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Middle Atlantic Products, a brand of Legrand|AV, announced the Forum™ Lectern, the latest solution in the company's award-winning configurable AV furniture product line, Forum™ Collaboration Suite. Compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the electrically height-adjustable Forum Lectern is perfectly suited for higher education and training or presentation spaces. It offers customisation to fit any space, like logo panels, worksurface options, and colourways. Lectern design and relationships "Middle Atlantic's Forum suite of products provides the industry with furniture designed for the way people work, educate, and collaborate today and tomorrow," said Alyssa Adnani, Lead Product Manager, AV Furniture & Cable Management, Middle Atlantic. "The new Forum Lectern adds more breadth to the Forum suite and is built around our years of experience and expertise in lectern design and relationships with customers and end users. It continues Middle Atlantic's commitment to easy and reliable integration of the critical AV systems needed today while blending aesthetics for public spaces." Turret worksurface Turret worksurface includes a Presenter's Panel to mount touch screens, clock timers, microphones The Middle Atlantic Product's Forum Lectern is ADA-compliant and height-adjustable to meet the needs of any user in any learning or meeting space. It is available in 42-inch, 60-inch, and 72-inch widths and in four colourways: Wilsonart® Designer White, white powder coat, silver gray acoustic felt; Wilsonart® Asian Night, graphite powder coat, charcoal gray acoustic felt; Wilsonart® Biltmore Cherry, magnesium powder coat, charcoal gray acoustic felt; and Wilsonart® Kensington Maple, magnesium powder coat, silver gray acoustic felt.  The lectern matches the aesthetics of existing Forum products so that it can be installed in the same spaces for a cohesive design. It can be configured with a flat worksurface or Turret worksurface. The Turret worksurface includes a Presenter's Panel to mount touch screens, clock timers, microphones, and more. Worksurface power options An optional matching 12RU, 16RU or 20RU side rack and 6RU under-worksurface mounted rack The offering also includes worksurface power options from A. & H. Meyer—a Legrand Group brand—for power, data, and connectivity with power systems in the U.S., Canada, Britain, France, and Switzerland, as well as with Schuko plugs and outlets. There is an optional matching 12RU, 16RU or 20RU side rack and 6RU under-worksurface mounted rack for extra rackmount storage.  Finally, it is compatible with chief monitor arms and features a customisable logo panel option for branding the lectern with the school or organisation's logo. The Forum Lectern can be specified now through local sales contacts, with shipping in time for the summer build season. Hybrid collaboration and learning applications The Forum Collaboration Suite is an innovative furniture solution from Middle Atlantic that brings together the company's years of extensive research and continuous feedback from the integrator and commercial interiors community regarding hybrid collaboration and learning applications.  Forum is the winner of the Good Design and the International Design awards — two prestigious global design awards that highlight the product's ingenuity in aesthetics, modularity, and function. The solution comprises display stands and tables that can be configured in hundreds of ways.

Vantage Controls, a brand of Legrand | AV Residential Solutions, announced that it will exhibit its end-to-end human-centric lighting (HCL) solutions at an interactive demonstration at CEDIA Expo 2019. In Legrand | AV's booth 905, the company will showcase load controls, user interfaces including the new EasyTouch Glass, and programming software that comes together to provide precise dimming for tunable light fixtures utilising the Lumenetix araya5 light engine – delivering the benefits of ‘Lighting for Life’ in residential spaces. Intelligent lighting control with LED lamps HCL systems render these conditions indoors by combining intelligent lighting control with tunable LED lamps and fixturesOur internal clocks – or circadian rhythms – are daily cycles of biological activity based on a 24-hour period and influenced by regular variations in the environment, primarily the Earth's natural lighting cycle. We depend on this cycle for hormone production, metabolism, and sleep/wake cycles – basically our entire well-being. The optimal lighting conditions for humans are what we see outside. HCL systems render these conditions indoors by combining intelligent lighting control with tunable LED lamps and fixtures that have the ability to change their colour tone or intensity to match the dynamic range of light. Integration with automated shading systems "'Lighting for Life' means not only enhancing the aesthetics of a space, but the physical, emotional, and mental well-being of its occupants," said Fritz Werder, vice president and general manager of Legrand Residential AV