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PErformancE activE Hdmi // hdmi CaBle
cat6 UtP & ftP ScrEEnEd // Cat6 CaBle
QX16/2 and QX16/4 PE
these are high performance and exceptional quality installation speaker cables with a water and Uv resistant PE outer sheath.
they are designed to deliver excellent levels of performance in most outdoor installations with no additional conduit required.
Performance Active HDMI
the QEd Hdmi cable is specifically designed to work with modern high performance projectors or display screens at high speed up to 15m. to do this it incorporates the latest active filter technology, which means the cable can be readily installed within walls or ceilings without the need for any extra power supplies or bulky electronics.
QXCAT6 UTP
the cat6 UtP range of high performance network cables with a flame retardant Pvc outer sheath is available in 4 different colours. Each cable is designed to cope with demanding distribution applications over UtP. they transport high bandwidth control, Ethernet and Hdmi 1080p signals to multiple displays over distances up to 100m with performance up to 250mHz. Suitable for HdBaset™ applications.
QXCAT6 FTP Screened
Get all the features of QXcat6 UtP with the addition of an aluminium mylar screen for excellent noise rejection.
QED Professional is a range of high quality cables and accessories designed to give the same performance and value as our award winning domestic QEd Hi-fi cables. all our cables are certified to meet the highest installation and 'new build' industry standards, ensuring better reliability and higher performance to both the installer and consumer.
all our cables and connectors are held in high inventory within the UK and benefit from next working day delivery on orders made before 2pm.
to order or for more details, please visit www.qed.co.uk
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7 From the editor’s DeskThe biggest news in the history of Essential Install!
9 essential NewsTake the temperature of the CI sector
17 #liveInstall latestNews from the coal-face of the install industry
32 Day in the lifePip Evans of NV Integration takes time out to speak to EI
63 essential Training Head for success with our training guide
66 essential Products A pick of perfect product partners
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18 aWe and uRC Take amsterdam Control platform makes big impact at the ISE
20 Habitech Takes Time Focus on how IC Realtime cameras take security to the next level
23 essential Ise Review The biggest and best review of this CI showcase
38 step by step from PulseHow this distributor adds value to every install
41 Case study: Hobbs Pit: PixelsNorman Garland, company MD, tells EI a horror story
44 essential artcoustic Kim Donvig, company CEO, takes time for a Q&A
46 essential RgB Communications The power of Pakedge and Savant combine
48 essential HVaC The highs and lows of environmental control
54 auro 3DThe future of cinema sound?
55 asheridge Communications: MoCaInnovative networking
57 essential lightingIlluminating the way to successful projects
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thE biggEst nEws in thE history of EssEntIal Install!
major Expansion and move into Europe announced!EI is delighted to announce some absolutely massive news for the Ci industry! the Essential Install stable of products including all
magazines and shows are now part of new pan european publishing house called All things media (Atm).
this new company is a partnership between the EI group of products and eh Publishing, stateside heavy hitters in the AV and
Ci worlds and owners of the hugely powerful brands Ce-Pro and Commercial integrator.
months in the planning, this new venture has been carefully constructed to provide the Essential Install brand the platform
needed to penetrate the european market as well as raising its game in the Uk. the deal will also see the arrival of the Ce-Pro and
Commercial integrator brands into europe for the very first time.
the hugely exciting new entity will provide readers with loads more information in many different forms, online, in print, with live events
and though social media to gather the information needed to be successful in the domestic and commercial custom install worlds.
in turn, the industry will have a powerful new partner to reach a whole range of markets in a wide choice of ways, representing
a publishing powerhouse never before seen in the european market.
eh Publishing Ceo, ken moyes, says: “We were looking for the right partner to make the move into the european market and
have found the perfect match in the Essential team. their experience and existing market presence gives us a great platform from
which to further develop existing products and introduce Ce-Pro and Commercial integrator to a european audience. We are really
excited about the potential this new company offers the industry.”
When the business plan for the Essential brand was formulated five years ago, the dream goal at
the end of the first five years was to have the Uk’s number one domestic install magazine, successful
live events and be ready to expand into the commercial markets in the Uk and across
europe. Well thanks to some long hours and the continued support of the
industry, we are there and then some, with this hugely exciting new venture!
details of what form these new launches will take and how the Essential Install
brand will expand in the coming months and years will be available very soon, so
stay tuned for more information.
if you have any questions at all, just give one the team a shout on the
usual contacts.
DANIEL J SAIT, editor, Essential Install
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RDI (Registered Digital Institute) has welcomed
into its fold the well-established custom install
equipment manufacturer and cable supplier
Asheridge Communications.
The RDI and Asheridge, part of the
Teleste group, agreed a partnership would
benefit the institute’s future connected
home plans. These involve the promotion of
custom install products direct to the institute database and RDI approved retailers.
RDI chief executive officer Mike Davies said: “The RDI believes this tie in will
directly benefit our members on training and development provision. It will also
ensure members are kept at the forefront of emerging market and product news.
“It’s important for the institute to move into new and emerging markets,
particularly with the future of the connected home. Partnering the right
companies will help not only our installation and retail members through the
creation of a connected home pathway, but also the digital sector.”
Asheridge sales director Jonathan Rigby said: “Effective and reliable delivery
of high speed video and data in the house is becoming ever more important.
The time is right for us to join forces and educate the UK market on the most
effective solutions based on the equipment we already supply to domestic and
commercial installers, Telco and FTTH operators across Europe.”
More information: Asheridge Communications +44 (0)1494 794770
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AVnu Alliance, the industry consortium that certifies Audio Video Bridging (AVB) products
for interoperability, is boasting a first after welcoming its latest member, Crestron.
The addition of the provider of control and automation systems marks the first
AVnu Alliance member to create solutions for smart home and commercial buildings
and furthers the progression of AVB in professional AV and residential markets.
The alliance, with 65 global members, is seeing accelerated momentum
for AVB across markets including professional AV, automotive and residential.
Member companies are working together to drive AVnu-certified devices,
claiming high performance, reliability and flexibility.
“Our commitment to standards makes us the perfect candidate to join the AVnu Alliance
to ensure interoperability among networked AV devices and provide the highest quality
streaming AV experience,” said Crestron director of architecture and design John Pavlik.
AVnu Alliance president Rick Kreifeldt said: “Crestron understands the
importance of having pieces of a complex system work together. As a leader in
residential and commercial automation systems they will lend knowledge to the
alliance and extend our commitment to the AVB ecosystem.
“The AVnu Alliance is fostering a new networking ecosystem of interoperable
devices by working with industry leading members such as Crestron,” said Rick.
AVnu Alliance certified products include the Extreme Networks Summit 440
switches and the group is seeing growing momentum in all market segments.
It is testing AVB-enabled networking devices at its appointed testing house,
University of New Hampshire InterOperability Laboratory.
It also has many products in the certification process. AVnu Certification is
available to alliance member companies.
More information: Crestron +44 (0)845 873 8787, www.crestron.co.uk
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CEDIA (the Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association)
has unveiled a new website for its ninth annual awards that celebrate
excellence in residential custom installation.
Content of the new site, www.cediaawards.org, will include access to
a new online entry process. The site went live in February, mirrors the look
and feel of the consumer-facing site and is more user friendly.
The latter aspect is important, as the awards are open to members across
Region 1 including the UK, Europe, the CIS, Middle East, Africa, India and
Pakistan. To highlight the benefits of entering, CEDIA has included coverage
from consumer and trade titles and testimonials from past winners.
This information is targeted at new members who are not aware of the
CEDIA Awards. An archive section dates back to 2008, providing a well-
rounded view of what can be achieved from taking part.
Meanwhile the streamlined online entry will enable members to draft, edit,
review and then submit their completed entry. The website also mentions the
branding and sponsorship opportunities for manufacturers and distributors.
CEDIA will generate exposure for brands in the lead up to the event,
on the night itself in front of 300 industry guests and afterwards through
high-profile editorial, advertising and the Awards Yearbook.
The awards are open only to CEDIA member companies and the
ceremony will take place on July 11 at a venue to be confirmed. Visit
www.cediaawards.org
More information: CEDIA +44 (0)1480 213744, www.cedia.co.uk
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Control4 Corporation is boasting nearly 60 global brands in consumer
electronics, security, lighting and HVAC that have adopted the Control4
Simple Device Discovery Protocol (SDDP).
The growing momentum for the Control4 platform and its SDDP technology
represents a broadening interest from manufacturers to play a deeper role in the
connected home as automation in the house becomes mainstream.
New SDDP licensees include brands such as HARMAN International,
the premium global audio and infotainment group; TiVo Inc, a global leader
in the advanced television entertainment market and Epson, the well-
known projector brand.
Other companies including Denon, Dish Networks, Integra, LILIN,
Marantz, Onkyo, Pioneer, Sharp, Sony, Toshiba America Information
Systems and Yamaha have already licensed SDDP technology for some of
their products.
Control4 SDDP software technology is now integrated with hundreds
of leading manufacturers’ products, ranging from flat panel TVs, projectors
and disc players to AV receivers and set-top boxes, thermostats and
security cameras.
The technology enables device interoperability and integration with
Control4 systems for a seamless experience. The home automation
system automatically finds and adds SDDP-enabled devices to the
platform, reducing complexity and installation time for Control4 dealers.
“By creating an ever-expanding ecosystem of high-profile, SDDP-
enabled consumer device manufacturers along with our worldwide
network of thousands of Control4-certified automation specialists, Control4
is positioned to reach and serve more consumers to deliver exceptional
connected home experiences.”
TiVo vice president of sales and marketing Doug Bieter said: “Control4’s
SDDP software and network of over 3,000 high-end custom installers
gives our current and potential customers the team they are looking for to
easily and confidently integrate TiVo into their smart homes.”
More information: Control4 +44 (0)1347 812 300, www.control4.com
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FSC, Tru has launched a brand new website to promote its home
automation cable range.
www.trucables.com is now live, packed with extensive product
information and cable specifications on a whole range of products for
home and building automation.
Tru cables has been developed to bring installers the ultimate level of connectivity,
says the maker and the Tru range covers most popular applications for integrating
electronic systems into the home or building from AV, entertainment, building control
to lighting and security solutions.
The latest series of home automation composite cables are included,
containing multiple cables such as Cat-5E, Cat-6, digital coaxes and more
within a single jacket for easy routing.
Lighting cables for most popular lighting systems including Mode, Trend, Lutron
and Simmtronic are included in the TruLighting range, while TruSecurity contains
cables for access control, alarms and internal and external security.
The manufacturer says these high quality products use only the best
materials to ensure consistent, high performance making sure Installers get
the most out of any equipment.
Read the Tru cable blog for the most up to date news of the company’s latest
products and news in the industry.
Created with the user firmly in mind, the new website is described as sleek,
stylish and designed using the latest technology so the site is compatible with both
browsers and mobile devices.
More Information: Tru Cables +44 (0)1727 840841
www.trucables.com
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The recently opened Meridian west London Boutique
in Chelsea hosted a two-day open event in February to
headline a new kit launch.
Meridian used the event to connect with its retail partners
to preview the introduction of the new Special Edition DSP
Digital Active Loudspeakers in-store.
Events will continue throughout March and April and provide
an opportunity to experience the new Special Edition DSP Digital
Active Loudspeakers, enjoy in-depth demonstrations and hear
from Meridian engineers.
Meridian bills the new equipment as its best ever
loudspeaker systems and the event marks the 25th
anniversary of the introduction of the world’s first digital
loudspeaker. The Special Edition series of DSP Digital Active
Loudspeakers provides the most revealing, lifelike and
powerful performance of any Meridian loudspeaker to date.
To achieve the highest performance possible, the
Special Edition loudspeakers required many entirely
new design implementations to the award-winning
DSP8000, DSP7200 and DSP5200 models.
All Special Edition loudspeakers feature new
Meridian designed short horn loaded tweeter with a
Beryllium dome and new mid-range and bass driver
mechanical clamp rings.
They also include new wideband, high resolution
analogue electronics and new DSP implementing
the performance improvement of ‘EBA’ technology
across the entire frequency range.
More information: Meridian
+44 (0)1480 445678
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The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated individual who is able to work on their own initiative to build and maintain relationships with existing customers and develop new ones. They will be good at multi-tasking, working on multiple projects at the same time and most importantly be highly skilled at communicating the bene�ts of technical products, to ensure the maximum number of sales conversions.
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Peter Orre held high-powered posts at Hewlett Packard and Apple
Peter Orre has been made the new managing director at
Loewe to seek out new customer groups and sales markets.
The 59-year-old Swede worked for more than ten years
at Hewlett Packard in Munich, most recently as marketing
director. Before this he held various management positions at
Apple in America and Europe, where he developed design.
Peter said: “Loewe has set high standards in both performance and design.
The strength of Loewe’s brand offers tremendous potential. By pooling our
strengths we will access new customer groups and sales markets with the right
product ideas, technology partnerships and marketing initiatives.”
Loewe’s new owners, Gesmar-Larsen, Kalmund and Sepmeier, aim to
make the brand more attractive to a broader-based, younger, design-oriented,
technophile target group in key territories including Europe, Russia and China.
The company will draw upon the sophisticated development expertise
that Loewe has already notched up in combining TV and audio products
into compelling ‘digital lifestyle’ entertainment solutions. Loewe products
will continue to be designed, engineered and assembled in Germany.
Chairman of the advisory board of New Loewe Jan Gesmar-Larsen
said: “Peter is a seasoned, top-class manager who will press ahead with
further realigning and rejuvenating of the Loewe brand.
“He has in-depth knowledge of German and international premium
technology markets and great familiarity with trends and customers’
needs. He will draw on this expertise to develop new Loewe products
that will inspire the market.”
More information:+44 (0)20 73681100, www.loewe-uk.com/uk
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Future Automation has become
the latest company to join the
growing army of members of the
D-Tools MVP Partnership Program.
As part of the agreement,
information about Future Automation
products will be available on the
D-Tools product database for D-Tools
System Integrator users to specify
into their system designs and client proposals free of charge.
Future Automation is a market leader in flat screen mounting solutions and
high-tech automation devices. It designs and manufactures lift mechanisms,
wall mounts, art lifts and ceiling drops for televisions and projectors.
Future Automation manager Rob Luxton said: “we are happy to team up
to provide mutual clients with our latest and most comprehensive product
information for use in their electronic systems design, proposal, and specification.”
D-Tools Manufacturer Vantage Point (MVP) program helps to provide
system integrators with the most up-to-date product information to over
4,400 companies using D-Tools System Integrator software.
President and chief executive officer of D-Tools Adam Stone said: “As
a premier provider of motorised solutions for clients worldwide, Future
Automation delivers creative results to seemingly impossible applications.
“It is now easier than ever for system designers, integrators and others
in the field to incorporate these elegant enhancements into their designs
and proposals.”
More information: Future Automation +44 (0)1438 833577
www.futureautomation.co.uk
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The partnership offers new lines in award-winning IP-Based HD surveillance kit
Invision UK has signed
a strategic distribution
agreement with LILIN
enabling the former to sell and
support LILIN’s product line.
LILIN designs and manufactures IP
video security products and has developed a line up of award-winning
products, from megapixel cameras to network video recorders that can
be integrated with third-party control systems including Control4, Savant
Systems and URC.
Integration with these systems provides a smart and convenient solution
for the homeowner. New drivers for RTI, Crestron, AMX and ELAN G will be
released in February, said Invision UK business manager Mark Taylor.
“The LILIN product range perfectly fits the Invision UK product
portfolio,” said Mark. “Together, Invision UK and LILIN are delivering a
unique and strategic product for our customers, providing them with a
high-impact addition to their product portfolio to grow their business.”
LILIN group vice president Jason Hill said: “Invision UK looks like
the perfect partner for us to reach all the UK-based custom integrators
and raise awareness of our IP video equipment. LILIN has committed
to becoming the preferred manufacturer of HD cameras and recording
systems to the global CI market.
“Our end-to-end HD surveillance solutions are perfectly suited to the
high-end residential, leisure and entertainment sectors as they are simple
to operate, easy to integrate and do not rely on PCs or software.”
More information: Invision UK +44 (0)1359 270280, www.invisionuk.com
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BDA (Blu-ray Disc Association) has confirmed it is working on Blu-ray
discs with UHD/4K support having recently approved a draft extension to
the standard.
The Blu-ray standard, which is currently limited to HD video, is not
good enough for the UHD TVs that were seen at the recent CES show in
Las Vegas and any of the trade shows to take place in the last year.
UHD streaming of select content is available on the likes of Netflix, but
such services require high-bandwidth Internet connections. According
to reports in the USA the technical blueprint for UHD Blu-ray should be
available by end 2014.
work involves 17 companies, including Sony, Technicolor, Dolby, Fox
and Disney. Meanwhile the Digital Entertainment Content Ecosystem
(DECE) consortium also plans to add UHD support to cloud-based
distribution service UltraViolet, with potential for high dynamic range and
related features.
“The 4K (ultra HD) is on our roadmap and this will need to be a
standard since it needs to work on a variety of devices and platforms,”
DECE general manager Mark Teitell was reported as saying recently.
“we’re also looking at high dynamic range, colour space and frame
rate. It’s likely to be a combination of those attributes that will represent
the next generation. we are looking at what we need to do and will take
the best combination.”
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Provide your customer with the ability to control all of the electronics in their home from a single device that’s part of their everyday life. Utilising the MRX-10 network controller (pictured) your customer can control their TV, stream their entire music collection, adjust home lighting, heating or even see who’s at the front door via CCTV, all from their iPhone or iPad. Just some of the amazing capabilities of Total Control. The range also includes a choice of handheld WiFi remotes and in-wall keypads meaning they’ll have total control of their home, from anywhere. An off-site programming feature means you can easily provide excellent customer service, regular upgrades, maintenance and peace of mind for your customer.
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LiveInstall were in Amsterdam last week, representing
the industry alongside the large group of LiveInstall’ers
who made it there, keeping a watchful eye on a number
of exciting developments and products and tweeting our
thoughts alongside the many others who were using our
hashtag. When the dust had settled after a hectic week, the
organisers were happy to announce a huge total attendance
of 51,003, which is a 15% increase on the previous year;
proof, if any was needed, of the direction in which our
industry is rapidly heading. Perhaps the most noticeable
impact of this growth was on the selection of seminars,
which were so popular that they overflowed and people
could be seen standing outside the residential theatre trying
to catch a glimpse of the presentations.
Although the show was thriving with the boosted
numbers, it was fantastic to notice that there is still a strong
sense of community amongst the industry. This is an aspect
that LiveInstall was proud to contribute to and one that
we will look to expand on for future shows. See you all in
Amsterdam for ISE 2015!
Energy SavingWith the flooding in England currently a constant source of
gloomy news stories, global warming is as ever the problem
that just won’t go away. So there’s no better time than the
present to start considering how homeowners can reduce their
energy usage and the size of their carbon footprint. Efforts in
this area are not just about easing guilty consciences though;
consumers should always be aware of the cost saving benefits
of control systems that help to conserve energy. This is an
aspect that we, as smart home installers, could potentially do
more to promote. We witness first hand on our Twitter feed
exactly what is deemed
exciting enough to be
put in the #LiveInstall
virtual shop window.
The vast majority of
this is understandably
entertainment-oriented,
with very little focus
given to energy saving
and the green home.
Given the nature of
our industry, perhaps
it is time to take more
responsibility and help
to put a bit of style into
saving the environment.
Our collective integration
skills could be vital in
helping to make these
features a standard part of every smart home. Why not start by
tweeting us about your next environmentally-friendly install?
Packaged Smart HomesRecently we noticed the launch of the Face to Face Digital
ready-to-wear collection. These #LiveInstall’ers have taken
a step that many smart home install businesses have
considered by presenting their service to consumers as
a collection of packages. They are clearly defined in both
product and price and simplify the options available to
consumers in what is often considered a crowded and
overwhelming market. The packages recommend that
electricians follow the CEDIA wiring guidelines, an integral
step towards the standardisation of smart home cabling in
every home. This is a result that could be achieved much
faster with a conscious industry-wide effort to promote the
guidelines to all cogs in the wheel of home building.
What is #LiveInstall to you?Noah Derrington, executive director, Smart Nest UK, says:
“#LiveInstall is as much a culture and a community as it is a
social media handle. It is a powerful means to connect with and
share within a group of like-minded peers. It is an open platform
with no hierarchy and a shared sense of purpose. The defined
goals of the #LiveInstall community are to raise standards,
collaborate, share ideas and promote the industry in order to
create new opportunities for the installer community.”
More Information on the #LiveInstall community can be found
by following @LiveInstall or visiting www.liveinstall.co.uk
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URC TKP-7000 Touch-ScreenURC’s TKP-7000 has been created to provide the technology
todays consumers want, coupled to the need for sensitive
design. An attractive in-wall touch-screen, AWE says the
TKP-7000 doesn’t compromise the look of a room and adds
first class performance to the mix.
Featuring a 7in 1024 x 600 capacitive-touch colour
screen, the new URC TKP-7000 is an intuitive control device,
adding complete management of all entertainment, lighting,
heating, security and more. The unit offers gesture-based
control of music lists, source selection and volume. With full
graphic feedback from both URC and compatible third-party
devices, the TKP-7000 can also display live video for security
monitoring when combined with URC cameras.
Like the rest of the Total Control range, the TKP-7000 can
be programmed off the premises via the Internet. AWE says
this provides the end-user with first-class customer service,
allowing the installer to update remotely and if needs be,
troubleshoot off-site for minimal disruption.
URC TRC-1080, TRG-100 & TRG-200 Remote ControlsURC also unveiled a brand new remote control, which works
exclusively with its Total Control home automation system.
Featuring a backlit high resolution two-inch LCD screen,
the TRC-1080 is designed to be eye-catching and work
well in the hand with its sleek ergonomic design. Thanks to
pick-up sensor technology, the remote control automatically
wakes up from standby when lifted from its piano black table
top charging cradle. With an uncluttered button layout, the
remote benefits from four colour coded
buttons, allowing fast access to interactive
TV services and Blu-ray/DVR functions.
Also introduced at the ISE 2014 were
the new TRG-100 and TRG-200 remote
controls. Utilising advanced gyroscopic
technology, these controls work with
the URC MRX-20 Advanced Onscreen
Network System Controller, allowing end-
users to summon an onscreen overlay and
control features for the entire property, by
simply moving and pointing at options.
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Visitors to the ISE were able to get to grips with the URC TKP-7000
URC KEEPS EVERYTHING UNDER CONTRL AT ISE 2014As the dust settles from yet another successful ISE, AWE, the UK
distributor for URC, looks back at the products launched at the show
where industry professionals were able to experience first-hand, the
advanced features available with URC’s range of whole house control
systems. Products highlighted include the aesthetically advanced
TKP-7000 and the no-nonsense TRC-1080 remote control.
