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SurgeX Launches Cervella Remote Monitoring System

RS Staff — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 00:24:24 GMT

SurgeX has launched Cervella, the newest addition to a line of IP-addressable energy intelligent and power management solutions designed to securely provide detailed system information and remote functionality. Cervella, when used in combination with SurgeX's new Axess platform, delivers

Niles Releases Four New Loudspeaker Lines

RS Staff — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 22:49:53 GMT

Niles has introduced four new lines of loudspeakers custom designed to meet the needs of light commercial installations. Nile's new CM Ceiling Mount Architectural Loudspeakers. The introduction of the new Niles SW6.5 & SW8 subwoofers, CM Ceiling Mount Architectural Louds

Revel Finalizes Performa3 Loudspeakers Lineup

RS Staff — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 22:44:26 GMT

Harman 's Revel has finalized the models, specs and availability of its upcoming Performa3 loudspeakers. The Revel Performa3 Series is a complete range of home theater and music loudspeakers that incorporates engineering and aesthetic enhancements to the original Performa Series, the compa

AMX Releases Modero X Series Touch Panels

RS Staff — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 22:15:07 GMT

AMX has released the 7- and 10-inch Modero X Series Touch Panels. The smaller, widescreen versions belong to a family of touch panels that were designed to incorporate multi-touch capabilities such as gesturing, swiping and tapping. “95 percent of the success of a control system is the u

HydraConnect Releases New Control4 HDMI Processor

RS Staff — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 21:27:40 GMT

HydraConnect LLC has released the second generation of its flagship HDMI processor for Control4 systems, the HSS-2. The HSS-2 increases stereo capability from 8 zones to 16 zones, while retaining all of the leading edge capabilities of the HSS-1. “The HSS-2 expands HydraConnect LLC’s o

Savant Offers First Mac Computer App

RS Staff — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 16:42:21 GMT

Savant Systems, which has embraced the Apple platform since its launch, now is offering a new application that enables users to access the control functionality of their Savant SmartSystems from the desktop of their Mac OS X computer. The app matches the look and functionality of Savant's iOS apps already available fo

Stewart Launches Commercial Training

RS Staff — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 16:19:37 GMT

Stewart Filmscreen ’s new certified CTS Commercial Training program builds on the company’s Residential Training Program, while also providing professional accreditation approved for InfoComm certification credit. The training program offers CTS/CTS-I/CTS-D certified professional courses, providing 15 Renewal Unit c

AVAD Debuts Commercial ProAV Pocket Guide

RS Staff — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 00:31:42 GMT

AVAD LLC debuted its 2012 Commercial ProAV Pocket Reference Guide at InfoComm 2012. The AVAD Commercial ProAV Pocket Guide is a comprehensive product handbook that offers a selection of the industry's premier product lines. Designed to supply useful information in a handy, easy-to-use for

Stewart Introduces CIMA Screen Line

RS Staff — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 17:48:55 GMT

Stewart Filmscreen Corporation has introduced CIMA, a new screen line offering standard configurations and sizes for projects that are less need specific, but still demand quality, durability and performance. “Our team set out to create the high-quality screen solutions for a broad rang

Clare Controls Adds Online Training

RS Staff — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 17:35:06 GMT

Clare Controls, a provider of configurable automated systems for residential and commercial applications, has launched the ClareHome Virtual Training program, an interactive online training program that provides attendees with an experience that mirrors the traditional classroom setting.

Sony Reduces Prices on Conferencing Systems

RS Staff — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 17:08:59 GMT

Stampede Presentation Products Inc . revealed that, effective immediately, it was reducing the list price on three Sony Video Conferencing Systems by as much as 44 percent. Stampede is the exclusive North American distributor of Sony Video Conferencing equipment. Over the last year, the co

Runco Added to Magnolia Design Centers

Jeremy J. Glowacki — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 23:00:15 GMT

Runco hopes to increase its brand visibility through a new partnership with Best Buy’s Magnolia Design Centers. There are fewer than 20 Magnolia Design Centers, half of which are located in California, but their high-end, demo-centric stores promise to offer more consumer awareness of a brand long synonymous with the

AMX Celebrates Anniversary, Ships SP Models

RS Staff — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 19:33:12 GMT

AMX , celebrating its 30th year in business this year, began shipping SP models of its Enova DVX All-In-One Presentation Switchers on May 31, three weeks ahead of schedule. The AMX Enova DVX-3155HD-SP All-In-One Presentation Switcher. “I know I speak for everyone at AMX when I

