Common ground for all salespeople, regardless of the channel they’re in, is that they need to let their boss know what’s going on. I had one boss who asked, “What are you working on?” so often it was like the catchphrase from a TV sitcom. Those check-ins cover an entire spectrum. There’s the less formal […]

Extron is shipping the DTP2 T 201 D, a one-gang decorator-style transmitter for sending HDMI signals up to 330 feet (100 meters) over a shielded CatX cable to an Extron DTP-enabled product. It supports video resolutions up to 4K@60 at 4:4:4 color sampling and complies with HDCP 2.3. The one-gang, wall-mountable form factor of the […]

Desono EX is Biamp’s newest line of surface mount loudspeakers, designed for a range of distributed applications, including presentation spaces, restaurants, hotels, bars, multipurpose spaces and themed entertainment and sports facilities. Desono EX is for indoor and outdoor use and includes three full-range models and one matching enclosure subwoofer. The 6.5-inch model is available to […]

MAXHUB announced the new Raptor Series Integrated LED Wall Displays. Consisting of seven models ranging in size from 120-inches diagonal to 220-inches diagonal, the new Raptor Series integrates studio-quality speakers and a 30-watt internal audio amplifier with dual loudspeakers. The series also adds SPDIF audio output capability, making it an all-in-one LED monitor. The Raptor […]

Portrait Displays has debuted the second release of Calman 2021 (R2). Calman is designed to make monitor setup easier by streamlining calibration methods and providing consistent updates with the latest features. The second release of Calman includes BenQ-supported displays and additional calibration functionalities of Calman Ready ASUS ProArt monitors. HDR calibration using Portrait Displays’ Aurora […]

The first live trade show for 2021, CEDIA Expo 2021, has opened registration! CEDIA Expo begins Aug. 31, 2021, with pre-show conference sessions and show floor programming running Sept. 1-3, 2021, at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. CEDIA Expo is expected to attract over 10,000 home integration professionals and 300 exhibitors, including Crestron, Elan, Harman, […]

With the introduction of the BZ35J and BZ30J series of 4K HDR BRAVIA Professional Displays, Sony continues to expand its digital signage and presentation display lineup. Building on the previously announced 32-inch FW-32BZ30J model, the new options range in size from 43 to 75 inches to accommodate corporate and education environments of varying sizes. Sony […]

ISE Live & Online (June 1 and 2) closed its doors at the Fira de Barcelona after a successful two-day physical exhibition, with face-to-face attendees perusing about 55 booths, in-person keynotes and roundtables as well as a concurrent ISE Digital program. You can find rAVe’s coverage of ISE 2021 in Barcelona here. “This event is […]

SnapAV announced a $2.3 million investment in its Charlotte, North Carolina-based Quality & Innovation Lab that significantly expands the company’s product development and testing capabilities with new equipment, more space and a larger workforce. The new equipment will allow for faster, more precise testing for wireless communications and power protection products. Several entirely new lab […]

Wall-Smart has joined the Home Technology Association (HTA) as a Supporting Brand member. This collaboration encourages high standards for technology integrators and strives to connect homeowners, architects, builders and interior designers with reputable and qualified professionals in the home technology industry. As a Supporting Brand member, Wall-Smart says it strengthens its commitment to delivering exceptional, […]

iRoom announced drivers for Crestron and Elan that allow integrators to use both Crestron and Elan systems with a wired control keypad next to the iPad. The iPad does not have to be present in the docking station to perform control. The iRoom iO in-wall, on-wall and tabletop iPad Docking Stations are an addition to […]

Just Add Power announced its video-over-IP distribution solutions are now supported by Enado‘s V5 controller software. Designed for the commercial, enterprise and BYOD applications, this integration provides users with contactless control over a Just Add Power system on their personal devices by scanning a QR code. It also offers online programming capabilities to integrators. Enado […]

I like to assume that, as time goes on, we grow and learn; at least I hope we do. Everything changes over time, and as we gain experience (and some things we’ve understood are reaffirmed), we come to view things differently. As the saying goes, “Plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose …” In […]

Remember way back when, when phone calls didn’t include video? I miss these days. Unbeknownst to my clients — sans the occasional siren or Harley Davidson motorcyclist, there were many, many times where I would jump on a call with them and walk, and walk and walk while strategizing. I loved it. Not only was […]

CEDIA Expo returns this September to Indianapolis. The residential technology event will bring over 10,000 home technology design and construction attendees together with 300+ exhibitors at one of the first 2021 in-person events supporting the technology sector. “We’re all eager to connect again on a human level and get back to face-to-face events as we […]

Panasonic debuted a new lineup of 4K solutions including new 4K 1-Chip DLP projectors and interactive displays. The Panasonic PT-RDQ10 Series of 1-Chip DLP laser projectors designed for entertainment, rental and corporate installs. There are three models that range from 8,000 to 10,000 lumens as well as an optional ET-DLE020 Ultra-Short-Throw Zoom Lens with zero […]

