FIBARO Adds Dimmer 2 Smart Lighting Device to Connected Home Ecosystem

FIBARO has introduced the Dimmer 2, a light module able to control, switch and dim lights. Dimmer 2 gives consumers the ability to add enhanced smart features with a behind the scenes module to any light switch without sacrificing aesthetic or design. A Z-Wave Plus certified device, Dimmer 2’s specially designed algorithm allows it to automatically recognize the […]

FIBARO Adds Dimmer 2 Smart Lighting Device to Connected Home Ecosystem

Sony Electronics Shows Latest 4K Home Theater Projector at CES

Sony Electronics is showcasing their latest in 4K home theater projection in the form of the VPL-VW5000ES. Unveiled at last year’s CEDIA Expo, the VPL-VW5000ES is the first projector designed specifically for home cinema use that features 4K resolution powered by a laser light engine that provides 5,000 lumens of brightness, is compatible with High Dynamic Range (HDR), emulates the new BT.2020 color […]

Sony Electronics Shows Latest 4K Home Theater Projector at CES

rAVe Founder Gary Kayye to Present on Social Marketing at ISE 2016

The InfoComm FlashTrack entitled Social Media Marketing for AV Pros, takes place on Wednesday, 10 Feb 2016 at 15:00-15:20 on Stand 12-N100 at Integrated Systems Europe 2016 – Europe’s largest tradeshow for the professional AV and electronic systems industry. Co-taught by rAVe founder Gary Kayye and Social Media Expert Kayla Blevins, the session is designed to help AV integrators and manufacturers, in […]

rAVe Founder Gary Kayye to Present on Social Marketing at ISE 2016

Wolf to Debut Two 4K-Ready D-ILA Home Cinema Projectors at CES

Wolf Cinema will release upgrades to four existing home theater projectors as well as two new projector and processor ensembles, built around sixth-generation, three-chip D-ILA light engine technologies. According to Wolf, the existing four platforms – models SDC-8, SDC-10, SDC-12 and SDC-15 – have been upgraded to provide for compatibility with Ultra HD/4K consumer video content.  Starting at […]

Wolf to Debut Two 4K-Ready D-ILA Home Cinema Projectors at CES

AudioControl Ships New Multi-Zone Matrix-Amplifier: The Director ModelM6400

Audiocontrol is now shipping the Director Model M6400, its new high power matrixing amplifier with DSP control. The Director Model M6400, part of AudioControl’s new Matrix M Series, builds upon the success of AudioControl’s ‘The Director’ DSP Series driving sixteen channels of amplification in a 2U chassis that delivers 65 watts per channel at 8 ohms, 100 watts per channel […]

AudioControl Ships New Multi-Zone Matrix-Amplifier: The Director ModelM6400

Better Fleet Management for AV Pros

It’s been my repeated observation over the years from getting to know AV pros all over Canada and the United States that AV pros, regardless of where they’re located, have more in common with each other than they have differences. That applies to both the people who make a career out of the AV business, […]

Better Fleet Management for AV Pros

CEDIA Announced Largest Ever Training at ISE 2016

The CEDIA training programme for ISE 2016 will be the most comprehensive ever for home technology professionals. Attendees will be able to access 32 training sessions over five days, on a vast range of technology and business topics with places available for booking now. CEDIA’s training will include three education pathways: Technician, Designer and Networking. […]

CEDIA Announced Largest Ever Training at ISE 2016

CEDIA Announces 2016 Board of Directors

CEDIA has announced the 2016 volunteer board of directors. The board has three new directors: John Clancy, Ken Erdmann and Greg Margolis, as well as two re-elected directors: Michael Pope and Joe Whitaker. The CEDIA board also chose to appoint a new director, Jeremy Sweet, who will join the CEDIA board of directors for a […]

CEDIA Announces 2016 Board of Directors

Channel Vision Intros IR-5011 All-In-One IR Repeater System

Channel Vision has launched its IR-5011 IR Repeater Kit. This kit repeats the remote codes the most popular cable boxes such as Uverse, Cisco, Motorola and Scientific Atlanta. Using what Channel Vision class self-modifying software to adjust the IR code of each equipment provider, the new IR Repeater kit gives the user reliable performance. The kit includes an improved […]

Channel Vision Intros IR-5011 All-In-One IR Repeater System

Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens Premiers on Christie 4K Projectors and 388 MicroTiles

Christie answered the call Monday night to bring a unique experience to guests attending the world premiere of Star Wars: The Force Awakens by providing spectacular red carpet displays. “Disney and Christie have been sharing projection and display ideas and innovations for several years now to provide audiences with unparalleled moviegoing experiences,” said Michael Kern, […]

