As more classrooms and business environments move to collaborative, open spaces, instructors and corporate leaders are looking for AV and videoconferencing systems that fit adaptive spaces that can be rearranged and reconfigured as needed.
Today, room combining often must meet the needs for HyFlex, or hybrid-flexible, learning too. HyFlex combines face-to-face instruction with real-time or post-session online access to offer participants the choice of various modes of engagement.
TEKVOX has introduced the ShareView Video Conferencing PC (P/N 79402), a one-box solution that combines a powerful video conference–ready PC, TEKVOX’s ShareView software, and the TEK-PC software-based system controller in a compact package for unparalleled videoconferencing and distance engagement.
The ShareView PC is a highly integrated, three-in-one solution that accomplishes what individual TEKVOX components have previously offered customers, but with a significantly higher degree of integration. “The ShareView PC is ideal for those looking for a one-box product to provide videoconferencing and remote learning capabilities,” says TEKVOX CEO Jim Reinhart.
“With a footprint of just 63 square inches and a weight of seven pounds, the ShareView PC is easy to install and fit in offices and classrooms.
“A few years ago, achieving what the ShareView PC does would have required up to five individual components,” he explains. “The streamlined ShareView PC is a stand-alone videoconferencing solution with as few pieces of hardware as possible.”
Sharing content in a typical PC-based conference room requires the content owner either to transfer the content onto the host PC or to connect their laptop to the meeting in parallel. Moving content to the host PC via USB drive or file-sharing raises security concerns, while connecting in parallel from the meeting room wastes time, increases cost and often creates myriad frustrating audio feedback issues. ShareView eliminates these problems, combining the sophistication of a video codex system and the convenience of web-based videoconferencing with an affordable, intuitive and non-invasive interface.
The ShareView PC features a Win 10 IoT PC with two built-in HDMI inputs, i7 CPU, support for 4Kx2K@60Hz resolution, 64 GB of memory and four dedicated RS232 ports for conducting serial control of other devices.
“It’s an amazing one-box solution that puts no load on the campus network and never requires downloading additional software,” notes Reinhart. “Every iteration of TEKVOX’s videoconferencing and distance engagement systems streamlines and more fully integrates the product and the user experience. We believe that the ShareView PC will be the new standard for videoconferencing and distance engagement.”
ShareView PC is available now via TEKVOX authorized dealers.
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Investing in Distance Engagement solutions has never been more important. The coronavirus pandemic has demonstrated that the need for distance learning, videoconferencing, remote collaboration and live streaming has not only grown, but is likely to be long lasting. The way we learn and work has changed, and new modes of meeting, collaborating, and teaching are now part of the corporate and educational landscape.
Schools and businesses shopping for Distance Engagement solutions may be overwhelmed by the array of components and premium systems on the market today. Numerous technical systems purport to provide them with the AV capabilities they need, but many come with hidden costs. In addition to the initial investment in equipment, more time and money are required for programming and installation.
Only TEKVOX, known for its innovative Drop-In solutions, offers a high-quality, cost-effective range of options to meet the increased demand for Distance Engagement across all market sectors and levels. Only TEKVOX integrates videoconferencing and live streaming in easy-to-use systems that are universally compatible with all popular software.
“TEKVOX Distance Engagement solutions are designed for different use cases and price points, and are easy to set up and use,” says Jim Reinhart, CEO at TEKVOX. “Our systems are pre-programmed and tested before shipping, so there’s no need to pay an additional configuration fee after installation. Our philosophy is ‘Buy it, install it, use it.’ It’s the ideal approach for clients who need to install Distance Engagement for the first time, as well as for those who need to upscale their existing in-house capabilities.”
For clients requiring the ability to livestream content, TEKVOX offers several solutions. TEKVOX’s new 71206-DI Single-Camera Drop-In mobile kit contains everything needed to equip any room with professional-quality live-streaming capabilities, all with minimal cabling and easy setup. It features a PTZ camera with preset positions and a 5x to 20x optical zoom lens, a studio-quality microphone, and compatibility with any available streaming software: Facebook Live, Skype, Teams, Twitch, WebEx, Zoom, and more. It’s the answer for anyone who wants a mobile, high-quality video streaming solution.
In the same product line, the 71208-DI Dual-Camera Drop-In Kit expands capabilities with an additional camera, allowing users to switch between different views seamlessly without interrupting the stream.
