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JPRO is pleased to announce that we are appointed as an official distribution partner for NETGEAR AV Managed Switches in NZ.
JPRO, New Zealand’s premier distributor of professional audio, video and control technology solutions, is proud to announce its appointment as an official distributor for NETGEAR AV Managed Switches in New Zealand.
This exciting partnership expands JPRO’s comprehensive portfolio of AV products, reinforcing its commitment to deliver comprehensive, reliable and scalable networked AV solutions to a diverse distribution network.
NETGEAR AV switches are the fastest-growing platform in Audio/Video over Internet Protocol (AVoIP) Best known for creating user-friendly configuration profiles for the most recognised end-point hardware manufacturers.
Purpose-built to meet the demands of AV over IP applications, NETGEAR AV switches provide the reliability, simplicity and cost efficiency needed for modern communication systems. With flexible port speeds ranging from 1 Gigabit to 100 Gigabit, these switches support a wide variety of networked AV applications out-of-the-box, from small-scale projects to complex, large-scale installations.
The popular NETGEAR M4250 series, designed specifically for 1G AV over IP installations, is one of the standout products in this range, engineered to seamlessly integrate with traditional rack-mounted AV equipment.
Complementing the hardware, NETGEAR’s Engage Controller App offers a powerful, centralised management solution that simplifies the configuration, monitoring and updates for multiple switches, ensuring streamlined operation for AV professionals.
JPRO will use its experience in delivering nationwide support and best-in-class networked AV solutions to provide NETGEAR AV system design assistance, networked AV training and technical support to its diverse customer base.
“We are excited to partner with NETGEAR to bring their leading AV managed switches to the New Zealand market,” says Jacques Klopper, Video and Control Sales Director at JPRO. “Our existing networked AV courses utilise NETGEAR switches and this partnership further complements and integrates with our product portfolio, enhancing our ability to deliver top-tier AV solutions for our customers.”
“Modern Unified Communications and Systems Integration require high bandwidth and Power over Ethernet (PoE) capabilities and with the NETGEAR AV range you can manage audio, video and lighting protocols seamlessly. One of our key brands, AMX, has a preferred vendor relationship with NETGEAR, where their AV switches are now the recommended choice for all AMX AV over IP installations globally. This partnership provides added confidence, reinforcing our commitment to provide an enhanced, fully integrated networked AV experience for our customers.”
Learn more about NETGEAR Engage Controller, a powerful central management app for the M4250, M4300 and M4350 switches used in AV networks
Learn how to easily deploy an AV Network with NETGEAR Pro AV Switches
Introducing the NETGEAR AV and IT M4350 Switches, engineered and certified for audio/video over IP with dedicated service and support.
The M4350 brings all the simplicity from the M4250 AV Line packed in more Enterprise-class hardware with redundant power supplies and larger fabrics with 25G and 100G uplinks. The revolutionary NETGEAR AV user interface and Engage™ Controller contain pre-configured profiles for all major audio, video, and lighting protocols.
The 1 Gigabit to 100 Gigabit fully managed switches provides an edge to core stackable platform for any AV over IP installation. Redundant modular power supplies on select models contribute to business continuity management.
NETGEAR listens to and supports the Pro AV community
• IGMP Plus™ means AV-over-IP multicasting will work out of the box and not flood your network
• Auto-LAG and Auto-Trunk automatically configure the uplinks between multiple switches
• The Engage™ Controller manages all M4250, M4300,and M4350 switches for your AV installations
• NETGEAR Pro AV Design team to help with system designand implementation to ensure the project will work
• AVB, Dante, AES67, AMX, Q-SYS, NVX, NDI 4,NDI 5, ZeeVee, Aurora Multimedia, Kramer, Atlona,LibAV, Visionary, SDVoE, and many others!
