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THE BEST OF BARCELONA With the Integrated Systems Europe show due to take place early in 2022 (FIRA Barcelona, Gran Via, 1-4 February 2022), EI presents just a few of the highlights being previewed before the event. RTI announced that the RTI Music and MS-3 Music Streamer will make its international debut at ISE 2022. RTI Music is designed so that technology integrators can deliver a rich streaming experience to their clients with native control through any RTI control system. For home or business owners, RTI Music is described as an entirely seamless control experience, eliminating the need — for example — to exit the control app to search for music and access a playlist. With RTI Music, users can stream high-res audio into any room from their favorite platform or from their local NAS with a simple tap on a touchpanel, remote, or their favorite mobile device. RTI Music supports three concurrent streams from sources including Pandora, Spotify, iHeart Radio, SiriusXM, SiriusXM for Business, SoundMachine and TuneIn. The AirPlay interface enables streaming from Apple Music and Amazon Music. The Music Queue features play now, play later and play soon options to build an on-the-fly song queue, while the Favourites playlists integrate songs from multiple services and local devices. “Where RTI Music really shines is the user experience, which is fully integrated into the control system,” says Neal Ellsworth, RTI Director of Product Management. “Sources, zones, favourites, and playlists are all managed from a single interface, even when creating onthe-fly music queues from multiple services or local devices.” RTI Music operates natively within the RTI control system, making it easy to access playlists and search favourite songs, artists, and albums on favourite services and then direct the music to the room(s) of choice. A music collection on
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a local NAS drive or computer can be accessed and fully integrated with support for lossless audio (FLAC and ALAC) formats. The three streams in the MS-3 can keep the whole family engaged, while the lossless audio capability and local drive access can satisfy the audiophile. RTI Music and the MS-3 Music Streamer are designed with the integrator in mind. When connected, the RTI Integration Designer programming platform will automatically discover the MS-3, while the configuration utility makes it simple to set up homeowners’ music accounts. The 1U-chassis MS-3 pairs with RTI audio distribution systems for seamless audio throughout the home. Control4’s new contemporary lighting will also be highlighted, designed to elevate lighting control and aesthetics. Introducing a beautiful design that suits smart projects today, Contemporary Lighting gives dealers a new industrial design that their customers will love, says the maker. Elegant backlit engraving simplifies smart living, while premium buttons provide a solid tactile response and increased durability. A choice of 10 exclusive finishes will complement any décor, says the brand, including a new, sophisticated grey. Contemporary Lighting is perfect for any project - integrators can install all new lighting devices with ease and upgrade existing Control4 wireless lighting by replacing the keycaps and faceplates. On the AV hardware side, Snap One will be showcasing the new Episode Mini 5.1 AVR, designed to deliver incredible surround sound from a small form factor for rooms that lack space for traditional electronics. Small enough to fit behind a TV in a Strong VersaBox, this AVR’s amplifier has the power needed
to overcome installation challenges in tight spaces to deliver full-bodied sound without bulky equipment. Enhance customers’ listening experience in bedrooms, playrooms, bonus rooms, and anywhere else where space or wiring is limited. Integrators can pair the Episode Mini 5.1 AVR with an Episode soundbar or Signature by Episode speakers for a fully immersive AV experience. With built-in IR and IP control with drivers coming soon, this AVR is easy to integrate with Control4 and other popular control systems.
Snap One will showcase a new integration friendly AVR
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