Convenience is king, but lighting control systems today offer much more. August 18, 2011 by Steven Castle Click here to view the full article https://www.electronichouse.com/article/how_to_add_lighting_control_to_your_home/ Want to freshen up the appearance of your house, enjoy greater convenience and save some energy to boot? Then you should look into a lighting control system. A lighting control system can automatically dim your lights, enact preset “scenes” so only the fixtures you need come on, automatically turn on…

Crestron Press Release August 22, 2011 New Crestron Integrated Partner, Pro Audio Technology Boosts Sound Experience with Upgraded Speakers and Subwoofers Click here to view the full article https://www.crestron.com/about/press_room/press_releases/show_release.asp?press_release_id=1663 The Theo Kalomirakis Home Theater in Crestron Worldwide Headquarters Experience Center recently received a jolt of power via high-output loudspeakers and subwoofers from Huntington Beach, CA-based Pro Audio Technology (PRO). The new Crestron Integrated Partner donated speakers and subwoofers to demonstrate the power of the Crestron…

Click here to view the full article http://exciteawards.customretailer.net/product/2011/ClareHome_Controls_Home_Automation_System_-311.html ClareHome is the first home automation system managed from the cloud and runs on a Mac. From the ClareCloud, integrators configure, deploy and monitor ClareHome, while end-users download and create their own interfaces. Absolutely unique to home automation, end-users can take control with ClareHome. No other solution allows users to download new home controls and make them functional within minutes  all without the help of a…

Click here to view the full article http://exciteawards.customretailer.net/product/2011/Chief_W1_Series_Hinged_Wall_Racks-284.html Chief’s W1 Series Hinged Wall Racks provide a hassle-free solution for storage needs. This versatile series allows users to load components without worrying about rack alignment. A reversible door can be installed to open left or right, and hinge-pin installation on either side makes preloading components easy. Additionally, the rack is hinged to the wall bracket, allowing easy access to the rear of the rack for installation…

Click here to view the full article http://exciteawards.customretailer.net/product/2011/APC_by_Schneider_Electric_J_Type_Power_Conditioning_Battery_Backup_Model__J35B-295.html The J35B power conditioner is the first power conditioner of its kind to address the various power protection needs of consumers by combining battery backup, multi-stage surge protection, Electromagnetic/Radio Frequency Interference (EMI/RFI), noise filtering, a dual-color LCD display, Auto Voltage Regulation (AVR) and power saving master and controlled outlets. This unit is ideal for protecting and backing up televisions, home theater surround sound systems, gaming systems, routers,…

Click here to view the full article http://exciteawards.customretailer.net/product/2011/AMX_Enova_DGX_16___AMX___AVS_ENOVADGX16_ENC-283.html The HDCP installation nightmare is solved with the Enova DGX 16 modular, digital matrix switcher. With its built-in NetLinx controller it functions as a complete integrated solution that manages and distributes analog and digital audio and video including HDMI/HDCP, control, and Ethernet up to 100 meters over one standard twisted pair cable. With AMX’s exclusive InstaGate Pro” Technology, HDCP becomes a hassle-free plug-and-play operation; no tools, no…

Click here to view the full article http://exciteawards.customretailer.net/product/2011/ADA_TEQ_12_Acoustic_Room_System_with_Trinnov_Optimization-337.html The TEQ series of electronic room-correction optimizers represent the most dramatic leap forward in controlling the acoustical relationship between loud speakers and room environments. Featuring Trinnov’s proprietary software, which is based on the most advanced understanding of 3-D acoustical-modeling, the TEQ’s 64-bit floating-point-processing provides room correction in a manner otherwise unachievable. You won’t believe your ears! The TEQ is available in as the TEQ-4 (4 channels for…

By Joseph Palenchar, TWICE, August 12, 2011 Click here to view the full article http://www.resmagonline.com/article/62578.aspx SpeakerCraft will go to next month’s CEDIA EXPO with an expanded selection of flangeless (or bezel-less) in-wall and in-ceiling speakers with magnet-mount grilles to deliver a less-obtrusive look. The first eight models in the Profile selection were shown at last year’s CEDIA, and another 14 will ship before CEDIA, the company said. By the end of the fourth quarter, the…

August 16, 2011 Click here to view the full article http://www.systemscontractor.com/article/62714.aspx Rockleigh, NJ–Crestron has been approved as a preferred provider of AV technology and control equipment under a new $500 million SPAWAR contract that provides information technology solutions to the U.S. Navy. Under the new 5-year Multiple Award Contract for Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Audio Visual Systems Equipment, Crestron AV solutions, products and components may be supplied to the U.S Navy and other Department of Defense branches….

By Rachel Cericola, Aug 16th 2011 Click here to view the full article http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Optoma-HD8300-and-HD3300-1080p-3D-Projectors-for-the-Custom-Market.shtml Optoma just announced that the HD33 1080p 3D Projector is shipping to consumers. Today, they have a little something for the custom installation market as well. The company says that two home theater projectors in their custom installation line, the HD8300 and the HD3300, will start shipping later this month. These new models are the first two full 1080p 3D home…