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Extra Vegetable Sonos ModuleURC also demonstrated further functionality and
compatibility to its Total Control system, which now works
with an increased variety of third party products and
streaming services. A long awaited and much requested
feature, the recent integration of Extra Vegetables’ new
2-way Sonos module into the URC system comes as
welcome news to URC dealers.
As Sonos continues to be popular with end-users and
play a part in the CI sector, providing a flexible way to
distribute music around a property and delivering other
benefits, such as ease of installation and upgrade paths,
URC was keen to provide a trusted link between the two
systems. Additionally, Sonos offers support for popular
music streaming services including: Spotify, Napster, last.fm,
Deezer, MOG and TuneIn. Extra Vegetables has also created
other modules for two-way control of DIRECTV, Roku,
Popcorn Hour/Popbox and Dune HD in conjunction with the
URC platform. All are said to be easy to install and work with
URC Accelerator, requiring little setup as they automatically
connect to Total Control, displaying customised graphics on
URC touch-panels, remote controls and iOS Apps right from
the off.
Additional URC AccessoriesWith security playing a vital role in whole house automation,
URC has designed a range of surveillance cameras that can
be integrated with its Total Control system. Visitors to the
URC stand saw the new CAM-DC1 and CAM-DCO cameras,
which are described as stylish, compact and easy-to-install.
Furthermore, ISE exhibitors also had the chance to find
out more about the new MRX-4SEN Sensor Extender and
six new sensors that expand the power of the Total Control
system and enable exciting new control possibilities.
Installers were able to learn how individual sensors
observe the presence of video, light, audio, current,
voltage or contact closure. Status is conveyed through the
compact MRX-4SEN to the MRX Advanced Network
Controller to trigger actions or advanced macros.
Another URC product shown at ISE was the MRX-2
Network Base Station. Built to bridge the digital divide
between control of the client’s legacy components and the
IP network, the MRX-2 acts as a Total Control sub-base
station. The system receives commands from an MRX-10
and reissues them via IR, RS232 or relays. Each MRX-2
includes one relay, one sensor port, two RS232 ports and six
IR ports. The advanced connectivity of the MRX-2 allows it to
connect to virtually any device or component. Visitors to the
stand were also able to learn about the advantages offered
by AWE’s new UK HQ, with its specially created demo and
educational facilities. The new facility will get a grand opening
when the AWE Expo is held on March 31.
More Information: AWE +44 (0)1372 729995
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URC and Extra Vegetables combine to offer compatibility with third party platforms such as Sonos
The URC offering includes compatibility with smart phones and other portable devices
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A couple of months ago we broke the news about our plans
for ICRealtime and the reaction from integrators has been
spectacular. The range of IP CCTV cameras, companion
recorders and accessories, now on the Habitech site,
demonstrates that if you are networking security in the home
or even integrating legacy analogue camera systems, the ICR
toolbox is about as complete and competent as you’ll find.
Look at the facts.
Award-Winning PerformanceICR has pedigree. Since its formation in 2006, the company
has sold over 4.5 million cameras and recorders. It’s the
leading provider in the North American Home Automation
sector, beating over one hundred companies (including Axis
and Panasonic) to be voted the number one brand by US
trade title CE-Pro magazine. The products are feature rich,
reliable, intuitive and highly competitive and as our site will
confirm we’ve selected a wide range of the best IP cameras,
recorders, lenses and accessories. Alongside the peerless
1080p performance, time-saving PoE connectivity and choice
of technology on offer, it was ICR’s powerful cross-platform
compatibility that really impressed us at the last CEDIA US
Expo. This brand is easy to control and integrate by design.
Easy-to-ControlThe high performance Linux OS is as robust as they
come and the GUI is super quick and easy-to-use making
deployment and customer training seamless. All ICR’s
IP devices and recorders can be managed through the
remote CMS software, which is compatible with Windows
and MAC – and it’s free-of-charge! Just like the operating
system, ICR’s mobile ICRSS App on Apple iOS, Android and
Windows Phone provides multisite accessibility across ICR
technologies and devices, delivering powerful control to you
and your customer.
Easy-to-IntegrateIC Realtime has the ability to integrate with leading Alarm
Receiving Centres (ARCs), other VMS vendors and home
automation systems, allowing you flexibility when augmenting
and enhancing existing security installations as well as
designing new ones. ICR’s IP cameras and recorders
integrate with most third-party VMS platforms such as
Genetec, Lenel, Milestone and Nuno and all IP recorders
are Onvif compliant for use with other IP camera brands,
if they’re already installed. Especially outstanding for our
home control customers is the compatibility with the leading
automation brands: Control4, AMX, Crestron, Savant, RTI,
Vantage, etc. through free-of-charge drivers and easy-to-
access snapshots and video streams. What’s more, both
the NVRs and cameras provide secondary streams to allow
for lower bandwidth applications (remote monitoring or
integration with control systems that do not support H.264),
while full HD is simultaneously available through the primary
stream and HDMI.
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Realtime’ CCTV range to its ProNet stable of
IP brands. Technical manager Justin Martin
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Unified IPAlthough the traditional IP
Camera URL can be used
in applications and drivers,
a very useful feature of
the NVRs is that they
provide every camera
stream through a unified
IP address and span
subnets. If you have
existing IP cameras on
a network and wish to
integrate new ones using
the inbuilt PoE switch, the
NVR automatically detects
these and supplies video
streams through simple URLs
on a single address.
Made for CIIn typical Habitech style we’ve gone the extra mile and
pre-configured the NVRs specifically for CI installations. This
means that out-of-the-box, the system can immediately
be connected to an HDMI matrix and DHCP network for
quick integration with a control system. Simple-to-follow
documentation with drivers on our website makes it a synch
to get the system up and running in minutes.
And the downsides? We haven’t found any yet and
we’ve dug deep. ICRealtime is the perfect complement to
our growing ProNet platform of IP brands, as capable and
competitive a solution as you’ll find anywhere in CI, complete
with excellent margins and the customary Habitech product
service and support.
IP CamerasHabitech offers the choice of 14 IP cameras from the
compact, vandal-proof and very affordable ICIP-D2000
1080P model to the ICIP-P20X3M-IR-WD, a flagship product
with 3MP resolution, full PTZ ability, 20x Optical Zoom and up
to 70m IR Range. Interspersed are specialist indoor models
such as the ICIP-3000CCD-W, an advanced box CCD
camera with built in Wi-Fi, 3MP sensor, invaluable where
cabling is absent or difficult.
All IP Cameras are• Onvif (Ver 2) compliant
• H.264 compliant
• PoE capable
• SD slot equipped for local backup and recording
NVRsChoose from no fewer than five NVRs across three ranges
starting with ‘The Breeze HD’ models in four and eight camera
versions, which offer full HD quality, simplicity and plug-and-go
installation. All the camera ports are PoE and the IP cameras
are configured automatically within two minutes of boot up, so
‘The Breeze’ really is a ‘breeze’ to install. Next, the ‘Gamma HD’
is a 32 Channel NVR designed to a higher level of specification,
which delivers 128Mbps recording capability over 32 inputs.
Topping out the NVR range and ideal for large-scale HD IP
deployment, the ‘Matrix HD’ is an Enterprise class NVR, with a
capacity of 128 channels at D1 (25fps), 64 channels at 720P
(25fps), 32 channels at 1080P (25fps). And if you’re upgrading
an existing analogue system by adding HD IP cameras in key
areas, the ‘Agile HD’ is a 32 channel hybrid recorder, delivering
16 analogue channels at full D1 (25fps) and 16 IP Channels at
1080P (6fps). As with all IC Realtime standalone NVRs there are
no camera license fees or recurring charges!
IC Realtime• Wide range of affordable IP Cameras, NVRs and
accessories
• Built for CI: easy integration with major control systems
through FOC drivers
• High quality HD performance for multiple views
• Highly compatible H.264 streams
• Configurable hot spot sensitivity
• PoE support: easy installation through single cable
• Supports ONVIF standard for video quality imaging
• Micro SD slot for local backup and recording
• Software is intuitive, feature-rich, easy-to-use, seamless
across all platforms
• Apps for iOS/Android/Windows mobile
More information: Habitech +44 (0)1420 540054
www.habitech.co.uk
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The show always provides an opportunity for the leading automation platforms to
do battle and present their advancements for the coming year.
Crestron rose to the challenge with gusto putting particular emphasis on its 4K
solutions showcasing 4K DigitalMedia switching and video distribution devices.
Robin van Meeuwen, VP of Crestron International, says: “4K displays are quickly
establishing a strong foothold in both professional and consumer markets. However,
up until now, video distribution technology was not available to transmit 4K content
throughout a home or business, to multiple rooms, or over long distances.
“When it comes to emerging video distribution technology in the digital arena,
once again, Crestron is taking the lead, this time with the first complete 4K solution.”
Visitors were able to see a live 4K switching demo from a variety of sources to
different Crestron 4K Certified displays, using new products including the DMC-4K-
HD Input Card and DMB-4K-I-HD Input Blade which enables 4K HDMI input to 8X8,
16X16, and 32X32 DM switchers and the DMB-4K-I-HD input blade which allows
4K HDMI input to 64X64 and 128X128 DM switchers. Also put through their paces
were the Type 8 Output Cards which deliver 4K DM output from 8X8, 16X16 and
32X32 DM switchers and the DMB-4K-O-C outpu4kt blade which promotes 4K DM
output from 64X64 and 128X128 DM switchers. The output can be connected to a
DM receiver or directly to any HDBaseT compliant device. Also shown was the DM-
RMC-4K-100-C which provides a one-box interface for a single 4K display device
as part of a complete Crestron DM system. In addition to lossless audio and 4K
video, the DM-RMC-4K-100-C provides Ethernet, RS232 and IR control ports.
Visitors also got a look at the HD-XSPA which brings in 4K video from a matrix
switcher through a Crestron DM input port and four local HDMI inputs. With a built-
in high-performance eight-channel amplifier, Crestron says the product makes it
easy and affordable to include top-quality 7.1 surround sound in a home cinema as
part of a whole-house distribution system. This meaty component delivers 140W/
Ch. at 8 Ohms, with a dedicated subwoofer channel for powering a passive in-wall
subwoofer. The HD-XSPA can also provide a two-channel down-mix to feed back to
a distributed audio system or two assigned amp channels (leaving 5.1 for surround).
In addition, Crestron DigitalMedia matrix switchers, ranging from the 8X8 model to
the newest 128X128 edition, were shown as being ready for 4K support. Both models
support 4K signals and extension of uncompressed, HDCP-protected HDMI content
up to 100 metres via HDBaseT. Transmitters may be mounted in a single gang wall
box, are available with black or white faceplates and can also be rack mounted.
Control4 used the event to
showcase enhanced integration for
security cameras for residential and
commercial spaces. Control4 says
adoption of surveillance cameras
and network video recorders (NVRs)
is growing at a rapid pace, a trend
that makes security automation one
of the industry’s most promising
growth areas. Consequently,
enhanced interoperability with
surveillance cameras has been key
for the platform, spearheaded by
Simple Device Discovery Protocol
(SDDP) recognition of five of the top
security manufacturers. In addition
to new SDDP driver support for two
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brands of NVRs and more than 1,500 models of surveillance
cameras, Control4 has developed new IP camera driver-
creation tools that are designed to simplify installation and
provide new features to deliver a robust and accessible
remote security monitoring experience.
To make deployment and integration of surveillance systems
less time consuming and more feature-rich, Control4 has also
provided camera manufacturers with a newly published camera
proxy API, which will enable security manufacturers like Channel
Vision, Lilin, Planet, QNAP and Snap AV to develop Control4-
certified drivers that will take full advantage of the capabilities
of each of the models they manufacture. The new level of
integration also promotes easier implementation of features such
as facial and license plate recognition and advanced motion
detection into a Control4 eco-system over drag and drop
Composer Pro. The company also says that setup will also be
more efficient because Control4-certified cameras will no longer
require a static IP address.
In addition, all of Control4’s mobile Apps will support the
h.264 video streaming capabilities, utilised by the many security
cameras to deliver video quality at 80% or more bandwidth
savings, increasing the usability of remote monitoring. All of
the enhanced functionality, new tools and interoperability with
cameras via SDDP will be available with the release of Control4
OS 2.5.3, scheduled for just after the ISE.
AMX also had a strong show, offering many office
and corporate based solutions. “ISE has always been an
important show for us but this year it exceeded even our own
expectations,” explains Kevin Morrison, managing director
and vice president, AMX Europe. “Our new Booth was
incredibly well received and, with its end-user focus, proved
to be the perfect platform on which to showcase the real
world applications of AMX technology.”
A neat, affordable and easy to install boardroom/meeting
solution was demoed in the form Enzo. Designed specifically
for collaboration via a screen or projector/screen, AMX
says Enzo is the simplest, fastest way to present and share
information during a meeting allowing users to easily access
content and documents stored on USB, web or in the cloud.
Allowing people to jump right into a collaboration session
with no set up and use familiar services such as dropbox, the
system works from just one unit which uses PoE and all that
is needed on the control side is a mouse and keyboard.
To facilitate a simplified scheduling experience, AMX also
introduced into Europe Quick Response Scheduling (QRS) for RMS
Enterprise that provides a convenient and cost effective option
for viewing specific room schedules from any mobile device, by
scanning the QR code mounted near the room entrance.
On the touch-panel side of things visitors were able to
see the new 7in and 10in Modero ‘S’ Series models, plus
the 4.3in version (which ships in March 2014). Designed
to complement the sleek design of the Modero X, the new
Modero S Series range is suited for more cost sensitive
installations and room scheduling applications and also
comes with a new Any Mount Kit, enabling mounting into
single and double gang wall boxes.
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AMX also used ISE 2014 to announce that its Enova DGX
range is now fully capable of supporting 4K and Ultra High
Definition (UHD) content and to showcase the latest version
of its configuration tool; Rapid Project Maker (RPM) Version
2.0 which simplifies room configuration and management with
support for dual rooms and multiple in-room control panels.
Savant available in the UK from RGB Communications
is a system that has been gaining traction of late and
the show witnessed some further functionality additions.
Technologies showcased included the Wi-Fi-based self-
configuring Universal Remote Control, the SmartLighting Wi-
Fi lighting control system and multi-room media distribution.
The maker says the Savant Universal Remote has been
designed for the modern media room, providing intuitive
control of an entire audio/video system along with connected
devices such as distributed audio, lighting, climate control
and other features within a residential or commercial setting.
Similar to Savant’s existing user interfaces, the unit is self-
configuring once connected to the network, eliminating the
need for programming. The controller supports a menu of
screens for controlling services throughout the home or
workplace and because it utilises Wi-Fi connectivity, users
can control devices without pointing or aiming.
Savant’s SmartLighting Wi-Fi 802.11-based lighting
control products are designed to provide a versatile solution
that can be used as both a stand-alone lighting control
platform or as part of a Savant automation system. Featuring
a dimmer inside each double gang Wi-Fi-connected
keypad, Savant has created a customisble solution for both
new construction and retrofit lighting control that can be
integrated without rewiring. Also now available are a family
of multi-room media distribution products composed of
three video distribution systems (8x8, 8x6, 8x4), an audio
distribution system (32x20) and two
HDBaseT receivers to accommodate a wide
range of installation options. This family of
devices compliments Savant’s Wi-Fi-based
introductions giving installers a versatile
platform for commercial or residential work.
The event also provided an opportunity for
the platform to underline its KNX integration
as well as iOS and Android user interfaces.
Control specialist URC (available in
the UK from AWE) showcased a variety of functionality
and compatibility to its Total Control system including Extra
Vegetables’ recent two-way Sonos integration module. The
protocol specialist, in collaboration with URC, has created
further modules for two-way control of DIRECTV, Roku,
Popcorn Hour/Popbox and Dune HD. All modules are
described as easy to install and work with URC Accelerator,
requiring minimal dealer setup as they seamlessly connect to
Total Control, displaying customised graphics on URC touch-
panels, remote controls and iOS Apps straight out of the box.
The URC Total Control App was able to display its
full compatibility with iOS7 and Total Control is now also
compatible with a range of third party IP and analogue
cameras, from manufacturers such as Wirepath Surveillance,
IC Realtime, Panasonic and Axis. AWE staff were also
excited at the prospect of being able to bring to bear all the
advantages of the company’s new HQ offering new demo
and educational facilities. An open day in the form of the
AWE Expo will be held on March 31, to showcase the new
set up, contact the company for more details.
Control was a key theme on the Wyrestorm stand as
the company showcased its much anticipated automation
platform, Enado.
The new control interface combines hardware and software
to provide installers with an affordable and easy to use/implement
for end-to-end control and support of HD AV distribution systems
and related electronics. Designed to provide an intuitive user
interface, the system operates over a browser-based platform
meaning any Internet enabled device can control the system. To
the end user, Wyrestorm says Enado acts as a traditional App,
easily accessible via any iPad, Android device or smartphone;
but behind the simplicity of the Enado interface is a robust,
innovative and powerful product designed to be installed without
programming. The Controller is a 1U 19in rack mounted unit that
features 16 assignable IR ports, 8x Integrated IP ports, an array of
contact closures with built-in secure Wi-Fi for connection to any
local Internet enabled devices. Enado can also sit on a traditionally
secured LAN and be used to control devices in large buildings or
indeed anywhere in the world.
Enado’s software includes a straight-forward (no-
programming), browser-based Configuration Tool, backed by
a comprehensive IR database. A built-in device editor and IR
learner, means new devices preview on the presenter’s control
device (using the latest IP decoding technology), so they can
focus on the audience rather than the display status.
No control round up would be
complete without a look
at the RTI
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stable and this ISE saw the
spotlight fall on the CX7 Countertop
controller. A wired user interface
for reliable ‘always on’ control
suitable for domestic or commercial
settings, the unit can be mounted
on a countertop or under a cabinet.
The CX7 offers an adjustable tilt 7in
multi-touch capacitive touch-screen
LCD, analogue audio and video
inputs, stereo speakers, wired and
wireless Ethernet, proximity and
ambient light sensors. The unit
also features wired 10/100 Base-T
and wireless Ethernet, which provides two-way control and
feedback, access to Web pages, video from network security
cameras and convenient programming. A built-in camera and
microphone offer intercom capabilities in the future. The CX7
features multiple power source options, such as the included
power supply and Power over Ethernet (PoE). Built-in high-
output IR provides direct control of devices without the need
for a separate control processor. RTI products are available in
the UK from Invision.
CYP had a busy show which included adding to its extensive
HDBaseT range. With a line up now consisting of over 50
products including its latest 16 x 16 and 8 x 16 HDBaseT
modular matrices, CYP says its latest HDBaseT product additions
offer greater connectivity and more advanced ‘break-out’ options.
New introductions include the multi-format modular matrix
which offers 16x16, 8x16 and 16x8 combinations of any
required signal format. The matrix can be configured with
HDMI, HDBaseT (4Play & 3Play Lite), DVI and VGA input
and output boards and also delivers RS232 pass-through, IP
control, DVI monitor output and dual removable internal power
supplies that allow for easy inspection and maintenance.
A major part of HD Connectivity’s activity at the show
surrounded the expansion of the offering from the
HDanywhere brand including new module options and a
larger, stackable 8×8 chassis size to HDC’s British-made
matrix series.
Designed and built in the UK, Modular is a customisable Ultra HD
4K compatible HDMI matrix switcher that uses a patented
system of interchangeable input/output (I/O) module options
to enable installers to create HD distribution systems
matched to the needs of each project.
The 8×8 chassis has allowed the line up to enhance the
spec to accommodate Ultra HD
4K/60 resolutions and a more
future-proofed backplane.
Installers are able to specify which
signal transmission technology is used
for each TV location and modules
include HDMI, HDBaseT Pro and
HDBaseT Lite Out and now HDBaseT
IN, all of which can be mixed and
matched in a single system.
Movie Magic Kaleidescape was particularly keen
to draw attention to the capabilities
offered by its App providing new and intuitive ways to
search for content and get the maximum enjoyment from
any collection. The company is also promising to continue
to innovate with its control interfaces and App, perhaps
exploring what more can be done with recommend data
available from sites such as Rotten Tomatoes.
The recently launched Cinema One was also a key part
of the show and the company is excited that its concept is
now available at a new price point. Cinema One lets viewers
enjoy their movies in true bit-for-bit Blu-ray and DVD quality—
whether imported from CD, DVD, Blu-ray disc or downloaded
from the Kaleidescape Store. Cinema One stores up to 600
DVD or 100 Blu-ray quality movies and the company told EI
that it is taking a serious look at creating some extra storage
for the machine, but as yet no details are available.
Home cinemas of course need screens and one
company offering some fresh ideas at the show was Screen
Innovations (SI). To add to its Black Diamond technology
which provides performance for high-ambient light
conditions, SI now offers Slate, which is designed to allow
projection to excel in a bright environment at any budget.
The maker says the technology eliminates the need
to settle for white or grey screens by rejecting 65% of the
room’s ambient light. Slate is made in the USA and is a
flexible multi-particle optical screen offered in standard sizes
up to 200in 16:9; larger sizes are available on request. Slate
is available in Motorised, Zero Edge and Fixed
Frame screen
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formats. SI is available in the UK from Anthem AV Solutions.
Draper was also on hand to offer some inventive new
screen offerings with the creation of TecVision Engineered
Surface Technology. Available in five formulations to start,
TecVision features white surfaces with gains ranging from 1.3
to 1.9 over very wide viewing cones and grey surfaces with
strong performance under higher room light levels.
“There are few companies in
the world who are experts in designing projection screen
surfaces,” according to Draper company president John
Pidgeon. “Most screen fabrics are made by firms whose
primary business is manufacturing textiles for other purposes.
We’ve made a major investment in equipment, expert
personnel and research time specifically to offer this line of
revolutionary new surfaces unmatched by any other screen
manufacturer in the world.”
Bob Mathes, AV market manager for Draper, adds:
“Rather than using ‘mass-production’ methods in order to
minimise costs, TecVision screens are individually produced;
each and every screen surface is individually formulated,
programmed and manufactured with multiple checks for
quality, consistency and uniformity from start to finish.”
Arcam held a special event to mark the launch of
the AV950, a brand new AV pre-processor which the
company says sets a new benchmark for audiophile quality
performance in home cinema installations.
“The AV950 has been designed to provide the finest
sound in home cinema,” says Arcam’s MD, Charlie Brennan.
“It delivers a level of sonic detail and emotional connection
that takes the listener to the very heart of the cinematic
or musical experience. Installers will also appreciate the
unit’s compatibility with current and emerging technologies,
such as, 4K, the range of control options available and the
product’s inherent reliability. Quite simply, this is Arcam’s
highest performing pre-processor ever.”