SurgeX Offers Smart Energy Mgmt Trainings

RS Staff — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 18:28:27 GMT

SurgeX is offering multiple training sessions at its InfoComm 2012 booth, focused on SurgeX's new IP-addressable products. There will also be a session on AC Power, Grounding, and Power Conditioning for AV systems, which explores contemporary power management issues and solutions, including the patented Advanced Serie

Savant Partners with QMotion Shades

RS Staff — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 18:18:20 GMT

Savant Systems has added QMotion Shades to its Partners in Excellence cooperative program to enable compatibility between Savant’s control systems and QMotion’s wireless motorized window shades. Current QMotion models boast a battery life of five years and are RF-controlled. "Our alignment with Savant will provide

Paradise Theater Earns Rare Harman Certification

Jeremy J. Glowacki — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 17:38:55 GMT

Sam Cavitt and his team at Paradise Theater have completed the Masters level certification from Harman International to calibrate high-performance audio systems using ARCOS (Adaptive Room Correction and Optimization System). Paradise Theater is just one of four companies in the world to have achieved the Masters c

Savant Adds Imerge to Partners Program

RS Staff — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 16:47:34 GMT

Savant Systems LLC has added Imerge to its Partners in Excellence cooperative program. Based in Cambridge, England, Imerge is a manufacturer of audio and media servers. In 2011, the company was acquired by the Prism Sound Group, which manufactures a range of professional equipment for audio applications. Since

Lutron Opens Entries for Excellence Awards

RS Staff — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 16:44:37 GMT

Lutron Electronics has made the call for entries for its 2012 Excellence Awards, an annual competition for Lutron’s Residential System Providers. New for 2012 is the ability to submit an entry as a video testimonial, including a tour of the project, interviews, etc. Entries will be accepted through 5 p.m. EST on

CEA Launches Working Group for 4K

RS Staff — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 16:42:43 GMT

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is launching a new initiative related to next-generation high-definition television with the formation of its “4K” Working Group. The 4K Working Group will serve as a forum for manufacturers, retailers and content providers to define 4K technology, discuss 4K content optio

CEDIA Details Future Technology Pavilion

RS Staff — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 06:10:52 GMT

CEDIA has unveiled key details surrounding the CEDIA EXPO 2012 Future Technology Pavilion. This future home environment will feature technology solutions that will be integrated to create the next generation of the smart home — the fully intuitive home — set to arrive in the next four years, according to CEDIA.

Dolby Reveals Dolby Atmos Global Locations

RS Staff — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 05:59:39 GMT

Dolby Laboratories has revealed the first locations selected to offer Dolby Atmos . The following theaters, post houses and Dolby offices will be the first in the world to provide the technology: United States and Canada ·AMC Barrywoods 24 (Kansas City, MO) ·AMC Burbank 16 (Burbank, CA) ·AMC Cent

Yamaha Intros New Network AV Receivers

RS Staff — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 05:53:05 GMT

Yamaha Corporation of America , AV Division has introduced the all-new 2012 models of its AVENTAGE family of network AV receivers with the 9.2-channel RX-A3020 (150W x 9) and RX-A2020 (140W x 9), as well as the 7.2-channel RX-A1020 (110W x 7), RX-A820 (100W x 7) and RX-A720 (90W x 7) models. New 2012 features inclu

Autonomic Redesigns Mirage Media Server

Jeremy J. Glowacki — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 16:18:26 GMT

Autonomic's hopes that its new Mirage media server will successfully address multi-room audio applications without offending music enthusiasts seeking a high-resolution digital music player with USB output that supports up to 24-bit/192kHz output. The new Mirage Media Server MMS-5A, which replaces the company's MMS-5,

Infinitec Unveils Android-based HDMI Pocket TV

RS Staff — Sat, 09 Jun 2012 00:19:51 GMT

Infinitec , a startup company lead by a small team of engineers, programmers and designers, has introduced the Pocket TV, an Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) based HDMI dongle that converts any TV into a Smart TV. The Pocket TV operates as a fully functioning micro-computer the size of your thumb with a processing

Chief Adds Ceiling-Mounted Flat Panel Solutions

RS Staff — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 23:54:09 GMT

Chief plans to introduce a new generation of flat panel ceiling mount solutions. Chief will introduce the LCM2X2U Ceiling Mount this fall. Single-display ceiling mounts Features of the single ceiling mounts include continuous tilt ranges with four set locking points that eli

Lodging Innovations Launches Cleat Mount

RS Staff — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 22:39:48 GMT

Lodging Innovations, LLC has introduced its first consumer product, the Cleat Mount, installation friendly TV wall mount. Designed for sheet rock walls with wood or metal studs, the Cleat Mount provides safe and reliable wall mounting for TV's up to 75 pounds and is UL* Listed.

