AV and Automation Industry Hot Products
Activated Designs - The Original "Under The Bed TV Lift"
All models include VESA compliant mounting brackets. A hand-held remote (RF) is included. IR, LV and RS232 controls are also available. These high quality "Plug & Play" mechanisms ship fully assembled and set up in less than 20 minutes. Activated Designs - Santa Clarita, CA 91350. Phone - 866-339-1945
Somfy's TaHomA®
TaHomA® is an innovative, affordable and easy-to-use Z-Wave® home automation solution that allows consumers to control, schedule and supervise their Somfy-powered window coverings, lighting, and thermostats. Accessible from a computer, iPad® or iPhone® within or outside the home, TaHomA's user-friendly Web-based interface guides consumers with intuitive graphics and step-by-step prompts as they personalize their home energy functions.
Octava -HD4xSTPMX HD Video Matrix over CATx with PoE, IR and RS-232
The Octava HD4xSTPMX CardFrame HDMI Matrix designed per our System Integrator and client request. The new Octava CardFrame Matrix distributes any 4 HDMI Sources to up to 8 Zones. Connect each Zone Receiver via a single CAT6 cable. The Matrix can be configured with 1 to 8 outputs for enhanced system flexibility . The plug-in output cards enable your System Installer to add zones as required with minimum initial investment. Power over Ethernet (PoE) provides power to your Zone Receivers for clean and convenient installations. Features: • 4 HDMI inputs. • Up to 8 outputs (Installer configurable). • Non-blocking Matrix - view Any Source on Any Display. • 3D, 1080P, and 4K resolutions supported. • Distributes all signals over single CAT6 cables up to 200ft (60m). - HD Video + Audio - Power over Ethernet provides power to Zone Receivers. - IR from remote Zones to control the Matrix, 4x Sources (Routed) plus your AVR. - IR and RS-232 command forwarding via Matrix to each Zone. •
Digital Music Goes Whole-House with the Linear DMC1 iPlay™ Dock for iPod® - MP3 Player & CD Player
Transform the Linear DMC1 and DMC3-4 Intercom Systems into digital music hubs with the new DMC1 iPlay™ (Available in April). Easily connect all digital music sources, including Apple iPod® (Classic, Mini, Nano and Touch), iPhone®, MP3 players and smart phones. A USB port and 3.5mm input adds power and audio for non-docking devices. The single slot CD player supports CD/CD-R/CD-RW and MP3s. The DMC1 iPlay is also compatible with NuTone OEM intercoms.
SANUS - Super Slim HDMI Cables
SANUS Super Slim HDMI cables are specially designed for connections in tight spaces. The cables feature a connector that is 40% shorter than standard HDMI cables & an ultra-flexible design that enables mounted ultra-thin TVs to sit almost flush to the wall. The cables are 3D-compatible and offer high-speed Internet connectivity -no need for a separate Ethernet cable. The cables support 10, 12 & 16-bit color depths & handles video resolution 1080p and beyond. Offered in 3.3, 6.6 & 8.2-foot lengths
System Integrator 5.5 (SI 5.5)
D-Tools SI 5.5 is a complete software solution that ties together data-driven proposals, system design, and project management into one complete solution for AV, networking, and Security systems integrators. SI5 helps increase revenues while reducing overall time and costs.
iTach Family of Products - Connect Almost Any Device to Any Network!
Industry leader, Global Cache', has done it again! The Global Caché iTach is a family of products designed to connect almost any electrical device to a network in a matter of minutes. Based on open systems and industry standards, the ultra-compact iTach fits almost anywhere (even the palm of your hand) and includes a choice of wireless WiFi or wired TCP/IP connectivity to infrared (IR), serial (RS232), and contact closure(relay) equipment.
Cana-Vac: Doc IT® Hose Management
Cana-Vac is proud to present the only fully electric hose retracting system and handle docking station known as Doc IT® Doc IT® eliminates the number one complaint about central vacuum systems…lugging around that bulky hose! The Cana-Vac Doc IT® takes care of that complaint by storing a 55 - foot hose neatly inside a standard household wall cavity eliminating the need for storing the hose in a closet or the tedious task of trying to coil the hose manually. Just Doc IT® by pushing the "In" arrow on the hose and the Doc IT® system automatically winds the hose and stores it inside the wall for future use. The hose handle remains ready for use inside the Docking station and is concealed by an attractive cover which can be refitted with custom cabinetry if preferred. Not only is Doc IT® easy to install in both new or existing homes, it is the only hose retracting system with an electric "kink proof" hose meaning that electric attachments can be used. What's more is that with Doc IT® you the consumer can feed out or retract as much hose as needed! That's right no more tripping over excess hose, simply push the arrow "up" or "down" button to extend as much or as little hose needed while cleaning. Don`t store a hose just Doc IT!
MIDLITE®'s Decor Brush Plate
MIDLITE®'s Decor Brush Plate offers a clean on-wall wire management device and allows you to easily pass any wire through the plate while still maintaining a clean professional appearance. Supplied with Wire Brush Insert, Decor Face Plate and screw hardware for attachment to standard backless box. Available in 4 cover plate colors and 2 Brush color options
The Incredible H-PAS PowerBar PB-235 Sound Bar!
This 43-inch wide sound bar is designed to deliver theater-level performance without an external subwoofer. The PowerBar 235 can be mounted above or below a flat-screen TV either on a shelf or wall-mounting bracket. The PowerBar 235 features Atlantic's patented H-PAS bass system, which produces deep, distortion-free bass without a subwoofer-reaching down to 47 Hz at theater-level SPLs. The PowerBar also boasts a sophisticated DSP with Dolby Digital® and DTS that delivers 2, 3 or 5 channel experience for total listener immersion. The PowerBar 235 represents a major leap forward in both acoustic technology, performance and user convenience for the sound bar product category.