The video and audio stages on the AV950 feature integral 4K
and 3D video capability and also allow standard and up to seven
HD sources to be up-scaled to any resolution, where required.
The AV950 includes auto set-up with room correction and
can be integrated within whole house control systems through
RS232 or IP. For simple systems, Arcam offers a free of charge
iOS control App. 12V triggers and standard IR control options
are also available. FM / DAB / DAB+ capabilities are joined
by Internet radio and the ability to interface with uPnP audio
servers. The USB port supports memory devices as well as
digital audio from an iPod, iPhone or iPad. An on-board power
supply unit can supply Arcam’s range of rSeries accessories
enabling installers to easily add an Arcam rBlink for playback via
high-quality aptX Bluetooth playback.
Multiple PossibilitiesIf recent history has taught anything in the multi-room music
category, it is that systems must evolve or die and fully
cognisant of that fact, NuVo had some interesting news in
the shape of increased integration potential with a number
of drivers for third-party automation systems. Available now
are drivers from Vantage, AMX, Crestron, BitWise, RTI and
Control 4, with more expected this year. The company says
the move offers simple inclusion into a whole-house system
for new projects or retro for existing customers.
“Pursuing compatibility with automation partners and
ensuring that integration is easy to implement is part of our
commitment to both dealers and end-users,” says NuVo’s
vice president of technology, Rick Kukulies. “These drivers
have been developed in order to elevate the user-experience
and provide high-performing, completely integrated audio
systems in projects where both NuVo and third party systems
are employed.”
The company was also at pains to point out the flexibility
available with its platform offering multiple interchangeable
player options including hardwired professional series player
options which power three zones from one single rack-
mountable unit. The new P3500 Player will play up to three
different streaming sources independently in three zones and
provide up to 200W per zone. The P3500 can be used alone,
in conjunction with NuVo’s P3100, or in a system with NuVo’s
single-zone wireless players. The NuVo platform is available
in the UK from Habitech.
High Networth Networking was of course a huge part of the show and one of the
companies showing its latest innovations was Pakedge (available
in the UK from RGB). Pakedge offered an overview of its NP36
Network Patroller, a device designed to facilitate the BakPak
Cloud Management Service which offers full off-site diagnostics
and control of automation systems and components.
Already a popular brand in the US, the company’s footprint
is growing in the UK as installers warm to the convenience and
level of remote control the BakPak system offers.
BakPak provides full remote access to customers’
networks via an iPad, iPhone or Android device or web
browser. Working in conjunction with the NP36 Cloud
Appliance, installers can automatically discover then
configure and manage Pakedge products and other
manufacturers’ devices on the network. Installers can
review diagnostics, uptime and downtime, manage network
appliances, store and back up customer data and perform
remote system reboots across multiple projects 24/7. Full
project and system visibility is possible in an at-a-glance
view from a single dashboard, without the need for port
forwarding or DynDYS. The App enables installers to
remotely power cycle the Power over Ethernet (PoE) ports
on Pakedge switches and power distribution units. Installers
can also establish pre-defined alerts to SMS, email or mobile
push notification in the event of a fault to speed up trouble-
shooting and repair. Installers can store all their device profiles
and settings on their mobile device for immediate access or
back them up to the cloud.
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include a compact head design, GRIP
connector with locking technology
and the ability to handle 1080P/60
HZ up to 100 feet (30 meters) without
baluns. The line is comprised of pre-
terminated cables in lengths from .5
meter to 30 meters and replaces the
company’s original Clear Series.
ICE Cable’s unique GRIP connector
attaches to female HDMI connectors
with up to 15lbs of pull-force, reducing
disconnected cables and service
calls. The compact size of the head
(measures 10 MM by 19 MM by 21MM)
contributes to easier side-by-side and
stacking connections and takes up less
space behind equipment. Clear Series
2 achieves 1080P/60 HZ in runs up to 100 feet without the use
of a balun, ideal for direct connections from Blu-ray DVD players
and DVRs to a TV.
Peerless AV was underlining the AV part of its brand name
at the show, by not only showcasing some handy mounting
solutions, but also highlighting some AV products as well.
European MD, Gordon Dutch gave EI the tour and was keen
to underline that the company was really hitting the accelerator
in terms of introducing more AV solutions to its line-up.
The new HD Flow wireless multimedia kit forms part of
this strategy which offers a wireless solution for a wide range
of applications delivering full HD 1080p to hard to reach
locations without wires. The company says this solution
provides streaming for digital and analogue signals from
multiple sources up to 40m through floors, walls and ceilings
and can also multicast to up to four displays. Suitable for
commercial and domestic use, the unit can also provide
some useful options in the rental and staging sectors.
Featuring simple plug and play setup, HD Flow has five
inputs and operates over the open 5GHz band, creating
an interference resistant private network over its stated
40m (131ft) range. Peerless AV says the product can also
broadcast its own integrated Wi-Fi (802.11n) signal with
unnoticeable latency and without an additional wireless router.
Speaker’s CornerNo CI show is complete without some speaker innovation
and offering some this year was KEF announcing the addition
of five new custom installation speakers to the Ci Range.
KEF’s says the latest suite of Q and Reference Series Ci home
cinema speakers and installed subwoofers set another new
benchmark: custom installed speaker systems with the acoustic
performance of audiophile quality freestanding Hi-Fi speakers.
The new tall
rectangular range
is engineered for
serious music
and home cinema
system front, left,
centre, right and
side applications.
The Ci4100QL
in-wall speaker
boasts a 100 mm
(4 in) Uni-Q array with three MF drivers of the same size.
KEF’s ‘sit anywhere’ Uni-Q driver array, which places the
tweeter in the acoustic centre of the bass/midrange cone,
allows both the tweeter and woofer to act as a single point
source, dispersing the sound widely and evenly throughout
the room. For larger spaces, the Reference Series Ci3160RL-
THX is a high output music and home cinema driver in which
a 165 mm (6.5 in) Uni-Q array is complemented by a pair of
165 mm MF drivers.
For high-quality sound, the Ci5160RL-THX extreme
output speaker is built around the same 165 mm Uni-Q
flanked by four 165 mm MF drivers. Both the Ci3160RL-THX
and Ci5160RL-THX are housed within a rigid aluminium front
baffle with a metal grille supplied – an optional black or white
cloth grille is also available.
KEF worked in partnership with THX on this latest range and
the speakers had to endure approximately 500 THX laboratory
tests to ensure that they performed at the highest standard to
qualify for THX certification and the THX Ultra2 certification.
In addition to the newly announced THX models, the
range includes two in-wall subwoofers; one with four
compact 100mm (4in) extended response bass drivers
(Ci4100QLb), the other with three powerful aluminium
165mm (6.5in) bass drivers (Ci3160RLb).
As well as highlighting the advantages of the rest of its
hidden speaker range, Amina introduced a dual channel
variant in the new iQ series. The product extends the iQ
developer product range, aimed at bringing invisible sound
to residential and commercial developers and broadening the
appeal of Amina products into multi-room audio applications.
Amina says iQ2 offers a cost effective solution for applications
such as bathrooms and dressing rooms where one physical
device is more than sufficient to cover such a space, but
where stereo reproduction is still required. The company is
also upgrading the whole iQ series of products to use entirely
Neodymium exciters, making the products lighter and easier
to install whilst offering improved audio reproduction.
Using the company’s vibrational surface technology,
Amina says the iQ series provides high clarity room filling
sound with an even frequency response from 112Hz-20KHz,
all at a price point competitive with good quality ‘dinner plate’
ceiling loudspeakers.
The family now has three members, the iQ1 and iQ3 single
channel products and now iQ2 stereo two-channel variant.
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All have a front panel size of 16inx12in and a speaker depth
of 1.6in. The iQ1 is suitable for bedrooms and other ancillary
rooms, the iQ2 for bathrooms and the iQ3 for reception rooms
and all spaces where higher clarity, louder music is desired
including surround sound applications in MDU’s.
With digital signage playing an increasingly large part in
the event, BrightSign took the opportunity to introduce its
4K Media Player. The company claims the player is the first
to deliver a true end-to-end 4K solution that accepts H.265-
encoded content and delivers 60 fps output via HDMI 2.0. The
company says each of these characteristics is necessary to
deliver a true 4K solution and it is the first to deliver on all fronts.
Jeff Hastings, CEO of BrightSign, says: “Our BrightSign
4K player complies with the new standards to preserve video
quality from encoding to output and support the complete 4K
ecosystem, start to finish.”
BrightSign says for content to remain 4K native and be
delivered at the highest quality, video must be captured on
a 4K-capable camera, encoded and decoded using the
new H.265 compression standard at 10 bits/channel and
fed to the display via HDMI 2.0 to preserve the original 60
fps frame rate. The manufacturer says any broken link in
this chain adversely impacts quality. Elemental Technologies
supplies the encoding horsepower required to deliver a 4K
viewing experience and BrightSign says Elemental is the
first to implement the HEVC specification with the capability
of processing 4Kp60 H.265 content in real-time. The
company’s award-winning work in HEVC video processing
helps BrightSign create the high-quality viewing experience
available with its new player.
Also promoting 4K solutions, Atlona showcased its new
AT-PRO-MXM-8 and AT-PRO-MXM-16 customisable, card-
based, modular matrix switchers. Designed for multi-room
AV signal processing and distribution, single-point control
for multiple digital and analogue signal types the units offer
a flexible foundation that allows for future system expansion
and upgrades. Available in an 8x8 or 16x16 configuration
to accommodate larger and more demanding installations,
the products are custom-configurable with expansion input/
output cards that satisfy a wide range of applications or
system requirement. For maximum compatibility, the devices
offer universal cards that support legacy signals including
DVI, VGA, composite, component and S-Video, as well as
balanced audio embedding. Additional expansion cards
offer advanced connectivity options for full support of
Ultra HD (4Kx2K) and DisplayPort. To boot, the switchers
offer simplified control of connected devices and third-
party control systems via IR and RS232, while Ethernet
connections contribute to simpler setup thanks to GUI and
TCP/IP control.
More 4K capability came from Smart-e, with the launch
of its digital 4Konnect range of modular products, each
incorporating a number of 4K UHD transceiver modules for
the 5-Play connectivity of Ultra High Definition video, audio,
control, Ethernet and Inline power, capable of transmission
over 100m of CAT6 cable. The maker says the compact size
of each module means they can be integrated into a wide
range of current and future Smart-e equipment. All modules
can be externally fitted by installers, providing flexibility of
on-site upgrades and future-proofing. Smart-e says robust
and extensive testing procedures during manufacture
provides reassurance and reliability, whilst each module has
independent input and output processing capabilities and
once connected to a Smart-e product, supports UHD Video,
IR, RS232, 100BaseT Ethernet and remote power (POH).
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More information
Crestron +44 (0)845 8738787, www.crestron.co.uk
AMX +44 (0)1904 343100, www.amx.com
Control4 +44 (0)1347 812300 www.control4.com
Kaleidescape +44 0)1344 317970, www.kaleidescape.com
Peerless AV +44 (0)1923 200100, www.peerless-av.co.uk
Habitech +44 (0)1420 540054, www.habitech.co.uk
RGB Communications +44 (0)1488 73366
www.rgbcomms.co.uk
Draper Group Ltd +44 (0)1536 203 101
www.drapergroupltd.co.uk
AWE Europe: +44 (0)1372 729 777
www.awe-europe.com
KEF +44 (0)1622 672 261, www.kef.com/html/gb
BrightSign +44 (0)1223 911842, www.brightsign.biz
Atlona +44(0)1252 876300, www.atlona.com
Wyrestorm +44 (0)1793 230343, www.wyrestorm.com
Smart-e +44 (0)1306 628264, www.smart-e.co.uk
Invision UK +44 (0)1359 270 280, www.invisionuk.com
CYP Europe +44 (0)203 1379180, www.cypeurope.com
HD Connectivity +44 (0)844 3510190
www.hdconnectivity.com
BrightSign is one of the companies leading the charge towards 4K
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In collaboration with interior design company, Staffan Tollgard
Design Group, NV Integration operates from a 3,500 square
foot showroom which showcases a range of technologies,
fully in harmony with their surroundings. This approach is
right at the heart of what the company looks to deliver to the
customer.
Pip’s journey into CI began by training as a sound
engineer, which in turn led to work with a local install
company and then a larger firm in London. Pip’s early
experience shaped the way he wanted to go when eventually
he struck out on his own: “I felt that AV companies could be
a little abrasive when it came to dealing with other parties
involved with a project. In CI we get excited about the
equipment and forget it is going into someone’s home who
whilst they want the end result, do not want it to compromise
on the design. Working with a client’s vision of how their
home should look enables us to make sure they can have the
best of both, the right performance and the right look.”
Right from the off the company involved itself in major
projects, with one of the first consisting of a whole home
automation/lighting system in the East End of London. Pip
explains that this client is now embarking on a basement
cinema and taking the roof off the building to create a new
upper floor. As well as the cinema, the client will also be
installing bespoke mirrored TVs in a gym, which the company
finds fit its philosophy very well.
Pip explains: “Clients and interior designers love the
mirrored TVs, it speaks strongly of what we are trying to
achieve in that they look great both on and off and the AV
performance is there too.”
Achieving the level of integration the company wants also
means calling on experts such as conceal and reveal experts
Future Automation. Pip says: “In the showroom we have
a fully hidden cinema which uses a custom built lift for the
Runco projector. Working with Future Automation means we
can always achieve the look and performance we need and
the company’s creations give us the reliability we need.”
Current workRight now the company is involved in some major projects in
London including a Crestron system going into a Georgian
town house in Chelsea.
Pip explains: “As well as Crestron DM, this project is
having a complete Lutron Home Works QS system with
Sivoia shade control. However, working on a Grade II listed
property presents lots of challenges. We can’t touch the
ceilings, so we need to be creative with the in-wall speakers
to get the right sound. This sort of property can also present
issues with cables runs and PIR sensors, but our experience
and ability to melt the technology into the background,
means we have ways to overcome the challenges.”
Pip adds: “We predominantly use Crestron for these
types of projects as it really delivers the control and reliability
we need for our customers. However, where suitable we
also use Control4 and are in the process of becoming
Savant accredited installers. We think the new OS due for
release is looking particularly good on this platform and
we love the native integration with the Apple world and the
speed of the system.”
Another current project consists of a hidden-house new
build in Hampstead, which from the outside appears to offer
just one floor but in fact offers two further floors below ground
level. This project is having a full Crestron automation system
which besides all the usual suspects is controlling every
mechanical and electrical service in the property including
actuated windows, doors, shutters and even smart glass. In
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showroom and discovered a custom install business carving a niche
for itself by forging partnerships with the interior design community.
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the basement the company has also designed a high-end
cinema system.
Pip explains: “We have given the client a few different
options in relation to the room layout; also as the basement is
constructed with solid concrete walls, we have had to consider
acoustic treatment to combat this unforgiving environment.
“This client wanted a light and minimalist look, so creating
the treatments we needed were not easy, but we came
up with a few innovations to achieve the right result. One
solution we have employed uses a curtain with an acoustic
lining that covers one of the cinema’s 11 metre walls when
the lights are down and the systems is in use, but stows
away when the room is off. This is right at the heart of what
NV Integration look to achieve, allowing the client to get the
performance, but also the look they want.”
Delivering great cinemas is a key part of the company’s
work and to add to its abilities NV Integration recently
attended the Pulse Marketing Cinema Design Course.
Although the company does work outside of London, Pip
explains that the core of the work is in central London and
in fact many of the projects are walking distance from the
showroom, great for customer support.
Keen to give EI the guided tour of the showroom, Pip
says: “We were involved with the project right from the start
and planned out exactly what we wanted to include so we
could show how the technology works with, not against high-
end interior design.
“Sonance invisible speakers are hidden in the walls, the
best sounding hidden speakers in our opinion and we also
have technology integrated into room sets such as the kitchen,
bedroom and living room areas. We have a hidden TV in the
living room area and a 5.1 surround system as well as the
integrated cinema using the drop down lift I mentioned earlier.
“As the projector is fitted with an anamorphic lens,
the cinema also uses a Screen Research screen with
blackout bars for widescreen or cinemascope aspect
ratios, presenting a Kaleidescape Premier Line system. In
the kitchen we have another hidden TV and AV system this
time using a moving panel to bring the TV into use. In the
bedroom we have in-celling speakers which were chosen as
they are the same diameter as the light fittings in the ceiling.”
Currently all the automation is run using a Control4
backbone with Lutron HomeWorks QS, but the showroom
has been designed so the company can change this aspect
should it be required as well as develop other areas of the
space to offer different options to customers.
Pip explains: “We are really pleased with how the
showroom is working for us. It’s in a great location and really
allows customers to learn that they can have the technology
they want, without compromising on the look and feel of
their home. Coming into a high-end space like this, gets
the creative process started by demonstrating key features,
making it such a great place to begin their journey with us
and the interior designers working here. We can also use
the showroom to put on events for potential customers or
the design community and recently gave a talk to 50 interior
designers about designing smart homes.”
The upper floor of the showroom is where the company
handles much of its day-to-day running. Again working
closely with the design community is underlined as this is the
same space where all the designers from the Staffan Tollgard
Design Group work.
Pip says: “Being in the same room as the interior
designers here is a great plus. It means we are in constant
contact ensuring nothing gets missed and information is
easily relayed between us, the client and designer.”
The rest of day sees Pip dashing off to a site meeting
near the Kings Road and then diving headlong into a large
proposal for a stately home refurbishment. There can be few
companies which have found a way to mix the world of AV
and design so harmoniously, consequently EI makes for the
exit safe in the knowledge, the company’s clients are going to
get the best of both worlds.”
More information on NV Integration is available at
www.nvintegration.co.uk, by calling +44 (0)207 205 2325
or via email [email protected]
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The company’s Belgravia showroom is a major asset showcasing fully integrated technology
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Essential Install (EI): Can you take us through some of
the key performance characteristics of the product?
Andy Tait (AT): “Datasat Digital Entertainment is at the
cutting edge of cinema technology and it’s our job to make
sure that our customers - and ultimately cinema goers -
benefit from the best possible sound and visual experience.
Because of this business ethic, drive and passion; we made a
conscious decision to bring the great sound that is produced
in cinemas through our commercial audio processor into the
home market and thus the RS20i was born.
“This is a 16 channel, high-end audio processor with Dirac
room correction technology incorporated into the unit as well
as having a third octave and parametric EQ, high and low
active crossovers for every channel, individual channel delays
as well as global delay. The unit also boasts full automation
capabilities as well as being a Creston certified unit. In
addition to this, the unit also has all the main Dolby and
DTS codec’s inside and now with the inception of a Auro 3D
codec in Q1 of 2014 – I can safely say that our processor sits
in a class of its own.”
EI: Can you explain how the technology has transitioned
from the pro world to the home cinema market?
AT: “The unit has improved D to A converters, a custom
designed linear power supply, the addition of bass
management as well as additional decoders for Dolby
TrueHD, Dolby PLIIx & PLIIz, DTS NeoX.”
EI: Can you highlight some of the functionality that
makes the product particularly suited to the CI market?
AT: “Automation and remote control via RS232, Ethernet and
GPIO. Dirac room optimisation only available via the installer
and the flexibility of pre-sets. Installers can customise to suit
the customer’s needs and can also gain remote access for
diagnostic reasons.”
EI: Can you tell us more about the Dirac Live room
optimisation function?
AT: “The aim of the technology is to fine-tune the output from
each speaker so that it is perfectly balanced for the acoustic
behaviour of the room where each speaker is situated.
In-depth room measurement and algorithms build a picture
of the environment, which enables the technology to create
compensations for sound interference and distortions.
Ultimately, room optimisation corrects the impulse response
of sound at the speaker.”
EI: How do the 20 memory profile settings help the
installer?
AT: “The essential elements of the home cinema audio
can be quickly and easily saved. Elements such as room
equalisation, sound levels and input and output set-ups are
captured for every type of content that you wish to enjoy
through the home cinema system – movies, music, HDTV,
games or live events. These memory pre-sets can be easily
recalled at the touch of a button and can be transferred to a
memory stick for safe storage and retrieval.”
EI: What training/technical support is available on
the product?
AT: “Dealer training for RS20i setup and implementation of
Dirac Room Optimisation.”
EI: What features does the product have to make it able
to adapt in the future?
AT: “With the expansion bays on the back of the unit we are
able to (with a simple card upgrade) enable the product to
play all decoding technologies without having to replace the
unit. Software updates also keep the unit up to date with all
recent developments by our engineering team.”
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The unit can be fully integrated into third party automation and control systems
COmmAND A DATAAndy Tait, director of engineering Europe Datasat, provides an
under-the-hood look at the Datasat RS20i, the home cinema audio
processor with its roots in professional cinema.
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EI: Bass is often the hardest thing to get right in a
cinema, how does the RS20i help?
AT: “Connections for up to four subwoofers. Either 4 x mono
subwoofers or 4 x position specific subwoofers. Separate
bass management filters for screen and surround speakers
from 31Hz to 160Hz.”
EI: Auro 3D audio technology is now available on the
product, can you explain what it brings to the home
cinema experience?
AT: “Auro-3D is an immersive sound format, adding both
height and overhead channels to the traditional 5.1 or 7.1
layout to create a compelling 3D sound experience. Auro-
3D has already been adopted by cinemas and filmmakers
worldwide. Auro-3D content can be mixed natively in up to
13.1 discrete channels: the technology suite also includes
an up-mix technology to expand 2.0, 5.1 or 7.1 content into
Auro-3D.”
)See EI’s special report on Auro 3D ion this issue)
EI: How do dealers upgrade existing RS20i units for
Auro 3D?
AT: “Auro-3D can be added to existing RS20i via a
firmware update.”
EI: What other Datasat products is Auro 3D Available on?
AT: “Datasat has just released the LS10, which is a 13.1
home theatre surround sound processor. Auro-3D decoding
will be available as an option in the LS10.”
(See this month’s product section for more on the LS10)
EI: Does the unit integrate well with third party product
and/or home automation platforms?
AT: “Crestron integration is available and a remote control
protocol document is available for custom automation. AmX
and SAVANT also have protocols. Also with its very own
detailed automation platform, the RS20i is a great automation
tool for either master control or to be controlled. Customers
have used the RS20i as the control system for a dedicated
room to control lighting and masking of the screen - with
great effect.”
EI: What control options are available? Dedicated
remote/App, etc.
AT: “Full remote control from standard VNC client software,
easily available for tablet and smartphone.”
EI: Do you have any favourite pieces of music or film
clips that shows the product of in its best light
demonstration wise?
AT: Master and Commander (the surprise attack scene).
This is a detailed scene with lots of power and bass, that
the RS20i handles with great ease and detail as well as the
steering of that powerful bass.”
EI: Do you have any reaction available on what installers
think of the product?
