Today CEDIA announced that John Penney, executive vice president of Consumer Business Development and Strategic Partnerships for 20th Century Fox will deliver the 2018 CEDIA Expo Keynote. Penney’s keynote will focus on how the proliferation of direct-to-consumer services in tandem with the powerful hand of human and machine-based personalization will accelerate change in the content and distribution landscape and bring about […]

Savant has partnered with USAI Lighting to provide integrators with end-to-end lighting solutions for their integrators. Savant integrators will be able to offer their clients a selection of residentially focused USAI Lighting fixtures from six unique, popular product families encompassing hundreds of fixture options. The collaboration between Savant and USAI Lighting is focused on how tunable white and WRGB […]

Control4 Corporation is opening of 140 Control4 Certified Showrooms at Control4 Authorized Dealer locations across the U.S., Canada, UK, China, and Australia. Consumers in cities around the world can find a Certified Showroom location here and register to attend a local #C4Yourself Day event. The Control4 Certified Showroom program is designed to direct homeowners, architects, and designers in the market for smart […]

Crestron announced today its new line of Horizon keypads are available to order. Available in configurable single-gang models that combine up to four across, the new line offers designer aesthetics, better button feel, four different button styles, programmable multi-color backlighting, interchangeable custom top and bottom trim pieces and Cresnet wired communications. The Horizon line is available in single-gang and up to four keypads can […]

CEDIA has announced that Thomas Darling will join the CEDIA staff as the senior vice president of development and education. This newly created role will lead CEDIA’s professional development department, specifically focusing on strengthening the education programs and increasing the scope and quality of CEDIA’s curricula. Darling brings significant experience in higher education. For the last eight years he served as […]

Atlona has a new 4K matrix in the form of the AT-HDR-H2H-88MA — a 1RU eight input and eight output using HDMI 2.0b and support for all video resolutions, audio formats and color spaces in the HDMI 2.0b specification. The HDR-H2H-88MA supports 4K/UHD video at 60 Hz with 4:4:4 chroma sampling and HDMI data rates up to 18 Gbps (10-bit color). Stereo, unbalanced audio […]

When the the daughter of Joel Spira (deceased founder and former CEO of Lutron Electronics) introduced IVALO (at the time, a commercial lighting line only from Lutron), I was a bit skeptical on how it would do as a new brand within the this lighting and controls powerhouse family to be. The cost was extremely […]

THX Ltd today announced the launch of THX Standard, a consumer electronics rating website that provides objective and data-driven evaluations of the audio and visual fidelity of consumer electronics to help consumers make informed purchase decisions. Using industry standards and a proprietary testing methodology, THX engineers evaluate the factors that influence the audio and visual fidelity of consumer electronics. THX then publishes […]

Consumer demand for TV sets is poised to return to growth in 2018, according to the latest Worldwide TV Market Report from Futuresource Consulting. The recovery of several markets linked with a transition to 4K UHD models will drive trade value up by 5 percent to $85 billion. “We believe 4K UHD TV sets will ship over 100 million […]

MSE Audio, parent company of SoundTube Entertainment, Soundsphere, dARTS, Phase Technology, Induction Dynamics, SolidDrive and Rockustics, has announced the STNet IP enabled Pendant speakers are now shipping. The first pendants in the industry with Dante capability, the IPD-RS62-EZ and IPD-RS82-EZ use SoundTube’s BroadBeam Ring high-frequency dispersion technology for clear, understandable messaging and music over a wide area, even off-axis from […]

Savant has launched their Ambassador Program, designed to identify and recognize integration firms for their knowledge and proficiency across key Savant product categories. Savant Ambassadors are also recognized for their supportive role leading to product design enhancements and evaluating new technologies, including participation in Savant’s extensive Beta program. The Savant Ambassador Program officially kicks off in April, 2018 with a […]

Today Leon Speakers announced that it has acquired Terra Speakers, Maine-based manufacturer of rugged, all-weather speakers. Leon and Terra have a long history of working together. Terra’s All Climate FIVE line of all-weather loudspeakers was designed in partnership with Kaplan, and Leon’s Boundary Series outdoor speakers are made with drivers manufactured by Terra at its […]

ATEN Technology today launched its USB-C Dual-HDMI Mini Dock (UH3233), helping to transform SMB and consumer USB-C devices into dual monitor workstations. The slim and lightweight design of the mini dock makes it an ideal solution for individuals with businesses who want to maximize their workspace while easing their ability to travel. Supporting dual display mode and using USB-C connections […]

Crestron today announced its Crestron Pyng Luxury Home Automation platform now includes support for third-party A/V devices. Crestron has once again partnered with LG Electronics to extend IP control of their world-class Enterprise displays into the Luxury Residential market for LGs 2017 and 2018-series consumer OLED, SUPER UHD and UHD TVs.  LG’s TVs are the first displays to be included in […]

CEDIA members can now connect to the CEDIA Online Community on-the-go with the all-new CEDIA mobile app. The app provides a space for CEDIA members to engage with their peers and participate in lively discussions.   This development is part of CEDIA’s ongoing commitment to offer programs that make it easier for members to connect with one another, […]

Draper has announced TecVision XH800X UST ALR and CS1000X ALR, the latest additions to their TecVision line of ISF-certified, 8K-ready viewing surfaces. The TecVision XH800X UST ALR will debut at InfoComm 2018. TecVision XH800X UST ALR is a premium ambient light rejecting surface formulated for use with Ultra-Short Throw (UST) and short throw projectors in moderate to high […]

