MSE Audio Debuts Rockustics SquareRoot Loudspeaker

MSE Audio announced the Rockustics SquareRoot 6.5 Coaxial Planter Speaker. Featuring weep holes to accommodate the watering of live plants, the SquareRoot is a fully-weatherproof, two-way, omnidirectional loudspeaker. Set to debut at CEDIA 2018, the SquareRoot 6.5 is a premium two-way outdoorloudspeaker with a 17-inch by 17-inch wide planter designed to accommodate live plants and […]

MSE Audio Debuts Rockustics SquareRoot Loudspeaker

CEDIA Acquires The Cinema Designer

CEDIA has announced the acquisition of The Cinema Designer in a move that will offer members preferential access to this award-winning home theater design software. The name has changed to The CEDIA Designer, which nicely aligns with the often-used acronym TCD. TCD is a cloud-based design tool that, minutes after entering room specs and design […]

CEDIA Acquires The Cinema Designer

Stealth Upgrades Speakers with LRX85

Invisible speaker company Stealth Acoustics will unveil the LRx85 invisible speaker system at CEDIA. A two panel solution for distributed audio, the new speaker is for home theaters and presentation spaces that require invisible sound — no visible speakers. The LRx85 uses Stealth’s proprietary FidelityGlass technology. The durable UV protected radiating panels ensure pleasing spacious […]

Stealth Upgrades Speakers with LRX85

Industry Veteran and Loudspeaker Designer Paul Hales Launches Theory Audio Design

Paul Hales has announced the launch of Theory Audio Design (Theory), a manufacturer of loudspeakers and speaker controllers, which will make its debut at CEDIA Expo 2018 in San Diego, Calif. Theory loudspeaker models consist of three in-wall and four slender on-wall models, featuring dual 5-inch, 6-inch and 8-inch woofers. Theory offers two subwoofer models […]

Industry Veteran and Loudspeaker Designer Paul Hales Launches Theory Audio Design

Savant to Intro New Audio Products at CEDIA

Savant has expanded its entertainment offerings for custom integrators with new options for IP Music Servers and in-wall invisible speakers. The new Savant IP Audio Music Server works with Savant’s family of IP Audio products to create a whole-house entertainment system in any zone simply by accessing the network. The IP Audio Music Server features […]

Savant to Intro New Audio Products at CEDIA

AudioControl to Unveil 70-Volt Amplifiers and More at CEDIA Expo

AudioControl will be expanding its amplifier offerings with the new CM line of 70-volt amplifiers, along with other new product introductions at CEDIA 2018, booth 2937. AudioControl’s 70-volt amplifier solutions, delivering 750 watts-per-channel with all channels driven, is aimed at both residential and commercial audio/video applications. AudioControl’s new CM Series 70-volt amplifiers offer DSP control […]

AudioControl to Unveil 70-Volt Amplifiers and More at CEDIA Expo

Stewart Filmscreen Updates Director’s Choice Masking System

The Stewart Director’s Choice continuous four-way masking screen system has been redesigned, creating a larger image size. Built with the same finishes and multiple screen material choices, the new Director’s Choice includes up to 30 percent more viewing area. The screen system for ‘deluxe’ home theaters, the Director’s Choice now features a slimmer frame that […]

Stewart Filmscreen Updates Director’s Choice Masking System

D-Tools’ Cloud Debuts

D-Tools announces the launch of its new Cloud offering – a multi-OS, web-accessible platform that enables a connected workflow and collaborative for internal and external stakeholders. D-Tools is now available in a scalable, simple-to-adopt, web-based solution that guides users from managing sales prospects, through quoting, system design and procurement. This new Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) application features […]

D-Tools’ Cloud Debuts

Kordz Intros PRS3 AOC HDMI Cable

Kordz has announced the PRS3 AOC HDMI cable, a thin and flexible cable for long length installs. The PRS3 AOC HDMI cable can deliver HDR/3D/4K/UHD/High frame rate to provide dependable high-quality signal distribution, and its head shell has now been reduced in size by 34% for even easier installation. The PRS3 AOC HDMI is distributed […]

Kordz Intros PRS3 AOC HDMI Cable

CEDIA Announces Smart Stage Schedule for 2018 Show

CEDIA Expo will launch two new programs, TechTalks and TechBites, on the Smart Stage. At CEDIA 2018, attendees are invited to experience TechTalks, a series of thought-provoking panels lead by industry authorities and TechBites, a fast-paced opportunity for brands to showcase their newest innovations to an audience of media and attendees. Both programs will take […]

CEDIA Announces Smart Stage Schedule for 2018 Show

Torus Power Isolation Transformers Provide Optimal Power and Protection for Residential AV Systems

  Torus Power will be exhibiting its full line of products at this year’s CEDIA Expo, September 6-8 in San Diego. There, Torus Power will showcase the benefits of using isolation transformers like the bestselling AVR and Wall Mount (WM) series of toroidal isolation transformers, as well as the smaller-sized TOT AVR, and the all-new […]

