Our Manufacturers

Pro Audio and Installed Sound microphones

  • Installed Sound Microphones
  • Pro Audio Microphone
  • Headphones & Earphones

Territory
IL & WI

Commercial signage solutions, video wall displays, professional monitors, touch displays and DVLED’s

  • 24/7-18/7 Commercial Panels
  • Android Displays
  • Touch
  • Video Walls
  • High Brightness

Territory
IL, WI, MN, IA, MO, ND, SD, NE, KS

Amplifiers, speakers, mixers, microphone systems, conferencing, VOIP, intercom and voice evacuation systems

  • Amplifiers
  • Speakers
  • Audio Signal Processors
  • Voice Evacuation & Mass Notification

Territory
Northern Illinois & Eastern Wisconsin

Intuitive control system simplified with Mira Connect touch panels and Mira Portal cloud management platform

  • Customizable touch screen
  • Control System and UI that requires no programming
  • Works with Zoom Rooms™, Polycom™ and Cisco™ video conferencing equipment and many DSPs

Territory
IL, WI, IN, MN, ND, SD, MI

Advanced audio and video conferencing

  • Audio Conferencing
  • Software & Services

Territory
IL, IA, WI, IN, MO

Innovative PTZ Cameras, AVoverIP, HDBaseT, scalers, switchers, extenders

  • Cameras
  • DSP
  • Extenders
  • Switchers
  • 7 year warranty

Territory
IL, WI, IN, IA, MO, NE, KS, MI

Industry leading LED video walls, indoor/outdoor panels & free standing displays

  • Digital LED Displays
  • Indoor/Outdoor Panels
  • Freestanding Single Panel Displays

Territory
IL, WI, IN, IA, MO, KS, MI

Touch screens for education & business. Interactivity, inspiration and integration

  • Interactive Whiteboards
  • Digital Flipcharts
  • Interactive Zoom Room Solutions
  • i3LEARNHUB Education Software

Territory
Project Based

User friendly AV control systems, audio amplification over CAT5/6, wall plates

  • RS-232, IR and Relay control Systems
  • Programming-free control system
  • Audio Distribution Systems

Territory
IL, WI, IN, MN, IA, MO, KS, MI

World-leading manufacturer of cutting-edge image processing solutions

  • Modular & scalable 4K/8K multi-screen presentation systems
  • Videowall processors and media servers
  • Multi-output image processors
  • Soft Edge blending

Territory
IL, WI, IA, MO

Professional Digital Signage Software to support your strategic communications plan

  • Room Scheduling
  • Mobile Engagement with NFC
  • System on Chip Integraton
  • Powerful, flexible and highly scalable

Territory
IL, WI, IN, IA, MI

Dante Enabled Amplifiers

  • Compact amplifiers
  • DSP Enabled amplifiers
  • Dante Enabled amplifiers
  • Dante Enabled mixers/amps

Territory
IL & WI

Manufacturer of AV distribution, AV over IP, collaboration, & control solutions

  • Conference Room – Dual Display
  • Cameras
  • Touch panels
  • Digital Signage
  • Informational Video Wall
  • HyFlex Classroom
  • Courtroom

Territory
IL, IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD, WI

Leading developer and manufacturer of audio-video hardware and software solutions

  • AVoIP
  • Matrix Switchers
  • HDMI Extenders
  • Splitters & Cables
  • Software

Territory
IL, WI, MN, ND, SD

Designs & builds innovative audio systems for churches, restaurants, hotels, schools, and more

  • Mixer Amplifiers
  • DSP & Control Software
  • Power Amplifiers
  • DSP Matrix – Speaker Processors

Territory
IL, Southern WI

Designed, engineered, and hand-built projection screens and indoor & outdoor shades

  • Motorized Screens
  • Fixed Screens
  • Masking Screens
  • Indoor & Outdoor Shade

Territory
IL, WI, IA, MN, ND, SD, KS, MO, IN, MI OH, KY, NE

Makers of high quality A/V Rolltop Desks, Lecterns, Racks and more for almost 50 years

  • Rolltop Desks
  • Equipment Racks
  • Podiums
  • Lecterns
  • Fine Wood Furnishings for Audio & Video!

