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20 COVER STORY: SMARTER AND GREENER energy management was seen, for a time, as the
custom integrators great hope for renewed relevance in a post-recession, increasingly
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diy-centric, app-based home automation market. although this so-called green movement
stalled as energy prices leveled off, the economy improved, and smart-grid developments
easy-to-configure
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26 SELLING MORE SUBS the most widely permeating inclination for the low-frequency
speaker category is increasingly smaller form factors, along with in-wall options
pitch blackness.
delivering high-caliber sound like never before. this aspect alone has led to a multitude of
opportunities for integrators to sell more subs in more installations, as well as more subs in
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THE ART COLLECTOR dave Raines, president of new york home automation contractor
Osbee industries inc., had never seen an art collection like it in a private home. But hanging
next to the paintings were ugly three-, four-, and even 12-gang light switches, thermostats,
humidity sensors, and audio system controls. Raines client just thought that was the way it
had to be, not realizing how much more elegant technology could make their home.
A1 THE INTEGRATION GUIDE TO RACKS AND MOUNTS as the literal spine holding up
aV products, mounts, lifts, and enclosures are an essential step in completing clean,
professional integration projects.
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Residential
Systems
June 2013
Volume 14, Number 6
June Issue
Contributors
sam caVitt
a former cedia instructor of the
year, sam cavitt is president
of Paradise theater, a private
theater design firm with offices
in kihei, Hawaii, and carlsbad,
california.
samcavitt@medesign.tv
aNthoNy grimaNi
anthony Grimani is president of
Performance media industries,
a california-based acoustical
engineering firm specializing
in home theater design and
calibration.
agrimani@pmiltd.com
ira FriedmaN
ira Friedman is the ceo of
bay audio, a manufacturer of
custom speaker solutions.
He holds an mba from the
Harvard business school.
ira@bayaudio.com
LLaNor aLLeyNe
llanor alleyne is a freelance
writer based in st. James,
barbados and contributing
editor to Residential Systems
integration Guide supplements.
pllanor@gmail.com
deNNis burger
dennis burger has been
reviewing and writing about
consumer electronics since
1999. He and his wife live in
montgomery, alabama.
sonnlaw@aol.com
JohN sciacca
John sciacca is a principal with
custom theater and audio, in
myrtle beach, south carolina. in
his free time, he blogs prolifically
about the ce industry.
johnsciacca.webs.com
EditorsLetter
A Designers
Showcase
Driving around where I live, custom integrators
seem to be about as common as Roto-Rooter
plumbers and UPS delivery professionals.
Rarely a weekday goes by here in Carmel, IN,
that I dont see a CI van driving to a new job
or making a service call. The vehicles are a
comforting indicator that, at least here in this
Indianapolis suburb, business is getting better.
Recently, CEDIA PR director Jamie Riley
invited me to the associations first Connect with
CEDIA education and professional networking
event, held right down the street from my house
at the two-year-old Indiana Design Center
(IDC). Due to my busy schedule, I missed the
presentation and panel discussion on emerging
trends, but I arrived just in time for the beer, wine,
and light hors doeuvres (call me a crafty veteran).
The event, which was the first in a series
of similar sessions scheduled for around the
country, was a great opportunity to reconnect
with the local CEDIA team, Indy-based Auralex
Acoustics, and with the guys in charge of sending
out those vans that I see around town so often. In
fact, two of the integration firms in attendance
One-Touch Automation and Premier Home
Technologyare owners of showrooms right
there in the IDC. After I had a nice chat with
One-Touchs Ryan McDaniel, Premiers Ken
Irvine took me on a quick tour of his companys
relatively new space, and then invited me back
the following week to meet with co-owner Jason
Barth to learn even more about it.
During my follow-up tour, Barth told me
that when the IDC opened, he and his business
partners felt that a move there could provide a
spark as the economy improved, and so far, it
has. Its an impressive facility that stands out in
a building intended for the top suppliers to the
architects and interior designers of the area.
Within the cozy 1,600-square-foot space is just
about everything an integrator would need
to showcase his craft. The showroom, which
Premier built itself to avoid competitive conflicts
between builders and architects, features 32
vignettes to allow Premier staff to demonstrate 32
zones of a house. One area represents a kitchen,
another a master bathroom, and then theres a
family room with a $16,999 84-inch 4K LG
TV as a centerpiece and a 16x9 projection set up
by JeRemy J. Glowacki
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Energy Releases
First Outdoor
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SnapAV Ships
First IP Cameras
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Crestron
Releases TST600 Wireless
Touchscreen
Now on TWICE.com
Now on avnetwork.com
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ACTP
Names Home
Automation
Brand 'TiO'
automated
Control
technology Partners inc.