Systems. "Vantage's HCL solutions make it easy for integrators to meet the growing demand for this experience in residential spaces by reducing the complexity of the design, installation, and operation of tunable LED lighting systems. In addition, they offer seamless integration with QMotion's automated shading systems for the optimal balance of natural and artificial light." EasyTouch Glass modular keypad station Vantage's EasyTouch Glass modular keypad station combines powerful functionality with a sleek, contemporary designMaking its debut at CEDIA Expo 2019 is Vantage's new EasyTouch Glass modular keypad station, which combines powerful functionality with a sleek, contemporary design. Available with up to five programmable buttons for different scenes – such as ‘Welcome’, ‘Away’, or ‘Party’ – not only does the EasyTouch Glass allow users to set the lighting in a space with one touch, it can also incorporate control over shades, speakers, garage doors, and more. Completely customisable to each project, the keypad allows installers to mix and match colours for trims, buttons, and faceplates, while an inner-surface ink layering process ensures consistent colour definition and reflectivity. Buttons are laser-engraved in a TrueType font, with the letters illuminated by adjustable RGB backlighting in the user's colour of choice. An ambient light sensor automatically adjusts the backlighting based on the time of day, and users can easily determine which scenes are active based on the button's colour or intensity. DMX-DALI-GATEWAY and InFusion Controller II Also on display at CEDIA Expo 2019 will be Vantage's DMX-DALI-GATEWAY and InFusion Controller II. For today's complex lighting system, the gateway provides 512 DMX channels, as well as 64 channels of DALI control. The Vantage controller is programmed to match the daily sunrise/sunset schedule shift throughout the year that best supports people's natural circadian rhythm based on the location of each installation. The controller integrates with QMotion advanced automated shading solutions for a human-centric experiencearaya5-enabled fixtures that are demonstrated to work with the Vantage controller include LF Illumination, WAC Lighting, and more. Vantage also works well with new LED light sources including Lumsatream low voltage lighting and other innovative colour-tuning manufacturers. In addition, the controller seamlessly integrates with QMotion advanced automated shading solutions for a complete human-centric experience. Equinox glass LCD touchscreen controllers Other highlighted user interfaces will include Vantage's Equinox line of glass LCD touchscreen controllers for a smartphone-type navigation experience, and EasyTouch II keypads with up to five programmable buttons for control of lights and shades individually or in user-defined scenes. To quickly program complete HCL systems, Vantage's Design Center will be on display. The software makes it fast and simple for integrators to configure the intensity, hue, saturation, and correlated colour temperature (CCT) of tunable lighting, while creating automated schedules and timers. At booth 905, visitors will also have an opportunity to experience how all Legrand | AV Residential Solutions brands – Chief, Da-Lite, Luxul, Middle Atlantic Products, Nuvo, On-Q, QMotion, SANUS, and Vantage – come together to deliver amazing AV experiences that transform the smart home. The company has also planned sweepstakes and giveaways at its booth, as well as several educational opportunities for integrators.

Legrand | AV Residential Solutions announced its lineup for CEDIA Expo 2019, taking place September 12-14 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. In Booth 905, Chief, Da-Lite, Luxul, Middle Atlantic Products, Nuvo, On-Q, QMotion, SANUS, and Vantage will come together with smart home AV systems, networking, and infrastructure solutions designed to help integrators create amazing AV experiences for their clients. "At CEDIA Expo 2019, visitors to our booth will see how all of our brands come together in solutions vignettes making the smart home a reality — from audio, human-centric lighting, and networking systems to mounts and enclosures," said Lauren Theobald, director of marketing at Legrand | AV. "In addition, we'll be presenting new products, services and show specials, and a variety of training courses integrators can attend. It's all happening in Denver, and we can't wait to see you there." Rack-mount Professional Series Players Nuvo's rack-mount Professional Series Players deliver dynamic, high-fidelity sound to three listening zonesAudio solutions on display at CEDIA Expo 2019 will include Nuvo's rack-mount Professional Series Players, which deliver dynamic, high-fidelity sound to three listening zones, provide built-in access to a variety of music options, and can be easily integrated into automation systems. For small, medium, and large home theatres, Nuvo will introduce its new architectural passive subwoofers and subwoofer amplifiers. The three compact single and dual subwoofers deliver a powerful, low-frequency