Premier Mounts' GB-AVSTOR Line Plenum-Rated

RS Staff — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 22:08:30 GMT

Premier Mounts ' false ceiling equipment storage boxes, the GB-AVSTOR series, are now plenum-rated and permitted to be installed within environmental air spaces. Equipment installed in air-handling spaces, or plenums, must meet installation code requirements for smoke and flammability perf

CEDIA Adds Early Bird Pricing

RS Staff — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 18:36:17 GMT

CEDIA EXPO registration is now open, and the organization has revealed new early bird pricing options, additions to the show line-up, and new ways to connect with fellow industry professionals. CEDIA has adjusted the pricing structure for CEDIA EXPO 2012. Register before July 13 and you will be eligible for 40 p

HES Adds Ten New Members

RS Staff — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 17:15:23 GMT

Home Entertainment Source (HES) has added ten new members from all over the country. John Cosgrove from Lee Hartman and Sons (left) with Jon Krueger from HES (right). “We are very happy with the momentum we are continuing to build with our manufacturer partners, our HES excl

AVAD Offers Digital Media Players

RS Staff — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 16:57:13 GMT

AVAD LLC is now offering professional systems integrators professional-grade digital media players and digital content creation services. Available now exclusively at AVAD, the PROconnect Media Players utilize the latest Intel technologies to provide integrators with an advanced and easy-to-use source for digital

Harman JBL Adds Installation Gallery

RS Staff — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 16:25:47 GMT

Harman 's JBL Synthesis has added its Installation Gallery to its website, jblsynthesis.com. The newly launched Installation Gallery is a showcase for the best custom-installation home theaters created by JBL Synthesis dealers and distributors. “JBL Synthesis loudspeakers and electronics are at the heart of ma

Klipsch Reissues Early Stereo Recordings

RS Staff — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 16:19:35 GMT

Klipsch has reissued KlipschTape, representing the best of the original Klipsch reel-to reel master tapes. After half a century, brand fans now have the opportunity to own a piece of company and overall industry history. Originally conceived in 1956 by Paul W. Klipsch, audio pioneer and company founder, KlipschT

Draper Europe Moves, Expands Facilities

RS Staff — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:13:14 GMT

Draper Europe AB has invested in a new, larger facility nearby the harbor complex in Halmstad, Sweden. Draper Europe's new facility will be located near the south exit to Halmstad, Sweden. Draper Europe outgrew its existing plant after the take-over of the window covering pro

Tigerpaw Releases Enhanced Web Services API

RS Staff — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:04:01 GMT

Tigerpaw Software Inc . has released an expanded Application Program Interface (API). This version of the API enhances Tigerpaw Software’s ability to integrate with applications and further expands Tigerpaw’s solution by offering billing integration. The Tigerpaw Web Services API enables users to securely query an

Mitsubishi LCD Added to Crestron Connected

RS Staff — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 18:58:53 GMT

Crestron has added the Mitsubishi Electric Visual Solutions America LDT462V 46-inch LCD flat panel display to its growing list of Crestron Connected devices. The Crestron Connected initiative provides the framework for a distributed cloud-based control system. The initiative is designed to ensure stability and c

Control4 Certifies Sharp XV-Z30000 Projector

RS Staff — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 18:41:24 GMT

Control4 has certified the XV-Z30000 home theater projector, from Sharp Electronics Marketing Company of America (SEMCA), a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation. The XV-Z30000 has passed rigorous interoperability tests to ensure that it integrates seamlessly with Control4 home automation systems. The XV-Z

NuVo Adds Morris Tait as Southwest Rep

RS Staff — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 18:11:21 GMT

NuVo Technologies has partnered with Morris Tait Associates , a group of manufacturers’ representatives covering the United States’ southwest-most region, in the sales of its line of whole home audio systems, speakers, and source components. Founded in 1963, Morris Tait Associates takes a cerebral approach to rep

Leon Speakers Launches Commercial Division

RS Staff — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 17:39:17 GMT

Leon Speakers has launched its new Commercial Division that will focus on creating high quality, custom tailored audio solutions for luxury hospitality, telepresence and boardroom applications. The company's Commercial Division will make its official debut at InfoComm 2012, booth N1808, displaying a comprehensive

