Somfy Systems will showcase innovative solutions at CEDIA Expo 2017 to integrate motorized window coverings and offer end users the best smart home experience. While Somfy has powered exterior products for 45 years, 2017 is the first year Somfy will display them at Booth #3815. A 16 foot tower allows integrators to discover the power of Somfy and […]
One of the marketing efforts that AV firms engage in to reach more clients is exhibiting at promotional shows: Buying a booth at the show to promote their services. When we talk about the promotional shows that dealers participate in, we’re most commonly talking about consumer shows. That includes home shows. Renovation shows. Home shows. […]
Xantech just started shipping its EX Series High-Speed HDMI Cables with X-GRIP Technology. Xantech’s line of piano-gloss finished connectors – available in .7 m, 1m, 1.5m, 2m, 3m, and 4m lengths have their patented X-GRIP Technology to resist up to 10 pounds of pull force to keep cables securely in place. With support for all current HDMI features – including HDR, 18Gbps […]
FIBARO is now shipping the Door/Window Sensor 2, a Z-Wave Plus certified smart home device. A slim smart sensor that can be installed on any door, window, gate or set of blinds in the home or office, Door/Window Sensor 2 can be connected to Fibaro’s Home Center ecosystem or a Z-Wave hub and accessed through the accompanying smart app […]
CEDIA has created a new set of tools to help integrators market their certifications to both homeowners and to their fellow industry professionals. Part of the new tool kit that CEDIA has emailed to all certified professionals is a new set of CEDIA Certification logos for all levels of certification including: CEDIA Electronic Systems Certified (ESC), CEDIA Certified Technician (ESC-T), […]
CEDIA has announced that Amazon will present a sponsored Keynote on Thurs., Sept. 7 at CEDIA 2017. Sarah Zenz, General Manager of Amazon’s Smart Home Services business, will share how Amazon is helping customers take advantage of Smart Home experiences and supporting the business of CEDIA home technology professionals. Here’s our take on her and the keynote. The keynote will […]
TechLogix Networx announced the release of their TL-TP40-HDC2 extender set. Designed to transmit 18G 4K@60 4:4:4 HDMI and HDR up to 130 feet (40 meters) over standard twisted pair cable, it uses HDBaseT technology. The inout is HDMI and audio and the output is UTP and uses an external power supply. With built-in bi-directional IR […]
The latest Macbook uses a USB-C port for both power and USB communications, and rumors are that the iPhone 8 will also switch over to the USB-C. Wait…what!? Yup, just when you finally got everything you own converted to the one cable style it’s going to change, but this time you may be a little […]
Control4 today announces the availability of the new Triad Designer Series of high-performance in-ceiling speakers. The Triad Designer Series speakers are engineered to hide neatly in a ceiling while projecting full, rich sound from an unobtrusive, tiny four-inch flush-mounted grill, all while retaining simple serviceability. With both full range and subwoofer models, Triad Designer Series speakers reproduce a wider range of […]
There’s no doubt that Amazon’s Sarah Zenz will be one of the best keynote speakers CEDIA has ever heard. She’s one of the smartest people at AMAZON, she’s an amazing speaker and she was a kick-ass product manager. But, in a doubly-irony, she’s been asked, by the ALL-MALE CEDIA board to address the attendees who […]
Stealth Acoustics will use CEDIA to debut the new Image III Sub — part of Stealth’s Image III art speaker series. This on-wall subwoofer, with finishing customization, allows installers to meet client aesthetic expectations for a design-specific visual outcome while providing subwoofer bass audio response in a home media room or corporate installation. The new Image Sub uses Stealth’s […]
WyreStorm just launched a new modular HDBaseT matrix called the H2C Series. The MX-0606 and 0808-HDBT-H2C were designed for multi-source, multi-zone distribution of HDCP 2.2 4K UHD video with HDR and multi-source audio matrix switching within medium-sized residential or commercial environments. The H2C Series is available in a six or eight-way PoH-ready matrix chassis. Each card offers distinct video, audio […]
THIS IS A PROMOTED POST Every AV integrator is using HDBaseT to route signals in systems today. You may not be using exclusively HDBaseT, but you’re using it. And, what’s the one-and-only drawback to using HDBaseT? Compatibility. So, for example, you can’t use an Extron transmitter with a Gefen receiver. And, likewise, you can’t use a Crestron matrix with AMX HDBaseT modules. Yet, all of them are […]
Just Add Power (J+P) will demonstrate what it’s claiming will be the world’s first 4K network video tiler, the 3G+4+ Tiling Transmitter and Switch Please, a new web application that allows for matrix switching of J+P devices from any web browser, along with its new Plug-Play-Present firmware. Now shipping, J+P will demonstrate its 3G+4+ Tiling Transmitter. This device can be […]
At CEDIA Expo StormAudio (booth #820) will be highlighting new feature sets built into its line of preamplifier processors. The new capabilities are full system monitoring via the web, an audio over IP upgrade, a 7.2 HDMI upgrade and expansion from 16-channels to 20. The new features are available on all new StormAudio products as well as those previously delivered, which […]
Crystal Screens announces the availability of a 130” diagonal screen tailored for high-end home cinema. Utilizing the company’s holographic technology that rejects all types of ambient light sources and provides uniform optical performance over all color spectrums, the new seamless screen has a 2.4:1 aspect ratio, commonly known as Cinemascope, which is becoming increasingly popular in home theater installations. In […]
