Essential Install - December 2013 issue

The essential magazine for the custom install industry December 2013 issue

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Performance RangeQ Acoustics offers the very latest product design and best value of any range of custom solution speakers. An example is the ultra-low distortion achieved in the ‘Performance’ range by using an advanced ‘Nano Particle’ cone material. Closely related to the multiple award winning Q Acoustics products, the range perfectly reflects their ultra successful formula; market leading performance and superb value for money.

To see the full range please visit: www.QAcoustics.co.uk To order please contact your Armour Home ASM or phone 01279 501111.

Shallow depth: less than 84mm

Easy to install: ‘Dog-leg’ fixings

Easy access: Magnetic grille fixings

Ultra Discreet: Thin bezel

8” woofer diameter

Model shown: Qi80CP 8” Performance single stereo

Supplied with round grille

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part of Armour Group plc

Nano Particle Cone TechnologyThe advanced ‘Nano particle’ technology, incorporated into the cone material of the bass/midrange drive units of the ‘Performance’ series loudspeakers, delivers clear sonic advantages.

Nano particles are incredibly small, typically 100 nanometres in diameter, (which means 2000 of them, laid side by side, would be the same width as a human hair). Added to a conventional high quality cone material, such as polypropylene, they diffuse throughout the mixture to form a new nano-composite structure. The resultant cone boasts enhanced mechanical properties such as improved stiffness, reduced mass and an incredible 75% higher tensile strength. These technical advances deliver a faster transient response and reduced cone break up, leading to exceptionally low distortion, transparent and dynamic sound.

Advanced ‘Nano Particle’

cone material

PROFESSIONAL IN-CEILING SPEAKERS PERFORMANCE IN-CEILING SPEAKERS

6.5” 6.5” 8”

6.5” speakers supplied in pairs

6.5” single stereo speaker supplied singly

6.5” Performance speaker supplied singly

6.5” Performance single stereo speaker supplied singly

NEW 8” Performance single stereo speaker supplied singly

Model Number: Qi65C Supplied with round grilles

Stock Code: QI1110

Model Number: Qi65C St Supplied with round grille

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Model Number: Qi65S Supplied with square grilles

Stock Code: QI1120

Model Number: QI65S StSupplied with square grille

Stock Code: QI1160

Model Number: Qi65SP Supplied with square grilles

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WEATHERPROOF IN-CEILING SPEAKERSWEATHERPROOF

ON-WALL SPEAKERSON-GROUND SPEAKERS

6.5” QI45 EW QI65 LW

6.5” Weatherproof speaker supplied in pairs

6.5” Weatherproof single stereo speaker supplied singly

Model Number: Qi65CWSupplied with round grilles

Stock Code: QI1190

Model Number: Qi65CW StSupplied with round grille

Stock Code: QI1200

Model Number: Qi45 EW 4.5”driver & 0.5” tweeter

Stock Code: QI3150

Model Number: Qi65 LW6.5” driver & 1” tweeter

Stock Code: QI3210

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Performance RangeQ Acoustics offers the very latest product design and best value of any range of custom solution speakers. An example is the ultra-low distortion achieved in the ‘Performance’ range by using an advanced ‘Nano Particle’ cone material. Closely related to the multiple award winning Q Acoustics products, the range perfectly reflects their ultra successful formula; market leading performance and superb value for money.

To see the full range please visit: www.QAcoustics.co.uk To order please contact your Armour Home ASM or phone 01279 501111.

Shallow depth: less than 84mm

Easy to install: ‘Dog-leg’ fixings

Easy access: Magnetic grille fixings

Ultra Discreet: Thin bezel

8” woofer diameter

Model shown: Qi80CP 8” Performance single stereo

Supplied with round grille

Armour Home, Stortford Hall Industrial Park, Dunmow Road, Bishops Stortford, Herts, CM23 5GZ. www.armourhome.co.uk [email protected]

part of Armour Group plc

Nano Particle Cone TechnologyThe advanced ‘Nano particle’ technology, incorporated into the cone material of the bass/midrange drive units of the ‘Performance’ series loudspeakers, delivers clear sonic advantages.

Nano particles are incredibly small, typically 100 nanometres in diameter, (which means 2000 of them, laid side by side, would be the same width as a human hair). Added to a conventional high quality cone material, such as polypropylene, they diffuse throughout the mixture to form a new nano-composite structure. The resultant cone boasts enhanced mechanical properties such as improved stiffness, reduced mass and an incredible 75% higher tensile strength. These technical advances deliver a faster transient response and reduced cone break up, leading to exceptionally low distortion, transparent and dynamic sound.

Advanced ‘Nano Particle’

cone material

PROFESSIONAL IN-CEILING SPEAKERS PERFORMANCE IN-CEILING SPEAKERS

6.5” 6.5” 8”

6.5” speakers supplied in pairs

6.5” single stereo speaker supplied singly

6.5” Performance speaker supplied singly

6.5” Performance single stereo speaker supplied singly

NEW 8” Performance single stereo speaker supplied singly

Model Number: Qi65C Supplied with round grilles

Stock Code: QI1110

Model Number: Qi65C St Supplied with round grille

Stock Code: QI1150

Model Number: Qi65CPSupplied with round grilles

Stock Code: QI1130

Model Number: Qi65CP St Supplied with round grille

Stock Code: QI1170

Model Number: Qi80CP Supplied with round grille

Stock Code: QI1210

Model Number: Qi65S Supplied with square grilles

Stock Code: QI1120

Model Number: QI65S StSupplied with square grille

Stock Code: QI1160

Model Number: Qi65SP Supplied with square grilles

Stock Code: QI1140

Model Number: Qi65SP StSupplied with square grille

Stock Code: QI1180

WEATHERPROOF IN-CEILING SPEAKERSWEATHERPROOF

ON-WALL SPEAKERSON-GROUND SPEAKERS

6.5” QI45 EW QI65 LW

6.5” Weatherproof speaker supplied in pairs

6.5” Weatherproof single stereo speaker supplied singly

Model Number: Qi65CWSupplied with round grilles

Stock Code: QI1190

Model Number: Qi65CW StSupplied with round grille

Stock Code: QI1200

Model Number: Qi45 EW 4.5”driver & 0.5” tweeter

Stock Code: QI3150

Model Number: Qi65 LW6.5” driver & 1” tweeter

Stock Code: QI3210

www.QAcoustics.co.uk

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67 In-Depth Product Report: anthem MRX gen ReceiversTom Garrett explains the strengths of these

capable introductions

69 essential TrainingGet some knowledge!

73 essential ProductsThe latest titans of CI technology

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20 essential HabitechMore high quality additions to the line up 22 artcoustic in focusThe art of looking good and sounding great

25 antiference specialNew Hybrid HDMI0401/1POE Matrix Switch

27 Projectors & screensThe big picture for home cinema

39 a new Vantage point with equinoxThe latest in touch-screen control

41 essential Q&a Iain K Poole of Kustomworks tackles the titanic

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42 Pulse Training Centre Take the tour of the this impressive facility

47 Case study: london Home Cinema CompanySteinway Lyngdorf takes to the stage

50 essential WyrestormPro Install AV uses WyreStorm at the heart

of a recent project

52 Touch-screens & InterfacesGet in touch with technology

60 RTI & Invision A combination delivering first class control

61 Computers unlimited Delivers CYP A partnership growing in strength

63 Crestron’s Chelsea showroomCliff Stammers assesses the importance of

this recent opening

64 geoOp Find you way around this handy work organising software

65 Ruckus Reaches OutEddie Felmer, technical director, Northern

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From the

editor’s desk

Editor in chiEf: daniel sait, [email protected] advErtisEmEnt managEr: Claire talty, [email protected]: david kitchener, [email protected] hEad of Production: sam Broad, [email protected] dEsign: Benjamin Bristow, [email protected] accounts: [email protected] circulation: [email protected]

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gEt sEt for 2014!

First this month, a very happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year to all EI’s readers and industry partners. Your continued

support in our mission to grow and inform the custom install sector is very much appreciated and we are looking forward to

continuing that mission into 2014.

it’s set to be a busy year ahead with the first big event being a yet again expanded ise show. taking place in its usual venue of

the rai centre in Amsterdam, on February 4-6, the EI team will be in attendance ready to bid you a hearty hoi (that’s dutch for hi in

case it wasn’t obvious) to the show and to this fine city. EI does not have a stand at the show as we like to maximise the time we

have at the event, gathering as much info on companies and products as we can for those readers unable to make it to the event.

We will however be fully available for any company or installer who wants a chat, just get in touch using the normal contacts and

we can meet up.

EI’s own shows will of course be back next year with Essential Install Live! south moving to two days at sandown Park, June

11-12. this expanded event will also host the returning Essential Install trade Awards on the evening of the 11th, also taking place

at sandown Park.

As well as further developing the magazine (a slight internal redesign will offer yet more editorial pages for EI to deliver the

maximum amount of info each month) EI will be expanding its online presence in 2014.

EI’s twitter feed was something the team always wanted to be a major part of the EI offering. Admittedly a fairly late entrant to

the twitter party, EI’s feed is now doing very well (over 1,000 memebers) and expanding all the time. our aim is to get to 2000

followers by the middle of 2014, so if you don’t already and want loads of up to minute news on EI and the industry, follow us

now @essentialinstal.

Another new major digital addition to the family is our App for Andriod and Apple. the App provides a fully interactive

version of the magazine on your favourite device or platform providing enhanced features, such as fully live links and

embedded videos. We have big plans for the App in 2014, so be sure and download your free copy as soon as possible.

a correctionFinally this month, a correction from last month’s Ci tV Feature. the article contained information about

Pro display, supplier of a range of Ci solutions into the install tV market place including its mirrorvision

technology, which combines with LCd/Led tV to offer a high-quality mirror tV option. Although the

company was correctly introduced, later in the article, the company was referred to as Pro Vision

(distributor of CCtV equipment), so apologies for the mix up.

more info on Pro display’s wide range of commercial and residential Ci options is available at

www.prodisplay.com, or by calling +44 (0)870 7668438

DANIEL J SAIT, editor, Essential InstallEI has big plans for its digital feeds and products in 2014, so stay in touch by following us at @Essentialinstal and by downloading the free App

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Some 150 of the UK’s leading CI installers came together recently at a launch

event hosted by Habitech to improve information flows between suppliers

and dealers.

Mercedes Benz World at the historic Brooklands motor racing circuit near

Weybridge, Surrey, formed a backdrop of high-performance engineering for

presentations and products from AMX, Chief, Niveo, Palladio, Projecta, Pure

Theatre, Ruckus, Sonance, Wyrestorm and Yamaha.

Keynote talks included Ruckus’ technical director for northern Europe Eddie

Felmer, on what to expect from the upcoming 11AC wireless standard, whilst

Sonance chief designer Todd Ryan gave a design taster and demonstration of the

new Sonance VP architectural speakers.

Other big draws were a synopsis of AMX’s range of NetLinx control processors,

Modero touch-screen control panels and Enova DGX Link signal transmission

products. Habitech’s Daryl Brennan and Justin Martin Lawrence introduced the

companion Flow 7 control touch-screen and Wyrestorm general manager Adrian

Ickeringill showed off the new MX-PP-POH HDBT matrix.

Niveo chief Arthur de Jager gave a run down of CI-dedicated gigabit Ethernet

switches, PoE Access points, NAS, power supplies and PDUs while Yamaha

introduced its Airplay enabled CXA5000 and MXA5000 11-channel home cinema

pre-power.

Competition winners Matthew Symons of Tillman Domotics; Ralph Simpson of

Pure Home Technology; Amin Shafi of Finite Solutions (Manchester); Tim Dyer of

Pod3 AV; Adrian Hicks of Channel 28 and Jonathan Hill of Active Audio Visual won

a spin around the Brooklands circuit in a race-trimmed AMG sports car.

More information: Habitech +44 (0)1420 540054, www.habitech.co.uk

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AMX is one of several leading AV industry brands to adopt

as its chosen corporate charity Sense, which supports and

campaigns for children and adults with sight and

hearing impairments.

AMX will work in partnership with Sense to raise

awareness and contributions through a company-wide

programme of staff and corporate fundraising, said AMX

Europe managing director Kevin Morrison.

“We are looking to build a strong partnership with Sense

so we can make a positive difference and aid their work,”

said Kevin. “We will be encouraging all of our staff to get

involved in some way. AMX is delighted to be associated with

such a worthwhile cause.”

Sense head of corporate fundraising Sue Piper said: “We

look forward to developing a close working relationship with

AMX and its staff over the coming months to raise awareness

and funds for deafblind children and adults.”

Sense offers housing, educational and leisure

opportunities and can tailor support to individual needs to

try and ensure everyone lives as independently as possible.

Initiatives include day services for skills training and Sense-

run houses where people live as independently as possible.

More information: AMX +44 (0)1904 343100, www.amx.com

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This year’s awards were the most competitive with a record 52 entries

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The 2013 Crestron Integration Awards for residential

projects, hosted at the Design Centre in Chelsea Harbour,

London, were the most competitive Crestron awards to date,

drawing a record 52 entries this year.

Winner of the best integrated home system was

ClearSphere for a Hyde Park residence in a grade-I stucco-

fronted Georgian property that dovetailed technology into a

restoration. Most distinctive digital media installation award

went to 4KS for an exclusive St Tropez retreat involving the

inventive creation of outdoor space showcasing

Crestron DM.

Best lighting control and design went to Custom Controls

for a Derby family home, while best high-rise living was

scooped by

ClearSphere

for its Bezier

Penthouse.

However the

Next Level won

a rare highly

commended

gong in the category for the Lansbury, which took

ClearSphere to the wire.

Best marine project was won by Dawsons AV for Imperial

Princess yacht. Best International Crestron Home award went

to Ultimate Solutions for an Emirates property. Most Creative

award went to GUI for Ultamation.

Entries are no also open for the Commercial Integration

Awards. Catagories are: Best Education Installation, Best

DigitalMedia Installation, Best Corporate Installation, Best

Hotel & Leisure Installation, Best Medical Installation, Best

Lighting, Control/Energy Management Installation, Best Retail

Installation, a new category Best Meeting Room (including

Collaborative Technology). Winners will be announced at

the ISE in February 2014 and to quality authorised Crestron

dealers need to submit projects completed between July

1, 2012 and September 30, 2013. The deadline for entries

is January 10, 2014, for more information visit the Crestron

website.

More information: Crestron +44 (0)207 3520028

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crestron resi installers recognised, commercial

integrators neXt

Andivi has introduced a building management and home

automation system that is designed to remove the thermostat

from the wall and bring it to the user’s iPad.

A key advantage of the system, called VIA, is ease of

customisation to a building and functions, said Danijel

Mursic, chief executive of

the company in Ljubljana,

Slovenia. The technology

enables users to manage

temperature, AC, lights and

shades and to view the

home in 3D or to

save energy.

“Building management

systems have failed to solve

several problems,” said

Danijel. “They integrate too

many devices, offer too

many features and believe

they will add more freedom by adding more options. Quickly

buildings become too smart and management too complex.

We separated energy management from classic information

management and built on simplicity.”

Features include ability to set temperature, air-

conditioning, lights, shades and windows, monitor energy

consumption, financial savings, CO2 footprint and save

energy with a ‘one-tap building hibernation’, said Danijel. “We

believe people will save more energy if we make it easy and

fun to save, that’s why we created a simple product with an

intuitive interface.”

