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Vanco Offers Ultra High Speed HDMI Cables with Ethernet

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AV distribution and accessory product specialist Vanco announces two lines of Ultra High Speed HDMI Cables with Ethernet, providing uncompressed feature support for the HDMI 2.1 specification.

Vanco cablesAs 4K enters the mainstream and 8K starts breaking through, the HDMI 2.1 specification becomes increasingly desirable for customers in both the residential and commercial segments of the market. As such, the HD8K and PROHD8K cable lines are backwards compatible, and should address the needs of 8K installations and beyond.

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Platinum Tools Launches ezEX38 RJ45 Connector

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The ezEX38 from Platinum Tools is an RJ45 connector designed for smaller insulation diameters typically found in Cat5e and smaller Cat6 cabling, with a simple one piece/pass through design with no bars or liners.

Platinum connectorIt features the same unique patented Hi-Lo stagger load bar, allowing conductors to pass through the front end of the connector to easily verify the wiring sequence before termination. The insulation diameter of the conductor is 0.84-0.97mm, while the maximum outer diameter is 7.36mm.

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Savant Boosts Studio iPad Tool

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Savant announces "significant" updates to the Studio iPad-based quick configuration tools, including a Smart Behaviours Editor, quick secure connections to wireless devices and an Alert Center.

Savant StudioThe Smart Behaviours Editor allows installers to create customised workflows to improve configuration efficiency. Examples include the capability to automatically raise/lower a motorised lift when a TV is on/off, or creating an audible and/or visual alert when a doorbell is pressed. It works in conjunction with the Savant cloud-based central management portal (SCM), allowing the storage of user preferences such as Savant Scenes, customised Savant Pro App photos and other Studio configuration parameters to the cloud.

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Kordz Intros Connectors at ISE

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Kordz releases the ONE series CAT6 RJ45 and CAT6A RJ45 field termination connectors at ISE 2019, designed to simplify installations and make it easier to quickly efficiently terminate wires at any length.

Kordz ISE 2019"We know what a tough job installers have, so the last thing they need is connectivity issues arising from poor cabling and connectors," the company says. "Even with something as small as an RJ45 plug, it's important that these are designed and manufactured correctly, otherwise the connection will inevitably affect the signal integrity. With total reliability from Kordz, it's one thing less for installers to worry about."

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Metra 24Gbps HDMI Cable Showcase at ISE

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Metra Home Theatre Group (MHTG) plans to showcase over 50 HDMI cable products with 24Gbps bandwidth at ISE 2019, manufactured under the Ethereal Home Theater, Helios and The Install Bay brands and available in a wide range of lengths and options.

MHTG CablesAmong the higher bandwidth HDMI cables are the high-end solutions designed for custom installers in the Velox product line by Ethereal. Velox premium ultra-high speed HDMI cables reach up to 100m for active fibre (with support for ARC but not eARC), 30m for active copper and 10m for passive copper. All support the full 4K spec for 4:4:4, HDR and more. Ethereal MHX cables reach up to 7.5m with unassisted 24Gbps support and up to 17m for use with HDM-GA1 or HDM-GA2 gigabit accelerators.

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