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The National Judicial College does justice to courtroom communications with its updated AV system

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“We designed the system using Kramer equipment because we know Kramer’s track record for reliability and ease-of-use.”
— Kevin Sandler | CEO and Founder of ExhibitOne

Background

Founded in 1963, The National Judicial College (NJC) is a leading provider of judicial education in the US. The first to offer programs to judges nationwide, the NJC continues to work with the judiciary to improve productivity, challenge current perceptions of justice, and inspire judges to achieve judicial excellence. The college offers an average of 90 courses and programs annually with more than 4,000 judges attending from all 50 states, US territories, and more than 150 countries.

The NJC’s 50th  anniversary in 2013 culminated in the opening of its 90,000-square-foot facility that houses five state-of-the-art classrooms, a 150-seat auditorium, a multimedia room, and an updated model courtroom. 

Goals

The challenge was to manage and control a seamlessly integrated, easy-to-use audio/video system that would facilitate communication throughout several rooms and consistently reproduce an outstanding signal.

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“This system is a showcase for judges throughout the country, so the technology had to be stellar and reliable, as well as user-friendly”
— Kevin Sandler | CEO and Founder of ExhibitOne. 

Solution

The audio-video technology in the courtroom is anchored by Kramer products.

The model courtroom system includes a VS-162V 16×16 composite video matrix switcher and a VS-3232DN modular multi-format digital matrix switcher for signal management. Each attorney table has a SID-X1 multi-format video over a twisted pair transmitter and Step-in Module that allows the input of up to four sources (HDMI, DVI, VGA, and DISP Port), plus audio. 

The signal, which is routed through the switchers and the PT-572+ twisted pair receivers, can be switched to the main courtroom displays as well as individual displays at the jury box, attorney rooms, and media room using an intuitive touchscreen panel. Signals are routed through the twisted pair transmitters and receivers and distributed as necessary by a VM-1H4C twisted pair distribution amplifier or VM-8H HDMI distribution amplifier. An FC-46xl audio de-embedder reproduces clear HDMI audio signals for the courtroom. 

Value

“We designed the system using Kramer equipment because we know Kramer’s track record for reliability and ease-of-use, and the Kramer technology consistently reproduces an outstanding signal every time,” said Kevin. 

The system now allows communication throughout the mock courtroom with individual video screens and big screen displays as well as video to the jury room, media room, judge’s chambers, and attorney rooms.

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Learning American Immigration History with Kramer K-Touch Control

About Ellis Island (National Parks Service)

Visitors from around the world come to Ellis Island to learn about the history of American immigration, and many also come to investigate their own family’s story. Now they can experience the history of Ellis Island in digital 1080HD video with 3-channel audio through the film, “Island of Hope, Island of Tears” in Ellis Island Theater One. Made in the 1990s, the movie originally ran in 35mm. It was converted to HD in 2001. With recent audio/video system upgrades in Theater One, including a new player and projector, the film now looks and sounds even more realistic.

Challenge

Kramer technicians worked with National Parks Service (NPS) technicians to design a customized control system for the theater, generating creative solutions for various challenges. One of the biggest challenges was adapting the system to run on a precise, automated schedule. The presentation needs to run once every hour throughout the day and requires an automatic restart. But government security regulations prevent connection to Ellis Island’s computer network for accurate timing. As a result, a Kramer SL-1N master room controller is used as the time source.

Solution

At the core of the theatre’s new control system is Kramer K-Touch. K-Touch is a cloud-based control solution that enables end-users to control any device directly over IP. K-Touch control systems run on commercially available Apple iOS or Android tablets or phones. There is no need for dedicated touch panels or other hardware. All data is stored in a cloud-based platform and can run on any web browser. K-Touch control systems are designed using the K-Touch Builder. The free K-Touch app is available in the App Store and Google Play.

K-Touch is a cloud-based control solution that enables end-users to control any device directly over IP. K-Touch control systems run on commercially available Apple iOS or Android tablets or phones.

In the theatre’s new control system, content can be delivered from various sources, including an HD media player, Blu-ray player, and sources connected through VGA and HDMI inputs. The film is on an SD card in the HD media player, and the images are brought to life on a 9-foot high x 16-foot wide screen. K-Touch also controls a surround sound processor and multiple relays for auxiliary equipment and lighting.

