All items tagged with installation (313)
Integrated Systems Europe 2022 Finally Arrives in Barcelona
May 9, 2022 by Joao Martins

Integrated Systems Europe 2022 Finally Arrives in Barcelona

The world’s leading audiovisual and systems integration exhibition arrives in Barcelona May 10-13, 2022. Taking place at the Fira de Barcelona Gran Vía, Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) returns as an expanded showcase of technology and solutions for the professional systems integration channel. Following the postponement of the 2022 event from February to May, the trade-show will finally opens its doors with new conferences, more show floor features than ever, and first-time exhibitors in all technology sectors.
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Alcons Audio Announces First Installation-Specific Pro-Ribbon Line-Array
April 5, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Alcons Audio Announces First Installation-Specific Pro-Ribbon Line-Array

Alcons Audio announced its new LR18i pro-ribbon line-array for fixed installations as the answer for installers who seek the high quality of the LR18 for applications where mobility and quick set-up are of less relevance. This 3-way, “compact-mid-size” format line-source sound system, maintains very high SPL capabilities and throw. By implementing Alcons’ pro-ribbon technology for mid and high frequencies, the design offers a super-fast impulse response with up-to-90% less distortion, with perfect intelligibility and non-compressed identical tonal balance at any SPL.
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CEDIA Expo Returns to Dallas in 2022
March 18, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

CEDIA Expo Returns to Dallas in 2022

CEDIA Expo, the trade show now owned by Emerald Expositions, brings together thousands of residential technology integrators, designers and construction professionals, engaging with hundreds of exhibitors as the leading event for smart home technology. Following two challenging years, CEDIA Expo 2022 will take place September 29 – October 1, at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, TX.
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Directivity Measurement of In-Wall Loudspeakers
March 16, 2022 by Christian Bellmann, Ruben Hauschild, and Mattia Cobianchi

Directivity Measurement of In-Wall Loudspeakers

In this article, the authors share their research on new requirements for the measurement of in-wall installation speakers. The directional characteristics are an especially important factor, because the direction in which a loudspeaker emits sound highly affects the interaction with the listening room and the listening experience. The authors' research addressed the requirement using holographic directivity to address the way the directional characteristics interact with the listening room. This article was originally published in audioXpress, December 2021.
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Wireworld Announces Starlight 48 Optical HDMI 2.1 Cables
March 10, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Wireworld Announces Starlight 48 Optical HDMI 2.1 Cables

Wireworld Cable Technology announced the release of the Starlight 48 Fiber Optic HDMI cable. These extended-range cables utilize the highest quality laser modules and driver chips to improve image quality and provide long term reliability, while supporting the 48Gbps data rate required for next generation video applications. The new Starlight 48 cable is 8K UHS certified, supports all of the latest HDMI 2.1 features and capabilities, is UL CL2/FT4 rated for in-wall installation, and is available in lengths of 5m, 10m, 15m, 20m and 30m.
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New AVA Streaming Audio System and Remote Control Bring New Smart Home Options to CEDIA Channel
March 7, 2022 by Joao Martins

New AVA Streaming Audio System and Remote Control Bring New Smart Home Options to CEDIA Channel

AVA is a new Swiss-American manufacturer of connected home products from the founders of NEEO and former Control4 executives. The company's first products are the AVA 2.1 Streaming Audio System and the AVA Remote, an elegantly designed Android-based dedicated touchscreen device. Combined, the new premium solutions are meant to offer a powerful hub and interface for the smart home and connected devices, available exclusively through the professional installation channel.
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Audix Introduces Aimable Shotgun Ceiling Microphone
March 4, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Audix Introduces Aimable Shotgun Ceiling Microphone

Audix introduced its newest solution for fixed installations, the M45 Shortgun, a miniaturized shotgun condenser ceiling microphone. The new M45 versatile aimable microphone is able to cover up to 150 square feet of area with improved sensitivity to any audible sound, and is ideal for use in corporate or educational classroom style setups, boardrooms and conference rooms as well as larger lecture venues and hospitals.
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Genelec Expands Smart IP Family with Ethernet-Only Loudspeaker and Controller App
March 1, 2022 by Joao Martins

Genelec Expands Smart IP Family with Ethernet-Only Loudspeaker and Controller App

Genelec has further expanded its Smart IP family of installation loudspeaker systems with the introduction of a super compact 4410 loudspeaker model and a new Smart IP Controller app. The 4410 joins the existing 4420 and 4430 Smart IP speakers, while the free Controller app provides the end user with instant and intuitive control of key loudspeaker system functions including mute, volume control and power on/off, plus overall zone control.
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Harro Heinz Retires and Appoints CFO Monika Smetona as Renkus-Heinz President
February 8, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Harro Heinz Retires and Appoints CFO Monika Smetona as Renkus-Heinz President

Having successfully navigated the challenges of the past two years and now riding strong sales and business development momentum, Renkus-Heinz is organizing for the next wave of growth with the appointment of Monika Smetona to the role of President. Currently serving as CFO of the privately held loudspeaker manufacturer and a member of the founding Heinz family, Monika will rely on Ralph Heinz, CTO, to lead the company into the future.
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Origin Acoustics Taps Industry Veteran and Technologist, Joe Whitaker as VP of Business Development
February 4, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Origin Acoustics Taps Industry Veteran and Technologist, Joe Whitaker as VP of Business Development

Origin Acoustics announced the appointment of Joe Whitaker as the company's new VP of Business Development. Joe Whitaker has been a longtime ally and supporter of Origin Acoustics, having worked with the manufacturer of architectural audio and electronics on more than a few product developments as a consultant and contributor. "He brings a great deal of custom integration industry expertise, insight, and knowledge to the table," says Nick Berry, CEO of Origin Acoustics.
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