VIA project manager Zdenko Gacar said: “To achieve

true hardware independence we decided to support all three

major communication protocols: KNX, BACnet and Modbus.

This means you can use VIA as a partner system to other

subsystems that use different communication protocols or

you can use VIA as a standalone system.”

More information: Andivi www.andivi.com/en

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Savant Systems has

added Merit LILIN to its

partners in excellence

programme that ties up

Savant’s control systems

with best-in-class

manufacturers in audio,

video, lighting control, HVAC and security industries.

“We want to ensure Savant users have a seamless

experience with their LILIN IP video systems and that Savant

integrators are able to choose from our cameras, recorders

and encoding and decoding hardware,” said LILIN Group

vice president Jason Hill.

“We are committed to becoming the preferred

manufacturer in this product category for the CI market and

compatibility with Savant is critical to achieving that goal.”

Participation in Savant’s partners in excellence cooperative

programme aims to help the seamless integration of Merit

LILIN’s products within the Savant system environment.

Savant’s director of business development Bob Ross said:

“Savant is pleased to welcome Merit LILIN to our initiative

and we are excited to bring seamless interoperability of Merit

LILIN’s CCTV products to Savant’s network of integrators.”

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LILIN Group vice president Jason Hill is targetting seamless partnerships

A new boutique is to show off an award-winning line up of

equipment from loudspeakers to streaming systems in a

seriously moneyed part of London.

Meridian West London Boutique in the heart of the

Chelsea Design Quarter is set across dedicated zones for

DSP Digital Active Loudspeakers, Meridian Reference Series

and Meridian Streaming Systems. A technical and design

consultation area and home cinema theatre will offer one-to-

one demonstrations from the team at Meridian Audio.

Meridian West London director Robert Sullivan said:

“We are a world leader in high-quality audio and video

reproduction and we are excited to be opening London’s

first dedicated boutique. Meridian West London offers an

exclusive retail space that will showcase some of the most

advanced technology available on the market.”

Fellow director Ian Grant said: “We are keen to highlight

how Meridian’s systems can be incorporated seamlessly to

fit any design aspirations. We want to demonstrate how to

create the perfect harmony of exquisite sound in

beautiful surroundings.”

Meridian West London is the latest

in an international group of boutiques.

Meridian Hyderabad, the third such

outlet in India, marked its official

opening in September and there are

now high-end designer Meridian retail

Boutiques in Bangkok, Mexico City,

Kuwait, Moscow, Fort Lauderdale,

Singapore and Delhi.

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AWE has expanded into a new facility in Epsom, Surrey to

allow for increased stock handling and provide a new space

for customers, suppliers and members of staff.

A dedicated training facility is being incorporated into

the building with integrated equipment to improve on the

company’s award-winning courses. Meanwhile a showroom

is being built to display distributed products.

“The entire building is undergoing a full refurbishment

and will incorporate better facilities for training, showcasing

products and wider business development,” said managing

director Stuart Tickle. “Apart from the increased warehouse

space, being based under one roof will offer a much

better environment.

“Alongside the move we are also revamping our corporate

branding and working on a new website. The current

company logo is recognised by many in the industry so

redesigning it was a difficult decision to make. But there are

several advantages to the new branding and we feel the time

is right to progress to the next phase of the

company’s development.”

The new website will offer improved functionality and a

new stock-checking and ordering system alongside more

informative product information and photography.

More information: AWE Europe +44 (0)1372 729777

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Alongside the move AWE is revamping corporate branding and its website

new Base and Branding for awe

Xclusive Audio Visual has

signed a deal to become

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Waterfall Audio range of

swishy, glassy audio

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Waterfall Audio

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loudspeakers at its base

in the south of France.

Glass features heavily in its

designs, which have taken

several years of research

and development to attain

high standards. Company

founder Cedric Aubriot said

his aim was always to make

glass sound as good as

it looks.

Waterfall Audio’s product range has recently expanded

to include three floor-standing models, Krista Line, three

wall-mount models, Ultra-Flat Line, one flush in-wall model,

Hurricane In-Wall and three active subwoofers. A new range

has been released to bridge the gap between home cinema

and commercial theatres, dubbed the ‘Professional

Custom Series’.

Xclusive AV has many years experience of Waterfall Audio

products, said Waterfall export sales director Nadine Chaix-

Dewell. Launch offers will include rolling discounts for early

take-up and dealer/client trips to the factory in Provence.

“The proliferation of in-wall speakers is now becoming

clinically obsessive and, dare we say it, common,”

said Nadine.

More information: Xclusive Audio Visual +44 (0)1424 431144

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More than 140 visitors were in attendance at London’s Dexter

House to check out the recent Smart Building Conference

2013 joint venture between InfoComm International

and CEDIA.

Top of the bill were talks from 20 industry experts

including two keynote speakers: energy-industry blogger

and consultant Dr Steven Fawkes and Jeremy Towler of

the Building Services Research & Information Association

(BSRIA). The conference then divided into residential and

commercial tracks, hosted by CEDIA’s Matt Dodd and Allen

Weidman of InfoComm respectively.

To conclude, all delegates attended a presentation by

Rick Holland of the Technology Strategy Board on how

businesses can apply for a share of £4m funding from the UK

government to promote collaborative R&D into the energy

management of buildings.

Delegates took to Twitter including Adrian Lloyd-Owen of

the Lucid Partnership, Stuart Burgess of Just Add Popcorn

and Kris Gamble of Customised who tweeted ‘highly

informative and great networking’. AWE sales director Paul

Mott welcomed a big energy-savings focus while Orion

Engineering business development manager Mark Attard

looked forward to following up contacts.

Integrated Systems Events managing director Mike

Blackman said: “Our focus now shifts to the next Smart

Building Conference in Amsterdam on February 3 – the eve of

the next ISE show. We will take some of the themes explored

in London and give them a European dimension.”

More information: www.smartbuildingconference.com

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Integrators using the D-Tools platform gain free access to Vaddio product information

D-Tools has announced that Minneapolis-based maker of

PTZ cameras, speciality camera control systems and USB

peripherals Vaddio has joined its manufacturer vantage point

(MVP) programme.

“Vaddio’s innovative products and partner-focused

practices provide opportunities for integrators and resellers

to win business and increase profitability,” said Vaddio

marketing and communications manager Kelly Perkins.

“Integrators using the D-Tools platform benefit by having free

access to Vaddio product information as they create their

system designs, estimates and proposals.”

The MVP programme provides a database of the most

up-to-date product information to more than 4,400 users of

the D-Tools System Integrator software platform worldwide.

MVP partners help companies streamline design processes,

making it easier for system integrators and installers to

provide detailed and accurate proposals to their clients.

“We are pleased Vaddio has chosen to return to the

our MVP programme and that their product information will

continue to be made available to our entire user base,” said

D-Tools president Adam Stone. “Vaddio’s product line offers

integrators a dependable solution they can recommend to

their clients for a variety of audiovisual, video-conferencing

and broadcast systems.”

More information: D-Tools www.d-tools.com

Vaddio and d-tools Bolsters Brand awareness

Kala Lingham has joined Dynaudio UK as

partner and 50% shareholder following its

most successful 12 month trading period

for many years. Kala has experience in

high-end Hi-Fi, having worked at B&W,

KEF and Musical Fidelity in roles such as

director of business development, sales and marketing

manager, public relations and international sales. Kala will

help with business development, strategy, marketing and

public relations to enable founding partner Bill Livingston to

spend more time developing relationships with key retailers.

Dynaudio’s new generation Excite loudspeaker range recently

started shipping.

Habitech has promoted Dan Richer to the

post of dedicated programmer for AMX

and welcomed the experience of Anthony

Collis as technical service manager.

Dan joined Habitech four years ago as a

warehouse junior and sailed through training,

achieving in five days what is usually expected in the first six

months. Anthony ‘Rusty’ Collis joins Habitech with over 13

years’ experience in the AV and technology industries. He

has worked for manufacturers and distributors in specialist

retail and with commercial and high-end residential AV

integrators. They report to managing director Jonathan

Pengilley who said: “Such talented individuals will support

and strengthen the range of our sales effort and

customer care.”

Peerless-AV has recruited Ian Abernethy

as director of sales for the UK professional

division where he will look after major

distributors and customers. Ian worked

with Peerless-AV while working at

Samsung and will report into group sales

and marketing director Keith Dutch, who said: “Ian brings

with him a massive amount of knowledge and experience

from his time in the industry and joins us at a time of

expansion into the wireless and kiosk business”.

Legrand has increased its wiring devices

team in London and the south east by

appointing Paul George as area project

manager. Paul will handle servicing and

developing Legrand’s customer base in

home automation systems, video and audio

entry systems, Arteor and Synergy wiring accessories and

industrial products. Working with custom installers, residential

developers, M&E consultants, architects, interior designers

and contractors Paul will advise on the most appropriate

Legrand products for individual client projects. Paul has 25

years of electrical sector experience and spent the past 18

years with the UK distributor for Siedle door entry systems.

SY Electronics is gearing up for growth

with a large investment in new staff. Chris

Kendall joins as business development

director. Chris was managing director at

Procon Technology for 18 years before its

acquisition by AMX where he retained a role

developing education business. Jin Khangura becomes UK

and Ireland sales manager and will also embrace a training

role. Ian Burridge is now research and development manager

and has experience across many organisations, including

BT, Procon, AMX and Snellings. Managing director Sirous

Yazdanian said: “Chris’ background has an obvious synergy

with SY, Jin will help our customers grow their businesses

and Ian will be instrumental in SY bringing exciting new

products to the market.”

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Asked what thoughts the members had on what technology

or equipment has caputed the attention this year, Kris

Gamble, director of Customised and founder of #LiveInstall,

says: “HDBaseT is a clear favourite now, with all installers

using it as a standard for video distribution. Customers

respond well to this technology being used to take advantage

of their newly installed structured cabling.

The release of Nuvo’s wireless system has also given

installers a serious Sonos alternative, giving end-users a great

experience backed up by superb audio quality.

“Total home control and management is a request from

most homebuilders and the introduction of HDL to the UK

market has been the affordable option installers have been

needing to fit the price conscious mass market.

“Other discussed highlights have been Outclass Media

Server for Apple TV distribution, Li-Fi and Lightwave RF.”

As far as what the community is looking forward to

next year, Kris says: “4K or Ultra HD are the buzz terms for

installers of video systems. The prices will hopefully fall further

in 2014. HDBaseT AVR’s would bring great benefits for

connecting distant displays tens of metres away from

video sources.

“OLED displays will continue to be hotly anticipated

and 2014 may see them being a more common sight in

#LiveInstall’s. Building management systems and video over

IP featured in the 2014 discussions also.”

Kris also canvased members on the structure of the CI

industry currently, asking whether the sector is getting more

confined in the luxury end or is it catering for a wider market?

Stuart Burgess of Just Add Popcorn, says: “The luxury

market is fully aware of what we can do, but it’s mainly driven

by the home owners request. We need more exposure to

architects and developers. We also need to find ways into the

mid-priced housing market using energy management and

multi-functional points for ‘smart’ access behind the TV’s.”

James Playle, Stortford Audio, also has a view, saying:

“A lot depends on how many other consumer electronics

manufacturers decide to provide an App - this is starting to

cripple the lower end installs with the customer doing a

DIY installation.”

Kris concludes that most savvy companies are operating

in the middle and top end of the market, whilst being careful

to offer the same level service to each.

An interesting comment on 2014 was offered by Richard

Kirkham of Avicci, who says: “No more Cat5e in new build

properties, is 2014 going to be the year that Cat6, 6A or

7 become the most common cable types for smart home

infrastructures and Cat5e becomes a legacy cable?”

Get involved#LiveInstall is an online installer led twitter community set

up to offer an ‘access all areas’ view of smart buildings as

they happen for the building industry, design community and

consumers to learn more about smart installations.

The group is currently working on putting together special

networking events held at key supplier’s premises free of

entry to members of the #LiveInstall community, the first of

which are being created right now.

Check out the community and find out more at

www.liveinstall.co.uk or by following on twitter @LiveInstall.

The group also has a presence on Enterprise Social

Networking site Yammer.

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Certainly the most athletic post from the LiveInstall twitter feed this month, Andy Wain from Electric Orange (@Sonosandcinema) makes contact with the other side

LIVE AND DIRECT!In a brand new feature, members of the #LiveInstall community

provide an insight on the CI industry’s present and future.

OLED screens maybe a more common site in #LiveInstaller projects next year

EssentialHABITECH


Since we started our

‘everything IP’ ProNet platform,

we’ve been looking for a CCTV

system that would fit right in.

At the last CEDIA US Expo

we found it: the IC Realtime

demo blew us away. What

Ruckus is to WiFi, IC Realtime

is to CCTV: as capable and

complete a solution as you’ll

find anywhere in CI.

It’s an IP CCTV system

with ‘black ops’ functionality and performance designed

for CI and already widely adopted by installers in the US.

For a start it offers free-of-charge drivers for all major home

control systems: C4, AMX, Crestron, Savant, RTI, Vantage,

and overcomes the single use limitation of conventional IP

cameras by offering high quality HD resolution – and I mean

high quality – from multiple applications simultaneously.

Great FeaturesAs well as peerless integration potential, the range of

360° megapixel IP dome cameras and recorders, soon

to be available from Habitech, offers a choice of NVR/

DVR recording - and easy monitoring without record – plus

multiple views from compatible H.264 streams enhanced by

configurable ‘hot-spot’ sensitivity. There’s even a micro SD

slot for local backup and recording if intruder decides to rip

out the connection with recorder.

Easy InstallationBack from the camera, ‘The Breeze HD’ NVR is the simplest

HD IP solution available. It’s ideal for any four or eight channel

HD IP system that requires HD quality, simplicity and quick

installation. IC-Realtime’s Breeze technology removes

complicated IP setup by automatically configuring the IP

cameras within two minutes of boot up. An integrated PoE

IP switch also powers the cameras over the same CAT 5/6

Ethernet cable. At the camera, the cable is neatly captured

by the vandal-proof camera housing: one connection, one

cable, peerless IP CCTV performance.

Great marginsThe proposition for CI is as compelling at the

business end. In a really competitive market, IC

Realtime has managed to keep margins healthy

while maintaining affordability and there are no

internet sales. If you’re looking for an IP CCTV

system that does everything, IC Realtime is an

answer to a prayer. For a closer look, check out

the new ICIP3000DVIR IP dome camera at

www.icrealtime.com

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ICIP-D2000VIR - Habitech says the new IC Realtime range offers a peerless blend of powerful HD performance with easy IP integration and installation

I SPy WITH IPHabitech’s technical manager, Justin Martin Lawrence, integrates

with the capable new ‘IC Realtime’ IP CCTV range.

IC Realtime in a nutshell

» Built for CI: easy integration with major control systems

through FOC drivers

» Overcomes single use limitation of IP cameras: multiple

applications simultaneously

» Choice of NVR/DVR recording plus independent

monitoring without record

» High quality HD performance for multiple views

» Highly compatible H.264 streams

» Configurable hot spot sensitivity

» PoE support: easy installation through single cable

» Supports ONVIF standard for video quality imaging

» Micro SD slot for local backup and recording

» Apps for iOS/Android

The Breeze HD NVR

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If you’re installing home control,

your customers’ satisfaction relies

ultimately on the quality of the

user interface. This is why we’ve

been looking for a compelling

control solution and why our new

relationship with AMX is such an

excellent fit for us and for you.

