The CI Expo will be hosted by Catalyst AV Member Profit Line Distributing, Sierra Select Distributors and Custom Electronic Supply and rep firms Zone Pacific, ALR, Fielder Marketing and Redwood Marketing, that pull together for line shows and trainings. The day long event will be held at the Hilton Oakland Airport in Oakland, Calif. “Everyone is super pumped for the…
Leading control and automation manufacturer RTI is gearing up for ISE 2022 where the company will showcase its latest solutions designed to elevate the performance for integrators and customize the experience for residential and commercial customers. In booth 2N250, RTI will debut its new Integration Designer 11 control application programming software with its stunning new template and tools for the fastest custom…
The Crestron Next Road trip is a series of small regional events across the U.S. and Europe that provides hand-on, one-on-one demos of all key technology platforms, demos from guest technology partners, training and expert advice. Recently we traveled to Washington, D.C. for their latest event and got to experience several new products from the company. One of the biggest…
By Randy Blanchard, Director of Audio Products, Vanco Throughout Connected Design’s editorial, you’ve seen many stunning home theater designs. No matter how lush the seating, how enveloping the screen, how beautiful the LED stars twinkling in the ceiling are, though, you’re only seeing a small fraction of the experience. A picture may be worth a thousand words, but when it…
Nice/Nortek Control today announced the release of its Software Upgrade 8.7 for ELAN Control Systems, shepherding the latest control technology and broader integration to deliver the convenience and personalization that homeowners want. Topping the list of many major new features and enhancements, new Direct Control functionality, Bluetooth player capability, an entirely new subcategory of utility products integration, and the first-ever integration with…
Strengthening the representation of its entire product portfolio of Pro Audio, Conferencing, Video Collaboration, and AV Networking solutions across a range of vertical markets, ClearOne today announced the appointment of Sound Marketing West to serve as its newest manufacturer representative in California, Nevada, and Hawaii. The appointment is effective immediately, according to ClearOne President & CEO Zee Hakimoglu. “Sound Marketing…
Beko Home Appliances, widely considered to be among the world’s most sustainable appliance manufacturers, is using Earth Day to announce a slew of eco-conscious initiatives including a strategic alliance that will place two of the first and highest-profile Beko Healthy Kitchens in one of the world’s healthiest and most sustainable homes. The U.S. subsidiary of Arcelik, Inc., has partnered with gaming…
Kaleidescape, maker of the ultimate movie player, and Keith Yates Design (KYD), the world-renowned master of the science of theater design and acoustical engineering, today announced a strategic partnership that raises the bar for cinematic experiences in the home. KYD, with its award-winning versatile creative designs and acoustical engineering, is the preferred choice for Hollywood’s elite customers, often selected by…
The Catalyst AV network of nine independent consumer electronics distributors has welcomed its newest board member, Blair Lucas of LM Electronics Distribution in Ft. Worth, Texas. Lucas joins the existing board members of Catalyst AV who serve the residential and professional AV channels; The Catalyst AV Board of Directors consists of Rich Radimer (Custom Partners); Sami Al-Saadi (Just In Time…
Sony Electronics has expanded its renowned PTZ camera line-up with the introduction of the new SRG-X40UH. The camera adopts 4K Exmor R CMOS image sensor and delivers high-quality images at 4K alongside powerful zoom capability with a wide viewing angle, UVC and HDMI connectivity. It is planned to ship in North America in November 2022. The camera is an ideal…