Contemporary Research Corp.

Contemporary Research

Contemporary Research is more than a name; it's a reflection of the company's forward-thinking approach. Engineer Scott Hetzler founded the company in 1994 with one mission: design intelligent yet simple AV integration solutions. Since then, they have built a reputation for reliability and innovation with a strong commitment to engineering, customer support, and market responsiveness. Based in Carrollton, Texas, CRC has become an industry staple, creating superior HDTV Tuners, Display Control Systems, and a wide range of other products - all proudly manufactured in the USA.

HDTV Tuners
HDTV Tuners are perhaps their most recognized product, and one of their earliest. Their HDTV tuners are professional-grade, designed for 24/7 use and built for stadiums, control rooms, campuses, and other places that require demanding installations and performance. They are industry standards for their integration-friendly controls, consistent reliability, and support for both analog and digital signals.

Internet Protocol Television
Contemporary Research creates products that utilize Internet Protocol Television technology, such as IPTV Encoders, which help to deliver television over the internet. Heavily used in sports and digital signage encoding applications, including flat panel monitors, LED video walls, video projectors, and consumer TVs, Contemporary Research devices output digital signage with edge-to-edge presentation and know when to compensate for non-broadcast and PAL refresh rates. Contemporary Research also offers products accessing H.264 Streaming Technology with products driving services like Netflix, YouTube, and HDTV broadcasts.

HD Transcoders
Contemporary Research also offers industry-leading HD Transcoders that convert HDMI to coax, enabling HD content distribution over existing coaxial infrastructure. With their flexibility, scalability, and integration features, there is no need to completely rewire your coaxial systems, which can be time-consuming and costly. These products are popular in sports venues, corporate campuses, and digital signage networks.

Digital Signage
Digital Signage, the screens and displays that surround our lives, is something Contemporary Research knows well. Contemporary Research offers products like the SSV-DX Display Express PC for controlling large AV environments. The pre-installed software makes setup simple. Users can control power, input, and volume across multiple displays with ease, making these products essential in educational settings, government buildings, and meeting spaces.

RF Distribution
Contemporary Research Radio Frequency (RF) systems specialize in A/V distribution. RF Modulators convert audio and video to radio frequency signals for transmission; RF Demodulators then convert them back to audio and video. Then you need to move the signal, which is where an RF Distribution Amplifier comes in. You can easily create multiple in-house HD channels and send them to multiple displays or video walls. RF DAs boost and distribute to multiple locations, maintaining signal strength and quality.

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Markertek and Contemporary Research are ready to help you make the project in your hands a reality, just let us know what you have in mind, and we'll help you make it happen!