January 7, 2004
Anaheim, CA -- Extron Electronics recently opened a Technology Classroom at its Anaheim headquarters to demonstrate different levels of A/V systems for educational environments. "The goal of this addition is to provide real-world applications of the A/V technology that is available for educational facilities," explains Jim Clements, Extron's director of education and training. With this addition of over 1,000 square feet, the technologically advanced Extron S3 Institute now boasts more than 6,000 square feet, including two classrooms, a computer-based training room, two videoconference rooms and a fully equipped theater.
"We realize that the K-12 market, in general, does not have the supporting A/V personnel that universities and colleges have, so the A/V equipment installed in this room is focused on educational K-12 applications and budgets," says Tim Schnabel, Extron's educational program manager
. The primary products showcased in the Technology Classroom are the Extron MediaLink System, System 5 IP Switcher, and the System 7SC Switcher--all controlled by Extron's latest Ethernet control interface technology, IP Link. IP Link is a high performance intelligent network solution specifically engineered to meet the needs of professional A/V environments. Multiple Ethernet-enabled A/V products can be managed and supported by a single technician or administrator at any time from any computer with a Web browser.
Corporate donations have enabled Extron to include a wide array of A/V equipment in the new Technology Classroom. Sponsoring companies include Sharp, Mitsubishi, Polyvision, Middle Atlantic, Draper, QSC and SoundTube.
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