“With Datasat RS20i we now have the possibility to integrate
all the sound medias (SD, HD, EQ, etc.) in one product and
that with a performance, quality and flexibility we have not
seen before.”
Claus Glaesner CEO, Home Theater Professional’s, Denmark.
“The RS20i’s is not just one of many processors available on
the residential market, but a completely unique product which
has a completely different approach to the market. This is the
first time ever that a non-consumer company has released
a ‘pro-level’ processor born from the commercial cinema
market. That said, Datasat - who has a lot of experience and
years of success in the commercial cinema market offers a
real cinema processor to residential customers.”
Oleg Lyugin, Techinterior Ltd, Russia.
“The RS20i is the most versatile, best-sounding audiophile
processor in existence. The RS20i explores uncharted territory
in multi-channel reproduction. The system is designed to
portray soundtracks and music as though you were sitting
at the original mixing desk, it is a true reference, true-to-life
design and there is nothing like it at any other price.”
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The Datasat RS20i is available in the UK from Genesis
Technologies
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The RS20i has made a successful transition from the pro theatre market to home cinema
The maker says the unit has everything it needs to adapt to future developments
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WyreStorm wowed and wooed visitors at this year’s Integrated
Systems Europe (ISE) 2014 with HDBaseT technology and the
unveiling of NetworkHD HD over IP and Enado control systems.
More than 50,000 technology fiends descended on the recent
Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2014 show to check out new AV
and control systems shown by exhibitors including WyreStorm.
“It’s good to be a part of the growth of ISE year on year”,
says WyreStorm general manager Adrian Ickeringill of February’s
show in Amsterdam. “With an ever-more competitive market,
WyreStorm continues to strive to differentiate ourselves with
smart distribution and control solutions.
“This year we expanded our HDBaseT offering to over 37
products, receiving valuable feedback on our newly available
HDBaseT Modular Matrix chassis and transmission cards and the
award-winning D Class AMP-001-010 HDBaseT Digital Amplifier/
Receiver. We unveiled the NetworkHD HD over IP and Enado
control solutions, with anticipation mounting for spring launches.”
Adrian insists ISE, which attracts visitors from across the
globe; is a key date on the WyreStorm calendar for meeting
up with its growing network of international distributors from
more than 40 markets. Not only can the team showcase the
company’s new offerings, but see how it can improve service.
“It’s good hear positive responses from our sales partners
to our new products and on the evolution of the brand. It’s also
great to meet with installers supporting WyreStorm from so
many different markets and learn how they are integrating our
products in projects worldwide.”
The rapidly expanding South African market demands a
flexibility that can be hard to achieve with typical distribution,
even with the feature-set of HDBaseT, says Ivan Potter, from
WyreStorm’s South African distributer iLED who feels WyreStorm
has addressed this well with a customisable matrix solution.
“The WyreStorm modular chassis enables us to custom
build each matrix to match our clients’ requirements. This is a
game changer in our market. Reduced stock holding and the
ability to build to order are really exciting.”
Meanwhile Habitech’s Timmi Thorsen says: “The new line
up from WyreStorm at ISE takes HDBaseT to the next level with
superb stability and feature sets promoting modular flexibility
and scalability, which is exactly what the CI world is looking for.
“The stand-out product for us is the Enado interface
because it allows us to present all these virtues to our
integrators in a complete labour-saving, web-based control
package. It is simple to use and programme from anywhere and
offers dealers and their customers powerful, user-friendly and
versatile control in the home.”
WyreStorm’s global product manager James Meredith sees
the early adoption of HDBaseT technologies as key to its growth
by enabling WyreStorm HDMI distribution products to quickly
gain a reputation for ease of installation and excellent stability. The
company plans to do the same in 2014 for integrated system
control and IP video distribution with Enado & NetworkHD.
“Enado will revolutionise system integration by removing the
high overhead and often unreliable two-way drivers that are best
handled by dedicated Apps and instead focus on powerful,
easy-to-use control,” says James.
“This features base technology that substantially improves
and simplifies installation configuration and support, which is
designed to open new customers to our installers and drive
profitability throughout the life of the system.”
Also causing a stir at ISE was the announcement of the
company’s first HD Over IP solution, NetworkHD. Gerrit Ryan
from Australian WyreStorm distributor AudioProducts says
NetworkHD range will enable him to tackle a broader range of
projects that he already supplies into, making it a good addition
to the line up.
WyreStorm’s James Meredith explains: “NetworkHD HDMI
over IP technology removes many limitations of matrix systems.
With an almost unlimited number of sources and displays and
a unique web-based configuration experience, NetworkHD
simplifies and speeds installation of large systems by utilising
Bonjour auto-discovery of system components.
“To add to the high-quality AV distribution, NetworkHD also
features KVM USB, RS232 & IR pass-through, while delivering a
simple-to-configure, install and support HD distribution network.”
More information: WyreStorm +44 (0)1793 230343
www.WyreStorm.com
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Enado NetworkHD control solutions could revolutionise system integration, reckons WyreStorm
ISE BREAKER: WYRESTORMWOWS EUROPE
Systems such as the MX-0808-PP-POH turned techno heads at this year’s ISE event
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Design and SpecificationSupport is one of the reasons that our dealers work with us
on more and more projects. Over the years we have worked
hard to offer the best support possible, both pre and post
sales, here are just a few examples of what we can offer.
We can help with all of the design and specification for the
room, ensuring that the correct products are chosen, taking
any guess work out of the equation. We take into account
the viewing angles when specifying the screen to make sure
that the system has the correct screen size and, from that
point, we will know the screen surface area.
Combining the screen surface area with the expected
level of ambient light in the room, we can choose the Runco
projector that best suits our ANSI Lumen requirements.
It is a similar story when it comes to the loudspeakers.
Once we have calculated the room volume, we can
suggest the correct number of subwoofers and the ideal
placement along with the LCR’s (based on SPL vs distance
requirements) and the right power amplifiers to drive the
whole system.
The Best Dressed CinemasBecause Pulse can also supply cinema seating and
acoustic panels, we can also help with acoustic design
and complement the interior design with custom seating,
bespoke to each project. The quotations we provide are also
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Pulse can supply full CAD designs to plan the perfect cinema
CINemA SuPPORTeRSPulse Marketing prides itself on the support that it offers installers.
Barry Sheldrick, UK sales manager, explains some of the services on
offer to take cinemas to the next level.
After training installers can experience for themselves the level of quality possible in Pulse’s own eight seat cinema
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tiered to give three price points, Silver, Gold and Platinum
which gives a great deal more opportunity to up sell when the
dealer is presenting the proposal to the client.
These quotations are supplemented by full CAD drawings
showing the viewing angles, sight lines, speaker placement,
elevations and seating layout. These are incredibly useful and
can save our dealers a great deal of time when specifying
cinema as a part of a large house project.
Get Pulse Trained The support is backed up by our very popular training
course created after years of operating at the pinnacle of
the uK home cinema market. Designed to bring a complete
home cinema novice up to a confident and competent level
of understanding, our Introduction to Cinema course also
attracts 5 Ceu points.
This five hour course has been designed to teach the
principals of cinema, rather than being product specific and
covers every area installers need to create the right performance.
We also invite the attendees to watch a movie with us
after the training in our amazing eight seat cinema. This really
cements the knowledge learned throughout the day and helps
the infectious enthusiasm for cinema grow, it is this enthusiasm
that helps with selling cinema more effectively too.
We have seen the size of the cinema projects that our
dealers who have attended the training grow massively as
they are more confident and better able to articulate just
howgreat a well-designed cinema can be. education is a vital
part of the support we offer, it also gives our dealers more
confidence and trust in us as a supplier to deliver on our
promises to them.
Intro to cinema course: Areas Covered Room Design and Layout
equipment Choices
Loudspeaker Crossovers
Subwoofer Placement
Recommended Screen Size
Calculating Throw Distances
Projector Light Output Requirement vs Screen Size
Anamorphic Lenses
Introduction to ISF Calibration
Acoustic Treatment
Contrast Ratio explained
Different Screen materials and Gains
3D & 4K- How and Why
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HoBs PiT is a new white-knuckle ride to the ‘dark side’ that
cost more than £500,000 to build at Pleasurewood Hills
theme park in Suffolk.
It is the brainchild of world renowned special-effects
expert Rob Ostir and voice actor Corey Burton. Both, who
work on US theme parks such as Disney World and movie
blockbusters like The Chronicles of Narnia, focused their
creative energies on the theme park in Lowestoft last year.
HoBs PiT uses actors and special effects to tell a grisly
tale of cannibalism and murder among a group of trapped
miners. The attraction gained instant street cred after the
BBC slapped a too-scary-for-children 12A certificate on the
ride and The Times newspaper gave it a fun factor of nine.
Too creepy for kids, the walk-through and seated journey
in an old mine shaft nevertheless attracted thrill seekers from
the world of CI. Pixels, the UK distributor of the US-based full
HD, digital sign and kiosk media player BrightSign, was one
of the first to jump aboard.
The 165-second ride came courtesy of Sean Alexander,
a professional entertainer and illusionist who designed and
managed installation of the attraction. Sean approached
Pixels last February with an outline spec for AV and sensory
effects for the attraction, which immediately struck a chord.
Scheduled for completion within a mere four months, the
themed ride hinged on 12 BrightSign HD120 high definition
media players with various hardware interfaces and custom
script programming, all proposed by Pixels. The order
was made in April 2013 and a month later all equipment,
programming and documentation was delivered on time and
ready for installation.
Pixels managing director Norman Garland takes up the
story and must be a sucker for punishment. This is not the
first time Pixels has been involved with a project of this type
at a leisure venue. The company has supplied BrightSign
equipment many times to systems’ integrators and builders
for all manner of entertainment environments. HoBs PiT,
however, was somewhat different.
A lot of BrightScript programming was needed to control
and operate special interface boards between the BrightSign
players and hydraulic valves, solenoids, power switches
and motion sensors used throughout
the attraction, says Norman. Pixels also
encoded and tested the HD media clips
specially prepared for HoBs PiT by Sean
for a project as complex as the end result
was scary.
“It was essential to have the hydraulic
valves, relays, sensors and switches
specified for use in the HoBs PiT
installation,” recalls Norman. “These were
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The HoBs PiT ride uses BrightSign media players to generate HD video and audio and to control the ride’s scares and effects.
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interfaced to BrightSign players with special circuit boards
made by HMS Electronics in the USA. These made it possible
for our software engineer to write and test custom BrightScript
programs for BrightSign media players before delivery.”
Once installed, only minor changes to timing sequences
were needed to complete the process, says Norman, who
chose BrightSign solid-state media players for reliability,
programmability and cost-effectiveness. Some PC-based
and custom-designed media players are more expensive and
require separate, costly show-controllers to produce a similar
solution, adds Norman.
Other AV equipment included LCD projectors and
screens, used for best quality display of the BrightSign
players’ media outputs. All the LCD devices used in
the installation are reliable, cost effective and proven.
Furthermore all the custom BrightScript programs were
tested with samples of the solenoids, hydraulic valves, power
switches and sensors before installation.
“From a visitor’s stand point the favourite part is the truly
scary and gory effects generated by the BrightSign players
– definitely an adults-only experience and not for the faint-
hearted,” says Norman, who has checked out the video,
audio effects, hydraulics and lighting, but has yet to step foot
in one of the controlled cars.
So much for public feedback: “From a technical stand-
point our favourite part is how well the BrightSign players
have been adapted to this application,” adds Norman.
“BrightSign players are designed for digital signage. Pixels
adapted the most basic BrightSign player to perform as a
complex show-controller while concurrently playing high
definition video and high
quality audio.”
Another satisfied
customer was
Alexis Camelin, the
general manager of
Pleasurewood Hills:
“This ride is unique to
the UK. It’s the first dark
ride to combine a walk-
through and seated
scare experience with
lots to scream at in an
old mine shaft.”
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EssentialArtcoustic
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Essential Install (EI): What are you doing right now?
(apart from filling this Q&A of course)
Kim Donvig (KD): Lots of things are happening right now,
lately I have been very busy with a live audiophile DJ session
here in Asia, touring with our latest but not-yet-launched
Stealth Precision 2-channel speakers and the Stealth T-60
valve amplifier. This has been a great way of testing and
fine-tuning these new products. Some of the actual live sets
can be downloaded on SoundCloud, check out https://
soundcloud.com/kim-donvig.
EI: Tell us how and why you first got the idea for the
Artcoustic concept?
KD: The idea came to life 20 years ago while working for
Gold Peak Group in Hong Kong as head of design and
acoustics. I was introduced to the NXT and NCT concept
and was experimenting with new ways of creating more
‘wife-friendly’ loudspeakers. But as much as I was excited
about what the flat concept noise cancellation companies
had to offer, I was disappointed with the sound quality. They
just didn’t sound good enough. So instead I started to look
into ways of using conventional transducers, but with a flat
panel form factor and this was basically the early foundation
for what Artcoustic is today.
EI: What install project where the company’s products
have been used are you most proud of and why?
KD: There is not one specific installation I am more proud
of than others, but I am proud of being the pioneer of
flat cinemas. Artcoustic was the front runner in designing
cinemas around plasma screens, engineering speakers
with matching sizes to the fast-growing screen market.
This included the first ever L, C, R Speaker in the world,
the Multi, which I designed back in the late 90s. Now every
loudspeaker company has got one, unfortunately the patent
I made was not very well written, but that’s life, we choose to
look forward and not in mirrors.
EI: Can you explain the technical approach to sound
taken by the different main products in the company’s
arsenal? Why do you favour certain technologies and
what do they add to the offering?
KD: Artcoustic has over the past two years made some
bold moves towards designs and technology rarely seen in
domestic loudspeakers. We have made a shift from full-range
speakers with integrated sub cones to a high SPL sub sat
configuration, the SL series, which is based on Line array
technology. This gives us far more flexibility in both design
and engineering. We also feel we offer far more flexibility
to the integrator, with a speaker model for almost any job
thinkable, but at the same time easy to install and calibrate.
With the SL series we achieve several very difficult tasks,
such as high SPL up to 130dB, controlled vertical dispersion
and extremely low distortion, all without using horn-loaded
drivers. This gives us a sound with attack, speed and
transient response second to none.
EI: How do you go about designing new speakers, where
does the inspiration come from and what is the starting
point?
KD: Music is always the starting point, all sorts of music.
Deep down I am a jazz man but I also DJ Deep House
and Deep Tech in clubs and bars around the world. This
extreme contrast gives me an edge in how I perceive sound
and what should be required from a modern loudspeaker.
A good speaker should be able to reproduce all kinds of
music, both acoustic and electronic and both at high and
low levels. Unfortunately not many do. My inspiration is
always in live sound, I find that most Hi-Fi speakers lack
the transient response and sound pressure level to really
reproduce live sound and especially in larger rooms. I
would be tempted to take it a step further and claim that
a loudspeaker will have to fulfil most of the requirements
expected from a purpose-made PA speaker in order to
actually do the job with satisfaction.
EI: Does your Danish background give the products an
edge or character distinctive from other brands?
KD: I guess so, maybe not so much my Danish background,
but more the fact that I come with a design-driven approach.
Winsome ways: Kim’s design-driven approach has helped him hone the super-slick form factor of Artcoustic’s 32-model line up of speakers
GIVE IT A SPIN, KIMHe DJs techno music and is the creative force behind Artcoustic,
here Kim Donvig is focused on what inspires the company’s creations
and what is next for the Artcoustic brand.
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Our speakers are of the more minimalist Nordic-design-
looking type, with an almost timeless approach. This gives
us freedom to focus on new engineering breakthrough ideas,
but within the strong Artcoustic form factor.
EI: Explain the company’s approach to what it can offer
aesthetically?
KD: Without a doubt, Artcoustic has pioneered the idea
of disguising speakers behind printed screens and other
exotic fabric types, though I often regret I ever started
that trend. As exciting as this is, it has also proven to be
hugely complicated and we have spent years perfecting
this technology. But this also gives us a much needed
edge in the already crowded loudspeaker market and there
aren’t really any other companies with such a wide range of
interior-friendly speakers. Artcoustic boasts a 32-model line
up, where most of them can be ordered with thousands of
screen and cabinet colours including our ever-growing art
portfolio. There really isn’t anything like Artcoustic; as we say
‘Your Choice - Your Design - Your Artcoustic’.
EI: Installers have a huge choice in what speakers they
can use, why should they chose Artcoustic?
KD: Beside reasons mentioned above, the new SL and
Spitfire Series has been designed and engineered as a
modular system. All our models sound very much the
same, based on the same drivers and crossover, but the
biggest difference is the sound-pressure level. This gives
the integrator a freedom no other loudspeaker brand can
offer and still within the same size and form factor. You can
pretty much use the same size speaker in listening spaces
ranging from 3m x 5m up to very large areas such as public
cinemas and screening rooms. That in itself is a huge
breakthrough in loudspeaker design
EI: What is next for Artcoustic?
KD: The new radically different looking Stealth Precision
speaker is coming soon and we are working on a full line of
wireless products called the Connect Series, all very exciting
products at each end of the market. Beside that we are
constantly looking at new ways of improving our existing
products and never sit still.
EI: What is your all-time favourite Artcoustic Product?
KD: Difficult question, but if I should point at a specific
model as a little star among the others, it has to be the
6-3 SL module. This configuration constantly manages
to surprise us: the loudness combined with clarity and
transient response is truly amazing and will fulfil most
demanding applications.
EI: Do you have any favourite music or movies to use
when testing/designing speakers?
KD: I mainly use music with difficult instruments, such as
upright bass, which has a tendency to create problems in
the upper bass. Lower mid piano music is an important tool,
especially for tuning the mid. I enjoy music from the Swedish
Esbjorn Svenson Trio, Niels Henning Orsted Petersen, Chris
Minh Doky, all of which contain high-quality recorded male
and female vocals. For electronic music I listen to and DJ
names such as Claptone and Danish duo Lulu Rouge.
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As the worlds of AV and IT continue to converge, increasing
numbers of the products distributed by RGB are dependent
on network connectivity either for control or audio video
content. This is especially true of Savant’s advanced control
systems as they are natively IP based and use wired and
wireless networks to achieve the fast and smooth user
experience which they are renowned for.
In fact since all iOS devices are Wi-Fi only and Savant can
employ these extensively as user interfaces, both handheld
and permanently mounted in walls, the performance and
robustness of the entire system is 100% reliant on the quality
of the wireless network.
For this reason RGB recommends that for any Wi-Fi
installation used for AV or control (not just Savant) and that
needs more than three Access Points (APs) to cover the
working area, installers should always should use a wireless
controller to manage them.
The benefits of managed Wi-Fi are many and include;
centralised configuring and monitoring, automatic self-healing
Wi-Fi, smart adaption for changing priorities and a smooth
and seamless roaming experience for the end user.
While there are several managed wireless network
systems available to AV integrators, most have come from
the professional IT industry and were originally intended to be
deployed in corporate networks by knowledgeable network
engineers. However, because AV integrators are often not
familiar with the inner most intricacies of how networks
behave, we believe there is an easier solution in the form
of the new Pakedge C36 Wireless controller. Like all of the
company’s products, the C36 has been created by Pakedge
to provide advanced and powerful features that are simple
to use. When used with up to thirty of the Pakedge W6 or
W7 series APs (for single or concurrent dual-band Wi-Fi
respectively) RGB can help installers specify and supply a
complete high performance managed wireless system. The
Pakedge APs are available in four form factors; the unique
low profile in-ceiling model (not a bulky on-ceiling type), wall
mount, rack mount and weather resistant outdoor model,
are all available providing a flexible and adaptable family to
achieve reliable coverage in a huge variety of situations and
different types of housing stock.
The recently announced W8 series of APs adds the
new IEEE 802.11ac standard for the highest Wi-Fi speeds
currently possible. The theoretical maximum speed of
1.3Gbps is even faster than wired Gigabit networks and by
operating in the 5GHz band only, 802.11ac avoids the speed
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COmPLETE COnTROLDavid Webster, chief technology officer of RGB Communications,
explains how network control is right at the heart of the company’s
automation offering combining the power of the Savant platform with
the reliability of Pakedge connectivity.
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sapping congestion and interference of the 2.4GHz band
used by most of today’s Wi-Fi devices. This approach is ideal
for customers who are looking for the most future-ready
wireless network possible and will give installers an edge over
competing products and technologies.
For smaller AV projects, perhaps just using a few Wi-Fi
devices such as the new wireless lighting keypads and
dimmers from Savant (available in the UK from RGB later this
year), then a single AP might be sufficient. However, using
a low-cost consumer AP with poor performance and low
quality, would be a false economy if connection problems
(often exacerbated by the device being built-in to a solid
wall that may attenuate radio signals) result in the lights not
coming on (or off) when the user presses the button!
Of course wireless components are only part of the
customer’s network that needs to be managed. Assuming
that users will not be capable of, or interested in, configuring
their networks themselves, with the necessary advanced
features such as VLAns and QoS to support all their needs,
then there is an opportunity for integrators to provide such a
service for them, maybe with a Recurring monthly Revenue
(RmR) attached.
However, to remotely monitor all the network devices very
simply, requires a new approach such as that offered by the
new Pakedge nP36 network Patroller. This is a site
based appliance that detects and reports automatically
via the company’s Bakpak cloud based service to the
dealer, so ably demonstrated by the Pakedge team
at the recent ISE show. The set up allows installers to
view device health, power cycle devices, control PoE
ports and AC sockets as well as receive configurable alerts
via email, SmS, or smartphone (Android or iOS) notification.
The Bakpak system is an ideal way to save on support
and maintenance costs and to reduce site visits offering
green advantages to the business, but also delivering a
continuity of service that clients will greatly appreciate.
Importantly, once the nP36 is purchased, there are no on-
going subscriptions or licensing fees and even third-party
devices can be added for a fully unified network management
experience from anywhere in the world.
Ultimately, if your AV project success (and profit) depends
on building strong, reliable and manageable networks, then
talk to us and learn how control solutions specialists can
invest in Pakedge; the only manufacturer to have a complete
architecture of advanced, high performance wired and
wireless network products that are especially created for
AV applications and preconfigured to be easy to use by AV
integrators.
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John Corbin of Intelligent Controls (UK) Ltd, expert in the
provision of integrated environmental control and HVAC
partner to many CI installers, is very up-beat about the market:
“Last year was a great year for us at Intelligent Controls. As
a North Approved System Partner (major building control
manufacturer), we are able to supply and fit any of the great
library of North interfaces, which includes air conditioning
systems such as: Mitsubishi AG150, Daikin, Panasonic,
Toshiba and Hitachi, lighting systems from Helvar, Lutron,
Legrand and Phillips as well as heating control systems from
Trend, HeatMiser and many others. Equally, the North system
is able to provide full control of under-floor heating, boilers and
pumps without the need for third party systems, saving both
install costs and time engineering interfaces.”
