Volume 21, Issue 21 – November 6, 2024

Latest headlines: Lee Distad on what to do when your client has a spending freeze, plus news from C2G, Snap One, LEA Professional and more

November 6, 2024 | Volume: 21 | Issue 21

rAVe HomeAV Edition

Hi #AVtweeps, Happy Wednesday and Happy November! I hope you’re all doing well and are excited for this season of the year. I know I am! (And by that, I mean, ISE-planning season.) If you’re interested in attending ISE, go ahead and use that ad below to get your free show-floor pass. I hope I see you in Barcelona!


Anyway, don’t miss Lee Distad’s latest column all about what to do if your client lets you know they are in a spending freeze. It could mean one of a few things, but Lee breaks them all down here.

Steph Beckett

Managing Editor, rAVe [PUBS]

COLUMNS

Here’s the Latest From the Blogsquad.

LAVNCH WEEK X’s HomeAV Day — What You Missed [Clara Mello]

Hi, y’all! It’s me again, here to remind you that if you missed out on LAVNCH WEEK X’s HomeAV Day, you can still watch it on demand. Although you can only […]

The Only Constant Is Consolidation [Lee Distad]

As I often say about my personal life “There’s never a dull moment around here.” Maybe that’s a big of an overshare for rAVe readers. Regardless, it’s true not only of my personal life but my professional one as […]

PRODUCT NEWS

What You Need to Know.

Savant Just Got Into the Smart Power Storage Market

Sonos Debuts Arc Ultra and Sub 4

Sonos announced the new Sonos Arc Ultra, a new premium soundbar that also debuts transducer technology called Sound Motion. Sonos says Sound […]

Nice Releases OS 8.9

Nice announced OS 8.9 over-the-air (OTA) update is now available through Management Cloud. Designed to unify connected devices it adds customizable […]

C2G Debuts New CatX Cable That’s TAA Compliant and Meets ANSI/TIA 568.2-D Standards

Snap One Details New Episode Surroundscape Landscape Speaker Design

Snap One, now part of ADI, announced a refresh of the Episode Surroundscape Landscape speaker […]

LEA Professional Is Now Control4 Certified

LEA Professional announced its Control4 certification. Residential dealers and integrators can designate LEA amplifiers as part of a Control4 distributed audio […]

Grimani Systems Unveils 8” 400-Watt Psi v3 Subwoofer

Hunter Douglas Adds to Automation with PowerView Motorized Drapery Hardware

Hunter Douglas expanded its PowerView Automation portfolio with the introduction of PowerView […]

Dirac Live Room Correction Now Integrates With Peerless Flow DSP

Peerless Audio and Dirac announced a partnership aimed at both the home and pro audio markets. The collaboration merges Peerless’ acoustics and audio modules […]

Nice Debuts Video Doorbell Designed to Offer More CI Features Than Google and Amazon

Leon Debuts Edge Flex Frame

Leon announced Edge Flex Frame, a framing solution designed to make ultra-thin TVs look more stylish. With a contemporary “shadow-box” design, Edge Flex […]

Kwikset, ASSA ABLOY Americas Residential Announce Halo Select Smart Door Lock

Kwikset and ASSA ABLOY Americas Residential announced the upcoming launch of Halo Select, a new smart door lock designed for the home. Halo Select will offer […]

Blaze Audio Ci Series Loudspeakers Ship Globally

PARTNER POST

5 Reasons to Spec Modern Atomics’ Reaktor for Your Next HomeAV Installation

Modern Atomics is a new(ish) company on the block founded by three AV veterans: Paul Bryson, Tim Marshall and Michael Braithwaite. The three came together with a common goal: making your home more energy efficient. This company came, saw and conquered at CEDIA Expo last month, and I want to make sure you know exactly what it has to offer. Modern Atomics has a few products in its power distribution technology line, but today, I’d like to introduce you to the Reaktor, the company’s advanced power distribution unit (PDU). 

INDUSTRY NEWS

What’s New in HomeAV.

Crestron Opens New York City Flagship Center

Crestron Electronics unveiled its new flagship experience center in New York City. Located at 200 Lexington Avenue in the New York Design Center, the Crestron […]

Nice Hires Danielle Karr as Marketing Director

Nice has appointed Danielle Karr as its new marketing director. “Our goal is to ensure partners in all sectors — whether security, gate/door automation or smart […]

Here’s Are Some CEDIA Expo and CIX Brand Wins, New Company Debuts Too

CEDIA Expo along with its co-location with Commercial Integrator Expo offered a glimpse into the future of custom smart home and commercial systems […]

CEDIA Re-Engineers Its Entire Membership Program

CEDIA launched a new tiered membership structure designed to provide members with tailored benefits and unmatched value. Effective Jan.1, 2025, integrator […]

ProSource Details 2025 Summit in Nashville

ProSource is headed to Nashville, Tennessee, for the upcoming Summit from March 22-26, 2025, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center. The 2025 […]

Delta CEO to Deliver CES Keynote at The Sphere on the MainStage!

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) welcomes back Ed Bastian, CEO of Delta, as a keynote speaker for CES 2025. On stage at Sphere, the next-generation […]

Somfy and Draper Partner for Sustainable Housing program in California

Somfy and Draper have partnered to launch a pilot program for sustainable housing in Clovis, California today. The launch event was attended by […]

MEDIA

Videos We Think You’ll Love.

Moorgen Showcases Milan Series of Luxuriously Designed Smart Panels

Light and Shade Solutions Explains Custom Laser Engraving Process

Magna Audio Highlights Oasis Outdoor Table/Fire Pit/Ice Bucket With Built-In Amp

LG Electronics Show 118″ .8mm MAGNIT 4K All-in-One dvLED with COB Technology

Inspinia Technology Shows miniServer & Add-On Modules for Protocol Communication

Ethereal Features Adept Audio Landscape Speaker System for Patio and Yard Installations

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