Two New BenQ Projectors Launch Aimed at Home and Commercial

BenQ America launched two new projectors int he form of the TH670 and MH741. Both are spec’d at 10,000:1 contrast ratio, 3,000 (TH670) or 4,000 (MH741) ANSI lumens of brightness and native 1080p resolution. The TH670 is aimed at home entertainment, while the MH741 is spec’d for medium- to large-size conference rooms, training rooms, classrooms and houses of worship. Among a variety […]

Two New BenQ Projectors Launch Aimed at Home and Commercial

James Loudspeaker Offers Built-to-Match Sound Bars for Curved LCD Displays

James Loudspeaker has announced the availability of built-to-match curved sound bars to accommodate the demand for curved displays and screens. Each curved bar is custom built per the specific geometry of the TV or screen, giving integrators a vital tool to deliver superb audio performance along with seamless cosmetics. The curved geometry option is available on the SPL-3, SPL-5 […]

James Loudspeaker Offers Built-to-Match Sound Bars for Curved LCD Displays

Antelope Audio Intros Two Thunderbolt-Compatible Devices: Orion32+ and Orion Studio

Antelope Audio announced that Orion32+ and Orion Studio, are now compatible with Apple Thunderbolt technology — and both are shipping. Orion32+ follows its predecessor, Orion32, which launched three years ago as a 32-channel interface solution in a 1U rack. Orion32+ is now Antelope’s flagship interface and features Thunderbolt compatibility, improved dynamic range, claiming zero latency […]

Antelope Audio Intros Two Thunderbolt-Compatible Devices: Orion32+ and Orion Studio

RTI Ships New KX1 Multi-Room Audio Keypad

RTI today announced its new KX1 multi-room audio keypad is now shipping. Specifically designed to control distributed audio within rooms or zones across any home or business environment, the innovative keypad simplifies the user experience through a color OLED display, two-way control capabilities, backlit volume, programmable hard buttons, and more. RTI’s KX1 features a 1.2-inch […]

RTI Ships New KX1 Multi-Room Audio Keypad

ISE 2016 — You GOTTA Go! This Is an ACTUAL International Show

Integrated Systems Europe (ISE), the largest AV trade show in THE WORLD, will deliver an unprecedented experience for exhibitors and attendees in 2016 through a wide selection of events, conferences and innovative new features around the show. These are scheduled to take place before and during the exhibition that will take place from 9-12 February 2016 at the RAI, Amsterdam. […]

ISE 2016 — You GOTTA Go! This Is an ACTUAL International Show

Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens Premiers on Christie 4K Projectors and 388 MicroTiles

Christie answered the call Monday night to bring a unique experience to guests attending the world premiere of Star Wars: The Force Awakens by providing spectacular red carpet displays. “Disney and Christie have been sharing projection and display ideas and innovations for several years now to provide audiences with unparalleled moviegoing experiences” said Michael Kern, Disney’s VP, […]

Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens Premiers on Christie 4K Projectors and 388 MicroTiles

FX Luminaire Introduces Copper LED Up Light, Plus Other New Lighting Products

FX Luminaire has announced the release of six new products, including the NR, the company’s first copper LED up light. FX Luminaire says the NR is engineered to withstand coastal conditions and other harsh outdoor environments. Each fixture is compatible with the Luxor system and includes four colored filters (amber, blue, green, and clear frosted) for […]

FX Luminaire Introduces Copper LED Up Light, Plus Other New Lighting Products

Twist Takes Aim at Whole Home (Err, Apartment) Audio

Offering an LED/Speaker combo, Twist — a new company that plans to ship its CR90 LED light with a built-in speaker — will ship in Early 2016. Unlike nearly every other entry-level LED/Speaker combo product, Twist does not require a Wi-Fi HUB or any sort of wireless controller — you just screw in the LED’s […]

Twist Takes Aim at Whole Home (Err, Apartment) Audio

YOU NEED TO STAY ALL FOUR DAYS: Dr. Michio Kaku to Present Friday’s Closing Keynote at ISE

Friday’s Closing Keynote at ISE 2016 will be given by Dr. Michio Kaku, one of the world’s leading scientific figures. He is a recognized expert in Einstein’s unified field theory and his unparalleled skill in predicting trends affecting business, commerce and finance based on the latest scientific research. I’ve assigned Kaku’s book, PHYSICS OF THE […]

YOU NEED TO STAY ALL FOUR DAYS: Dr. Michio Kaku to Present Friday’s Closing Keynote at ISE

Extron Ships 4K HDMI Matrix Switchers with Audio De-Embedding

Extron is shipping its DXP 1616 HD 4K and DXP 168 HD 4K, the first two models in a new series of high performance HDMI matrix switchers for resolutions up to 4K (capable of 4096×2160 @30Hz at 4:4:4 and 4096×2160 @60Hz at 4:2:0). They are HDCP compliant, and support data rates to 10.2 Gbps, Deep Color […]

