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CEDIA Expo Returns In-Person to Indianapolis in September with a Full Slate of New Residential Tech
By Anthony Leo
CEDIA Expo 2021 is the in-person venue where residential technology integration, designers, and construction professionals connect, learn, and engage with national and international brands. This year’s lineup not only includes the more traditional collection of audio and vendor brands, but an increasing number of lighting-related tech products as well as specialized solutions serving the home network, home health, outdoor living tech, and much more. Here is just a sampling of some of the new products and companies that will be on display in Indianapolis or virtually for CEDIA Expo, September 1-3.
Origin Acoustics, a company respected for its architectural audio process, is introducing their new Acoustic Landscape 3-channel AS51 System, AS51SYS. The new system has bigger satellite speakers, a more powerful subwoofer, and a dedicated DSP amplifier. The base package includes two left and two right AS5SAT satellite speakers, an AS51SUB subwoofer, and a DSP3150 DSP amplifier. The company upgraded its previous outdoor satellite speaker drivers from a 4-inch to a 5.25 inch and capped them with a one-inch titanium tweeter. This change provides more bass and more volume, without losing audio reproduction quality. The DSP3-150 amplifier provides 150w per left and right channel, and a total of 300w summed in mono for the subwoofer. With preinstalled DSP profiles for this system and more, it’s easy to set and dial in this system in any environment. DMF will showcase its creative approach to lighting and offers technology that sets the bar for performance, quality, and flexibility. The company will offer new Round housing for the
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DID series that provides the same flexibility as the OneFrame and easier installation. There also will be non-fire rated versions of Round and Square housings to accommodate installation that don’t require fire rating (this is a lower cost version of our fire-rated housings). The all-new Round and Square Remodel housings allow installation of DID fixtures without the need to access ceiling joists. DMF also has redesigned its flangeless trims for both standard ceiling and wood ceiling applications. They have also expanded trim colors to include Bronze trims and new Clear Diffuse and Warm Diffuse trims that use a proprietary paint blend that resists smudges and dirt. The Acurus Aragon brand is introducing a long-anticipated 2-channel preamplifier, called the Tungsten. A new addition to the luxury audio Aragon Elements Collection, the Tungsten preamplifier completes a 2-channel audiophilelevel listening experience when combined with the Aragon Iridium monoblock or Titanium dual-monoblock Class A/B amplifiers. The Tungsten is packed with a generous array of both
analog and digital inputs, supports an internal DSP engine, boasts powerful and pristine DACs, and has tri-amp capability. The Tungsten preamplifier is housed in a beautiful industrial design which matches perfectly with its companion Aragon amplifiers.
Screen Innovations brings beautiful motorized shading to the outdoors with the introduction of Zen 2. The first décor-minded outdoor shading solution, the Zen 2 cassette that holds the shading motor and fabric boasts a compact, customizable, architecturally-friendly design that transforms decks, gazebos, patios, and other outdoor areas into comfortable, stylish living spaces as the shade fabric lowers into place. The Zen 2 cassette is available from SI in a range of complementary colors or can be painted in any hue. Hundreds of fabric choices are available, as well, allowing Zen 2 to blend in seamlessly with its surrounding environment.