John explains: “The most popular interface we provided
last year was Mitsubishi air conditioning. The interface allows
third party control of all indoor units, including adjusting
temperatures, operating modes and turning the units on and
off. All of North’s interfaces provide an intelligent link between
heating and cooling systems, to prevent them ‘fighting’ and
wasting energy. They also allow full integration to AV systems
such as Savant, Crestron, AMX and Control4.
“We are able to configure the North system to provide
Apple/Android tablet and phone compatible web pages for
end users to easily access all parameters, from light levels to
temperature and blind control. There is also a room display
module, available in various finishes.”
As well as getting fully involved with a project in terms
of installing the HVAC element, Intelligent Controls are able
to offer integration consultancy to ensure the HVAC system
can be accommodated into the plan. For either of these
services installers can contact John direct at
John concludes: “It’s important to get us in early and
ensure the specification for the HVAC allows for integration
beyond matching protocols. Intelligent interoperability is easy
to achieve, but requires some forethought and knowledge of
the chosen systems. That is where Intelligent Controls come
in. Our experience is invaluable and will save both money and
time on your projects!”
Environmental control specialist, Heatmiser has a
brand new system available called Heatmiser Neo which is
designed to replace an existing thermostat, giving the end
user easy control over and remote access to environmental
control from a smartphone. Neo is multi zone, using existing
zone valves and is also well suited for under-floor heating with
up to 32 rooms supported.
Martyn Kay, director, at Heatmiser, says: “We have been busy
at Heatmiser designing what we feel is the most sophisticated,
stylish control system, giving ‘control from anywhere’ functionality
directly on a smartphone or tablet. Heatmisers’ Neo System has
been purposefully designed to ensure that upgrading is as easy
as possible and surprisingly affordable.”
The platform controls heating and hot water simply by
connecting the neoHub to the home network and installing
the required number of wall mounted neoSats for display
and direct control of the system as well as over the newly
developed neoApp. The company says the neoApp’s intuitive
design ensures programming and override commands
are quick and easy for anybody to use and can make
changes from inside the home or when the client is out and
about. Different profiles can be created for the weekend,
work patterns, months or seasons. The system will also
automatically activate the heating if the frost set temperature
is reached; keeping the property safe and dry without wasting
any unnecessary energy. The neoApp also allows zone control
to adjust different areas of the property independently.
Keen to find friends in the install world, the company
has released its communications protocol and has released
a new neoAPl so that developers can write new modules
for neoStats. The company also offers free training at its
Blackburn offices and full phone support.
Extra Vegetables is one company which has taken up
the offer of creating a bridge between the system and the CI
world in developing a two-way driver between Heatmiser Neo
and Control4.
Jane Scotland, commercial director for Extra Vegetables,
takes up the story: “Extra Vegetables have been providing two-
way integration between Control4 and the popular Heatmiser
UH-1 and Heatmiser Wi-Fi heating control products for some
time. The addition of the Heatmiser Neo driver extends the
options available to Control4 dealers and their customers.
“Heatmiser Neo is an ‘Internet of Things’ ‘Cloud Connected’
heating control system. Neo is equally at home controlling a
single zone or a large scale multi room heating system. As befits
a European designed system, it can also control separate hot
water systems and its reliable mesh based interconnectivity is
designed to cope with European walls.”
Jane explains: “Designed from the outset with connectivity
and integration in mind, customers can use both the
Heatmiser Apps and their Control4 system to manage the
heating in the home from wherever they are in the world. The
Heatmiser Neo thermostats are a sleek, unobtrusive, modern
design and are available in white or black to suit any interior.
“The Heatmiser NEO offers a number of advantages.
The Control4 integration communicates directly with the
Neo Mesh Link hub over IP to provide fast and reliable
communication. Scheduling can be managed both on the
native Control4 interfaces and Heatmiser Apps with two-
way communication between both. Heatmiser Neo also
introduces the concept of heating profiles and these can be
recalled via Control4 custom programming.”
Jane also explains that URC Total Control integration is also
planned for Q2 of 2014 for Heatmiser Neo which will enable Total
Control installers to benefit from a similar level of integration.
Jane argues: “Heating Control is increasingly seen as an
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essential part of any home control project. Warmth, comfort
and convenience are of fundamental importance to many
customers. Custom installers are seldom HVAC experts
so need reliable solutions that are easy to integrate with.
Heatmiser Neo is an ideal solution for Control4 installers as it
provides two-way feedback and control via Control4 and the
Heatmiser Neo App.”
Sensible Heat is a popular choice for installers looking for
a partner in the HVAC sense and the company has been busy
developing new ways to help integrators get the right results.
Company MD, Dave Robinson, says: “There are some
exciting new additions to our Honeywell Hometronic range
which improve the aesthetics of the system and also now
allow us to access a wider range of projects at the smaller
end of the spectrum; smaller houses and apartments and
also simpler projects that don’t need a full control system,
but would like HVAC control with
remote access.”
Dave explains: “The EvoTouch
Zoning Manager, which is a ‘little
brother’ to the existing Hometronic
Manager, has now been upgraded
to a colour touchscreen and now
supports 12 heating zones (up
from eight zones previously)
which now makes it viable
for medium-sized properties.
You could also use it as an
independent user interface for
part of a larger property, you can
mix and match Hometronic Manager and
EvoTouch in a single installation as required.
Just like the Hometronic Manager, the Evotouch works with the
standard Hometronic peripherals and is fully supported by our
WebManager and Web Interface products, so works with all our
existing range of drivers for Crestron, Control4, RTI, Savant etc.”
Dave explains that the EvoTouch comes a new web
portal device, which operates from new Apps (both Android
and iPhone), allowing remote control of heating at a lower
cost. Also new is the unique Honeywell wireless Radiator
Controller, which has now been completely updated, with a
sleek new design, swivelling backlit LCD display and several
new features. The product is deal for retrofit projects with
radiators, the Radiator Controller allows houses to be zoned
per room without disruption, in most cases without any
involvement from a plumber.
KNX integrationRTI (available in the UK from Invision) announced last year
that it had become a member of the KNX Association,
giving a commitment to ensure dealers have tight integration
between the company’s line of control solutions and KNX-
compatible devices including HVAC systems.
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high, especially in Europe, where it is a very popular control
protocol and we are excited to say we’ve taken the next step
by becoming a KNX Association member,” said Pete Baker,
vice president of sales and marketing for RTI, at the time of
joining. “By becoming a member of the KNX Association,
we’re demonstrating the importance of having full control
and two-way communication with KNX-compatible devices,
ensuring that RTI can provide dealers with effective control
solutions in any residential or commercial project.”
In other news which may yet have a bearing on the
UK market for HVAC, headlines were made recently when
Google purchased a company installers may or may not
be familiar with called Nest Labs. The deal was for an eye
watering $3.2 billion, yes billion, so clearly the company
is highly valued by the Internet giant. Nest manufactures
and supplies a series of home control products, attractively
designed (not surprising as iPod creators Tony Fedell and
Mat Rogers, are behind the company) which have enjoyed
big success in the US market. A key product has been its
smart thermostat which can be controlled from a smartphone
and uses its intelligent features to ‘learn’ a customer’s habits
and adjust the heating accordingly. The user adjusts the
temperatures as desired for a few days and within a week
the Nest is said to be able to build an efficient programme
and be left to the task on its own. The system also offers
an auto ‘away’ mode. The unit is as easy to install as a light
switch says the maker and can save as much as 20% on a
homes’ heating bills. Control is also available on tablet and
smartphone via an App.
Speaking at the time of the purchase, Nest CEO Tony
Fadell said: “We’re thrilled to join Google. With their support,
Nest will be even better placed to build simple, thoughtful
devices that make life easier at home and that have a positive
impact on the world.”
The last part of that statement is important as the
company has already launched in the UK. However, currently
the maker is only supplying its intelligent smoke alarm
product in the UK and not the thermostat. The only response
EI could get from the Nest was that the product would be
available ‘soon’. If that means next week, next month or
next year, is not entirely clear, but if launched over here, it
could have some impact. In the US the company does sell
to the public as a self-install, but also has trade accounts for
installers, so it would be reasonable to assume that the same
model would be repeated in the UK and with the muscle of
Google behind it, the company could find some traction on
this side of the pond.
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Since ‘surround sound’ was introduced to home cinema,
its approach has in essence not changed, arranging
speakers to create a linear field of sound which is then
directed at the audience.
A company with a history in commercial theatre and
more recently making the move to the home market, Auro
Technologies, has introduced Auro 3D, billed as nothing less
than an audio revolution. The demonstration took place at
Genesis Technologies’ HQ as part of a product launch for the
new Datasat LS10 home cinema processor (see this month’s
product section) which at this point is the only UK domestic
product to be carrying the technology (along with Datasat’s
other home cinema products including the flagship RS20i).
The Auro Technology team was out in force to underline just
how important the company feels this new approach could
and should be.
So what is Auro 3D? well basically it adds channels which
allow sound to be delivered from special ‘height’ speakers
in addition to the normal speakers found in a surround set
up. The idea is to create a 3D sound field that behaves
much more naturally and mimics how we hear sound in the
natural world. Within an Auro 3D set up, sounds can come
from in front, the side, behind and above as well as moving
seamlessly through the sound field.
However, there are obstacles to overcome in order to
implement Auro 3D. Installers need to leave behind the
speaker configurations of the past and embrace a new way
of setting up. Extra speakers to take advantage of the extra
channels are of course needed. Surround speakers and
sub-woofer/s are placed around the listening area in the
normal way, then the same configuration of ‘height’ speakers
are placed high up on the walls and lastly for the full effect
or the ‘Voice of God’ as the developers call it, a speaker is
placed on the celling directly above the listening area. So,
implementing the new technology into a new theatre is no
real problem, however for established projects, the speaker
layout would need to be re-designed. Installers could either
see this as a problem or an opportunity to offer a new
experience to all their existing customers. Configurations that
can take advantage of the new technology can come in 9.1,
10.1, 11.1 and 13.1.
What about content? Of course all of this would be
pretty futile if there was no content available with the Auro
3D algorithm. However, the developers are confident on this
score citing the release of 23 high profile movies into theatres
and onto Blue-ray this year with as many as 45 more in the
process of signing up. Auro Technologies also points out that
its approach can take legacy discs and give them an audio
make-over to deliver an enhanced experience. Not Auro 3D
proper, but the company argues, still an improvement of
what would be experienced through a normal Blue-ray and
surround set up.
Taking a seat in the impressive ICE Cinema demonstration
suite, home cinema supremo for Genesis, Neil Davidson,
put the new technology through its paces. Some specially
created audio content was used including a countryside
scene with singing birds and tractors and a sequence
where a helicopter flew over-head. The demo also used a
scene from WWII actioner Redtails. EI has to say the demo
was impressive, with the sound feeling a lot less ‘forced’
particularly in busier scenes, creating a genuinely natural feel
and very immersive experience. The conclusion would have
to be that Auro 3D is a genuine and significant step forward
in audio technology, however this does not guarantee its
success. As we know in the AV world, nothing is simple,
particularly where movie studio politics are involved, so there
is many a slip between a technology that should be given
a chance and one that actually gains wide-acceptance.
Auro Technologies points out that it feels confident it can
get the industry on-side pointing to its deal with Barco
in the pro cinema world to deliver the technology into 80
cinemas world-wide already with a further 300 installations
confirmed. The system has also been adopted by several
post-production facilities, like Skywalker Sound and The Dub
Stage. However, there are competing technologies. Dolby
Atmos also has plenty of titles and theatres (330 approx.)
signed to its immersive format. Auro 3D however has beaten
Dolby to release home orientated versions of its technology,
so might have a slight edge there.
The future is never certain in AV, particularly when it comes to
formats, however one thing is for sure, audio will at some point
make the leap to a more immersive and natural approach.
More information: Auro Technologies +32 (0)1431 4343,
www.auro-3d.com
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Auro 3D is looking to make the move from pro-cinema into the home
A JOURNEy INTO SOUNDEI was recently treated to a demonstration of a new approach to
audio, which its creators believe will change forever the way an
audience experiences sound.
Auro 3D surrounds the listener with height speakers and ones directly above
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Jason argues: “MoCA
technology is the fastest
and most reliable way
of getting high speed
Internet around the home without installing any new wires.
Using existing Coax (TV aerial network) without any alteration
required to the layout or distribution amplifier, MoCA signals
pass from port to port on the distribution amp in the loft, so
no changes are needed to how the house is wired.
“The MoCA range offers the real speeds households
need at on average 170MBps, where other technologies
like Powerline quote 300 and 500 MBps, this just an ‘up to’
speed and not ever achievable in the real world.”
MoCA was designed by Entropic, global player in
semiconductor solutions for the connected home, specifically
as a standard for moving HD video streams and high speed
data around multiple points in a home (max 16 points).
Jason explains: “Connected adapters work to form a Mesh
Network with data taking the shortest direct path between
adapters, e.g. from a NAS drive to a smart TV. Wi-Fi and
Powerline are point to point devices, that send all data to all
points and then the receiving devices have to sift through the
packet headers in order to work out which data is meant for
them. MoCA uses PQOS – Parameterised quality of service to
achive a much more targeted and reliable performance.
“Powerline cannot match the speed and reliability of
MoCA and can only transmit to a maximum of two receivers
and was only built for basic data movement (email and web
surfing) where MoCA was built for the high speed demands
of HD video and IPTV.”
MoCA’s approach is also far better suited to the future
argues Jason: “4K2K will be the great divide – As 4K services
rollout then the amount of video data will be much greater.
Even with the new HEVC codec, MoCA will be the only retro
fit solution that can move multiple streams of video around
the house without issue.”
Wi-Fi extension Many so called modern homes have just a single Wi-Fi
access point that is struggling to cope with covering all of
the property. As the number of devices that are trying to
share the network increase (tablets, smart phones, hand held
gaming, smart TV’s, plug in Wi-Fi repeaters, smart home
gadgets, etc.) then of course performance is going to suffer.
Jason says: “Range issues - dead spots at the points
of the house further away from the router – upstairs, back
garden as well as weak signals impacting on what can be
done with video streaming or online gaming, are just a few of
the issues end uers are going to face.
“By using the Coax network, installers can add Wi-Fi
access points around the house to create multiple Wi-Fi
access points all on the same SSID and password so mobile
devices can move seamlessly through the home to any
location. Separate Wi-Fi networks can also be setup, e.g.
main house, children’s bedrooms, smart home devices, etc.
A Wi-Fi access point at each main viewing point is the ideal
solution, to support tablets and laptops in that location with
the best bandwidth and quality of service.”
Jason adds: “MoCA brings wired, shielded (PL
used unshielded mains cables), that is not effected by
neighbouring networks (Wi-Fi is now saturating homes with
often 10 other networks visible and conflicting with each
other) to the back of every TV in the home. So smart TVs
and PVRs can use the same cable that brings the pictures,
to bring the data in the fastest most efficient way possible
without tearing up the house to add a CAT5 network. From
each TV point, a full speed Wi-Fi access point can be created
to give maximum quality of service and bandwidth to Wi-Fi
devices in that room.”
With the huge growth in smart devices, Asheridge argues
a big opportunity is coming for installers.
Jason says: “Consumers are spending a lot of money on
new devices and products, but pay no attention to the one
thing that makes them all work – the Wi-Fi router. Most homes
have the same basic router that has been gathering dust for
three or four years. In field trials we found users who said they
were using 5GHz Wi-Fi because their new iPhone or iPad
supported it. When we inspected the router, we often found
that it was an old model that didn’t even support 5GHz!
“So as we move forward, much more emphasis has to
be placed on improving the infrastructure in the home as
we hammer it ever harder with more devices and bigger
bandwidth requirements. MoCA is the answer to the real
problems that households face.”
Asheridge Communications +44 (0)1494 794770
www.ashcomms.com
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At the core of the MoCA family is the Ethernet over Coax adapter known as the Echo box
MOCA IN MOTIONJason Dando, business development and projects manager,
Asheridge Communications, tells EI why MoCA offers a powerful and
affordable signal taming solution.
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Legrand believes the four main drivers delivering growth to
the lighting control sector are; energy saving to reduce the
environmental impact, energy saving to reduce costs as energy
prices rise, advances in lighting and control technology that are
creating a golden age of creative lighting design/specification and
demographic changes that have altered the way that people use
their homes and the way they want to interact with them.
Legrand says that every manufacturer is doing everything
possible to ensure its products have a role to play – whether
through installation benefits or post-installation energy
savings and monitoring capabilities. What’s even more
impressive says the company is that the systems are
becoming easier to install and more intuitive to use.
Richard Hayward,lead marketing manager, at Legrand,
says: “It’s imperative that there is investment in lighting,
especially as lighting is the key area of automation for
residential properties. Yes, automation and multi-room music
are viewed by many as the core of smart technology, but
they are still just an option – something that is nice to have
if budgets stretch to them. All homes though require lighting
and by harnessing intelligent lighting solutions, an array of long
lasting benefits, ranging from energy saving through to safety
features for assisted living and onto to enhanced security
solutions, can be easily and cost effectively unlocked.
“The key areas for lighting spend are in the kitchen, living
room and other family areas. Today’s developers are already
investing heavily in these areas of the home, with many
specifying up to six circuits of lighting in order to provide the
necessary platform for smart solutions.”
Richard also underlines the importance of creating the right
atmosphere: “Mood lighting can make or break a room, especially
in areas where money has been invested on interior design. Believe
me – the wrong lighting can absolutely ruin a £30,000 kitchen.
“True smart lighting that can achieve, comfort, security,
energy efficiency and full control is best achieved when the
lighting design and control is considered by the developer
and designed into the home. Can you imagine smart lighting
control not being designed into a new commercial building?
Homes are no different and the same considerations will be
compulsory as our energy needs become more critical.”
Control is of course an important driver. Richard argues:
“The ubiquitous touch-screen devices that we have all
become so attached to are used to make every element of
our lives easier so the fact that home owners can now control
lighting from their smartphones and tablets is a key factor in
driving innovation in the sector.”
Legrand itself is supporting the sector with continued
innovation including a new version of the Arteor 10in touch
screen which provides customisable screens for multiple
users, new LED dimmer drivers and energy monitoring
devices as well as the recently introduced Apps for Andriod
and iOS. Legrand has a dedicated training facility at its
Birmingham HQ to assist dealers in making the most of
lighting control and the whole Legrand family.
David Webster, chief technology officer at RGB
Communications argues that wireless lighting control
options are becoming more popular, particularly for retro fit.
David says: “Current wireless lighting products tend to
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use either a proprietary Rf technology or adopt an existing
wireless network standard. A good example of the former
approach is the new Lutron Grafik Ra 2 system now available
from RGB, which uses the companies’ proven ClearConnect
wireless technology to provide a robust two-way control
system in the 866MHz Rf band. While Savant have recently
started shipping in the USA their new SmartLighting wireless
wall box dimmers based on established Wi-fi 2.4GHz
technology, with international 230V versions set to be
available from RGB later this year.”
David explains: “The Grafik Ra 2 system uses wireless
GrafikEye QS dimmers, Rf softswitches, occupancy/
vacancy sensors, tabletop or wall keypads and Sivoia QS
no-wires blinds to provide a comprehensive wireless lighting
and shading solution that’s ideal for smaller residential or
commercial applications. Easy to design, install and program
the Grafik Ra 2 system can be used stand-alone, with
universal remotes or integrated with all major control systems.
The optional Lutron Home Control+ App allows users to
control and monitor a Grafik Ra 2 system from anywhere via
an iOS or Android device to provide convenience, ambience
and energy savings. full training on the design, installation
and use of the new Lutron drag and drop programming
software will be offered by the RGB Academy.”
David adds: “Lutron’s proprietary approach has the advantage
of being independent from a third party Wi-fi network and can
operate locally without one. As such it may appeal to property
developers or to commercial installations where access to an
existing Wi-fi network may not be possible or desirable.”
However, as Jim Carroll, Savant’s executive vice president
corporate strategy and business development, argues: “Wi-fi
is the worldwide standard for residential and commercial
wireless networking and this will affordably deliver the control
capabilities our customers want by leveraging the network
that already exists in their home or business.”
Savant’s SmartLighting system can be used with or
without a Savant control system present, but with full
integration it will allow wireless dimmers/keypads to not only
control lights but other functions too. Savant products are
exclusively available in the UK through RGB.
Lutron had a significant presence at the recent ISE event
and showcased many of its wired and wireless window
treatments.
Catching many installers’ eye at the event was the new
battery powered roller blind solution, Sivoia QS Triathlon, which
works with Lutron Pico wireless remote controls and can be
integrated into Lutron’s HomeWorks QS total home solution.
Lutron says Sivoia QS Triathlon offers installers and end users
reliability, power-efficiency and performance in one, affordable
package, with an impressive battery life of three years. The
product solves the issue of getting power to hard window
surrounds and can come in a variety of sizes right up to 2.5
metres. The units are easy to fit with just two screw points
completing the task. Lutron also showcased a standalone
Serena version that works equally with a Pico wireless control
and is a good solution for blinds in a single space. To wet the
appetite of interior designers, Lutron can also offer its Design
Collections, a compilation of over 1,500 fabrics and materials,
supported by a Design Collections fabric App on iPad. Also
worth noting for the retro-fit category is Lutron’s energy-saving
Energi TriPak solution which is described quick and easy to
install, requires no programming and is a cost-effective solution
for almost any single space application. Lutron products are
available from RGB and Armour Home.
RTI (available in the UK from Invision) recently announced
that the company has teamed up with Lutron to develop a
solution that allows installers to integrate select Lutron RadioRA
2 wireless lighting system components into RTI’s control
systems, while programming the devices natively from RTI’s
Integration Designer programming software. RTI says the Clear
Connect Interface Module (CCM-1) reduces programming time
and lowers costs for installers, while providing users with a
single interface for their automation system.
With the CCM-1, installers can integrate Lutron’s RadioRA
2 components into any RTI system with an XP series control
processor, including the new XP-4 with an on-screen display
control interface and the super-charged XP-8s. The XP
processors’ astronomical clocks provide the convenience of
time-based events, allowing for automatic light dimming and
turn-on. Users also have access to Lutron control through
the RTiPanel App on Apple or Android.
Philips Dynalite (available in the UK from AWE) has
introduced a new addition to its Antumbra range of user
interfaces. The AntumbraTouch, is described as a stunning
panel that redefines the concept of minimalist chic, with
numerous features hidden beneath its glass design including
presence, light and temperature sensors.
Via field effects technology, the panel automatically
detects presence using a body’s magnetic field to wake
Dramatic impact and easy control are offered with Savant’s lighting options
Lutron control is now available via the RTI platform
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up the panel with the wall-wash effect that Antumbra has become known
for. An internal light sensor will ensure the wall light wash effect is adjusted
to the appropriate level, when the user moves away, the lighting will fade.