(aCtP), led by the former
owner of 3vnet, has officially
launched its new home automation brand, called tiO (turn
it On). according to the company, tiO is a new approach
to home automation, one
driven by an outside in philosophy that focuses on the
customer experience.
tiO is unlike any other
home automation system
because it truly allows
the customer to control
how the system interacts
with their daily life, said
mike anderson, president
and CeO of aCtP. Weve
designed the tiO system
to be simple and intuitive
enough for the consumer to
perfectly match their moods
and create satisfying and
powerful experiences in their
home. We want to deliver a
solution that adapts to the
customer instead of asking
the customer to adapt to the
system.
tiO systems will run on
android-enabled devices,
and each system will be
configured by a professional
integrator via an android
tablet.
HydraConnect Expands
Warranty on HDMI Processors
HydraConnect has expanded its fiveyear advance replacement warranty for
its HSS line of HDMI matrix processors.
For current owners of HSS products,
the warranty will be retroactive to the
original date of purchase. The company
has also announced the availability of
three new system drivers to provide
full
compatibility
with
Savant,
Bitwise Controls, and ELAN g! home
automation systems.
HydraConnect LLCs products provide
advanced system automation, automatic
set-up, and interface processing through
the use of an onboard UNIX computer.
The integrated web-based interface allows
installers to use a laptop, tablet or a smart
CEDIA Releases
Telepresence
White Paper
Cedia is keeping members on
the forefront of telepresence
opportunities by offering a
new white paper to guide home
technology professionals in
the installation of these highperformance systems. the white
papertelepresence Opportunities
for Home technology Professionals
discusses room layout, data sharing,
acoustics, and other essential
elements that are needed to create
a high-performance residential
environment. Cedia members may
access their complimentary copy
through the Cedia marketplace,
non-members may purchase a copy
for $9.99 in the Cedia marketplace.
Panamax
Ships
SmartPlug,
Gateway
Panamax is now shipping
its
md2-ZB
smartPlug and BB-ZB1
BlueBOlt gateway. the
devices bring energy management,
surge protection, and BlueBOlt
functionality to individual outlets
for electronics throughout a building, providing a low-cost way to
reduce energy consumption significantly while reducing service calls
for installers. utilizing ZigBee wireless communications, the md2-ZB
can be monitored, controlled, programmed, and remotely accessed
via Panamax/Furmans cloud-based
BlueBOlt energy management
and control platform via the wired
BB-ZB1 gateway.
Tigerpaw
Software Moves
Conference Date
to August 2014
tigerpaw software inc., a developer
of business automation and service
management software, has moved
the date of its upcoming user conference to august 18-20, 2014, at
the Hyatt mcCormick in Chicago, il.
ResiBriefs
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offering this year called Dining with Strangers. When you register you
can sign up to enjoy lunch or dinner in downtown Denver with some of
your fellow CEDIA EXPO attendees. This will be a great way to make
new friends and unwind after a busy day at the show.
Ally Booth,
Tradeshow Coordinator
Rookie Row. All of the industrys big
manufacturers were rookies at one time. The
first CEDIA EXPO even featured table-top
displays. Since their first EXPO some of those
companies have expanded exponentially to huge
booths and a large dealer network. Check out
this years crop of young companies in Rookie
Row on the tradeshow floor. This area features
companies making their start in the industry; you never know they
could be the next big company. You can find a full list of exhibitors,
new and alumni, in the EXPO Navigator.
Jennifer Russell,
Registration and Travel Coordinator
CEDIA Zones. If you find yourself needing a
break while youre at the show, then stop by
one of the four CEDIA Zones to catch your
breath. CEDIA members can enjoy a cup of
coffee, massage chairs, and meeting spaces in
the Members Only Lounge. The CEDIA Booth
on the show floor has the amenities you need
to stay productive; charging stations, lockers,
and free beer in the afternoon. You can also enjoy a drink and watch
TV at CEDIAs official bar in the Colorado Convention Center. The
Member Programs Zone will offer Ask the Expert office hours where
you get your CEDIA questions answered. These zones are located on
the show floor and in the convention center.
The Skys
the Limit
TheaterDesign
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surfaces are painted (for the faux and mural applications) can destroy the
acoustical performance. Often a stretch fabric system can provide a more
cost-effective solution. However, due to the curved characteristic, there
must be seams and/or sections of some sort to allow the fabric system to
conform to the curve. Remember that integrating a balanced acoustical
specification in a domed application will require significant engineering,
design integration support, and ongoing project support.
We want a night-time sky
Fiber optic starfield ceilings are popular in home theaters as well.
These days, LED lights and other improvements have made these ceilings
much simpler to integrate and capable of offering correct acoustical
performance.
It is important to make sure the LED light sources are properly
configured and include dimmable and controllable LED light engines
to prevent improper light for video performance. The most vital
consideration, however, is the acoustical characteristic of these ceiling.