A senior AV production specialist at the NPS explained that this is the organization’s first IP-controlled presentation system. “K-Touch was recommended by a Kramer consultant who presented its capabilities and discussed the outcome for the NPS,” he said. After reviewing K-Touch, the NPS saw the potential for its use in the theater and decided to make it part of a pilot program.

Results

The system now runs unattended for eight hours a day, seven days a week. NPS officials estimate nearly 300,000 people visit the site per year. NPS is planning to duplicate the system in Ellis Island Theater Two in 2016. Theatre Two is used in conjunction with Theater One during busy periods.

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Independence Blue Cross gives its stamp of approval to Kramer’s reliable signal distribution

Independence Blue Cross, shot from the outside, in which Kramer Enterprise solutions are installed
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“The Kramer system makes the technology seamless. All we have to do is turn the system on and it works every time.”
— David Hering | Manager of Audio-Video Systems, Independence Blue Cross

Background

Independence Blue Cross (IBX) has been providing healthcare products and services for over 80 years. Based in the Philadelphia area, IBX is one of the leading health insurance providers in the United States, serving approximately 10 million people in 24 states and the District of Columbia.

Goals

IBX wanted to upgrade the 40-seat boardroom and executive conference room at its Philadelphia offices with a high-quality signal distribution system. As revamped, cutting-edge spaces, the company required perfect functionality and reliability from the system. In addition, it was imperative that the system be easy-to-use and able to handle all needs – from audio and video to lighting – at the touch of a button.

Solution

Designed and installed by IMS Technology Services, a Garnet Valley, Pennsylvania-based system integrator, the rooms now feature full digital technology and seamless control systems, all managed by Kramer ProScale™ digital scaler/switchers.

Video sources are routed using seven VP-729 ProScale digital scalers/switchers, three VS-66HDCP HDMI switchers, and two Kramer HDMI distribution amplifiers. Nine PT-571 and PT-572+ DGKat twisted pair transmitters/receivers convert HDMI signals over a single twisted pair signal using Kramer cables.

This setup enables clear signals for up to 200 feet (61 meters). Video sources include Blu-Ray DVD players, cable TV set-top boxes, and recording devices.

Value

“Kramer was the most reliable solution for this project,” says Bob Lobascio, Vice President of Sales at IMS Technology Services. “The IBX board of directors holds the company to exacting standards and any system had to work flawlessly.” This reliability is why Kramer was chosen for the project, and how it continues to perform.

“The Kramer system makes the technology seamless,” continues David Hering, Manager of Audio-Video Systems at Independence Blue Cross. “All we have to do is turn the system on and it works every time.”

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Educational Testing Services (ETS) boosts presentation flexibility with Kramer wireless AV system

“The Kramer KW-11 was a simple solution that solved a lot of issues. It was a small transmitter plugged into the HDMI input and it allowed the presenter to walk around while using it.”
— Patrick Whipkey | Senior Project Manager, IMS Technology Services

Background

Founded in 1947, Educational Testing Service (ETS) is one of the largest, private nonprofit educational testing and assessment organizations in the world. Based in Princeton, New Jersey, ETS creates customized assessments for individuals, educational institutions, and government agencies. It develops, administers, and scores more than 50 million tests annually at over 9,000 locations worldwide.

Goals

ETS needed a reliable, standalone wireless AV presentation system that was easy to use and would transmit the audio and video all from one place. Plus, it wanted a solution in the office of one of its top officials that could simply be plugged in and turned on. The organization also required a secure transmission, separate from the IT network.

Solution

For these purposes, ETS chose the Kramer KW-11T transmitter and KW-11R receiver,  a high-definition, wireless HDMI combination designed for use over short distances (up to 39 feet/12 meters). The KW-11T converts an HDMI signal to a wireless signal and sends it to the KW-11R. The KW-11R then converts the wireless signal back to HDMI.

The transmitter/receiver pair offers uncompressed video resolutions of up to 1080p60 with AES 128 encryption for a secure AV link. As an additional benefit, the KW-11T and KW-11R are part of Kramer TOOLS™, Kramer’s family of high-quality and space-saving compact solutions.

Value

ETS already had VGA and HDMI ports installed on the floor by the conference table, but the KW-11 also allowed users to walk around the office wirelessly and still be connected. The transmitter can be plugged into the HDMI input on a laptop for an immediate connection.  A simple press of a button changes the source input on the display as necessary.