The panel also responds to a user’s selection with audio feedback and a
built-in temperature sensor automatically can adjust the air conditioning when
integrated into the network system.
A single panel can have many different button combinations allowing for a
consistent look throughout an install. Each button is configurable through the
Envision commissioning software to perform a range of functions, including
lighting, HVAC and blinds. AntumbraTouch is available in a range of finishes
which can be selected to suit the end-user’s requirements, blending with
architectural features and décor.
“Alongside the exciting new AntumbraTouch, we’re pleased to announce that we’ve
restarted our award-winning Philips Dynalite training programme which combines
Philips Dynalite System Designer and Envision project training,” comments Craig
Thorne, product manager at AWE. “As before, we’ll be offering all these courses to our
registered dealer network absolutely free of charge. The benefits of our expertise and
brand new resources will ensure our training is better than ever in 2014.”
Dedicated platforms Joining the growing number of automation systems with their own dedicated
lighting control platforms, Control4 launched a new family of wireless lighting
control products for integration with its own automation systems last year.
Suited to commercial or residential projects (retro fit or new build) the range
is designed to offer a broad choice of energy saving lighting solutions including
adaptive phase dimmers and combination keypad/dimmers, 0-10V dimmers for
LED applications and configurable keypads for control. The control panels come
in a diverse palette of colour and finish options, offer custom backlit engraved
buttons and programmable status LEDs supporting customisable colour hues
for at-a-glance feedback. Additionally, each new switch, dimmer and keypad
includes an ambient light sensor to automatically adjust the brightness of status
LEDs and button backlighting.
The company says with its system creating and automating personalised
lighting with virtually any mix of lighting load types is simple and controlling
them from the Control4 MyHome App on a mobile device is even simpler.
The platform allows easy creation of scenes for different applications such
as returning home, entertaining, or going away, which work in unison with other
parts of an automation project such as AV or security.
Main components include the Control4 Wireless Adaptive Phase Dimmer which
is made to eliminate much of the guesswork associated with choosing the right
dimmer for a project and alleviates the need to replace the dimmer when the load
type changes in the future. The Wireless Adaptive Phase Dimmer is compatible
with a broad range of dimmable load types including most LEDs, incandescents,
halogens, electronic low voltage (solid state) transformers, magnetic (iron core) low
voltage transformers, fluorescents and compact fluorescents.
The Wireless Configurable Keypads can be configured with two to seven
custom-engraved, LED backlit buttons, using four different button sizes, for a
total of 37 possible configurations. The Wireless Keypad Dimmer transforms a
standard light switch or dimmer into a fully customisable keypad and dimmer,
combining the dimming capabilities of the Control4 Wireless Adaptive Phase
Dimmer with the flexibility of the Control4 Wireless Configurable Keypad. The
Wireless 0-10V Dimmer provides in-wall control of four-wire 0-10V dimmable
fluorescent ballasts and LEDs and the Wireless forward Phase Dimmer delivers
an economical solution for dimming forward phase compatible loads, including
incandescents, line-voltage halogens and magnetic transformers. The Wireless
Switch provides on/off control for virtually every type of load, whilst the Auxiliary
Keypad provides an economical solution for three-way control of a load.
Helvar is keen to draw attention to its iC Colour Control concept which
offers a selection of enhanced products for which the ‘iC’ badge denotes
colour control capabilities. Standing for Intelligent Colour, the first phase of
releases focuses on delivering DALI Colour Control compatibility and Helvar in
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Mood lighting systems, recalling a pre-programmed scene at thetouch of a button, o�er sophistication, ease of use and energysaving, controlling all light sources and curtains and blinds,including dimming of LEDs. With seamless integration to homecinema, multi-room audio, security systems and with 'holidaymode' functions the Smart Home dream becomes a reality.
Retro�ttable wireless modules allow systems to be installedwith the minimum of fuss and expanded later while CAT5 wiredoptions cater for the largest of projects. With wireless/wiredbridging even combined systems are possible. Controlled fromstylish wall-pads, hand-held remotes, iPhone/iPad apps or evenautomated sensors or timed commands, the user has the powerof control.
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the form of the Designer iC and a
two-channel 35W LED Driver. The
range will build to offer a complete
colour enhanced lighting control
solution, including support for
tablets, smartphones and further
multi-channel LED drivers.
DALI Colour Control enables
users to pick a colour in one easy
step, decreasing programming time
and the system only needs one DALI address reducing the
cost of a full scale DALI colour controlled lighting system.
Leviton recently announced the expansion of its line of
architectural lighting control systems with the introduction of
the Sapphire 7in Wall Mount LCD Capacitive Touch Screen
Controller. The system is designed to provide an easy-to-
use, customisable graphical interface for controlling lighting
and features an 800 x 480 WVGA backlit screen with 24-bit
colour display, 130° x 110° viewing angle and a low-profile
design in multiple finishes to blend with interior décor.
“Leviton’s new Sapphire LCD Touch Screen takes lighting
control to a new level of functionality and simplicity,” says
Richard Westfall, vice president and general manager,
Leviton Lighting & Energy Solutions. “The system integrates
a sophisticated, full-featured capacitive control console with
the ease of effortless drag and drop screen design. Sapphire
gives our customers the flexibility of a customisable user
interface with the convenience of native control over scene,
room and enterprise lighting management.”
Sapphire’s PC-based editor enables the intuitive addition
and configuration of user interface pages for each control
grouping within a room or facility. Once a page is added,
Button and Slider Controls are dragged and dropped onto
the page or tab. Installers can set up administrative functions,
establish channel and group-level control functionality, set
fade levels and fade time-outs, combine and separate room
control and brighten or dim light levels. The system’s Button
Control types include Toggle, Press/Release Preset and
Scene. Leviton products are available in the UK from Aldous
Systems.
Rako Controls is finding many install fans with its
provision of mood lighting controls with both wired and
wireless solutions for new and retrofit applications. More
complex projects may suit the wired network with centralised
RAK units, or possibly combined systems giving a mix
of both. Rako says its ability to offer wireless, wired or
combined options means it can offer the best possible
approach for any project and gives the safety net should
cables be forgotten, or extra wall-plates be needed after
walls are sealed.
With controls for
all lighting types, Rako
concentrates on the
challenges of dimming
LEDs, offering products
for direct control of lamps
as well as trailing edge,
0-10V and DALI options for
dimmable drivers. The maker
also offers lamp testing
in its lab facilities allowing
designers to be certain of dimming
performance before installation
and with control options ranging
from keypads, remotes, tablets or
smartphone Apps, there is a control
option for everyone.
Rako says it strives to not only
provide first class products, but
support as well with high class
technical and sales support promising
there is always someone able and willing to help at the end
of a phone.
free customer training is another key benefit Rako offers
its installers, running several courses every month. With
dedicated foundation and hands-on advanced training
facilities at its headquarters in Rochester, Kent, dealers can
familiarise themselves with the full product range.
The Rako team was also out in force at the ISE showcasing
its updated iPhone, iPad and Android App with a revised user
interface, personalised room, scene and channel naming - with
images. Those users with timeclock units can now also set
timed events from within the App. Also on display was Rako’s
new wireless 16-scene dimmer – the new generation dimmer
with more scenes is now easier to install with its wall mounting
bracket, single ended wiring and the simplified set-up button
eradicates the need to use a magnet.
Rako was also proud to reveal its new blind and curtain
range – from roller blinds to roman blinds – the products offer
features like precise alignment, positioned control, software
configurable end-stop, programmable speed control and soft
start/finish all with quiet motors.
Invision also recently released details of a new Rako
driver for the Elan system enabling full two-way IP control of
Rako lighting and blind/curtain control via a Rako IP bridge
product. Control is achieved for both wired and wireless
versions of Rako and the Elan system also has integration
with the Rako timeclock module.
Sun-Light Solutions, UK distributor of amBX solutions,
is keen for installers to learn about the all new, digital, multi-
room, amBX Light-Scene Engine available to the residential
and commercial install sectors. amBX Light-Scene Engine
delivers a new IP based, multi-room lighting control engine
and has been designed and developed to transport intelligent
and intuitive lighting control to new levels. Built on the
established amBX lighting control technology and abstracted
design model, Light-Scene Engine delivers fresh possibilities
for interactive lighting and drops simple amBX Apps and user
interfaces from AMX, Crestron, Control4 and DemoPad into
the hands of the user.
This extended and scalable system is well suited to controlling
lights within multiple spaces in the home, meeting rooms,
classrooms, teaching spaces, bars, clubs and restaurants,
offering multi DMX universe support for the larger systems.
Two versions will be available. Light-Scene Engine Ambient
will offer control of static colours including white with the ability
to recreate sunrise, sunset, morning sun etc all from multiple
colours within a pallet. Ambient Light-Scenes such as fireflies,
fire, Lounge Moods, Woodlands, Ocean and Tropical offering
engaging movement of multiple colours around a space. This
version is designed for controlling white lights and adding
control of coloured lights such as RGB, RGBW, RGBWA around
The Elan Control platform now has a driver for Rako lighting
The AmBX system offers a whole range of mood and control choices for commercial or residential settings
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multiple spaces within a building or property, such as whole
homes or a suite of meeting rooms, classrooms or offices.
The Light-Scene Engine AV will offer all of the above, but
by using an audio and video input selector, the addition of
Audio2Light scenes can be created such as RnB, Modern,
Soul-night, Romance, Clubbing, Classical, well suited for
media lounges, conference room, bars, clubs, VIP lounges,
restaurants, reception areas, dining areas and houses of
worship. furthermore Video2Light scenes can be created which
are good options for the cinema room, event spaces, clubs,
digital advertising and reception areas adding a touch of drama.
The new amBX Apps can be used on PC, iPad, MacBook
for remote control of the lighting scenes for stand-alone
systems. Also available is the new remote engine manager
for rapid fixture, space, universe, light-scene set up from any
location on the Internet. Remote management of the new
processors is also available for diagnostic purposes.
Key features offered by the new system include simultaneous
and multiple light-scene control for individual spaces, full
ambient, dynamic and interactive lighting control, full control of
intelligent white, RGB, RGBW and RGBA lights (DMX) and direct
audio and video to light control effects.
The system also offers a choice of 256+ Light-Scene choices
available and up to 256 selectable colour palettes per Light-Scene.
Sun-Light Solutions also offers a growing range of LED
lighting fixtures for differing scenarios, DMX drivers, PSU’s,
solutions for disguising the LED flex, translucent back lit
solutions as well as lighting design and concept drawings.
The Natural ApproachWith installers increasingly calling for ways to control natural
light as well as artificial, new UK launch QMotion is looking
to offer something compelling in this sector with its range of
automated wireless shading systems. Established already in
the US, Ian Claxton, director at QMotion UK, says: “QMotion
UK is now ready to set a new benchmark for automated
wireless free window treatments in the European market by
making the full QMotion range readily available.”
The main focus at the ISE was on the QMotion roller
shades which offer the advantages of no hard wiring to
the blind site as well as compatibility with building or home
automation control systems. Whether over dry contacts,
RS232 or RS485, QMotion says its products can deliver.
The company also demonstrated its new Drapery Track
system and Honeycomb collection that carries forward
patented technology and award-winning dual control features
of its wireless roller shade products. The company says
Honeycomb provides versatile usage with advanced fabrics
that supply a thermal barrier to ensure shading solutions
are fully compatible all year round. Also showcased was
the QMotion QLink, a product which offers a linked shading
system for multi-window coverage.
Other interesting features offered by the range is a manual
override for dual control, control can also be achieved with a
dedicated remote or over iOS or Andriod devices.
The company also says fitting is simple with a compact
shade tube and bracket construction, allowing installers to fit
window treatments efficiently without the need of re-wiring and
exposed wires or Rf antennas on display. The QMotion wireless
motorisation with fingertip control technology has a simple set up
after installation that can be programmed to learn the window’s
height in one step and deliver personalised alignments. The
system also includes a built-in safety stop braking system that
prevents the shade from passing over the top when rising.
Training in now available in the support area of the
QMotion UK website including product and installation
guides as well as step-by-step videos. All distributors receive
demonstrations of the products as well.
More Information
RGB Communications +44 (0)1488 73366
www.rgbcomms.co.uk
Control4 +44 (0)1347 812 300
www.control4.com
Helvar +44 (0)1322 222211, www.helvar.com
Legrand +44(0) 870 6089000, www.legrand.co.uk
Armour Home +44 (0)1279 501 111
www.armourhome.co.uk
Aldous Systems (Europe): +44 (0)1296 719582
www.aldoussystems.co.uk
Lutron +44 (0)207 7020657
www.lutron.com
QMotion +44 (0) 845 450 1606
www.qmotionshades.co.uk
Rako Controls +44 (0)1634 226666
www.rakocontrols.com
Sun-Light Solutions +44 (0)7887 634990
www.sun-lightsolutions.com
AWE +44 (0)1372 729 995, www.awe-europe.com
Invision UK +44 (0)1359 270 280, www.invisionuk.com
QMotion has now launched its range of automated blinds in the UK and across Europe
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EssEntial trainingEvery month Essential Install provides installers with a rundown of the
key training events. If you have anything you would like to add to the
diary, contact Daniel Sait on +44 (0)7814 859101 or email
Training Dates
For more information and to book:01279 501111 // www.armourhome.co.uk/training T R A I N I N G A C A D E M Y
102: Systemline Modular Foundation
DATES: 25th Feb. 11th March, 29th April, 13th May, 3rd June Bishops Stortford
LEVEL: ENTRY
DURATION: 1 DAY
COURSE FEE: £150
LEVEL: Entry
DURATION: 1 Day
COURSE FEE: £150 (+VAT)
BENEFITS:
• After completing the course you will be able to supply Systemline Modular Single Source, Multi Source and TunePlay.
• Enter the world of the pre wire market and discuss new solutions that developers are interested in.
• Expand your client base by including an affordable, easily upgradable multi room audio system.
• Pre wire hundreds of properties for a fraction of the cost of traditional distribution systems.
DESCRIPTION:
• Systemline Modular is not available without completion of this course. We will discuss the advantages of a CAT5 wired system and how Modular is able to distribute audio using this well known data cable. Using the single source and multi source, multi zone system you will learn how to pre wire with
future upgrades in mind. Every product in the Systemline Modular range will be covered including, Systemline TunePlay. TunePlay enables the user to gain control of each zone, control iTunes via their Apple iPad/iPhone and listen to the music stored on their PC. There will be a “Hands on” approach and we will cover a lot of terminologies used by custom installers in todays world.
SKILLS GAINED:
• Ability to sell multi room audio systems.
• Plan, pre-wire and upgrade Modular systems using CAT5.
• Termination of CAT5 to speakers, keypads.
103: Systemline Modular Advanced Plus
DATES: 26th Feb, 12th March, 30th April, 14th May, 4th June Bishops Stortford
LEVEL: ADVANCED
DURATION: 1 DAY
COURSE FEE: £150 (+VAT)
DESCRIPTION:
• This course develops the skills gained from 102 and lets the installer offer multi-source Modular systems. We will cover aspects of wiring Cat5 for multi-source audio and video and also what considerations are needed for controlling each AV source.
• The LRN-7 and KPM7.1 are used in our practical workshop where you will configure a multi-source audio and video Modular system. Later we will introduce the Advanced TouchScreen Keypad, wireless commanders and discuss how RS232 control gives an enhanced user interface when controlling compatible sources such as the Audioserver and Arcam DAB tuners.
SKILLS GAINED:
• Multi-source multi-room audio and video solutions can be offered to your clients
• RS232 control and how this gives true feedback on display panels
• Programmable IR handsets and IR macros to give you multiple commands from one button press.
NEWSystemline Product GuideDownload here:www.armourhome.co.uk/sysbrochure
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The Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association (CEDIA)
CEDIA Technician EST1 Bootcamp: Feb 12, May 28, sep 25, nov 25 Health and Safety: Feb 13, May 30, sept 29, nov 24 Structured Cabling Workshop: Feb 18, april 8, Oct 14 Technical School and EST2 Exam: Feb 24, June 2, sept 29, nov 24 Residential Networking: Feb 25, March 11, June 3, July 8, nov 25 EST2 Certification Exam: Feb 28, May 30, Oct 3, nov 28 Designer Level 1 Certification Exam: Feb 28, May 30, nov 28 Networking School: March 11, July 8, Oct 21 Advanced Residential Networking: March 12, July 9, Oct 22 Wireless Residential Networking: March 13, July 10, Oct 23 Intro to Residential CI and Integration: March 18, June 10, sept 16, nov 13 Introduction to CAD Design: March 19, Oct 16 CEDIA Structured Cabling Assessor: March 20, June 12, sept 23, nov 18 Wired for Technology: March 25 CEDIA Certified Presenter: March 26, July 16, nov 12 Let’s Make Money: april 10 CEDIA Outreach Instructor: april 23, June 18, Oct 15, Dec 10 Residential Networking Specialist Exam: May 30 Home Cinema Design Workshop: June 11, aug 26
More Details: CEDia +44 (0)1480 213744, [email protected] www.cediaeducation.com/home
CAIBasic Home Networking & Connectivity 11 March 2014 at Watford, 20 May 2014 at Watford, 29 July 2014 at Watford, 30 september 2014 at Watford, 25 november 2014 at Watford
Introduction to IRS 19 & 20 February 2014 at Watford, 23 & 24 april 2014 at Watford, 16 & 17 July 2014 at Watford, 24 & 25 september 2014 at Watford ,12 & 13 november 2014 at Watford
Fibre Optics in Signal Distribution 26 February 2014 at swansea, 12 March 2014 at sheffield, 8 april 2014 at Watford, 17 June 2014 at Watford, 20 august 2014 at sheffield, 2 september 2014 at Watford, 18 november 2014 at Watford
SMATV & IRS Networks – Design & Build 5 & 6 March 2014 at Watford, 11 & 12 June 2014 at Watford, 17 & 18 september 2014 at Watford
to book any of the courses above contact [email protected] or call +44 (0)1923 803030
Clarity Alliance
AV Essentials - home cinema design and setup May 30, June 20, July 23, aug 29, sept 24, Oct 29
Network Essentials - Home networking for home cinema and Hi-Fi installations June 11 July 16, aug 6, sept 18, Oct 8, nov 5
Audio Essentials - getting the very best out of two channel systems Dates to Be Confirmed
Network Essentials 11 June, 16 July, 6 aug, 18 sept, 8 Oct, 5 nov
Venues are flexible, depending upon the location of candidates, but will be held within a 30-mile radius of london either in: south west (near Heathrow), west (near slough), north (Milton Keynes/luton) or north east (near stansted). the price is £100 per person for Clarity alliance Members and for non-members the price is £200 per person.
the price includes a full day’s training, lunch and refreshments, certificate of completion.
For more details visit www.clarityalliance.co.uk call +44 (0)20 8150 6741 or email [email protected]
Registered Digital Institute
Course: Registered Digital Institute 4G Interference and the solutions e-learning Dates – no dates Online e-learning course Course fee - £50 plus Vat for rDi members Description - this course is available for all rDi members to enable them to understand the issues associated with 4g, including the interference that it will create and to be able to confidently provide a solution for their customers when it begins broadcasting on the UHF channels in early 2013.
Working at Height Refresher Course On-line module: Cost £60 plus Vat
4G Interference and Solutions On-line module: £50 plus Vat
4G Technical Course On-line Module: Cost £50 plus Vat
Flat Panel TV Installation Cost £50 plus Vat
DTT Freeview Installation and Accreditation Cost £50 plus Vat
More details: rDi www.rdi-online.co.uk
Pulse Marketing
Course: Introduction to Cinema
‘introduction to Cinema’ is aimed at improving the knowledge base of both those new to cinema, as well as existing cinema installers. the price for this course is £95.00 plus Vat per person.
For more information: Pulse Marketing +44 (0)845 5618884, www.pulsemarketing.com
Amina
Selling, Specifying and Installing Amina Invisible Loudspeakers
February 27 Central london, March 12, Huntington, March 27, Central london, april 16: amina Huntingdon, May 22: Central london, June 18: amina Huntingdon
training will last approximately five hours and include a light lunch. to book email to [email protected] or call +44 (0) 1480 354390. training costs will be £75.00 + Vat for 2014 dates onward. Payment is required up front in order to book your place.
attendees will recieve a voucher on the day of training, entitling them to £100 + Vat off their next order, valid for 6 months.
The Multi-Room Company
april 2, May 28: Key Digital; System integration with Compass Control april 9, June 4: Centralite; Lighting management with Litejet april 16: Leviton; Essential home wiring april 23, June 25: Russound; Audio Everywhere. Comprehensive multi-room audio design april 30: Centralite; Lighting management with Elegance May 7: Key Digital; Removing the HD distribution headache May 14, June 18: Atlantic Technology; Five steps to home cinema May 21: Russound; C Series. Advanced audio distribution
all the courses will be hosted at the Multi-room Company’s Cheltenham offices by product director, Mike Bonnette and are free of charge to attend.
Call +44 (0)1242 511133 or email [email protected]
Control4
Control4 training Dates: 11-14 March, 25-28 March
all training is carried out at the company’s training facility in York:
Control4, Unit 3, green Park Business Centre, goose lane, sutton on the Forest, York, north Yorkshire YO61 1Et
More information and to book courses call +44 (0)800 1217702 or email [email protected]
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Habitech/ProNet ProNet at Habitech HQ Alton: May 7
ProNet Level 2 - An Introduction To Networking: Habitech HQ, alton: May 7, June 4, July 2, august, 6, september 3, October 8, november 5, December 3
ProNet Level 3 - Advanced Router configuration and management: Habitech HQ alton: May 8, June 5, July 3, august 7, september 4, October 9, november 6, December 4
ProNet Advanced and Ruckus Wireless: Habitech showroom north West Design Centre, Manchester: april 23, april 24
ProNet advanced (day 2): Habitech HQ, alton: May 8
Wyrestorm Training: March 13, april 12 Habitech HQ alton, 21 Caker stream road, alton, Hampshire, gU34 2Qa
those interested should contact lorna Jones: +44 (0)1420 540054, www.habitech.co.uk
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Invision UK
Available Courses for 2013:- Elan g! level one
- Elan g! level two
- rti webinar
- rti intermediate programming
- Pro control webinar
- networking theory and practice - luxul
- Wyrestorm product and system training
- Home cinema design
all training (apart from online) takes place at invision UK HQ, alexander House, Unit 3 Hillside Business Park, Bury st Edmunds, suffolk, iP32 7Ea.