impact, while the wall- and rack-mount amplifiers are packed with convenient features for maximum versatility. Demonstration of human-centric lighting For lighting control, Vantage brings lighting for life with an interactive human-centric lighting (HCL) demonstration. Vantage HCL systems deliver precision dimming, colour control, and tunable lighting to achieve the perfect harmony of natural and artificial light. Vantage will also highlight partnerships with leading manufacturers aimed at creating end-to-end systems that combine its control solutions with tunable light fixtures utilising the Lumenetix araya5 light engine. Additionally, the new EasyTouch Glass Keypad Station will debut featuring powerful functionality with a sleek, contemporary design. Other lighting solutions will include On-Q's RF Smart Lighting Control. This simple, scalable system is available in both the radiant and adorne collections for a coordinated look across traditional electrical devices and smart home controls. It's easy to install, simple to setup and the new pre-written IP drivers allow seamless integration with leading home control systems from Control4, Crestron, ELAN, RTI, and URC. Qbasic+ field-upgradeable solution Qbasic+ can be upgraded from manual to motorised in minutes without needing to change fabricsFor shading, QMotion will display its Qbasic+ field-upgradeable solution. Offering integrators the ultimate in flexibility, Qbasic+ can be upgraded from manual to motorised in minutes without needing to change fabrics or reinstall brackets, and it offers all the exclusive innovations QMotion is known for — including manual override, internal batteries and motors, and a counterbalanced design. In addition, QMotion will showcase its new fabric style, texture, and color options, including decorative light-filtering and matching room-darkening collections. Luxul brings guaranteed network performance to CEDIA Expo 2019 and will introduce a new remote cloud management solution for integrators. This new solution will be a free service to integrators managing customers' systems remotely, freeing them up from rolling a truck to service a client. In addition, its full array of routers, wireless access points, managed Gigabit switches, latest controller, and its Easy Setup App will be demonstrated. Showcasing residential power solutions Highlighted projector mounts will include Chief's new VCT series, which offers a slim design for large projectorsInfrastructure solutions include Middle Atlantic's new Forward family for its BGR Series, which is the No. 1 AV enclosure on the market. Forward is designed around an innovative new rackrail and the brand's patented universal mounting pattern, which allow the family's blank and vent panels, cable management, lighting, and other rack solutions to be quickly installed without tools. Middle Atlantic will also showcase two residential power solutions, the Select Series PDU with Racklink and the High Power DC Power Distribution Series. For home theatre projection, Da-Lite will be showcasing its Parallax Pure family of ambient light rejection (ALR) surfaces featuring a microlayered optical lens system, rejecting up to 96% of ambient light in a variety of gains for standard throw and ultra-short throw projectors. Also on display, the new Parallax Stratos 1.0 ALR surface rejects 80% of ambient light with 1.0 gain for standard throw projectors and scales as high as 16 feet in one seamless sheet of fabric. Highlighted projector mounts will include Chief's new VCT series, which offers a slim design for large projectors. VCT provides unrivaled micro adjustments using Chief's tool-free Microzone adjustment to ensure accurate and reliable image registration. Advanced Full-Motion Premium TV mounts For audio accessories, SANUS will highlight its line of wireless speaker mounts, stands, and basesFeatured TV mounts will include the debut of the new SANUS Advanced Full-Motion Premium TV mounts. Inspired by the sleek look of today's TVs and high-end kitchen appliances, the Premium mounts combine a brushed metal exterior with a solid steel frame, low profile, FluidMotion design, and Steady Set functionality. For audio accessories, SANUS will highlight its line of wireless speaker mounts, stands, and bases. Also on display will be the SANUS exclusive Black Series and Chief's outdoor mounts, in-wall storage and additional mounting accessories. On-Q will be exhibiting its latest enhanced, USA-made, WiFi-ready plastic enclosures, which offer a backbone for the modern connected home by consolidating and distributing foundational wired services for video, voice, and data, while also integrating smart hubs and wireless devices to meet current and future homeowner demands. In addition, On-Q's professional HDMI and AV In-Wall Power Kits, connectivity, and other home theatre solutions will be on display. At CEDIA Expo 2019, Legrand | AV will award a variety of prizes and giveaways to integrators, who can take advantage of 10-minute training sessions covering AV systems, networking, infrastructure, and other partner integration topics.