Torus Power Isolation Transformers Provide Optimal Power and Protection for Residential AV Systems

Atlantic Technology Expands with Fourteen New Products at CEDIA 2018

At 2018 CEDIA Expo, Atlantic Technology will be exhibiting their largest product expansion ever. This includes a mix of SKAA wireless home theater, multi-room and personal products, plus premium tower speakers, subwoofers and outdoor speakers. Booth #4347. NEW Wireless Multi-Room Streaming Speaker – Gatecrasher 1: Atlantic Technology’s first Wireless system is a beautiful, compact 2.1 […]

Atlantic Technology Expands with Fourteen New Products at CEDIA 2018

Leon Brings Design to the Forefront with New Products and Partnerships at CEDIA Expo

Continuing to lead the conversation on the importance of blending design with technology, Leon Speakers will be introducing a new suite of products at the 2018 CEDIA Expo (booth #5401) that do just that. Partnering with some of the biggest brands in the industry, Leon’s new innovations were designed to pair perfectly with some of […]

Leon Brings Design to the Forefront with New Products and Partnerships at CEDIA Expo

CEDIA Names 2018 Volunteers of the Year

CEDIA has announced the 2018 volunteers of the year. Each year, CEDIA recognizes three members: a new volunteer, a training volunteer,\ and an overall volunteer. These volunteers are nominated by staff for their efforts and contributions that help develop and refine CEDIA programs and offerings. Amanda Wildman — Volunteer of the Year; TruMedia Amanda joined […]

CEDIA Names 2018 Volunteers of the Year

Good Competition, The CEDIA Conundrum and Julie

Every business owner in every company hopes, especially when they invent or pioneer something unique, that their competition will be good. Bad competition tends to shred an industry and can lead to its eventual demise. For example, I have many friends that own AV integration firms — they love the good competition and loathe the […]

Good Competition, The CEDIA Conundrum and Julie

Audio Gear Group Will Launch Extended BLACK Brand at CEDIA 2018

Audio Gear Group is launching multiple new models in its BLACK high-performance line of upgraded speaker and electronics products. The BLACK series launch includes new in-ceiling and in-wall models, flexible new landscape and outdoor audio speakers, and a 4.2Kilowatt 11-channel pro-cinema-grade amplifier. Features of the BLACK series include: Thread-strip mounting and rust resistant machine bolts […]

Audio Gear Group Will Launch Extended BLACK Brand at CEDIA 2018

dARTS Launches New Home Theater Package

dARTS Theater (Digital Audio Reference Theater System), a sub-brand of MSE Audio, will use CEDIA to debut a new home theater package for living and family rooms. dARTS home theater solutions are digitally calibrated in an anechoic chamber where each system is tuned to within 0.5 dB of its reference response. The digital filters for […]

dARTS Launches New Home Theater Package

StormAudio Descends Upon CEDIA Expo 2018 with Renewed Force

At CEDIA Expo 2018, StormAudio’s 20-channel and 32-channel Immersive Audio Preamp/Processors will be featured in the Starke Sound (SR#8) and Alcons Audio USA (SR #12) home theater demonstrations, respectively. Additionally, the brand announces the appointment of Global Managing Director Oliver Thumerel, who headquartered in France, replaces Yves Trélohan. Olivier and the StormAudio team will be […]

StormAudio Descends Upon CEDIA Expo 2018 with Renewed Force

MSE Audio Adds Outdoor Audio with Rockustics Cherry Bomb

MSE Audio announced this week the Rockustics Cherry Bomb, which will debut at CEDIA 2018. Designed to blend into existing landscaping, the Rockustics’ Cherry Bomb’s design includes the subwoofer in the same cabinet that houses the midrange and tweeter. According to MSE, the Cherry Bomb provides full-range sound without running into the typical phasing issues […]

MSE Audio Adds Outdoor Audio with Rockustics Cherry Bomb

RTiQ Intelligent Remote Management Solution Is Downloadable

RTI today announced that its RTiQ intelligent remote monitoring solution is now available for free to RTI dealers. A remote management solution for RTI systems, the cloud-based RTiQ makes it possible for dealers to monitor their clients’ AV installations, get real-time notifications of failures and resolve issues. RTiQ can be configured to monitor RTI control […]

RTiQ Intelligent Remote Management Solution Is Downloadable

Luxul Intros P40 AC1200 WiFi Bridge + Range Extender

Luxul today announced the availability of its follow-up replacement to the P30 wireless extender, the new P40 AC1200 Wi-Fi Bridge + Range Extender. The P40 features leading-edge 802.11ac dual-band technology to deliver data rates up to 1200 Mbps (300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz band and 867 Mbps on 5 GHz band). The P40 offers an […]

Luxul Intros P40 AC1200 WiFi Bridge + Range Extender

New FIBBR Cable Sends 4K Uncompressed 165 Feet

At CEDIA, FIBBR will debut its new Crystal fiber optic active HDMI cable featuring a transparent jacket. Crystal’s design combines Data Display Channel (DDC) and Hot Plug Detection (HPD) signals in a single copper wire, using FIBBR’s TransFuture technology, two micro-controller units manage the signals for EDID and HDCP2.2 operation. The system includes a firmware […]