We’ve partnered with the

world’s most recognised control

brand because, in terms of

integration and capability, everything becomes possible

when AMX is properly supported, correctly deployed and

knowledgably programmed.

And we’re backing our commitment to the brand and our

customers with the tools necessary to help our installation

partners specify AMX with confidence, supported by

Habitech training, in-house system design, project drawings,

system programming and interface design. Habitech is

making the big investment because we see AMX as a key

component in our ambition to become the complete value

added supplier.

In a nutshell AMX’s Enova DGX digital media platform takes reliable signal

transmission and switching to a new level. Modular in design,

it’s entirely scaleable and packed with innovative installer

friendly features that meet the needs of mid to high-end

residential installations. Specifically:

» Robust architecture with redundant power supply

ensures reliable uninterrupted performance

» I/Os can be a mixture of UTP, fibre or HDMI in a

single chassis

» NetLinx 3100 control processing enables connected

devices to be managed, monitored and controlled

» InstaGate Pro provides reliable HDCP signal switching

without any key constraints

» SmartScale independently converts any source signal to a

digital video output which is perfectly scaled to each TV

Powerful and CompetitiveAMX pedigree, innovation and overall credibility are

well established in CI. What may be surprising is its

competitiveness relative to other systems, particularly when

it comes to more complex projects. For example its iPad

licence far exceeds that of a typical processor-reliant App

because the AMX licence converts the device itself into

a fully functioning control panel requiring less processing

power. When multiple iPads are deployed, other systems

require multiple costly processors. At the same scale, AMX

environments need only a single processor, making it easier

to stay within budget and enhance margin.

Although our more labour intensive services (on-site support,

programming, interface design, etc.) are chargeable, we take a

measured view and commit to a fixed cost for a given project

once the scope of works and schedule of services has been

agreed. you don’t have the headache of managing costs that

can quickly spiral beyond the original estimate.

For the largest and most complex installations, we’ll

upscale our support with additional independent AMX

certified programmers to ensure the project remains on

schedule.

Unrivalled control versatility combined with flexible support

means one thing: happy customers! Everything is possible.

Why not include Habitech in your next control installation.

Give us a call to see how we can help.

For more info on IC Realtime and AMX, please contact

Habitech: +44 (0)1420 540054, www.habitech.co.uk

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EVERyTHING IS POSSIBLE WITH AMXComprehensive Habitech support places the power of AMX

integration and control at your service. Brand manager, Daryl

Brennan, explains.

Habitech says its partnership with AMX, backed up with full support, makes everything in home control possible

EssentialArtcoustic


Paul Cummin, UK MD of Artcoustic explains that the

company was established by Kim Donvig (now CEO) in 1998.

Kim had been working for a Hong Kong based manufacturer

called Goldpeak, designing a pair of flagship loudspeakers

for the Celestion brand. These were due to retail at around

$25,000, delivering stunning performance, but lacked a little

in terms of aesthetics. Uneasy about producing a speaker he

could not envisage welcoming into his own home, Kim set

about creating his own on-wall speakers that would sound as

good as conventional designs, but with a more contemporary

design. The speakers were an immediate hit giving birth to

the brand we know today.

An integral part of the service Artcousitc offers its install

partners is the impressive, fully equipped showroom at

company HQ in Chelmsford. Paul explains: “We designed

and built our UK showroom about seven years ago. We

realised early on that it is impossible to really excite clients

from a brochure. Too many systems are sold on the

technology and clients really struggle to relate to it. What gets

everyone interested and excited is experiencing music and

movies on a fantastic system.

“Music and movies go way beyond the traditional

‘enthusiast’. Everyone loves music, a great film and the

cinema. It’s a family experience, a fun experience, a thrilling

experience. Our industry rarely shows that side of what we

do, but this is the very reason clients come to us in the first

place. The showroom enables us and our dealers to get

beyond the technology and just make them realise what is

possible in their own home.”

Paul explains: “Many of our dealers regularly bring their

clients along and between us all we work to get the best

solution. The hit rate is exceptional. We have seven systems

set up permanently, from a simple multi room audio system

to a state-of-the-art 9.4 cinema. As well as seeing things

from the client perspective, the showroom allows us to

demonstrate the versatility and quality that Artcoustic can

offer. The showroom remains one of the best things we

have done.”

Paul explains: “The showroom is by appointment

only, so don’t just turn up, but given a little notice we can

accommodate and be very flexible. We have excellent system

knowledge at Artcoustic, not just product knowledge and

will help, as part of the installation company’s team, to work

towards a solution that works for everybody. This starts with

plans and a good understanding of the project, the brief, the

room, the client’s family (how they will use the system) and

ends up with us wowing them in the big cinema. For fear

of cliché, it’s a journey and one that often ends in a

decent sale.”

Dealer support does not end there however as the

company offers as much support as each installer needs.

Site surveys, scale drawings, system designs, calibration,

photography, shows and events are all included in the

Artcousitc offering. These services are not forced on dealers,

but they are all there if needed. The company has three staff

on the road, so almost any corner of the country can be

visited to offer technical assistance.

Paul says: “It is also important that we understand the

entire system so can help with most aspects, even if it’s

nothing to do with the speakers. If we don’t know, then we

know someone that does.”

Another dealer focused initiative is the Artcousitc

‘Installation of the Month’ which helps with brand and

installer profile.

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Paul says: “We started the Installation of the Month

showcase over five years ago and every month make a

feature of one of the best and most interesting installations by

our dealer base worldwide. It serves as great promotion for

those dealers as each one gets sent to 1,500 press contacts,

as well as promotion via our website, Twitter, Flickr and

Facebook pages.

“From social media alone, most installs get seen by

over 30,000 people! The appetite is incredible and each

month seems to get better and better. We take the photos

ourselves, so all a dealer needs to do is get simple snaps

on their phone so we know the style and we do the rest.

Importantly, it’s not essential that it’s a high spec project. A

beautiful room with a Multi SL Soundbar and some Target

SLs would have just as much chance of winning. It’s an

international award, so it’s a really great achievement to win

it.”

Art NouveauThe Artcousitc brand has an impressive line-up of versatile

and accomplished speakers with one of the most recent

introductions being the new SL series.

Paul says: “This is a complete departure from our older

models. We have surprised some dealers who thought

they knew about us. The SL series is all about the line array

design. This is taken from how live music systems have

developed in the last few years. Efficiency is key. Where a

soft or ripple dome tweeter in a good Hi-Fi speaker sounds

beautiful, the efficiency is such that they are not suitable for

the high dynamics of movie soundtracks.

“One alternative is horn loaded tweeters, which give

the efficiency and dynamics needed (commonly used in

commercial cinemas), but at the expense of high frequency

accuracy (try listening to music on a cinema system…nasty!).

The third way is how live music has gone: line array.”

Paul explains: “Using multiple mids and tweeters it is

possible to get outstanding efficiency using ripple dome

tweeters without losing that open and exciting high-end

frequency reproduction. We start with a four-mid and two-

tweeter configuration and go all the way up to 24-mid and

12-tweeters. This means a cinema could have 72 mid-range

units and 36 tweeters just for LCr!

“This delivers efficiency around 110db, so we can run at

reference 105db 5m back in a room with under five watts

of power! This results in any chosen amplifier not having

to be pushed at any part of the soundtrack so almost

zero distortion and a very clean and dynamic sound. Also,

because we are not compromising the high frequencies, they

sound equally stunning with music reproduction.”

Artcoustic also designed most of the models as a sub/sat

approach which gives the system a semi active configuration,

with the hard work of the bass frequencies being driven hard

by a dedicated amplifier and the subwoofer enclosure being

placed in the correct position, whilst the satellite speakers

can just concentrate what they are best at. This approach is

designed to result in very little cabinet vibration and distortion,

whilst still delivering a discrete, practical, thin loudspeaker.

This amount of care and thought going into the

performance of the speakers, underlines the company’s

message that Artcousitc is not just an aesthetics driven

company, but a performance driven one.

Paul says: “This comes back to the showroom. Once you

hear what Artcoustic can do, any ‘design over performance’

assumptions are gone. Once most dealers come here it’s like

a light goes on. ‘Ah! I get it!’ they often say, ‘I have a project

these could be perfect for.’ It’s not design over performance,

it’s not performance over design. That’s what makes

Artcoustic unique. It’s both. No compromise.”

So with a company so driven by getting its performance

right, is there an Artcoustic ‘sound’? Paul says: “There is. It’s

dynamic, exciting, forward and demands attention. If you like

laid back sound, these aren’t for you, but we think Artcoustic

has the energy and presence of live music.”

Having established that performance is key, the ‘look’

achievable with Artcousitc is very important and has much

thought behind it.

Paul says: “We have stayed away from most free galleries

and poster type images as it doesn’t have the class clients

expect. We have over 3,000 standard images and designs

at www.artcousticshop.co.uk with plenty of abstract and

interesting approaches more suited to interior design. On

top of that, a very popular option has been the solid colour

screens, so the speakers can really complement the interior.

“We have become quite adept at mimicking popular paint

colours such as Farrow & Ball and Little Greene. If the

client wants to make their speakers very discrete or a real

statement, Artcoustic is able to work with that.”

So what’s next for this exciting and dynamic brand?

Paul says: “From the beginning Artcoustic has never been a

‘me too’ brand. We aren’t going to just bring out whatever

everyone else is. We have always been an innovator. We

were the first company in the world to sell an LCr Soundbar

with the DF Multi back in 1998, the first to develop a full

range of on-wall speaker, the first to offer endless aesthetics

designs and now the first to bring line array efficiency to

domestic installations. There is plenty more innovation

to come.”

More information: Artcoustic: +44 (0)1245 400904

www.artcoustic.com

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Essential Install (EI): Can you explain what is different/

unique about the HDMI0401/1POE Hybrid Matrix Switch?

Dan Winterton (DW): “This new hybrid matrix offers the

user the flexibility of four HDMI inputs and two outputs.

One of the outputs is HDMI for a local TV and the second

is full HDBaseT single CAT5e/6 output with Power over

Ethernet (PoE). In addition the HDBaseT standard allows

the same single cable to send Ethernet between the matrix

and receiver. Two ports at either end allow for smart TV

use or Internet browsing to take place remotely if required.

The hybrix matrix is supplied as a complete kit with matrix,

receiver, IR kit and remote control.”

EI: What sort of projects is it suitable for?

DW: “The product enables the user to share four sources

between two rooms, one of which can be up to 100m

away and is fed with a single CAT5e/6 cable. The receiver

is PoE so no additional power source is required at the

receiver end.”

EI: Tell us more about the unique IR control over HDMI kit

supplied with the Matrix

DW: “This unit has IR control in both directions allowing the

user to be able to control not only the sources from either

room, but from the matrix end it is possible to control both

TV sets if required (additional IR sensor pack required for TV

control).”

EI: Can installers also buy all the cabling they need for a

matrix based install from you?

DW: “Of course, Antiference has a comprehensive range

of network cabling for HDMI installations with budget and

quality HDMI cables, CAT5e and CAT6 cables.”

EI: What design/technical advice is available from the

company?

DW: “The technical support team are on hand to offer

advice on product suitability at the system design stage and

assistance during the installation if required. Please contact

+44 (0)1675 465487 or [email protected].”

EI: Also new is the DIGIMOD HD, can you explain a little

more about this product?

DW: “The DIGIMODHD is a welcome addition to the digital

modulator range, which Antiference has been successful with

now for nearly three years. As a useful alternative to HDMI

distribution over network cables, this unit provides HDMI

over an existing coaxial cable network. The DIGIMODHD

generates a digital multiplex from a single HDMI source such

as SKY, Blu-ray or CCTV, etc. This feed can be inserted into

an existing digital TV network and received by a Freeview

HD TV set or STB. The HD feed appears in the EPG with

the other TV channels and can be named and inserted in

a position in the channel guide which suits the user. Other

features include additional input options and IP control.”

EI: You have some more new products/initiatives on the

way, can you tell us more about the new HDMI Modulator

and Single Wire HDMI Distribution initiatives?

DW: “Coming soon will be a multiple input DIGIMODHD to

add several HDMI sources to a digital TV network.

The new 50m single cable extender will be a useful new

product as the ever demanding market requires neater, more

efficient products. This device will convert a single HDMI

source onto a single CAT5e/6 cable and extend the signal for

up to 50m. IR control is also included enabling the control of

the source from the remote location.”

EI: What functions/benefits will these products bring

the Antiference proposition?

DW: “A greater range of products offers many more options

for the user/installer to tailor the install to their particular

needs. The range, now much more comprehensive, offers

the user HD quality images around the home in many new

ways.”

More Information: Antiference +44 (0)1675 465487

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Also InsideAll the latest projector and screen news as well as top advice to achieve killer cinema performance

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Epson has some strong views on what really makes impact

with end users and one of the items at the top of that list is

colour brightness.

The company explains that colour brightness is now

a scientifically set global standard that measures a digital

projector’s Colour Light Output (CLO). Epson says there

are significant differences in colour brightness performance

among different projector models and that colour should

be measured separately to provide accurate performance

information. The manufacturer says colour brightness

specification allows installers to make a more informed

decision as CLO measures the brightness of the colours in a

projected image, not just the brightness of white.

Epson recommends installers should look for two lumens

specifications, one for colour brightness and a separate white

brightness specification when comparing models.

The manufacturer explains that digital projectors create

colour in different ways, so it’s important to know how

bright a projector’s colours are as white brightness doesn’t

necessarily ensure good quality images or bright colour.

Epson says installers should be looking for models

that deliver a colour brightness and white brightness

lumen measurement which are equally high for the best

performance. For example, a projector with 3,000 lumens

of white brightness may only have 800 lumens of colour

brightness. Epson says not all projectors have both high

colour brightness and high white brightness and claims some

manufacturers may not want installers

to know their projectors may be a third

as bright when it comes to colour – or

even less – so they may not provide

the colour brightness figure. Thanks

to 3LCD technology, Epson says its

projectors have equally high white and

colour brightness delivering extremely

high quality and bright colours. More

information on colour brightness can be

found at www.epson.eu/CLO

Neil Colquhoun, business sales

direction, Epson UK, adds: “We’ve

deliberately set out to demonstrate

that Epson is the market leader when

it comes to displaying the brightest images, because, to

paraphrase, ‘all projectors are not the same.’

“Using independent research we found that 98% of the

market found Epson projectors showed the brightest colours,

up to three times brighter than single chip DLP projectors.

“We’re using this insight at the core of our projector

development over the next few years. As the standard is

fairly new, colour brightness or CLO information isn’t, as yet,

published by every digital projector manufacturer. However,

this is something that we’re trying to change.”

4K is of course one of the buzz words around imaging at

the moment, but Epson advises caution.

Neil says: “There is loads of talk about 4K at the moment,

but Epson is holding fire on this new technology. We will

not launch a product until we believe it matches our high

standards on image quality, reliability and there’s sufficient

demand in the market. For us, it’s not simply about being the

first to market with the latest technology. It’s about ensuring

that there is a genuine need that we can help fulfill. As soon

as we feel that the image quality and content are there, we’ll

go ahead and launch.” Epson projectors are available to the

CI channel from Habitech and MidwichHome.

