Kordz Intros PRS3 AOC HDMI Cable

Kordz has announced the PRS3 AOC HDMI cable, a thin and flexible cable for long length installs. The PRS3 AOC HDMI cable can deliver HDR/3D/4K/UHD/High frame rate to provide dependable high-quality signal distribution, and its head shell has now been reduced in size by 34% for even easier installation. The PRS3 AOC HDMI is distributed […]

Kordz Intros PRS3 AOC HDMI Cable

BlueDog Releases Resi-Cat

BlueDog Group is a provider of data management services supporting the tools, processes and standards for integrators to measure client retention. BlueDog is announcing the release of the first standardized industry hierarchy for organizing products and labor for residential systems integrators, aptly named Resi-Cat. As a standards-based catalog hierarchy, Resi-Cat is currently used by dozens of BlueDog’s customers. Integrators implementing […]

BlueDog Releases Resi-Cat

CEDIA Announces Smart Stage Schedule for 2018 Show

CEDIA Expo will launch two new programs, TechTalks and TechBites, on the Smart Stage. At CEDIA 2018, attendees are invited to experience TechTalks, a series of thought-provoking panels lead by industry authorities and TechBites, a fast-paced opportunity for brands to showcase their newest innovations to an audience of media and attendees. Both programs will take […]

CEDIA Announces Smart Stage Schedule for 2018 Show

Torus Power Isolation Transformers Provide Optimal Power and Protection for Residential AV Systems

  Torus Power will be exhibiting its full line of products at this year’s CEDIA Expo, September 6-8 in San Diego. There, Torus Power will showcase the benefits of using isolation transformers like the bestselling AVR and Wall Mount (WM) series of toroidal isolation transformers, as well as the smaller-sized TOT AVR, and the all-new […]

Torus Power Isolation Transformers Provide Optimal Power and Protection for Residential AV Systems

Trinnov Enables 48- and 64-Channel Immersive Audio Systems with Altitude48 and Altitude48ext

As DSP-chipset manufacturers are about to achieve rendering of 16 channels, Trinnov has created a solution to enable even more discrete channels from the Altitude32, expanding the count to 48 discretely-rendered channels by using the Altitude’s 32 analog outputs and its 16 AES digital outputs simultaneously. This will allow users to have Home Atmos, with […]

Trinnov Enables 48- and 64-Channel Immersive Audio Systems with Altitude48 and Altitude48ext

Atlantic Technology Expands with Fourteen New Products at CEDIA 2018

At 2018 CEDIA Expo, Atlantic Technology will be exhibiting their largest product expansion ever. This includes a mix of SKAA wireless home theater, multi-room and personal products, plus premium tower speakers, subwoofers and outdoor speakers. Booth #4347. NEW Wireless Multi-Room Streaming Speaker – Gatecrasher 1: Atlantic Technology’s first Wireless system is a beautiful, compact 2.1 […]

Atlantic Technology Expands with Fourteen New Products at CEDIA 2018

Leon Brings Design to the Forefront with New Products and Partnerships at CEDIA Expo

Continuing to lead the conversation on the importance of blending design with technology, Leon Speakers will be introducing a new suite of products at the 2018 CEDIA Expo (booth #5401) that do just that. Partnering with some of the biggest brands in the industry, Leon’s new innovations were designed to pair perfectly with some of […]

Leon Brings Design to the Forefront with New Products and Partnerships at CEDIA Expo

RTI’s Integration Designer APEX 10.4 Programming Software Now Available

RTI today announced that Integration Designer APEX 10.4 is now available for download. The backbone of RTI’s control and automation solutions, the latest version of the Windows-based programming platform introduces a variety of new features for integrators — including layers, viewports, and source bundles — in addition to support for the new RTiQ intelligent remote […]

