I know I’m a little late celebrating Robbie Burns Day, which was at the end of January, but a line from one of his famous poems is a good intro to this column: “The best laid plans of mice and men gang aft a-gley.” What he meant was: “Things go wrong.” It’s a reality of […]
Sonance, a 36-year-old audio company known for its architectural speakers, announced today it has entered into an agreement to acquire James Loudspeaker. James Loudspeaker, a provider of both residential and commercial audio solutions (an marine), was established in 1999 by “a group of dedicated audio engineers, craftsmen and entrepreneurs.” “We could not be more excited […]
Sonance has announced that it’s adding a new Bandpass Subwoofer to its Professional Series range, delivering what Sonance is “best-in-class sonic performance in an extremely versatile form-factor.” The PS-S210SUBT utilizes all-new 2 x 10” (254mm) low profile, high excursion drivers, that were specifically engineered in-house by Sonance for this product. The polyurethane-coated, laminated-plywood enclosure features […]
Origin Acoustics will launch expansions to the Landscape Bollard Loudspeaker line-up, debuting at CEDIA 2019. The new Big Bollard features a 10″ burial subwoofer, which ports out of the loudspeaker’s sleeve, just before the acoustic lens. Above the lens is a 6.5″ two-way loudspeaker. They’ve been able to utilize our Director Collection technology to keep […]
Sonance is announcing a fresh new brand identity at CEDIA Expo in Denver, Colo. this September. The move was inspired by a desire to streamline the number of brands they promote, simplify the customer experience and clarify their values as a unified company. For example, while Sonance may be known primarily for their speakers, the […]
AudioControl has introduced two RS Series single-channel subwoofer amplifiers ideally suited for home theater, two-channel music systems and multi-zone audio applications. Both amplifiers feature AudioControl’s popular DSP feature set, providing integrators with the ultimate resource for fine-tuning each system. The AudioControl RS 1000 and RS 500 are for home cinema, multi-zone audio or two-channel music […]
Hunter Douglas is showcasing automated window treatment styles with its PowerView Motorization operating system. Hunter Douglas shades and blinds are customizable and bring a design-first approach, with the ability to suit virtually any shape or size window in any smart home, theater or control system. Window treatments become a natural addition to smart home systems […]
Salamander Designs today announced a new line of cabinets that designed specifically for installation with the combination of the LG CineBeam AI ThinQ, 4K Ultra Short Throw Laser Projector (model HU85LA) from LG Electronics plus the Screen Innovations Solo Pro 2 motorized screen. There are four cabinet models and three styles in all, ranging from […]
Luxul today announced that it will be debuting a new wireless mesh solution at CEDIA Expo 2019. The first of its kind for the CEDIA market, Luxul’s Epic Mesh combines a mesh node acting as a router and additional satellite nodes that require no wired link between them. Each node in the network can talk […]
Wisdom Audio has already started shipping its SA-8 and SA-8 DSP multichannel power amplifiers. Designed and built in the United States, the SA-8 and SA-8 DSP are compact 2RU amplifiers that deliver eight channels of high-performance amplification at 200W RMS per channel into eight ohms and 400W per channel into four ohms, all channel-driven. Additionally, […]
Wisdom Audio today announced the first small-aperture, in-ceiling loudspeaker as part of its loudspeaker series. Targeting high-performance audio applications where architectural design aesthetics can’t be compromised, the Sage Series ICS3 and Sub1 in-ceiling loudspeaker system blend into the environment, providing high-resolution stereo audio in a living space, media room or kitchen. Wisdom Audio will showcase […]
Metra Home Theater Group (MHTG) will unveil its new HDMI Matrix products at the 2019 CEDIA Expo. Two of the new HDBaseT HDMI Matrix products, the CS-44MHDBTS and CS-88MHDBTS, will provide integrators the opportunity to scale video content at different resolutions to different displays. Unlike traditional matrixes, these will not default to the lowest resolution […]
Denon just launched the PMA-150H, a compact digital and analog amplifier and switcher that is integrated with HEOS music over Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and wired Ethernet. The PMA-150H delivers 70 watts of power-per-channel (4ohm, 1kHz, THD 0.1%) and supports both 4- and 8-ohm speakers. Additionally, it’s equipped with a dedicated headphone amplifier circuit featuring a high-speed, […]
Crestron today announced the release of Crestron Home OS 3, an update to its smart home app. New features include: Support for multiple homes New icons to save favorites – provides intuitive custom access and experience Refined layout for easy access to the most commonly used functions Dynamic, intuitive display features Personalization of UI using […]
Access Networks will be at CEDIA Expo 2019 in booth 1326 with new Access Networks switches powered by Ruckus and an entry-level wireless access point. The Access Networks team and its partners will also offer educational opportunities throughout the show. Adding to its lineup of networking products, Access Networks will introduce a new entry-level access […]
Stealth Acoustics has added to its StingRay range of outdoor high-fidelity speakers, with the launch of a new 8″ three-way model. Capable of withstanding the harshest environmental conditions, the new StingRay 83 is based on the design of Stealth’s LRX-83 invisible speaker and is aimed at residential, commercial and marine applications. Producing a deep bass […]
