SAN JOSE, CALIF.—Atlona’s eight-output 4K/UHD distribution amplifier, the AT-UHD-CAT-8, is now available for shipping. The AT-UHD-CAT-8 features HDMI-to-HDBaseT distribution of 4K/UHD at 60 Hz/4:2:0 video, HDBaseT transmission up to 70 meters, HDCP 2.2 support, Power over Ethernet (PoE), and can provide EDID management and advanced display control functions through Consumer Electronics Control for home TVs.

On top of the HDBaseT outputs, the AT-UHD-CAT-8 provides an HDMI output for signal pass-through and daisy-chaining. It is also equipped with one IR and RS-232 connection for the amp in addition to one for each output channel. The amplifier is rack-mountable and can fit in one full-width single RU space.

This now makes Atlona’s full line of 4K/UHD distribution amplifiers available. The AT-UHD-CAT-8 is being offered at a retail price of $2,299.99.

SAN JOSE, CALIF.—Atlona has announced Omar Prashad as its first country manager for Canada. Prashad will be responsible for the development and implementation of Atlona’s strategy across Canada, per the company’s press release.

Prashad joins Atlona after serving as the general manager, systems integration for the AV system design and installation firm Advanced Presentation Solutions. In addition, he previously worked at Duocom for nine years, eventually being named vice president of sales and engineering.

Atlona is a global provider of AV and IT distribution and connectivity technology.