Many starfield products are 1-inch fiberglass panels with the fiber optics
embedded. A common scenario is an entire cove ceiling treated with such
a ceiling. This would represent approximately three times the amount of
acoustical treatment that would be appropriate for the surface area and
at a very limited bandwidth performance. The end result would be a
significantly imbalanced sound field.
The good news is that the same starfield can be produced with a
stretch fabric application, which allows a varied and acoustically correct
acoustical treatment in the ceiling area.
We often hear the expression no compromise in relation to high
performance. Sometimes we see these same no-compromise systems
placed in compromising positions due to aesthetic elements that do
not support optimum performance. By providing valid analysis and
utilizing our skill and creativity to look for aesthetic solutions that will not
detract from performance, we can truly say that the sky is the limit in
simultaneously delivering high performance and aesthetics.
HomeTheater
thinkstoCk
The Wildlife of
Undocumented Jobs
Proper Planning at the Start
of the Project Can Make
All the Difference
by anthony GRimani
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If building a simple fence installation can go wrong without documentation, how can you expect
a sophisticated, world-class integration project to go right without documentation?
it all works right. All the while, the principals of the company have to pay
for the re-work. Sound familiar?
We all know that integrating and automating a system with 10 sources,
12 zones, and multiple displays all running HDMI is really complicated if
you want all the sophistication and reliability that our clients have come to
expect from their luxury goods. So how do you go about delivering on the
expectations without going broke re-working every project? Simple: Invest
in planning and documentation at the start of the project. Then make sure
that everyone follows the documents and specifications. That should make
a huge difference. All the successful companies in our business discovered
this long ago. All commercial projects require this. Do our clients deserve
anything less?
I have, at times, done the forensics to figure out where system failures
originate. The results can be amazing. Sometimes, because of insufficient
information, an automation programmer spends time writing code that
doesnt account for all the conditions of use. It then needs Band-Aid upon
Band-Aid to make it work right, but the code isnt fully tested so it latches
up. Its not fully tested because the programmer, going above and beyond
the call of duty, spun wheels trying to get non-existent documentation
or circuit diagrams and couldnt figure out what was tied together in the
system. Then everyone is sore because the project isnt successful, its
over budget, the client is calling all the time threatening to sue you and
the automation equipment company, and everyone is wasting valuable
energy and time. Once in a while, its all because the power sources are
inconsistent, with unreliable ground conditions, and data gets dropped
because of bad hum.
You can avoid all this by hiring a company that does nothing but
design and documentation work. There are quite a few around in the
CEDIA space. Look at the professional resources section listings in the
CEDIA directory for more info. Some of these specialize in electrical
system design, others in automation design and documentation, and still
others in cinema design and acoustics. Pick the right ones to partner with
and watch your overhead in non-billable re-work go right down. Plus you
can bill the design work at a profit. Imagine that!
Chase Walton contributed to this column.
tHinkstOCk
Targeting the
Mega Rich
BacktoBusiness
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The ultra high net individual (UHNI) client is looking for the highest level of support, service, and
after-sale care.
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to monitoring energy usage and providing realtime feedback, Vantage Systems help homeowners
responsibly manage their energy usage and lower
their spending in the process.
Specifically, Vantage offers sensor technologies
for occupancy- and vacancy-based controls and
daylight harvesting and is developing products to
provide precise dimming of LEDs and real-time
accurate energy consumption capabilities (starting
with metering and sub-metering and then adding
load-level tracking). The company also continues
to write software routines that automate energy
efficiency in its Design Center Software and plans
to launch a new energy widget (or dashboard) as
part of its Equinox interface.
Savants SmartEnergy technology measures energy usage (and production via solar, wind, etc.) in real-time and can also deliver historical
usage data from multiple energy management devices, empowering homeowners to make decisions.
Taking Action
Savants Jim Carroll said regular media coverage
of issues pertaining to energy use, efficiency,
conservation, etc., have encouraged his companys
customer base to show more interest in energy
products.
Typically, affluent homeowners are interested
in their personal comfort but also focused on their
carbon footprintresponsible behavior leading
toward a greener planet for generations to come,
he noted. At Savant, we continue to develop
products that enable these consumers to be more
energy efficient by providing usage data, as well as
the tools to modify their behavior toward improved
efficiency without sacrificing comfort and lifestyle.
Savants SmartEnergy technology measures
energy usage (and production via solar, wind, etc.)
in real-time and can also deliver historical usage
data from multiple energy management devices,
empowering homeowners to make decisions. Its
energy management products can monitor and
provide usage data for just about anything in the
homefrom pools, hot tubs, appliances, and lighting
systems. Once the consumer has an understanding
of the power consumption data trends for each load
in the home, they can then take action to become
more efficient by leveraging their Savant system
to adjust subsystems, such as lighting control,
thermostats, window treatments and other devices
that impact energy usage.
