Extron has announced the immediate availability of the MediaPort 300, a new 4K HDMI to USB bridge designed to integrate pro AV systems with software codec conferencing applications.
Supporting popular software communications platforms such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom, the MediaPort 300 brings 4K capabilities and is designed to bridge the gap between more simple webcam-to-computer setups and professional conferencing systems.
For smaller meeting spaces with just a computer and display, it can be employed for enhancing audio and video quality by adding support for professional-grade equipment such as 4K videoconferencing PTZ cameras, boundary microphones, and sound reinforcement systems. In meeting and large conference rooms, it integrates a conferencing computer into an AV system with video distribution and processing, control, microphones, and full sound reinforcement. Onboard are options for PoE+ or local power,
“Soft codec and UC solutions for remote meetings, work, and Hyflex learning are becoming more common in modern workplaces and institutions of learning,” says Casey Hall, chief marketing officer for Extron. “By integrating Pro AV systems with software codec conferencing applications, the MediaPort 300 enhances communication by bringing 4K quality to remote participants.”
MediaPort 300 works with computers using generic USB video and audio drivers, equipped with an HDMI input with HDCP-compliant loop through that accepts signals up to 4K/60 and scaling output video on the USB-C connector to a host computer at rates up to USB 5 Gbps. Audio capabilities include program and mic inputs, HDMI audio de-embedding, USB bidirectional audio, and line level outputs. The MediaPort 300 also offers audio mixing as well as level and mute controls, enabling it to serve as a soft codec interface, giving it the flexibility to integrate into larger hardware codec or DSP systems.
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