From the outside looking in, there doesn’t seem to be much of a distinction between the CE retail and AV install channels, yet the distinction is there. It may be somewhat blurred and move back and forth from time to time, but the line is there and residential AV pros need to be aware of […]

Vote NOW for the 7th Annual rAVe Readers’ Choice Awards The nominations are in and now you can go vote for the 7th Annual rAVe Readers’ Choice Awards! You nominated them and now it’s time for you to vote for the best of the best. Check out the list of the top companies and products […]

MuxLab just debuted a new 4×1 HDMI switcher (dubbed the Model 500437) with audio extraction and 4K/60 (4:4:4) and support for 12-bit Deep Color and 3D viewing. In addition, the switcher extracts digital audio from each source, and outputs it as S/PDIF Toslink or two-channel audio. Specifically, it extracts LPCM 2.0 or 5.1, Dolby 5.1 and DTS 5.1 audio and delivers […]

Tributaries just announced a major upgrade to the UHDS Slim line of HDMI cables. All UHDS cables are now certified 18Gbps by DPL Labs and the Imaging Science Foundation (ISF) — 18Gbps certification ensures 4K compatibility, enabling High Dynamic Range (HDR) and Deep Color. By increasing the wire gauge slightly from stranded 36AWG to solid 32 AWG, Tributaries […]

Halfway through a session on Crestron’s upcoming HTML5 touch panels, a friend who works there texted me, “Your excitement is the most entertaining [thing] I’ve seen thus far in a class.” What can I say? I’m looking forward to using the same tools as the rest of the software industry. I will have to brush […]

Maybe I’m a skeptic. I don’t think I am but, maybe. Having lived in technology for nearly 30 years, it’s not often a new tech product debuts that I get excited about. The iPhone was a giant WOW. Wireless networking was an “its about time” kind of moment as I was one of those power-travelers […]

Research from Parks Associates finds purchase intentions for smart home devices among U.S. broadband households have increased by 66 percent year over year, which will drive an accompanying increase in consumer expectations for premium and personalized technology experiences in all aspects of their digital lives. The IoT research firm will host the sessions for Integrated Life Day at InfoComm, June 5 in Las Vegas, […]

Screen Innovations (SI) has announced an update to its Zero Edge screen with the new Zero Edge Pro. Thirty-six screens in one and three bezel options: Small (1/2-inch), Medium (1-1/2-inches), or Large (2-inches). The Medium and Large options are available in twelve colors with an in-lay of hand-wrapped velvet or completely wrapped in velvet. Available colors are the […]

Lutron Electronics has signed an agreement to acquire Ketra, whose Natural Light solutions provide the highest-quality light — light that seamlessly emulates daylight in interior spaces. Founded in 2009 in Austin, Texas, Ketra offers lighting and control solutions that deliver beautiful, customizable light in residential and commercial environments. Ketra’s selection of light sources creates high-quality white, pastels and saturated colors, which enhance the look of […]

Extron is shipping the new DXP HD 4K PLUS Series of HDMI matrix switchers that support signals up to 4K/60 with 4:4:4 chroma sampling.They support HDMI 2.0b specifications, including data rates up to 18 Gbps, HDR, Deep Color up to 12-bit, 3D, and HD lossless audio formats. These HDCP 2.2 compliant matrix switchers incorporate Extron technologies such as SpeedSwitch, EDID Minder, […]

AVidea Group (AViG) announces two new iminate products, the keypad and the simmer. The backlit keypad is available in four versions: the Keypad HV (high voltage) installs in a standard wall box and accepts either AC or DC power. It’s two-button Decora design is for three-way switch applications. The Keypad LV (low voltage) is for those locations where high voltage wiring […]

Klipsch just introduced its first discrete, small aperture custom installation speakers, designed to deliver high-performance sound for distributed audio applications in a form factor that they claim disappears in any environment. The Klipsch Professional Series Reference Small Aperture speakers are a premium sound solution designed to minimize the visual footprint in the room. The Klipsch Professional Series Reference Small Aperture series consists […]

MSE Audio announces the Escape Series from Rockustics. Designed to mimic the look of landscape lighting, the weather-proof Escape Series brings Rockustic’s audio quality to discreet, attractive enclosures that will blend seamlessly into your outdoor environment. For a complete, packaged solution, Rockustics offers the Music Garden system, consisting of four spike-mounted satellite speakers and one in-ground subwoofer with a high-excursion 8” […]

InfoComm 2018 will bring back Center Stage to the trade show floor, June 6-8 in Las Vegas. The Center Stage sessions will explore how to increase audience engagement through personalized and immersive experiences by way of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR), wearable technology, human-centered user interfaces and more. Leading thinkers and practitioners from the fields of […]

Rockustics has announces the new MusicGarden landscape loudspeakers. The MusicGarden system is sold as a package including four MG4 satellite speakers and one MG SUB8 subwoofer. Additional MG4 satellites can be added to expand the size of the system. Designed to provide discreet, directional audio in an attractive enclosure, the MusicGarden system consists of four spike-mounted satellite speakers featuring high-powered […]

Clarus is introducing its first-ever line of AC Power Conditioners: Duet, Sextet, Octet and the flagship Clarus Power. The Clarus Power Conditioners will be available in four models — three Power Blocks and one 2U-component rack-mountable unit. The Power Blocks are: Duet, a two-outlet model; Sextet, a six-outlet model and Octet, an eight-outlet model. The Clarus Power component model has eight outlets. As with all […]