilize micro-distribution OM2 or a single simplex OM3 to achieve the same results.

If deciding to use fiber in your extension solution, it is recommended to run at least a duplex run of OM3 to allow for future HDMI revisions and changes to the solution used in a zone, leaving the integrator with approximately an 80Gbps infrastructure at 100 meters.

​The Compressed Category & Fiber Route
To some, compression is a scary word, but it doesn’t have to be. Compressed solutions provide a stable transmission while allowing integrators to utilize cheaper Category and Duplex OM2 Fiber runs. While picture quality may be affected, quality is usually determined by the type and overall amount of compression. Many AVoIP solutions will take advantage of 10G Ethernet transmissions for a 4+:1 compression ratio. HDBaseT 3.0 solutions will have a transmission rate up to 16Gbps, allowing for a smaller 3:1 ratio and providing a solid transmission over Cat 6A/7 cabling or duplex OM2 up to 100 meters. Because of the increase in signal bandwidth when using Category cabling, it is recommended to use shielded cabling and connectors and use appropriate size cable bundles (6-8 cables max at 10G) to prevent Alien Crosstalk. This can cause unstable transmission or prevent it altogether.

If using a compressed extension solution, it is recommended to have at least two Category runs or a single Category run with an additional run of duplex OM2. This will give the integrator approximately a 60Gbps infrastructure at 100 meters.

The Preferred Route
Regardless of the solution, the preferred route is to have at least a single run of Duplex OM3 combined with at least two runs of Category 6A Shielded (Minimum). Having a combination of High Bandwidth Fiber and Universal Category cabling is like putting a Swiss Army Knife in the wall. It can be used in various combinations to extend Audio, Video, Control Signals, Ethernet, and POE; all while providing future-proofing for the installation with a minimum 120Gbps infrastructure backbone at 100-meter distances. 

Overall, infrastructure will be determined mainly by client budget and site status. For best results, a discussion with the client determining the needed bandwidth and a roadmap for future upgrades/changes is recommended.

The AVPro Employee Highlight section is a way for you to get to know our AVPro Family. Let's get to know Gavin!

What is your Name and your roll at AVPro Global Holdings?
Gavin Johnson, Technical Support

Whats you favorite Color? Blue or Green
 
Whats your favorite food? Burritos/Chinese/Sushi
 
What do you like about working at AVPro?
The people. The family like dynamic that makes you feel like you’re apart of something more than just a company you work for.
 
From your point of view, how is AVPro different from other places you worked?
The culture is unmatched compared to any previous employer I’ve had.

What has been your best “moment” since working with AVPro?
The gift of befriending Brad Miller
 
AVPro Operates out of South Dakota, what the best and worst part of living in the 605? 
Best: the variety of things to do across the state. Specifically here in Sioux Falls, it’s seeing the city progress. There’s something here for everybody. Also the Summer and Fall months.
 
Worst: Winter
 
If you had it your way, what is one thing you would change with the professional audio video world?
I think it’d be nice to have more formal education/training available at various levels of the education system. Seems like most people have no idea what AV distribution is all about unless it’s your hobby, grew up around it or you happen to stumble into the industry like I did.

What is your favorite Consumer Electronic?
I’m a music nerd that loves making beats so either the MPC or Ableton Live

The AVPro Employee Highlight section is a way for you to get to know our AVPro Family. Let's get to know Mike!

What is your Name and your roll at AVPro Global Holdings?
Mike Best, Regional Sales Manager for the Pro AV Team.
 
Whats you favorite Color? Blue
 
Whats your favorite food? Thai
 
What do you like about working at AVPro?
My favorite part is the fun working environment we have around the office.
 
From your point of view, how is AVPro different from other places you worked?
The big difference is how you can tell the owners care about their Employees, from the top man to the newest employee AVPro makes sure you know you’re not just a number.
 
What has been your best “moment” since working with AVPro?
As a sales person I have to be a AVPro advocate, the best moment for me is when the works pays off by landing a big installation company to use AVPro Edge on a regular basis. 
 
AVPro Operates out of South Dakota, what the best and worst part of living in the 605?
The best part is the normalcy of my community and my friends, having the people I care about around me. The worst part: Winter. 
 
If you had it your way, what is one thing you would change with the professional audio video world?
I would want AVPro to be a house hold name.
 
What is your favorite Consumer Electronic?
Amazon Firestick, it’s so easy to customize!
 