Territory
IL, WI, IN, MI, IA

Product Videos

Philips X-Line
Philips professional displays | 01:28

Excite your senses. The new Philips X-Line is here! The Philips X-Line series has been redesigned from the inside out to take your content into the brighter, faster, and better connected world. Create an immersive retail shopping experience. Stand out amongst the corporate crowd. Or capture every detail in the control room. Choose from a variety of bezel sizes and technological advancements such as 4K resolution.

Philips X-Line: https://www.ppds.com/display-solutions/videowalls/x-line

What’s In The Box? Alfatron UC1

Alfatron Electronics | 05:48

On this episode of What’s in The Box? we take a look at the ALF-UC1 wireless presentation system as well as the 2 accessory dongle units, ALF-HDMI-D and ALF-USBC-D.

The ALF-UC1 is a wireless conferencing system which makes connecting or participating within a meeting simple, with the touch of a button. It also allows other participants to join the meeting more efficiently, and the result is ensuring meetings are more effective, and productive.

The ALF-UC1 Set supports up to four individual interfaces: Two dongles (ALF-USBC-D, ALF-HDMI-D), “ALF-WirelessMedia” for Android APK, Airplay for IOS, Miracast for Windows, and the ALF-WirelessMedia application for both Windows 10 and MacOS. It allows Unified communication devices such as conferencing cameras and microphones to be connected and used over wifi.

Depending on the application, or size of the meeting room, users could choose between the multiple interface options, listed above.

The ALF-UC1 contains one Base Unit.

Optional dongles available: ALF-USBC-D, ALF-HDMI-D

For more information, visit us at:
https://www.alfatronelectronics.com/wireless-presentation-systems/

or visit our main website at:
https://www.alfatronelectronics.com/

Powering the Customer Experience with Android and Philips PDS

Philips professional displays | 02:13

The business world is progressing faster than ever and to be on top, you need to be equipped with the best. Philips Professional Display Solutions combines industry leading technology with business focused innovation to bring a first to market, all-in-one Android-powered suite of Digital Signage Solutions, that provide our customers with the industry’s broadest range of customizable products available. No matter your business the built-in Android OS delivers best-in-class performance and unmatched flexibility.

More info: https://bit.ly/PPDS_android

Alfatron HOLA ePTZ USB Camera Demo

Alfatron Electronics | 01:26

The ALF-HOLA is a new 4K UHD ePTZ video conference camera. It is built with AI functions, which can automatically frame all people in the meeting and Centre them in the the scene. With flawless functionality and superior performance, adopting advanced ISP processing algorithms to provide vivid images with evenly clear brightness, strong color layering, high resolution, and fantastic color rendition. Easy and convenient to install with the included bracket.

Product Features

► Ultra HD 4K Resolution: 1/2.8 inch high quality CMOS sensor.Resolution is up to 4K with frame rate up to 30fps (MJPG); compatible with 1080P and 720P
► ePTZ: Support ePTZ and 10X digital Zoom
► Built-in MIC: built-in two omni-directional MIC pickups (3M distance); with unique noise suppression algorithm
► Auto Framing: Employing a superior human detection algorithm to intelligently and automatically frame all the people in the meeting
► Wide FOV: 100° wide angle
► Video output interface: video output interface USB 3.0
► Multiple audio and video compression formats: YUY2, NV12, MJPG, H264
► Low Noise and High SNR: Low Noise CMOS effectively ensure high SNR of camera video, even in low light condition
► Multiple Installation Options: Equipped with a molded clamp. It is easy to install on any device, such as an LCD screen, laptop, table or on a tripod
► Easy to Use: No need to download any drivers
► USB output interface
► Plug and play
► Wide Application Range:

Personal video conferencing, enterprise video conferencing, collaboration meeting with an excellent facial detection algorithm, the camera automatically adjusts the zoom according to the number of people in the meeting. It can frame all the meeting attendees and centre them within the scene. For more information, visit us at: www.alfatronelectronics.com

i3TOUCH ULTRA – Take collaboration to new lengths

The i3TOUCH ULTRA is an ultra-wide, 21:9 interactive display. Analyze, visualize, and interact with big data and complex topics, and split the screen to work on multiple tasks. Bring everyone together with immersive video conferencing and presenting capabilities.

