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Category: CEDIA 2022

  • The Road To CEDIA Expo 2022 With Wall-Smart

    The Road To CEDIA Expo 2022 With Wall-Smart

    CEDIA Expo 2022 is coming to Dallas from September 29 to October 1. To get ready for the show, AVNation is talking to exhibitors and experts on the residential side of the AV industry about the latest innovations to make it to the show floor.

    We sit down with Founder and Co-CEO of Wall-Smart Galia Ben-Dor to discuss what they will have at booth 24055. We talk about their custom flush wall mounts that make control devices seamlessly fit into their intended spaces.

    All of our coverage of CEDIA Expo 2022 can be found here.

    AVNation is a news outlet made by and for audiovisual professionals. Every one of our panelists, writers, producers and hosts have worn a hat or several within the AV industry. It’s this unique experience that gives us a fresh look at the industry as a whole and allows us to engage with end users, technology managers, IT managers and AV integrators in a meaningful way. Everything that AVNation does in events like CEDIA Expo and Integrated Systems Europe are in part made possible by our supporters and underwriters who provide financial support for AVNation. If you have questions about the shows or have a unique experience to offer please contact AVNation by clicking here. We are always looking for different viewpoints within the AV industry.

     

  • The Road To CEDIA Expo 2022 With DMF Lighting

    The Road To CEDIA Expo 2022 With DMF Lighting

    CEDIA Expo 2022 is coming to Dallas from September 29 to October 1. To get ready for the show, AVNation is talking to exhibitors and experts on the residential side of the AV industry about the latest innovations to make it to the show floor. We are joined by DMF Lighting National Sales Director Michael Libman to discuss what they will have for the show at booth 14055. We also discuss the design of home lighting and what sets DMF’s DID Series apart from other modular ceiling installations.

    All of our coverage of CEDIA Expo 2022 can be found here.

    AVNation is a news outlet made by and for audiovisual professionals. Every one of our panelists, writers, producers and hosts have worn a hat or several within the AV industry. It’s this unique experience that gives us a fresh look at the industry as a whole and allows us to engage with end users, technology managers, IT managers and AV integrators in a meaningful way. Everything that AVNation does in events like CEDIA Expo and Integrated Systems Europe are in part made possible by our supporters and underwriters who provide financial support for AVNation. If you have questions about the shows or have a unique experience to offer please contact AVNation by clicking here. We are always looking for different viewpoints within the AV industry.

     

  • The Road To CEDIA Expo 2022 With RTI

    The Road To CEDIA Expo 2022 With RTI

    CEDIA Expo 2022 is coming to Dallas from September 29 to October 1. To get ready for the show, AVNation is talking to exhibitors and experts on the residential side of the AV industry about the latest innovations to make it to the show floor. We sit down with RTI’s Head of Global Marketing Bill Hensley to discuss what they will be bringing to the show at booth 16049. We also have a chat about how RTI is working to keep their stock shipping for dealers in the residential space, and their fully integrated RTI Music platform for seamlessly streaming music.

    All of our coverage of CEDIA Expo 2022 can be found here.

    AVNation is a news outlet made by and for audiovisual professionals. Every one of our panelists, writers, producers and hosts have worn a hat or several within the AV industry. It’s this unique experience that gives us a fresh look at the industry as a whole and allows us to engage with end users, technology managers, IT managers and AV integrators in a meaningful way. Everything that AVNation does in events like CEDIA Expo and Integrated Systems Europe are in part made possible by our supporters and underwriters who provide financial support for AVNation. If you have questions about the shows or have a unique experience to offer please contact AVNation by clicking here. We are always looking for different viewpoints within the AV industry.

     

  • PhaseTech Premier Lux Audiophile Speakers Debut at CEDIA Expo

    PhaseTech Premier Lux Audiophile Speakers Debut at CEDIA Expo

    The culmination of over 65 years of engineering experience brings the release of the pinnacle of the Phase Technology line, the debut of the audiophile-quality Premier Lux speakers. Premier Lux 150 bookshelf model will be unveiled at CEDIA Expo in Dallas, TX September 29 to October 1.  

    The ultra-luxury bookshelf speaker features a distinctive aesthetic and offers three contemporary finishes. Classic black is a lightly textured matte automotive-grade finish that gives Premier Lux the modern look to accompany its exceptional sound. The Premier Lux models are also available in pigment intense high-gloss pewter and driftwood. The drivers, crossover, and cabinets are all hand-crafted in our vertically integrated factory in Jacksonville, Florida.