Crestron marketing solutions manager, Claudia
Barbiero said that commercial applications have
been his companys primary driver for energy
management, but that interest is growing in the
residential market.
Homeowners want sustainable products and
energy-efficient appliances, he said. Homeowners
are also becoming aware of technologies available
to monitor energy consumption and find and
eliminate waste. They definitely see the benefits
of using this data to create automated events and
presets within their home to save energy.
Crestron control systems offer integration with
AV, lighting control, shades and drapes, and
climate control devices, of course, but its Green
Light occupancy and photocell sensors
also deliver ways for reducing energy
In addition to URCs lighting control, which the company promotes for its ability to reduce
electricity consumption by up to 20 percent simply by dimming a bulb 25 percent, its IP
thermostat (the THZ-100), combined with its offsite access app (TC Mobile) allows users to
remotely monitor and adjust building temperature via the internet.
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New Control4 products have implemented energy saving/measurement capabilities, including low-power modes, power measurement
capability wakeup on LAN, and energy-efficient amplifiers.
also to make the data readily accessible and futureproof. More advanced power management and
cooling options play a vital role in ensuring powerefficient AV systems that MAPs racks house on
large projects. The company also addresses this in
several product families by enabling the system to
reduce power consumption, turning any number of
things off when they arent needed.
Currently we offer that capability through
power monitoring and control actions via our
RackLink System, public relations manager
Becky Villareale said. We also address energy
management with variable-speed thermostatic fan
controls; they run only when a certain temperature
threshold is crossed and only run as fast and as
long as needed to bring the temperature down to
an appropriate level. Our UPS systems also save
energy by bypassing the inverter when the voltage
is within acceptable range, saving energy (and
reducing heat).
Although, as Control4 stated, efforts by utilities
and technology providers to change homeowner
behaviors and awareness regarding smart grid,
smart energy, and energy conservation have not
been very successful, many manufacturers in the
industry are still encouraged enough by general
consumer interest in managing power consumption
to pursue it anyway.
We like to think that we are continuously
adapting to the changing needs of integrators and
their consumer clients, said URCs Toomey. As
our Total Control system grows and expands, well
add more energy monitoring and management
devices as required by the marketplace. We are
always evaluating new feature sets that allow for
things such as conditional and variable logic and
sensors to monitor a homes status.
Jeremy Glowacki is editorial director of
Residential Systems.
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Leon Speakers O-Hawk sub is a variation on the Aaros Ultra-Thin, providing a sculptural rendition built to be a statement
piece.
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Phase Technology has three models available in its PC-SUB-WL series of wireless
subs, but any powered sub can be turned into a wireless unit via a wireless sub
receiver, which works in tandem with Phase Technologys WL-Surround system.
Proficients new line of architectural subwoofers includes two in-wall optionsIWS82 and IWS 100and an in-ceiling, ICS10.
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Homeowners can see and talk to visitors at the front door from any of 10
touchscreens in the residence, then allow them entry via electronic door locks.
Audio and
Video
Entertainment
is part of any
The wall-mounted 15-inch touchscreen in the vestibule makes it easy for every family member to control
home, and this
temperature settingsand every other system of the residencethe moment they arrive home. The floorplanbased interface was custom-designed to match the needs of the client and the aesthetics of the home.
family especially
enjoys music and
movies. They also own a number of digital works of standard, Osbee based the video system on
Crestron DigitalMedia technology. In this house,
art that must be displayed on video systems.
The entertainment system now includes 16 DigitalMedia carries high-definition video and
audio zones, each of which can access any of five audio on a high-bandwidth IP network, together
audio sources, plus six video displays, including with the internet and computer network traffic.
a family room projection system with a 106-inch At the homeowners request, Osbee programmers
screen, flat-panel TVs in the master bedroom and added news and weather websites to the
gym, and three more flat-panels in an upstairs touchscreens, keeping the family constantly up to
sitting room dedicated to digital artwork. Osbee date without the need to go to a computer.
technicians upgraded the projection system and
its motorized lift, so a touch of a button on a A Challenging Time Window
touchscreen or remote control brings the projector The biggest challenge of this project, according to
and screen down out of the ceiling, where they stay Raines, was not the integration of the technology
hidden when not in use.
but the time available to install it. The homeowner
Because todays video sources are digital and asked if we could install all of the new systems
must be compliant with HDCP copy protection during a 10-day period when the family would be
and other requirements of the HDMI digital on vacation.
More Online
Check out more pictures from this installation at
residentialsystems.com/0613.
Osbee technicians upgraded the projection system and its motorized lift, so a touch
of a button on a touchscreen or remote control brings the projector and screen
down out of the ceiling, where they stay hidden when not in use.
