Crestron has announced the new AI-powered PTZ camera series, the 1 Beyond, designed to address the challenges of modern hybrid meetings.

The 1 Beyond series is comprised of four new cameras, each equipped with advanced optical zoom technology to ensure the preservation of image integrity and pixel quality.

The meticulously crafted collection comprises the i12 and i20, showcasing built-in Visual AI framing and tracking capabilities. Additionally, the lineup includes the p12 and p20, standard PTZ cameras designed to seamlessly complement the innovative features of the Crestron Automate VX multi-camera speaker tracking solution.

“The new Crestron 1 Beyond cameras are the latest leap forward in our growing portfolio of hybrid work solutions,” said Brad Hintze, EVP of Global Marketing at Crestron.

These cameras are designed to redefine the video experience in larger meeting spaces, ensuring that every participant, no matter their location in the room, is captured with perfect clarity for a professional video experience. This innovation is a testament to our commitment to enhancing meeting equity and engagement in the evolving landscape of workplace collaboration.”

The new cameras are in certification for compatibility with Microsoft Teams and Zoom Rooms software. They have been meticulously designed in-house to integrate with Crestron Flex solutions, offering a streamlined one-touch meeting experience for Microsoft Teams or Zoom Rooms software. With aone press, users can initiate an automated, broadcast-quality video production that immerses live participants, fostering a high-quality collaborative environment for all involved.

The new Crestron 1 Beyond PTZ cameras are now available for order.

The Beyond 1 Cameras’ Feature Set

The 1 Beyond PTZ camera line addresses the need for automated cameras specifically tailored for larger meeting spaces. This solution ensures that in-room participants are captured with clarity and framed appropriately, regardless of their seating position. By doing so, it significantly enhances meeting equity and engagement, catering to the unique needs of larger gatherings.

The Crestron 1 Beyond i12 and i20 models are smart PTZ cameras that include an onboard processing unit and a built-in reference camerafor swift and intelligent framing and tracking of groups, presenters, or specific zones.

Leveraging Crestron’s Visual AI technology, these cameras excel at detecting and tracking speakers, even in scenarios where the subject is turned away or wearing a mask. Additionally, the system anticipates speaker behaviors, resulting in seamless and natural camera movements for an enhanced viewing experience.

The i12, designed for medium to large spaces, provides 12x optical zoom for group framing or presenter tracking up to 25 feet. Using Visual AI, two i12 cameras can auto-switch based on entries/exits. The i20, ideal for larger spaces, offers 20x optical zoom with presenter tracking up to 50 feet, along with group tracking and preset zones.

The Crestron 1 Beyond p12 and p20 are standard PTZ cameras designed for different room sizes. The p12, with 12x optical zoom, suits medium and large rooms, while the p20, with 20x optical zoom, is ideal for larger spaces.

These cameras can function independently or as part of a multicamera setup using the Crestron Automate VX solution, allowing seamless integration of up to 12 cameras in a single space for automatic switching, framing, and tracking based on the speaker.

What Did Crestron Get Up To in 2023?

In September, Crestron launched several desk scheduling products to address the need for flexible hot desking solutions as companies continued the gradual return to office.

The Crestron Desk Q and Desk Touch maintained Crestron’s expansion into the corporate hot desking market, complementing its portfolio of hybrid workplace solutions. Crestron Desk Scheduling offered a convenient and flexible solution for visitors and employees to reserve and utilise desks at any time throughout the workday.

In October, Crestron received Zoom certifications for the Videobar 70 and intelligent video cameras while launching a new Zoom Phone Appliance and Scheduling Panel with Zoom Rooms software.

That same month, Crestron’s multi-camera switching solution, Automate VX, received a “first-of-its-kind” certification as a Microsoft Teams Room Device for large and extra-large rooms. The news rubberstamped the latest collaboration in Crestron and Microsoft’s 15-year partnership, in which both businesses had focused on creating optimal meeting experiences.

December saw Crestron expand another partnership, with Sennheiser‘s TeamConnect ceiling mic becoming supported by Crestron‘s Automate VX’s multi-camera switching product. TeamConnect Medium (TCC M) ceiling microphone is intended for mid-sized meeting rooms and lecture or collaboration spaces, making it a fitting integration for Crestron’s Automate VX set-up.



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