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CEDIA Launches New Website to Highlight Award Winners & Finalists

CEDIA has launched a design-forward website to showcase CEDIA Award winners and finalists projects as well as the year’s Best New Product and Product Hall of Fame winners. In addition to the newly launched website – CEDIA Award winners and finalists have all received a personalized case study to utilize when talking with clients and design and build professionals.  “We are thrilled…

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RTI Ships 16-Channel CP-16i Cool Power Audio Amp

RTI has begun shipping its new CP-16i Cool Power compact audio amplifier. Offering 16 channels, the unit combines audiophile-grade quality with protection and convenience features to extend the reach of audio distribution systems, says the company. “The amp is the perfect complement to audio distribution systems such as our AD-16x Audio Matrix, and it fits into 1RU, which dealers will…

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Jenn McGuire to Lead CEDIA Global Member Services Department

CEDIA has named Jenn McGuire global member services manager. The promotion elevates McGuire to the head of the global organization’s membership department. She will remain based in the CEDIA EMEA office in the United Kingdom. “Jenn has been with the organization for four-and-a-half years and brings a wealth of experience, knowledge, and excitement to the global member services manager position,”…

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Crestron Intros Wireless Horizon EX Dimmers & Keypads

Crestron announced that it is now shipping its wireless Horizon EX keypads and dimmers. Featuring matching dimmers and keypads, the new line of wall-box controllers provides an advanced custom control solution as part of a complete Crestron smart home. Horizon EX universal dimmers have no minimum load requirement and they offer more reliable LED dimming, says the company. “Now, with…

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Peerless-AV Promotes Outdoor TVs, Digital Signage at MiLB Meetings

Peerless-AV’s UltraView UHD Outdoor TVs as well as the company’s Smart City Kiosk will be on full view along with a variety of other AV solutions, during the Minor League Baseball (MiLB) 2019 Winter Meetings in December, according to the company. The solutions on display have been incorporated into stadiums and are proving to create a positive experience for fans…

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Epson Releases its Most Compact Interchangeable-Lens Laser Projectors

Epson has announced availability for its compact Pro L10-Series interchangeable-lens laser projectors – an extension to its Pro L-Series line of premium projectors. The 6,000-lumen Pro L1060U and 7,000-lumen Pro L1070U and Pro L1075U combine advanced installation features with a minimalist, discreet design. They feature 3LCD technology and native WUXGA resolution with 4K Enhancement Technology, as well as being compatible…

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ClearOne Announces New CONVERGENCE AV Network Manager

ClearOne, a leading global provider of audio and visual communications solutions, today announced it has begun the worldwide shipping of its new CONVERGENCE AV Network Manager; a unified AV network management platform to monitor, control, and audit ClearOne Pro Audio and Video products and services — beta now available for download.  The cross-platform server runs on Windows and Linux OS for…

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Gefen’s Solutions are a Linchpin in the D&H Video Wall

Nortek Security & Control brand Gefen, which creates scalable audio/video signal processing solutions for commercial and residential applications, was a key player in the 5×3-panel video wall that graces the lobby of distributor D&H’s new Harrisburg, Pa., headquarters. When D&H made the relocation move, the company saw an opportunity to demonstrate the products they sell. The resulting wall, characterized by…

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