Wharfedale Appoints SSV as New York Rep

RS Staff — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 17:16:54 GMT

Sound Import, LLC , the exclusive U.S. distributor for Wharfedale loudspeakers, has appointed Specialty Sound and Vision (SSV) of Montvale, NJ as its New York Metro area manufacturer's representative. "Specialty Sound and Vision is New York's largest rep firm dedicated exclusively to the sales and support of hig

Tony Grimani Earns Technology Patent

RS Staff — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 17:09:23 GMT

Anthony Grimani has received a U.S. Patent for new "measurement and optimization of sound systems using a sliding band integration curve." Grimani has developed the Sliding Band Integration Curve (SBIC), a technique for measuring the electro-acoustic response of sound systems in small rooms so that measurements and

Russound Ships SLK Single Line Keypad

RS Staff — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 16:56:26 GMT

Russound has introduced its new SLK Single Line Keypad designed for individual zone control of the C-Series MCA-C3 and MCA-C5 multiroom audio systems. Russound's SLK Single Line Keypad. This single-gang keypad designed for basic zone control contains powerful features beneath

CEDIA Releases 'Size and Scope' Report

RS Staff — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 16:34:59 GMT

CEDIA has released key findings from the first 'Size and Scope of the Residential Electronic Systems Market' report. This research project provided trend analysis, evaluated the total economic value of the industry, identified each dealer channel’s level of significance, and more. CEDIA will be conducting this r

D-Tools Re-Designs Website

RS Staff — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 16:20:57 GMT

D-Tools Inc . has launched its newly re-designed website located at d-tools.com . D-Tools new website features improved navigation tools that enhance usability and increase the speed of locating the information visitors are seeking, the company says. In addition, the overall visual aesthetics have been updated for

Atlona Holds Webinar on EDID

RS Staff — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 16:02:14 GMT

Atlona will hold an AtlonaAcademy training webinar on June 6 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. PDT. The focus of the webinar is to explain EDID and how it works. Attendees will learn all aspects of EDID, including how native EDID works, using the best practices in order to properly manage EDID in complex systems, as we

Extron Launches XTP Certification Program

RS Staff — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 15:42:15 GMT

Extron Electronics has introduced the XTP System Certification program for AV system designers and integrators. The program consists of online and instructor-led training for design and implementation of enterprise-wide digital systems based on Extron’s XTP CrossPoint Systems. XTP CrossPoint is a flexible signal s

Savant Adds Mobotix to Partners in Excellence

RS Staff — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 15:32:13 GMT

Savant Systems LLC has added Mobotix to their Partners in Excellence cooperative program. Headquartered in Langmeil, Germany, Mobotix is a software company with in-house hardware development in the area of digital, high-resolution and network-based video security solutions. The company focuses on delivering compre

Yamaha Readies 2012 Aventage AVR Series

Joseph Palenchar, TWICE — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 19:49:56 GMT

Yamaha has added Apple AirPlay, 4K by 2K HDMI passthrough and up-scaling, and Zone B HDMI output to all A/V receivers (AVRs) in its third-generation Aventage series, whose prices range from a suggested $699 to $2,199. The series' two 9.2-channel AVRs are the $2,199-suggested 9x150-watt RX-A3020 and 9x140-watt $1,699

Procella Debuts Power Amplifier

RS Staff — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 18:06:15 GMT

Procella Audio has debuted the DA-2800, the first Procella power amplifier. Delivering a total of 2,800 Watts into 4 ohm loads, the amplifier is rated at 700 Watts per channel into 4 ohm loads and 360 Watts per channel into 8 ohm loads. Channel pairs can also be bridged, producing 1,400 w

Triplett Adds CamView W35v Test Monitor

RS Staff — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 17:36:18 GMT

Triplett has introduced the CamView W35v, a wrist mounted test monitor with a 3.5-inch LCD screen. The CamView W35v features a 12 Volt output to power a local security camera, BNC loop thru capabilities, as well as a 3.5-inch daytime viewable display allowing for on-s

MartinLogan Debuts Single-Speaker Surround System

RS Staff — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 16:37:33 GMT

MartinLogan has introduced its new Motion Vision sound bar, with three advanced-resolution Folded Motion tweeters, four 4-inch high-performance woofers, and seven dedicated amplifiers to deliver 100 watts of total system power. Advanced digital signal processing (DSP) technology and surrou