19Optoma announced an all-in-one 130-inch LED dubbed the FHDS130 SOLO LED display for boardrooms, classrooms, houses of worship, retail and hospitality. Pre-calibrated connectivity is via one HDMI cable. The native 1080p FHDS130 SOLO LED has a 3,000Hz refresh rate, delivers 800 nits of brightness with a 5,000:1 contrast ratio and is eco-friendly (<0.5W standby mode) […]

Nortek Control announced Wednesday that Leon Sievers has joined the company as the new product manager of AV distribution. His responsibilities are focused on driving innovation and product management for the ELAN, Gefen and Xantech brands and reporting to Jeff Shaw, senior director of product management for Nortek Control. Well-known and widely respected throughout the […]

SnapAV’s new Control4 OS 3.2.2 software update adds full support for OvrC Pro remote equipment management to all EA and CA series Control4 controllers. The update offers partners the ability to remotely manage and service clients’ Control4-connected device for service contracts, troubleshooting, reduced truck rolls and greater system insight. The OS 3.2.2 update also makes […]

Legrand announced that donated solutions from its Vantage, QMotion and Luxul brands were utilized in a customized smart home for Marine Sgt. Jonathan Blank, who was severely injured in Afghanistan. Provided by the Wounded Warrior Project and Gary Sinise Foundation as part of the Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment (R.I.S.E.) program, the home and its technologies are designed to make Sgt. […]

Resideo Technologies today announced it has acquired privately held Shoreview Distribution (“Shoreview”), based in Foxboro, Massachusetts. Shoreview was founded in 1989 and is a distributor of professional audio, video, lighting, display and broadcast equipment. With warehouse locations on the east and west coasts, Shoreview serves customers across the United States and will be part of […]

I know that I’ve said more than once that companies in the same channel are typically more similar than different. Sports select for specific attributes in athletes, which is why you don’t see 145lb NFL linemen or 280lb gymnasts. By that same token, the demands of a given channel lead to business (the ones that […]

Shop Indoor Golf introduced its SIGPRO golf simulator flooring. The SIGPRO kit combines an embedded hitting strip for full swing shots surrounded by a putting green with four cups for dialing in short-game shots. Shop Indoor Golf says it conserves space by reducing the footprint of the embedded hitting strip and maximizing the putting and […]

The PowerHouse Alliance and CEDIA have partnered to expand the availability of CEDIA’s in-person training programs. As one of the first CEDIA Education Partners in the industry, the PowerHouse Alliance 11 distributor members are committed to hosting in-person CEDIA Training courses at over 55 locations across the U.S. beginning in Q4 of 2021. “Dealers want […]

Kanto introduced the YU Passive 5.25” and YU Passive 4” speakers. The YU Passive 5.25″ (MAP: $199 per pair) features a 5.25-inch Kevlar woofer and 1-inch silk dome tweeter, and the YU Passive 4” (MAP: $159 per pair) has a 4-inch woofer and 1-inch silk-dome tweeter. Both models are ideal for use as desktop speakers […]

Extron has announced the availability of the DSC 401 and DSC 401 A. Both are high-performance scalers capable of processing HDMI signals up to 4K/60 with full 4:4:4 color sampling. They support data rates up to 18 Gbps and incorporate the Extron-exclusive Vector 4K scaling engine. Both scalers support 4K/60 signals on a single HDMI […]

The new Yamaha RX-A8A, RX-A6A and RX-A4A are 11, nine and seven-channel, respectively home theater receivers that manage 4K and 8K signals. Dubbed the AVENTAGE series, all three include seven HDMI 2.1 inputs (supporting up to 8K@60/4K@120 signals and look unique with a center-mounted front-panel volume knob, a color LCD display a rotary jog dial […]

Google announced the company has been working to perfect Project Starline — a technology project that combines hardware and software to enable friends, families and co-workers to “feel together” — for years. And, the demo was stunning. Watch this video so you’ll understand what I am writing about here: To make this experience possible, Google […]

SnapAV announced a financial investment in Parasol, a provider of 24/7 remote support solutions that enhance integrator productivity and service levels. The investment complements SnapAV’s recent acquisition of Access Networks, a provider of enterprise-grade networking solutions for the automated smart home. SnapAV’s says its long-term strategy is to help Partners succeed with accelerated growth. “SnapAV […]

McIntosh added the MB20 Bluetooth Transceiver. Engineered as a Class 1 Bluetooth device, it can operate at a range of up to 150 feet (45.7 meters) with limited obstructions. An external antenna extends range by 10 times that of a typical Class 2 Bluetooth device. The MB20 comes with a variety of balanced analog and […]

Savant announced the release of Ring X Line integration with the Savant Pro App. Last year, Savant and Ring announced a multi-year strategic initiative, starting with Ring X Line bundles available to Savant authorized integrators via the Savant Store. Now, with the release of Savant’s daVinci 9.4, Savant has updated the design for professional installers […]

Russound announced the MIXAMP-60, an all-in-one mixer amplifier designed for light commercial and “resimercial” applications. Designed for multiroom audio in restaurants, retail stores, medical offices and schools, the MIXAMP-60 features a range of distribution inputs, built-in Bluetooth connectivity, an FM tuner, a USB/SD MP3 player and the ability to connect up to four external sources. […]