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Advocacy, Connection, Education: Consider CEDIA Membership

CEDIA has been around for more than 30 years. In that time, membership has grown and evolved. The smart home technology industry is booming, and technological innovation continues to skyrocket, especially in the home.

WiCT Luncheon Showcases

‘The House That She Built’

This CEDIA Expo marked Women in Consumer Technology’s (WiCT) 15th annual networking reception and luncheon, as smiling faces gathered to mingle over bloody marys and bellinis. The Friday luncheon was opened by WiCT founder Carol Campbell, who, after thanking the event’s sponsors and volunteers, announced and congratulated WiCT’s 2023 Legacy Awards honorees.

Campbell also announced this year’s “New Year, New You!” executive leadership coaching event will be taking place in Fishers, Ind., on Nov. 15. She then welcomed Mandy Beckner, CEDIA’s vice president of education and training and WiCT’s 2023 Volunteer of the Year, to the stage.

“It doesn’t take a lot to get involved,” implored Beckner. “For me, one event was enough to ignite a fire and to see the vision that’s shared by this community, and the opportunity to join in it and add to it. That’s all it took, and that can be you as well, and I hope it will be, because the friendships that you make will lift you up in your career and in your life.”

The luncheon’s keynote was delivered by Qadra Evans, Zillow’s director of industry relations for new construction. Evans is a member of the executive leadership team for “The House That She Built,” an educational movement centered around a children’s book that aims to get more women involved in the home construction industry. In her presentation, Evans broke down statistics that help drive the movement, including the fact that there is a smaller

percentage of women working in tech fields now than in 1984.

“That’s bad. There’s so much more tech to be involved in in 2023…where it really gets shocking is that women in leadership roles in tech is only at 28%,” she noted. “We have a long way to go to make up that gap.”

Evans delved into the statistics of the construction industry, pointing out there’s simultaneously a dire need for new skilled trade workers, while women in the skilled trades make up less than 3% of the workforce. “We’re facing a workforce shortage in the construction industry in the hundreds of thousands,” said Evans. “That’s where this book comes in. We need women, there’s a lot of us, and we have a work force shortage, so where do we go from here?”

Evans then explained the background of “The House That She Built.” “There’s a very special house in Utah, built in 2021 and sold in 2021,” she said. “What makes it special is that from the dirt to the framing to everything in between, it was built completely by women,” said Evans to a round of applause.

Diving into the book, Evans showcased how 18 different careers are covered, all of which are involved in the construction of a new home. “The House That She Built” aims to expose all children to these careers, and to let girls and young women know that there is a place for them in the industry.

Luncheon attendees walked away with a copy of the book, and were implored to spread the message, so that future generations know that the tech and construction fields have enough space for everyone.

In 2022, CEDIA established a clear mission and new pillars by which it serves its members. It also determined to use the phrase “smart home.” This term, widely known outside our channel, will help build awareness of CEDIA with allied trades in a way that’s familiar to them. The subtle, descriptive change allows CEDIA to be a link between consumers, allied trades, and CEDIA members. It also helps people understand the significance of industry recognition such as CEDIA Smart Home Awards finalists and winners.

CEDIA’s mission is “To connect, empower, and champion smart home technology professionals and businesses that enrich our lives.” The pillars, or ACE as they’re often referred to, are Advocacy, Connection, and Education.

The big question is this: What does all of this have to do with you? What do CEDIA members really get from being a member of the organization?

Follow along as we detail what each membership benefit includes in the CEDIA Membership Deep Dive Series on our blog and learn more at www.cedia.net/ membership

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Zillow’s Qadra Evans delivered the keynote address at the WiCT networking reception and luncheon.
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Quantum Media Systems Demos New Cinematic XDR3 LED Video Wall

ROOM 207 In my “CEDIA 2022 Superlative” show wrap, I wrote, “I think the Quantum Media Systems Cinematic XDR LED video wall was not just the best video image I saw at CEDIA, but the best I have ever seen...it looked like a massive, gorgeous OLED with incredible black levels and a rated 1 million to 1 contrast, producing vibrant colors, and bright whites up to 1000nits, and it delivered a truly engaging and cinematic experience that had detail rivaling anything I’ve seen.”

That’s some high-praise, indeed. So, when the QMS team reached out to say this year’s XDR3 system was going to be even better, I immediately carved a hole in my show schedule to see the demo.

While most video walls have been designed and engineered with commercial digital signage applications in mind and then adapted for home use, the Cinematic XDR3 LED Video Wall has been purposebuilt from the start for residential applications, factoring in requirements such as lighting, audience engagement, content, and requiring just four inches of total build-out depth.

Unlike commercial LED walls, the XDR has also been optimized to deliver 4K HDR movies and streaming video. New for this panel is a 120Hz high frame rate, making it excellent for

handling fast-action video games, sports, and hires digital art. Plus, a built-in processor enables it to display multi-window sports broadcasts. And unlike a projector, the XDR can produce images of exceptional brightness up to 1500 nits. The system is also designed to support 12-bit, 4:4:4 content, and displays 100 percent of P3 and 90 percent of REC2020 color space.

Further, the XDR has been designed to “play nice” in a custom-installed home system, featuring built-in technology that integrates with third-party control systems for seamless operation with media servers, lights, and other devices.

Part of the QMS “secret sauce” is handling 100% of the design, installation, calibration, and commissioning of these systems, as well as what they call “Pixel Alignment Calibration.” This includes the team coming out to assist with the install and performing full onsite chroma alignment, grayscale and color space calibration for REC709, DCI-P3, and REC2020, and full system optimization of every AV source, ensuring each install has optimal performance.

Also new for 2023, QMS has been approved for Digital Cinema Initiatives (DCI), meaning it can now be part of the “Bel Air Circuit” and display first-run Hollywood content in private home cinemas. The company sees this as a major step toward adoption

Snap One Unveils Binary 960 Series MoIP Solutions

BOOTH 1518 Snap One’s innovative new Binary 960 Series MoIP solutions provide Partners and end users with advanced video distribution capabilities for both residential and commercial projects. The new series enables distribution of 4K60 video content, video tiling for up to 16 sources, simplified setup through OvrC, and reduced video compression for 10G-capable networks.

The 960 Series launch includes three products: the B-960-MOIP-4K-TX-A transmitter that enables audio downmixing, the B-960-MOIP-4K-TR transceiver that can transmit and receive, and the B-960-MOIP-4K-RX receiver with video tiling capability. Together, these products let Partners take advantage of the increased bandwidth of modern 10G networks to provide 4K60 HDR video and fast switching to ensure smooth operations for demanding use cases. The 960 Series also creates new efficiencies and end user benefits by providing a less centralized system that integrates MultiView and video wall applications (up to 4x4) without the need for any additional hardware.

in premium home cinemas.

For CEDIA, QMS transformed room 207 into a 60-seat, high-end cinema, complete with a full surround-sound system, acoustical treatments, media servers, and an integrated control system. Of course, the star of the show is the custom 18-foot-wide XDR display, which has somehow managed to get both better and less expensive!

Between the OLED-like black levels, brilliant, peak brightness, and rich color volume, the XDR3 represents the state-of-the-art of what is possible in no compromise video playback. If you check out one video demo at CEDIA, it should be this one.

Blackwire Offers AVoIP Configuration Tool

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Designs is releasing its AV-over-IP configuration tool, a unique service that allows dealers to purchase ready-to-deploy, preconfigured, labeled, and fully updated video-over-IP systems available from Just Add Power or AVPro Edge.

Available at no additional cost, the tool allows dealers to provide Blackwire with project information for any residential or commercial installation. From there, Blackwire will configure the system and test each device based on the requested design, plus update firmware and label each device, eliminating the possibility of deploying bad hardware and saving dealers time and money by ensuring they have a working system straight out of the box.

After offering this service for VLAN-configured Just Add Power systems for nearly a decade, Blackwire now also supports the new IGMP-configured systems from both Just Add Power and AVPro Edge.

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Cesar Guerrero (left) and Ken Hoffman helped showcase the new Cinematic XDR3 LED Video Wall from Quantum Media Systems. Snap One’s Binary 960 Series MoIP Solutions

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CI Industry Can Score Big with Live Sports Streaming

Friday morning’s panel discussion focused on live sports streaming, led by Marc Finer, managing director, communication research at DEG: The Digital Entertainment Group, began a much-needed dialogue between the CI industry and live sports streaming providers, offering a host of new opportunities for the integrator channel.

“We’re open to working together,” said Rob Stecklow, senior VP of  marketing, sports and news at Paramount+. “I think the possibilities are out there, we would just need to know from you how you want to deliver that to customers.”

“This avenue is an education for us,” added Brian Gilmore, VP of sports streaming at Peacock. “It’s just a matter of understanding what the opportunity is and how do we tailor-make it to this group.”

Unlike movies, TV shows, and video games, tens of millions of sports fans across the globe share the experience of live sports, and they crave the one-ofa-kind events sports provide. “They want to be able to access and enjoy these events at any time, on any device, anywhere they go,” said Finer.

Tom Doherty, director, new technology initia-

tives, HTSA, and Walt Zerbe, senior director of technology and standards, CEDIA, joined the discussion to bring their insights and a CI perspective to the table.

“Our industry is performance-oriented, and it would be great to have information provided by these platforms to be able to educate ourselves so we can optimize our systems or be able to communicate that well to our clients,” Doherty said.

“We also need GUIs that could work well and be interfaced well with the equipment that we’re installing, so it’s a friction-free process for someone to actually go through it and use your apps,” Zerbe added.

Could opening a continuing dialogue about streaming sports and other genres with new and existing clients become a source of reoccurring revenue as a service for the CEDIA and CI channels? “Yes,” enthused Doherty, “and it needs to be! We have to be doing this, and those that aren’t doing it now need to start thinking about it.”

“The days of just delivering hardware, I believe, is no longer,” added Zerbe. “We’re still going to deliver the hardware, but we have to get more involved in the streaming service and maybe more of a concierge service to help people. Like when you are interviewing to do a job for a customer, you need to ask these questions: ‘Are you into the NFL? What sports do

Indoors or Outdoors, Mount Up at Sanus

SONANCE, BOOTH 3501 Skylar Gray shows off a Sonance Visual Experience (VX) speaker. VX speakers are engineered for maximum coverage and fidelity to create a crisp, consistent experience. The James VXQ Level 8 model he’s holding features the unique Quadratech Tweeter and Cymatic Diffuser to create crisp details and exceptional dispersion. Each VXQ Quadratech Tweeter was designed using iterative machine learning to create the ideal experience for each speaker size, a customized feature unique to each.