Barry Sheldrick, UK sales manager, at Pulse Marketing

has some sagely advice for getting projects right from the

off. Barry says: “Before we even talk about the projector

technology and get lost in the noise of 4K, the most

important starting point is to work out how much light we

need for the screen that we are using. The whole reason that

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1 Compared to leading 1-chip DLP home entertainment projectors. Epson 720p projectors are three times brighter; Epson 1080p projectors are consistently two and up to three times brighter. Based on NPD data, July 2011 through June 2012. Colour brightness (Colour Light Output) measured in accordance with IDMS 15.4. Colour brightness will vary depending on usage conditions. For more information please visit www.epson.co.uk/CLO2 Survey conducted by Futuresource Consulting Limited for the period from 2001 to 2012.3 Terms & Conditions apply www.epson.co.uk/warranty

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projectors exist with differing levels of light output is because

they are suited to different sizes of screen and ambient

light levels.

“ANSI Lumen figures are useful because, when combined

with the screen size (and resultant surface area) we can

work out the foot-Lambert value that we will achieve. Foot-

Lamberts are the most important measurement when it

comes to screen brightness: A 1000 ANSI Lumen projector

will give a bright image on a 2.5m wide screen in a dark

room, but will have no chance of lighting up a 3.5m screen.

So projectors are tied to a given range of screen sizes.”

Barry explains: “When we help our dealers to specify a

projection system, we are always trying to achieve a target

foot-Lambert figure. This figure varies depending on the

environment the projector is being used in, but broadly it

breaks down as follows. Foot lamberts are a linear scale so

32 foot-Lamberts is twice as bright at 16 foot-Lamberts,

which makes it easy to track relative light levels. A foot-

Lambert is, as its name suggests, the measurement of 1

Lumen per square foot of screen. Commercial cinemas

need to offer a minimum of 16 foot-Lamberts in 2D viewing

and the ISF (Imaging Science Foundation) recommend 26

foot-Lamberts for a home cinema with good light control. In

a room with very little light control and reasonable levels of

ambient light, we need to aim for around 70 foot-Lamberts to

deliver a watchable image.

“As screen sizes increase, unless the projectors ANSI

Lumen figure increase, the foot-Lambert figure will decrease:

doubling the screen size diagonally results in a quarter of the

brightness of the original screen size.

“This is why it is important that when we look at how

much ANSI Lumen a projector outputs, we do so against the

size of screen and ambient light levels we are working in.”

Aspect ratio is the next important consideration says

Pulse and the company argues that since

all the runco projectors it supplies have

an anamorphic lens option and many

movies are shot in 2.35 & 2.40, this

represents an opportunity for the dealer to

increase sale value and deliver enhanced

performance.

The company urges caution when it

comes to 4K citing the fact that currently

there is no native content available, with

up-scaling producing mixed results.

Barry argues: “Until we have content,

there is a lot more that goes into

specifying the correct projector, screen

and lens combination than resolution. A

correctly specified (to achieve 26+ foot-

Lamberts) anamorphic 1080p projection system can deliver

images so breath taking that the number of pixels are long

forgotten whilst you are enjoying the movie.”

Optoma recently held a dealer road show event to

highlight its range of home cinema options and of particular

interest was the new HD91 Full HD LED based machine.

Optoma says the machine offers perfectly balanced colours

and superior image quality on screen sizes of up to150in.

The HD91 delivers full 3D capability, a wide colour gamut,

high-quality colour saturation and outstanding brightness,

says the maker. Advanced LED switching is included to

provide increased image stability that Optoma says rivals

the performance of three-chip DLP projectors and provides

consistent brightness and colour performance.

The maker adds that in many situations the perceived

brightness of the HD91 LED projector can be up to twice

the brightness of an equivalent lamp-based model. Utilising

this phenomenon, known as the Helmholtz-Kohlrausch (HK)

effect, where colour saturation causes the eye to perceive a

higher level of brightness, the manufacturer says the HD91

produces intense colours enabling it to render screen sizes

higher than its ANSI brightness specifications would suggest.

Optoma says this effect also enables the HD91 to handle low

levels of ambient light and that the LED engine means there

are no warm up or warm down cycles to worry about or lamp

replacement issues. Optoma adds that the light weight 7kg

and compact size of the HD91 simplifies installation, whilst

full lens shift and wide 1.9x zoom range ensure placement

flexibility. Optoma’s official distributor in to the CI sector is

Midwich.

Also available from the Midwich stable is the innovative

Hecto solution from LG. The unit uses ultra-short-throw solid

state technology, along with a dedicated screen, to provide a

full HD image of 100in.

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Offering strong price comparison with super-sized TVs,

the screen that accompanies the Hecto offers a gain factor of

1.04 and a special surface that not only harnesses the image

provided from the UST base unit, but is also is designed

to prevent hotspots. The deep black, fixed screen works

with the 2,000 ANSI Lumens display projector to provide

performance able to cope with high levels of ambient light.

Connectivity comes from 3 HDMI ports and digital content

can be streamed via a network/DLNA or Intel WiDi directly

from a notebook or, thanks to the DivX HD player, directly

from an external hard drive or USB stick.

Featuring on last month’s cover of EI, JVC has just

launched its latest range up-date, delivering high contrast

ratios and 4K performance.

Available from Invision and Habitech, the machines offer

substantial improvements using a new D-ILA device and a new

wire grid polariser. JVC has also included an intelligent lens

aperture that can dial in deeper blacks. The latest version of the

company’s up-scaling technology (4K e-shift3) means HD and SD

images get a make-over, taking them close to 4K performance.

The new line-up consists of the DLA-X900r, DLA-X700r

and DLA-X500r models, all of which are 3D enabled and

carry the 4K e-Shift technology. The affordable DLA-X35 will

continue to be available.

Flexible installation is promoted by a wide range of

projection throw ratios with powered lens shift function of

80% vertical and 34% horizontal.

Picture performance is further optimised by a new multiple

pixel control (MPC) processor with eight-band detection,

which offers four pre-sets plus an auto setting that selects

the best up-conversion process by detecting the frequency

of each pixel. Picture quality is also enhanced through a

new ‘clear black’ feature that provides local area contrast

enhancement and improved clear-motion-drive (CMD).

Adrian Summers, sales specialist at Invision says:

“JVC has put an incredible amount of time and effort into

developing a range of features that deliver the smoothest,

most highly detailed image. The result is amazing and

I’m confident that these projectors are going to be in

high demand.”

SIM2 has recently launched the Crystal Cube, an entry

level projector that combines style and performance in a

single chip DLP design. Presented in a glass cabinet, which

comes with a crystal finish, the Crystal Cube is designed

for those who want their projector to look stylish as well as

deliver full HD 3D performance.

Implementing a 1080p DLP chipset from Texas

Instruments and advanced proprietary processing, the Crystal

Cube is also designed to offer crisp 2D pictures thanks to a

190W lamp that delivers up to 2500 lumens of light output.

The black or white crystal glass isn’t just for show, as

it is resistant to light as well as high and low temperatures.

The compact footprint means the projector fits into a Future

Automation PD1 projector lift and combined with its 9kg weight

it makes the model suitable for a wide range of applications.

Two additions to the grand Cinema line include the

SUPErLUMIS, featuring a brighter lamp that is capable

of 5000 ANSI Lumen, whilst being dimmable by 80%

for setup flexibility. To cope with this new brighter lamp,

the cooling system has been redesigned, resulting in a

quieter performance whilst maintaining reliability. The

SUPErLUMIS also features the Perfect Fit feature with a

lens memory for zoom and focus to enable stand-alone

anamorphic projection.

Also new is the Fuoriserie, which is designed to take the

SUPErLUMIS to a new level for high-end integrators. SIM2

says the model incorporates only the latest, finest, most

carefully selected components, each one individually tested

and brought together to create a product that achieves

unprecedented image perfection. Complete control over

IP for setup adjustment, fault analysis and software updates

is available and each projector comes with its own colour

analyser that enables a full calibration with a click of a

button whenever it is needed. Add to this a full five year

warranty that includes two enhanced services (including

new fans and lamps on each) and SIM2 says it’s a very

compelling package.

Armour Home’s home cinema offering is now spearheaded

by Vivitek in the shape of the 1180HD and 1185HD models.

These full HD 3D home cinema projectors are designed for a wide

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variety of dark or moderately lit environments, with the H1180HD

delivering 2,000 ANSI Lumens of brightness with a native contrast

ratio of 10,000:1. The H1185HD benefits from a higher brightness

up to 2,500 ANSI Lumens as well as ISF mode for day and

night calibration options. In addition, the Texas Instruments’ DLP

DarkChip3 and BrilliantColor technologies are on board to deliver

bright images with deep blacks.

Connections wise the models offer two HDMI v1.4

inputs as well as VgA, S-Video, component and composite

video inputs, as well as a 12v trigger. The lamp life has also

extended up to 6,000 hours in eco mode and its position on

the top of the projector also facilitates its replacement.

Landing on the right surfaceDraper has a massive variety of screen types and surfaces

as well as offering advice and support. Picking the right

surface for each project is of huge importance and the

company has a part of its website dedicated to doing just

that. The service works on two levels; one which anyone

can access to get surface description and info on what

sort of applications they are suitable for and an invite only

area where a Pro Tool service can be accessed with full

information and downloadable datasheets on each material.

Draper is also keen to underline the level of experience

and expertise offered by its staff. Steve Cook, for example,

is a recent addition to the team, but has 30 years in the AV

industry and acts as Draper’s liaison assisting installers, but

also feeding back ideas for product development. Draper

also provides assistance through its Mobile Toolkit, which

includes searchable document libraries for all AV products,

assembly map tools for its StageScreen and FocalPoint

screens and the mobile Screen Surface Selector, which

works across all smart phones and tablets.

Draper divides its offering into families based on

characteristics, which clarify how the screen will be used.

Four families are available, OptiView (Self-supporting

Surfaces), OptiFlex (Tensioned Surfaces), ClearSound

(Acoustically Transparent

Surfaces) and CineFlex

(rear and Front/rear

Tensioned Surfaces).

A recent launch was the

reAct MS1000V projection

surface, part of the OptiFlex

family, the material offers

enhanced colour contrast

even in ambient light,

providing optimal colour

rendition which is HD

compliant.

Ultimately, working

through the website or with

assistance from the Draper team, installers can ensure they

are choosing the right model and surface for every project be

it commercial, home cinema or multi-use.

Elite Screens (available from Midwich group) has recently

introduced the PowerMax Tension, an electric roll-up screen.

Featuring an unobtrusive aluminum casing with sliding wall

brackets for easy installation/positioning, its 1.1gain matte white

material has Elite’s flat tab tensioning. It has a fast-acting 14 rpm

tubular motor with a 4.4 foot pound lift capacity and comes with

an integrated Ir/rF control system with a 12-volt trigger.

The Euroscreen brand (available from Invision) has a recent

introduction in the form of the Sesame 2.1, offering a

recessed ceiling case for installation within a ceiling void.

The screen also includes adjustable inner brackets, which

allow for fine-tuning of the bottom dowel for flush closure

when retracted. The white aluminium case has removable

integrated external flange profiles for easy access. The case

also features a concealed drop function of the complete

screen section, which enables easy access to install case first

and screen later. Invision says brackets, especially designed

for Sesame 2.1, provides a trouble-free installation.

The Screen Excellence brand is available from Atlantik AV

Distribution and Karma AV offering its Enlightor 4K acoustically

transparent film screen surface which is a woven-fabric with no

visible weave or texture. The screens are ISF-certified for colour

purity, enjoy a gain of 0.98, have zero moiré effect and do not

compromise audio or video performance.

The more affordable SLIM Series is also now available

incorporating a slim 15mm velour border frame, but still

utilising the Enlighter 4K screen material with black backing

to help improve contrast and eliminate rear wall reflections.

Stewart Filmscreen is available from Genesis

Technologies. regular training is available from genesis

to learn more about the benefits available from the brand.

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light conditions and for the 4K future have recently been

showcased. For multi-use spaces the all-in-one blackout

shade, projection screen and vertical masking system called

Transformer is available. Designed to be mounted in front

of windows or glass doors, this three-part electric roll-down

screen system is ideal for transforming bedrooms, game

rooms and other multifunctional entertainment spaces into a

home theatre. Also new is an addition to the CIMA line of fixed

frame and electriscreen products, now offering CinemaScope

(2.35:1 aspect ratio) SKUs. There are six standard sizes from

94in diagonal up to 137in diagonal, available in fixed frame and

above or below ceiling electriscreens.

Danish screen brand dnp, is distributed in the UK by

Paradigm AV and offers the Supernova Core, which is a

strong solution when dealing with home theatre environments

that are not completely darkened. A recent project required

such a solution for Norwegian installer Intrepid AV, and the

company was able to specify a 128in Supernova Core 2.35:1

(cinemascope) optical projection screen with black velvet

frame, configured with 08-85 screen material, which blew the

customer away. The installer was impressed also, particularly

with the screen’s ability to break the 15:1 image contrast

barrier enhancing the dynamics of the picture.

Available through Anthem AV Solutions, Screen

Innovations (SI) has launched several new products. The

Black Diamond Motorised screen will now be available in a

2.35:1 aspect ratio and another addition to the same family is

the Black Diamond rear-Pro Film: a product with a wide range

of commercial as well as domestic uses. This is a diffusion rear

projection film that can be applied to any transparent surface

to create a display. As part of the Black Diamond family, it has

strong light rejection creating contrast levels ideal for exterior,

high ambient light level applications or home cinema. SI has

also updated its Performance Motorised screen to g4. This is

the brand’s affordable solution for a motorised screen offering

tab tensioning and 0-24in of extra drop as standard and is

available in standard sizes up to 133in.

DesignScreen is an innovative solution available through

Redline Distribution. Designed to occupy one third of the wall

space of traditional screens, the projection surface is concealed

behind a customisable living room picture frame. The screens

self-tension each time they are opened with up to 2.65m wide

viewing area. redline says installation is a breeze with no need

for concealed cables or difficult to install casings. Something

interesting for the commercial market place, the screens can

transform into a whiteboard providing a space saving application.

Available from Habitech, Projecta’s Descender Electrol range

of motorised in-ceiling concealed systems (tensioned and non-

tensioned) and its HomeScreen Deluxe fixed-frame screens are

designed to facilitate quicker and more efficient installations.

Descender Electrol screens are of a two-part construction,

enabling the case to be supplied at the first fix stage, followed by

the screen assembly and motor.

The product is said to be 30% quieter than standard tubular

models, and its casing is housed almost invisibly inside the ceiling

with a sliding lid providing access to the motor and the screen.

A wide choice of screen fabrics, black leader sizes, aspect ratios

(including Cinemascope 2.35:1) and powder-coated case finishes

(all available within short two week lead times) are available.

The HomeScreen Deluxe fixed-frame screens come with

low profile 8cm aluminium velvet covered frames and a Velcro

attachment mechanism, which ensures that the surface can be re-

tensioned throughout its lifespan. Habitech has standardised Matte

White and acoustically transparent High Contrast Cinema Vision

Sound fabrics with a wider choice of alternative surfaces available

to order. For high-end installations, the fixed frame, multi-format

Multi-Mask Imager screen, complete with motorised horizontal and

vertical velour masking panels, is also available from Habitech.

