Hi everyone! I hope you’re all doing well and prepping for InfoComm (if you’re attending this year). If you are and need a last-minute show pass, feel free to use the code “RAVE” to register and receive a free show floor pass.

Anyway, Lee Distad’s latest column is all about why he’s quitting DIY. A hint? Interoperability. Read his latest and greatest here.

Enjoy! Talk soon!

COLUMNS

Here’s the Latest From the Blogsquad.

PRODUCT NEWS

What You Need to Know.

Savant Adds Modern Forms Fans by WAC as Recommended Partner for Smart Home Integration

Vanco Introduces Two Beale Street Audio Pre-Amps With 8×8 Matrixing, DSP and ARC

Vanco has released two new Beale Street Audio pre-amps featuring 8×8 matrixing and built-in digital signal processing (DSP), aimed at commercial AV applications […]

Barix Launches Annuncicom 4000, a Professional Intercom/Paging System with Expanded Connectivity

Dirac Expands Partnership with Marantz and Denon for Streaming Amplifiers

Dirac has announced an expanded collaboration with Marantz and Denon, introducing Dirac Live Room Correction to the Marantz MODEL M1 and Denon […]

INDUSTRY NEWS

What’s New in HomeAV.

AVPro Edge Acquires RTI to Expand Control and Automation Portfolio

AVPro Edge has acquired Remote Technologies Incorporated (RTI), expanding its portfolio to include control and automation systems. RTI is known for its remote […]

Lutron Acquires Orluna, Marking First International Expansion

Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. has acquired Orluna LED Technologies Limited, a UK-based manufacturer of architectural lighting fixtures. The move marks Lutron’s […]

Registration Opens for CEDIA Expo and Commercial Integrator Expo 2025

CEDIA Expo and Commercial Integrator Expo (CIX) 2025 will take place Sept. 3-6 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. Registration is now open for AV […]

Savant Donates Power Storage Systems to Underserved Communities via GRID Alternatives

Savant Systems has partnered with GRID Alternatives, a nonprofit focused on renewable energy access and environmental justice, to support communities in […]

Daisy Acquires Automation Design + Entertainment, Expands Into Midwest

Daisy has acquired Automation Design + Entertainment (ADE), a longtime technology integration firm based in western Michigan. The move marks Daisy’s […]

Powersoft, Coastal Source Launch Outdoor Amplifier Line

Coastal Source has completed development of a custom-built outdoor amplifier lineup in partnership with Powersoft. The new models are engineered for […]

MEDIA

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