BOOTH 1506 For flat screen mounting, the new Sanus VIWLF128-B2 Large In-Wall Full Motion mount provides the optimal viewing experience for TVs ranging from 42-85 inches with space for AV components built in. This full-motion mount extends 28 inches with up to 67 degrees of swivel left and right, and sits just 0.5 inches from the wall when recessed. Mount arms fold into a 20-inch enclosure that can double as AV storage for streaming devices, switches, and more.

For outdoor media spaces, the new Sanus weatherproof Outdoor Premium Full-Motion TV

you like to watch?’ We’re falling down right now with that, in my opinion.”

“It’s critical that we start to address this more aggressively, and we think there’s a lot of potential here for the integrators of the channel—particularly with new ways of supplementing their revenue stream with content support services,” said Finer. “The next step is up to the integrators. If you have interest in this, and you’re an independent dealer and a member of CEDIA or a member of a buying group, reach out to them and encourage them to get more involved.”

To learn more about the DEG Live Sports Council, contact Jean Kevicki at jean@degonline.org.

Mount for TVs 40-85 inches and Outdoor Tilt mount for 37-95-inch TVs are designed to handle the elements. The full-motion mount offers 25 inches of extension with flexible cable access to achieve the perfect viewing angle from anywhere, and can be locked into place with motion lock knobs. Both mounts use Sanus’s Virtual Axis for smooth, easy adjustments.

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Sanus’s VIWLF128-B2 large In-Wall full motion mount A Friday morning panel, “Understanding the Live Sports Streaming Platforms and their Potential Opportunities for the CI Channel,” featured a dialogue between the CI industry and live sports streaming providers. From left: Rob Stecklow, Brian Gilmore, Tom Doherty, and Walt Zerbe.

Hunter Douglas Upgrades PowerView Gen 3 Automation

BOOTH 2947 The CEDIA community asked and Hunter Douglas delivered: Quoting, specifying, and installing Hunter Douglas smart shading has never been easier with the freshly designed PowerView Gen 3 Automation. Hunter Douglas redesigned its automation system to simplify installations, enhance reliability, improve scalability, and prioritize interoperability.

Leveraging dealer feedback to alleviate commonly cited integration challenges and incorporating industry-favorite features from previous iterations, PowerView Gen 3 boasts a solid and tested infrastructure to help dealers take on more shading projects, streamline installation and integration, maximize profitability, and increase homeowner satisfaction.

The PowerView App’s intuitive dashboard enables fast, easy configuration with proximity detection, which displays the shades that are nearest to the user first on the list and offers quick tap naming and scheduling options. Once setup is complete, the PowerView Gen 3 platform delivers personalized, sophisticated control of Hunter Douglas shades for homeowners with a robust twoway communication protocol, with options for scheduled or on-command automation through the PowerView App, Pebble Remote, voice commands, or via popular third-party smart home systems.

ORIGIN ACOUSTICS, BOOTH 3118 Here comes the bride! On Friday afternoon, in a first for CEDIA Expo, two people tied the knot on the show floor. The bride was Sarah Duvall. The groom was Joe Whitaker, VP of commercial at Origin Acoustics and an active CEDIA volunteer who has served on the Board of Directors for 10 years and is a member of the Governance Committee and the Strategic Advisory Council. Before the ceremony, Whitaker said it made sense to hold the wedding at the show because hundreds of their friends were attending CEDIA Expo, and it was a “simple and convenient way to allow our friends to take part in our wedding and wedding memories.”

Crestron Spotlights New LED Light Fixtures

BOOTH 1901 Crestron’s fully tunable LED Light Fixtures add real-time personalized lighting control into the Crestron Home operating system. Through the Crestron Home platform, homeowners have full control of the color of their lights, including hue, saturation, color temperature, and intensity of light, or they can opt to synchronize Crestron’s LED Light Fixtures with their natural circadian rhythm or utilize a Crestron SolarSync sensor to match the natural light outside.

Crestron LED Light Fixtures have scene-based control where users are able to set scenes for one-touch control to suit an individual’s preferences. The seamless integration of the LED fixtures to the Crestron Home OS is the major advantage of the Crestron tunable light fixtures.

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Hunter Douglas PowerView Gen 3

SALAMANDER DESIGNS, BOOTH C1520 Salvatore Carrabba, founder and president of Salamander Designs, enjoys a moment of applause after thanking his associates for their hard work. After starting the company modestly in the basement of his parents’ house, Salamander Designs is now celebrating its 30th year in the specialized AV furniture business.

EPV Launches New Outdoor Wireless Screens

BOOTH 2928 EPV Screens, the dedicated Custom Install channel brand of Elite Screens, is introducing the new Twilight Wireless and Twilight Tension Wireless battery-operated projector screens dedicated for outdoor entertainment. These screens include a builtin rechargeable battery that can last up to 200 cycles on a single charge. Because the Twilight Wireless screens do not need a power outlet, they truly allow for flexible setups that include both wall and suspended ceiling installations. The screen components are IPX3 rated for outdoor use, making it a durable product while providing a high quality and dynamic home theater experience.

The Twilight Wireless screens include a RF remote as well as manual control buttons on the side of the screen casing. When it comes to projector compatibility, ultra-short, short, and standard throw projectors can be used depending on the screen model. The Twilight Wireless and Twilight Tension Wireless are available in a 125-inch size and are also covered by EPV Screens’ five-year warranty.

Products, Service, Support: DP Sets Pace in Resimercial

BOOTH 2543 The technological differences in commercial and residential projects are growing increasingly harder to discern. Companies are redesigning their corporate workspaces to evoke the creature comforts of home, while residences are incorporating a caliber of technology normally reserved for commercial settings. As a result, projection systems and displays once relevant only for the commercial market are crossing into residential territory and vice versa.

Digital Projection has led with the resimercial trend by introducing versatile, multi-faceted imaging solutions suitable for both applications. It’s a move that’s made life a lot easier for systems integrators and inspires exciting new business opportunities. Systems integrators who visit the Digital Projection booth can learn how projection and dvLED products in the portfolio can help expand their reach into lucrative emerging markets. Naturally, there’s a learning curve involved when moving into new areas of business; Digital Projection’s outstanding concierge level of dealer service and support eases the transition. From initial design to final installation, the experts at Digital Projection can carry the lion’s share of the workload, leaving more time for integrators to focus on other aspects of their business.

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Demo Showcases Fully Digital AES67 Home Theater

SR10 StormAudio, Seymour-Screen Excellence, Grimani Systems, and RowOne have united to demonstrate an 11.6.6-channel fully digital, networked, AES67 Audio-over-IP demonstration—a CEDIA Expo first for harnessing the cutting-edge capabilities of networked AoIP technology!

AES67, a technical standard enabling high-performance AoIP and Audio over Ethernet (AoE), was developed by the Audio Engineering Society and first published in September 2013. AES67 operates over standard layer-3 Ethernet networks, is routable and fully scalable like any modern IT network, and is compatible with most commonly available IP-based switches. It also allows streaming interoperability between the various IP-based audio networking products currently available, such as Dante.

Driving the demo is StormAudio’s new ISP Evo 32-channel AoIP surround sound preamp/processor, which is based on the company’s highly regarded ISP Elite MK3. The ISP Evo handles all available immersive audio formats, and features 24 channels of decoding and upmixing, along with 32 channels of post-processing including the latest Dirac Live Active Toom Treatment module and StormAudio’s Expert Bass Management, allowing for multiple bass zones and bass routing. It is also the first all-digital immersive audio processor available to the CEDIA channel.

The ISP Evo is connected via a standard network switch—they claim it was an off-the-shelf, non-man-

aged model selling for about $160—and Ethernet cabling to a Grimani Systems 11.6.6-channel active loudspeaker system featuring 16,800 watts of total power. The fully digital pathway from source-toprocessor-to-speakers is designed to highlight a new criterion in audio precision and clarity.

Incredibly, this complex system required just four cables connected to the Strom Audio processor: power, Ethernet for network, Ethernet for AES67, and HDMI from the Kaleidescape Strato-C source. Beyond the simplicity of design in using only Ethernet cabling, a network switch, and speaker cabling for audio connections, the all-digital AES67 system also eliminates common issues like ground-loop hums, and allows for CI-desired features such as remote setup, calibration, and monitoring.

Of course, audio is only half of the experience, and this demo features a collaboration of video manufacturers to deliver cutting-edge video as well. Projection is handled by a Barco Residential Njord Cinemascope 5K 3-DLP projector, with dynamic

HDR tone mapping handled by a madVR Labs Envy Extreme video processor, along with a highperformance TLD+ short-throw lens.

Maximizing the presentation is the cinema-sized, 13.5-foot-wide (186-inch diagonal) Seymour-Screen Excellence’s Enlightor-Neo 4K HDR immersive film screen surface and Adjustable Ratio Theater (ART) four-way masking. This acoustically transparent material is designed to impart no coloration to the sound of the speakers behind it—basically “do no harm to the audio,” according to Chris Seymour, managing director at Seymour-Screen Excellence— while still producing every pixel of detail.

To ensure you enjoy the demo in comfort, there are eight RowOne chairs. Across the front row are the company’s Calveri zero-clearance power recliners, which Seymour says are the best seats in the house.

This demo can be found at SR10, and is one of the marquee demos at the show. It should definitely be on your shortlist.

Lenbrook Americas Offers Hi-Res Custom Install Solutions

BOOTH 3516 The Lenbrook Americas booth is showcasing the company’s complete range of hi-res audio offerings for custom install, integration applications, but also high-end home theater solutions. The range of products includes in-wall and in-ceiling products from PSB Speakers and DALI Speakers, the BluOS multi-room ecosystem including the Bluesound POWERNODE EDGE, NAD CI amplifiers, as well as the latest in-ceiling and pendant kits from Bluesound Professional. Additionally, there will be live demos of the new BluOS 4.0 app as it controls the

entire Bluesound product line as well as the groundbreaking Alpha iQ, the first BluOS-enabled stereo speakers from PSB, which are now available in five colors including Matte Black, Matte White, Tangerine Yellow, Midnight Blue, and Dutch Orange.