Extron Ships 4K HDMI Matrix Switchers with Audio De-Embedding

SnapAV’s Strong Launches Improved Rack Line

SnapAV’s Strong line has just announced the launch of their revamped Custom and Evolve series racks, designed specifically for custom AV installers. The redesigned product lines, with improvements based on dealer feedback, demonstrate Strong’s commitment to continuously providing innovative and high quality products with features that make every installation faster and easier. Strong says that […]

SnapAV’s Strong Launches Improved Rack Line

Schadenfreude and the Art of Fixing Other People’s Mistakes

Clients left in the lurch by AV pros who had no business ever calling themselves an AV pro in the first place is a very real issue in this business. As AV pros, we often feel a sense of schadenfreude (perverse joy at someone else’s misery) when looking at pictures of botched projects. I know […]

Schadenfreude and the Art of Fixing Other People’s Mistakes

New Crestron DigitalMedia I/O Cards Enable Distribution of HDCP 2.2 Protected 4K Content

Crestron is now shipping five new HDCP 2.2 compliant DigitalMedia input and output cards, making it possible to upgrade DM systems to distribute HDCP 2.2 protected 4K content (color bit depth up to 4:4:4 @ 30Hz and 4:2:0 @ 60Hz). To add HDCP 2.2 sources, systems integrators need only switch out the currently installed DM […]

New Crestron DigitalMedia I/O Cards Enable Distribution of HDCP 2.2 Protected 4K Content

Just Add Power Announces 2G+4+ Video Tiling Processor

The Just Add Power 2G+4+ video tiling processor is a 1U rackmountable 2G+4+ device with ImagePlay, shown at this year’s CEDIA Expo in Dallas, which can take four or more HDMI sources and display them on a single screen (or multiple single screens) in 1080p in an array of viewing modes. A single source device […]

Just Add Power Announces 2G+4+ Video Tiling Processor

K-array Ships Three New Speakers

K-array’s KU26 compact subwoofers, integrated with one 6” Neodymium transducer and one 6” passive radiator, are now shipping. With a frequency range of 45Hz to 300Hz, the KU26 is a companion for the K-array Lyzard, Vyper and Tornado speakers. Its Neodymium transducer has a double voice coil (16 Ω + 16 Ω) for selectable impedance settings allowing […]

K-array Ships Three New Speakers

CEDIA’s Tech Forum London Review

Over 120 industry professionals attended the CEDIA Tech Forum and AGM on 25th November at the British Library, where they benefited from a full day of training, and enjoyed an informative keynote speech from Frost & Sullivan. For CEDIA members, the day concluded with CEDIA revealing its new EMEA Board of Directors and announcing exciting industry news, including an […]

CEDIA’s Tech Forum London Review

Auralex Ships SonoLite Kits

Auralex Acoustics has started shipping the SonoLite product range. Modeled after the company’s Studiofoam Roominator Kits, SonoLite SonoKits are modular configurations of Auralex’s SonoLite Panels and SonoLite Bass Traps. They offer the same performance as the Studiofoam, with a velour fabric covering. SonoLite SonoKits are marketed as a cost-effective, acoustical kit for home theaters and corporate production studios. The SonoLite […]

Auralex Ships SonoLite Kits

New CEDIA EMEA Board Announced

After counting the votes, CEDIA revealed the new EMEA Board of Directors at its recent AGM and Tech Forum that took place on Wednesday 25th November at The British Library in London. Out of the impressive selection of nominees, CEDIA members voted for their fellow peers whom they believed will make a significant contribution to the future of the […]

New CEDIA EMEA Board Announced

CEDIA Offers Network Training

Build the networking skills you need to perform more efficient installs with less unbillable time spent at the jobsite. If you are spending eight hours on what should be a one-hour service call, you are missing out on other job opportunities. If you are hiring a subcontractor to install your customers’ network and bringing in an […]

CEDIA Offers Network Training

Service Efficiencies: Don’t Roll A Truck Twice

Time is money, and, for that matter, money is money. Everything your company does needs to focus on making the best use of both. Efficiency is everything, not just in project design and installation, but in after-install service as well. Your service techs need to follow processes and function as efficiently as your installers do. […]

Service Efficiencies: Don’t Roll A Truck Twice

On Why We Don’t Have the Shiniest Toys Anymore

AV people used to have the coolest toys. Look back not that many years to the first AV touchpanels you saw; people oohed a bit, they ah-ed a bit and — if the installer soldered the nine-pin D-sub correctly — were impressed when the touch of one (soft) button not only turned on a room’s […]

On Why We Don’t Have the Shiniest Toys Anymore

RoseWater Energy Group Launches Floor Planning Program

RoseWater Energy Group, a provider of next-generation integrated energy management products, has launched a new floor planning program to provide dealers selling RoseWater’s Energy Management Hub with a full display model to demo and power their showroom and servers. With this financing option, dealers purchasing the RoseWater Energy Management Hub can apply for a one […]

RoseWater Energy Group Launches Floor Planning Program