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Visit Crestron at Infocomm 2012

Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 +1100

Crestron is proud to be a Platinum Sponsor of InfoComm 2012

Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV
Central Hall
Booth #C7508
June 13-15
Show Floor Hours: Wed 9 - 5 | Thu 9 - 5 | Fri 9 - 4

Crestron unifies all technology in the building together to increase efficiency, productivity and energy savings. We globally monitor, manage and control AV, IT, BMS and environmental systems from one convenient interface, so they all work together seamlessly.

In the first ever fully-functional integrated building environment at InfoComm, you can actually see it all in action. Don't miss this hands-on interactive showcase of real world building technology that is leading our industry forward.

Visiting Crestron at InfoComm 2012 will be the most valuable time you'll spend at an industry event all year. We look forward to seeing you there.

Get Free Show Passes Here

There are two types of free InfoComm Exhibits passes this year: the standard Exhibits Pass and the Power Pass for drive-in attendees. Download either PDF below to get your special VIP code and free InfoComm 2012 pass, compliments of Crestron.

Standard Exhibits Pass

The free standard pass is good for a 3-day admission to the InfoComm 2012 show floor, free events, and special exhibits.

Standard Pass Information (PDF)
Register Now

Power Pass

Ideal for drive-in attendees, the free Power Pass includes all the benefits of the standard pass plus two complimentary education seminars from InfoComm University™ (a $338 value). Other perks include a free one-day parking pass at the Las Vegas Convention Center, exclusive opportunities to win daily cash prizes, free access to special exhibits, dedicated Power Pass registration counters, and more. Check out the Power Pass PDF below for all the details.

Power Pass Information (PDF)
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The Touch Screen Design Gallery (TSDG)

Booth #C8019 (next to the Crestron booth)

The seventh annual Crestron Touch Screen Design Gallery returns to the show floor at InfoComm12, next to the busiest booth at InfoComm. The TSDG is the perfect venue for CAIPS to gain maximum exposure and showcase their amazing work to the InfoComm audience.

Participants will use the new Crestron 3-Series™ MC3 control processor and a TPMC-V15 HD Touch Screen. With their industry-leading programming and design talents, CAIPs will develop and demonstrate their best custom GUIs using The New Tool for Cool - the revolutionary Core 3 UI™ platform.

This always popular InfoComm event is sponsored by Crestron with support from the InfoComm International Independent Programmers Council.

Don't miss out on the Crestron Events including: (By invitation only)

Crestron Consultant New Product Preview & Cocktail Party
Crestron CAIP Reception
Crestron Press Booth Tour & Presentation
Crestron Partner Summit
Exclusive Crestron Customer Appreciation Event
Manufacturer & Industry Training - InfoComm 2012

To succeed in today's market you need the latest technology and know-how. Crestron gives you both.

At InfoComm12, Crestron technical specialists, engineers, and product managers will be teaching a full schedule of Manufacturers and Industry Training classes. Learn about the latest pioneering technology from Crestron while taking a break from the show floor. Increase your knowledge of important industry trends and best practices to help your business grow. Earn valuable RU credits towards your CTS renewal.

Crestron Manufacturer and Industry Training are some of the most popular courses taught at tradeshows and special events throughout the year. Seating fills up quickly so don't delay in registering for a class. All courses are free of charge unless otherwise noted.

Sign-up for Training at InfoComm 2012

Join us for the InfoComm 2012 Events including:

Linq360

A showplace for the hospitality industry, Linq360 brings your technology dreams to reality. From boardroom to guest room, explore room-by-room, hands-on, cutting-edge technology that will wow you. You'll peer into hotels of the future - a future that is possible now.

Crestron hospitality solutions, including integrated AV, lighting and room scheduling, will be working in fully immersive spaces. Also, see how Crestron interfaces with SuiteLinq to give guests total room control with a button press.

RUs: 2

Two showings:

Wednesday, June 13
1:00pm - 4:00pm

Thursday, June 14
1:00pm - 4:00pm

Las Vegas Fashion Mall

This high-end, high-tech shopping experience showcases the possibilities when AV and IT combine forces. Explore behind the scenes of this advanced networked AV and multimedia technology that includes fully integrated audio, video, lighting and theatrical systems. You'll love the 80-foot-long retractable runway, three Barco LED screens, and a performance-level JBL sound system, all controlled by a Crestron control system.

RUs: 2

Thursday, June 14
10:00am - 1:00pm

Crestron MC3 scoops prestigious award for second year in a row

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +1100

Crestron’s powerful new MC3 home control system has garnered yet another coveted industry accolade, with its second consecutive 'Most InAVative Commercial Control Solution' title in the industry-leading InAVation Awards at Integrated Systems Europe 2012.

Presented at the prestigious trade show for the AV and systems integration industries in Amsterdam, the InAVation Awards recognise some of the key application areas driving the use and integration of AV technologies across Europe and the world.

“Once again, we are delighted to win the commercial control solution category at the InAVation awards,” said Petra van Meeuwen, PR Manager at Crestron International. “The awards are voted for by the industry, and this year, with a record number of votes cast, we are delighted to come out on top in a very competitive category.”

Introduced to the market last year, the new generation MC3 is the first 3-Series control system powered by Crestron’s revolutionary Core 3 OS control engine, which has taken the rapidly growing networked home market by storm.

The MC3's exclusive programming architecture lets programmers independently develop and run device-specific programs for home entertainment, AV, lighting, HVAC and security systems. Even as the system grows, processing resources can easily be shifted from one 3-Series processor to another without rewriting any code. The end benefit is dramatically simplified upgradability with minimal downtime, whether implementing changes on site or remotely via the network.