More Information:

Epson +44 (0)871 4237766, www.epson.co.uk

Pulse Marketing +44 (0) 8455 618 884

www.pulsemarketing.com

Midwich group +44 (0)1379 649200, www.midwich.com

Optoma +44 (0)1923 691800, www.optoma.co.uk

Habitech +44 (0)1420 540054, www.habitech.co.uk

Invision UK +44 (0)1359 270280, www.invisionuk.com

JVC +44 (0)208 4503282, www.jvc.eu

SIM2 +44 (0)1825 750850, www.sim2.co.uk

Draper group Ltd +44 (0)1536 203101

www.drapergroupltd.co.uk

Atlantik AV +44 (0)1254 822773, www.atlantikav.co.uk

genesis Technologies +44 (0)787 9412280

www.genesistechnologies.co.uk

Karma AV +44 (0)1423 358846, www.karma-av.co.uk

Paradigm AV +44 (0)1234 843388, www.rearpro.com

Armour Home +44 (0)1279 501 111

www.armourhome.co.uk

Anthem AV Solutions +44 (0)1825 750 858

www.anthemavs.co.uk

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with its new Equinox

range. Developed following

extensive consumer

research conducted by

Legrand (Vantage parent

company) the Equinox 40

four-inch and Equinox 73

seven-inch touch-screens

have been designed to offer

simple operation combined with a high level of functionality

and stylish aesthetics. Legrand says these are the first CI

products to feature a glass-to-the-edge LCD screen and the

products feature light and presence sensors, enabling them

to be programmed to respond to ambient light and/or detect

the presence of the user making sure the display is always

visible, even in the dark.

Lead marketing manager at Legrand, Richard Hayward,

says: “Many of the end users that are interested in

incorporating custom install controls in their homes have

not grown up with touch-screen technology and find the

complexity of the user interface on some systems too

difficult to use.

“With the Vantage Equinox range, we’ve kept the user

interface as simple and intuitive to use as possible and

made it exactly the same as the Equinox Apps for tablets

and smart phones putting the end user back in control of

their environment.”

The Equinox 40 provides a simple, single layer User

Interface (UI) that allows control of multiple functions, users

can gesture and swipe through the individual functions

to monitor and alter settings. The Equinox 73 provides a

three-layer UI increasing the level of functionality. Designed

to operate alongside the Equinox 40 as part of an integrated

system, the Equinox 73 provides a multi room overview

of each zone which could be the entire dwelling in an

apartment, a floor of a house or a deck of a super yacht.

Users can navigate through each of the three levels from a

summary display home page, to a full screen on one function,

to the edit mode where users can customise their system.

Richard concludes: “At Legrand, we believe that home

automation should be suitable for anyone, not just the

techno-savvy, so we’ve designed the new Vantage Equinox

units to be completely intuitive with a UI that is exactly

the same on any device. Our research demonstrated that

consumers want us to keep it simple and provide something

that can adapt and grow with their changing needs so those

have been the key development principles driving the design

of Equinox.”

Installers may have already had a sneak preview of

the Vantage Equinox touch-screens at the Asheridge

Communications stand at the Essential Install Live! South

and North shows, but more information is available on the

company website.

More information:

Legrand +44 (0)870 6099020, [email protected]

www.vantagecontrols.com

Asheridge Communications +44 (0)1494 794770

www.ashcomms.com

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EI: What are you doing right now (apart from filling this

questionnaire of course)?

IKP: We are just finishing our financial year end. This is our

fifth successful year and we are fortunate to have kept going

from strength to strength over the years. As such we have

added more services to complement our original offering of

just programming.

EI: If you were not involved in AV, what would you

be doing?

IKP: I have a bachelor of science in electronics and

communications but adore classic car restoration. I’m a

die-hard classic gear head with a particular love of Minis. I’m

currently restoring a 1977 Minivan (my first car) and a Mini 35

Special Edition, which I picked up for a steal 10 years ago.

EI: What project are you most proud of in your career

and why?

IKP: One project I was incredibly proud of was my first ever

Crestron DM Installation: We were asked by one of our

dealers to consult on this project, which was over 30,000

square feet. So we provided installation diagrams as well as

the programming and bespoke UI, which was user-based.

This allowed the users to quickly access their sources

anywhere in the property. The project went like clockwork.

Although over 40 zones, we split the system into ground and

first floor and only required a week on each floor to

fully commission.

EI: What is the worst thing (outside of your control) that

has ever gone wrong on a project?

IKP: We had been booked to start work on a large project

and due to “awkward” neighbours next door to our client,

they managed to keep stopping the whole build with endless

complaints. The project is only just finishing now, nearly two

years after we started.

EI: What one thing could the industry collectively do to

improve its standing and profitability?

IKP: I would like to see a big clamp down on companies

not equipped to install or program control systems. Over

the last four years I have seen an increase in the number of

people offering installation and programming services that

go on to win large projects only to fail to meet the client’s

expectations. This, more often than not, goes legal and

that’s when we are called in to put right what has been done

wrong. A few bad apples puts the whole industry in a

bad light.

EI: You can invite three people living or dead out for a

pint (not including family and friends) who and why?

IKP: First Billy Connelly. I have watched and respected this

great man for many years and would really like to sit down

and have a non-alcoholic drink with him. Secondly Dwayne

‘The Rock’ Johnson. As young lads both me and my

brothers were keen wrestling fans; yes we knew it was fixed

but it was great fun. Finally Geoff Capes, whose career as a

strong man I’ve watched.

EI: You can watch only one movie and listen to one

album for the rest of your life, what are they?

IKP: If I had to pick one it would have to be Aliens Special

Edition, which has 17 minutes of deleted footage and takes

the film to new dimensions. One album I have not put down

since I bought it is Daft Punk’s Random Access Memories, so

it would have to be that one.

EI: What is the next big thing in interface design/

aesthetics?

IKP: Tough one, first we need to look at the problems

with touch-panels that are currently on the market. We are

limited in how amazing we can make the interface using

the provided design tools. Compare a touch-panel to any

smartphone and tablet currently available. They already

have a cool factor, be they Android or Apple. They do it well

and they do it fast. But clients’ expectations are moving

towards this and some catching up is needed. A good way

forward is to ditch traditional concepts of how we create user

interfaces. People want to see fast and slick transitions; they

want clean, modern functional designs; they want the panel

to interact with them.

EI: Tablets/smartphones: a genuine boost to the CI

business or a necessary evil?

IKP: They have opened the door to basic Home Automation,

you can now get Apps for controlling various devices such

as SKY, TV’s, Amplifiers and AVR’s. I have spoken to people

who never really understood what I did but who now get it

and realise not only how cool it is but how it can enrich your

life. By controlling all the different technology we take for

granted, people are now seeing it is possible to do their bit

for the carbon footprint, for example.

More information: Kustomworks +44 (0)1964 775012

www.kustomworks.co.uk

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To boldly go...Iain balances Minivan restoration with maximum creativity in CI design

BACK TO THE FUTURE MANClassic cars inspire Iain K Poole, but it’s to the future the director of

Kustomworks transports himself for a glimpse of CI to come through

classics of another kind, sci-fi blockbusters like Avatar

EssentialPulse Training


Witnessing the Pulse Training Centre take shape over the

last year or so has been one of the most interesting stories

EI has ever been involved with. Mike Beatty, Pulse MD, first

revealed the plans to EI during a meeting at the company’s

previous HQ, the plans sounded highly impressive, but could

the company really pull it off?

EI’s next encounter with the training centre took place

soon after Pulse had moved into its new unit at 11 Business

Link, Parsonage Farm, Forest Hall Road, Stansted, Essex.

Although the offices were up and running, the rest of the

unit was a blank canvas. At that time, Mike gave EI a tour

of the site pointing out the yellow tape marking out where

the various areas of the facility were going to be and EI

could finally imagine how the facility would look and operate,

however there was still a massive amount of work to get

through to turn ambition into reality.

Spin forward what felt like only a few short months and

EI was the first trade publication through the door to witness

the transformation into one of the most impressive CI learning

centres in the UK. The team’s most recent visit only served

to underline just what an achievement this place is and how

installers, who are looking to get the most from their cinema

projects, should make a visit a high priority.

Entering what looks from the outside a fairly innocuous

industrial unit, the ordinary very quickly becomes

extraordinary as visitors enter the reception, which not only

offers a welcoming bar and seating area, but houses much

of the hardware that drives the centre. The reception area

serves as a hub to connect all the various other parts of the

centre with the fully equipped training room and ready to rock

Pulse Cinemas offering eight seat and two seat versions all

available on the ground floor. Also on this floor is the Pulse

Games Room and Cinema, providing an insight into how

best to deliver the kind of multi-use spaces many customers

now require. Upstairs houses the company’s main offices

from where the company assists and informs its dealers in

making the right choices for killer cinema performance. The

centre is open to installers who want to come for training

(talk to the Pulse team to book your course) but the centre is

also available for installers to bring their clients and witness

first-hand what can be achieved. EI has been at the centre

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The fully equipped training room is the start on installer’s journey to improving their cinema installs

GET SERIoUS ABoUT CInEMA WITH SUPPoRT FRoM PULSE MARKETInGThe EI team recently took a trip to the impressive Pulse Marketing

Training Facility to learn more about the resources offered to installers

by this comprehensive facility.

Visitors can also enjoy the delights of the plush two seater Pulse cinema

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when clients have been given the tour and has seen just

how impressed they are. no less impressed it has to be

said than David Kitchener, EI’s publishing director, who was

seeing the facility for the very first time. David said: “Wow

this place really is impressive, I’ve never really seen anything

like it before. It represents a serious investment on the part

of the Pulse team and I take my hat off to them for what is a

jaw dropping impact on first seeing the centre. I am sure that

Carlsberg don’t do cinema training centres, but like the old

marketing message goes, if they did, it would surely be like

this one.”

High Performance Cinemaone of the key initiatives taking place at the training centre is

the Introduction to Cinema course, the most popular in the

company’s syllabus.

Mike explains that the course is aimed at improving the

knowledge base of those new to cinema, as well as existing

cinema operators. The course has been designed to teach

the principals of cinema, rather than being product specific

and covers a huge range of topics in an easy to understand

and logical formula.

Installers will be glad to know not only their minds will

be nourished, as lunch is included on the one day course,

attendees are also given an Excel spreadsheet based room

calculator, which calculates room volume, screen size throw

distance, foot lamberts of light on the screen surface and

much more.

The day finishes with an option of staying for an evening

meal and watching a movie in the show piece eight

seater cinema.

This is a really popular option because, as Pulse points

out, many in the industry are used to watching five minute

demonstration clips on their cinema creations, but rarely

get a chance to enjoy a whole movie in a kick-ass cinema.

Having had the chance to have a play, EI highly recommends

this option. It genuinely is like being locked in the sweet shop

over night for the serious cinema fan.

The price for this course is £95.00 plus VAT per person

and attendees will be given a £50.00 discount voucher which

can be redeemed against their next Screen Research screen

order. The course also offers Five Cedia CEU points.

A preview of the training facility can be seen at the Pulse

Marketing website.

Pulse Marketing +44 (0)845 5618884

www.pulsemarketing.com

Introduction to Cinema Course: Subject AreasRoom design and layout, equipment choices, loudspeaker

crossovers, subwoofer placement, recommended screen

size, calculating throw distances, projector light output,

requirement vs screen size, anamorphic lenses, introduction

to ISF calibration, acoustic treatment, contrast ratio

explained, different, screen materials and gains, 3D - How

and Why?

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The reception area creates immediate impact as soon as visitors arrive

Installers can witness the fully operation eight seater cinema in all its glory as part of the Introduction to Cinema Course

“Wow, this place really is impressive, I’m sure that Carlsberg don’t do cinema training centres, but like the old marketing message goes, if they did...”David Kitchener, Essential Install Magazine

The Pulse team are on hand and ready to help you with your project!

@pulsecinemasT: +44 (0) 8455 618 884

www.homecinemagallery.com

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UK SHOWROOM (by appointment only)Tel: +44 (0)1245 [email protected]

Artcoustic Denmark:

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Essentialcase study


Would the client change his mind and consider the finest

home theatre system? That was the crunch question Martin

Redwood posed when tackling not just a complicated

installation but a customer in need of reassurance from the

managing director of London Home Cinema Company.

“We entered into discussions with our client around 18

months ago,” recalls Martin. “The brief was to modernise his

home with the latest AV equipment in several rooms including

a gym while it was being refurbished. He was an existing

client, but with an old cinema in a dedicated media room

installed by another dealer around 10 years ago. The system

was very poor and pretty unreliable.”

And that was the problem: “We had offered to try to sort

it out in the past, but he was so disappointed in the system

he did not think it worthwhile. We knew he had missed out

on that magical experience of witnessing a properly set-up

system and wanted him and his wife to realise what they

could expect – would he change

his mind and consider the finest

home theatre system?”

Martin turned on the charm

and flexed his technical prowess

to try and win over a client who

was smart, but not tech savvy.

Martin focused on the hub of

all that client angst, the cinema

room. In its current form, it was

rarely used so the team initially

proposed a simple home cinema

set up to replace the old one. By

this stage cabling was being laid

throughout the property.

As the building works

progressed Martin had another

punt, suggesting the client

consider making more of the

cinema room. After all, he

reasoned, the client was investing

in perfecting the design and

finishes of the rest of the house,

why not make a better job of this

room? This eventually led him to

extol the virtues of the Steinway

Lyngdorf system. But it wasn’t in

the bag yet.

What swung it Martin’s way

was the demo: “Here was a system that would sound

like nothing the client had heard before, with aesthetically

pleasing speakers and the Steinway name. Although he

was still unsure of the idea, I arranged a demonstration

with Steinway Lyngfdorf’s UK distributor at the client’s

home in Hertfordshire.”

Home demonstrations can be tricky, shifting and

configuring equipment often to tight time scales. Fortunately

the distributor, Gecko Home Cinema, bends over backwards

to help set up demos and offer advice during installation,

says Martin. The client also appreciated installer and

distributor coming together to bring the product to him.

“We didn’t have a great deal of time to show off its

true quality as the client was a busy man and time was

valuable. After we ran through the system’s features and

gave a comprehensive demonstration, however, he was

enthralled. With the client now on board and happy with the

Steinway Lyngdorf solution we redesigned the media room to

accommodate the system.

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Main feature: Lights dim, the screen comes to life and the room exudes comfort, says Martin

DECISIONS, DECISIONS...One of the biggest recent challenges for London Home Cinema

Company was convincing a wary customer just how wonderful his

custom install could be.

HD distribution offers Sky HD sources, Apple TV, Blu-ray and CCTV on any TV in the house

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“I went for Steinway because of its high volume with clear

sound capabilities, which had always stood out at trade

shows over the years. The design and branding also tick the

boxes while the client understands Steinway is a high-profile

name and expects the product to reflect this. It’s also great to

be able to show off the speakers in the room, aside from the

LCRs behind the screen.”

But this was just one element of a whole-house overhaul

to a property that was both sizeable and difficult to upgrade.

The generous proportions of the home prompted the tech

team to specify an HDMI over Cat6 matrix solution, with eight

separate rooms enjoying HD sources from multiple Sky HD

receivers, Blu-ray, Apple TV and a CCTV DVR.

All of the connected components are controlled by a

single RTI controller in the respective room, making daily

operation simple and reliable. All of the new TVs, meanwhile,

are connected to the network. So the combination of smart

TV Apps and the additional services offered through Apple

TV ensures the best multimedia experience for a client now

brimful of technological confidence.