We hear you are one of the top guys at AVPro when it comes to smoked meats, how long have you been smoking and what is your specialty?
From whole hogs on a big roaster to my own personal smoker I can do it all, but my specialty is a mixing smoking with Sous Vide.

John Tumbleson joins Paco Aguilar for his "Just the Tips" podcast where they discuss everything MXNet. You can find the entire episode here. Or you can listen on spotify below. 

What is your Name and your roll at AVPro Global Holdings?
Tom Devine, I'm a part of the Marketing Department

What is your favorite Color?
Green

What is your favorite food?
Ice Cream

What do you like about working at AVPro?
The work, I enjoy being apart of a company that is pushing and guiding the way Audio Video Technology is going to grow. I'm a life long A/V enthusiast, and it carries over into my personal life. Being able to have my career match up with my interests is pretty lucky. 

From your point of view, how is AVPro different from other places you worked?
I don't really remember "Before AVPro" but I can tell you that the leadership here is the big differentiator. At AVPro I have learned a ton about myself and what I'm capable because the leadership pushes and guides you for consistent growth. 

What has been your best “moment” since working with AVPro?
So many, how about being the first to ship a 8x8 matrix switch that can do 18Gbps, that was awesome, or how about working with Dolby and DTS to release the first audio downmixer for professional integrators that can downmix full Dobly Atmos and DTS-X, that was really cool. 

AVPro Operates out of South Dakota, what the best and worst part of living in the 605?
We do live in a beautiful part of the USA, but my favorite part of has been building a nerd/geek community of like minded misfits through my YouTube show on Comic Books and our local comic-con; SIOUXPERCON where we have raised thousands of dollars for children's literacy in our state.

If you had it your way, what is one thing you would change with the professional audio video world?
I don't know, can we just get rid of HDCP at this point? Is it stopping any criminals? or just messing up pro installers who are trying to work with HDMI?

What is your favorite Consumer Electronic?
Of all time? The Super Nintendo. Currently; the Xbox Series X.
​
We hear you are into new and upcoming bands, and live music, who should we be checking out? 
GOOSE, they are the coolest band on the scene. You can find them on spotify, apple music or anywhere else you listen. They will rock your socks off, and still make you cry tears of joy because the music is so beautiful. 

With the expansion of 8K signals being sent from the latest gaming consoles through the newest AVR's on to the biggest and best 8K displays, these signals are not going anywhere. Even more so, they are going to become more prevalent throughout home theaters and then into the multizone home AV systems. 

HDMI can be challenging at 4K bandwidth of 18Gbps, when we up that to over 40Gbps things can really get finicky. With Murideo testing tools you can take the guessing out of the tracking down HDMI problems. With our testing tools you know exactly what is happening to your signal when you run it through any HDMI device including TV's, Projectors, AVR's, Repeaters, and all source devices. 

Our partners at Murideo have you covered with these new 8K Testing Tools: 

The AC-EX40-444-KIT is one of AVPro's best selling extender kits, and one of the most trusted extender kits in the industry. Part of our 444 series of extenders, the EX40 supports 18Gbps 4K60 (4:4:4) over CAT using our ICT technology (more on that later). This extender set also features IR, RS232, bi-directional power, full EDID management, built-in test patterns for troubleshooting, and built-in scaling.

These ultra-slim extenders allow installers to use the latest sources but not worry about mixed systems with built-in 4K to 1080p down scaling and advanced EDID management. These feature makes these products perfect for retrofitting older systems where CAT cable has already been run.

​The EX40, along with the rest of our 444 extender series uses ICT to transmit 18Gbps signals via CAT cable. Using ICT (Invisible Compression Technology) we can deliver a virtually lossless, high bandwidth, 4K HDR signal with support up to 18Gbps. Deep Color and HDR Metadata remain intact making the transmission free of artifacts like banding. Other similar devices will deliver a sub-par image that has very visible banding and color shifting.

​Below you see 2 screenshots. When looking at the left image, pay attention to all of the artifacts in the solid colors (pointed out by arrows). This is what the image looks like through an extender without ICT. The right image is almost the same, but notice the lack of artifacts, this is achieved with an AVPro Edge ICT extender like the AC-EX40-444-KIT.

with AVPro’s 444 Extender Series and proprietary ICT you can confidently install a high bandwidth video system without visibly compromising the video quality. If you have any questions about the AC-EX40-444-KIT or any other AVPro extenders, feel free to give us a call!