RTI’s Integration Designer APEX 10.4 Programming Software Now Available

CEDIA Names 2018 Volunteers of the Year

CEDIA has announced the 2018 volunteers of the year. Each year, CEDIA recognizes three members: a new volunteer, a training volunteer,\ and an overall volunteer. These volunteers are nominated by staff for their efforts and contributions that help develop and refine CEDIA programs and offerings. Amanda Wildman — Volunteer of the Year; TruMedia Amanda joined […]

CEDIA Names 2018 Volunteers of the Year

Modulus Media Systems Intros New DVR Media System With Up to 20 TB Storage

Modulus Media Systems’ new Modulus DVR allows for playing, recording, streaming, storing and sharing any type of media from one unit that supports 4K and UHD. Plus, everything can be controlled by a universal remote with voice commands. Don’t like commercials? Skip them. Can’t find the content you want? Modulus has global search. DVR is […]

Modulus Media Systems Intros New DVR Media System With Up to 20 TB Storage

Good Competition, The CEDIA Conundrum and Julie

Every business owner in every company hopes, especially when they invent or pioneer something unique, that their competition will be good. Bad competition tends to shred an industry and can lead to its eventual demise. For example, I have many friends that own AV integration firms — they love the good competition and loathe the […]

Good Competition, The CEDIA Conundrum and Julie

Emerald Expositions Acquires Select Assets of EH Media

Alpharetta, GA – August 21, 2018 – Emerald Expositions, a leading operator of business-to-business trade shows in the United States, announces the acquisition of the following key brands serving the technology sector for the built environment: CE Pro, Commercial Integrator (CI), Campus Safety, Security Sales and Integration (SSI) and Total Tech Summit. This blended package […]

Emerald Expositions Acquires Select Assets of EH Media

Audio Gear Group Will Launch Extended BLACK Brand at CEDIA 2018

Audio Gear Group is launching multiple new models in its BLACK high-performance line of upgraded speaker and electronics products. The BLACK series launch includes new in-ceiling and in-wall models, flexible new landscape and outdoor audio speakers, and a 4.2Kilowatt 11-channel pro-cinema-grade amplifier. Features of the BLACK series include: Thread-strip mounting and rust resistant machine bolts […]

Audio Gear Group Will Launch Extended BLACK Brand at CEDIA 2018

dARTS Launches New Home Theater Package

dARTS Theater (Digital Audio Reference Theater System), a sub-brand of MSE Audio, will use CEDIA to debut a new home theater package for living and family rooms. dARTS home theater solutions are digitally calibrated in an anechoic chamber where each system is tuned to within 0.5 dB of its reference response. The digital filters for […]

dARTS Launches New Home Theater Package

Basalte Deseo Line of Room Controllers Is Now Crestron Connected

Crestron announced today that through its partnership with Basalte, the Deseo line of room controllers are now Crestron Connected devices. That means Crestron residential dealers can now integrate them in their system designs to control lights, temperature, shades, and more in luxury homes, condos and yachts. Discrete and minimalistic, the handmade Deseo line provides an […]

Basalte Deseo Line of Room Controllers Is Now Crestron Connected

StormAudio Descends Upon CEDIA Expo 2018 with Renewed Force

At CEDIA Expo 2018, StormAudio’s 20-channel and 32-channel Immersive Audio Preamp/Processors will be featured in the Starke Sound (SR#8) and Alcons Audio USA (SR #12) home theater demonstrations, respectively. Additionally, the brand announces the appointment of Global Managing Director Oliver Thumerel, who headquartered in France, replaces Yves Trélohan. Olivier and the StormAudio team will be […]

StormAudio Descends Upon CEDIA Expo 2018 with Renewed Force

MSE Audio Adds Outdoor Audio with Rockustics Cherry Bomb

MSE Audio announced this week the Rockustics Cherry Bomb, which will debut at CEDIA 2018. Designed to blend into existing landscaping, the Rockustics’ Cherry Bomb’s design includes the subwoofer in the same cabinet that houses the midrange and tweeter. According to MSE, the Cherry Bomb provides full-range sound without running into the typical phasing issues […]