PSB Speakers is unveiling its new Imagine Series, which consists of two floorstanding speakers (T65 and T54) and a bookshelf (B50). The new DALI EPIKORE towers will also be showcased alongside the recently announced NAD M66, which is set to ship in October 2023.

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The AES67 AoIP home theater demonstration is a collaborative effort between four companies, represented here by (l-r) Oliver Thumerel from StormAudio, Anthony Grimani from Grimani Systems, Chris Seymour from Seymour-Screen Excellence, and Todd Girdis from RowOne. PSB Speakers’ Alpha IQ models

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Your Industry Needs You

Associations advocate on behalf of their members and industry. CEDIA is in a unique position to stand up for the smart home technology industry—including your business. We can’t do it alone, though, at least not if we want to have the most impact. Nothing replaces constituent outreach to their legislative leader. Advocacy works best when it comes from you and people like you in your community. CEDIA knows and supports this process in any way we can.

Members can and should advocate on technology issues throughout the legislative process whether it’s at the local, state, or federal level. What does that look like?

1. Be proactive and reach out to state and local leaders. Introduce yourself and your business—let them know what you do and how it affects your community.

2. Offer to be a resource for future legislation. You know your business best, which means you can offer your experience for relevant issues as they come up in the legislative process.

3. Get engaged using CEDIA’s Digital Advocacy Tool. Use the tool to reach out to your state and federal legislative leaders on issues that mean the most to you and our industry.

Learn more at www.cedia.net/advocacy

COASTAL SOURCE, DESTINATION OUTDOORS

Nick Macdonald (left) and Jennette Kollmann from Audio Video Design Group discuss Coastal Source’s Razor Speaker. The Razor Speaker series is a line of outdoor wall and hardscape speakers that offers striking sound from a slim profile speaker system that disappears into the background, minimizing the visual impact on a home’s outdoor aesthetic while maximizing sound performance. Along with Draper at Home and Just Video Walls, Coastal Source sponsored the Destination Outdoors area at CEDIA, which offers a first-hand look at technologies for outdoor spaces.

Access Networks Offers Wide Range of Wi-Fi 6 Access Points

BOOTHS 1512, 1518 Access Networks caters to the diverse networking needs of its dealers by offering a wide range of Wi-Fi 6 access points, prominently displayed at the Snap One booths. Dealers can choose the products that best suit the application, whether it is just a few access points for a smaller project or

a complete, managed networking system for a more demanding, complicated project. All products in the Access Networks portfolio adhere to current Wi-Fi 6 communications specifications, feature BeamFlex+ multi-directional antenna technology for extended coverage, support multi-gigabit transmission speed, and provide connection to anywhere from 256 to 1024 client devices.

Access Networks’ enterprise-grade Wi-Fi 6 access points intended for indoor applications range from the entry-level A350, the popular medium-coverage A550, the high-range A650, and the ultra-high-coverage A750 for large, bandwidth-intensive projects. Also newly available to dealers is a Wi-Fi 6 access point optimized for outdoor use, the B350.

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Access Networks’ Wi-Fi 6 Access Points
FUTURE READY SOLUTIONS, BOOTH 2109 James Chen, Kordz managing director and 2023 CEDIA Fellow, is at CEDIA to celebrate the company’s 20th anniversary and to encourage attendees to take ‘The Terminator’ cable termination challenge. You can win a variety of prizes and check out the new lineup of Kordz SlimCat Cat6 bulk cable, too.

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Learn more when you stop by booth 1506!

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LYNN, BOOTH 3121 Now available, LYNN’s new SlimFIT Plate Customer Connection Point’s (p/n FPP-01-W-B6) sleek, compact design is preconfigured with a simplex SC/APC internal shuttered adaptor, keystone jack location, and cable management for 600µm or 900µm fiber cable. Ideal for residential entries, it includes everything necessary for a simple wall installation without drilling. Additional features and specifications include: material: PVC; finish: high-end gloss; color: white; adapter options: SC/APC (included); lifetime warranty.

Samsung Spotlights ViewFinity S9 Monitor

BOOTH 1912 Samsung’s ViewFinity S9 27-inch 5K resolution monitor is equipped to provide exceedingly detailed picture and text quality. The professional display has a wide color gamut and true color representation to create clearer and cleaner images. The ViewFinity S9 brings vivid colors to life thanks to its screen technology and new smartphone-controlled Smart Calibration feature—an industry first, according to the company. Users can conveniently customize the screen for precise settings without expensive, complex calibration equipment whenever they want, regardless of Android or iOS software. Users can also switch between work and play with Smart TV Apps and Samsung Gaming Hub, and if one screen isn’t enough, Apple Airplay allows users to mirror or extend their screens to get more done, increasing productivity.

With its ergonomic design, this monitor can pro-

vide comfort and improve productivity by adjusting to almost any position or posture. It features a 4K SlimFit Camera to keep video conferencing crystal clear and a single Thunderbolt 4 connection to connect to Windows and Mac devices.

Snap One Makes Commitment to Premium Audio

BOOTH 1518 Snap One’s Triad Passive Soundbars build upon a legacy of audio excellence with an industrial design, delivering a unique, sophisticated look, equaling the beauty of Triad’s high-fidelity

DMF Lighting Enhances iX Series Products

BOOTH 4122 DMF Lighting is featuring its new enhanced iX product line of luxury lighting products exclusive to the CEDIA channel.

The new enhanced iX Series 2-inch fixtures feature premium aesthetics to the awardwinning iX Series designed to elevate the entire home with mod ern, quiet ceilings and elegant design. As part of its longstanding com mitment to the channel, the enhanced iX Series DMF Small Aperture lights allow CI channel integrators to go smaller without compromising per-

formance, installation, and serviceability.

The highest color rendering in their category, new iX lighting modules feature new LED chips that are exceptional in their ability to effectively display colors as they appear under natural light. This enhances the overall aesthetic appeal of any environment by showcasing colors in their true vibrancy and richness. Accurate color representation is essential to create a pleasing ambiance and highlight the beauty of objects, products and artwork.

sound. The lineup extends the audio performance with two larger driver size platforms and extends the support of custom lengths in both directions.

This Triad line seamlessly combines aesthetics with excellent audio. Snap One is invested in making the installer’s job efficient, safe, professional, and easy, and is continuing to refresh its lineup of Triad built-to-order products and has designed its own Triad drivers as well as a new style of cabinet.

Triad Passive Soundbars are an ideal solution for homeowners looking to improve their audio quality and revamp their spaces, as the latest family of Triad soundbars have been expertly engineered and extensively tested to provide the best audio experience possible and are the first of Snap One’s products to have an industrial design, making them look as good as they sound.

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Samsung’s ViewFinity S9 monitor
DMF Lighting’s new iX Series fixture Snap One’s Triad passive soundbars

American Recorder Technologies Ships

New 3-Pin XLR Adapters

BOOTH 1651 American Recorder Technologiesis now shipping its new XLR Screw Terminal Adapters. These 3-pin XLR adapters allow integrators, audio/ broadcast engineers and installers to quickly and easily connect balanced XLR connections without having to break out the soldering equipment, which greatly reduces labor time and cost. The adapters are identical to a standard solder type XLR, but with a three-position terminal strip located at the back end of the adapter, allowing direct connections of wires, up to 16 awg. The terminal strip is numbered for connection identification—hot (2), cold (3) and ground (1).

In addition, the terminal strip is encased in a heavy duty tapered, molded plastic, providing easy grip and extended reliability and long use life. All connections are nickel plated. An optional cap is available when covering the terminal strip is desired.

Theory Launches Multipurpose Loudspeaker

BOOTH 1543 Theory Audio Design is introducing the sb25aw. A 4-ohm or 70V/100V version of the company’s sb25 surface mount loudspeaker, the sb25aw is extremely durable, completely weatherized and thoughtfully designed to provide mounting options for virtually every possible installation need.

The sb25aw incorporates a water-tight loudspeaker wire entry point and selectable hi-z or low-z operating modes. Its slender enclosure, available in a premium black or white finish with matching perforated aluminum grille, and gentle sculpted curves allow it to virtually disappear into the architectural background while looking surprisingly handsome in environments where it’s easily seen--stealth and pretty at the same time.

ClearOne Enhances the Conferencing Experience

BOOTH 727 ClearOne’s CHAT 150 BT group speakerphone with USB and Bluetooth connectivity enhances the conferencing experience for the ultimate in business class performance.

With simple, instant connection to personal computers, mobile devices or Bluetooth-enabled desk phones, the CHAT 150 BT group speakerphone provides users with an affordable way to upgrade home offices, executive offices, and mid-size meeting rooms

Just Video Walls Stresses Channel-Centric Approach

BOOTH 3015 First-time Expo exhibitor Just Video Walls, a MicroLED supplier birthed by integrators, helps custom integrators build their own model for success in the category. Having experienced life from the perspective of a MicroLED integrator, the team became frustrated by the time required to navigate the

with BYOD convenience and superior audio clarity for audio conferences and video meetings.

The CHAT 150 BT group speakerphone also has an audio bridging feature that allows far end conference participants connected via a software conferencing application through USB, local users of the speakerphone, and far end callers on a mobile call connected through Bluetooth to all join the same call and hear each other clearly.

learning curve, breadth of technologies and inefficient support.

Just Video Walls replaces product line memorization with two simple pathways. First, the “Spec” series includes an arsenal of over 50 pre-configured and vetted indoor and outdoor MicroLED systems. Second, the “Custom” series, where integrators build tailor-made walls through a revolutionary new “project first/product last” interview configurator.

Just Video Walls also eliminates disruption through consistent sales and marketing assets, lead generation and a training program on a mission to abolish the learning curve. Dealers receive proactive updates and access to installation support in four ways. At every corner, the team brings solutions to a challenging space, and helps dealers pave their own way to success in this burgeoning category.

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XLR Screw Terminal Adapters are available in both male and female formats.
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American Recorder Technologies’ XLR Screw Terminal Adapters
Chat 150 BT Speakerphone
Theory Audio Designs’ sb25aw weatherized, multipurpose loudspeaker

Meets NEC 400.7 (11) for interconnecting wiring between existing receptacle and inlet

TV BRIDGE III KITS

PRE-WIRED, FULLY ASSEMBLED KIT FOR FASTEST TV INSTALLATION

Arlington’s UL LISTED TV Bridge™ III box kits are the easiest, fastest way to install an LED or hi-def TV. They include two boxes and the connections for installing the TV and additional components.