“For the distributed music system we chose the Sonos

solution. Although primarily a wireless system we designed

the backbone to be located in the same area in the comms

room, hard wired into the house network. This resulted in

three Middle Atlantic equipment racks positioned within the

room, with separate IT, AV and home cinema spread

among them.”

Back in the cinema room, the client requested the largest

screen for his viewing distance. As Martin’s team had used

an acoustic screen it specified the in-wall version of the

LCR speakers to sit behind the projection screen. Two

boundary subwoofers in each corner, surround speakers

on the rear wall and the seating just in front proved a pitch-

perfect combination.

“We used a JVC 3D projector, a product that we are very

familiar with and for which we have many hours of experience

calibrating. Other than the projector we used a Screen

Research film screen and a Denon Blu-ray player. But it was

important to balance technology with comfort

and appearances.

“To keep the room uncluttered we put the amplifiers and

processor in the adjoining comms room, with an iPad taking

care of system control. After looking into acoustic fabric wall

coverings, the client’s wife was delighted to hear the Model

S could handle a wallpapered finish. This was important: she

wanted a pleasant, cosy snug to sit with friends rather than a

room with a studio feel.”

Ignore subtlety and aesthetics at your peril, warns Martin.

A Sonos music system was used throughout the home, but

amplifiers were tucked away discreetly in the comms room,

while a mixture of ceiling speakers and Amina plaster-in

speakers were used in rooms where decorative looks were

most important.

The HD distribution system is probably the best day-to-

day solution for the client, reckons Martin. He can watch two

Sky HD sources, Apple TV, Blu-ray and CCTV on any TV in

the house. The gym meanwhile is used heavily, with two TVs,

a Sky music channel and a well-toned sound system that

enables keep-fit fanatics to pump up the volume while they

pump iron.

“Sonos works well for us and by matching it with good

speakers and amplifiers you can specialise and tailor

outcomes. CYP HD distribution over Cat cable is the neatest

part of the project. HDBaseT technologies have really helped

the custom installer: what was impossible two years ago is

almost unbelievable in what can be done now – HD picture,

power, network and control down one cable.”

The initially wary client was not the only challenge. When

it came to the install, Martin’s team was tested by the overall

programming, which invariably takes longer than anticipated.

Little things like the CCTV DVR not

having the right resolution for the

matrix also threw up teasers and

meant it worked on some TVs but

not all of them.

“After a bit of head scratching

we added a CYP HDMI scaler

to deal with it. The client also

added extra zones toward the

end, specifically for CCTV and Sky

feeds, which we accomplished

with point-to-point CYP extenders.

As ever, getting the first fix cabling

right enabled additional functions

to be added.

“But now the project is finished,

I have two favourite aspects of the

Compact but high performance Steinway speakers blend with the textural wall finishes

Surround speakers on the rear wall and seating just in front proved a winning combination

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install: one is the point when the cinema system is used.

The lights dim, the screen comes to life and the room exudes

comfort and cosiness. My other favourite element is simply

watching the client flicking through sources on any of

his matrix-connected TVs and controlling it all with

consummate ease.

“This marks quite a transformation from when it all started.

The client is not a huge technology user but appreciates the

ease of use the systems provide. The house refurbishment

and installation are complete. The Steinway Lyngdorf room,

however, is now the most popular space in the house.”

More information:

London Home Cinema Company

+44 (0)208 3701825, www.londonhomecinema.co.uk

Gecko Inc Ltd +44 (0)845 2622882

www.geckohomecinema.com

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Steinway is a prestige name and “it’s great to be able to show off the speakers in the room”

The brief called for an uncluttered room that was more sumptuous than studio in look and feel

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EssentialWyreStorm


Pro by name, professional by nature. Pro Install AV, a

consumer electronics integrator based in Essex, has earned

a strong reputation for serving high-profile residential and

commercial clients throughout the region.

With more than seven years in the security and electronics

integration industry, the company provides custom-made

packages and expertise honed to the nth degree. The

CCTV security systems it designs and installs are of varying

complexity to blend seamlessly into almost every urban

demographic you can imagine.

Systems range from simple video surveillance packages

for small shops and larger business premises, to projects

in built-up or leafy areas. Packages use the latest haul in

CCTV security technology, Video Analytics, ANPR (Automatic

Number Plate Recognition), High Definition cameras and IP

(Internet Protocol) based equipment.

The company recently bagged a job for a six-bedroom

home in Surrey involving a whole-home custom electronic

integration. Pro Install AV had to incorporate seven-zone HD

video distribution switching integrated video sources. It had

to blend in four stereo audio zones, three 5.1 audio zones,

Crestron lighting control and automation with one centralised

equipment location.

Reputation is everything and Pro Install AV has good form. It

uses only the most reliable, industry-leading manufacturers and

equipment for projects. The WyreStorm HDBaseT

MX-0808-HDBT 8x8 touch-screen Matrix and WyreStorm 100m

HDBaseT bidirectional display receivers were chosen to drive AV

switching and control to form the heart of the integration.

“Compatibility and reliability are important considerations

for any project, as is the speed and ease of the installation

itself,” says the project’s lead integrator Sajid Qureshi. “We

have been impressed with the variety of the WyreStorm line

up and the quality of the products.

Excellent compatibility can be found

across WyreStorm ranges and with

other manufacturers’ products.

“In addition, the support we received

before and during this particular job

from WyreStorm staff was excellent.

All in all it was it was exactly what you

would want from an installation.”

The WyreStorm 8x8 HDBaseT

matrix was used to transmit full 1080p HD video, HD

audio, Ethernet and bidirectional control. This was done

via IR from a centralised AV location to displays located

up to 100m away using unshielded or shielded Cat5e/

Cat6 cable. Additional control was made achievable

via RS232 including full compatibility with leading control

systems.

Sajid observes: “The WyreStorm HDBaseT matrix was

perfect for achieving best performance in video distribution

and integration required by the client for their budget. As the

whole house was to be controlled via panels and a Crestron

3-Series control system, the compatibility of WyreStorm’s

HDBaseT matrix with all connected devices was instrumental

in achieving this objective.”

Several HD sources include multiple SKY HD, PlayStation

3 consoles, a media server and CCTV. Transmissions are

switched and distributed to displays in different zones via

the 8x8 matrix and HDBaseT display receivers. Control of

all sources and displays from any location in the house is

possible with bidirectional IR and serial control integration

with the Crestron system.

The living room boasts a Panasonic 55vt50 flat panel

and a 3M recessed in-ceiling screen with a trigger, as well

as a JVC X30 3D projector on a motorised lift with trigger. A

range of flat panels vary in make and size from 40in to 55in

in the loft space, front lounge, kitchen and master bedroom.

The home CCTV system meanwhile is integrated into the

entertainment system, complete with a Redcare monitored

grade 2 security alarm and intercom.

Finally, Pro Install AV couldn’t resist leaving its calling

card with one last classy flourish. A smart bathroom mirror

TV allows the client to view any source connected to the

WyreStorm HDBaseT matrix at the touch of a button from the

comfort of the bath tub. This final stamp of luxury ensured that

this WyreStorm-powered AV, CCTV and lighting total solution

that not only met client expectations – it surpassed them.

More information: Pro Install AV +44 (0)208 5144481

www.proinstallav.co.uk

More information: WyreStorm +44 (0)1793 230343

www.wyrestorm.com

Pro Install AV turned to WyreStorm to get the job done

PRo INSTAll AV PARTNERS WYRESToRMWhen a six-bedroomed property was in-line for a sophisticated AV make over, WyreStorm was at the heart of the solution.

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Essentialtouch-screens and interfaces


Habitech has launched Stream Flow 7, an HD touch panel

of the Android variety, designed to enhance a wide range

of systems in new and legacy installations. The panel is

compatible with Control4, Crestron, AMX, Bitwise, RTI, Nuvo

and Sonos, is equipped with a 1280x800 HD display and

mounts in a wall box as small as UK single/25mm deep, but

also has fitting options for double-gang UK and Double-J US

wall boxes. The mounting design also allows for the panel to

be offset from the back-box horizontally or vertically to avoid

door frames or switches.

The display is manufactured from scratch-resistant

glass and is encased in a solid aluminium bezel. Available

in a choice of satin or dark aluminium finishes, Flow7 runs

Android 4.2 with a quadcore processor and 16GB RAM.

There is also an integral front-facing camera together with

Bluetooth and Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n for use with control system

applications. The panel is powered by PoE, allowing a single

CAT5/6 cable to be used in conjunction with a PoE switch

or injector, which converts the supply to a high current

safety protected 5V 2.1A system. In the event of a power

failure, Flow7 reverts to its battery. The Wake Lock - Power

Management App allows the unit to maintain power and

continuously run applications for devices around the home.

AMX argues its Modero S Series touch panel family is the

ideal choice for residential projects. The range is designed to

offer a new user interface combined with AMX functionality

and reliability all at a competitive price point. Features include

dedicated control, 24 bit colour depth, streaming video

and a multi-surface mount solution that allows installation

on practically any surface (table top is also available). The

S Series is available in 10.1in, 7in and 4.3in models. Also

available is the Modero X Series G5 touch-panels which

offer a higher level of functionality and specification. On

the outside the line remains basically the same as previous

models, however functionality has been improved to

include the ability to run Apps and browse the Web while

simultaneously utilising home automation capabilities. In

addition to implementing a new G5 graphics engine, AMX

has also quadrupled the processing power with a Quad Core

Processor, which it says is the fastest in the industry. AMX

says it has also improved life for the installer by adding the

ability to deploy and update touch panel files from a network

URL to simplify touch panel file management. AMX sales from

Habitech are supported by training, in-house system design,

project drawings, system programming and user interface

design.

Available via Invision, RTI has just introduced the KX-2

in-wall control panel. RTI says the KX-2’s elegant design

maintains the perfect balance between programmable

hard buttons and display size. At 2.8in, the LCD screen is

designed to be small enough to blend in, yet provides the

resolution necessary for displaying custom buttons, text and

graphics. The unit offers a proximity sensor and an infrared

output port for direct control of almost any AV component or

lighting system up to 300 metres over Cat5e. The controller’s

12 hard buttons and graphic interface are fully programmable

using RTI’s Integration Designer software and the integrated

10/100Base-T Ethernet port with PoE provides flexibility.

When used with RTI accessories, the unit is capable of

infrared routing, relay control, power sensing and advanced

two-way communications via Ethernet and RS-232.

Moving up the range, the KX7 touch-screen is a wall-

mounted product with a slim profile, framing a control

interface that can be customised. The 7in LCD screen allows

screen swiping for page navigation and the KX7 also has

built-in infrared communication. Video inputs make it possible

to view analogue video while an Ethernet connection enables

functions such as viewing IP security cameras, surfing the

Web and two-way control. This unit can also be combined

with RTI accessories to achieve control and feedback from

other devices. Composite, S-video and component video

inputs provide video at up to 576p resolution and the KX7 is

outfitted with both wired and

wireless Ethernet.

RTI has also entered

the world of Apps with

the RTiPanel, which is

customisable using RTI

software offering the

same control experience

RTI remote controls offer,

running on the Apple iPad,

iPod Touch, iPhone and

Android devices.

Available from Aldous

Systems is the new Leviton

OmniTouch 7 touch-

screen offering capacitive

interaction across its 7in

HD screen. Featuring large,

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what’s on offer in the bespoke interface market.

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recognisable icons, the screen allows users to arm or disarm

their Leviton security system, alert emergency personnel, lock

or unlock doors and view IP or analogue surveillance video.

The device also features slider bars that adjust individual

light levels from zero to 100%; control up to 64 thermostats

to manage humidity settings and additional systems like

irrigation, ventilation and window coverings. The unit also

acts as an interface to Leviton’s Hi-Fi 2 Distributed Audio

System or a compatible system.

The device allows users to customise and incorporate

their connected devices – such as additional lights,

thermostats or cameras – with a swipe on the screen. Two

digital MEMS microphones along with a built-in amplifier and

speaker improve noise and echo cancellation.

Available from AWE, the URC TKP-7000 in-wall touch-

screen features a 7in, capacitive 1024 x 600 colour screen

offering control of entertainment, lighting, heating and

security. The TKP-7000 offers full graphic feedback from

URC and compatible third-party devices and when combined

with URC cameras, can display live video.

Mal Fisher, technical manager at AWE, says: “Aside from

its stylish design and intuitive GUI, the fact the TKP-7000

needs just a single Cat5 cable for installation is extremely

useful, as it communicates via wired LAN and can also be

programmed off the premises via the Internet. This provides

the end user with fantastic customer service, allowing the

installer to update remotely and if needs be, troubleshoot

off-site for minimal disruption.”

The unit features intuitive ‘swipe’ or ‘flick’ navigation

menus and pop-up shortcuts allow the user to save up to six

common devices and activities for easy one-touch selection.

A customisable status bar, allows users to see all pertinent info

(weather, time, door info and climate) and the rooms menu

can temporarily link different rooms or areas of a Total Control

system for music listening, alongside a snapshot of what’s

going on in every room/zone. Additionally, by tapping on a

room - the TKP-7000 converts into a controller for that area.

Power can be supplied via a single Ethernet cable

connected to a PoE router/switch, or a PoE injector and the

unit supports up to 255 devices (255 pages per device) with

macros up to 255 steps.

Jacob Herdus, technical support and AV engineer at

install company, London AV Setup, is definitely a fan: “With

their simple design, coupled with real world reliability -

URC touch-screens offer a lot to the CI market. They have

done and continue to maintain a good balance between

custom buttons on a GUI and always useful hard buttons.

Programming of URC equipment as a whole is quick and

intuitive, with a good factory database and the ability to

handle advanced macros with ease. URC touch-screens

bring simplicity when building complex systems with multiple

components and having a reliable distributor such as AWE

nearby to central London is a massive plus.”

Mal concludes: “With an RRP of just £830 including

VAT, this really does change the game in premium user

interfaces and it fits well in both residential and commercial

applications.”

Touch-screen control from SavantSince dropping production of its own touch-screens in favour

of iOS devices, Savant (available from RGB) has introduced

its TrueControl app for the iPad, which the distributor says

runs much faster and smoother than most competing

systems, due to being a client to a GUI hosted in a powerful

Apple Mac mini running the Savant system.

David Webster, chief technology officer at RGB, says:

“The next step was the TrueControl II App, which is tailored

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for the smaller screen resolution of the iPod touch and

iPhone, and then the TrueImage option for the iPad App

was added. This allows the user to navigate and control

their environment using actual photographs of the room,

which can be touched, pinched and zoomed using familiar

Apple gestures.

“Uniquely upon touching light fittings in the picture not

only do the actual room lights turn react, but the photograph

morphs to show the room with the changed lighting levels.

In fact if the room lighting can change colour then a simple

press and hold on the iPad screen will display a popover that

has sliders for red, green and blue levels that not only change

the room lights, but morphs the room photograph to be

matching colours too. Amazing!”

Although the appearance of Savant’s iOS Apps are

automatically generated from templates by the Savant

RacePoint Blueprint programming software, it is possible

for the dealer to customise graphics, layouts and functions.

However, the default Savant templates use sliding ‘docks’ to

select categories (like watch or listen) and to select services

(like DVD or radio) in a way familiar to Apple users.