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Supporting
ActS
Mounts, Lifts, and Enclosures
continue to be the Backbone
of integrated Systems
by Llanor Alleyne
As the literal spine holding up AV products,
mounts, lifts, and enclosures are an essential step in completing clean, professional
integration projects. It is a supporting role
that rightly takes its development cues from
the leading products in the industry, and in
the case of residential integration, that is
often flat-screen displays. While articulated
and motorized solutions are a welcomed
addition to the wide array of AV support
products in the consumer and pro AV markets, good ol traditional mounts and enclosures are still proving to be great options
for big and small integration projects.
Staying Mounted
OmniMounts recently launched OC80FM
TV wall mount, which is compatible with
most 37- to 63-inch TVs currently available,
has been pitched as ideal for entry-level
consumers looking for a low-profile and
easy-to-use large full-motion mount. A hit
for OmniMount, Zach Eyman, senior product manager for the company, attributes
the OC80FMs success to its high-end look
and feel in addition to its aggressive price
point.
The mount fits a wide range of panels,
making it easier to spec, and has all the
features necessary for a clean and efficient
install, Eyman noted. The OC80FM has
proven a great solution for installers and
home owners.
Designed to address common integration problems, such as leveling and stud
location, Chief Manufacturings Fusion
series of flat-panel mount solutions, which
includes everything from wall and ceiling
[A2]
mounts to carts and stands, have been an attractive option for its
customers. In the series, the wall mount systems are notable for
having fixed, tilt, and pullout options that work well individually or
in combination to create larger digital displays, while Fusion carts
and stands can be used for single display or video walls.
Our Micro-Adjustable Tilt Wall Mount offers post-installation
adjustment features to help ensure professional results regardless
of where the studs are located and if the anchors are a bit off from
level, said Luke Weston, associate product manager for Chief. With
the generous amount of adjustment available in the mount, you are
sure to have a solidly aligned display right where you want it.
Premier Mounts AM100 ultra-slim, low-profile, swing-out mount
works in tandem with the companion INW-AM100 in-wall box to
support large-screen, lightweight TV displays up to 100 pounds. It
features an extension capability of up to 30 inches from the wall, 15
degrees of downward tilt and 180 degrees of swivel adjustment for
ultimate flexibility in display positioning, explained Tom Noack,
Premier Mounts marketing manager. The mount also smoothly
and easily retracts to an extremely low profile of 1.5 inches from
the wall. The dedicated and secure INW-AM100 in-wall box provides the necessary space to store power and signal cables, as well
as media players and cable boxes. It also provides an option for
universal or international power sources and is secured with a key
lock lid. The box also features cutouts for cable routing directly to
the swing arm to keep cords organized and [to] prevent pinching.
To broach the barrier between outdoor and indoor spaces,
Peerless-AV has created an extensive product series called PeerAir,
which specifically caters to wireless content streaming. Featuring
a wide selection of mounting solutions to complement the companys Wireless HD Multimedia System (HDS-WHDI100) and the
HD Flow Pro Wireless Kit, the PeerAir line is aimed squarely at the
residential system consumer.
Our unique line of integrated wireless mounting systems, the
industrys only integrated wireless mount for both indoor and outdoor applications, have seen tremendous lift given the increased
interest in the development of outdoor living spaces, said Nick
Belcore, vice president of North American sales for Peerless-AV.
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yVeS RIchaRz
InteRIoR SyStemS deSIgn, Inc.,
Sun Valley, ca
how have you utilized lifts to boost your business?
We use a variety of Inca lift mechanisms to conceal/reveal large
flat-screen televisions and monitors. the choice of mechanism is
typically determined by the characteristics of the space itself. If
there is no attic space, or if there is another floor above the room
where the tV is to be located, we use fold-down or fold-down
and extend mechanisms, as they typically fit in a standard ceiling
space, although framing is generally required to accommodate the
mechanism. the fold-down mechanism works particularly well for
bedrooms, as tVs are generally mounted higher than normal to
provide the most comfortable viewing angle for a person viewing
it from bed.
Briefly describe a project in which lifts helped you to achieve
great results.
We are currently working on a project that uses both a fold-down
and drop, as well as a vertical double-drop ceiling lift in order
to provide tV viewing in a couple of spaces that require complete
concealment of any type of electronics when not in use. the folddown and extend lift is used on a patio to reveal a 55-inch tV at a
comfortable viewing height when sitting and standing. no cabinetry
is required for it as it drops out of the ceiling and is completely hidden and protected from the elements when not in use. the vertical
double-drop ceiling lift is used to reveal a large (and heavy) 84-inch
4k tV in a living room in front of a fireplace transforming it into a
home theater.
SCoTT roSS
aTlanTa hoMe TheaTer,
roSwell, Ga
how have you utilized mounts to boost your business?
Simply put, we can increase our profit margins without sacrificing
quality and, in turn, our reputation. The vast array of models from
SnapaV allow us to mount our products effectively in any scenario
to meet our clients needs while decreasing engineering and installation time.