Hides wires behind wall

LABOR SAVINGS! The advance assembly work is done. You get a fully assembled NM cable, with permanently assembled devices, wired as a NO NEED to cut, splice, attach wires to devices. Just cut two openings in the wall, near a power source. No cutting framing members or running power from a panel box. Tighten the mounting wing screws to hold boxes in the wall. That’s it!

• Plugs and connections stay inside these recessed boxes so TV mounts flush against wall.

• No mess. Wires stay hidden behind wall.

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Arlington’s recessed STEEL combination power/low voltage TV BOX™ is the best way to mount a TV flush on a wall. TV BOX provides power and/or low voltage in one or more of the openings. Plugs and connectors stay inside the box without extending past the wall. Designed for use in new or retrofit commercial construction where metal raceway is used, we have a STEEL TV BOX for almost any application!

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• Optional covers for unused boxes

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Epson Projects Racing Simulation at Expo

BOOTH 210 A high-brightness ultra short throw setup featuring the Epson EB-PU1008W WUXGA 3LCD Laser Projector with 4K Enhancement with ELPLX01S lens is being demonstrated at CEDIA, showcasing larger-than-life, crystal-clear images in an immersive 200-inch racing simulation by Next Level Racing and Thrustmaster. Compact, flexible, and powerful, the Epson EB-PU1008W offers easy setup and delivers best-in-class color brightness, with 8,500 lumens of color and white brightness, for bright, realistic displays that immerse viewers into the experience. The EB-PU1008W also features multiple high-quality lens accessory options that allow

for installation flexibility whether it be for long throw, regular throw, or short throw applications. Featuring the Next Level Racing GTtrack Cockpit and Traction Plus Platform, along with T818 direct-drive simulator steering wheels and TLCM load cell pedals from Thrustmaster, the EB-PU1008W will project the race onto a gigantic screen, creating a sense of depth and realism that a regular LCD monitor simply cannot match. With 8,500 lumens of high-resolution, vibrant and bright colors, this racing simulation achieves a new level of performance and captivation.

Blustream Issues New DanteEnabled Wall Plates

BOOTH 3612 Blustream’s DA11ABL-WP and DA22XLR-WP wall plates are ideal for BYOD and collaboration spaces. To enable easy collaboration within Dante audio systems, Blustream is introducing two new multi-input/output Dante conversion wall switches. The DA11ABL-WP is a multi-input/output wall plate to convert Bluetooth and analog audio within a digital Dante networked audio system. The DA22XLR-WP converts analog audio, with two input channels of balanced/unbalanced MIC audio with switchable 48V phantom power and two output channels of balanced and unbalanced audio. Each represents a significant convenience for BYOD users in commercial spaces using Dante networked audio.

Expanding Blustream’s range of Dante solutions, the DA11ABL-WP and DA22X-

LR-WP wall plates are designed to add increased functionality and flexibility for networked audio installations. These new solutions deliver advanced Dante conversion and distribution of Bluetooth/analog audio (DA11ABL-WP) and XLR/microphone audio signals (DA22XLR-WP). The magnetic faceplate design allows for both UK and EU backbox compatibility.

Draper at Home Offers

Ascend Manual Roller Shade

BOOTH 3912 There are always some windows at home where solar control is needed but motorization isn’t required. But homeowners expect more than a cheap, inadequate second thought—solutions for those windows should be just as elegant as those found in other spaces.

The Ascend is a new manual roller shade from Draper at Home that provides the same luxurious and elegant feel as the company’s motorized solutions and without hanging cords or chains. The Ascend’s ultra-safe cordless operation requires only a light touch of the hand upwards at the bottom of the hembar to retract.

The brackets install quickly and easily with a single screw for each. The Ascend is also available in a curved or square cassette version. The fascia can be wrapped in fabric to match the shade panel or surrounding décor, or powder coated Taupe, Grey, Black, White, or Warm White.

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Nova C1217 20' SkyworthUSA C1301 20' 30' Azione Unlimited, Ellipsys, Oasys C1305 Fortin et C1306 ative C1308 20' 30' K-array C1312 20' 20' Portal.io C1315 20' Kanto Mounts C1317 20' DAMAR/UP RISE Smart C1320 20' Techology C1405 20' DNAKE (Xiamen) C1415 20' GUDE Systems C1417 8K Asso C1418 ED C1420 Symb ol C1421 Innov C1520 20' 20' Salamander Designs C806 20' Reserved C809 20' DigitalSignage C812 Skybo C813 C815 20' C817 ZeeVe e,Inc C818 s USA C820 KIE C821 Saavi Home C901 20' 20' Amina Technologie s Ltd C905 20' 20' ErgoAV C907 Reser ved C909 20' 20' MSE Audio/ Phase Technology C912 20' Rite-Tech Industrial C915 Comp TIA C916 C917 20' National Systems C920 20' 20' Connected Media Group C923 20' 20' Aurora Multimedia Corp. Ssp SR10 17' 34' SeymourScreen SR11 17' 34' MBL America, Inc. SR9 17' 34' Audio CONCESSION #9 SOUTH O HALL F Commercial Smart Stage Launchpad Lighting Zone FIRE ZONE NEW New FIREW ZONE 2 UCC MPT Entrance ENTRANCE ENTRANCE ENTRANCE CE Pro Band CIX Conference Stage As of August 22, 2023 DOWNLOAD THE MOBILE APP FOR MOST-UPDATED INFORMATION.

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Exhibitor Booth Number 2N, An Axis company 4308 8K Association C1417 Absen Inc C1007 Acoustic Innovations 1939 ADI Global Distribution 2533 Advaning 4152 Airzone � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 4108 AiSPiRE/WAC 3943 AJProTech 1650 AKUVOX (XIAMEN) NETWORKS CO., LTD. 1925 Alcons Audio SR9 Alfred International Inc 2856 American Recorder Technologies 1651 Amina Technologies Ltd C901 Amp Genie 3817 Amped America Audio Manufacturer � � � � � � � � � � 1039 Amplifier Technologies Inc. 1937 Analog Devices 3626, 501 AnthemAV 1132 Apex Technologies US C1415 Arlington Industries, Inc. 3118 Arsenal Cyber Force 3954 Aruba Instant On 3250 ASHB 950 Atlas Elite Autolift Systems Inc. � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 747 AtlasIED C1418 AudioControl 2509 AudioQuest / GoldenEar 3925 Aurora Multimedia Corp. C923 Autonomic Controls Inc. 3743 Autoslide 939 AVA, Inc. 3133 AViPAS, Inc. C1015 AVPro Edge � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 3212 AWOL Vision 723 Azione Unlimited, Ellipsys, Oasys C1301 Bad Dog Tools 1032 Bang & Olufsen America, Inc. 1747 Barco Residential � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 3901 Basalte 3223 BES Products 1536 Bitel Co., Ltd. 3726 Black Nova Italia Srl C1120 Blackwire Designs 4304 BLINDSPACE 4052 Blue Jeans Cable 830 Bluesound 3516 Bluesound Professional � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 3516 BluOS 3516 Blustream 3612 Bond Home 1838 Bridgee Technologizes Co. Ltd. 1550 BrightVault 4506 Broan-NuTone 1347 C SEED The Unfolding TV 2752 CAT - California Audio Technology 3905 CEDIA� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 2527 CEPro C920 CEPro - iQ C920 CinemaTech, Inc 3023 Clara Shades C1109 ClearOne 727 Coastal Source 3320 Colorbeam Lighting 3946 Commercial Integrator C920 CompTIA � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � C915 Connected Brands Media Group C920 ConsorcioTec-Latin Press 933 Construction Monitor 3318 Coulisse Distribution LLC C1112 Crestron Electronics, Inc. 1901 Crimson AV 1843 Cutco Gifting 836 D&H Distributing Company 3150 DALI Loudspeakers � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 3516 DAMAR/UPRISE Smart Shades C1317 DataComm Electronics Inc 4120 Dayton Audio 1037 D-BOX Technologies 1523 Dejero 3952 Delos Living 937 DEN SMART HOME 829 Digital Projection 2543 Digital Signage Federation � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � C809 Dirac Research AB 730 DMF Lighting 4112 DNAKE (Xiamen) Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. C1405 DoorBird 3347 Draper 3912 DSI North America Corp 1153 D-Tools, Inc. 2743 Dynamat Inc. 3153 Dynaudio North America 1843 Earthquake Sound Corporation 1753 eero 3434 ekeyUSA Systems, LLC 1924 Elite Home Theater Seating Inc. 3130 Elk Products Inc. � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 3020 Elytone 3816 Emerald Reserved 1 734, C806, C907 Environmental Lights 1123 Epson America, Inc. 1425, 208, 210, 212 EPV Screens 2928 ErgoAV C905 Ethereal 3143 Evvr ApS 3158 Ezlo Innovation, LLC. � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 3854 Faradite 827 Fiberoptics Technology Inc. 1636 Firewalla Inc. 3953 Focal Naim America 3520 Fortinet C1305 FORTRESS, Inc. 2909 FRANKIE TECH CO., LIMITED C820 Fujimi, Inc. 1050 Furrion by Lippert � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1739 Future Automation 1820 Future Ready Solutions 2109 Future US LLC 639 FX Luminaire 635 Garden Light LED 3253 Glow Labs 1549 Google 2533 Graber 3933 Grimani Systems� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � SR10 GTR Simulator 4329 GUDE Systems C1415 Hangman Products 1047 Hansong Technology 1423 Harman Luxury Audio Group 2512 HDANYWHERE C1415 Hisense USA Corporation 1326 HK Lighting 4112 Holovision 3527 Homeowners Marketing Services 833 Homni Electronic Co., Ltd. � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1547 Houzz 3417 Booths that start with “C” indicate a CIX exhibitor