New FIBBR Cable Sends 4K Uncompressed 165 Feet

D-Tools Launches New Cloud-Based Platform

D-Tools will debut and demonstrate the upcoming release of its new Cloud offering in booth #2614 during CEDIA Expo, taking place September 6-8, 2018 in San Diego, Calif. There, the company will showcase its new Cloud platform — an affordable, multi-OS, web-accessible platform that enables a connected workflow and collaborative work environment for internal and […]

D-Tools Launches New Cloud-Based Platform

MSE Audio to Launch Premier Collection at CEDIA

MSE Audio announces the Premier Collection PC1.5, PC3.5, PC9.5, PC33.5 and PC-Surround II, all available in white. The Premier Collection in white will debut in booth 5313 at CEDIA 2018 in San Diego, Calif.Phase Technology’s Premier Collection, originally in black, is now available in a second color combination of white, which is set to arrive in early 2019. […]

MSE Audio to Launch Premier Collection at CEDIA

Design Judges Announced for the 2018 CEDIA Awards

CEDIA has announced the global design judges for this year’s CEDIA Awards, who will be assessing the design excellence of each project in the ‘Technology Meets Design’ and ‘Life Lived Best at Home’ categories. The design judges are as follows: Barry Goralnick (Barry Goralnick Architects, New York) Carol Kurth, FAIA, ASID, LEED AP (Carol Kurth […]

Design Judges Announced for the 2018 CEDIA Awards

Simply Reliable Releases New smartOFFICE Features for CEDIA 2018

Simply Reliable announces three new, key features in smartOFFICE designed to help online business process workflow. The new features include proposal sharing, automated zero setup and data exporting. smartOFFICE, created specifically for the custom integration industry, offers simple proposal generation and approval with e-commerce for client payment collection, project management, logistic support and business intelligence […]

Simply Reliable Releases New smartOFFICE Features for CEDIA 2018

Wisdom Audio to Launch Insight On-Wall P4m Loudspeaker and S10 Subwoofer at CEDIA

Wisdom Audio will demonstrate the P4m on-wall loudspeaker and S10 subwoofer at CEDIA. The line-up consists of three models available in two finishes (High Gloss Black and High Gloss White). The P4m features a 6-Bar orientable planar magnetic driver (same as the Sage ICS7-a) paired with two 5-inch Drivers. Mounted vertically, the P4m will precisely […]

Wisdom Audio to Launch Insight On-Wall P4m Loudspeaker and S10 Subwoofer at CEDIA

Just Add Power to Debut New OS and Adds 4K-over-IP PoE Daisy Chain Receiver

Just Add Power (J+P) will be at CEDIA to demonstrate its new 3G Ultra HD over IP Series Daisy Chain Receiver and launch Just OS, its family of firmware and app-based solutions for control and management of video distribution on any network. Just OS will feature the company’s latest firmware update, Every Switch Supported (ESS). […]

Just Add Power to Debut New OS and Adds 4K-over-IP PoE Daisy Chain Receiver

TV Template Intros TV Sizing Tool for Integrators

TV Template will be unveiling its news TV Template sizing kit at CEDIA 2018. TV Templates can reduce the number of TV returns, maximize TV sales and improve the customer experience. TV Templates are visual representations of TVs to give integrators and their customers the most accurate visual of the best size TV for their […]

TV Template Intros TV Sizing Tool for Integrators

New Amazon Echo Dot Wall-Mount for Origin Acoustics Valet System Debuts

Origin Acoustics is adding a wall-mount for the Amazon Echo Dot to its Valet system — the Dot Wall Mount. It will debut at CEDIA Expo. This is a simple way to integrate the Dot for music distribution and automation. In this offering is a clever mounting system that hides the Dot behind a speaker […]

New Amazon Echo Dot Wall-Mount for Origin Acoustics Valet System Debuts

RTI Adds New Tools and Services at CEDIA Expo

RTI today announced its product lineup for CEDIA Expo 2018, taking place Sept. 6-8 at the San Diego Convention Center. In Booth 2627, the company will be showcasing its new RTiQ intelligent remote monitoring solution, AV distribution solutions including the Miravue VIP-1 video-over-IP system and the latest version of RTI’s Integration Designer APEX programming software. […]

RTI Adds New Tools and Services at CEDIA Expo

MSE Audio to Feature Phase Technology HV Subwoofer at CEDIA 2018

MSE Audio is now shipping the HV101-LP, HV101-II and HV121-II subwoofers from Phase Technology. The HV subwoofer line features treated pulp drivers with high-excursion rubber surrounds. Each sub includes on-board DSP smart limiting to monitor and adjust output for dynamic, undistorted bass, along with a gain control, phase switch, variable crossover, left and right inputs […]

MSE Audio to Feature Phase Technology HV Subwoofer at CEDIA 2018