“The Kramer KW-11 was a simple solution that solved a lot of issues,” says Patrick Whipkey, Senior Project Manager at IMS Technology Services, the systems integrator that handled the project. “It was a small transmitter plugged into the HDMI input and it allowed the presenter to walk around while using it.”

The IMS Technology Services team reviewed the specifications for the KW-11 with the ETS audio-video team and security personnel and approved the encryption.

Answering all the needs of ETS, the new AV presentation system aced the performance test, passing with flying colors.

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Alvernia University upgrades with Kramer’s digital switching solution

Alvernia University from the outisde - upgrades with Kramer’s digital switching solution
“The Kramer product was not only reliable, but the value associated with Kramer was also of utmost importance for an education client.”
— Bob Lobascio | VP of Sales, IMS Audio Visual

About Alvernia University

Alvernia University is a private Catholic university in Reading, Pennsylvania that offers over 600 courses and over 50 undergraduate majors and minors to its estimated 3,000 students.

Challenge

Alvernia University wanted to reach a wider audience of students and local residents for classes, lectures, community events, and performances across its three campuses in eastern Pennsylvania. Their media suite facility houses a 125-seat lecture hall featuring videoconferencing systems that connect to the university’s two satellite campuses and outside endpoints for distance learning. The challenge was to seamlessly integrate state-of-the-art technologies that had worked in traditional classes and use them for satellite campuses, performances and other community events.

Solution

Kramer’s solution allows multiple users with different skill levels to easily control and manage AV sources throughout the site. The site includes a lecture hall, video studio, control room, sound room and an interactive computer lab. With Kramer products seamlessly integrated, participants are now able to access a variety of sources quickly and easily.

Kramer’s solution allows multiple users with different skill levels to easily control and manage AV sources throughout the site.

Three sets of Kramer TP-121EDID and TP-122EDID twisted pair transmitter/receivers transmit VGA signals from a document camera, laptop and room PC directly to the matrix switcher. Three sets of Kramer PT-571 and PT-572+ twisted pair transmitter/receivers transmit HDMI signals from a DVD/ VCR, laptop PC and Blu-ray DVD player to a Kramer VS-66HDCP DVI matrix switcher.

Three DLP projectors display video and source material in the lecture hall and are connected to the system through three Kramer VP-437xl HDMI scaler/switchers. A fourth VP-437xl unit links to a Kramer FC-32 DVI to computer graphics/component video format converter which sends a signal back to the control room.

A Kramer VP-731 ProScale® digital scaler/switcher distributes video sources to the video conferencing codec. Kramer DGKat™ cabling is used throughout the media center, connecting video sources with cable runs of up to 160 feet.

Results

“The system has been a success for us because the technology was designed to be as easy as possible,” said Miro Liwosz, Instructional Media Specialist at Alvernia University. “We want the focus to be on instructing, so we made sure the technology did not get in the way of the content.”

The solution’s reliability was critical because it would be used by a wide variety of people. It had to be intuitive and work every time. “The Kramer product was not only reliable, but the value associated with Kramer was also of utmost importance for an education client,” said Bob Lobascio, Vice President of Sales at IMS Audio Visual, the local professional integrator.

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Kramer Opens Gateway to HDMI System

“After comparing the features, complexity, and pricing of various products, we decided to use Kramer as a core infrastructure in designing our standardized classroom because it met our needs to handle both HDMI and HDCP.”
— Senadz Lubovac | Coordinator of audio-visual information technology, GateWay Community College

When GateWay Community College (GWC) in Phoenix, AZ, decided to build a new Integrated Education Building (IEB) and remodel its Maricopa Skill Center (MSC) campus, one of the goals was to incorporate state−of−the−art audio/visual and IT classrooms that would allow students and faculty access to digital A/V and HDCP content in a simple−to−use configuration. They hoped to create an intuitive model that was identical in all of the rooms, to reduce the need for frequent troubleshooting by technical support staff.  The college has an approximate attendance of 13,000 students and is part of the largest community college district in the United States − Maricopa Community College District.

