The Home Technology Association announced an update to its Technology Budget Calculator. This tool helps prospective clients understand realistic installed cost budget ranges for their home technology projects. Instead of asking homeowners their budget, the HTA Technology Budget Calculator provides an informed starting point for discussions. The company says the updated HTA Technology Budget Calculator […]

Da-Lite a brand of Legrand | AV, introduced Myriad, a ceiling-recessed, wall- and ceiling-mounted electric screen system. Available with 16′ (5 m) of the SightLine cable drop feature, which gives the impression of a floating screen, Myriad is offered in sizes from 14′-16′ (4-5 m) wide in 16:9 HDTV and 16:10 Wide formats. Tensioned products […]

Coastal Source announced CUBE, dubbed an “audiophile quality outdoor subwoofer.” Coastal Source says the CUBE 350-watt subwoofer combines two customizable stone finishes (Travertine or Granite) with a 10” bass driver in a small 16” cube shape that can be mounted on hardscapes or softscapes without the need to dig into the landscape. The company says […]

Daisy has partnered with CEDIA (Custom Electronics Design and Installation Association) to provide Daisy technicians with access to licensed CEDIA content, coursework, training and certification. All materials and instruction are available to technicians via any desktop or mobile device via Daisy’s Learning Management System (LMS), called Pathways. Daisy says team members will receive career-building, mobile, […]

Rotel announced the A8 Integrated Amplifier Class AB fully integrated solution. Built with a Rotel high current toroidal transformer, the company says the A8 delivers 40 watts of output power into 4 ohm speakers. Three RCA inputs and a Moving Magnet Phono stage ensure compatibility with vinyl players, too. The front panel Bass, Treble and […]

Radial Engineering announced the Nuance Select Studio Monitor Controller is shipping. The company says the Nuance Select is Radial’s flagship studio monitor controller and is spec’d as a low distortion controller. The result is a clean signal path for seamless switching between two audio sources and two sets of powered speakers, according to the company. […]

Luminii just launched the MYKA [pronounced /mahy-kuh/] Mini Linear LED Lighting; the same LEDs as other fixtures in the Luminii linear product range, but in a discreet and compact package — they will officially debut at CEDIA Expo 2024 in the Lightening Pavilion, exhibit # 3947. MYKA mounting options include surface square, surface round with […]

tvONE says its ONErack Spider eliminates the need for a plethora of DC wall warts inside an AV rack and provides power to support a mix of 7 different voltage options; 5v, 7.5v, 9v, 12v, 13.5v, 18v and 24v – all in one back-of-rack system. Available in two sizes, the ONErack (strip: 1RK-SPDR-STRIP-23 and half-rack: […]

CEDIA Expo announced the Day of Discovery, the largest gathering of design-build professionals and residential technology specialists, according to the organization, at CEDIA Expo 2024. Hosted by Technology Designer, the Day of Discovery will take place on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, offering an opportunity for designers, architects and building professionals to delve into the world […]

Luminii announced the STENOS (pronounced /stĕn-ohs/) Micro-Optic Lighting, which the company says uses a proprietary micro-optic CSP engine to deliver uniform light output, high CRI and consistent glare control across a lineup of downlight and track systems. Luminii says the Stenos product range is flexible and aimed at both commercial and residential spaces. Consisting of […]

Kaleidescape and Mercury Studios announced a collaboration to “bring the biggest names in music to the cinema.” Kaleidescape says it provides an alternative method to securely deliver library releases to the big screen. The Kaleidescape platform provides high-quality content enabling playback of content on demand. “Mercury Studios is about bringing our exciting films to audiences […]

Avnu Alliance has developed a new certification program adding to the testing and certification process for network switches used across market segments. The new program supports certification for devices according to the IEEE’s SA’s 802.1.BA profile for Audio Video Bridging (AVB) as part of the IEEE Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN), which is a group of IEEE […]

TEAC Corporation just announced the CG-10M-X, a Reference Series Master Clock Generator that delivers an accurate clock signal to DACs, network audio players and CD players. The company says the crystal oscillator at the heart of the CG-10M-X is an OCXO (Oven Controlled Crystal Oscillator), which is equipped with a thermostatic chamber to ensure high […]

NextLevel Acoustics announced a sound bar for the Vestaboard, the message board that displays customizable text and graphics using a split-flap display technology. By combining the Vestaboard with an audio solution, NextLevel Acoustics says it is hoping to provide a more engaging messaging experience in applications such as residential spaces, waiting rooms, offices, hotels, restaurants […]

AI-based shade control emerges via new technology inside a product called Reaktor Power Distribution. Modern Atomics says one box can drive 22 shades inside a house or business in a small 1.75”x 8.5” footprint. The company says the setup includes an auto-programming feature and a copy-and-paste system. The PDU is powered via a passive POE […]

Let’s take a moment to reflect on the sales funnel. It’s handy as a metaphor (or maybe an analogy, I often get those confused) that paints a mental picture of your sales process, and where your clients and prospective clients are at in their transaction cycles. I like using it because it recognizes that the […]