    Premier Lux 150 is a two-way bookshelf speaker featuring a patented 6.5-inch tri-laminate Kevlar RPF® glass fiber flat-piston woofer with a 28 mm high-performance soft dome tweeter. The patented soft dome tweeter reproduces silky smooth and defined high frequencies allowing a transition at a frequency where the midrange still exhibits broad uniform dispersion. The flat plane surface of the woofer also greatly increases vertical and horizontal dispersion patterns allowing for much more placement flexibility and an amazingly large sweet spot.

    Designed to create powerful and accurate sound in stereo and home theater configurations, Premier Lux 150 features Absolute Phase™ crossovers to disperse sound to a wider listening area and ensure that all speakers in a multi-channel system are in phase to blend seamlessly.

    “The high performance and amazingly accurate non-fatiguing sound reproduction combined with the modern finishes of Premier Lux 150 give integrators a new standard for sound and aesthetics,” said Ken Hecht, vice president of Phase Technology. “Paired with a center channel, surrounds, and our new Power Lux subwoofers, it creates exceptional theater sound.”

    Premier Lux 150 can easily be configured into your theater audio design using the MSE Audio Theater Sound Designer.

    Visit the MSE Audio team in booth 31109 (near Sound Room 3) to see and learn more about Premier Lux speakers and Power Lux subwoofers. See SoundTube’s new Mighty Mite and Designer Sleeve pendants along with stealth products from SolidDrive. We’ll also show a sneak peek at the new Monument series from Rockustics.

    To learn more about MSE Audio, please visit mseaudio.com.

  • The Road To CEDIA Expo 2022 With Screen Innovations

    The Road To CEDIA Expo 2022 With Screen Innovations

    CEDIA Expo 2022 is coming to Dallas from September 29 to October 1. To get ready for the show, AVNation is talking to exhibitors and experts on the residential side of the AV industry about the latest innovations to make it to the show floor. We talk to Screen Innovations’ Director of Training Sasha Osadchy about what they will be showcasing at their booth at 19061. One of those new innovations is SI’s first outdoor projection screen, as well as the latest additions to the Janus & Tro.y control solutions.

    All of our coverage of CEDIA Expo 2022 can be found here.

    AVNation is a news outlet made by and for audiovisual professionals. Every one of our panelists, writers, producers and hosts have worn a hat or several within the AV industry. It’s this unique experience that gives us a fresh look at the industry as a whole and allows us to engage with end users, technology managers, IT managers and AV integrators in a meaningful way. Everything that AVNation does in events like CEDIA Expo and Integrated Systems Europe are in part made possible by our supporters and underwriters who provide financial support for AVNation. If you have questions about the shows or have a unique experience to offer please contact AVNation by clicking here. We are always looking for different viewpoints within the AV industry.

     

  • Snap One Launches Next-Gen WiFi 6 Wireless Access Points from Araknis and Access Networks

    Snap One Launches Next-Gen WiFi 6 Wireless Access Points from Araknis and Access Networks

    Snap One announced the immediate availability of multiple new WiFi 6 wireless access points from Araknis and Access Networks that further enable Partners and customers to enjoy all the benefits of the latest WiFi technology and advanced remote system management.

    The introduction of Access Networks Unleashed Wireless Access Points, which took place in early August, follows the acquisition of the company by Snap One in 2021, while the new Araknis AN-820 WAP combines WiFi 6 with Snap One’s OvrC remote system management to simplify installation and long-term maintenance. The new WAPs are now available to Partners at SnapAV.com or any of Snap One’s 30+ Local Partner Stores and will be on display at CEDIA 2022 in Booth #16055. 

    “Wireless networks are the backbone of every modern integration and automation project, and this new expansion gives Snap One Partners all the tools they need to deliver clients faster data speeds, improved connectivity, and the surety of 24/7 system monitoring,” said Brian Holden, Snap One Senior Director of Product Management,  Networking & RMM. “With time-saving features such as simplified setup interfaces and multi-WAP activation, plus the long-term savings and enhanced customer support enabled by OvrC remote management, these leading products deliver major value to both Partners and users.”

    Access Networks Unleashed Wireless Access Points

    The launch of Access Networks’ Unleashed line of enterprise-grade WAPs, made available to Partners earlier this month, allows Snap One Partners to outfit any project, residential or commercial, with a fast, reliable, self-healing wireless network. 

    The range of Unleashed WAPs offers advanced capabilities including BeamFlex and BeamFlex+ technologies that dynamically direct WiFi signal to the most demanding devices and SmartMesh technology that uses an integrated WLAN controller to navigate around and mitigate signal interference for projects with sparse ethernet connections. 

