Extron PoleVault Digital: Integrated audiovisual classrooms from start to finish

Professional AV system manufacturer Extron Electronics has introduced PoleVault Digital Classroom, An integrated and cost-effective AV switching solution for the digital classroom.

The PoleVault Digital Classroom solution from Extron Electronics offers the integration of all control systems, Switching and Audiovisual (of digital and analog video sources) in a centralized way, Simple and economical to create digital classrooms.

Each PoleVault Digital system includes all audio and video switching and amplification elements above the projector, whose core is the company's new centered torque switch.

Audio and video signals are transmitted via cost-effective, unshielded Cat5 twisted-pair cables, lighter and easier to install than coaxial cable. The PoleVault system includes all projector control, Bracket and mounting accessories, commutation, Speakers, Wallplates and wiring needed for the complete AV system in the digital classroom.

This complete AV switching system for creating digital classrooms is HDCP compliant, with support for both VGA sources frequently found in modern classrooms and HDMI.

Extron Electronics' PoleVault system takes its name from the unique method in which the system allows digital classrooms to be securely mounted and audio switching and amplification elements to be hidden above the projector, a deterrent to tampering with or theft of the AV system in schools.

Easy to set up, as it does not require any programming, PoleVault Digital has multiple upgrade options. In addition, has an Energy Star-compliant selector/amplifier for AV products with two modes of energy saving and system operating cost reduction.

For Casey Hall, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Extron Electronics for North America, "As more laptops, Document Cameras, Video Players, etc. include HDMI or DisplayPort digital video outputs, The Audiovisual Needs of Modern Classrooms Change. The PoleVault Digital system enables schools to install state-of-the-art AV systems cost-effectively and securely to meet the current and future needs of digital learning.".

If the classroom has a flat-panel monitor, a short-throw projector mounted on the ceiling or wall, the company has developed the PoleVault versions, WallVault and PlenumVault to suit all needs and have a complete AV system in the classroom.