Full details, dates and venues can be found on the invision training website: www.invisiontraining.co.uk or call +44 (0)1359 270280
RGB Communications
Savant Level 1 Core Training: May 20, June 24, July 24, september 18, October 23, november 20
Pakedge: June 19, september 25, november 13
Savant Level 2 Advanced: May 29, October 9
Savant - An Introduction - CEDIA CEU Accredited: May 1, June 5, July 2, september 3, October 2, november 6,
Middle Atlantic - Integrating the Rack - CEDIA CEU Accredited: June 27, september 5, november 14
Networking & Wi-Fi for AV Systems - CEDIA CEU Accredited: June 18, september 24, november
Audio Essentials: June 6, December 10
Projection - The basics & beyond: June 20, september 12
all courses take place at company HQ in Hungerford, Berks. Contact details +44 (0)1488 73366, www.rgbcomms.co.uk, [email protected]
Rako Lighting
Rako Foundation Course: May 9, June 6, July 11, august 8, september 5, October 10, november 7, December 5
Rako Advanced Course: aimed at installers with previous rako programming knowledge May 23, June 20, July 25, august 22, september 19, October 24, november 21, December 16
all courses are free of charge although delegates are asked to secure their place with a £50 reservation fee.
to book a training date please contact sarah +44 (0)1634 226666 or email [email protected]
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Eurosat Nationwide Roadshow
Many manufacturers introducing advanced product lines to incorporate ltE filtering alongside a host of exciting developments within the visual entertainment market
03 september 3 - Holiday inn london road, ipswich, 6pm to 9.30pm september 5 - Cinnamon Banqueting suite, london nW9 7BP, 6pm to 9.30pm september 11 - Exeter Chiefs rugby Club, Exeter, 7pm to 9.30pm september 12 - st leonards Hotel (ringwood), Bournemouth, 7pm to 9.30pm september 18 - aztec Hotel & spa, Bristol, 7pm to 6.30pm september 19 - Cardiff international legacy Hotel, Cardiff, 7pm to 9.30pm sept 25- Midlands Branch, argyle House, Walsall, 2pm to 8pm
Please contact your local branch for full details, visit www.eurosat.com for local contact details
CYP
Course: authorised Demopad training workshops, CYP Europe
september 16 - CYP HQ - shepperton October 8 – Dawnvale Design Centre - Oldham October 14 - CYP HQ - shepperton October 29 - CYP HQ - shepperton november 12 - Dawnvale Design Centre - Oldham november 14 - CYP HQ shepperton november 28 - CYP HQ - shepperton December 10 - CYP HQ - shepperton Dec 12 - Dawnvale Design Centre – Oldham
More information: CYP Europe, +44 (0)203 137 9180, email [email protected] or visit www.cypeurope.com
KNX (Ivory Egg)
KNX Certification Course
January 20-24, March 10-14, May 19-23, July 7-11, september-29 - October 3, november 10-14
this 5 day course takes place at ivory Egg HQ, and finishes off with the required exam to become a KnX Partner.
Essential Sales Training Programme Various Dates
Gira HomeServer training January 16-17, March 13-14, april 24-25 september 22-23, november 6-7
***NEW*** KNX Heating Training - February 2014 - 2 levels available
novice Day Feb 19 / level 1 February 20
More information +44(0)1243-572700, [email protected] www.ivoryegg.co.uk
ACA Apex
CRIS Installer Training Course
Feb 13, april 10, June 5, august 14, november 13, December 11
this one day course is free of charge For more information and book call +44 (0)1525 379933 or visit www.aca-apex.co.uk
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NuVo Technologies has boosted custom installers’ options for configuring wireless multi-room music systems with a new
high-power, rack-mounted three-zone audio player.
The P3500 Player for the IP-based NuVo Wireless Audio System will play up to three different streaming sources
independently in three zones and provide up to 200W of power per zone.
When connected to the NuVo G100 Wi-Fi Gateway, the P3500 can be used alone or in a system with NuVo’s single-zone
wireless players or existing three-zone player, the NuVo P3100. The system lets listeners play streaming and networked music
sources using Apple or Android devices as the control.
“The new player makes it easier for installers to satisfy a wider variety of needs and still give their customers all the
convenience and flexibility of a wireless system,” says chief technology officer Rick Kukulies.
“We designed our system to handle the highest resolution audio sources of any multi-zone Wi-Fi-based system. The
amplifiers in the P3500 will let customers show just how good this system sounds at any volume level.”
The NuVo Wireless Audio System can operate as a standalone multi-room system with up to 16 separate zones, or
installers can configure it to operate as part of larger home control or home automation system made by other companies.
More information: +44 (0)1420 540054, www.nuvotechnologies.com
The new P3500 player from NuVo Technologies is for its Wireless Audio System
NEW THREE-ZONE PLAYER FROM NUVO
Arcam has launched a pre-processor that
aims to set a fresh benchmark for audiophile
quality performance in high-end home
cinema installations.
“The AV950 has been designed to
provide the finest sound in home cinema,”
says managing director Charlie Brennan. “It
delivers a level of sonic detail and emotional
connection that takes the listener to the very
heart of the cinematic or musical experience.
“Installers will appreciate the unit’s
compatibility with current and emerging technologies, such as 4K, the range of control options available and the product’s
inherent reliability. This is Arcam’s highest performing pre-processor ever.”
The video and audio stages on the AV950 feature integral 4K Ultra HD and 3D video capability and allow standard and
up to seven high-definition sources to be upscaled to any resolution. The AV950 includes auto set-up with room correction
and can be fully integrated within whole-house control systems through RS232 or IP connection.
For simple systems, Arcam offers a free iOS control App. 12V triggers and standard IR control options. An internal tuner
provides a fully integrated FM/DAB/DAB+ radio solution.
Worldwide access to radio stations is provided through the network connection, which also interfaces to uPnP audio
servers. The USB port supports memory devices as well as digital audio from an iPod, iPhone or iPad.
More information: Arcam +44 (0)1223 203200, www.arcam.co.uk
HOME CINEMA HIGHLIGHT FROM ARCAM
Installers will appreciate the unit’s compatibility with emerging technologies
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AWE, has boosted its ultra-high definition portfolio with the addition of two Samsung UHD
screens. The UE55F9000 and UE65F9000 are proving a resounding success in the high-end
consumer marketplace, says the distributor. Sitting at 55in and 65in respectively, these screens
bring the same 4K resolution to the CI market as their bigger brother, the large scale S9.
“We’ve had the advantage of stocking the fantastic Samsung S9 and LG 84LM960V
for several months now. While they still remain the flagship models for both brands, it’s also
important for us to offer 4K screens of differing sizes,” explains Stuart Tickle, company MD.
The Samsung UE55F9000 and UE65F9000 also offer voice/face recognition, gesture control
and micro dimming, which lowers light levels in dark areas of the picture for deeper black levels
and contrast.
Together with Samsung’s flagship quad-core processing engine, active 3D playback is also
supported alongside the inbuilt Smart TV system.
More Information: AWE +44 (0)1372 729777, www.awe-europe.com
AWE HAS ExPANDED ITS RANGE OF SAMSUNG TVS
Denon has announced its first standalone USB Digital to
Analogue Converter to improve digital audio quality.
DA-300USB DAC boasts the same Advanced AL32
Processing and high precision 32-bit, 192kHz digital to
analogue conversion technologies that deliver the high
sound quality of Denon’s flagship CD/SACD players.
The DA-300USB enables audiophile playback of
computer music libraries and streaming audio from any PC
or Mac via a user’s Hi-Fi. It improves sound quality of other
digital audio devices such as
media players, CD and DVD
players, TVs and set-top
boxes, Apple TV and games
consoles.
USB-B input enables
computer stored music files
or streaming audio from
Internet music, video and
film services to be processed
and played via the DA-
300USB. The computer recognises the DA-300USB as an
external soundcard, bypassing its own lower-quality audio
electronics.
Any digital audio format that can be played from the
computer’s own media player can be processed by the
DA-300USB including MP3/MP4, AAC, ALAC, WAV and
FLAC HD (up to 24-bit, 192kHz) and DSD (the native file
format for SACD; in 2.8MHz and 5.6MHz resolution).
The 17 x 17 x 5.5cm DA-300USB can be positioned
horizontally or vertically, using
a supplied clip-on stand, to
fit in easily with any desktop
audio or Hi-Fi system.
Orientation of the display
changes with horizontal or
vertical positioning of the
unit.
More information: Denon
+44 (0)2890 279830
www.denon.co.uk
DAC WITH NO PLAYBACK FLACK
Users can playback computer music libraries and streaming audio from any PC or Mac
Invision UK is to distribute Furman’s CN-3600 SE surge protector and power sequencer with SmartSequencing technology
enabling AV kit to be powered on or off without risk of damage.
The technology combines robust control capabilities via the SmartSequencing technology, advanced AC protection, AC
noise filtration and optional compatibility with local power management. It is equipped with an RS232 port and command set
for integration with control systems.
The eight EIC power outlets are arranged in four pairs: three of the pairs can be controlled by RS232 to provide local power
cycling of equipment via a control system particularly useful for Sky boxes. A future addition will be the RS232 to Ethernet
adapter to allow remote power cycling as well as remote power and energy management via Furman’s new ‘Bluebolt’ platform.
“We’re delighted to be able to offer this impressive solution to our dealers,” says Invision UK sales specialist Chris Dawson.
“The ability to power on and off without any damage risks is obviously a crucial one, and Furman’s CN-3600 SE is the leading
solution on the market.”
More information: Invision UK +44 (0)1359 270280, www.invisionuk.com
DAMAGE LIMITATION FROM INVISION
SmartSequencing enables complex AV kit to be powered on or off without risk of damage
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Geneva has blended its trademark
minimalist design with full-range audio
quality to embrace every element of
home entertainment.
Model XXL is a complete home
theatre and music sound system with
DAB and FM radio, Apple AirPlay
and Bluetooth streaming, housed in a
slender cabinet. The model connects
home theatre and music players,
smartphones and tablets with a discrete
seven-speaker sound system.
The slim-profile XXL comes in red,
white and black lacquer finishes and at
just over a metre in length is designed
to host flat TV screens up to 65in. A
full-length grille conceals storage space
for cable box, game console, Blu-ray or
DVD player.
The seven speakers in five acoustic chambers are driven
by DSP-tuned amplifiers generating a total of 589W. With
seven analogue/digital inputs including 3 x HDMI 1.4 and
advanced 3D audio processing, it captures TV, film and game
surround sound from a choice of source components.
Its high-fidelity audio performance will also get the most
from phones, tablets and PCs and a range of radio options,
all contained by a minimalist design in the classic Geneva
style. System control is through an easy-to-use handset and
a clear LED display.
Engineered in Switzerland, the Model XXL is Airplay,
Bluetooth, FM, DAB/DAB+, speakers and amplifiers all in
one. The design aims to generate the full-range quality and
presence of today’s home cinema and music sources, but
avoid the clutter of boxes and wires.
More information: Geneva +44 (0)843 5236344
www.genevalab.com
Model XXL offers home theatre sound and wireless streaming in a single cabinet
AUDIO MEETS TV IN GENEVA
Meridian celebrated 25 years of Digital
Loudspeaker innovation at the International CES in
Las Vegas at the start of this anniversary year.
Meridian used the show to mark a quarter of
a century since the launch of the company’s first
digital loudspeaker and the first digital loudspeaker
in the world, the D600, unveiled in 1989.
Products ranged from the D600 to present-day
kit and included the new-launch Special Edition
series of DSP Digital Active Loudspeakers. They
feature a beryllium domed tweeter, new electronics
and driver clamp rings to deliver Meridian’s highest-
performing DSP Digital Active Loudspeaker.
Also on show were the G55 and G57 Power
Amplifiers. Meridian is re-introducing 5- and 2-channel
amplifiers, enabling their surround controllers like the new G65 - also on show - to drive third-party passive loudspeakers.
The G65 is designed to operate with the HD621 HDMI Processor.
This separates out high-definition video and audio, increasing the quality of both. The launch of the G65 marks the 20th
anniversary of the Meridian 565, the world’s first Digital Surround Controller.
Meridian also exhibited the latest in its expanding line of personal audio products including the recently-launched Prime
Headphone Amplifier and new Prime Power Supply.
More information: Meridian +44(0)1480 445678, www.meridian-audio.com
MERIDIAN POPS THE CORKS FOR 25 YEARS
Picture this: Meridian’s Prime Headphone Amplifier & Prime Power Supply was on show
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Datasat Digital Entertainment has launched the LS10 boasting fully
immersive 3D sound with speaker configurations up to 13.1 when using Auro-
3D Technology.
The processor delivers the clean, precise and realistic sound that
filmmakers and artists intend and focuses on features such as Dolby
TrueHD, DTS Master Audio and DTS Neo:X. The LS10 is also available as
an option with Auro-3D.
This enables both upmixing of standard content and decoding of native
Auro-3D content, for up to 13.1 discrete channels of surround sound.
In addition to enhancing the latest movie and music releases the Datasat LS10 enhances the enjoyment of game
playing and streaming sports to become the cornerstone of a cutting-edge home entertainment system.
Key features include 15 channels to enable configurations up to 13.1 with stereo sub-woofers, 10 band parametric EQ
per channel for precision control, eight HDMI audio and video inputs and IR Remote and Network Control via VNC for iOS
and Android devices.
“Datasat works in conjunction with movie studios and filmmakers worldwide to maximise the use of digital surround sound
on their movies and our audio technology drives movie theatres worldwide,” says group chief executive officer Ciaran Doran.
“With our close relationship with Auro Technologies, the Datasat LS10 offers integrated support to the Auro-3D
immersive sound format for home audiences to experience blockbuster movies such as Elysium and Ender’s Game as they
were originally intended.”
More information: Datasat +44 (0)1189 349 199 www.datasatdigital.com
NEW HOME CINEMA PROCESSOR FROM DATASAT Datasat works with movie studios and filmmakers to maximise use of digital surround sound
Optoma unveiled a new full HD 3D projector that harnesses ground-breaking LED
technology at Sound & Vision, the recent Bristol Show.
Head of product management Justin Halls says of the HD91: “A huge
advantage of this new projector is that it uses the latest LED technology,
which offers consistent brightness and colour performance, maintaining its
out-of-the-box image quality throughout its lifetime.
“The perceived brightness from the HD91 can be twice that of an equivalent
lamp-based projector. This means it can comfortably handle low levels of ambient
light with less impact on image quality than traditional lamp-based systems.”
Justin adds: “It will not have the inconvenience and cost of frequent lamp changes. It also doesn’t need lengthy warm-up
and cool-down cycles due to its almost instant start-up and shut-down times. And because LEDs need less cooling than
traditional bulbs, it is almost silent when it is running.”
The 7kg compact size of the HD91 simplifies installation while full-lens shift and wide 1.9x zoom range ensures flexibility.
Cinema, TV and gamer buffs will be able to experience 3D digital cinema quality in their homes for Blu-ray, games and TV
through the new HD91 projector.
The fourth generation of Optoma frame insertion technology gives advanced motion control processing that eliminates
motion blurring or image judder.
More information: Optoma +44 (0)1923 691 800, www.optoma.co.uk
The latest LED technology offers consistent brightness and colour performance
OPTOMA PROJECTS ITS NEWEST IMAGE
LG Electronics unveiled the world’s first 21:9 aspect
ratio curved ultra HD TV at the recent International
Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.
The 105UB9 premium TV is also the company’s first curved
ultra UD model. It is officially the largest curved TV ever made.
Its cinematically proportioned 21:9 CinemaScope screen
enables users to access viewing information on the side of
the screen without blocking any of the on-going action. It
boasts an 11 million pixel (5120 x 2160) screen resolution.
To realise the TV’s curvature, new technology was
introduced to resolve issues such as maintaining structural
integrity and delivering uniform colour and brightness across
such a large screen. Until now, OLED panels were preferred
for curved displays because they generated their own light.
LG Display overcame the challenge of uneven
backlighting by refining its Thin Film Transistor (TFT) pixel
circuit technology to prevent colour leakage and to ensure a
superior viewing experience from virtually any angle.
“LG Display has kept its dominant position in the display
market with innovative and differentiated technologies,” says
senior vice president Yong-kee Hwang. “With a resolution
of 11 million pixels, the 105-inch curved LCD panel is
proof of our continued leadership in the next generation
display market, offering exceptional world-class value to our
customers.”