Educational institutions have a number of TEKVOX options from which to choose depending on the size and demands of the classroom. The 71202-DLC Eco VTC (Video Teleconferencing) Classroom provides the fundamentals of distance learning to a small, entry-level classroom, allowing users to present classroom footage and lesson content remotely. It features an exceptional PTZ full-HD camera, sophisticated array microphone, easy-to-use room controls, and compatibility with any video conferencing software. Step up to the 71204-DLC Eco+ VTC Classroom to gain support of up to four additional sources for more robust, cutting-edge experiences.
The 71404-DLC Foundation VTC Classroom provides a rapidly-deployable, fully-managed A/V solution for class/training rooms with integrated video conferencing designed for the budget-conscious user. This Drop-In offers support for a PC and three other HDMI sources, as well as a professional-grade PTZ camera. The 71406-DLC Foundation Classroom expands on its sibling by adding support for any room size with robust, fully-integrated audio amplification and a high-tech mic with built-in Automatic Echo-Cancellation (AEC).
Collegiate classrooms can take advantage of two TEKVOX solutions. The 71021-DLC enhances a proven line of powerful, flexible collegiate classroom Drop-Ins with fully-integrated, convenient video conferencing. Enjoy the benefits of seamless video switching, industry-leading HD cameras, advanced auto-tracking microphones and an intuitive, customized user interface, all fully integrated in a single system with remote management.
The new 81200-DLC Connected Class/Lecture Hall Drop-In offers a versatile, reliable solution for classrooms requiring in-room presentation coupled with live broadcasting of content and video. It features HD PTZ cameras, which record both the instructor and students, a local network for uninterrupted functionality even during a network outage, and simultaneous recording and presentation of content.
Businesses seeking conference room solutions can opt for TEKVOX’s Tier 0 Small Video Conference Room system or the Tier 1 model for larger meetings. The Tier 0 71021-T0-SV system elevates meetings by providing crystal-clear audio and video with an all-in-one camera, microphone, and speaker, while allowing for plug-and-play sharing from a laptop or tablet. With a single, easy-to-use interface and features such as automation, scheduling, remote management, and anti-theft monitoring, running a straightforward, professional video conference has never been easier.
The Tier 1 71021-T1-SV expands capacity for medium-sized conference rooms without sacrificing functionality. It allows multiple people to share content locally or in a video conference, all with powerful, intuitive room control at the push of a button.
“Whether it’s with our tried-and-true Drop-In solutions or our latest mobile live-streaming kits and connected classroom products, TEKVOX continues to grow our range of Distance Engagement solutions to ensure success for every use case and price point during this time of rapid change for business and education,” Reinhart concludes.
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TEKVOX, Inc. announced the release of its 71202 and 71204 Drop-In AV® Classroom solutions featuring a revolutionary hardware/software fusion that migrates its award-winning TekMonitor control system to the classroom PC.
Rather than employing a typical hardware control and management system, the 712xx utilizes the classroom PC as the host for the secure PC-TekMonitor application and further uses USB I/O to control external devices such as projectors and switchers.
“As we continue to lower the barriers to adoption of managed AV systems in the K-12 markets, we’ve embraced hardware minimization by using spare cycles in the powerful PCs already resident in most classrooms” said Jim Reinhart, CEO of TEKVOX. “The new 71202 and 71204 require very little hardware to provision a fully managed and remotely supportable classroom system. They are both economical and eco-friendly.”
The 72104 “Eco+” supports four HDMI inputs, an HDBaseT HDMI extender set and the innovative Elgato Stream Deck user interface. The PC-TekMonitor uses a trivial amount of the PC’s resources. Going a step further, the 71202 “Eco” provides PC and auxiliary HDMI inputs and uses TEKVOX’s ShareView technology to perform AV switching inside the PC. Both systems feature comprehensive management of projectors or flat panel displays, automated power management and the full benefits of TEKVOX’s powerful TekManager and TekEnterprise AV management systems. TEKVOX also provides options for Tier 1 or Tier 2 user support via its remote management tools.
The 71202 and 71204 provide are well-suited to cost- and resource-constrained schools where both budget dollars and support resources are precious. “Our Eco and Eco+ Drop-Ins are game changers for schools who believe that modern managed systems with remote support are beyond their means” concluded Reinhart.
Retailing at $1,295 and $1,650, respectively, the 71202 and 71204 are available immediately. All TEKVOX Drop-In AV® systems are programmed and tested in the company’s central Texas facility and are pre-integrated with required cables; ready to install.
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