• SMPTE ST 2110 supported on select models, always with the same simplicity from the AV UI
Enterprise-class hardware
• From 1G to 2.5G, to 10G, to 25G, to 100G always within 40cm (15.7in) depth
• Controlled thermal and acoustics (intelligent fans configurable in Quiet Mode to minimize noise, or Cool Mode to minimize heat)
Other IT use cases
• Edge to core stackable platform, from 1 Gigabit to 100 Gigabit for midsize organizations
• Non-stop forwarding (NSF) provides advanced High Availability (HA) with hitless failover across the stack
Industry standard management
• Industry standard command line interface (CLI), main NETGEAR IT web interface (GUI)
• SNMP, sFlow and RSPAN – the entire feature set is available without license
Industry leading warranty
• NETGEAR M4350 series is covered under NETGEAR ProSAFE Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty*
• 90 days of Technical Support via phone and email,Lifetime Technical Support through online chat and Lifetime Next Business Day hardware replacement
Please call JPRO (09) 2758710 for project pricing and availability or contact our team of experts today!
Like any form of entertainment, sporting events depend on great audio. That is what has been created at Eden Park, New Zealand’s historic sports stadium and legendary ‘fortress’ to the country’s national cricket and rugby teams.
Thanks to Bartons Sound Systems, the venue now has a networked digital signal processing and distribution system with 80 output channels (or zones), providing superior audio quality just about everywhere in the stadium. State-of-the-art IP-based technology includes NETGEAR AV Line switches supplied by local audio, video and control specialists and NETGEAR partner JPRO.
Eden Park has been the home for the country’s national rugby and cricket games and has hosted some magnificent moments in sporting history over the last hundred years. Located in central Auckland, the country’s largest city, it has a capacity of just under 50,000 seats and is also used for conferences, live events, and other functions.
In 1992, Auckland-based Bartons Sound Systems installed Eden Park’s first site-wide PA system to coincide with the inaugural Cricket World Cup and continues to service the venue’s audio needs with various upgrades over the years. Bartons has experience designing, supplying, installing, and supporting audio for over fifty years, with an impressive array of completed projects and clients.
In 2021, it became clear that Eden Park’s existing sound system was reaching the end of its useful life. Says Tony Wehner, managing director of Bartons Sound Systems, “This presented an ideal opportunity for us to help our customer improve the sound quality and system resilience. Having everything network-based — which is the way of the future — enables us to get the channel count up really high. With so many extra sound channels to work with, we could offer some innovations, such as immersive multichannel surround-sound, to provide superior quality audio almost anywhere in the stadium.”
There were a few additional factors to address. For instance, Eden Park is subject to a strict noise level requirement of 60dB LA10 (10 minutes) at the nearest residential boundary. So sound volume had to be managed, but without impacting on quality. Second, ‘bring your own device’ needed to be provided, enabling anyone hiring the venue to connect to the PA system easily. Finally, replacing the old sound system with the new one had to take place without impacting the stadium’s availability.
“Having everything network-based — which is the way of the future — enables us to get the channel count up really high.”
Bartons recommended and designed an 80-channel sound system based on hardware using the QSYS ecosystem, with components including: redundant QSYS Core for control and audio processing, Junger AES67 Limiter with web-based monitoring for mobile devices, and Touch OSC for 2D sound panning from mobile devices. The new hardware improves the signal-to-noise ratio and fidelity by providing a digital audio path all the way from the sound source to the amplifiers.
Critical to efficient audio distribution was finding the right network switches. Says Tony Wehner, “We carried out some research, and the word was spreading about the NETGEAR switches designed for AV, so we decided to find out more. We like that there is a wide choice of models in the range, from small to huge high-density switches, and professional build quality supported by a lifetime guarantee. It’s also important to use a reputable brand, and NETGEAR seems to be more agile in this marketplace than other players. We value that they have put some effort into creating network switches specifically for AV.”
Tony continues, “It is so easy to set up multiple VLANs with the NETGEAR switches. We have one for the primary event audio, another for control, and the third for external third parties, who can walk up to any AV switch and patch in their equipment.”
“It is so easy to set up multiple VLANs with the NETGEAR switches. We have one for the primary event audio, another for control, and the third for external third parties, who can walk up to any AV switch and patch in their equipment.”
The selected switches are NETGEAR GSM4212PXs, designed for 1Gb AV-over-IP applications and preconfigured out of the box with a variety of settings and compatibility with leading audio and visual products. The switches were sourced and delivered fast and efficiently by local NETGEAR distributor JPRO, one of the country’s leading professional audio and AVC distribution companies, with a track record spanning more than 30 years.
