Highlights of InfoComm 2024 

The Legrand | AV booth, C8600, was a must-visit at InfoComm 2024 in Las Vegas. Here's the full recap of what was at the show:


Real-World Applications

AV integrators had the chance to see the full breadth of Legrand | AV brands — C2G, Chief, Connectrac, Da-Lite, Luxul, Middle Atlantic, Vaddio, and Wiremold — set up in real-world applications. Our collaboration with Microsoft Teams Rooms was showcased, as well as solutions set up for federal government, higher education, and retail digital signage applications. See what exciting solutions our brands had at the show:


Let’s celebrate! C2G is turning 40! At InfoComm 2024, C2G showcased HDMI® cables, USB extenders, and more at the show.  The chosen connectivity brand for AV integrators, C2G’s HDMI cables will be on display. The family is now organized into three product series: the Performance Series, for applications requiring premium reliability; the Plus Series, a broad selection of HDMI cables for a variety of applications; and the Core Series, which includes basic 4K HDMI cables at the most affordable prices. Joining C2G’s compliant Trade Agreements Act (TAA) solutions are the company’s new TAA-Compliant Network Cables and HDMI Cables. The new cables are configurable and available in many connector options, colors, and in lengths up to 325 ft. Also, at the booth will be C2G’s new family of Superbooster® USB Extenders. We’ve extensively tested our USB Camera Extenders for compatibility with top PTZ cameras and published results for your confidence. Don't find your camera on the list? Let us know, and we'll test it so you can have total assurance in your AV configuration.

Product Award for C2G:

  • SVC (Sound & Video Contractor) 2024 Innovative Product Award: C2G Retractable Universal Mount 4K HDMI Dongle Adapter Ring

 


Chief has the pulse on flatscreen mounting! At the show, Chief demonstrated the newest additions to its Tempo family. Tempo brings together Chief’s display and device mounting ingenuity with unparalleled service access and dedicated storage space for a better, faster installation experience. The Tempo™ Flat Panel Wall Mount System all-in-one, easy-to-configure wall mounting system now includes brand-new accessories that further support and streamline the flat panel solution. The new accessories include the Camera Shelf, 650 mm Interface Extenders, Crestron UC Bracket Accessory, and Video-Sound Bar Mount. Where an in-wall solution is needed, Chief has also added the new Tempo™ Flat Panel In-Wall Mount System to the family.

For digital signage and video wall projects, Chief is debuted its TiLED Series dvLED Wall Mounts for Universal 27-inch Panels. The next generation of TiLED dvLED Wall Mounts is a universal modular system compatible with a multitude of 27-inch panels regardless of manufacturer make or model. New floating button-capture technology and mounting hardware streamlines specifying, ordering and installation. One set of part numbers can be ordered and stocked globally to fulfill a variety of video wall installation needs.

For interactive displays, Chief introduces its Fit™ Mobile Cart designed for flexibility. Users can move displays for optimal viewing and collaboration for corporate, education and many other spaces! This mobile AV cart accommodates flat panel displays from 55 to 86 inches and up to 175 lbs. While Fit Mobile cart has a low-profile and slim footprint, it was built to maintain stability while users interact with touchscreen displays. This cart is the right fit for any space needing efficiency, easy collaboration, and maneuverability.

Product Awards for Chief:

  • rAVe Readers' Choice Award: Favorite Mount Brand of 2024
  • SVC (Sound & Video Contractor) 2024 Innovative Product Award: Chief Tempo Flat Panel Wall Mount System
  • SCN Installation Product Awards 2024: Chief Tempo Flat Panel Wall Mount System

 


For the power and data glue that holds installs together, look no further than Connectrac. The best-selling Connectrac FLEX Raceway is a clever modular floor-based power and data distribution system. The system is available for installation under carpet tile and for installation on top of any flooring surface, providing integrators with a seamless way to conveniently locate power and data raceway runs up to 75’ in length. They’re perfect for workstations, training rooms, huddle spaces, and more.


Projection screen innovation is happening! Following the wildly successful release of Da-Lite’s SightLine™ cable drop feature for its Tensioned Advantage and Advantage electric screens, Da-Lite is now introducing, Myriad™ — an all-new ceiling recessed, wall-, and ceiling-mounted electric screen system. Available with 16’ (4.9 m) of the SightLine™ cable drop feature, which gives the impression of a floating screen, Myriad is offered in sizes from 14-16 feet wide in 16:9 HDTV and 16:10 wide formats. Tensioned products are available with HD Progressive 16K ready and Parallax® Ambient Light Rejection screen surfaces. Smart fabric and roller suspension system provides simple access for maintenance.

Product Awards for Da-Lite:

  • rAVe Readers' Choice Award: Favorite Screen Brand of 2024
  • ProjectorCentral InfoComm 2024 Best of Show Award: Da-Lite Myriad Electric Screen Series
  • 2024 Commercial Integrator BEST Award: Da-Lite Myriad Electric Screen Series

 


The AV network is getting stronger with Luxul’s switch family offering a refreshed user interface featuring a simplified setup that improves the experience when installing in AV-over-IP (AVoIP) environments and providing a backbone by which the company is building its the next generation of products. The SW Series includes eight managed switches that allow systems integrators to quickly set up, install, and manage any AVoIP infrastructure with enough PoE+ to power many network devices.

The new Dual-Band Indoor Access Point AP-3064 is the latest addition to Luxul’s product lineup leveraging the power of Wi-Fi 6 technology, backed by Luxul’s suite of free services and benefits offered through its Customer Assurance Program (CAP)


Middle Atlantic continues to propel furniture innovation forward with the new 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 customization to fit any space and includes logo panels, worksurface options, and colorways.

AV integrators saw the latest additions to the NEXSYS™ AV power distribution and backup platform, the NEXSYS UPX Online UPS series. The NEXSYS UPX Online carries the reliability, protection, and control that the family introduced to the market, now in new options to fit today’s most demanding and sensitive AV systems. Available in 12 configurations, all with certified native compatibility for Crestron and QSC control systems.

Product Award for Middle Atlantic:

  • 2024 Commercial Integrator BEST Award: Middle Atlantic Forum Lectern

 


Vaddio is going more places! Vaddio showcased its innovative meeting room technology, including its latest PTZ cameras certified for Microsoft Teams, which offer exceptional video quality and value-added customization settings. Vaddio continues to respond to arising collaboration needs with its new Vaddio Venture® VideoBAR and TableMIC. The Venture VideoBAR all-in-one video conferencing system provides lifelike audio and video quality with its UHD 8.51 megapixel 1/2.5-type CMOS image sensor, a 110-degree wide-angle horizontal field of view, 3x digital zoom, six-element beamforming microphone array, and high-fidelity speaker system with built-in DSP. With a microphone pickup range of up to 20 feet, the Venture VideoBAR is ideal for small to medium spaces. Optional expansion microphones increase flexibility by offering an additional 20 feet of pickup range for various meeting room scenarios, including the largest boardrooms. When installed in larger rooms, integrators can easily connect the Venture TableMIC to the Venture VideoBAR with a single category cable.

Product Awards for Vaddio:

  • SCN Installation Product Awards 2024: Vaddio Venture VideoBAR + TableMIC

 


Education & Training Opportunities

We had a multitude of education opportunities at the show. If you are looking for more training, AVU is always open and sessions are free. Check out AVU here.