David adds: “Anyone that has experience of legacy

control systems will know that any changes to the touch

screen usually need the programmer to implement them.

This can be inconvenient and expensive, especially for minor

alterations like changing the icons on buttons for favourite TV

stations, or even changing the channel number whenever the

EPG line-up gets the inevitable shuffle.

“So Savant has added these features to their TrueControl

App for the end user to do themselves - if they wish. They have

also added the ability for them to load their own pictures as

backgrounds and even create custom categories. The latter

makes it easy to create new buttons in the categories dock with

their chosen appearance and selection of activities, perfect for

when granny comes to stay and needs simpler choices!”

The TrueControl App also provides easy access and

control of the Savant SmartView Tiling function which

allow up to nine HD video sources to appear as tiled video

windows on a single HD display.

Expert interfaces

A phenomenon that continues to grow is the provision of

‘off the shelf’ GUI’s and interfaces which can come in a

wide variety of standard or bespoke designs. One of the

companies operating in this sector is Custom Code Crafters

or C3. Rob Andrews from the company says: “At C3, we

have a mantra that all of the interfaces we produce have to

be easily controllable by anyone, not just those with a firm

grasp of technology. Having a complete high-end automated

solution is one thing, but it becomes worthless if the client

has no idea how to control it.”

Rob explains: “One of the most important things to

consider is ‘what does the user need to be able to see and

access at a given time?’ But also, more importantly ‘what

does the user not need to see and access at a given time?’

Some interfaces bombard the user with information. Whilst

this can be great if they know exactly what they are looking

for, it can also be detrimental to the experience.

“This can be further exacerbated by too many colours, too

many fonts or simply giving the user too much control. Building

on this philosophy, our latest user interface takes this to the

next level. ‘Glide’ is available now for both iPad and iPhone

using CommandFusion’s iViewer platform. It combines an

extremely modern flat look and feel, with an easy to use and

intuitive menu. The result is a user interface which works with

an outstanding level of efficiency and clarity.”

Rob says: “The concept for the template is built around

three things. Simple iconography is used to highlight zones

and devices which the user is able to control. These icons

were created from the ground up and were constantly

simplified and re-worked until we were sure they were

both highly intelligible and great to look at. Clean, elegant

typography really does work to give the template stunning

clarity. It is amazing how the simple process of selecting

the right font can give the whole design a higher level of

comprehension. A subtle colour system has been added to

change the background of the interface depending on which

zone the user has selected. The user learns fast which zone

they have control of depending on this simple colour change,

it works fantastically well.”

The company also has demos available to download so

installers can see the platforms in

actions.

iRemote from Lears

International creates control

interfaces based on remote

layouts already familiar to the client

on their favourite Apple device

(with Android coming soon).

To get started, all installers

need to do is fill in a simple

config spread-sheet describing

what’s involved and in as little

as 48 hours iRemote can create

the interface and the code. The

company says that 60% margin is

available on the products and free

online updates over the first 12

months addressing details such

as the correction of Sky channel

codes for new or changed channel

numbers are included.

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The company already has a fully functioning iOS7 version

and the next initiative will see V5 (end of Q4 2013) which will

offer improved feedback (double checking that commands

have been sent and the relevant devices have received them)

as well as the ability to simply swipe back to the current input

source. The new version will also offer Lutron HomeWorks

QS implementation and a ‘Super Macros’ facility for mutli-

function control. There will also be Fine Tuning Remote - a

secret swipe, which takes the techno user to a virtual remote

allowing fine control of their AV kit.

Kustomworks says it champions good user interface

design and the use of modern graphics, which have been

designed to fit the user interface correctly.

Iain K Poole, director at the company, says: “you could

have an amazingly well programmed system which does very

complex functions, but if it doesn’t look stunning and the

whole family cannot use it without reading a manual, then

you have failed. Good interface design is intuitive, it keeps the

choices simple and concise.

“Over the years we have fine-tuned this part of our

business and invested heavily into graphic design and

user interaction, we go through rigorous testing with all

our concept user interfaces at all levels, from children to

grandma, to ensure all users of all ages ‘get it’.”

Kustomworks has two simple approaches. The company

can provide ‘stock’ graphics, which have been used on other

projects. Normally two or three different stock image designs

are on offer which are updated each year, however the

company can also provide a completely bespoke approach.

Ian says: “We can work closely with

our integrator’s client to create a bespoke

interface which is personal just to them.

This ensures that the client is getting a truly

original user interface. When we are talking

about a prestigious house or yacht I find

that the offer of this service is key and sets

you above the rest. Some clients have even

provided basic drawings and story boards

showing how they want their system to work.

“We then create concept artwork for the

user interface using industry recognised

software, in our case we love Adobe and as

such work in illustrator and Photoshop, this

ensures anything we create can be correctly

scaled to any size and will be displayed

without jagged edges or distortion.

“All our work is then sent to the client

for approval, the client can then get a feel for what the panel

will look like at the correct size. We send either PDF’s to be

viewed on a tablet or PC or we can send an image of the

touch-panel at the correct resolution for the product it is to

be loaded on.”

Other services available include Custom Icon Creation,

creating just about anything into a fully realised icon.

Another exponent in this felid is Touch Panel Control

(TPC). With an emphasis on providing AMX users the best

in bespoke interfaces, the company’s TPControl offering

now integrates across all Windows 8 platforms, including

Windows 8 desktop and Windows RT tablets and with the

introduction of the new Metro UI features, a user can ‘snap’

TPControl for Windows 8 to the side of the panel and run two

applications at the same time, side-by-side.

The company says iOS7 has introduced new features

and enhancements and TPControl v2.4.2.0+ supports these

changes, visiting the website will provide a smooth upgrade

path. TPC says its AMX subpage support is fully integrated

with its iOS App for Apple devices meaning installers can make

full use of these attractive scrolling regions in their designs.

The company’s TPCloud service provides management and

deployment of devices within each remote AMX system offering

‘push’ messaging to apply updates to devices and send custom

messages, sharing of tokens and management of projects and

uploading of multiple TP4 files and profile settings.

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Kustomworks can provide a GUI’s based on stock icons or a completely bespoke interface created from scratch

More information:

Custom Code Crafters +44 (0)1255 862850

www.customcodecrafters.com

AMX +44 (0)1904 343100, www.amx.com

Invision UK +44 (0)1359 270280, www.invisionuk.com

Lears International (iRemoteControl)

+44 (0)208 4204333, www.iRemoteControl.co.uk

Touch Panel Control + 44 (0)207 1382789

www.touchpanelcontrol.com

Kustomworks +44 (0)964 775012

www.kustomworks.co.uk

Aldous Systems Europe Ltd: +44 (0)1296 719582,

www.aldoussystems.co.uk

AWE Europe +44 (0)1372 729995

www.awe-europe.com

Habitech +44 (0)1420 540054, www.habitech.co.uk

RGB Coomunications +44 (0)1488 73366

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EI: Can you explain the main features and functionality

available on the new KX2 and KX7 controllers?

David Meyerowitz (DM): “The capacitive touch-screens offer

more accurate control, high resolution screens deliver clear

text and graphics and the KX-2 features programmable hard

buttons as well as touch-screen control. The KX-7 features

composite video inputs and both are PoE Powered.

EI: What improvements/changes do they offer on

previous models?

DM: Improved resolution and colour depth, capacitive touch-

screens giving a more reactive surface, which allows swiping

function on pages.

EI: Tell us about the new RTI App, what does this offer

the installer and end user?

DM: “It offers the same intuitive control experience RTI

remote controls offer, running on an Apple or Android smart

phone or tablet device. Providing secure local or remote

access to an RTI XP series control processor from any

Internet connection, the RTiPanel allows for LAN control via

Wi-Fi and WAN control off site. Users can view and adjust

thermostats, monitor security systems and turn off lights, in

addition to controlling their AV electronics, from the office, on

vacation, or virtually anywhere in between.”

EI: Has the move into the sector of tablets been a help

to RTI, resulting in an ‘as well as’ situation rather than an

‘instead of’?

DM: “Sometimes it’s an instead of. But as with any

manufacturer, RTI needs to be able to integrate otherwise

people will simply buy another product. The good news is

customers are realising the limitations of the iPad as a control

device and are starting to come back to the conventional

handheld or in-wall controller as a primary control device and

only using the iPad occasionally. The downfall with the iPad

is in fact its portability. With the iPad able to be anywhere you

can’t always guarantee your iPad is in the same place

you left it.”

EI: As well as the supply of the products themselves,

what does Invision add to the RTI proposition?

DM: “We offer three levels of training on the products from

a product introduction webinar, to full day training sessions

on programing. We offer a higher margin pricing structure

for accredited installers (those that have done training and

purchased demo kit). Also we are a registered service partner

with RTI so we offer repair services for the products.”

EI: What technical support or programming assistance is

available on the new products and RTI in general?

DM: “We have a comprehensive training programme backed

up by a technical regional & internal sales team who are all able

to offer support and design assistance. We also use remote

access software to take direct control over a dealer’s computer

to help with any programing issues they may be having and if

we cannot resolve any issue remotely we will attend site.”

EI: Can you sum up why you feel installers should

choose RTI over other control options?

DM: “Greater choice of handsets and in-wall controllers, fully

customisable graphics, cheaper price point, intuitive award

winning programing software. Not available online!”

EI: What is coming next from RTI in terms of upgrades or

new products?

DM: “More new remotes & in-walls controllers on the way

(2014 release). Exciting updates to the programing platform,

including, cloud capability for remote access, system storage,

remote updating, on-screen display control interface, audio

and video distribution solution (2014 release).

“Also new Multiroom Amplifiers delivering IP Control, zone

pre-outs added (AD-4x), input trim level adjustment (2014

release). There is also a new CX-7 Countertop Controller

(based on KX-7) available early next year, which offers added

video and audio inputs, integrated speaker and microphone.”

More information: Invision UK +44 (0)1359 270280

www.invisionuk.com

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David Meyerowitz explains the advancements available from the RTI platform


INVISIoN AND RTI CoMBINE PoWER AND PERFoRMANCEDavid Meyerowitz, sales specialist at Invision UK, introduces EI to

some of the latest touch-screens from RTI.

The KX7 offers power and poise


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developed: “Since our agreement started we have focused

heavily on providing installers and integrators across the

UK with comprehensive HDMI and HDBaseT training. This

has significantly increased the awareness and confidence in

specifying CYP solutions at all ends of the AV spectrum in

the UK.

“From large HDBaseT Matrix solutions for large scale

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SONOS sales, CYP has quickly become an integral part

of our Digital Home business. With a roadmap of over 30

new products in the next three months and a whole host of

new training courses and road shows planned for 2014, our

positive momentum with CYP is set to continue.”

Richard explains: “These events will deliver a ‘hands on’

experience of new CYP HDBaseT solutions and also provide

a technical insight into the technology and support structures

available to installers from CYP. CU stocks the entire range of

CYP products and can provide next day delivery and support

to trade customers throughout the UK.

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Recently there was a launch of something different for our

industry. Something that, I believe, is approaching a significant

change in attitude and approach to what we do. And, something

I believe has been a long time coming. At the vanguard of that

‘something’ is Crestron UK opening a showroom to the public in

swanky young Chelsea; a place where the concept of Custom

Install will become a hands-on affair for everyone who crosses the

threshold of this most impressive of shops.

If you pay a visit to Crestron on the top floor of the shopping

arcade at Chelsea Harbour, the first thing you’ll be struck by

is the warmth of the entire layout - and this will stay with you

for some time after you leave. Straight away it feels calm. In

some way it feels beguiling. And here’s the key word: feel. This

is the elusive ‘something’ to which I referred in my opening

words and it’s the new angle that we should all be addressing.

How does what we do make the client feel? How many times

have you, as a Custom Install engineer, or a control system

programmer, asked yourself that question? How often do your

project schedules even give you enough time to ask yourself

that question? Well, we have to consider this now. Crestron

recognises this and what it has just pulled off in Chelsea is pretty

much a game changer for most CI companies I would suggest.

Notably, the first thing that strikes you about the

promotional material relating to this launch is the very strong

association with Louise Bradley’s Interior Architecture

and Design practice, based on the Fulham Road. It is this

company that has taken the Crestron ethos and softened

it at the new showroom, virtually converted it in fact, from

something angular and rigid into something warm and tactile.

And it works extremely well.

At the recent press launch, Crestron bigwigs Robin

van Meeuwen and Randy Klein spoke of Lifestyle

Technology and how this was a concept gathering

pace within the Crestron framework. Well this has

not been lost on many of us for a long time now and

almost from the moment I stepped in to this industry

at the end of the 90s, I recognised instinctively how

systems needed to entice users into being bold about

their choices. Systems need to be friendly. People, generally,

don’t like technology. We do: us lot in CI think technology is a

blast – but we’re not selling to ourselves are we. We’re selling

to people who don’t share our boyish regard for all things that

judder and beep, we’re selling largely to households where

three-quarters of the occupants will be children and/or female

and where they don’t see the need for technology simply for its

own sake. And so the idea is to make it more user friendly; and

Crestron’s new showroom is a complete coup, as far as that is

concerned.

Everything the company currently manufactures is on display.

I’ve focussed here quite heavily on the residential aspect to its

operation, but mock up corporate spaces are in evidence too,

with a makeshift office and boardroom exhibiting all the new

Crestron / Microsoft Lync VC packages and with the ubiquitous

Fusion suite of software Roomview and Energy Management

facilities on show as well. And then there is Crestron’s lighting

products – adaptable, flexible and easy to program.

But mostly everything about the new showroom is very

definitely and unashamedly, oriented towards the residential and

marine markets. The focus of the whole project is significantly

engaged upon making clients feel good about what they see

and feel when they walk in to the place. Without wanting to

place too much emphasis on this I do - in many respects - see

this as being tantamount to nothing less than an aesthetic

revolution. This is a blurring of the line between the rigidity of

technology and the comfort and the spontaneity of everyday

life. And this is a grey area that signifies some kind of Holy Grail

in many walks of modern life. Apple sussed this years ago, how

to meld electronics with lifestyle requirements and we’ve all

been playing catch up ever since. But with the opening of the

Crestron Showroom in Chelsea Harbour, this company has now

signalled strongly how far it is prepared to go to consolidate that

same philosophy and to steal back some of the ground taken

by other major electronics manufacturers.

Cliff Stammers of OXBERRY Ltd can be contacted on

+44 (0)7801 298471, [email protected], www.oxberry.net

@OxberryLimited

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Cliff argues Crestron is looking to genuinely merge lifestyle and technology with its new Chelsea experience

ROOM AT THE TOPEI regular and expert Crestron programmer, Cliff Stammers, provides

some thoughts garnered from the new Crestron demonstration suite.

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Accessible through mobile applications, GeoOP

is designed to take full advantage of smart

devices to replace manual, inefficient, paper-

based and hard to manage workflow systems.

Office and mobile workers with GeoOP, in real

time on the spot, create, assign and schedule

jobs and complete invoices, issue quotes and

fully cost everything. The company says all

this saves trade and service businesses time,

increases their productivity, speeds up cash

flow and raises customer satisfaction.

GeoOP integrates with business products

such as Xero, Freshbooks, Unleashed, iAuditor,

Navman and Snitch and currently has has over

4,000 paying users spread around the UK, USA

and Europe. Its headquarters and development

base is in Auckland with offices in Sydney, Melbourne and

the UK.