EXHIBITOR LISTINGS

26 » CEDIA EXPO 2023 SHOW DAILY « DAY THREE ISSUE H-P Products Central Vacuums 1639 Hsing Chau Industrial Co., Ltd. 1738 Hunter Douglas 2947, 3147 IC Realtime LLC C1106 ICE Cable Systems 2524 Ideal Industries, Inc. 3526 IFP Connect 1324 IMCCA 926 Infinity Cable Products 3237 Infinity Massage Chairs 3128 Innovative Lighting C1306 Innovo � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � C1421 Inscape Data Corporation 4217 Insolroll Window Shading Systems 1720 Ionthis Inc. 932 IPEVO Inc. 3137 Island Router by PerfTech 3152 Jaymar Furniture 1523 Jellyfish Lighting 1036 Jetbuilt 1729 JL Audio Inc. 206, 729 Jonard Tools 1737 Josh.ai 3728 JSW PACIFIC CORPORATION 1548 J-Tech Digital, Inc. � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 3352 Juke Audio 832 Just Add Power 3412 Just Video Walls 3015 JVC 2139 Kaadas 3552 Kaleidescape, Inc. 2143 Kanto Mounts C1315 K-array C1308 Kevro 943 Kinetics Noise Control 3416 Kingbee Work Ready Vans 3754 Klus 4226 KNX National USA � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 938 Konnected Inc 834 Kwikset 3053 L-Acoustics Creations 4316 LBI Boyd Acoustical Products 3550 Legrand AV 1506 Leica Camera Inc 3139 Lenbrook Americas 3516 Leon Speakers 1909 LG Electronics USA, Inc. 3107 Liberty 2930 Light and Shade Solutions � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 4153 Light Can Help You 4147 Lighting BOSS 4146 LILIN Americas 1823 Linxura � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 947 Liteline Corporation 4408 Lithe Audio 1034 Living In Place Institute, LLC 936 Lotus Led Lights 4149 Lucetta/Diode LED 2024 Lucifer Lighting Company 4124 Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. 3101 madVR Labs 4233 Magna Audio � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 4523 Mango Power Tech Inc. 3630 Marshall Furniture, Inc. C1117 MartinLogan Ltd. 1132 Masimo Consumer � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 3012 MBL North America, Inc. SR11 McIntosh 3916 Meljac 837 Meyer Sound 1951 Midlite Corporation 732 Mirus Development Inc. 3955 Modern Forms Fans 3939 Monitoreal 1723 Montavue � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1126 MSE Audio/ Phase Technology 202 MSE Audio/ Phase Technology C909 Murideo 2939 NAD Electronics of America � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 3516 National Systems Integration Association (NSCA) C917 NETGEAR 3547 Network Thermostat 1323 Nice North America 2538 Nippon America 1538 Oelo Lighting Solutions LLC 4150 One Firefly LLC 3543 OneVision Resources 1929 Origin Acoustics 2133 OSD Audio/OSD Black 2149 Panasonic Eco Systems 1725 Paradigm Electronics Inc. 1132 Pixel Vault � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 4106 Planar 1501, 502 Platinum Tools/TechLogix 3121 PoEWit Technologies Inc. 1129 Portal.io C1312 Powercast Corporation 934 Powerhouse Alliance 2547 PowerShades 532 Premium Audio Company 4508 Pro Audio Technology / Theory Audio Design 1543, 204 Procella Audio 4330 Progressive Screens � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 4101 Pro-Ject Audio Systems 3916 ProjX360 928 Proluxe by American Lighting 4517 ProSource 3520, sp Protective Enclosures Company 4206 PSB Speakers of America 3516 Pulse-Eight / Gallo Acoustics 1147 Quantum Media Systems 207, 2143 Rack-A-Tiers Manufacturing 736 Ram Commercial 1138 RePure 1647 REVOX 4216 RFE Communications � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 2756 Richard Gray’s Power Company, LLC 1839 RING + eero 3434 Rite-Tech Industrial Co., Ltd. C912 Rize Marketing Company 1151, 1251 Rockustics C909 RoseWater Energy 4301 Rotel Electronics 3916 RowOne SR10 RTI 3612 Russound 1718 SaaviHome C821 Salamander Designs C1520 Samsung Electronics America, Inc. � � � � � � � � � � � � 1912 Savant 2519 Screen Innovations 1832 Selective Design, Distributor. 4338 Seura Inc 3847 Severtson Corp 3018 Seymour-Screen Excellence SR10 Shelly USA 4512 SimCraft 3750 Simplified Acoustics, LLC 1540
Booths that start with “C” indicate a CIX exhibitor

POWERNODE EDGE VERSATILE POWER

The POWERNODE EDGE is a two-channel streaming amplifier, powered by BluOS™, the leading hi res multi-room audio platform. Don’t be fooled by its compact size, it packs more power and performance than its slim lines suggest. Versatility is its other great strength, use in a 1u rack space, mounted behind a TV or on a desktop, the EDGE offers HiFi sound for any smart home solution. Come see the POWERNODE EDGE at CEDIA, booth #3516.

DAY THREE ISSUE » CEDIA EXPO 2023 SHOW DAILY « 27 Simply Reliable, Inc. 3631 Simpro Software 1637 Six Five Audio 3251 Skybox Sports Network Inc. dba Rise Display C812 Skyworth USA C1217 Snap One 1512, 1518 Somfy Systems, Inc. 2724 Sonance 3501 Sonos, Inc. 3508 Sonus faber 3916 Sony Electronics 2501 Soundavo 2950 Soundlab Technology Co.,Ltd. 2051 SoundTube® Entertainment C909 Speaker Snap 935 Specialized Shading Systems 739 Specifi IO Ltd 4054 Sponsor sp Stealth Acoustics 1143 Steinway Lyngdorf sp Stewart Filmscreen 4139 StormAudio � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1451, SR10 Straight Wire 1839 StreamUnlimited 4126 Structured Cable Products 3936 SuperX LLC 3556 SurgeX � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 3920 SVS 1945 Swidget 1725 Symbol Logic C1420 Techology C1320 TeleDynamics, L.L.P � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � C1016 Televes USA C818 Tenmat, Inc. 1649 Thingularity LLC 4053 Totem Acoustic 2933 TP-LINK USA Corporation � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � C1017 Transformation Entertainment Group 3856 Trinnov Audio 4233 TruAudio 3908 Ubiquiti 3155 Unite Audio � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � C1012 URC 2119 Vanco International 1532 VE 1026, 1027 Verozza Lighting 1551 Vertical Cable 3350 Vestaboard 1033 Victrola 1512 Victrola 3508 Viking Electronics 1539 VOC Instrumentation 1537 WALL SMART C1103 Wet Sounds 3329 Wilson Electronics 2953 WiSA 4320 Wisdom Audio 3929 Yealink C1016 Yeelight 4343 ZeeVee,Inc C817 Zycoo Co., Ltd. 3818 As of August 22, 2023

»HOT PRODUCTS

ACCESS NETWORKS 1512

B350 Outdoor Access Point

Robust, rugged and packed with powerful technology, the IP-67-rated B350 outdoor access point from Access Networks withstands the elements, temperature swings from -20 to 55 degrees Celsius, and supports Wi-Fi 6.

ARLINGTON 3118

Heavy Duty Enclosure Boxes

Arlington’s non-metallic enclosure boxes are ideal for protecting and securing power backups, security devices and other valuable equipment indoors, or outside. Shipped with timesaving, factory-installed hinged covers, these boxes meet NEMA 3R requirements for outdoor use when mounted with the hinge on top.

BASALTE 3223

Lena Touch Display

Lena is Basalte’s new flagship touch display for Basalte Home. Lena combines lights, shades, scenes, temperature, music and even communicates with your Adelante door phone. Available in premium finishes to match any high-end interior and Basalte’s other design products.

BOND 1838

Sidekick for Shades Gen2 Wireless Keypad

Bond Sidekick for Shades Gen2 wireless, battery-powered, flush-mount keypad simultaneously controls motorized shade/drape/screen/awnings by Somfy, Rollease Acmeda, Motion Blinds, Dooya, Gaposa, NICE, Amp Motorization, J-Star, BTX, A-OK, Bofu. Includes 5- and 1-channel keypads, decora wall-plate, 10-year replaceable battery.

CRESTRON 1901

Crestron Home OS 4

Crestron Home OS 4 features refined graphics, icons, and layouts, making for a strikingly fluid smart home control experience. Through enhanced filters, personalized schedules, added voice control, and a new digital lighting platform, Crestron Home OS 4 brings together some of the most powerful functionalities yet.

DIGITAL PROJECTION 2543

TITAN Satellite MLS

The TITAN Satellite MLS weighs 81 pounds compared to the 200 pounds of most other projectors in its class and is 70 percent smaller. Because the projector chassis and light source are two separate components, they can be installed apart from each other and connected by included fiber optic cable. This minimizes noise from interfering with the viewing experience, enables greater customization and simplifies upgrades and maintenance.

DRAPER 3912

Custom Color Roller Shades

Draper At Home roller shades are now available in any custom color a discerning customer desires. Simply provide a color number or sample and Draper’s Certified Digital Color Professionals take care of the rest.

EPV SCREENS 2928

Sonic Star AT eFinity Series

The Sonic Star AT eFinity is an acoustic transparent projector screen with light rejecting technology that eliminates up to 70 percent of ambient light. The Sonic Star AT material has 0.55 mm perforations, which allows sound to breathe through while producing outstanding imagery in dark or bright rooms.

H-P PRODUCTS CENTRAL VACUUMS 1639

Battery-Free RF Handle

The H-P Products Radio Frequency (RF) Handle uses a battery-free, kinetic switch that harvests the energy from the switch being pressed to send a single electro-mag netic pulse to the receiver, turning the system on or off. Eco-friendly and uses the same energyharvesting technology as Bluetooth and other electronics.

HUNTER DOUGLAS 2947

Aura Illuminated Shades

Aura Illuminated Shades by Hunter Douglas allow homeowners to control natural and artificial light, providing precise, comfortable illumination at any time. The transformative, three-in-one design features a traditional-looking front shade, a reflective room-darkening liner, and ambient illumination.

JBL 2512

4329P Studio Monitor Powered Loudspeaker

A completely self-contained, amplified loudspeaker system, the JBL 4329P Studio Monitor Powered Loudspeakers combine hi-res streaming audio with extensive wired and wireless connectivity options, while patented JBL acoustic technologies render sound with incredible accuracy and powerful dynamics.

LUXUL 1506

PoE+ AV Managed Switches

Luxul’s SW Series of PoE+ AV managed switches is designed for rapid setup and management of AV-overIP infrastructures. These eight new switches come with enhanced PoE+ capabilities to power numerous devices.

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Award-winning design just got better.

Higher 98 CRI Light Modules

iX Series modules feature new LED chips that are exceptional in their ability to effectively display colors as they appear under natural light.