Klipsch and Capitol Records today announces the launch of a special edition series of Klipsch and Capitol Records co-branded Heritage and Heritage Wireless speakers. These two iconic brands have united to celebrate over seven decades of bringing the power, detail and emotion of live music to life and into homes. The Klipsch and Capitol Records co-branded Heritage and Heritage […]
Sonnet Technologies today announced the latest addition to its expanding Thunderbolt 3 product line, the Thunderbolt 3 to Dual DisplayPort Adapter. The bus-powered device enables users to connect up to two 4K ultra-high-definition (UHD) DisplayPort (DP) monitors or one 5K DP monitor to a single Thunderbolt 3 port on their computers. For many users of thin and light […]
Access Networks the premier provider of enterprise-grade network solutions for residential integration, has introduced a one-of-a-kind Access Point Enclosure (AP Enclosure), enabling integrators to conceal Wi-Fi range-extending devices in optimized locations throughout the home within ceilings or walls. The customizable enclosure features round or square paintable magnetic cover options to suit any décor and has been engineered for the Ruckus […]
I have a tendency to get hung up on best practices. My excuse for being so centered on them is that best practices are, by definition, the best way to do something. My old boss and mentor frequently reminded us that there were three ways to perform a task: a right way, a wrong way […]
Meridian Audio has expanded its 200 Series with the new 251, a compact Powered Zone Controller with two channels of on-board amplification. Designed for hi-res audio, including Master Quality Authenticated (MQA), the 251 can act as an integrated amplifier, delivering two 100-watt channels for two passive loudspeakers or a soundbar for media room projects. It can be deployed to […]
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Savant has announced today the acquisition of Artison, an audio products manufacturer based in Minden, Nev. that builds whole-house audio and home theater solutions. The acquisition enables Savant to leverage Artison’s key patents and audio engineering expertise toward future entertainment technologies. Artison was founded by acclaimed engineer Cary Christie in 2003 and has focused in the architectural loudspeaker and subwoofer categories. Artison […]
Ihiji is showcasing the Ihiji APP-750 Remote Systems Management appliance during CEDIA. The new APP-750 was announced at Integrated Systems Europe 2017. Ihiji intends it to replace both the APP-500 and APP-2100 Ihiji appliances.The Ihiji APP-750 features an upgraded chipset for improved performance and a network bus that allows it to more accurately test modern internet speeds which are […]
Bryston has announced the introduction of the new BP-173 (Cubed Series) preamplifier that features a new expanded input/output configuration. Bryston’s super-linear, low noise input buffer (jointly developed by Bryston and the late engineer Dr. Ioan Alexandru Salomie) significantly reduces noise and distortion, according to the company. The BP-173 also has improved RF and audio frequency noise filtering to prevent unwanted anomalies on the […]
Seymour-Screen claims its new Enlightor-Neo is the smoothest acoustically transparent film screen that has a thin-fabric pattern so finely-woven that it’s nearly impossible to detect, even when standing inches away. A step-up from the company’s Enlightor-4K A.T. screen, Neo is more matte, higher gain and delivers improved acoustic attenuation. For a decade now, Seymour-Screen Excellence’s Enlightor-4K A.T. surface claims […]
Ihiji is unveiling the all new Ihiji ProVue Remote Systems Management platform during CEDIA. Ihiji ProVue is a combination of Ihiji’s Invision and ServiceManager. The CEDIA launch of Ihiji ProVue allows technology professionals to remotely monitor, manage and support client’s technology in a totally new user experience. Ihiji will be showcasing the entire ProVue platform, which includes ProVue, a new […]
Meridian Audio has just launched the 271 Digital Theatre Controller. The 271 is designed to integrate any analog or digital AV processor on the market with Meridian’s DSP (Digital Signal Processing) loudspeakers. Features include: 16 channels of analog audio on any combination of single-ended or balanced input connections (RCA or 2×8 channel DB25 connectors). 16 + four digital audio outputs […]
After eliminating apps from their TV’s years ago, VIZIO announced today the rollout of VIZIO SmartCast TV to select models. SmartCast TV is basically their branding for their line of SmartTV’s that have a custom home screen and apps such as Amazon VIdeo, Crackle, Hulu, iHeartRadio, Netflix, Pluto TV, Vudu and XUMO. VIZIO SmartCast P-Series and M-Series Ultra HD Displays are the […]
VANA Ltd. has announced the availability of the Audio Physic Step plus and Tempo plus loudspeakers in the US market. The Step plus is an ultra-high-performance bookshelf speaker and the Tempo plus is a floor-standing speaker utilizing the same midrange and tweeter technologies as the Step plus with low frequency drivers integrated within the enclosure. Both loudspeakers have been […]
Ocean Matrix just released four new ProAV and HomeAV adapters including an audio extractor, an audio embedder, an Ethernet to fiber converter and an HDBaseT HDMI extender. The OMX-HDMI2-AEE 4K HDMI 2.0 Audio Extractor and Embedder extracts audio signals from an HDMI source and allows simultaneous S/PDIF (Toslink) and stereo (3.5mm) analog and digital output. This device can also embed external stereo […]
Klipsch today announces the debut of its Reference Dolby Atmos enabled home theater speakers. Klipsch claims to produce the only two-way, horn-loaded Dolby Atmos enabled speakers in the market today. This, coupled with proprietary Tractrix horn technology allows the speakers to meet the directivity and sensitivity specifications required for Dolby Atmos enabled speakers. The Klipsch Reference Dolby Atmos enabled home theater […]