What is your Name and your roll at AVPro Global Holdings?
 Stefan Tonjes

What's your favorite Color?
AVPro green

What's your favorite food?  
Godfather’s Pizza

What do you like about working at AVPro?  
What I love about AVPro is that we’re all just a bunch of mutts. AVPro hired people for their potential and not their previous job experience.  For example Brad and Cassie knew nothing about HDMI prior to working here and now they are the best tech support in the business.  Tom, from marketing, didn’t know anything about marketing HDMI products and now he’s an integral part of how we go to market. Joe had no shipping experience and has since become the cog to make sure all the pieces and parts are heading in the right direction.  The list goes on and on and includes myself.  I didn’t understand what an extender was when I started working there. It makes for a fun environment that we are not fearful to learn from our mistakes, discover new ways to do things and watch this company go from nothing to a legitimate player in the industry.

What has been your best “moment” since working with AVPro?  
As a sales guy there are always new sales milestones we hit and that’s always exciting. But the most exciting moment was from a few years ago when I sold 120 special order 4x2’s  This project took 9 months from inception to delivery and to finally see that PO come in was very exciting.  Especially, since at that time, that equated to more than half our monthly sales total.

AVPro operates out of South Dakota, what the best and worst part of living in the 605?  
The best part of living in the 605 area code is that From April till October its warm, sunny, green, and there is plenty to do.  I’ll admit, I’m a little surprised at how many people I’ve talked to that have never heard of Sioux Falls.  I am frequently the only person others have ever met from South Dakota (perhaps that’s a good thing 😊) As far as the worst thing, it’s the winter.  This is why I live in Florida during that time.  Haha

What is your favorite Consumer Electronic?  
The remote to my tv. That is probably one of the greatest inventions of all time.  I’m old enough to remember when there was no such thing.

AVPro Edge continues to push the limits of technology when it comes to audio video distribution. One of the ways we are doing that is by maximizing what is possible with a matrix switch. That has never been more clear with the first introduction to our AXION line of luxury matrix switchers. 

This month we launched the AC-AXION-4 and with that comes:

• New AVPro Edge User Interface
• Dolby Atmos and DTS-X Audio Downmixing to 2 Channels
• Dolby Vision, HDR and HDR-10 Full Support
• Built-in Scaling for Legacy 1080 and 720 displays
• Built-in Full Diagnosis Platform

AVPro dealers,

This month I'm going to look at two of the most successful products we have produced here at AVPro. They also happen to be incredibly timely solutions for today's customer. In any sales relationship, whether dealer-to-end user or manufacturer-to-dealer, the most satisfying scenario is one where we can provide a real solution to a real problem that our customer is experiencing.  ​

That's one of the reasons we qualify our customer, so we can uncover the need that exists and solve it with a product or service that we can provide. So it is with the AC-MX42-AUHD and its big brother the AC-MX82-AUHD/AC-MX82-AUHD-RM (rack mount). I don't think it's any secret that there are many great sounding AVR's and processors out there that sometimes fall short in the HDMI video switching department. Many times it's simply because video technology has advanced beyond the ability of the included video section to cope with. Occasionally it's because that particular part was supplied by a third party and it never really was up to the job. Of course we now have an added element - even if your customer does want to upgrade that AVR or processor you can't get one. Anywhere.  Full bandwidth high quality video switching is one of the things we do best, and we saw an opportunity to provide a real solution for a real need. 
​

​AVPro Goes Weatherproof with the Help of Sealoc’s Planet Friendly Nano Fluid
You can now get weatherproof HDBaseT Receivers from AVPro Edge that can stand the elements
 
AVPro Edge has announced that it will be featuring two new products that have gone through the full Sealoc Weatherproofing Treatment. The point-to-point HDBaseT extender (AC-EX40-444-KIT-SEA) and the HDBaseT receiver for matrix switchers (AC-EX70-444-RNE-SEA) are available to help integrators when having to install a video zone in a outdoor area. The Sealoc treatment protects AVPro Edge’s products from:
 
•               Direct Rainfall
•               Humidity
•               Salt Air
•               Dust
 
“We’re very pleased here at Sealoc”, says Rick Webster, President “to have created this partnership with AVPro Global. Our company philosophies regarding product quality and customer satisfaction are directly aligned. The AVPro Edge products are similar to Sealoc’s, in that we pride ourselves in offering military-grade products and services. For years we have admired the quality of product and the customer service that AVPro Global provides, so when we began talks with AVPro Global, it became quickly evident that this partnership was a perfect fit.”
 