It's Time For Your Projection Screen To Come Out Of The Dark
Experience your movies the way they were meant to be, without hiding in a dark cave of a room. While many projectors and projection screens need to be installed in the dark so ambient light won't create a "washout" effect, Draper's High Performance XS850E not only offers superior ambient light rejection capability, it also features precise resolution, high contrast, a vivid color palette, and a remarkably broad viewing cone. You will be immersed in your favorite movies, because the High Performance XS850E viewing surface gives a beautiful bright image in the dark or with ambient light, in sizes up to four times the size of a 60" TV! Unlike competitors' products, though, you see the same great image off axis, and the contrast levels are excellent in all conditions. High Performance XS850E is available on Draper's Onyx fixed screen.
Monitor Audio 100-200-300 In-Ceiling / In-Wall Trimless Series
The CT/WT Series is a wide-reaching 'Trimless' architectural speaker range. Embracing seventeen models all sporting 'trimless' grilles for stealthy looks, the complete line of in-ceiling and in-wall speakers delivers great sound and easy, secure, discreet installation to every room. The speakers range across four audio quality standards, classified as 'good', 'better', 'best' and 'flagship'. This offers a wealth of choice, technology and performance to installers, while incorporating innovative features to take the complexity out of speaker selection and installation.
iRule - A cloud-based control solution for iOS and Android
Join the revolution with iRule 3 and deliver powerful control to your customers at a significantly lower price point compared to other solutions. Offer your clients a custom remote that runs on their iOS or Android phone or tablet, and controls everything from a modest single-room entertainment setup to a whole-home automation system. Even more exciting, you can deploy iRule in a customer's installation in minutes and manage it all remotely. Really! iRule simply gives you the flexibility to add powerful control to any room - faster and easier than the competition. iRule... Program less. Make more.
WaterCop + Z-Wave Technology = Complete water control
The WaterCop family of products continues to grow! We now offer Z-wave technology that allows remote control of a home's main water supply via phone or internet. It's perfect for people who want peace of mind that they can shut off water in homes from nearly anywhere using Z-wave protocol. Z-wave joins systems WaterCop Pro, LeakStop, WaterCop Classic, Outdoor, and Large Valve (1 ½"-4") Integration. Visit www.watercop.com to learn more.
Platinum Tools - VDV MapMaster 2.0â„¢Test Kit
The VDV MapMaster 2.0â„¢ combines continuity testing, mapping, tone generation and length measurement functions in a single tester. The T129K1 test kit includes the tester and all the accessories required for voice, data and video testing & mapping in the field. All packed in a rugged double-walled, blow-molded case with custom cut out, high density foam to help protect your investment years to come. Kit Includes: VDV MapMaster 2.0; Case & Insert Foam; RJ45 #'s 1-12 Remote Set; Coax F #'s 1-8 Remote Set; RJ45 Port Saver; RJ45 to Alligator Clips Cable; NO-Fault Cable F Female to F Female Adapters, set of 3; BNC Female to F Female Adapter; BNC Female to F Male Adapter 9V Battery; Instruction Manual.
REPLACEMENT INTERCOM SYSTEM WITH BUILT-IN MP3 DISTRIBUTION
RETRO-M is designed to replace existing Home Intercom Systems and operate on existing 3 and 4 wire systems. No need to remove existing master wall housing, trim plates available to cover those large holes. The RETRO-M intercom unit has a built-in AM/FM radio. Plug in mp3 players such as iPod, iPhone, Zune or any other hand held player into the master and share your music with the entire family. Choose between two music sources; listen to the radio in one room and the mp3 in another room.
Furman BlueBolt -The Power of Control - Anywhere in the World
BlueBOLT™ Remote Power Management technology provides secure, hosted IP (Internet Protocol) system control. With BlueBOLT™, custom electronics installers, integrators and end-users can remotely monitor and control power to connected equipment by accessing power management components from anywhere in the world. From simple system reboots to comprehensive monitoring of power status, BlueBOLT™ provides the power to control complex A/V systems from their most fundamental level - their power source.
Linear Corp. Encore - Whole-House Music in an Affordable System
The Encoreâ„¢ Digital Audio Distribution System offers better than CD quality sound for customized music throughout the home. Less costly and more flexible than installing individual room systems, the Encore Kit permits sharing of up to 4-audio sources across 4-zones/rooms (expandable to 32 zones). With 24-bit digital technology, 50-watts/channel, and adjustable sound control, hi-definition whole home audio has never been easier to install from scratch or as an upgrade.
Art Diffusor® Model W by Acoustics First
The patented Model W Art Diffusor is a custom, hand crafted wooden diffuser. These units are installed in an array to create an acoustical space both elegant and effective. The deep cavities and wells of the Model W provide for a broader sound diffusion bandwidth. The Art Diffusor® Model W is a two dimensional, five octave, binary array diffuser. The range of the Art Diffusor® is extended over other designs by its unique angled end caps to further control specular reflections above 4 kHz.
Aurora Multimedia - DXE-CAT-S2Lâ„¢
The DXE-CAT-S2L boasts a complete control system embedded in an HDMI CAT Extender. Not only does it carry 1080P HDMI, Power and Ethernet over the same CAT cable up to 330ft, the new S2L has 2-RS232 and 2-IR ports for complete source/display control. NO CONTROL PANEL REQUIRED! The unit has 8MB of storage capacity for hosting Web-Control pages allowing control of any IR/RS232 component via iPad/Tablet or any Web-enabled device. Additionally it provides a 2-port Ethernet switch at both ends allowing connectivity of IP capable displays and components. Aurora's exclusive patent-pending Flex-Powerâ„¢ POE circuit, allows Tx/Rx power with no power-supplies.