Features such as height-adjustable tabletops and adjustable monitor options can fine-tune the workstation The security market is one of the most demanding AV applications. Each environment in the security field presents its own unique set of challenges and requirements that revolve around advanced AV systems and the operators that utilise them. For monitoring and control room operators, that means continuous vigilance with little to no downtime away from their stations. Because personnel maybe be accessing and pulling information from a variety of sources, such as cameras, information databases, maps and more, every system in place needs to enable fluid collaboration across networks. To address the critical needs of both the system and these users, is a new class of technology furniture with advanced functionality and features specifically built for security. Security is where AV and human interaction collide. As security continues to move to the forefront for many organisations, they are being tasked with performing a comprehensive assessment of the working environment, equipment and their users to better serve their security detail. Selecting the right technical furniture solution is an essential part of the operation design, no matter if it’s a small, one-person retail security set-up or a 50-person mission-critical operation. However, not all furniture is created equal, and that’s especially true for security furniture. Common office furniture isn’t designed to hold up to the demands of this application, and can lead to equipment failures due to poor cable and thermal management. But even worse, a poor setup can cause an operator to miss critical information. When organisations select technical furniture engineered for security, users have access to flexible, scalable console options that can easily be adjusted Ergonomics and system reliability In security monitoring and control room environments, ergonomics is critical to the job. Operators spend hours at their workstations, visually tapped into the systems around them. Technical furniture that is application-engineered for security will fully support them during their long hours on detail and help prevent any discomforts associated with solutions without proper ergonomics. Features such as height-adjustable tabletops and adjustable monitor options can fine-tune the workstation so users are comfortable enough to stay actively engaged with the systems and information flowing around them. The nature of these environments also means that multiple operators are using the same workstations over the course of daily shifts. When organisations select technical furniture that is engineered for security, users have access to flexible, scalable console options that can easily be adjusted. So no matter who’s on shift next, the system can be easily transitioned to fit their needs. Of course, ergonomics becomes irrelevant if the system is unable to function in its new host. In no other market is system uptime more vital. Because system failure is not an option, the environment calls for technical furniture that can fully support reliability requirements through thoughtful design and careful engineering. Solutions engineered for security are designed to provide proper system ventilation Meeting system requirements of the security market Ergonomics and system reliability go hand-in-hand at Middle Atlantic Products. The company, a leader in building systems infrastructure solutions, is committed to engineering furniture that meets the unique requirements of the security market. At the core of the company’s application-engineered technology furniture, for example, is a rugged, fully welded steel bay for mounting equipment components and built-in cable and thermal management. These features are all part of meeting the system requirements of even the most mission-critical systems. Simply put, a company’s system investment could be subject to fail significantly sooner if the equipment environment is too warm Proper thermal management protects technology and extends system lifecycles. It’s a best practice within the professional system integration community that for every 10 degrees over 85 degrees of heat generated by equipment, the digital equipment life is reduced by 40 percent. Simply put, a company’s major system investment could be subject to fail significantly sooner if the equipment environment is too warm. Furniture solutions engineered for security are designed to provide proper system ventilation while providing features that allow operators to be well-supported in their roles. Customisable design tools Monitoring and control room environments can vary greatly in size and needs, with no two environments being exactly alike. With this in mind, there’s a lot of customisation needed in designing these environments, and navigating the options can be complex. 3D layout programs are available to create console, video wall and room layouts, acting as a visualisation tool to make sure every need is met before purchasing. In these systems, for example, organisations and integrators are able to add potential users to the system and along with their heights. When the room and equipment layout is put into the system, the line-of-sight can be revealed for each user. Line of sight, a tool available in Middle Atlantic Products’ Designer software, ensures that screens are placed in the correct area to accommodate a user’s specific needs. As security operations have moved to the forefront, so too have their aesthetics. The latest options provide durable finishes suitable for 24/7 operation and to match any décor. Visualisation tools can allow these facilities to see their rendered options, providing them with a clear picture of how the furniture will look and fit within the space. Larger mission-critical systems will introduce even more complexities, which is where a knowledgeable design services team can step in. The Middle Atlantic design services team help access the organisation’s needs, sort through the options and render potential solutions so end-users have a better idea of what their system will look like. there are a great number of parts and pieces to technology furniture that can take significant labour and time to assemble Simplified installations for providing critical support to operators An integrator’s priority is to the system he or she builds. It’s a job that demands the utmost attention to detail, ensuring the system will function and operate just as it should. However, there are a great number of parts and pieces to technology furniture that can take significant labour and time to assemble, pulling integrators away from their systems role. Solutions that feature pre-assembled parts, such as a tabletop for a security console shipped with a pre-assembled lift, can go a long way in simplifying the installation experience, allowing integrators to stay focused on building the system. Application-engineered technology furniture for security becomes critical when proper ergonomics for operators, system reliability and uptime, room and environment layouts and the ease of installation are prioritised. Within a system installation or upgrade, these solutions have a larger impact on the success of the organisation — from large mission-critical operations to small security detail — providing critical support, protection and functionality. As a result, the organisation, from the AV systems to its operators, are well-supported to carry out their vital roles. Save