Enhanced Premium Trims

Stunning trims machined from solid blocks of aluminum or brass provide elegance, durability, and a low-glare nish.

New Flangeless Housing

Dedicated angeless housings can be installed using conventional drywall taping techniques to achieve a Level 5 nish.

Learn more at dmfLuxury.com

Experience these new innovations in-person September 7–9 at CEDIA Expo 2023, Booth 4112

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MIDDLE ATLANTIC PRODUCTS

RackLink Cloud

RackLink Cloud is an intelligent platform that enables remote monitoring and management of the Premium+ Series PDUs via the cloud. Powered by Xyte, RackLink Cloud makes it even easier for integrators to proactively monitor and manage the company’s top-selling, enterprisegrade, IP-based monitoring and control power products from anywhere and without rolling a truck.

NETGEAR 3547

PR460X10G/Multi-Gigabit Dual WAN Pro Router

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REVEL 2512

PerformaBe Architectural Loudspeakers

Equipped with Beryllium tweeters, patented Revel innovation, and deep ceramic composite drivers, Revel’s PerformaBe Architectural Loudspeakers deliver precise and immersive sound reproduction. Mix and match with existing models or build a complete architectural system.

RTI 3612

KX4 Touchpanel With Built-in Processor

The new PR460X, a 10G/Multi-Gigabit Dual WAN Pro Router with Insight Remote Cloud Management completes NETGEAR’s Total Networking Solution Ecosystem designed exclusively for authorized home installers. The router offers blazing-fast speeds, uninterrupted connectivity, and stress-free network management.

PLANAR 1501

Luminate Ultra Outdoor Series

The Planar Luminate Ultra Series line of outdoor LED video wall displays is designed to bring to outdoor environments the same level of image detail historically reserved for indoor spaces. The solution features coated LEDs to deliver ruggedness and exceptional image detail for highambient light environments.

POWERHOUSE ALLIANCE

Cresza Amplifiers

2547

The PowerHouse Alliance spent several years developing their exclusive line of Cresza amplifiers seeking to deliver high quality sound at an exceptional value. Cresza amplifiers boast flexibility, reliability, and easy installation, and all come backed with a two-year warranty.

PRO AUDIO TECHNOLOGY 1543

SR-2408iw In-Wall and Aimable Loudspeaker

The SR-2408iw is a shallow (four-inches), high-output, flexible loudspeaker that offers outstanding full-range performance ideal for high-end home theater and mega-yacht installations where space is limited but performance is crucial. It features all-aluminum construction, a 1.5-inch ring radiator tweeter, two highefficiency four-inch midrange drivers and an eight-inch long-throw woofer.

The RTI KX4 in-wall touchpanel elevates performance and simplifies installations in single room settings. It combines an in-wall touchpanel and hard button interface with a built-in control processor. The result is an enhanced automation solution in a single, convenient, and cost-effective unit, ideal for conference rooms, huddle spaces, classrooms, and lecture halls.

SAMSUNG 1912

98-inch Class QN990C 8K TV

The Samsung 98-inch QN990C Neo QLED 8K TV offers astounding peak brightness, HDR support, 8K upscaling and features deep blacks, accurate mid-tones, and crisp whites without any trace of blooming.

SANUS 1506

Large In-Wall Full Motion Mount

For flat screen mounting, the new Sanus VIWLF128-B2 Large In-Wall Full Motion Mount extends 28 inches with up to 67 degrees of swivel left and right and sits just 0.5 inches from the wall when recessed. Space for AV components is built in.

SKYWORTH 1646

Clarus S2 Outdoor Google TV

Skyworth is launching its Clarus S1, touted by the company as the World’s First Outdoor Google TV. Ideal for the custom installation marketplace, the sleekly designed “full sun” TV, available in both 75- and 65-inch versions, features outstanding brightness and imaging capabilities.

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»HOT PRODUCTS

SNAP ONE 1518

Araknis x20 Switches and Routers

The Araknis x20 series of OvrC-enabled multi-gig switches and VPN routers maximize the latest highspeed ISP services and optimize Wi-Fi 6 and AVoIP performance. With Layer 3 functionality and speeds up to 10Gbps, these commercial-grade switches and routers support advanced use cases such as building management systems and high-bandwidth installations.

SURGEX

Vertical Series+ PDU

The Vertical Series+ PDU is a pinnacle of smart and efficient power distribution, designed to seamlessly integrate into tight spaces while delivering intelligent power management, monitoring and control with SurgeX CONNECT. This solution can be effortlessly installed alongside rack-mounted equipment, accommodating various project sizes, rack configurations, and power demands.

THEORY AUDIO DESIGN 1543

iws12-6 Architectural Subwoofer

Theory’s iws12-6 is the brand’s first architectural subwoofer. It can be installed flush into 2x6 stud walls with an optional paintable grille, or surface mounted with only 5.5-inches of total depth. Equipped with a 12-inch, 1,400 Watt, four-inch voice coil long throw woofer, the iws12-6 delivers deep, tight, visceral bass.

VANTAGE 1506

LHUMAN Human-Centric Lighting

The Vantage LHUMAN human-centric lighting (HCL) solution and Legrand Shading Systems’ motorized shading and accessories come together. With LHUMAN KolorTune, intelligent lighting control becomes easier than ever with full color control and dimming of an extensive library of pre-tested tunable light fixtures from lighting fixture manufacturer partners.

Non-metallic EMT400S insulating bushing SPLIT for easy installation on 4" conduit with cables already in place.

• Protects cable from abrasion

• Secure, press-fit installation

• Listed for use in environmental air handling spaces 300-22(c), and for cable protection 300-15(c)

Flexible, non-metallic, The LOOP™ holds a 2" to 5" diameter bundle of CAT 5 or fiber optic cable without sagging, bending or damaging the cable!

The 2.5" TL25 holds the same amount of cable as a J-hook at 1/2 the COST!

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2.5" TL25 5" TL50 TL50 for a 5" diameter bundle 2" TL20 Listed for Air Handling Spaces CEDIA 3118 Made in USA

Severtson Screens’ SAT-4K projection screen

SAT-4K/TAT-4K Screens in Severtson Spotlight

BOOTH 3018 Severtson Screens is showcasing its popular next generation SAT-4K and TAT-4K Acoustically Transparent projection screens and its 4K thin bezel fixed frame projection screen solutions.

The SAT-4K offers a seamless projection screen up to 15 feet, 10 inches, and, like the TAT-4K, is also available as an option for Severtson’s new 4K thin bezel fixed frame projection screen solutions. Acoustically transparent, the entire sound stage can be placed directly behind the screen at the same horizontal axis, allowing the vocals and the special effects

to be completely in sync with the brilliant images on display. This will allow for a completely immersive audio and video experience.

The TAT-4K is compatible with 2D, Active 3D, 4K, and Laser projection applications. Also available in Impression Series Fixed, Deluxe Series Fixed, Deluxe Curved Series Fixed, Pro, and Cinema Frame configurations, the TAT-4K comes in heights ranging from 37 inches for an Impression Series home theater screen, to 10 feet, three inches for a Pro-Frame or cinema screen.

Origin Acoustics Launches

Origin Pro Brand

BOOTH 2133 Origin Acoustics is expanding its focus and product line in the professional AV marketplace with the launch of its new brand, Origin Pro. In turn, Origin Pro is appointing Starin as its exclusive commercial distributor.

The new brand and division will be managed by Joe Whitaker, the new VP of Commercial. Whitaker previously held the position of VP of Business Development at Origin Acoustics.

Starin is set to exclusively distribute the entire Origin Pro line of current commercial audio products as well as new professional models that will be introduced in booth 2133 at CEDIA Expo 2023.

Origin Pro line will include three form factors—in-ceiling, surface mount and pendants—in three sizes (five inches, six inches and eight inches), as well as an eight-inch subwoofer for in-ceiling

Audio Unveils Cue-100 Flagship Speaker

HPA 601 Lyngdorf Audio’s new design-forward flagship speaker, the Cue-100, is making its U.S. debut at CEDIA Expo 2023. According to the company, the Cue-100 is the first high-end audio loudspeaker merging modern Danish design with the latest Purifi driver technology. The unique cabinet design is customizable with solid oak elements and fabric covers from Gabriel making the Cue-100 ideal for audiophile enthusiasts as well as design-conscious music lovers.

and pendant form factors. All Origin Pro models include the certifications required by the commercial installation market.

The Cue-100 uses the innovative and benchmark-setting Purifi speaker driver technology. Purifi, from Denmark, has developed woofers with the market’s lowest distortion and therefore highest sound purity. The most recognizable feature is the acoustically ideal “Neutral Surround Geometry” where the surround consists of alternating mountain ridges. These new Purifi aluminum woofers incorporate nine unique technological innovations and Lyngdorf says it is the very first company to use them. Steinway Lyngdorf’s own Air Motion Transformer (AMT) tweeter takes the performance of the highest frequencies to the next level.

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Lyngdorf Audio’s Cue-100 flagship Lyngdorf

New Networking Solutions in TechLogix Spotlight

BOOTH 3121 TechLogix Networx, an NSI Building Technology brand, is launching new networking solutions during CEDIA Expo 2023. New products include 10G media converters, media converter rack mounting trays and network switches.

TechLogix manufactures a variety of media converters for adapting fiber optic and twisted pair signals. Models include solutions for 1G and 10G bandwidth, PoE+ injection, and LC and SC connections. New 10G solutions include the TL-MC10G-1S1R (empty SFP+ slot), TL-MC10G-1S1R-MM (preloaded with a multimode SFP+ transceiver), and the TL-MC10G-1S1RSM (preloaded with a single mode SFP+ transceiver).

The TechLogix TL-RKMC-14 rack-mount tray secures and powers up to 14 media converters. The system features two switching redundant power supplies with circuit protection, two high-volume cooling fans and slot isolation between units.

TechLogix network switches manage signal distribution over both twisted pair and fiber infrastructures. Units include:

 TL-NS5R –POE: Five-port unmanaged switch with 30W PoE per channel.

 TL-NS5R1S-POE: Four-port unmanaged switch with 30W PoE per channel. Includes one twisted pair and one SFP uplink port.

 TL-NS42-POE: Four-port unmanaged switch with 30W PoE per channel. Includes one twisted pair and two SFP uplink ports for daisy-chaining over fiber.