Bryston has introduced the BDA-3.14 multi-function DAC (digital to analog converter) that adds an array of features to the BDA-3 DAC platform. The BDA-3.14 will be available from Bryston dealers beginning Q4 2019 and carry an MSRP of $4,195 USD. The BDA-3.14 offers streaming capability via a built-in music player that delivers access to network-connected […]
B-Tech AV Mounts announced a series of updates to its System X VESA 400 interface arms with micro-adjustment (both the standard and pop-out variations). Designed for assembling videowalls, menu boards and other multi-screen applications, the range provides customers with a clean and uncomplicated solution for mounting any medium to large size screen (up to 50 […]
The 8K Association (8KA), the cross-industry group focused on facilitating the growth of the 8K ecosystem, has announced that key performance attributes for 8K televisions have been defined as part of the 8KA technical program. Performance criteria were created in concert with the association’s membership which include leading consumer electronics brands, panel manufacturers and other […]
To accommodate the larger windows of today’s open-concept designs, Legrand introduces its new QMotion Wider Qadvanced Shades. Showing for the first time at CEDIA Expo 2019 in Booth 905, QMotion says that its Wider Qadvanced Shades are the only motorized shades on the market, hard-wired or battery-operated, available in sizes as large as 13 feet […]
During Integrate 2019 in Melbourne, CEDIA unveiled the winners of the 2019 CEDIA Awards Home Technology Professional competition for the Asia Pacific region. Winning projects were recognized in 12 categories and four subcategories at a cocktail reception at Melbourne Public in South Wharf. The celebration, sponsored by Control4, ran in conjunction with Integrate, Australia’s premier […]
Simply Reliable will announce a new feature for its smartOFFICE and designMACHINE in booth 3020 at CEDIA 2019 in September. The Ci4C4 Process (Control Integration for Control4) claims to eliminate days of work and opens opportunities to double or triple the efficiency of the integrator, which can translate into dramatic sales increases and reduced labor […]
AMETEK Electronic Systems Protection (SurgeX) just introduced its new Security Plus II Large Format Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) line, which will debut at CEDIA Expo in SurgeX booth #3643. The new UPS line is equipped with an isolation transformer and uses double-conversion technology to provide clean, continuous, and reliable power to AV systems, ensuring peak […]
CEDIA has opened registration and announced a new date for a key event. The 2019 Southeast Technology & Business Summit in Atlanta — previously scheduled for October 15 — will now be held October 29. The event is free to attend and will feature top industry manufacturers showcasing their products in an intimate atmosphere that […]
Parasound announced today that it is now the exclusive U.S. distributor for NorStone, a French manufacturer of what is says is “high quality and reasonably priced” audio/video equipment racks and speaker stands. NorStone’s products will be displayed and demonstrated with Parasound high-end electronics and Tekton Design speakers at Rocky Mountain Audio Fest, in Denver, Sept. […]
Stewart Filmscreen today introduced the all-new Balón Edge ultra-thin frame screen with a minimalistic black border finish. Both a residential and a commercial AV projection screen, the Balón Edge is designed for anywhere two-piece projection is needed. Like the original Balón Borderless, this new screen can be custom-fabricated in any size, up to 16 feet […]
Luxul has announced its technology lineup for CEDIA Expo 2019, taking place Sept. 12-14 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. In Legrand | AV’s booth 905, Luxul will exhibit a new wireless mesh solution and a cloud remote monitoring and management system, self-healing managed Gigabit switches, the next generation of wireless controller technology, “good, […]
RoseWater Energy Group, a provider of next-generation integrated energy management systems, has announced an expansion in their partnership with Alpine Power Systems. Alpine Power Systems, a nationwide solutions provider specializing in backup power, telecom, cable and motive power, currently manages RoseWater Energy Group’s installations of the HUB SB20 energy and storage system. Through an expanded […]
Denon today announced it is expanding its sound bar lineup with two premium options, the DHT-S516H and DHT-S716H, combining 4K HDMI inputs with ARC support. Building on the features found in the HEOS Bar and HEOS HomeCinema HS2 sound bars, the latest Denon sound bars both share several sound quality and connectivity improvements. They feature […]
Apple TV owners can now screen mirror multiple device types and up to four devices simultaneously with the new Ditto tvOS Receiver app. The Ditto app can screen mirror a number of device types to the Ditto tvOS Receiver including: Chrome OS Android Windows iOS iPadOS macOS Connections to the new Ditto tvOS Receiver are […]
MSE Audio announced this week the Rockustics OneSub and DubSub subwoofers to enhance outdoor audio experiences with low-frequency bass. The Rockustics OneSub and DubSub are designed with durable, rock enclosures and built with high-quality and innovative engineering to withstand rain, frost, snow and ice. The OneSub is a stand-alone, passive subwoofer requiring a sub amplifier […]
Marshall Electronics has just released the new CV503-WP All-Weather HD Miniature Camera, a successor to the Marshall CV502-WPM. Designed for use in any outdoor environments where dust, dirt and moisture become factors, the new CV503-WP utilizes a larger sensor and more powerful processors. The CV503-WP features interchangeable prime lenses, remote adjustable settings and protection from […]