MSE Audio Adds Outdoor Audio with Rockustics Cherry Bomb

ProVideoInstruments Launches VuMATRIX with Application Control

Orlando, Fla. – August 15, 2018 – ProVideoInstruments, a leading innovator and manufacturer of video distribution products, announces the VuMATRIX, a plug-and-play receiver and transmitter with wireless control through ProVideoInstruments’ application. ProVideoInstruments will feature the VuMATRIX in booth 1907 at CEDIA 2018. ProVideoInstruments’ VuMATRIX is a 4K high-definition receiver and transmitter set distributing HDMI over […]

ProVideoInstruments Launches VuMATRIX with Application Control

D-Tools Launching New Cloud-Based Platform, Celebrating 20 Years, and Providing Educational Courses During CEDIA Expo 2018

CONCORD, CA — August 2018 — D-Tools, Inc. will debut and demonstrate the upcoming release of its new Cloud offering in booth #2614 during CEDIA Expo, taking place September 6–8, 2018 in San Diego, California. There, the company will showcase its new Cloud platform—an affordable, multi-OS, web-accessible platform that enables a connected workflow and collaborative […]

D-Tools Launching New Cloud-Based Platform, Celebrating 20 Years, and Providing Educational Courses During CEDIA Expo 2018

dARTS Launches New Home Theater Package

Overland Park, Kan. – August 20, 2018 – dARTS Theater (Digital Audio Reference Theater System), a sub-brand of MSE Audio, recognized for its all-digital home cinema system, announces a new home theater package designed as a flexible system to fit within existing living and family rooms. The new package, boasting dARTS renowned quality and design, […]

dARTS Launches New Home Theater Package

StormAudio Descends Upon CEDIA Expo 2018 with Renewed Force

Nantes, France – August 20, 2018 – At CEDIA Expo 2018, StormAudio’s 20-channel and 32-channel Immersive Audio Preamp/Processors will be featured in the Starke Sound (SR#8) and Alcons Audio USA (SR #12) home theater demonstrations, respectively. Additionally, the brand announces the appointment of Global Managing Director Oliver Thumerel, who headquartered in France, replaces Yves Trélohan. […]

StormAudio Descends Upon CEDIA Expo 2018 with Renewed Force

MSE Audio Revolutionizes Outdoor Audio with Rockustics Cherry Bomb

Overland Park, Kan. – August 20, 2018 – MSE Audio, parent company of SoundTube Entertainment, Soundsphere, dARTS, Phase Technology, Induction Dynamics, SolidDrive and Rockustics, announces the Rockustics Cherry Bomb, which will debut at CEDIA 2018 in booth 5313. Designed to blend into existing landscaping, the Rockustics’ Cherry Bomb features a patented design with incredible audio […]

MSE Audio Revolutionizes Outdoor Audio with Rockustics Cherry Bomb

FIBBR Debuts Design-Friendly HDMI Solution

At CEDIA 2018 in Booth 1206, FIBBR will debut its new Crystal fiber optic active HDMI cable featuring a design-friendly transparent jacket for nearly invisible placement. FIBBR will also showcase its full line of lightweight, extremely flexible HDMI solutions made with the highest-quality glass fibers, available exclusively from YOFC, the world’s largest fiber producer. Crystal’s […]

FIBBR Debuts Design-Friendly HDMI Solution

RTI’s RTiQ Intelligent Remote Management Solution Is Now Available

SHAKOPEE, Minn. — Aug. 16, 2018 — RTI, a leading control and automation manufacturer for residential and commercial settings, today announced that its RTiQ intelligent remote monitoring solution is now available for free to RTI dealers. A complete remote management solution for RTI systems, the cloud-based RTiQ makes it simple for dealers to monitor their […]