 TL-NS8R: Non-PoE eight-port unmanaged switch.

 TL-NS8R2U-POE: Eight-port unmanaged switch with 30W PoE per channel. Includes two twisted pair uplink ports.

 TL-NS24R2S-POE: 24-port unmanaged switch with 30W PoE per channel. Includes two SFP uplink ports and rack-mounting hardware.

VITAL Reports Record 24-Month Growth

BOOTH 2133 Custom-integration business support and financial software company VITAL is reporting significant growth, new staff, increased CI dealer membership and considerable progress over the last 24 months.

During this period, VITAL has successfully conducted over 150 financial benchmark evaluations for CI dealers. This service enables custom integrators to benchmark their businesses against comparable integrators, revealing hidden opportunities and threats. Participating dealers receive personalized one-on-one sessions with expert guides to review their financial business metrics.

The expanded VITAL support and resource team now includes Matt Bernath, President, Steven Frydrych, Director of Membership, Amy Trader and Kaola Codrington, QuickBooks Process Managers, Rene Robaina, Master VITAL Guide, Michelle Mattingly, Marketing and Abner Demecillo, Client Concierge.

With an impressive tripling of the VITAL CI integrator client base within two years, the company has helped transform chaotic owner-centric businesses into profitable, stable, and structured enterprises. However, this is just the beginning for VITAL, as it remains committed to its mission of positively impacting the lives of one million people.

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TechLogix’s networking family FORTRESS SEATING, BOOTH 2909 From concept to satisfaction in 90 days. Fortress Seating is one of the few companies in the industry that manufactures their own chairs. Working with a prime manufacturer like Fortress gives the client and the integrator the flexibility to customize the seating anyway they like. Whether it’s following a particular curve in the room, creating a custom design, or incorporating some of our one-of-a-kind accessories, Fortress is ready to serve. For more information, visit www.fortressseating.com or visit Booth 2909 at CEDIA 2023. VITAL’s support and resource team

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Samsung Upgrades Flagship Soundbar

BOOTH 1912 With the HW-Q990C, Samsung has evolved its flagship soundbar to offer improved sound, functionality, and ease of use. With 11 frontfacing speakers, one subwoofer, and four up-firing speakers with Dolby Atmos, it delivers a seamless, surround sound experience that can fill the room with audio from all angles.

Swidget Unveils Control4, Nice Integrations

BOOTH 1725 Swidget is unveiling its integrations with Control4 and Nice Home Management (formerly ELAN) leading home automation and control solutions. These partnerships combine Swidget’s versatile modular smart insert capabilities with the Control4 and Nice automation platforms, enabling integrators to offer the ultimate home automation experience for their clients.

With seamless integration, homeowners can control and monitor various devices, including lighting, HVAC, audio, video, security systems, and more, all from a single interface. Swidget’s modular Inserts, known for their ease of installation, enhance flexibility, and personalization in smart homes. Homeowners can manage Swidget-enabled devices, create personalized scenes, schedule events, and enjoy seamless interoperability through the Control4 and Nice apps or touchpanels with which they’re already familiar.

With wireless Dolby Atmos built directly into the soundbar, no additional HDMI cables or plugs are needed when connecting to your Samsung TV, enabling installers to arrange the space exactly how they want with out compromising the audio experience. It also offers SpaceFit Sound Pro, which automatically optimizes audio based on the environment without requir ing any additional device. The HW-Q990C further improves when paired with Samsung TVs, as it can synchronize its speakers with the TV’s neural proces-

Wisdom Audio Expands Insight Series

BOOTH 3929 Wisdom Audio is introducing the Insight Series iCI6, a new in-ceiling speaker in its Insight Series range of products. The Insight Series iCI6 in-ceiling speaker is designed for high resolution distributed audio zones, LCR channels, and also surround and overhead channels. The new speaker uses Wisdom Audio’s spherical planar magnetic driver, which is also used in the higher-priced iCS3 Sage Series Minimal Appearance Speaker.

Along with a spherical PMD, the company has used a robust 6 1/2 woofer, resulting in outstanding clarity, dynamics, and, most importantly, off-axis consistency. Shipping with both round and square bezel-less grille, the iCI6 has an optional flush mount kit available directly from SeeLess.

RTI, BOOTH 3612 Visitors to the RTI booth will experience the seamless integration of RTI and Blustream AV Distribution. Blustream is control brand agnostic, but with the deep product, sales, and distribution relationships between Blustream and RTI in the United States, integrators benefit from a large, connected portfolio that begins with 100% customizable automation and extends to a broad range of market-leading AV distribution options. Together, RTI and Blustream are creating opportunities to help integrators solve problems, take advantage of new opportunities across the residential and commercial AV markets, and create exceptional solutions for their clients.

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Q-Symphony 3.0 technology, allowing the soundbar and TV to operate as one. Swidget now offers integration with Control4 and Nice Home Management solutions. Samsung’s HW-Q990C Soundbar A front view of Wisdom Audio’s iCI6 enclosure

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Future Automation Spotlights Cineair Range

BOOTH 1820 Whether you’re watching the game or hosting a movie night, Future Automation’s Cineair range is ready to help you bring the theatre to your terrace or veranda.

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At the press of a button, the Cineair and Cineair Luxe automatically reveal your outdoor display from within a handcrafted range of cabinets. The all-in-one design also integrates a soundbar, if desired, into the front of each cabinet, so you can listen to music when the display is hidden.

The Cineair Luxe range is available in three distinct cabinet styles with customizable accent panels and colored lid options to blend seamlessly into your garden. Iroko hardwood features throughout the Cineair Luxe range. Each cabinet is oiled by hand to enhance its natural grain structure.

BOOTH 3631 Simply Reliable is spotlighting its new advanced Simply Sync technology within its simplyreliable|OS, a complete end-to-end business operating system that is being introduced at CEDIA Expo 2023.

An integral part of this new operating system is the Android and iOS apps that have been reimagined from the ground up. Its new groundbreaking syncing algorithms and business rules provide data to users in various roles—whether in the office on gigabit high speed Internet, in the field at a Starbucks on a laptop, or in the basement in rural settings where no cellular or Wi-Fi signal is available but the phone in their pocket still functions—allowing work to continue.

Simply Sync capabilities involved inventing new role and function-based algorithms and syncing scenarios to provide a seamless workflow experience. simplyreliable|OS mobile includes an onboard database that syncs to cloud servers, keeping the user and everyone else up to date with changes.

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CE PRO ALL-STAR BAND, SMART STAGE Making the first and final stop on their “One City Tour,” the CE Pro All-Star Band took over the Smart Stage on Thursday night to perform popular songs from across several decades during a 90-minute set. The band featured manufacturer’s reps, manufacturers, integrators, and CE Pro staff members.

Simplified Single-Room Control via Bridgee

BOOTH 1550 First-time Expo exhibitor Bridgee is introducing the BG-SC200 smart home theater control system. It delivers a reliable, high-performance single-room home entertainment control solution that simplifies the process of enjoying a home theater system.

With the BG-SC200 system, integrators can connect up to 10 devices and control them all using the included hard-button remote, programmable wall panel, or through the free app for iOS or Android devices. The BG-SC200 system also allows for wireless lighting control via an included RF module.

The BG-SC200 system offers a convenient and uncomplicated entry point for system control. Integration partners will make quick work of the setup with the included intuitive proprietary software, which includes the drivers for a wide range of popular devices.

ELK Spotlights New & Noteworthy Products

BOOTH 3020 ELK’s booth is showcasing a range of products that elevate users’ security and automation experiences. The E27 Alarm Engine is now shipping, and attendees can order a discounted demo system at the show. This IP and cloud-centric hybrid alarm control features hardwired and wireless capabilities, Z-Wave integration, and robust automation.

The company’s brand-new seven-inch touchscreen complements both the new Alarm Engine and the popular M1 Cross Platform Control with a modern user interface. Installers can seamlessly choose the desired platform during setup.

The ELK-130 High Powered Siren Driver is super loud for unparalleled security for isolated homes, retail or commercial businesses, and educational institutions. Safeguard your properties with an all-new Water Shutoff Valve plus the new 319.5 MHz wireless water sensor to detect leaks and prevent water damage. Discover ELK’s Universal Cover Plates, a quick and professional solution for concealing unexpected issues behind old wall-mounted keypads and thermostats. Explore the brand-new 14-inch Universal Plastic Enclosure, tailor-made for E27 and M1 installations with wireless capabilities.

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Bridgee’s BG-SC200 smart home theater control system CE PRO AWARDS, SMART STAGE On Thursday, Arlen Schweiger, editor-in-chief of CE Pro, announced the winners for the CE Pro BEST (Best Electronic Systems Technologies) Product Awards across 25 categories, as well as the CE Pro Home of the Year Awards.

New HDMI Coax Extender In Ethereal Debut

BOOTH 3143 Ethereal is showcasing a new HDMI over Coaxial Extender, the CS-HDSCOAX2U, at CEDIA. Experts will be at the Ethereal booth to demonstrate to visitors all of the ways this extender provides exceptional quality, advanced and user-friendly operation, and flexible control.

This product can extend HDMI video and audio signals up to 328 feet (100m) via a single coaxial cable. Video resolution is transmitted up to 4K/60Hz 4:4:4. The extender supports audio embedding and de-embedding functions. It is equipped with bi-directional IR pass-through, allowing users to send IR control up to a distance of 328 feet/100m, making IR control possible without any additional wires.

QMS Shows Resi-Focused LED Video Wall

ROOM 207 Video walls may be all the rage in commercial applications, but they’re quickly gaining ground as a premier large-format viewing option in home cinemas, thanks in part to an innovative LED display purpose-built by Quantum Media System for residential applications. The XDR LED Video Wall offers several distinct advantages that simplify design, configuration, and installation for systems integrators, and enhance viewing enjoyment for end users. The LED Wall has been optimized for the presentation of content typically consumed by homeowners: 4K High Dynamic Range mov-

ies and streaming video, fast-action video games, and hi-res digital art. Additionally, a built-in processor enables it to display multi-window sports broadcasts and videoconferencing sessions. Based on the content chosen, the LED Wall automatically switches to the most appropriate format, be it 2.39:1 Cinemascope, 16:9 widescreen, or another format.

The LED Wall is also highly customizable and integrates with leading control systems—important features when adapting an LED display to the unique requirements of diverse residential applications.

