IA, AoIP and a new multi-camera system: Crestron in ISE 2026

WHEREAS 2026 offers a very extensive showcase of Crestron, company that presents important new features throughout its portfolio aimed at continuing to unify processes to make management easier, processing and distribution of content in the same organization. as a sample, Collab Compute and DM MAX Intelligent Audio platforms, or the new triple camera 1 Beyond i12D.

Among the solutions introduced at the company's large stand at the Catalan fair, it occupies a central role. Collab Compute, renewed unified communications platform that combines powerful computing capacity, extensive, easy-to-deploy professional AV connectivity and a streamlined, integrated design for faster deployment, modern collaboration management and scalability.

The development stands out for integrating the processor into its core Intel Core Ultra with neural processing unit (NPU) integrated, which provides the edge computing power needed for intelligent collaboration. Through this system, and with full compatibility with third-party platforms such as Microsoft Teams Rooms y Zoom Rooms, the system can add an additional layer of intelligence by providing features such as automatic framing, identification of interlocutors or transcription in real time, among other AI-enhanced meeting experiences.

Collab Compute, How could it be otherwise?, It has been designed specifically for professional audiovisual applications. Las extensive I/O capabilities, covering DM Essentials terminals, HDMI connectivity, USB-C connectivity and support for multiple networks, allow easy integration with distributed audio systems, multi-camera systems, multi-screen configurations and room automation.

AI-based smart audio

In the field of audio, Crestron has launched a solution aimed at streamlining configuration, installation and use of audio systems within the same environment: the platform DM MAX Intelligent Audio. Based on a network-first architecture, DM NAX leverages Crestron DM NVX AoIP-based technology, PoE to simplify the use of a single cable and AES67 support to integrate third-party microphones, such as Sennheiser TeamConnect Ceiling solutions.

With this system, the devices are automatically detect on the network, reducing setup time and making it easy to scale from a single meeting room to a global set of collaboration spaces. Once setup is complete, the AI improves the experience of interlocutors: all configurations incorporate advanced DSP, including acoustic echo cancellation (AEC), automatic gain control (AGC), noise reduction and automatic mixing, while “direction of arrival” audio allows the system to track who is speaking for natural conversation and intelligent video integration. In fact, audio is specifically tuned to be compatible with the software Microsoft Copilot, makes it easy for assistants and transcription services to capture every word accurately.

A multi-camera PTZ system to change the rules of the game

The 1 Beyond i12D offers a capture system with professional monitoring of interlocutors without the need to deploy a fully customized multi-camera platform. to get it, Crestron's new tool combines in the same body two 4K PTZ lenses with 12x optical zoom for crisp close-ups of speakers, as well as a 4K wide angle lens for whole-room framing and AI analysis. And it is that the artificial intelligence It is key to the new system: allows automatic framing of groups, speaker tracking and different modes of composition, including picture in picture and talk mode.

The intelligent mix seeks to promote scalability at multiple levels. In this way, Up to four cameras can be combined 1 Beyond complementary without the need for Automate VX, resulting in an engaging, multi-angle experience that keeps remote participants connected in medium and large spaces.

Regarding sound pickup, The integrated microphone arrays are used exclusively for location detection from the speaker up to a distance of 7,6 metros, allowing organizations to pair the i12D with the audio system of their choice. Reference audio can be input via AES67 or analog connections to prevent false triggering and support accurate tracking.

With USB-C and HDMI outputs, RTSP streaming and certifications for Microsoft Teams Rooms and Zoom Rooms, The i12D is compatible with a wide range of standardized and BYOD conferencing environments.