    Select Access Networks Unleashed WAP SKUs are currently available at SnapAV.com with more coming soon.

    Araknis AN-820 Wireless Access Points

    Following the Access Networks launch, the new Araknis AN-820 WAP offers major benefits for Partners by combining the latest WiFi 6 technology with the advanced remote monitoring and management capabilities of the OvrC platform. It features a 4×4 antenna that provides more powerful connections for more devices and offers simpler multi-WAP installation and management through the OvrC interface.

    WiFi 6 provides a number of specific benefits including support for OFDMA, MU-MIMO, 1024 QAM, and BSS Coloring to support higher network capacity and enhanced reliability. The AN-820 features a 2.5Gbps LAN port-in and offers support for multi-gig jobs. Users also benefit from the inclusion of DFS (dynamic frequency selection) channel support, which increases the number of WIFI channels available.

    “Our devices and daily activities continually demand faster, more reliable wireless networks, and with the new Araknis AN-820 wireless access point, Snap One Partners and their clients can now enjoy the fastest possible speeds for more devices with the peace of mind offered by OvrC remote monitoring and management,” Holden said. “Additionally, we designed the AN-820 with the same slim profile and mounting bracket as the existing AN-810 model to ensure that installations and upgrades are as simple and painless as possible for Partners.”

    OvrC Integration

    The lightning-fast speeds of the AN-820 combine with unmatched, cloud-based OvrC remote management to deliver enhanced performance and convenience for Partners’ networking portfolios, including simplified setup through the OvrC UI that makes multi-WAP installations a breeze. “Using the OvrC mobile or web app can eliminate hours of manual setup time by providing cloud-based access to add or edit networks, manage SSIDs and set up channel and roaming settings,” Holden said.

    The new AN-820 Wireless Access Point also features more customizable configuration options for Partners, including the ability to create new SSIDs with unique rules and conditions to control “Fast Roaming” per SSID, provide band steering per SSID when both radios share the same SSID, create simple guest networks, and configure VLANs per SSID for network isolation and more advanced guest network needs.

    The expansion of Snap One’s wireless networking product catalog follows the acquisition of Access Networks in 2021.

    For more information, visit Snap One in Booth #16055.

  • The Road To CEDIA Expo 2022 With D-Tools

    The Road To CEDIA Expo 2022 With D-Tools

    CEDIA Expo 2022 is coming to Dallas from September 29 to October 1. To get ready for the show, AVNation is talking to exhibitors and experts on the residential side of the AV industry about the latest innovations to make it to the show floor. We sit down with D-Tools Chief Marketing Officer Tim Bigoness to learn about what they will be bringing to their booth at 22046. We also discuss the evolution of the cloud side of D-Tools management platform, and what it means to give that power to integrators wherever they are.

    All of our coverage of CEDIA Expo 2022 can be found here.

    AVNation is a news outlet made by and for audiovisual professionals. Every one of our panelists, writers, producers and hosts have worn a hat or several within the AV industry. It’s this unique experience that gives us a fresh look at the industry as a whole and allows us to engage with end users, technology managers, IT managers and AV integrators in a meaningful way. Everything that AVNation does in events like CEDIA Expo and Integrated Systems Europe are in part made possible by our supporters and underwriters who provide financial support for AVNation. If you have questions about the shows or have a unique experience to offer please contact AVNation by clicking here. We are always looking for different viewpoints within the AV industry.

     

  • The Road To CEDIA Expo 2022 With Access Networks

    The Road To CEDIA Expo 2022 With Access Networks

    CEDIA Expo 2022 is coming to Dallas from September 29 to October 1. To get ready for the show, AVNation is talking to exhibitors and experts on the residential side of the AV industry about the latest innovations to make it to the show floor. Today we talk to Access Networks’ CEO, Bryce Nordstrand about what they will have in store for booth 18069. We also discuss the evolution of the residential space and how networks have become the backbone when it comes to keeping solutions working within the home.

    All of our coverage of CEDIA Expo 2022 can be found here.

    AVNation is a news outlet made by and for audiovisual professionals. Every one of our panelists, writers, producers and hosts have worn a hat or several within the AV industry. It’s this unique experience that gives us a fresh look at the industry as a whole and allows us to engage with end users, technology managers, IT managers and AV integrators in a meaningful way. Everything that AVNation does in events like CEDIA Expo and Integrated Systems Europe are in part made possible by our supporters and underwriters who provide financial support for AVNation. If you have questions about the shows or have a unique experience to offer please contact AVNation by clicking here. We are always looking for different viewpoints within the AV industry.