GateWay’s MSC remodels/addition would feature 23 new classrooms, a PC networking lab, vocational skills labs, two conference rooms and a tri−divisible multipurpose room. The new 125,000−square−foot IEB would have 15 dual−screen classrooms, a single-screen art studio and a three−screen multipurpose room with a seating capacity of 200 plus seats.  

According to Senadz Lubovac, coordinator of audio-visual information technology at GateWay Community College, the team wanted the capability of using both digital and analog devices in the classrooms, and they hoped to reduce the size and cost of lectern−to−projector cabling. “After comparing the features, complexity and pricing of a variety of products, we decided to use Kramer as a core infrastructure in designing our standardized classroom, because it met our needs to handle both HDMI and HDCP,” Lubovac said. “In addition, Kramer’s pricing really made a difference.”

The GateWay A/V team selected a slim lectern that houses a built−in PC and document camera and has a flip top for a laptop computer.  It also contains the core of the classroom system, the Kramer VP−729 ProScale® digital scaler/switcher and Kramer TP−573 and TP−574 DGKat™ twisted pair transmitters/receivers for HDMI, bidirectional RS−232 and IR signals. Each room features AMX control, motorized screens, LCD projectors, microphones, audio amplifiers and IP cameras. The lecterns offer front plates for additional student connections to the system.  

The conference rooms use the VP−729 at heart, then add videoconferencing equipment and a 60− or 70−inch display. The multipurpose rooms follow the same configuration, and also include a Kramer VS−66HDCPxl 6×6 DVI Matrix switcher, TP−581T/582R HDBaseT twisted pair transmitters/receivers and FC−46xl audio de−embedders.

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“This design with the VP−729 scaler/switcher as the backbone enables us to display any analog or digital AV device on the screens, with an easy interface control. The goal was to design for the end user and get all the rooms to operate exactly the same way.”
— Senadz Lubovac | Coordinator of audio-visual information technology, GateWay Community College

The VP−729 scaler/switcher also allows the broadcast of emergency messages in classrooms, an essential communications tool that can reach students in all Kramer−equipped classrooms daily.

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Kramer Twisted Pair Product Hot at Boston’s Pizza Restaurant and Sports Bar

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“We chose the Kramer routing and switching product because of its performance and reliability. Also, the Kramer seven−year warranty is a huge bonus to my clients.”
— Jim Fraser | Commercial/ Professional Systems Designer, All Sound Designs

When Boston’s Pizza in Grand Junction, CO, planned a major restaurant remodel complete with multi−media, Kramer products were there. In the two−day period the restaurant/sports bar closed for remodelling, and dozens of video displays and routing equipment were installed, transforming the space into a sight and sound extravaganza.  

Jim Fraser, commercial/professional systems designer for All Sound Designs, a local audio/video integrator, created the system for Boston’s Pizza. “The goal was to achieve a full HDMI system that would send a variety of HD video to screens throughout the facility,” he said. “We chose the Kramer routing and switching product because of its performance and reliability. Also, the Kramer seven−year warranty is a huge bonus to my clients.”

The Boston’s Pizza A/V system includes seven Kramer VM−2Hxl HDMI distribution amplifiers, each of which distributes HDMI signals to two identical outputs. Three sets of TP−573 DGKat™ twisted pair transmitters and TP−574 DGKat twisted pair receivers allow the system to move HD video and audio over a single twisted pair wire. The signals include satellite, local off−air broadcasts and a promotional video from Boston’s Pizza. Wireless interactive gaming is also available in the bar area on any of the big-screen displays. 

Crystal-clear videos throughout the facility surround guests. Four 80−ft. flat panel displays line the east wall of the bar and a variety of 80-, 60-, 55- and 42-inch displays are showcased on the remaining walls. The dining room has three 47-inch and four 32-inch flat panel displays in each corner. Every display can receive video from any of the signal sources by using the independent control system. Serial control, IR control for the head end and monitors and IR distribution for the dining area displays allow the universal remote control system to reach the entire complex.

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“The Kramer product is easy to use and control – each piece of equipment talks to the others, making it seamless and easy to operate.”
— Jim Fraser | Commercial/ Professional Systems Designer, All Sound Designs

All Sound Designs created and built a special rack system in the bar area to house the Kramer product and video sources. The six-foot rack pulls out and rotates 65 degrees for easy access to the equipment and wiring.