Crimsons AU series of ultra thin articulating mounts was designed to provide the
lowest profile while retaining the ability to expand the size range from VESA 200 hole
patterns to 300 and 400 hole patterns, without compromising or covering inputs.
[A5]
Salamanders Cabinet Integrated TV Mounts are a unique solution to safely securing a flat-panel TV without the cost and aggravation of wall mounting, Carrabba said. Although our Integrated
TV Mounts deliver the sleek look of a wall-mounted solution, the
TV is actually mounted to the AV cabinet, ideal for apartment
dwellers or for locations with brick or concrete, where wall mounting is particularly challenging. Salamanders Integrated TV Mounts
also fully accommodate all related wiring, providing a neat and
clean appearance in the home.
In the case of Crimson, the AU series of ultra thin articulating
mounts have been a best seller. Designed, according to company president Vlad Gleyzer, to provide the lowest profile while
retaining the ability to expand the size range from VESA 200 hole
patterns to 300 and 400 hole patterns, without compromising or
covering inputs, the AU series are fit for a variety of residential and
[A7]
Lowells LPTR series of racks, specifically built for the residential systems market,
feature a pullout mechanism that makes them ideal for custom cabinetry.
Middle Atlantic Products in-wall racks offer a flush, high-tech appearance while
allowing slide-out access to equipment, with the AX-S and SRSS series as the best
examples of this category in action.
will impact the design of their future products: the growing integration of IT and networking products with AV systems.
For us, the IT market will have the greatest impact, said Tom
Lowell. I see us broadening our rack line, as well as accessory
items for the IT market. By broadening, I mean deeper and taller
racks to accommodate the enormous size of servers. With the servers, of course, come the large bundles of wiring which takes up
more room in the rear of the rack. Also, with the large servers is the
weight, so IT racks have to be more robust.
MAPs Tracy noted that networked AV systems will continue
to have a significant impact on enclosures design considerations,
as well as on the cable management and cooling required by
networked digital devices. We will continue to develop innovative enclosures that can accommodate digital control, switching,
network devices and media servers, but equally important to the
reliability of the system are IP power products, like RackLink, that
can reboot these devices automatically and remotely, or smart fan
systems that move more air as a rack gets hotteror less when its
off, saving energy.
The evolution of display devices and consumers growing reliance on networked AV components ensures that this category, the
physical backbone of integrated systems, will continue to thrive on
both traditional designed mounting/enclosure mechanisms, as well
as newer, sleeker ways of concealing, revealing, displaying, and
controlling home entertainment systems.
Llanor Alleyne is a contributing editor to Residential Systems,
based in St. James, Barbados.
ProductReview
Channel Vision
With nothing but a browser, you can customize all sorts of settings, including
assigning Channel Visions 6564 2 megapixel vandal proof IP dome camera
a static IP address (absolutely essential), make all of the sorts of image
adjustments you would to a display, set the resolution (up to 1080p), choose
color daytime mode, black and white nighttime mode, infrared nighttime mode,
or even put the camera on a schedule to use natural light during the daytime and
infrared illumination at night.
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by dennis buRgeR
800.840.0288
channelvision.com
Kudos
a feature-packed and
(mostly) easy-to-configure
iP camera perfect for outside
use, with excellent image
quality in both daylight and
pitch blackness.
Concerns
youre gonna need some
itty bitty fingers to access
the connections inside the
camera.
Product Specs
image sensor: 2.7-inch
CmOs (2 megapixel)
lens: 3-9mm Varifocal F1.8
sensitivity: Color: 0.1 lux
(agC on); b/W: 0 lux (iR on)
iR distance: 18 leds, max
distance 15 meters
angle of view: 35.5
degrees-126.8 degrees
(h) x 21.6 degrees - 69.4
degrees (v)
Video compression:
H.264, mJPeg, mPeg-4
(3gPP only for mPeg-4)
max resolution:
1920x1080
supported resolutions:
1920x1080, 1280x720,
640x480, 320x240,
176x144
Video output: Composite,
bnC
ProductReview
nuVo technologies
by John sciacca
859.817.7200
nuvotechnologies.com
Kudos
Great app, abundant
features, and rock-solid
performance; bluetooth
adds additional streaming
options
Concerns
extent of third-party integration remains to be seen
Product Specs
GW100 Gateway provides
dual-band concurrent
802.11n Wi-Fi with up to
300 mbps transfer and
300-foot range
P100 Player has 20 watt x
2 amplifier and usb input
and 3.5 mm input and
output
NuVo Technologies demonstrated its new Wireless Audio System at CEDIA 2012, and now it is shipping.
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mini components.
All players feature a mini-jack input for
adding a local source (like a STB), an output for
connecting headphones or external amplifier to
drive large zones, and USB to connect a local
drive. Whats especially cool is that any input or
USB drive is available for streaming to all zones
around the home.