More information: LG Electronics +44 (0)844 8475454
www.lg.com/uk
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Access & Door control/security systems
AcA-Apex ltdt: +44 (0)1525 379933E: [email protected]: www.aca-apex.co.uk
cave Products ltd t: +44 (0)1279 420529E: [email protected]: www.caveproducts.com
control 4t: +44 (0)800 1217702 E: [email protected]: www.control4.com
ivory egg (uK) ltdt: +44 (0)1243 572700E: [email protected]: www.knxshop.co.uk
legrand electric ltdt: +44 (0) 870 608 9020 E: [email protected]: www.legrand.co.uk
BrAcKets, rAcKs, suPPort & mounting ProDucts
AcA-Apex ltdt: +44 (0)1525 379933E: [email protected]: www.aca-apex.co.uk
Antiference limitedt: +44 (0)1675 465487E: [email protected]: www.antiference.co.uk
AVF group ltdt: +44 (0)1952 670009 W: www.avf.co.uk
Bryant unlimitedt: +44 (0)208 4044050E: [email protected]: www.bryant-broadcast.co.uk
B-tech international ltdt: +44 (0)1327 300787E: [email protected]: www.btechavmounts.com
cave Products ltd t: +44 (0)1279 420529E: [email protected]: www.caveproducts.com
BrAcKets, rAcKs, suPPort & mounting ProDucts (continueD)
enclosure systems at canfordt: +44 (0)191 418 1177E: [email protected]: www.enclosuresystems.co.uk
g.J. electronics ltdt: +44 (0)1303 814224F: +44 (0)1303 814073E: [email protected]: www.gjelectronics.co.uk
Habitecht: +44 (0)1420 540054W: www.habitech.co.uk
Harry B litherland & co ltdt: +44 (0)1253 607830E: [email protected]: www.hblitherland.co.uk
HD media Partnershipt: +44 (0)1242 580688E: [email protected]: www.aceonline.co.uk
legrand electric ltdt: +44 (0) 870 608 9020 E: [email protected]: www.legrand.co.uk
mDA Designst: +44 (0)844 9099898 E: [email protected]: www.mda-designs.co.uk
milestonet: +44 (0)207 0432926 E: [email protected]: www.milestone.com
Peerless-AV t: +44 (0)1923 200100E: [email protected]: www.peerless-av.com
ProAudio stasht: +44 (0)1424 429641W: www.proaudiostash.co.uk
rgB communications ltdt: +44 (0)1488 73366E: [email protected]: www.rgbcomms.co.uk
ContaCt DirECtoryCall +44 (0)1634 673163 to book your Essential Contact entry
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tDit: +44 (0)1256 397770E: [email protected]: www.tdigroup.co.uk
the tV shield (A division of ce-tek)t: +44 (0)1298 872233E: [email protected] W: www.thetvshield.co.uk
Visiont: +44 (0)1604 662748E: [email protected]: www.vision-products.co.uk
Vogel’s Products uK ltdt: +44 (0)330 2020980 E: [email protected]: www.vogels.com
ADVAnceD tV
sync-boxt: +44 (0) 1892 838860 E: [email protected]: www.sync-box.com
AeriAl DistriBution
Harry B litherland & co ltdt: +44 (0)1253 607830E: [email protected]: www.hblitherland.co.uk
AmPliFiers/Pre AmPs AnD AVrs
iKon AVs t: +44 (0)1299 250991 E: [email protected]: www.ikonavs.com
Habitecht: +44 (0)1420 540054W: www.habitech.co.uk
yamaha music europe gmbH (uK)t: +44 (0)1908 366700 W: www.uk.yamaha.com
AuDio VisuAl solutions
AcA-Apex ltdt: +44 (0)1525 379933E: [email protected]: www.aca-apex.co.uk
Alltrade: sonos, celexont: +44 (0)844 2252700E: [email protected]: www.alltrade.co.uk
Amina technologies ltdt: +44 (0)1480 354390E: [email protected] W: www.amina.co.uk
Artcoustic loudspeakerst: +44 (0)1245 400904 E: [email protected] W: www.artcoustic.com
Anthony gallo Acousticst: +44 (0)1555 666883E: [email protected] W: www.anthonygallo.co.uk
Aquavision –Available from invision uKt: +44 (0)1359 270280E: [email protected]: www.invisionuk.com
control 4t: +44 (0)800 1217702 E: [email protected]: www.control4.com
Dls swedent : +44 (0)1555 667288E : [email protected]: www.dlsaudio.co.uk
elipson – exclusively from BBg Distribution ltdt: +44 (0)1923 205610 E: [email protected] W: www.bbg.eu.com
enclosure systems at canfordt: +44 (0)191 418 1177E: [email protected]: www.enclosuresystems.co.uk
g.J. electronics ltdt: +44 (0)1303 814224F: +44 (0)1303 814073E: [email protected]: www.gjelectronics.co.uk
Harry B litherland & co ltdt: +44 (0)1253 607830E: [email protected]: www.hblitherland.co.uk
iKon AVs t: +44 (0)1299 250991 E: [email protected]: www.ikonavs.com
legrand electric ltdt: +44 (0) 870 608 9020 E: [email protected]: www.legrand.co.uk
marata Visiont: +44 (0)1923 495595 E: [email protected]: www.marata.co.uk
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mDA Designst: +44 (0)844 9099898 E: [email protected]: www.mda-designs.co.uk
the multi-room company ltd t: +44 (0)1242 511133E: [email protected] W: www.multi-room.com
midwichHomet: +44 (0)1379 646889E: [email protected]: www.midwichhome.com
PictureFrame.tVt: +44 (0)20 81446060E: [email protected]: www.pictureframe.tv
Pro Displayt: +44 (0)870 7668438E: [email protected]: www.prodisplay.com
Pulse marketingt: +44 (0)8455 618884W: www.pulsemarketing.comW: www.homecinemagallery.com
rgB communications ltdt: +44 (0)1488 73366E: [email protected]: www.rgbcomms.co.uk
smartcomm ltdt: +44 (0)1494 471912 E: [email protected]: www.smartcomm.co.uk
smart-e ltdt: +44 (0)1306 628264 E: [email protected]: www.smart-e.co.uk
sync-boxt: +44 (0) 1892 838860 E: [email protected]: www.sync-box.com
tDit: +44 (0)1256 397770E: [email protected]: www.tdigroup.co.uk
ukeuroAVt: +44 (0)1303 844000 E: [email protected]: www.ukeuroav.com
unicam Audio Visual t: +44 (0)871 2262886 E: [email protected]: www.unicamgroup.com
cABles & cABle Accessories
AcA-Apex ltdt: +44 (0)1525 379933E: [email protected]: www.aca-apex.co.uk
Alltrade: coaxial, cAt5/6, Fibre, speaker t: +44 (0)844 2252700E: [email protected]: www.alltrade.co.uk
Antiference limitedt: +44 (0)1675 465487E: [email protected]: www.antiference.co.uk
Armour Home electronicst: +44 (0)1279 501111 E: [email protected] W: www.armourhome.co.uk
Asheridge communications ltdt: +44 (0)1494 794770 E: [email protected]: www.ashcomms.com
Atlonat: +44 (0)1252 876300 E: [email protected]: www.atlona.com
Bryant unlimitedt: +44 (0)208 4044050E: [email protected]: www.bryant-broadcast.co.uk
B-tech international ltdt: +44 (0)1327 300787E: [email protected]: www.btechavmounts.com
cave Products ltd t: +44 (0)1279 420529E: [email protected]: www.caveproducts.com
eurosat Distribution ltdt: +44 (0)208 2084444E: [email protected]: www.eurosat.com
Fs cablest: +44 (0)1727 840841 W: www.fscables.com
g.J. electronics ltdt: +44 (0)1303 814224F: +44 (0)1303 814073E: [email protected]: www.gjelectronics.co.uk
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Habitech ltd: structured cable Products (scP)t: +44 (0)1420 540054E: [email protected] W: www.habitech.co.uk
Harry B litherland & co ltdt: +44 (0)1253 607830E: [email protected]: www.hblitherland.co.uk
KeyFibre network components, s.l.ut: +44 (0)7917 831971E: [email protected]: www.keyfibre.com
Peerless-AV t: +44 (0)1923 200100E: [email protected]: www.peerless-av.com
rgB communications ltdt: +44 (0)1488 73366E: [email protected]: www.rgbcomms.co.uk
solutions group (uK) Plct: +44 (0)8456 444000E: [email protected]: www.solutionsgroup-plc.com
tDit: +44 (0)1256 397770E: [email protected]: www.tdigroup.co.uk
triax uK ltdt: +44 (0)845 6010578E: [email protected]: www.triax.co.uk
Visiont: +44 (0)1604 662748E: [email protected]: www.vision-products.co.uk
cABles mAnAgement
AcA-Apex ltdt: +44 (0)1525 379933E: [email protected]: www.aca-apex.co.uk
D-line (europe) limitedt: +44 (0)191 2360960t: +44 (0)191 2360979E: [email protected] W: www.d-line.co.uk
controls/Dimmer switcHes
AcA-Apex ltdt: +44 (0)1525 379933E: [email protected]: www.aca-apex.co.uk
control 4t: +44 (0)800 1217702 E: [email protected]: www.control4.com
Futronix ltdt: +44 (0)1883 373333 E: [email protected]
W: www.futronix.com
iKon AVs t: +44 (0)1299 250991 E: [email protected]: www.ikonavs.com
ivory egg (uK) ltdt: +44 (0)1243 572700E: [email protected]: www.knxshop.co.uk
legrand electric ltdt: +44 (0) 870 608 9020 E: [email protected]: www.legrand.co.uk
marata Visiont: +44 (0)1923 495595 E: [email protected]: www.marata.co.uk
rako controls ltdt: +44 (0)1634 226666E: [email protected]: www.rakocontrols.com
unicam Audio Visual t: +44 (0)871 2262886 E: [email protected]: www.unicamgroup.com
DistriBution comPAnies
Audio Visual material ltdt: +44 (0)1252 510363 E: [email protected] W: www.avmltd.co.uk
BBg Distribution ltdt: +44 (0)1923 205610 E: [email protected] W: www.bbg.eu.com
Habitecht: +44 (0)1420 540054W: www.habitech.co.uk
Harry B litherland & co ltdt: +44 (0)1253 607830E: [email protected]: www.hblitherland.co.uk
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marata Visiont: +44 (0)1923 495595 E: [email protected]: www.marata.co.uk
rgB communications ltdt: +44 (0)1488 73366E: [email protected]: www.rgbcomms.co.uk
the multi-room company ltd t: +44 (0)1242 511133E: [email protected] W: www.multi-room.com
true colourst: +44 (0)1252 876300 E: [email protected]: www.true-colours.net
ukeuroAVt: +44 (0)1303 844000 E: [email protected]: www.ukeuroav.com
FiBre oPtics solutions/rePAirs
AcA-Apex ltdt: +44 (0)1525 379933E: [email protected]: www.aca-apex.co.uk
Aerials & cable equipment ltdt: +44 (0)1242 511511E: [email protected]: www.aceonline.co.uk
Alltrade: global, Fracarro, televest: +44 (0)844 2252700E: [email protected]: www.alltrade.co.uk
Asheridge communications ltdt: +44 (0)1494 794770E: [email protected]: www.ashcomms.com
cave Products ltd t: +44 (0)1279 420529E: [email protected]: www.caveproducts.com
eurosat Distribution ltdt: +44 (0)208 2084444E: [email protected]: www.eurosat.com
KeyFibre network components, s.l.ut: +44 (0)7917 831971E: [email protected]: www.keyfibre.com
rgB communications ltdt: +44 (0)1488 73366E: [email protected]: www.rgbcomms.co.uk
satellite By Fibret: +44 (0)845 6430144E: [email protected]: www.satellitebyfibre.co.uk
satsearcht: +44 (0)845 6430144E: [email protected]
W: www.satsearch.co.uk
solutions group (uK) Plct: +44 (0)8456 444000E: [email protected]: www.solutionsgroup-plc.com
tDit: +44 (0)1256 397770E: [email protected]: www.tdigroup.co.uk
Home cinemA seAting & AV Furniture
Ateca - exclusively from BBg Distribution ltdt: +44 (0)1923 205610 E: [email protected] W: www.bbg.eu.com
B-tech international ltdt: +44 (0)1327 300787E: [email protected]: www.btechavmounts.com
cineakt: +32 3 3540366E: [email protected]: www.cineak.com
g.J. electronics ltdt: +44 (0)1303 814224F: +44 (0)1303 814073E: [email protected]: www.gjelectronics.co.uk
Habitecht: +44 (0)1420 540054W: www.habitech.co.uk
mDA Designst: +44 (0)844 9099898 E: [email protected]: www.mda-designs.co.uk
milestonet: +44 (0)207 0432926 E: [email protected]: www.milestone.com
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norstone - exclusively from BBg Distribution ltdt: +44 (0)1923 205610 E: [email protected] W: www.bbg.eu.com
Peerless-AV t: +44 (0)1923 200100E: [email protected]: www.peerless-av.com
PictureFrame.tVt: +44 (0)20 81446060E: [email protected]: www.pictureframe.tv
Pulse marketingt: +44 (0)845 5618884W: www.pulsemarketing.comW: www.homecinemagallery.com
the tV shield (A division of ce-tek)t: +44 (0)1298 872233E: [email protected] W: www.thetvshield.co.uk
unicam Audio Visual t: +44 (0)871 2262886 E: [email protected]: www.unicamgroup.com
Vogel’s Products uK ltdt: +44 (0)330 2020980 E: [email protected]: www.vogels.com
custome instAll/AV mAnuFActurers
the multi-room company ltd t: +44 (0)1242 511133E: [email protected] W: www.multi-room.com
FttH networKs
KeyFibre network components, s.l.ut: +44 (0)7917 831971E: [email protected]: www.keyfibre.com
HDmi & HDmi DistriBution
Aldous systems (europe) ltd t: +44 (0)1296 719582 E: [email protected]: www.aldoussystems.co.uk
Alltrade: cyP, triax, Antiference t: +44 (0)844 2252700E: [email protected]: www.alltrade.co.uk
Antiference limitedt: +44 (0)1675 465487E: [email protected]: www.antiference.co.uk
Asheridge communications ltdt: +44 (0)1494 794770 E: [email protected]: www.ashcomms.com
Atlonat: +44 (0)1252 876300 E: [email protected]: www.atlona.com
eurosat Distribution ltdt: +44 (0)208 2084444E: [email protected]: www.eurosat.com
g.J. electronics ltdt: +44 (0)1303 814224F: +44 (0)1303 814073E: [email protected]: www.gjelectronics.co.uk
Habitecht: +44 (0)1420 540054W: www.habitech.co.uk
Harry B litherland & co ltdt: +44 (0)1253 607830E: [email protected]: www.hblitherland.co.uk
HD connectivity ltdt: +44 (0)1684 576 348E: [email protected]: www.hdconnectivity.com/trade
HD media Partnershipt: +44 (0)1242 580688E: [email protected]: www.aceonline.co.uk
rgB communications ltdt: +44 (0)1488 73366E: [email protected]: www.rgbcomms.co.uk
smart-e ltdt: +44 (0)1306 628264 E: [email protected]: www.smart-e.co.uk
solutions group (uK) Plct: +44 (0)8456 444000E: [email protected]: www.solutionsgroup-plc.com
tDit: +44 (0)1256 397770E: [email protected]
W: www.tdigroup.co.uk
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triax uK ltdt: +44 (0)845 6010578E: [email protected]: www.triax.co.uk
unicam Audio Visual t: +44 (0)871 2262886 E: [email protected]: www.unicamgroup.com
wyrestorm technologies europe ltdt: +44 (0)1793 230343 m: +44 (0)7921 003954W: www.wyrestorm.eu
Home AutomAtion & multi-room systems
AcA-Apex ltdt: +44 (0)1525 379933E: [email protected]: www.aca-apex.co.uk
Aldous systems (europe) ltd t: +44 (0)1296 719582 E: [email protected] W: www.aldoussystems.co.uk
Amina technologies ltdt: +44 (0)1480 354390E: [email protected] W: www.amina.co.uk
Armour Home electronicst: +44 (0)1279 501111 E: [email protected] W: www.armourhome.co.uk
Artcoustic loudspeakerst: +44 (0)1245 400904 E: [email protected] W: www.artcoustic.com
genesis technologiest: +44 (0)203 2394120 E: [email protected]: www.genesistechnologies.co.uk
Habitecht: +44 (0)1420 540054W: www.habitech.co.uk
Habitech ltd: nuVo technologies; controlFX, Vision HDt: +44 (0)1420 540054E: [email protected] W: www.habitech.co.uk
HD connectivity ltdt: +44 (0)1684 576 348E: [email protected]: www.hdconnectivity.com/trade
iKon AVs t: +44 (0)1299 250991 E: [email protected]: www.ikonavs.co
ivory egg (uK) ltdt: +44 (0)1243 572700 E: [email protected] W: www.knxshop.co.uk
legrand electric ltdt: +44 (0) 870 608 9020 E: [email protected]: www.legrand.co.uk
the multi-room company ltd t: +44 (0)1242 511133E: [email protected] W: www.multi-room.com
marata Visiont: +44 (0)1923 495595 E: [email protected]: www.marata.co.uk
midwichHomet: +44 (0)1379 646889E: [email protected]: www.midwichhome.com
Pulse marketingt: +44 (0)8455 618884W: www.pulsemarketing.comW: www.homecinemagallery.com
rgB communications ltdt: +44 (0)1488 73366 E: [email protected] W: www.rgbcomms.co.uk
smartcomm ltdt: +44 (0)1494 471912 E: [email protected]: www.smartcomm.co.uk
smart-e ltdt: +44 (0)1306 628264E: [email protected]: www.smart-e.co.uk
ukeuroAVt: +44 (0)1303 844000 E: [email protected]: www.ukeuroav.com
unicam Audio Visual t: +44 (0)871 2262886 E: [email protected]: www.unicamgroup.com
uvem limitedt: +44 (0)845 4561220E: [email protected]
W: www.uvem.com
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wyrestorm technologies europe ltdt: +44 (0)1793 230343 m: +44 (07921 003954W: www.wyrestorm.eu
Home cinemA
Amina technologies ltdt: +44 (0)1480 354390E: [email protected] W: www.amina.co.uk
Artcoustic loudspeakerst: +44 (0)1245 400904 E: [email protected] W: www.artcoustic.com
gecko inc ltdt: +44 (0)845 2622882W: www.geckohomecinema.com
Harry B litherland & co ltdt: +44 (0)1253 607830E: [email protected]: www.hblitherland.co.uk
marata Visiont: +44 (0)1923 495595 E: [email protected]: www.marata.co.uk
PictureFrame.tVt: +44 (0)20 81446060E: [email protected]: www.pictureframe.tv
Pro Displayt: +44 (0)870 7668438E: [email protected]: www.prodisplay.com
Habitecht: +44 (0)1420 540054W: www.habitech.co.uk
sim2 uK ltdt: +44 (0)1825 750850E: [email protected]: www.sim2.co.uk
smartcomm ltdt: +44 (0)1494 471912 E: [email protected]: www.smartcomm.co.uk
HVAc control systems
intelligent controls (uK) ltdt: +44 (0)1342 717748E: [email protected]: www.intelligent-controls.co.uk
ivory egg (uK) ltdt: +44 (0)1243 572700E: [email protected]: www.knxshop.co.uk
integrAteD recePtion system (irs)
Visiont: +44 (0)1604 662748E: [email protected]: www.vision-products.co.uk
ligHting control systems
AcA-Apex ltdt: +44 (0)1525 379933E: [email protected]: www.aca-apex.co.uk
Armour Home electronicst: +44 (0)1279 501111 E: [email protected] W: www.armourhome.co.uk
control 4t: +44 (0)800 1217702 E: [email protected]: www.control4.com
Futronix ltdt: +44 (0)1883 373333 E: [email protected]: www.futronix.com
ivory egg (uK) ltdt: +44 (0)1243 572700E: [email protected]: www.knxshop.co.uk
legrand electric ltdt: +44 (0) 870 608 9020 E: [email protected]: www.legrand.co.uk
marata Visiont: +44 (0)1923 495595 E: [email protected]: www.marata.co.uk
the multi-room company ltd t: +44 (0)1242 511133E: [email protected] W: www.multi-room.com
rako controls ltdt: +44 (0)1634 226666E: [email protected]: www.rakocontrols.com
rgB communications ltdt: +44 (0)1488 73366E: [email protected]: www.rgbcomms.co.uk
mAins conDitioning & DistriBution
Habitecht: +44 (0)1420 540054W: www.habitech.co.uk
With the increase in HVAC integration in Smart Homes, there’s a need for the controls engineer to get involved in a project from the design phase. This would ensure that when the integration of the systems is required, all of the correct infrastructure is in place and that the components installed are amenable to smart control. This is particularly true in the integration of heating and cooling sys-tems. John Corbin of Intelligent Controls (UK) Ltd specialises in the integration of HVAC systems in Smart Homes, to front end systems such as Crestron, AmX and NetStreams using North® Products. The North® products use open drivers that are able to control HVAC systems. John has integrated North Zip® systems, which enable local and remote temperature adjustment of underfloor heating, with interlocking control to air conditioning systems. An HTML-only web interface allows clients to access controls remotely. However, not all heating and cooling products can be integrated, hence the need for the involvement of the controls engineer at the design phase of the project. The selection of HVAC systems with the necessary interface (such as ModBus, BacNet, Lonworks®, IP, RS232 or RS485) is critical to allow integration into smart systems. Intelligent Controls (UK) Ltd have worked to standardise these protocols into one Flat Command set for the AV Programmer.
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isol-8 teknologies limitedt: +44 (0)208 8568856 E: [email protected]: www.isol-8.co.uk
meDiA serVers
Aldous systems (europe) ltd t: +44 (0)1296 719582 E: [email protected]
W: www.aldoussystems.co.uk
Habitecht: +44 (0)1420 540054W: www.habitech.co.uk
uvem limitedt: +44 (0)845 4561220E: [email protected]: www.uvem.com
mirror/sPeciAlist custome instAll tVs
Alltrade: Videotreet: +44 (0)844 2252700E: [email protected]: www.alltrade.co.uk
Aquavision –Available from invision uKt: +44 (0)1359 270280E: [email protected]: www.invisionuk.com
impact screen solutionst: +44 (0)1273 735476m: +44 (0)7515 995776E: [email protected]: www.impactscreensolutions.co.uk
marata Visiont: +44 (0)1923 495595 E: [email protected]: www.marata.co.uk
mirrormedia ltd t: +44 (0)870 3866333E: [email protected]: www.mirrormedia.com
Peerless-AV t: +44 (0)1923 200100E: [email protected]: www.peerless-av.com
PictureFrame.tVt: +44 (0)20 81446060E: [email protected]: www.pictureframe.tv
Pro Displayt: +44 (0)870 7668438E: [email protected]: www.prodisplay.com
redline sound solutionst: +44 (0)1268 858222E: [email protected] W: www.red-line.co.uk
the tV shield (A division of ce-tek)t: +44 (0)1298 872233E: [email protected] W: www.thetvshield.co.uk
unicam Audio Visual t: +44 (0)871 2262886 E: [email protected]
W: www.unicamgroup.com
PA systems/DistriBution
Harry B litherland & co ltdt: +44 (0)1253 607830E: [email protected]: www.hblitherland.co.uk
Power socKet
sync-boxt: +44 (0) 1892 838860 E: [email protected]: www.sync-box.com
ProFessionAl AV systems
midwicht: +44 (0)1379 649200E: [email protected]: www.midwich.com
Home cinemA ProJectors
Audio Visual material ltdt: +44 (0)1252 510363 E: [email protected] W: www.avmltd.co.uk
Draper group ltdt: +44 (0)1536 203101 E: [email protected]: www.drapergroupltd.co.uk
ProJectors, ProJection screens & ProJector liFt moDels
genesis technologiest: +44 (0)203 2394120 E: [email protected]: www.genesistechnologies.co.uk
Habitecht: +44 (0)1420 540054W: www.habitech.co.uk
Habitech ltd: JVc, weis (screens)t: +44 (0)1420 540054E: [email protected] W: www.habitech.co.uk
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Harry B litherland & co ltdt: +44 (0)1253 607830E: [email protected]: www.hblitherland.co.uk
impact screen solutionst: +44 (0)1273 735476m: +44 (0)7515 995776E: [email protected]: www.impactscreensolutions.co.uk
JVc europe limitedt: +44 (0)20 8208 7676E: [email protected]: www.jvc.co.uk
marata Visiont: +44 (0)1923 495595E: [email protected]: www.marata.co.uk
Pro Displayt: +44 (0)870 7668438E: [email protected]: www.prodisplay.com
Pulse marketingt: +44 (0)8455 618884W: www.pulsemarketing.comW: www.homecinemagallery.com
redline sound solutionst: +44 (0)1268 858222E: [email protected] W: www.red-line.co.uk
rgB communications ltdt: +44 (0)1488 73366E: [email protected]: www.rgbcomms.co.uk
sim2 uK ltdt: +44 (0)1825 750850E: [email protected]: www.sim2.co.uk
true colourst: +44 (0)1252 876300 E: [email protected]: www.true-colours.net
Vogel’s Products uK ltdt: +44 (0)330 2020980 E: [email protected]: www.vogels.com
sAtellite & uHF DistriBution
AcA-Apex ltdt: +44 (0)1525 379933E: [email protected]: www.aca-apex.co.uk
Aerials & cable equipment ltdt: +44 (0)1242 511511E: [email protected]: www.aceonline.co.uk
Alltrade Aerial & satellite limitedt: +44 (0)844 2252700E: [email protected]: www.alltrade.co.uk
Antiference limitedt: +44 (0)1675 465487E: [email protected]
W: www.antiference.co.uk
eurosat Distribution ltdt: +44 (0)208 2084444E: [email protected]: www.eurosat.com
Harry B litherland & co ltdt: +44 (0)1253 607830E: [email protected]: www.hblitherland.co.uk
satellite By Fibret: +44 (0)845 6430144E: [email protected]: www.satellitebyfibre.co.uk
triax uK ltdt: +44 (0)845 6010578E: [email protected]: www.triax.co.uk
Visiont: +44 (0)1604 662748E: [email protected]: www.vision-products.co.uk
smArt glAss
Pro Displayt: +44 (0)870 7668438E: [email protected]: www.prodisplay.com
sPeAKers/suBs
AcA-Apex ltdt: +44 (0)1525 379933 E: [email protected]: www.aca-apex.co.uk
Aldous systems (europe) ltd t: +44 (0)1296 719582 E: [email protected]
W: www.aldoussystems.co.uk
Amina technologies ltdt: +44 (0)1480 354390E: [email protected] W: www.amina.co.uk
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Armour Home electronicst: +44 (0)1279 501111 E: [email protected] W: www.armourhome.co.uk
Artcoustic loudspeakerst: +44 (0)1245 400904 E: [email protected] W: www.artcoustic.com
Alltrade: sonos, Blucubet: +44 (0)844 2252700E: [email protected]: www.alltrade.co.uk
Anthony gallo Acousticst: +44 (0)1555 666883E: [email protected]
W: www.anthonygallo.co.uk
Dls swedent : +44 (0)1555 667288E : [email protected]: www.dlsaudio.co.uk
elipson – exclusively from BBg Distribution ltdt: +44 (0)1923 205610 E: [email protected] W: www.bbg.eu.com
genesis technologiest: +44 (0)203 2394120 E: [email protected]
W: www.genesistechnologies.co.uk
Habitech ltd: sonance, Dlst: +44 (0)1420 540054E: [email protected] W: www.habitech.co.uk
Harry B litherland & co ltdt: +44 (0)1253 607830E: [email protected]: www.hblitherland.co.uk
midwichHomet: +44 (0)1379 646889E: [email protected]: www.midwichhome.com
redline sound solutionst: +44 (0)1268 858222E: [email protected] W: www.red-line.co.uk
rgB communications ltdt: +44 (0)1488 73366E: [email protected]: www.rgbcomms.co.uk
tDit: +44 (0)1256 397770E: [email protected]: www.tdigroup.co.uk
yamaha music europe gmbH (uK)t: +44 (0)1908 366700 W: www.uk.yamaha.com
trADe AssociAtion
cAit: +44 (0)1923 803030F: 01923 803203E: [email protected]: www.cai.org.uk
trAining ProVision
cAit: +44 (0)1923 803030F: 01923 803203E: [email protected]: www.cai.org.uk
legrand electric ltdt: +44 (0) 870 608 9020 E: [email protected]: www.legrand.co.uk
tools AnD test equiPment
Alltrade Aerial & satellite limitedt: +44 (0)844 2252700E: [email protected]: www.alltrade.co.uk
Asheridge communications ltdt: +44 (0)1494 794770 E: [email protected]: www.ashcomms.com
Harry B litherland & co ltdt: +44 (0)1253 607830E: [email protected]: www.hblitherland.co.uk
solutions group (uK) Plct: +44 (0)8456 444000E: [email protected]: www.solutionsgroup-plc.com
triax uK ltdt: +44 (0)845 6010578E: [email protected]: www.triax.co.uk
tV Protection DeVices
the tV shield (A division of ce-tek)t: +44 (0)1298 872233E: [email protected] W: www.thetvshield.co.uk
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