The Crestron MC3 presents a giant leap forward in flexible, powerful and affordable control system design. As well as integrating entertainment, AV distribution, security and environmental systems, the system features built-in infiNET EX® wireless technology, native mobile and Web-based control, and onboard media rendering.

To learn more about the MC3, visit www.crestron.com/mc3.

To learn more about the InAVation Awards, visit http://www.inavationawardsonthenet.net.

Crestron Solutions captivate Apple aficionados at Macworld 2012

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +1100

Mobile pro demo blows visitors away with limitless control possibilities

Crestron and its sophisticated new mobile control solutions were a big hit with Apple® users at the giant Macworld®/iWorld expo at San Francisco’s Moscone Center in January. As a first-time exhibitor, Crestron demonstrated the Mobile Pro apps for the iPad® and iPhone® to thousands of captivated ”iFans”.

Under the slogan "Control Everything™ - All From One App™," Crestron mesmerised the audience with a refreshed mobile GUI and a powerful hands-on demonstration, using simulated home, boardroom and classroom environments to control entertainment systems, lighting, shades, multi-room audio-video, heating and cooling, and security systems.

While many visitors had a limited understanding of Crestron solutions and applications prior to the show, everyone walked away with a better understanding of its offerings, market potential, and unrivalled value proposition. Overall, there was tremendous feedback from end users who left the show with a keen interest in installing Crestron in their homes, offices and schools.

Among hundreds of visitors to the Crestron kiosk were several leading Apple bloggers and technology writers, who had nothing but positive things to say about Crestron and its control solutions. David Temple of Appletell wrote, "With all due respect to all of the fantastic apps at Macworld/iWorld 2012, I am going to give Crestron my nod for Best of Show." Trevor Sheridan of Apple 'N' Apps said, "Crestron was by far and away the one company at Macworld that truly blew my mind for the possibilities."

For more information about our control solutions using Apple products, please visit apple.crestron.com.

Crestron Energy Star Rated Commercial Amplifiers Provide High Power ROI

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1100

The new Crestron AMP Series line offers the unique combination of amplification power, energy-efficiency and flexibility for a multitude of commercial and residential system applications. Jason Lewis, National Manager Crestron Australia and New Zealand, says “Now, organizations don’t have to go out and shop for a specific type of amp for every type of room or for each use, Crestron AMP amplifiers bring flexibility and sound quality to virtually any setting where quality audio and maximum efficiency is required".

Four Models Now Available:

AMP-2210T 2x210W Commercial Power Amplifier, 4/8Ω or 70/100V
AMP-2210S 2x210W Commercial Power Amplifier, 4/8Ω
AMP-3210T 3x210W Commercial Power Amplifier, 4/8Ω or 70/100V
AMP-3210S 3x210W Commercial Power Amplifier, 4/8Ω

Key features:

ENERGY STAR® qualified power amplifier <1W power usage in standby
Ultra-efficient space-saving design / High ROI, Low total cost of ownership
High-output power, low noise, low distortion performance
Each channel selectable for 4/8Ω (all models) / 70V & 100V operation (with T Models).
Two or Three channels each rated 210W@4Ω, 120W@8Ω. T models are 120W@70/100V
Transformer isolated 70 and 100 Volt outputs (T models)
Bridgeable for 420W@8Ω (inputs one & two only)
Individual channel power control via jumper or remote contact
Auto power-down after 30 minutes of no signal
Instant auto power-on when an input signal is detected
Over current and DC offset protection per output
Thermal protection on the power supply and each channel
Front panel signal, clip, and fault indicators per channel
Professional balanced inputs / Detachable terminal block connectors
Rear panel ±10dB input level controls / Quiet Convection cooled (no noisy fans)
Single-space 1U rack mountable / Under 15 inches deep
Universal power supply with active power factor correction

Crestron Capture HD touches down in Australia and New Zealand!

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +1100

The CaptureLiveHD™ system from Crestron® answers the call for a high-quality meeting and lecture capture solution that’s simple enough for the entire team to use, and affordable enough for wide-scale deployment across any sized campus or corporate enterprise.

CaptureLiveHD delivers a simple and efficient end-to-end solution for recording, post-processing, and online delivery of captured content. Flexible enough to fi t any college, university, or corporate workflow model, CaptureLiveHD translates to a more effective education experience and greater usage of resources while minimising support overhead. The CAPTURE-HD base model provides HDMI® and RGBHV inputs for such sources, plus a composite video input for a camera and line-level audio input for a wireless microphone. The CAPTURE-HD-PRO model adds a 3G-SDI input to support HD digital cameras.

Without requiring any special training or extra effort from the instructor, the CAPTURE-HD records the complete presentation in full-motion HD 1080p or 720p and uploads it to a network server for post-processing and publishing. For more information visit www.crestron.com

Key features

Delivers a low-cost, high-performance HD presentation
capture solution
Designed for small or large colleges and corporate
enterprises
Records the complete classroom lecture or AV presentation
Captures in high-quality H.264 format at up to HD
1080p resolution
Extremely easy to use and flexible enough to fi t any
workflow model
Integrates with Crestron® Fusion RV™ w/Media Services
software for a total workflow engine
Integrates easily into existing AV presentation systems
and networks
Provides inputs for high-definition digital and analogue
AV sources
Built-in scaling ensures compatibility with a full range
of sources
Provides a composite video input for the instructor’s camera
Includes local AVL on Pro Model, output for confidence
monitoring
Allows Crestron control system integration via Ethernet
Gigabit Ethernet enables high transfer rates
for uploading of HD media files