Learn more about the i3TOUCH ULTRA: https://www.i3-technologies.com/en/products/touchscreens/i3touch-ultra/

PPDS Wave Controller

Philips professional displays | 01:12

Introducing PPDS Wave, our cloud ecosystem powered by a modern state-of-the-art cloud native platform, integrated PPDS and premium partner apps. Our Wave Controller application is designed for and in collaboration with professional system integrators to make remote device management easy, efficient and sustainable.

What’s In The Box? Alfatron MUH88E GEN2

Alfatron Electronics | 05:57

In this episode of What’s In The Box? we take a look at the new ALF-MUH88E Gen 2 video matrix.

The ALF-MUH88E 18 Gbps 8×8 HDBaseT (492 ft / 150M) Matrix can connect 8 HDMI sources to 16 displays. It features 8 HDMI outputs, and each HDMI output is mirrored to provide a CAT Cable output which runs simultaneously. The HDBaseT output can extend video transmission with a distance up to 492ft / 150m (1080p) via a single Cat 6/ 7 cable. The product supports video resolution up to 4K2K@60Hz 4:4:4 with a distance up to 328ft / 100m. Audio de-embedded to analog and coaxial audio is supported. Each HDMI output supports 4K2K to 1080P down-scaling independently. The product supports IR matrix. The IR signal is one-to-one control at the Matrix end, but the IR signal follows HDMI video channel at the HDBaseT Receiver end. The product provides an intuitive set of front panel buttons with OLED screen, and supports control via front panel buttons, IR remote, RS-232, LAN, and Web GUI.

Product Features:

– HDMI 2.0b, HDCP 2.2 and HDCP 1.4 compliant

– Video resolution up to 4K2K@60Hz (YUV 4:4:4) on all HDMI and HDBaseT ports

– 8 HDMI inputs, 8 HDMI and HDBaseT mirrored outputs

– HDMI ports transmit 18Gbps lossless uncompressed video bandwidth

– Supports 18Gbps lossless compressed HDBaseT signal transmission

– Support 4K to 1080P Down-scaling for each output port

– Support 4K to 1080P Down-scaling for each output port

– HDR, HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG are supported

– HDBaseT output can extend video transmission a distance up to 492ft / 150m for 1080p  or 328ft / 100m for 4K2K via a single CAT 6/7 cable

– DMI audio pass-through up to 7.1CH HD audio (LPCM, and DTS-HD Master Audio)

– Supports IR matrix

– Audio de-embedded is supported via analog and coax ports

– Advanced EDID management and CEC control are supported

– 24V POC on all HDBaseT ports

– 2U rack mounted design with front panel OLED display

– Control via front panel buttons, IR remote, RS-232, LAN, and Web GUI

For more information, visit us at: www.alfatronelectronics.com

Philips videowall and digital signage displays for MVC Group

Philips professional displays | 03:02

Modern, multifunctional and environmentally friendly, the MVC Group’s new multi-brand store – between the Dolomites and Mount Grappa – is today a point of reference for those who love outdoor sports.

An evolved point of sale was realized, which perfectly integrates the digital signage solutions by Audio System and AGMultivision with Philips professional displays – videowall and digital signage displays.

The final result is the outcome of a collaboration increasingly oriented towards the creation of an innovative and functional ecosystem.

Adding Multiple Video Sources

Aveo Systems | 05:56

This video shows how to use the ‘use sources connected to’ feature for creating a great user interface when connecting video sources such as TV tuners, video switchers, Zoom Rooms, and more, to displays.

What’s In The Box? – Alfatron MUK44N

Alfatron Electronics | 05:28

The Alfatron ALF-MUK44N is a 4×4 compact HDMI matrix switcher which is specially designed for cost conscious projects and buyers. It features not only basic functions like cross-point switching and control (IR, RS-232 and IP), but also advanced functions such as auto-downscaling for each HDMI output when it is connected to 1080P display. There is a SPDIF audio breakout for each HDMI output, to provide more audio feeds to a multi-zone audio system.