Wireless distribution requires the GW100
Gateway, which creates its own dual-band
concurrent 802.11n Wi-Fi network. (For reliable
wireless performance users cannot do any web
surfing via this connection.) The GW100 states
an optimistic 300-foot range, but multiple
GW100s can be used if needed. The GW100 also
features a five-port Gigabit switch for connecting
other devices.
Installationexplained via a 5x5-inch SET
UP 1-2-3 cardis amazingly simple. Step one
is download and launch the NuVo app for iOS
or Android. Step 2 is follow the on-screen
instructions, which basically involves pressing a
connect button on each player, selecting an icon,
and naming the zone/player. Step 3 is, Enjoy
uninterrupted listening. And in reality, its pretty
much that simple.
Beyond basic bass, treble, balance, and loudness
adjustments, there are some nice configuration
options on all of the players. I like that you can
force the system into mono, summing the left
and right signals together on each output; this is
a very handy feature in some installs. The players
also incorporate Audysseys Dynamic
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InfoComm Preview
Available in 4-, 6.5-, 8-inch diameter options, Crestrons Saros in-ceiling speakers are designed for multi-purpose use in
an assortment of acoustical environments.
Featuring high-performance components,
such as 1-inch horn-loaded titanium dome
tweeters, high-efficiency damped cone woofers, and precisely tuned crossovers,
Saros two-way speakers handle 125 watts at 8 ohms. Frameless, zero-bezel grills
adhere to the speaker enclosure magnetically, achieving a contemporary minimalist appearance. The built-in 60-watt multi-tap transformer allows for use
with 70- and 100-volt distributed speaker systems.
Kaltman Creations RF-Vue T10 is integrated
into a 10-inch touch tablet with the full Windows
8 operating system. The RF-Vue T10 covers the
standard wireless microphone and IEM frequency
range of 470MHz to 700MHz. Additional models are available to offer greater frequency ranges,
plus there are standalone RF electronics/software
modules for use with user-supplied computers or
tablets. The analyzer has full-finger navigation
functions, so the user can pinch, expand-zoom, and slide through the RF spectrum with ease. As a true handheld RF spectrum analyzer, the user can enter
any frequency sweep range (within the range of the analyzer), and view the RF
spectrum looking for open RF space for channel selections, interference avoidance, or interference troubleshooting, all in real-time.
Hall Researchs HR-731 is a kit of sender and receiver modules to extend
HDMI and bi-directional RS-232 up to 1 km (3,280 ft) on a single (simplex)
multi-mode fiber optic cable (uses SC connector). The unit is fully HDCP compliant and supports HDMI 1.4 deep-color and 3D. EDID pass-through from
the remote display to the source guarantees trouble-free operation. Virtually all
PC (DVI) and HDTV resolutions are supported. LED status indicators show
fiber-optic link, source video, RS232 or CEC extension. The safety interlock
feature shuts off high-power fiber LED drivers unless a fiber-optic cable is
plugged in at both ends.
Platinum Tools 10Gig Termination Kit is
a turnkey field kit that includes 10GB Cat6A shielded connectors, the Tele-TitanXg
Cat-6A crimp tool, cable stripper, and external crimper. The new system exceeds
10GB performance standard requirements
for streaming high bandwidth across Cat6E, Cat-6A, and Cat-7 cable. The 10GB Shielded Connector RJ45 Cat-6A
(P/N 106190) exceeds 10GB performance standard and is UL and RoHS
compliant. The Tele-TitanXg Crimp Tool (P/N 12515) is compact, balanced,
and fits in the hand or pocket easily. Specifically built for the 1-GB connector,
it terminates all pins to industry-specified crimp heights with nominal hand
force. The embedded cable strippers for round and flat cables easily adjust
and control depth of the blade when stripping Cat-5e/6 cables. The Cyclops
2 Cable Jacket Stripper removes the cable jackets from many types of twisted
pair, multicore, and fiber optic cables.
The Airflex5D-60 uses
its proprietary Q-Stack
technology, capable of
aligning multiple projectors down to the pixel for
brightness with clear imaging. It accommodates up to a 1920x1200 projector
resolution with dual-channel geometric image correction while supporting deinterlacing, scaling, and image enhancement. In addition to this, it has a video
wall feature that allows users to split, crop, and magnify projector images while
positioning them to the designated positions within a video wall display. Other
features include geometric correction for curved or dome screen applications
and an optional kit that provides a professional theater-grade passive 3D performance in either a circular or linear format with lenses and glasses included.
