Dynaudio just launched new custom installation in-wall and in-ceiling speakers dubbed the Studio Series. The Studio Series includes two round in-ceiling models, the S4-C65 and S4-C80, and two rectangular in-wall models, the S4-W65 and S4-W80. Both the in-ceiling and in-wall models can either be pre-installed or retrofitted into existing cavities for remodels. The speakers’ low-profile slim bezels and paintable grilles […]
Vanco International just acquired Beale Street Audio and, effective immediately, industry distributors can place orders for the entire line of Beale Street Audio products. “Beale Street Audio was a vibrant brand that brought a lot of energy to the architectural audio market by introducing real innovation into a category that needed something fresh. At Vanco, we are committed to […]
AudioControl designers and manufacturers of innovative high-performance audio solutions for residential, commercial and automotive markets since 1977 is proud to have been serving audio enthusiasts for 40 years, when the company introduced their first equalizers and signal processors manufactured specifically for home audio applications. From the beautiful Pacific Northwest region of the USA, AudioControl has established a culture of […]
SnapAV today announced that affiliates of Hellman & Friedman LLC (“H&F”) have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the company from General Atlantic. As you likely already know, SnapAV sells AV glue products, security, networking, and automation products to residential and commercial AV, integrators. The company wholesales approximately 2,700 SKUs across 14 brands and serves integrators across the United States with an eCommerce model. John […]
There’s no substitute for going to InfoComm — it’s a must-attend trade show if you are in the commercial AV industry. But, not everyone is allowed to attend. If you weren’t one of the lucky 44,077 people that were in Orlando for InfoComm 2017, then we have a solution for you. We actually brought over 25 reporters […]
By Darren Taylor Futuresource Consulting For the past few years, 4K projection has been the reserve of digital cinema, high-end Pro AV and premium home cinema applications, primarily due to high cost of the light engines. However, key component supplier Texas Instruments (producing around half of the world’s front projector light engines) demonstrated a lower-cost 4K UHD DLP […]
InfoComm welcomed more than 44,000 visitors for the first time in its history. The theme was “What Will You Create?” “It’s a watershed year for InfoComm,” said Jason McGraw, CTS, CAE, Senior Vice President of Expositions, InfoComm International. “The technology on display was amazing again, and we’re thrilled with the tremendous response, but we’re especially excited that guest after […]
Origin Acoustics announces the availability and shipping of its newest generation of its most popular Director Series and LCR Collections of loudspeakers. Ans, after only 2-year into its lifecycle, Origin released its second-generation series. The Director 3-way models is now much smaller size in depth — as much as 2 inches is shaved off of the depth of their […]
Sony Electronics announced two new 4K HDR Ultra HD (3840 x 2160) TV series today, the X720E and X690E. The X720E and X690E series televisions support 4K HDR content and are equipped with 4K X-Reality PRO engine as well as Sony’s MotionFlow XR refresh rate technology. Sony KD-X720E 4K HDR Ultra HD TV Series Line Models and Prices Sony KD-43X720E 43” […]
Xantech today introduced its EX Series High-Speed HDMI Cables with X-GRIP Technology at InfoComm 2017 in Orlando, Fla. Xantech’s new HDMI Cables are available in .7-meter, 1-meter, 1.5-meter, 2-meter, 3-meter and 4-meter lengths. They are equipped with the company’s patented X-GRIP technology that is spec’d to resist up to 10 pounds of pull force (to keep cables […]
Gefen from Core Brands today announced the introduction of two new 4K Ultra HD Extenders, the GTB-UHD600-HBT and GTB-UHD600-HBTL, which extend the full bandwidth of HDMI 2.0 over UTP/STP cabling. Combined with HDBaseT technology, Gefen says both the GTB-UHD600-HBT and GTB-UHD600-HBTL have compression technology to extend an HDMI 2.0 signal in resolutions up to 4096×2160 at 60Hz and 4:4:4 chroma […]
Comprehensive Connectivity Company launches their new Pro AV/IT HD18G series of 4K 18G HDMI Cables (HD18G-xxPROBLK). Certified 18Gbps 4K (end-to-end) HDMI cables are specifically for commercial applications and have Comprehensive’s ProGrip connector and SureLength indicators right on the connector head. Comprehensive Pro AV/IT Certified 18Gbps 4K (End to End) HDMI cables are HDMI ATC certified and come equipped with all the latest HDMI […]
CEDIA has announced plans to build a new global headquarters in Fishers Ind., a suburb just northeast of Indianapolis. After more than 18 months of research, financial analyses, and due diligence, the CEDIA Board determined that a new built-to-suit global headquarters would provide the best solution for the current and future needs of the association and its […]
Late last year, I got to have a front row seat for a major product recall from one of the world’s largest electronics manufacturers. Well, maybe it’s not accurate to say I had a front row seat –more like, as a distributors’ rep, I was on the sharp end of the stick, having to manage […]
SoundTube is adding three pendant speakers to its Dante-enabled line of installed speaker products. The first pendants in the industry with Dante capability, the IPD-RS62-EZ and IPD-RS82-EZ use SoundTube’s BroadBeam Ring high-frequency dispersion technology for clear, understandable messaging and music over a wide area, even off-axis from the speakers. The high-power IPD-HP82-EZ uses a BroadBeam HP compression […]
Custom integrators are challenged with maintaining a high quality audio / video output, despite many issues that occur along the signal path connecting HDMI devices. To address this issue, Metra Home Theater Group has developed the Junior+ (HDM-JRPLUS) as the new “go to” EDID problem solver. This easy to install solution minimizes system failures and increases compatibility between devices that have different […]