Boston’s Pizza Grand Junction, CO, is the first of this nationwide franchise in the state.  Boston’s Pizza has more than 50 locations across the U.S. and Mexico and 350 locations in Canada.

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Kramer Products Make Training Easy at St. Alexius Medical Center

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“Kramer product had the compatibility and the ease of use we needed for this project. In addition, the Kramer technology support group was always available by phone to work out any bumps.”
— Jay Griffin | VP and Co−owner, Dakota Sound Systems

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Easy. Simple to use. Push the button with confidence. These words echoed throughout the team at St. Alexius Medical Center when reviewing objectives for a new training center. Tasked with creating a whole new building near the Bismarck, ND campus that is home to the 306−bed hospital, the group required a presentation system that could be used daily for education. The users would range from professional presenters and trainers to senior citizens and serve the communities in around central and western North Dakota, South Dakota and eastern Montana.

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“The system was to be part of a multi−functional facility,
and our paramount challenge was simplicity.”
— Jeff Beauchamp | Director of biomedical services, St. Alexius Medical Center

Local audio/video designer and installer Dakota Sound Systems worked with St. Alexius design technicians Justin Wilson and Rob Hoffman to assess the challenges of a new technology center. Together, the team created a design that features a training room that can be divided into four rooms, each seating up to 40 people. The rooms work together in pairs, with equipment shared between them. Each room has a projector with a projection screen and a custom podium where the presentation can be controlled with a Kramer RC−74DL master room controller. The panel has 12 programmable buttons that can be color−coded in groups of three, back−lit and labeled for easy source identification. The equipment rack includes a Kramer VP−725N Proscale® presentation digital scaler/switcher with 21 inputs that manages several sources including a Blu−Ray DVD player, digital tuner and VCR. The system also uses a Kramer (model #) 4×4 HDMI Matrix switcher and multiple sets of Kramer PT−571 and PT−572+ twisted pair transmitter/receivers. The system allows the option of sending the same content to both screens or presenting differing content on each screen.

“The presenter simply presses the ‘on’ button on the control panel and the system automatically lowers the projection screen, turns on the projector and switches to the desired source,” said Jay Griffin, vice president and co−owner of Dakota Sound Systems. “The Kramer product had the compatibility and the ease of use we needed for this project. In addition, the Kramer technology support group was always available by phone to work out any bumps,” he said. Likewise, Dakota Sound Systems extended that technology support to the team at St. Alexius, training and supporting them at any time.

Officials at St. Alexius note that they met their objectives with Kramer products in the system. “We wanted to be able to push one button and have the system work. We reached that goal,” Beauchamp said. “In addition, we are comfortable that we’ve set the stage for expansion by selecting Kramer products. We are poised for the future, yet still have a simple, easy−to−use system that meets our needs now,” he concluded.

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Kramer HDMI Switching Dazzles Hollywood Crowd

Kramer HDMI Switching Dazzles Hollywood Crowd
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“The switcher was smart enough to recognize the signal resolution, and it cropped the picture beautifully. We proved the ‘set it and forget it mentality.”
— Pete Putman | AV Technology Consultant, ROAM Consulting LLC

Set it and forget it… it works! Attendees at the Hollywood Post Alliance® Technology Retreat in California witnessed first-hand the ease of a fully HDMI-based presentation system. During a panel discussion about next-generation projector technologies, the newest “lamp-free” projectors and a successful “hot” switching of multiple laptop presentations were highlighted for an audience of more than 500 people. Six presenters and two moderators connected a variety of MACs and PCs “on the fly” at the podium, displaying presentations on two 16-foot projection screens.

According to AV technology consultant Pete Putman, who co−moderated the discussion, he decided to show an example of the new hybrid projection technology instead of just talking about it. To build the system, he chose a Kramer VP−728 ProScale™ Digital Scaler/Switcher that would manage all of the anticipated input signals. He showcased two 3500-lumen XGA light-emitting diode projectors, which letterboxed the displays to a 16 x 9 image. “We had no idea what sources the presenters would have, but we knew the VP-728 would be able to handle them, recognizing and reformatting the signal and establishing the right resolution,” he said.

High-level executives from television networks, movie studios, post-production houses, and corporate production departments enjoyed a seamless demonstration as the presenters took turns at the podium.