Screen Innovations announced Origami shades, an “artfully designed” series that fits and covers all window layouts with “style and function,” according to the company. Screen Innovations says the Origami shade shapes are offered in an acute triangle, a triangle with square base, left-angled triangle, left-angled triangle, left-angled triangle with square base, a right-angled triangle with […]

JBL announced the JBL Modern Audio (MA) AV Receivers and Stage 2 Loudspeakers, engineered to function together and designed as an out-of-the-box solution for home entertainment. The company says the JBL MA AV Receivers and Stage 2 Loudspeakers use JBL’s EZ Set EQ mobile app, allowing users to calibrate the system to match their space […]

Technical Audio Devices Laboratories (TAD Labs) announced the TAD-M1000TX two-channel power amplifier to replace the TAD-M1000. The company says the TAD-M1000TX uses a design shared with the TAD-D1000TX disc player, TAD-DA1000TX D/A converter and TAD-C1000 preamplifier in the Evolution Series. TAD says that sources of positive and negative currents that go through a speaker unit’s […]

ViewSonic launched of the LX700-4K RGB, a ceiling-mounted home theater projector with RGB laser technology that’s spec’d to achieve 100% coverage of the BT.2020 color gamut. This enables the projector to deliver 4K UHD resolution and support for HDR and HLG. The LX700-4K RGB is 5,200 Lumensand uses a native 4K, 0.65-inch Digital Micromirror Device […]

PowerShades announced the availability of its Gen2 RF Gateway. With this new RF Gateway, users of PowerShades RF automated shades (including battery-powered, DC, and AC) can get connectivity between their shades and the PowerShades Dashboard, as well as with a range of other operating systems and devices. PowerShades Gen2 RF Gateway says it delivers significantly […]

Airzone Control is partnering with SmartThings, Samsung’s global connected living platform, to integrate Airzone HVAC control and zoning solutions into the SmartThings ecosystem. The company says this collaboration will make it possible to connect HVAC units from any leading manufacturer to SmartThings, “bringing new levels of simplicity, control and efficiency to smart homes.” Airzone says […]

Synapse Wireless announced the release of the DIM10-087-06-IP Lighting Controller. Synapse says this compact controller makes it an easy control option for bolt-on field retrofit applications. The DIM10-087-06-IP is designed to deliver performance even in harsh weather conditions, ensuring reliable operation across various settings, according to the company. Its smaller footprint and lower price point […]

Savant announced the addition of KLUŚ as a Recommended Partner for its line of linear lighting solutions for indoor and outdoor applications; which will now be available through the Savant store. Savant says KLUŚ offers premium linear LED lighting solutions with crafted extrusions and mounting accessories for a vast array of residential and commercial applications, […]

Achieving better health and wellness is top of mind for many people. For many, however, it’s a goal that’s much easier said than done. It takes time, resources and willpower to commit to a regular self-care routine for better mental and physical well-being. One Indiana couple also factored technology into their health and wellness endeavor, […]

I had a meeting with the new general manager of one of my dealers. Rather, I should say he’s new to that company, but I’ve known him for years: an industry veteran with lots of skill and experience. In his new role, he’s been tasked by the owner to grow the business. That means earning […]

Coastal Source inaugurated a new annual Diamond and Platinum Sales Achievement Awards Program by honoring 76 partners who achieved minimum sales of $250,000 (Diamond) and $100,000 (Platinum) in sales during the 2023 calendar year. “The 76 partners being honored today are leading the way in the creation of a major new industry revenue stream that will […]

McIntosh Laboratory, Inc., has announced the release of “SESSIONS Volume 1,” a jazz album featuring eight original compositions by The Peter Erskine Quartet. Produced with mastering studio Sterling Sound, McIntosh says the goal  was the best sounding record possible while retaining the artistry and passion from the studio session. Recorded live at Studio A at […]

Audio Advice announced the acquisition of The Audio Lab, which has been serving the coastal Carolinas from its Wilmington store for over 30 years. “We are super excited to welcome The Audio Lab and its terrific team to the Audio Advice family. We believe this combination will allow us to provide the best of both […]

The PowerHouse Alliance announced the opening of new locations for PowerHouse Alliance members KOA, Alarmax, Davis Distribution, 21st Century and Pioneer in 2024. Additionally, the Alliance welcomed Gary Usher as the new vice president of marketing and events, further bolstering its commitment to dealer support and industry leadership. The Alliance says the new locations for […]

Airzone Control announced a new integration with Universal Remote Control (URC) and its Total Control and TC Flex system. The company says this collaboration enhances the capabilities of both systems, enabling URC dealers and installers to offer “unparalleled” indoor climate management for Inverter HVAC units, including mini-split and VRF systems. Airzone says the new driver […]

The Z-Wave Alliance, the standards development organization dedicated to advancing the smart home and Z-Wave technology, announced the release of the 2024A Z-Wave Specification Package, which includes new User Credential Command Class features, as well as new User Credential Control Specifications. The Alliance has also published a new Z-Wave Reference Application Design (ZRAD), a publicly […]