There are a lot of control options to choose from. Aurora Multimedia is making its latest stand out by having it pull double-duty. The new hybrid NXT-1330 combines a control system processor with multiple ports into a web-based touchscreen controller at a very affordable price.

This 13.3-inch touchpanel has a resolution of 1280 x 800, 500nits of brightness and a web server. It also has plenty of conveniences, including a front-panel speaker and microphone, an IR receiver, USB and MicroSD expansion ports, and much more.

If you want to add video into the equation, the NXT-1330V (pictured) has a full scaler built in for previewing of HDMI, RGBHV, YPbPr, S-Video, and composite sources. It can even handle resolutions up to 1080p. In addition, it has special effects like translucent picture-in-picture and side by side preview features.

More for info about both models, as well as pricing and purchase information, check out Aurora Multimedia’s website.

Rachel Cericola - Contributing Writer

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