Due to the need to minimise any downtime, the speed of installation was of the essence. Fortunately, as Tony explains, “We were able to get the NETGEAR switches up and running fast because everything was preconfigured. Instead of our engineers having to do all that work, they just used the easy-to-use graphic user interface, and NETGEAR presets, meaning they could spend more time on other tasks.”
Installation occurred in early January 2022, with Bartons providing on-site support through on-site staff and a remote management solution. As a result, the stadium now enjoys high-quality audio throughout the entire space, across gameday commentary, background music, public announcements, and hirers’ own third-party systems. Plus, sound operators can monitor audio levels and limits throughout the venue, whether from a PC or smartphone. Consequently, if there are any issues, muting or gaining control of individual zones is possible from anywhere in the stadium.
Concludes Tony, “There have been full-capacity sold-out events, and the network has been rock solid. In addition, Eden Park now has a future-facing audio system throughout the site, delivering flexible and high-quality audio.” So, Eden Park can be safe in the knowledge that the sound system is working hard and reliably in the background, enhancing the experience for sports fans and other visitors to this world-renowned venue.
Leading New Zealand professional A/V distribution and solutions provider JPRO has been appointed as official reseller of NETGEAR ProAV switches.
NETGEAR’s ProAV solutions are engineered specifically for AV over IP with an unmatched ease of use, reliability and cost savings that benefit all networked AV solutions, providing flexible speed options from 1 Gigabit up to 100 Gigabit per port.
Included in the ProAV product portfolio is a new line of M4250 AV switches that are built for 1G AV over IP installations and designed for a clean integration with traditional rack-mounted AV equipment.
“JPRO values partnering with companies that provide high quality, reliable products and view our partnership with NETGEAR as an opportunity to deliver a comprehensive solution to our network of AV integrators,” says Jacques Klopper, Video and Control Sales Director at JPRO.
“NETGEAR have collaborated with all the leading AV brands to create an easy to configure AV Network switch, with professionally preconfigured templates. AV specific advantages, like rear mounted LAN ports, and SVSI, Dante and AE67 templates, ensure projects are easily and correctly configured the first time. This saves money by removing complications and reliance on network experts.”
Should you require further product information or assistance with a ProAV project, please contact a JPRO representative.
For more information on NETGEAR Pro AV products and services, view here.
NETGEAR’s ProAV solutions are engineered specifically for AV over IP with an unmatched ease of use, reliability, and cost savings that benefit all networked AV solutions.
JPRO is an authorised reseller of NETGEAR AV switches.
NETGEAR’s commitment to AV over IP includes a range of products and dedicated support services, with a series of high-performance, flexible switches engineered for AV over IP.
AV over IP is a fast-growing market and for good reasons: high quality, low latency video distribution, reduced user costs, networks that are easier to create and modify, plus far more room for innovation.
NETGEAR’s ProAV solutions are engineered specifically for AV over IP with an unmatched ease of use, reliability and cost savings that benefit
all networked AV solutions.
Discover what the NETGEAR switches can offer for your AV-over-IP installations.
NETGEAR M4250, M4300 and M4500 series of high-performance, flexible switches are engineered for AV over IP. Providing the ability to connect any type of AV over IP device, NETGEAR switches offer you flexible speed options from 1 Gigabit up to 100 Gigabit per port!
The new AV Line of M4250 switches are built for 1G AV over IP installations and designed for a clean integration with traditional rack-mounted AV equipment.
M4300 Series are fully managed switches designed for any 1G and 10G AV over IP installation, while the M4500 Series handle any 10G and 100G AV over IP installation.
NETGEAR recognises the explosion of video over Ethernet and has specifically designed products for AV over IP installations.
From NETGEAR IGMP Plus™, which allows out-of-the-box functionality for most all multicast installations, to modular switches accommodating copper, fibre, and HDMI inputs, we will work with you to find the right solution at the right price.
The Pro AV world has adopted IP as their delivery method of choice and NETGEAR is here to help. Our switches provide a range of sizes and mounting methods to accommodate any install – from the university campus to touring road show. If you are using Dante or AVB in your audio deployment, you can trust that NETGEAR’s Pro AV switches are designed to seamlessly integrate into your solution. Easy to use, easy to manage.