Savant has announced something called Wally, a family of dedicated touch screens for intuitive access to smart home features. The Wally lineup has been designed to blend seamlessly into any décor while placing climate, lighting, entertainment and more at the fingertips of the homeowner as well as the Savant Scenes technology that personalizes the smart home experience for each user. […]
Even though the show doesn’t start until a week from today, our InfoComm coverage is already packed already. This year’s show will, no doubt, be the biggest ever. We have received more pre-InfoComm new product launch stories from the manufacturers than ever before – nearly twice as many as we have in the past. That means companies […]
Lowell Manufacturing unveiled two new lighting products for 19-inch equipment racks — the RLB Series of vertical-mount light bars and the RPL Series of rackmount panels. RLB Series light bars are designed to mount vertically to a rack’s rear corners or rails using magnetic backings to enable quick adjustments. Light bars are available in lengths from 16 to […]
Klipsch today announces the addition of the Professional Series Reference Premiere Architectural speakers designed exclusively for the professional custom integrators. The all-new high-performance lineup combines the aesthetics of an architectural speaker with the same acoustics as its Klipsch Reference Premiere home theater component speaker counterparts. The Klipsch Professional Series Reference Premiere Architectural speaker line is made up of five speakers — […]
KanexPro announces a set of 4K/60Hz extenders, featuring a transmitter and receiver specified with support for HDR, 4:4:4 Chroma (8-bit color) and flexible PoH (Power over HDBaseT). KanexPro’s UltraSlim 4K/60 HDMI 2.0 Extender over HDBaseT (EXT-70SL18G and EXT-100SL18G) is a transmitter and receiver set designed for residential and commercial distribution of 4K UltraHD signals. Enabling integrators to extend 4K Ultra HD signals up […]
Optoma is announcing two industry firsts today. The Optoma UHD60 and UHD65 are native 4K projectors, with both models below $2,500. The Optoma UHD60 and UHD65 are both 3840×2160 UHD resolution, include High Dynamic Range (HDR) compatibility using HDR10, along with REC.2020 wide color gamut and DCI-P3 coverage. They feature vertical lens shift and a […]
Registration for CEDIA 2017 has officially opened here. This year’s show, hosted at the San Diego Convention Center from September 5-9, will offer attendees concentrated access to the new products, breakthrough innovations, and targeted training they need to drive their company competitively into the future.“CEDIA 2017 brings together the best of everything our industry has to offer; world-class CEDIA […]
RAYVA has signed former CEDIA President and industry veteran Vin Bruno to its board of directors, effective immediately. Bruno, a member of the audiovisual industry with a career spanning three decades, joins RAYVA to help promote the concept of pre-engineered, turnkey home theater packages for the CEDIA community, the luxury builders’ market, and their customers. Bruno was formerly the […]
LILIN Americas, a division of Merit, has added to its line of IP cameras with the MR832 outdoor bullet camera, marketed as an entry-level surveillance system. The MR832 features a 4-millimeter fixed lens with an IP66 environment rating, an operating range of -40° to 122°F, along with 30M IR LED illumination and day/night imaging. LILIN MR832 IP cameras feature […]
In recent editorials, I’ve been going over Porter’s Five Forces and putting them into context for businesses of the AV business. To review, here are the Five Forces: Threat of new entrants Threat of substitutes Bargaining power of customers Bargaining power of suppliers Industry rivalry For this installment, I want to discuss the threat of […]
PlanterSpeakers just announced the launch of its new Metropolitan model featuring a modern design using a marine-grade waterproof shell, 8” of planting depth and Smart Pot USA drainage bags. And, it’s available in any custom color. These are weatherproof speakers and can be fitted with 90° or 180° projection and use braced construction and teak legs. Its three-way speaker system […]
I have been harping on this for years. I have been telling everyone in the AV industry that to survive the future of AV, services need to be front and center, along with the products. Sure, a good mix of products with both established technology as well as future-forward, emerging technology is a giant part […]
Grimani Systems announced the availability of their new Delta speaker. Specifically designed for use in smaller rooms (200-400 square feet), Delta speakers have the conic section array (CSA) waveguide for constant wide dispersion and sound staging throughout the range of frequencies, ensuring that every listener is immersed in the same soundfield. The Delta speaker is […]
Just before Mother’s Day, I wrote a long, passionate post on my personal Facebook feed about how this article stirred up a lot of thoughts and feelings. Facebook friends from all walks of life chimed in to say that they, too, struggle with work/life balance and societal expectations. Being a working parent is hard, especially […]
CEDIA announced today that it has accepted the resignation of Global President/CEO Vin Bruno, effective immediately. The organization says that Vin has resigned in order to focus on new opportunities in the residential and commercial technology industries,. Over the next two weeks, the CEDIA board will meet to create a strategy and timeline for appointing […]
Draper announces Profile+, the industry’s biggest ½-inch-thin bezel screen, which will officially debut at InfoComm 2017. Draper’s Profile+ fixed screen include a ½-inch-thin bezel, which frames any Draper flexible viewing surface. Available in sizes up to 30 feet wide, as well as standard HDTV (16:9), 16:10 and CinemaScope 2:35.1 aspect ratios, the Profile+ provides the industry’s biggest flat panel look. […]