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DIGITAL PROJECTON, BOOTH 2543 The Digital Projection team was excited to showcase the new MicroLED option for the company’s Radiance LED EV Series. Designed for exceptional image clarity and detail in environments with short viewing distances, the new MicroLED is well suited for small and medium-size boardrooms, as well as command-and-control facilities. Ethereal’s CS-HD HDMI Coax extender
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PowerShades Unveils v2.0 TruePoE Automated

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BOOTH 532 PowerShades is officially unveiling Version 2.0 of its TruePoE automated window shades. Powered by a reliable, quiet PoE motor, the new version brings increased flexibility, ease of installation, and potential cost savings to the company’s already feature-rich, automated window coverings.

Version 2.0 TruePoE shades offer all the unique benefits of the company’s initial breakthrough product. As with the original PoE version of PowerShades’ automated shades, a single run of CAT5 cable provides both power and communication. The use of a single network cable means there is no proprietary hard wiring necessary. Also, since the new PoE motor is low voltage (under 50V DC), it does not require the services of a licensed electrician or special certifications, reducing installation expense and time.

Basalte Showcases Fibonacci Keypad

BOOTH 3223 The Fibonacci keypad by Basalte easily controls lights, shades, scenes, and more at the slightest touch. Its avant-garde look is based on the golden ratio of natural beauty and elevates even the most sophisticated interiors.

The buttons are precision machined from solid aluminum or brass with luxury finishes such as bronze, brushed nickel, and rosé. Fibonacci’s unique control concept with two or four buttons and multitouch function provide an unprecedented user experience.

Approach Fibonacci and the proximity sensor subtly dims up the backlit labels, which can be customized to your needs. The integrated RGB LED can be used as a night light and to show status feedback. The internal temperature sensor discretely reports the room temperature to the smart home system.

Fibonacci works with KNX, Crestron (Home), and Lutron HomeWorks, making this multifunctional keypad an ideal choice for luxury homes all over the world.

Arlington Issues Recessed Steel

TV Box

BOOTH 3118 Arlington’s recessed steel combination power/low voltage TV Box offers the secure, easy way to wall-mount a TV in new or old commercial work where metal raceway is used.

The Listed steel TV Box features power on one side, and low voltage in other openings for Class 2 wiring of satellite, cable TV, speakers, and other connections.

The TV mounts flush on the wall. Plugs and connectors stay inside the box, without extending past the wall. They install easily and securely in walls up to 1-1/2 inches thick. In retrofit applications, mounting wing screws hold the box in the wall. In new work, the box screwmounts to a wood or metal stud.

Steel TV Box is available in the new single-gang size and two, three, and four-gang styles, all with a paintable white, non-metallic trim plate.

Covers are available for unused two, three, and four-gang boxes. They keep the boxes clean until the TV is installed.

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SIXFIVE Audio Builds on Legacy at Expo

BOOTH 3251 SIXFIVE Audio is returning to CEDIA Expo with a wave of new technology. As a division of Memphis Audio, a family-owned audio company with more than 50 years of audio engineering under its belt, SIXFIVE Audio is not just a name but a legacy.

Booth 3251 promises an interactive experience. Explore architectural in-ceiling/in-wall audio solutions with the TurboMount technology. With the VSeries and MSeries product lines, SIXFIVE Audio caters to different preferences and different budgets, while their home audio powered subwoofers redefine sound depth.

The booth isn’t just about indoors. SIXFIVE Audio is taking audio beyond walls, blending it seamlessly with exterior landscape speaker lighting. This patent-pending technology integrates allweather speakers into traditional landscape pathway lighting, transforming outdoor spaces into immersive realms of light and sound.

As SIXFIVE Audio steps into CEDIA 2023, its focus is on expanding its distribution network. Currently partnering with Davis Distribution Systems, the brand invites attendees to booth 3251 to experience technology that goes beyond audio, enriching both homes and businesses.

KSCAPE Merges Senses with Tunable RAIL

BOOTH C1308 KSCAPE, a K-array brand, is presenting a new model of the RAIL architectural lighting system with integrated professional audio, with a complete plug-and-play lighting and audio solution via Casambi Smart Lighting control.

The Casambi solution is based on Bluetooth Low Energy, the wireless technology creating an optimal solution in terms of ease of installation and functionality with minimal additional hardware and deployment costs. On top of Bluetooth Low Energy, the Casambi technology provides a mesh network where all the intelligence of the system is replicated in every node.

With RAIL, you can control all your lighting needs through the Casambi app with a smart user interface or with DALI. Casambi can be connected seamlessly into an internal smart building automa-

Fortress Promotes Wolper to President

BOOTH 2909 On Wednesday, Fortress announced the promotion of Gabi Wolper to president of the company. Wolper has spent the last 18 years developing a thorough understanding of the CE market as well as product development, which has kept Fortress on the cutting edge of home theater seating design.

In addition to growing sales, Wolper has had a major influence in the manufacturing segment of Fortress. In his new role as president, Wolper will provide the leadership for Fortress and its partners to continue being successful.

tion system such as Crestron, Lutron, or Control 4 via a remote gateway.

KSCAPE can now provide the ultimate plug-andplay light and audio solution when combined with the new K-array KA-04 amplifier by K-array with 4x150W channels at 4Ω, the KA14, or the KA28 capable of providing high-quality sound via cloud technology.

BANG & OLUFSEN, BOOTH 1747 Bang & Olufsen’s Bollard loudspeaker utilizes a two-part system for optimal sound quality. Three powerful drivers tuned by Bang & Olufsen sound engineers to a 360-degree silicone lens ensure the sound will reach all the way to the back of your garden. Beosound Core ensures compatibility with your preferred devices. High-quality surface-coated aluminum allows the speaker to be placed outdoors all year around, withstanding the test of time and weather.

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ATLASIED AS SERIES ALL-WEATHER LOUDSPEAKERS

Featuring modern industrial design that complements any space, as well as high efficiency transformers with flat response, the AS series bring high-end performance and an upgraded aesthetic to the surface mount category. An installer’s dream, each size offers several mounting options available to make even the most challenging indoor or outdoor installations easier. The AS series is available in five full-range models, including a 4-inch, 5-inch, 6-inch, 8-inch, and 10-inch model, along with a 10-inch subwoofer. Each loudspeaker supports multiple mounting options, including yokes, universal brackets, and VESA compatibility.

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SOUNDAVO IS FEATURING A NEW COMMERCIAL PENDANT SPEAKER SYSTEM

Soundavo introduced their new speaker line for residential and commercial applications, the flagship model IC-series premium high-resolution in-ceiling speaker. The SB-HPS-PACK Commercial Subwoofer/Satellite Speakers system contains that provides high quality sound in restaurants, retail stores, music cafes, health clubs, theme bars, leisure venues. The HPS-6 twoway 6.5” commercial pendant loudspeakers, with a phase plug for excellent off axis performance, with a multi-tapping line transformer allows them to be connected to 70V/100V public address systems with various power settings.

www.soundavo.com | CEDIA Booth #2950

Featuring a cloud-based, color-changing lighting system that gives corporations the ability to control structural lighting on multiple buildings from anywhere, Oelo Lighting is the perfect fit for large-scale projects. Considered the premium manufacturer of permanent holiday lights, Oelo was showcased on the Lifetime TV’s home makeover show Designing Spaces and DIY’s I Want That series and touted in the USA Franchising magazine as “a great product that can help commercial businesses attract attention and enhance curb appeal.” Oelo’s high-profile case study list includes Children’s Hospital Colorado, Tarleton State University, Sioux Falls Scheels and many municipalities, outlet malls and franchise storefronts.

https://www.oelo.com | CEDIA Booth #4150

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OVERLAP GROWS BETWEEN COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL INTEGRATION

The fact that a section of the CEDIA Expo show floor is dedicated to the new Commercial Integrator Expo should serve as a hint that the lines between commercial and residential integration continue to blur. It’s certainly not a new development, but several exhibitors on the show floor offered their perspective on the growing overlap and the sharing of technology between markets.

As you’d expect, integra tors are trying to find more ways to capture revenue. In current conditions, with lower housing starts and higher mortgages, residential project opportunities generally decrease, according to Karen Smidt, senior director of marketing, Legrand|AV. As a result, residential integrators will attempt to fill that gap with lighter commercial work.

For example, a company that recently completed work on a larger residence may approach the owner to handle installs for their small offices, retail establishments, or restaurants. Smidt expects the bump to continue into 2024.

Robert Detwiler, senior director, product management and training, Planar, said that the “backbone” of many display technologies are similar for consumer and commercial applications, but they have different use models. Residential integrators that are looking to gain traction in the commercial space can tweak their offerings to appeal to the different customer bases.

Michelle Guss, Crestron’s VP of hospitality, said a popular trend is WFH, which is short for “working from hotel.” It’s part of a growing movement called “bleisure,” which

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combines business and leisure travel. “People will travel for business and expand their trip for leisure activities, sometimes including their families,” she explained.

Crestron can provide solutions for every space in a hotel, from lobbies to meeting rooms to guest rooms, Guss offered. It’s important, she explained, because hotels need to accommodate the needs of their guests and provide the spaces and technology they need to effectively work as well—or better— than how they work from home.

David Park, LG’s director of customer value enablement, said consumers want professional, cloudbased control in their homes—it’s no longer limited to hotels. “Consumers are a lot more savvy,” he explained, “and they want to create ‘smart’ homes.”

Generally speaking, AV technology has been mostly a trickle-down process from the commercial space to the consumer space. But is that still the case? These days, some manufacturers are seeing the technology move in both directions.

Smidt said the technology is flowing both ways, but it’s more about experience and ease than pushing technology forward. “We have ease of technology in our personal lives, and we want that in our professional lives, too,” she offered.

For Planar, its focus is mainly on commercial displays, but Detwiler said the company has invested time, development, and engineering for both commercial and consumer products.

Park said LG has introduced many of its professional features into its residential OLED TVS, including diagnostics and a menu just for the CI channel for easier setup and troubleshooting. He’s also seen an increase in the use of the company’s MicroLED displays, which have extensive applications in the commercial market, in homes.

The company recently introduced the evo97G2 OLED display for consumers—while it delivers excellent imagery and features, its large form factor can be problematic for some installs. The new 118inch LG MAGNIT 4K MicroLED display is modular, which makes it easier to transport and install for some residences.

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