Managing and installing ethernet switches for AVoIP installations has never been easier, thanks to the Engage Controller App!
A free, portable app that removes the complexity from network configuration and management in AV-over-IP installations using M4250 and M4300 switches. The controller automatically detects all the switches permitting effortless firmware upgrades, profile configurations, and much more. Easily centralise the pre-configured, port-based AV profiles, lighting protocols, and other setups. Visualise and centrally manage your AV network for perfect configuration across switches.
ProAV-focused M4250 and M4300 series switches recommended as a top choice when using industry pioneer AMX SVSI AV over IP products
NETGEAR has announced a strategic partnership with AMX by HARMAN, the industry pioneer in AV over IP technology. NETGEAR professional AV switches are now the recommended choice for all AMX AV over IP installations worldwide. AMX AV solutions are trusted globally across corporate, education and government applications, while AMX SVSI networked AV products represent more than 10 years of experience in the expanding AV over IP market, backed by the innovative power of Harman Professional Solutions.
AMX and NETGEAR partnered together to develop the M4250 Series Switch Profile, which ensures that any system that pairs AMX or other networked AV components and M4250 Series Switches, will function flawlessly without the need for any complex setup. After comprehensive testing, the AMX team verified that the NETGEAR M4250 and M4300 series of switches provide the best experience for their most discerning customers.
“Our AMX N-Series of networked AV products combined with the NETGEAR Pro AV switches provide a fantastic solution,” noted Jamie Trader, Vice President, Video and Control at HARMAN Professional Solutions. “In addition to the HARMAN Video and Control group, our Audio and Lighting groups will also benefit from the many features built into these switches – especially Power over Ethernet (PoE). No other switch manufacturer delivers the same performance and feature set.”
Additionally, AMX conducted comprehensive testing for compatibility with NETGEAR’s M4300 and M4500 Series Switches. This rigorous testing guarantees that even the most complex, campus-wide AV applications can be configured easily while delivering exceptional reliability.
The relationship between the two companies also includes AMX’s development of an integration module for the M4300 switches to monitor network status. Using AMX’s Remote Management Suite (RMS) and the NETGEAR M4300 application programming interface (API) will help customers ensure the network is running smoothly.
“We are delighted that AMX recommends NETGEAR switches for SVSI deployments,” stated Laurent Masia, Director of Product Line Management for Managed Switches. “Our collective efforts to achieve interoperability and technology integration will result in a superior experience for Harman’s customers.”
Together, AMX and NETGEAR are committed to providing seamless product integration and are actively developing advanced technologies for AVoIP solutions, benefiting integrators and end users now and in the future.
AMX and NETGEAR worked together with input from the AV community, to develop NETGEAR’S M4250 Series Switch Profile which ensures that a system that pairs AMX or other networked AV components and M4250 Series Switches will work flawlessly without the need for any complicated setup.
Models with PoE+ and Ultra 90 PoE++ allow powering of AV endpoints and more. Built with NETGEAR IGMP Plus™, Auto-LAG, and Auto-Trunk for automatic and dynamic configuration – even with multiple switches.
The easy-to-use AV interface helps integrators conquer the typically tedious AV over IP switch configurations. The installer need only select the protocol or vendor and then select the applicable ports. From there, the NETGEAR M4250 will automate the remainder of the configuration, resulting in less time spent on the network configuration and more time focusing on the other parts of the installation.
The widely respected M4300 series switches offer a variety of models to address customer’s port count and connectivity requirements. They can also be stacked, thus enabling larger AV configurations. NETGEAR IGMP Plus ensures robust multicast performance without fear of flooding the network. The M4300 is PoE+ capable, has a non-blocking backplane, and is designed to deliver superior multicast performance for a range of AV over IP protocols.
From conference rooms to college campuses to sports and performing arts venues, the NETGEAR M4250 and M4300 switches have already been proven around the world. The strategic relationship with AMX by HARMAN enables the most advanced AV solutions using IP technology.
NETGEAR AV Managed Switches are available to purchase through JPRO, an official distribution partner in NZ.
Learn more about NETGEAR Pro AV products and services here.
Learn more about AMX SVSI AVoIP solutions here.