Jeff Murray, President of AVPro Edge said, “We are excited to be able to offer Sealoc receivers to our dealers! The Sealoc process extends the life of the product significantly in harsh environments – outdoors, close to the ocean, anywhere that the elements can get in and cause damage to electronics. Sealoc doesn’t just do some sort of spray and call it good, they re-engineered our receivers cooling ducts to ensure they remain dry and functional even in straight line wind and rain. Sealoc is a perfect fit for today’s projects that demand outdoor functionality and product protection.”
 
Sealoc’s goal first and foremost is to help protect our planet from having harmful components put into landfills, and a close second is to help our clients extend the life of these electronics for many more years than they would otherwise last when exposed to rain, acid rain, humidity, salt-air and other corrosive environments. From products to services, Sealoc prides itself in establishing an eco-friendly offering that not only helps our planet but saves our clients real money on their investments.
 
For more information on Sealoc’s outdoor TVs, digital signage, speakers and weatherproofing services, visit www.sealoc.com.

​HDMI is much more than a simple audio video signal, with power, control, timing metadata, ARC, eARC, and EDID information being passed bi-directionally from the source to the sink, HDCP running checks multiple times a minute. That is a lot of information to be sent around an installation and every integrator can tell you that working with HDMI signals can be a challenge. AVPro Edge offers stable solutions like our extenders, matrix switchers and distribution amplifiers that will ensure you don’t have problems.
 
But what happens when you get a call from a current installation about a troubled HDMI run? You get on site, you are not sure what is wrong, it can be hard to figure out, you check cabling and connections, maybe it works for a while, but then you get called back. Now the customer is annoyed that there is a problem, you are losing money on the job and no one is happy. Let AVPro Edge help you with our scaling products that can stabilize any run.
 
With AVPro Edge’s AC-SC2-AUHD, you can put this scaler in line before any display to massage the HDMI signal and make sure it’s the right signal for your display. By choosing the exact signal you want and locking it in, your display will work properly knowing it’s getting a signal it trusts. With the amplification inside our SC2 scaler even if you have a week HDMI signal, the scaling device will reamplify if for the display. With options for Interlaced to Progressive conversion and audio extraction, this little fix it tool should be in every integrators truck ready to be installed in the pesky HDMI run that’s extra-long, or using a legacy projector or display.
 
What ever the case the SC2 will help!
 
To get these units into the hands of our customers we are giving them away for free!!! When you purchase 5 extender kits you get an AC-SC2-AUHD for free* (select models) ! This special is only valid throughout the month of May 2021, so take advantage while you can to earn yourself free scaler’s from AVPro Edge
 
This promotion is valid with the following products from AVPro Edge:
 
Extender Kits:
AC-EX40-444-PLUS-KIT
AC-EX70-444-KIT
AC-EX100-444-KIT
 
Wall Plate TX & RX Combos including these products (must have Transmitter and Receiver)
AC-CXWP-HDMO-T
AC-CXWP-USBC-T
AC-CXWP-MDP-T
AC-CXWP-VGA-T
AC-EX100-UHD-R3
AC-CX100-RAMP
AC-EX70-SC2-R
 
PLEASE NOTE THIS PROMOTION EXCLUDES:
AC-EX70-UHD-KIT
AC-EX70-BKT
AC-EX40-444-KIT

AVPro Edge has recently worked closely with C&E Marketing and HD2020 in the Tampa area to upgrade an existing home to the latest in audio video technology. With 16 independent video zones throughout the home and zero cabling that would meet today specifications, HD2020 knew this install was going to need a major overhaul to bring it up to date. Working with C&E Marketing HD2020 had been introduced to AVPro Edge for their video distribution products and knew that they would fit this installation perfectly.

Retrofit for 4K, but ready for 8k
Before any real whole home video distribution could be accomplished the major overhaul had to happen to the infrastructure. RG6 and old telephone wire was the only cabling run throughout the home. With the end user wanting the best picture quality possible, the designers at HD2020 knew they needed to bring this older home to the current standard of today’s technology.

Rewiring a home this size is a challenge, because it’s a lot of time and effort the customer didn’t want to have to do this again in a few years. To make sure that didn’t need to happen Fiber Optic cables and Cat6 shielded was run throughout the entire home to every zone. Ensuring even when there is a jump to 8k this installation will be ready via the fiber optics.