     

  • The Road To CEDIA Expo 2022 With Crestron

    The Road To CEDIA Expo 2022 With Crestron

    CEDIA Expo 2022 is coming to Dallas from September 29 to October 1. To get ready for the show, AVNation is talking to exhibitors and experts on the residential side of the AV industry about the latest innovations to make it to the show floor. We are joined by Crestron’s Marketing Director for Global Residential Michael Short to discuss what it means for Crestron to return to the show. We talk about the applications of Crestron Home that will be at booth 16017 including wellness solutions. We also discuss the value of the DIN Rail enclosures to provide flexibilty for integrators working in the home space.

    All of our coverage of CEDIA Expo 2022 can be found here.

    AVNation is a news outlet made by and for audiovisual professionals. Every one of our panelists, writers, producers and hosts have worn a hat or several within the AV industry. It’s this unique experience that gives us a fresh look at the industry as a whole and allows us to engage with end users, technology managers, IT managers and AV integrators in a meaningful way. Everything that AVNation does in events like CEDIA Expo and Integrated Systems Europe are in part made possible by our supporters and underwriters who provide financial support for AVNation. If you have questions about the shows or have a unique experience to offer please contact AVNation by clicking here. We are always looking for different viewpoints within the AV industry.

     

  • Quantum Media Systems Introduces Cinematic XDR LED Video Wall at CEDIA Expo 2022

    Quantum Media Systems Introduces Cinematic XDR LED Video Wall at CEDIA Expo 2022

    Quantum Media Systems (QMS) announced that it will introduce its new Cinematic XDR LED Video Wall at CEDIA Expo 2022 in Dallas, TX, September 29–October 1, in Arts District #7 Demo Room.

    Quantum Media Systems has been designing, engineering, and facilitating studio-grade digital cinema technology for pro screening rooms, commercial theaters, private theaters, and beyond for more than 20 years. Owned by Ken Hoffman and Cesar Guerrero, QMS has traditionally put an emphasis on two-piece projection systems. Within the last five years, however, it has transitioned its focus to the development and integration of its own Fine Pitch LED walls.

    As the trend for LED Video Walls in residential environments grows, integrators demand solutions that are purpose-built for residential requirements, not adapted from the digital signage industry like most of today’s LED Video Wall offerings. QMS answers that need with the XDR, giving the CEDIA channel of home technology integrators an LED Video Wall that was specifically designed for use in high-end residential environments and its unique requirements.

    “We felt that the image quality in existing LED offerings could be improved dramatically. With our experience in very high-end projectors, we knew how it should look and thought if we could get LED to the point where it gives us the best that projectors can do and more, we’d have a really amazing product line,” says Hoffman.

    From a performance standpoint, the XDR lets the audience enjoy a truly high-performance image. Its immersive image display technology with Fine-Pitch LED and high-performance image processing produces sharp, defined detail, vibrant color spectrum, and High Dynamic Range (HDR), which results in a wide contrast ratio with deep blacks and peak white levels providing for an image that goes beyond what is currently attainable in the realm of residential video. Homeowners can now truly enjoy any content with the lights or in full view of sunlight thanks to the XDR’s extreme brightness (up to 1000nits).

    The XDR also offers distinct advantages over a two-piece projection system, opening up new opportunities for the home technology integrator. For example, the XDR wall saves needed space normally occupied by a projector while protecting the room’s design aesthetic. With only four inches of total build-out depth for the wall, it also conserves the space typically used for speakers behind a projection screen. Additionally, LED walls eliminate the concern of disrupting the projector’s light path to the screen wall, freeing up seating arrangements. The XDR delivers complete image uniformity, including Brightness, Focus, and Convergence as compared to the traditional projector and screen applications.

    QMS sources its own diodes, chips, and processors direct from component manufacturers, then engineers the Cinematic XDR LED Video Wall for the best performance and images on any source–from Blu-ray to Kaleidescape to streaming. Beyond its incredible performance, QMS couples its Fine Pitch LED Wall with an entire ecosystem that enables integration partners to seamlessly create a visual experience beyond what is commercially available today. This includes consultation on playing content from all sources, Crestron modules for easy integration, on-site custom installation, and certified image calibration.

    See Quantum Media Systems’ XDR LED video walls at CEDIA Expo 2022, Arts District #7 Demo Room.