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Essential Install | Products Atlona Offers New HDMI 18Gb/s Matrix Switcher Our New Slimline HDBaseT Receiver for Your New Slimline Display Actual Size PUV-1530RX ® P c I y O p N e E u E r R o S p e I . N c o A m V TECHNOLOGIES 72 | September 2017 Atlona has launched its latest HDMI matrix switcher, the AT-HDR-H2H-44M. The HDR-H2H-44M is a compact 1 RU, 4x4 HDMI matrix switcher for high dynamic range (HDR) formats. It is HDCP 2.2 compliant and supports 4K/UHD video @ 60 Hz with 4:4:4 chroma sampling, as well as HDMI data rates up to 18Gb/s. The HDR-H2H-44M is ideal for residential as well as commercial applications with the latest, as well as emerging, 4K/UHD and HDR sources and displays. Ideal as a routing solution between HDR-capable AV sources and destinations, the HDR-H2H- 44M supports all video resolutions, audio formats, and colour space formats encompassed in the HDMI 2.0b specifi cation. It can be coupled with one or more Atlona AT-HDR-EX-70-2PS HDMI extenders for an HDR distribution solution that can easily support multi-room AV systems, including those with Ultra HD Blu-ray players, streaming media players, and 4K-capable gaming consoles. For residential integration fl exibility, the HDR-H2H-44M includes EDID and HDCP management features, and can send CEC control independently to each output for controlling individual displays. A TOSLINK digital audio output is paired with each HDMI output for sending PCM or surround sound audio to an AV receiver or soundbar. The HDR-H2H-44M can be controlled via Ethernet, RS232, and IR, and includes a handheld IR remote control. “As more HDR content emerges, consumers will need adaptable and interoperable systems that can easily distribute content from Netfl ix, Amazon Prime, and others, as well as Ultra HD Blu- ray and next-generation gaming consoles,” said Joshua Castro, product manager, Atlona. “The AT-UHD-HD-44M provides fl exibility for the consumer while giving custom installers a solution that is both easy to install and able to support today’s demanding video requirements.” Atlona, atlona.com Atlona’s new HDMI matrix switcher offers fl exible support for 4K/UHD and HDR distribution between sources and destinations Control4 Launches Triad Multi-Room Audio Line With iHeartRadio And Spotify Control4, in partnership with its recent acquisition, speaker brand Triad, has launched a new multi-room audio line. When Control4 purchased Triad it promised to keep the name and trade off the manufacturer’s reputation for quality. The Triad-branded line includes the Triad AMS-24 and AMS-8 Audio Matrix Switches, Triad 8-Zone Power Amplifi er and Triad One Streaming Amplifi er. Control4 has also added two music services with native integration into Control4 EA Controllers including iHeartRadio and Spotify. “Our new Triad multi-room audio products are designed to deliver high-resolution audio in every corner of the home,” says Martin Plaehn, Control4 CEO. “Beautiful sound, elegant design and high-performance are the core tenets inspiring the development of the new Triad multi-room audio line-up. Coupled with Triad’s comprehensive range of build-to-order Triad One Streaming Amplifi er premium speakers, the Triad product family is a very strong go-to high- fi delity audio solution for our worldwide dealers and end-customers.” Triad AMS-24 and AMS-8 Audio Matrix Switches are two high-resolution audio matrix switches that enable homeowners to enjoy music from eight to 96 separate zones. Equipped with digital coaxial, optical, and analogue inputs to connect a broad range of source devices, the new audio matrix switches deliver a -105 dB signal-to-noise ratio to maintain sound quality. Each audio output can be adjusted with independent gain, bass, treble, 10-band parametric equaliser, balance, loudness and mono-summing controls for customisation in each room or zone. The Triad Audio Matrix Switches can be paired with the Triad 8-Zone Power Amplifi er (AMP-8) to deliver fl exible and scalable audio amplifi cation. Triad One is a single-zone, high-resolution, wired and wireless streaming amplifi er. It boasts 100W of power per channel with a -107 dB signal-to-noise level and support for high-resolution audio playback up to 192kHz/24bit. Included in the content mix on the new platform are iHeartRadio and Spotify, which join other native streaming services that include Deezer and Napster. Control4 +44 (0)1347 812300, control4.com