RTI’s RTiQ Intelligent Remote Management Solution Is Now Available


D-Tools Cloud Platform Chosen as CEDIA Best New Software Product Finalist

CONCORD, CA — CEDIA Expo Booth 2614 — August 2018 — D-Tools, Inc. is pleased to announce that its new offering, D-Tools Cloud, which will debut during CEDIA Expo, has been selected as a 2018 CEDIA Best New Software Product Awards Finalist. A Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution, D-Tools Cloud is a low-cost, multi-OS, web-accessible platform that […]


D-Tools Cloud Platform Chosen as CEDIA Best New Software Product Finalist

Access Networks Core2 and Core3 Custom Network Systems Selected as CEDIA Best New Hardware Product Finalist

Los Angeles, CA (August 2018) – Access Networks, the premier enterprise-grade networking solutions provider for the modern smart home, is pleased to announce that its Core2 and Core3 Enterprise-Grade Residential Custom Network Systems have been named Finalists in the 2018 CEDIA Best New Hardware Product Awards. Access Networks Core2 and Core3 systems are comprised of […]

Access Networks Core2 and Core3 Custom Network Systems Selected as CEDIA Best New Hardware Product Finalist

RTiQ Intelligent Remote Management Solution Is Downloadable

RTI today announced that its RTiQ intelligent remote monitoring solution is now available for free to RTI dealers. A remote management solution for RTI systems, the cloud-based RTiQ makes it possible for dealers to monitor their clients’ AV installations, get real-time notifications of failures and resolve issues. RTiQ can be configured to monitor RTI control […]

RTiQ Intelligent Remote Management Solution Is Downloadable

Luxul Intros P40 AC1200 WiFi Bridge + Range Extender

Luxul today announced the availability of its follow-up replacement to the P30 wireless extender, the new P40 AC1200 Wi-Fi Bridge + Range Extender. The P40 features leading-edge 802.11ac dual-band technology to deliver data rates up to 1200 Mbps (300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz band and 867 Mbps on 5 GHz band). The P40 offers an […]

Luxul Intros P40 AC1200 WiFi Bridge + Range Extender

New FIBBR Cable Sends 4K Uncompressed 165 Feet

At CEDIA, FIBBR will debut its new Crystal fiber optic active HDMI cable featuring a transparent jacket. Crystal’s design combines Data Display Channel (DDC) and Hot Plug Detection (HPD) signals in a single copper wire, using FIBBR’s TransFuture technology, two micro-controller units manage the signals for EDID and HDCP2.2 operation. The system includes a firmware […]

New FIBBR Cable Sends 4K Uncompressed 165 Feet

Global Home Audio Market Breaks the $13 Billion Barrier

The global home audio market continues to climb, with hardware shipments increasing by 23 percent in 2017, according to a comprehensive new report from Futuresource Consulting However, you guessed it, consumer product companies are stealing away the high-end audio market. “It’s not just shipments that are performing well,” says Rasika D’Souza, senior market analyst at […]

Global Home Audio Market Breaks the $13 Billion Barrier

WhyReboot Introduces World’s Finest Universal Access Point Mount

Miami, FL August 15th, 2018 – WhyReboot (www.whyreboot.com), a leader in commercial-grade networks for advanced connected environments, has introduced today the Paramount, the finest universal Wi-Fi access point (AP) mount available for the connected environment. The Paramount enables integrators to easily install nearly any size access point wherever it delivers best possible wireless coverage while […]

WhyReboot Introduces World’s Finest Universal Access Point Mount

Update to Crestron Pyng OS Adds Support for Video

Crestron announced the upcoming release of Crestron Pyng OS 2. Built into the new CP3-R 3-Series Control System, a enterprise-grade control system for residential applications that’s shipping in September, Crestron Pyng OS 2 supports full integration of video control and distribution including Crestron DigitalMedia products, AVRs, local sources, set-top boxes, remote controls and more. The […]

Update to Crestron Pyng OS Adds Support for Video