Savant Systems SmartLink digital modules can transmit audio and video
signals up to 1080p over Cat-5e/6 cable lengths of up to 100 meters (328 feet)
using HDBaseT technology. SmartLink service cards are available for Savants
SmartMediaPro family of controllers. The output modules are available in both
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2- and 4-port versions. The receiving module
comes in a wall plate form factor with ethernet,
HDMI, and control outputs accessible from
the front panel of the device. SmartLink modules break out the power, Ethernet, and control
protocol components of HDBaseT, directing
them to a separate cable. SmartLink modules
combine HDBaseT efficiency with Savants intelligent infrastructure, providing remote access to powerful diagnostic tools, such as the status of your HDBaseT connection, real-time monitoring of video connection and resolution,
EDID monitoring capability, and other critical network status information.
WyreStorms 16x16 HDBaseT matrix (MX1616-PROAV-010) delivers audio, video, ethernet, control,
and low-voltage power over a single
Cat-5e/Cat-6 from as many as 16
sources to 16 displays, with transmission distances as high as 100 meters. In
addition, the MX1616-PROAV-010 offers seamless, instantaneous HDMI-toHDMI switching, and enhancements critical to performance in professional
settings, including cable management, dual-redundant power supplies, and
cooling fans with RS-232 failure trigger protection, internal diagnostics, and
integrated KVM functionality. In addition, WyreStorm is introducing its first
presentation switcher (PS0901-010), a fully featured, completely modular solution that also offers seamless HDMI-to-HDMI switching and an open architecture approach to control, in addition to Enado control compatibility.
Da-Lite has introduced a new camera screen that features an integrated camera in the bottom of the Tensioned Advantage Electrol Screen, which can be
used with any peer-to-peer video conferencing software. The Da-Lite camera
screen will offer all the benefits and projection screen surface options of a Tensioned Advantage Electrol including a plenum rating. The camera integrated
Key Digitals Champion series Hi-Fi commercial pro HDMI cables include
IQ Control technology, a fully configurable control line over HDMI, providing versatile control line for any two of the following; CEC, ARC, IR, or
unidirectional RS-232. IQ Control technology also enables installers to block
CEC communication between connected devices. The Champion Series cables are equipped with advanced HDMI features, such as 4K resolution support and passing of 3D signals. They also support next generation of digital
audio bit-streams including Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD
Master Audio.
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240V.
The companys Wireless Keypad Dimmer (U.S.
MSRP $250, 120V, 240V, or 277V) transforms
a standard light switch or dimmer into a fully
customizable keypad and dimmer, combining the
dimming capabilities of the Control4 Wireless
Adaptive Phase Dimmer with the flexibility of the
Control4 Wireless Configurable Keypad.
The Control4 Wireless Fan Speed Controller
(U.S. MSRP $190) delivers fan speed control
of standard paddle-type ceiling fans, with four
fan speed buttons and an off button. The 120V
Wireless Fan Speed Controller also enables fan
speed to be incorporated into Control4 systems for
climate control and other automated events.
The Wireless 0-10V Dimmer (U.S. MSRP
$190, 120V/277V or 240V) provides in-wall
control of four-wire 0-10V dimmable fluorescent
ballasts and LEDs.
The Wireless Forward Phase Dimmer (U.S.
MSRP $140, 120V) delivers an economical
solution for dimming forward-phase compatible
loads, including incandescents, line-voltage
halogens, and magnetic transformers. Particularly
well-suited to dimming high-wattage loads, such
as chandeliers and large banks of recessed lights,
the Forward Phase Dimmer is also compatible
with forward-phase dimmable LEDs, CFLs, and
fluorescents.
Lastly, The Control4 Wireless Switch (U.S.
MSRP $140, 120V/277V or 240V) provides on/
off control for virtually every type of load, including
ceiling fans and bathroom ventilation fans, and its
Auxiliary Keypad (U.S. MSRP $40, 120V/277V)
provides an economical solution for three-way
control of a load.
Jeremy J. Glowacki
Control4 Partner
Ships VoicePod
Houselogix, a Pennsylvaniabased provider of advanced
hardware and software products
for home control, has released
VoicePod, its patented wireless
speech control device for home
automation
systems.
the
company introduced the product
in Control4s partners pavilion at
Cedia eXPO last fall.
VoicePod adds both voice
recognition
and
speech
synthesis capabilities to home
control systems, such
as Control4. users
simply say Hello
VoicePod
from
anywhere in a
room to activate
VoicePod
and
then issue voice
commands
such
The HouseLogix
as turn on the
VoicePod
lights,
secure
the house, good morning,
and listen to music. utilizing
embedded speaker-independent
voice recognition technology
that requires no web access,
VoicePod instantly interprets
speech commands for voice
control of tV, music, thermostats,
lighting, shading, door locks, and
cameras.
VoicePod provides many
voice control features that add
speed, convenience, and safety
to everyday living.
VoicePod can also speak in
response to any event, alerting
users to security concerns,
such as open garage doors or
unusual temperatures or weather
conditions. Because
VoicePod,
which is available in black or
white, is only four inches wide
and provides its own speaker and
microphone, there are several
installation options.
integrators may purchase
VoicePod
directly
from
Houselogix.