PRODUCT FEATURES:
– 4 HDMI Inputs and 4 HDMI Outputs
– All HDMI inputs and outputs support HDMI with HDR formats, including HDR 10, HLG
– HDCP 2.2 compliant
– Built-in 4K-1080P downscaling for each HDMI Output; the matrix can downscale 4K@60Hz 4:4:4 to
1080P@60 4:4:4
– 4K downscaling works automatically when the matrix is connected to a 1080P display and can be
set to ON/OFF via the API commands
– Each HDMI output has a SPDIF audio breakout and supports formats up to 5CH HBR (High Bit Rate)
or 2CH PCM audio
– Supports smart EDID; each input can be assigned to smart EDID mode
– Supports EDID presets, EDID copy, and EDID write
– By default, each input EDID is set as 4K@60 4:4:4 HDR with 5.1CH encoded audio
– Supports audio mute as the four SPDIF outputs can be muted separately by API commands
– Supports upgrading firmware via both micro-USB and web UI (for MCU and web module)
– Rich control options, including RS-232, IR, IP Control and front panel buttons control

i3SIXTY 2 – A new spin on the digital flipchart

i3-Technologies | 01:05

The i3SIXTY 2 is a new spin on the interactive digital flipchart. Minimize clutter and maximize collaboration, whether you are in breakout groups or in a small space, roll the i3SIXTY 2 where and when you need it.

Philips LED Solutions – promo video

Philips professional displays | 01:12

Transforming your customer’s professional space comes easy with Philips direct view LED displays. Bringing them solutions that combine trusted quality, proven energy efficiency and total versatility is just a part of the story. Because, working with PPDS, the benefits stack up for system integrators, too. Discover more on https://www.ppds.com/team-up-for-led

Product Showcase : ALF-EXT60IR-18G

Alfatron Electronics | 02:03

The ALF-EXT60IR-18G is a cost-effective point-to-point HDMI over CAT extender set for HDMI 2.0 and IR signals. This kit supports 4K/UHD video @ 60 Hz with 4:4:4 Chroma sampling, as well as HDMI data rates up to 18 Gbps, HDCP 2.2 compliant and HDR. It provides HDMI transmission up to 230 feet (70 meters) for 4K@60Hz 4:4:4 and 1080p, over single CAT5e/6 cable. It supports video resolution down-scaling, the 4K input can be automatically downscale to 1080p output for compatibility with 1080p display.

Product Features

– Supports HDMI 2.0, up to 4K@60Hz 4:4:4, HDR 10, 18G, HDCP 2.2,
Extends 4K or 1080p HDMI signal up to 230 feet (70m) over a single CAT5e/6 cable.
– HDMI loop out on transmitter.
– Bi-directional IR pass-through.
– Supports video resolution down-scaling, the 4K input can be automatically degraded to 1080p output on receiver for compatibility with legacy 1080p display device.
– Features visually lossless compression with no latency.
– EDID pass-through.
– Compact design, easy to install and simple to operate.

For More Information visit us at:
www.alfatronelectronics.com

Philips B-Line – Dare to B

Philips professional displays | 01:16

Made for huddle spaces, the Philips B-Line delivers seamless connectivity with easy content sharing from laptops, desktops, mobiles and corporate servers. Crestron Connected® certified and compatible with both Extron and Neets systems, it provides fast, secure and reliable corporate integration that can play scheduled content when not in use to strengthen internal branding. Find out more on: www.philips.com/pds/b-line

Saving time with i3RDM by pushing configurations to all devices

i3-Technologies | 02:33

i3RDM – Save time by using the configurations snapshot. In this video, Alex shows how to save time by applying a configuration form one device to many other devices, in i3RDM.

IP-A1SC15 IP Horn Speaker – Playback a Message by Motion Detection

TOA Electronics, Inc. | 01:42

Beach Haus

Philips professional displays | 03;24

“At Beach Haus, we do not compromise on quality or experience” commented Walter DeFortuna, owner of Beach Haus. See how Philips MediaSuite professional TVs created the ideal home-from-home experience here: https://www.ppds.com/insights/beach-haus

IP-A1 Series

TOA Electronics, Inc. | 02:03

A first look at the expansion of TOA’s IP Audio Lineup.