Florida Home’s are Built Different!
Being in the heart of Hurricane country brings many codes and building styles that most integrators may not be familiar with. HD2020 being a staple of the Florida audio video industry were prepared for the challenge. After a clear game plan from their designer and signed off on from the end user the team went to work, delivering fiber optics and Cat6 throughout the entire home. Once finished the cabling infrastructure was like a brand new construction build.

AVPro’s Whole Home Solution
The chassis based matrix switcher was the right choice for this installation allowing HD2020 to send 18Gbps video signals to every zone. Using Dolby Atmos downmixing cards the user is able to watch the same source through every zone in the home, and can be confident that they are hearing the best possible audio for that zone; be it 2 channels up to 24+ zones of Dolby Atoms or DTS-X.

Murideo for Display calibration
HD2020 partnered with Murideo to ensure that every single tv in the installation was getting the most optimized system possible. Jason Dustal a long time calibration expert was the main consultant on the installation and actually coming on site to color calibrate every display in the installation.

AVPro Edge helps its customers deliver the latest in video technology, with flexible interoperable products that are engineered to deliver the best whole home video experience possible.

What is your Name and your roll at AVPro Global Holdings?

 My name is Austin Dirks, and I am a member of our Technical Support team.

Whats you favorite Color?

 Purple!

Whats your favorite food?

 Love me some spaghetti!

What do you like about working at AVPro?

I'm assuming "Everything" is a fairly cheesy answer, even though it's true! I'd say my favorite thing about working at AVPro are my coworkers. Everyone working here are extremely knowledgeable, helpful, and just fun to work with in general!

From your point of view, how is AVPro different from other places you worked?

AVPro is like no other place I have ever been employed at. I mainly worked in the corporate retail/food service industry beforehand, where the upper management was solely focused on increasing the company's profit margins, and nothing else, having a complete disconnect from their employees. AVPro's management genuinely cares about their employees and will work with us the best they can with whatever we could possibly need, or even want!

What has been your best “moment” since working with AVPro?

It's hard to narrow down, but I'd say my overall "Best" moment has been the sheer amount of personal growth I've had over the relatively short time span I've been employed here. When I first started working with AVPro, I'll be honest, I didn't even know what a matrix switch was, let alone everything else that revolves around the AV industry in general. Now, roughly 6 months later, by the time this newsletter gets published, I'll be signed up to take the CTS exam to become a Certified Technology Specialist. Absolutely none of this growth would've been possible without my coworkers helping me get my feet planted on the ground of the AV industry!

AVPro Operates out of South Dakota, what the best and worst part of living in the 605?

Easily the cold, windy winter days. I do not do well with the cold in general, and I'm constantly shivering/under 5 blankets during the winter season!

If you had it your way, what is one thing you would change with the professional audio video world?

The only thing I can think of that would be a beneficial change is to have IR operate under a certain regulation "standard". There are so many different IR connections out there, each operating with their own voltage usage, requires exactly a mono or stereo connection, stereo to stereo, mono to mono, mono to stereo, stereo to mono, etc. It would be amazing if I could just tell someone on the phone to grab any random IR eye/emitter or 3.5mm IR cable and it simply works, with no second thought!

What is your favorite Consumer Electronic?

I'd say my favorite Consumer Electronic right now would be the Nintendo Switch. Not only is it just a great gaming console that you can take wherever you desire, but the very first game console I ever used was a Super Nintendo Entertainment System at my grandparent's house. Being able to play all the old SNES games on the Switch (as well as recent Mario games and other titles) I played before, it takes me back to all the memories that I've made with my grandparents, who have passed on some time ago, and I miss deeply.

Although lately, my Switch at home is now just a dedicated machine for Monster Hunter: Rise at the moment!

Austin, what is something about you that your co-workers would be surprised to hear?

I'm sure there's a lot of things my co-workers would be surprised to hear, as I'm not particularly the "chatty" type of person haha!

Most probably already have heard, but I'm about to become a father for the first time to a little girl in less than a month, potentially right when or close after this article is published, and I absolutely have never been more excited and terrified at the same time!!!

What people probably are unaware of, is that I've had an affinity for offensive security (hacking, essentially) since I was young. I've been out of practice for years now, but while I was still in my senior year of high school, I actually participated and ranked in the top 20 in a national hacking competition, with the National Cyber League, and offensive security is what I enrolled in college for.

My wife also told me that being able to score her as a wife is pretty surprising, so there's that as well!! Little Fun fact, before I was even employed here, we got married at the Sanford Event Barn, which amusingly is just over a block away from the office!