High-level executives from television networks, movie studios, post-production houses and corporate production departments enjoyed a seamless demonstration, as the presenters took their turns at the podium. Each speaker interfaced his or her notebook computer to the VP-728 switcher through HDMI and DisplayPort/HDMI adapters. The switcher converted all signals to 1280 x 720 HDMI output for display on the projectors. The switcher was connected to a Kramer VM-4Hxl 4×1 HDMI distribution amplifier by a 25-foot Kramer HDMI cable, which in turn was connected to each of the projectors by a pair of 50-foot Kramer HDMI cables. The system used the switcher’s analog audio connections to connect to the ballroom’s audio system.

“The transitions were quick, and there wasn’t as much as a hiccup with the system,” Putman said. “The switcher was smart enough to recognize the signal resolution and it cropped the picture beautifully. We proved the ‘set it and forget it mentality.”

Normally, a big-screen presentation in a large ballroom or auditorium would use DVI or VGA signal distribution at the podium with the signal running back to a master control system and a preview monitor prior to being shown on the projection screen. Putman said that even though his system used the more complex HDMI digital interface standard for switching and distribution, it worked because the VP-728 recognized every signal from every computer, regardless of the maker and operating system. He noted, “It didn’t matter what presenters brought in the door. The VP-728 figured it out.”

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Ambler Theater Rolls Out Red Carpet with Kramer Equipment

Ambler Theater's, a Hollywood retro theater - where Kramer equipment is installed
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“The team at the Ambler Theater was really impressed with how quickly and smoothly the VP−728 ProScale™ handled switching all of the inputs. There wasn’t a single hiccup.”
— Pete Putman | AV Consultant, ROAM Consulting LLC

The glamour of the Oscars made a red carpet appearance at the Ambler Theater in Ambler, PA, thanks to the help of the Kramer VP−728 ProScale™ Digital Scaler/Switcher, Kramer PT−571/PT−572+ DGKat™ twisted pair transmitter/receivers and Kramer DGKat twisted pair cable. The annual Oscars party at the non−profit, community−based movie theater welcomed hundreds of guests for pre−awards show activities and the Oscar broadcasting high-definition splendor.

When planning the party, executives at the Ambler Theater hoped to show the Bravo “red carpet” pre−Oscars HD telecast, the live Oscar broadcast, the Ambler Theater’s Oscars poll and live event announcements and raffle winners on all three of the theater’s screens. They also wanted to broadcast the Awards show in the theater lobby. The theaters already had high−brightness LCD projectors and a digital cinema server with HDMI output.

A/V technology consultant Pete Putman knew the event would require seamless switching capability to achieve all goals. He recommended Kramer equipment for the job. “The event required a switcher that could communicate easily with the different brands of equipment already in the theater and run it at a resolution of 1280x720p/60,” Putman said. “The Kramer unit is well−known for its flexibility and ability to deliver stunning picture quality.”

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“The event required a switcher that could communicate easily with the different brands of equipment already in the theater and run it at a resolution of 1280x720p/60. The Kramer unit is well−known for its flexibility and ability to deliver stunning picture quality.”
— Pete Putman | AV Consultant, ROAM Consulting LLC

Using the Kramer VP−728 ProScale™ Digital Scaler/Switcher and Kramer DGKat PT−571/PT−572+ twisted pair transmitter/receivers, Putman achieved the necessary switching capacity for all of the sources. The twisted pair of equipment was connected to the off−air tuner and cable box for the pre−Oscar show, the digital TV receiver that carried the Academy Awards, the laptop computer for the Ambler Theater’s polling results and the HD camcorder that was recording the live party announcements. The camcorder, located in an upstairs conference room, was connected through 100 feet of Kramer DGKat twisted pair cable for a crystal−clear signal.

To show the Awards broadcast in the theater lobby, Putman added a second Kramer ProScale Digital Scaler/Switcher to feed an off−air HD720p signal mixed with graphics and video clips from a notebook computer to another Sanyo LCD projector. The mix created an attention−getting show on a 92−inch screen for guests strolling through the lobby area.

“The team at the Ambler Theater was really impressed with how quickly and smoothly the VP−728 ProScale™ handled switching all of the inputs,” Putman said. “There wasn’t a single hiccup.”
The Kramer Electronics equipment earned its own award of satisfaction at the Ambler Theater Oscars party.

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