GeoOP is available through the Apple App Store, Google

Play and from the GeoOP website. Businesses sign up for

a free 30 day trial and are operational within hours. The

company says return on investment by using GeoOP is

significant with no joining, maintenance or upgrade costs.

The team from Option One Communications (former

Day in the Life interviewees) are keen users of the system.

Liam Holley, director at the company describes the moment

his company started using GeoOP as: “like a light being

switched on.” Suddenly he and his business partner Lee

Jacobs could both see all the information about the jobs they

were completing and didn’t have to waste time organising

things through unconnected systems. Total visibility of job

status was cited as one of the most key features that GeoOP

offered, dramatically improving the efficiency, productivity and

bottom line of the business.

With long experience in the communications and AV

areas, Lee and Liam are both technologically savvy, but found

they were frequently using a whiteboard to organise jobs

and multiple phone calls to coordinate activity. The computer

software they used to schedule work and complete invoicing

was not integrated and unavailable remotely.

Lee says: “It was a nightmare really. We used to scribble

down information on bits of paper as jobs came in and we

didn’t always know what the other person was doing. The

parts list for some jobs was massive and we had to manually

create estimates for each individual job – which could

take hours.”

Liam was recommended GeoOP by his brother who was

an electrician and had used the system for his work.

“It was like night and day,” says Liam. “Suddenly we

had total visibility in terms of what each other was doing.

Everything was available remotely, which was important

because we’re both on the road most of the time.” Since jobs

were recorded and scheduled automatically, there was no

need for the frequent phone calls and texts the partners had

previously used to coordinate work. The GPS tracking and

map integration offered by GeoOP was also very handy since

both men travel about 25 miles around the vicinity of Bath

and they are frequently going to sites they are unfamiliar with.

“The push pins in the map report are also fantastic,” says

Liam, “it’s really great to see the regions you work most in so

you can set marketing for those areas.”

Along with making the business more efficient, GeoOP

has also helped to provide a better service to Option One’s

customers. “GeoOP provides us with a standardised,

preformatted template for estimates that we can send out

automatically to customers,” says Liam. “It’s easy to use and

gives the business a more professional look and feel.”

Both Liam and Lee say GeoOP is very user friendly when

it comes to adding parts to a job estimate and adjusting

the margins. “Creating job estimates used to be really

time-consuming,” says Lee, “larger jobs have an enormous

number of parts and it could take us hours to work out a

quote. Now it only takes about 10 minutes – when you do

three or four big estimates a week, the time-savings really

add up.”

Summing up, Liam says: “Ultimately, the communication

between the two of us is much better. So we’re better able

to schedule jobs and coordinate our work. It’s just a smarter

way of working which means we are free to focus on the core

of the business and grow the company.”

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In an increasingly wireless world,

installers have had to embrace

new technologies and although

the performance of some

wireless products has been

rather hit and miss, Ruckus

has gained a good reputation

for consistency and reliability.

Working with Habitech, the brand has applied its wide and

successful experience in commercial network design to the

task of making wireless effective in the home.

Eddie explains: “Many of our clients in the enterprise

sector were demanding installs with fewer access points,

better coverage and more capacity. We realised that these

attributes would also be useful in the residential sector, and

that the technologies we created for commercial installs

could be just as powerful in CI, where the demand for

capacity is increasing.”

The company has set about creating a range of products

suitable for the home. Eddie says: “We’re supplying a range

that delivers ease of set up with excellent reliability using a

signal technology that self-organises and protects the signals

for a solution, requiring no expert knowledge of networking but

which achieves the performance that residential installers need.

“Ruckus invests massively in our R&D programs. All we

do is wireless networks, so the technology is in our company

DNA, giving us the confidence not only to produce reliable

products, but to see exactly where the market and the

technology are heading.”

Setting the standardUndoubtedly, one of the big stories in terms of wireless

technology has been the development of the 802.11ac

standard, a new wireless platform designed to provide high-

throughput networks on the 5GHz band and promising to

increase dramatically the capacity of products and networks

using the standard. Manufacturers have begun production

of 11ac capable products and the first iteration provides

a connection rate of 1.3 Gigabits per second. Eddie says:

“11ac is a significant evolution of the current 11n standard.

Working in 5GHz means the technology can offer many more

channels, less interference and as a result more capacity.

The 11ac system uses 256-bit QAM (Quadrature Amplitude

Modulation) as opposed to 128-bit QAM, which is typical

in products available currently. Potentially, 256-bit QAM can

offer a 33% increase in throughput, however this is achievable

across limited range of 10-12 metres and requires very good

RF conditions (low interference). The new standard will also

eventually support up to eight MIMO (Multiple-Input Multiple-

Output) streams, more than doubling the current three

streams and will also support Multi-User MIMO that will allow

simultaneous communication with up to eight client devices.”

A cautionary noteHowever Eddie warns that even though 11ac sounds great

on paper and is already receiving publicity, the new standard

needs to be approached with caution, at least initially.

The technology will become available in two separate roll

outs. Beginning this year the first phase offers three spatial

streams, 80MHz channels and 256-bit QAM capability, but

in order to work, the standard requires the installation of new

wireless access points and new compatible client devices.

The second phase in 2H/2014 ups the ante, offering the full

capability of 11ac with up to eight spatial streams, 80 and

160 MHz channels, 256-bit QAM and the boost in MIMO

capabilities. Eddie explains that this second roll out will again

require new wireless infrastructure and all-new client devices.

“We are certain that 11ac will become the de-facto standard.

However, for now our advice to installers is to use the current

11n technology, which should be sufficient for most domestic

needs and wait until the new standard is properly embedded,

along with more client products that can actually take

advantage of the improved capacity.

“Install too early and there’s a good chance you’ll be providing

a system that cannot effectively be used by the client products

going into the property. As the standard beds in over the next

three years, the potential for a genuine upgrade with new access

points serving a multitude of new client devices will become a

reality. Inevitably there will be a wave of new

products that can take advantage of 11ac,

but right now, it’s early days.”

For its part, Ruckus says it will have a

program of 11ac products to meet the first

phase from Q1 of 2014, its first offering

being the ZoneFlex R700 802.11ac AP

For more information and support talk to

Habitech +44 (0)1420 540054

www.habitech.co.uk

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Ruckus is making powerful wireless networking technology easier to use and more reliable

WHAT’S THE RUCkUS!Eddie Felmer, Ruckus’ technical director, UK & Northern Europe,

offers a note of caution about the new 11ac standard, billed by many

as the future of wireless networks.

It’s early days with 11ac, so Eddie advises to let the market evolve before taking the plunge

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Essentialin-depth product report

To check out the performance

of the latest generation of

the MRX Gen Receivers

Tom advises: “Because

the receivers excel at film

and music I always use

something powerful on

both eye and ear when it

comes to choosing a piece

of music or film for demos.

The opening five minutes of The

Day After Tomorrow is an all-time

favourite. That sweeping orchestral

score followed by a bold action

sequence offers great dynamics for

the sub and eye candy for

the display.”

Just like all the best sequences,

this one took plenty of working.

The first generation of Anthem MRX AV receivers was

launched three years ago and quickly gained a reputation

for delivering strong audio performance with realistic power

ratings, good integration and exceptional reliability, says Tom,

itching to give the second generation yet another The Day

After Tomorrow spin.

For this latest generation of Anthem A/V receivers – the

MRX 310, MRX 510 and MRX 710 - builds on the platform

but adds enhancements such as IP control, 4K upscaling

and pass through. It increases HDMI connections to eight

inputs (seven on MRX 310) and dual outputs, ensuring

improvements to proprietary room correction software ARC

1M and adding bi-amping capability.

“These products are robust, with the new generation

adding IP control to the RS-232 and IR control of the first

generation. Drivers for the major control systems will also be

available for the new MRX range. Set up of Anthem receivers

meanwhile is flexible, with the ability to set up each source

independently and to have up to 20 input configurations.

“The ARC 1M software is also good for adding value. The

set up process is quick yet can make a huge performance

improvement. It also offers the ability to easily customise

the sound performance to suit the client’s individual tastes

from within the software. Finally, the new graph functionality

provides a useful hand over document to show ‘before and

after’ room-measurement graphs.”

Set up may be quick and flexible, but Anthem AV

Solutions is strong on technical support, offering a dedicated

UK service department, on-site training and support.

Regional account managers often lend demonstration

products and from the start of 2014, the company will run a

dedicated Anthem MRX GEN 2 training course from a new

experience centre in East Sussex.

Other advantages for installers and customers include

the iOS (Apple) and Android Apps, a boon if there is no

control system fitted or if the specified control system is

not yet commissioned or is being amended. The Anthem

Room Correction (ARC) 1M system proprietary room

compensation software meanwhile has won awards as

a standalone product.

“Simply put, it significantly improves the audio

performance of the system by compensating for the effects

of the room. It is very different to other systems used by

competitor receiver brands because the analysis is run on

a connected PC to give much greater processing power

allowing for multiple microphone measurements. This

enables peaks and nulls to be identified and corrected.

“The new ARC 1M is specifically designed for the new

MRX range and has more filters and tighter tolerances. It

connects via Ethernet, allows the printing of personalised

graphs directly from the software and has the ability to see

the filters being applied. Running the new ARC 1M software

is now much faster, with a typical set-up taking less than

half the time.”

But the crucial test is feedback from beta tests, which has

to be good. Installers are not short of choice on receivers so

the MRX family must stand out on performance, integration

and function. Anthem says, fortunately, there are no

unnecessary, expensive consumer add-on features, such as

Airplay or Spotify and no unnecessary DSP modes such as

‘church’ 1-10, good news for beta and beyond.

All the omens are positive, insists Tom: “The first

generation of Anthem A/V receivers proved reliable in the

field, while maintaining price points and desirability for three

years. Installers can therefore specify the new MRX range

in long-lead-time jobs confident the value and model will be

maintained. There are other noteworthy features.

“The new Anthem receivers and ARC 1M software have

been designed in Canada at PARC, the Paradigm Advanced

Research Centre, run by Paradigm, the parent company

of Anthem. The first generation receivers has been in full

development ever since its launch and the new design has

been heavily influenced by all the customer feedback from

the first generation.

Anthem Anthem AV Solutions +44 (0)1825 750858

www.anthemavs.co.uk

THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW TODAYIt has taken three years to arrive but the second generation of

MRX Gen Receivers was worth the wait thanks to host of clever

enhancements, insists Tom Garrett of Anthem AV Solutions.

ARC 1M system room compensation software has won awards as a standalone product

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HOORAY FOR AVRs:FEATURES AND FUNCTIONALITY ABOUND

THE BIG PICTURE:GET THE MOST FROM PROJECTORS AND SCREENS

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Atlona connectivity solutions are developed and engineered for the pros: the ease and simplicity that installers and integrators rely on, with the features

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We innovate switchers, extenders, and distribution amplifiers with longer distance capabilities and more flexible options for control. Our solutions are

easier to integrate and operate, so classrooms or campuses, medical, hospitality, or digital signage projects, hit the right price points. Visit Atlona.com or

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ESSEntIal InStall Training DiaryEvery month Essential Install provides installers with a rundown of the

key training events. If you have anything you would like to add to the

diary, contact Daniel Sait on +44 (0)7814 859101 or email

[email protected]

The Armour Home Training Academy – Course Dates

For more information and to book:01279 501111 // www.armourhome.co.uk/training T R A I N I N G A C A D E M Y

Systemline Modular IntroductionDATES: 10th Dec, 28th Jan, 25th Feb 11th March, Bishops Stortford

LEVEL: ENTRY

DURATION: 1 DAY

COURSE FEE: £150

Description

Systemline Modular is not available without completion of this course. We will discuss the advantages of a completely Cat5 wired system and how Modular is able to distribute audio with hi-fi sound using this well known data cable. Each component of Modular single source is discussed in depth and how they work together to complete a system. Each delegate will work on one of our training systems for a complete ‘hands on’ experience.

Skills gained•Ability to sell multi-room audio systems

• Plan and pre-wire Modular systems using Cat5 Termination of Cat5 to speakers, keypads and RJ45 patch panels

Systemline Modular Advanced PlusDATES: 11th Dec, 29th Jan, 26th Feb 12th March, Bishops Stortford

LEVEL: ADVANCED

DURATION: 1 DAY

COURSE FEE: £150

Description

This course develops the skills gained from 102 and lets the installer offer multi-source Modular systems. We will cover aspects of wiring Cat5 for multi-source audio and video and also what considerations are needed for controlling each AV source.

The LRN-7 and KPM7.1 are used in our practical workshop where you will configure a multi-source audio and video Modular system. Later we will introduce the Advanced TouchScreen Keypad, wireless commanders and discuss how RS232 control

gives an enhanced user interface when controlling compatible sources such as the Audioserver and Arcam DAB tuners.

Skills gained•Multi-source multi-room audio and video solutions

can be offered to your clients•RS232 control and how this gives true feedback on

display panels•Programmable IR handsets and IR macros to give

you multiple commands from one button press.

Systemline S6.2DATES: 4th Feb Bishops Stortford

LEVEL: ADVANCED

DURATION: 1 DAY

COURSE FEE: £150

Description

Systemline S6.2 is not available without completion of this course. This course enables you to enter the exciting world of multi-room audio systems. We will cover all aspects of delivering a system that enables your clients to enjoy the sound of their hi-fi system throughout the house. We will take you step-by-step through every aspect of wiring and installing the S6.2 system and then the practical ‘hands on’ workshop lets you configure a complete system yourself.

Skills gained

•Abilitytosellmulti-roomaudiosystems

•Specify,wireandconfigureSystemlineS6.2

•Troubleshootcommonproblems

•Planandpre-wireS6.2systems.

DemoPadDATES: 3rd Dec, 14th Jan, 18th Feb 18th March, Bishops Stortford

LEVEL: STANDARD

DURATION: 1 Day

COURSE FEE: £200

Description

The aim of the course is that once completed you will be able to confidently configure a DemoPad project to operate typical AV and multi-room systems using one way control of IR, RS232 or IP devices. You will create a graphical user interface from scratch and work through practical exercises to control an IR, RS232 and IP device for a three source room. You will also learn about the need for fixed IP addresses, RS232 and using Global Cache devices which convert IP to IR, RS232 or contact closure.

DemoPad Advanced DATES: 15th Jan, 19th March Bishops Stortford

LEVEL: ADVANCED

DURATION: 1 Day

COURSE FEE: £200

Description

The aim of this course is to build on your DemoPad experience and create projects with an enhanced user interface. You will create two-way interfaces with an AV receiver, displaying volume and sound mode and also creating a gauge control of volume. You will complete exercises in using a camera server, XBMC media player and dependent actions.

Ethernet Control of Systemline DATES: 4th Dec, 23rd Jan, 13th Feb 25th March, Bishops Stortford

DURATION: 1 Day

COURSE FEE: £150

Description

The aim of this course is that once complete you will be able to configure a DemoPad project to control a Systemline Modular system which uses the Ethernet 6 port hub. You will complete exercises in controlling the system using the published IP commands, learning and storing IR in the system and recalling these using IP commands, which are then applied in a DemoPad project.

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The Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association (CEDIA) Training

Wired for Technology: June 18, September 17, november 26

EST2 Certification Exam: June 5, august 28, October 16

Designer Level 1 Certification Exam: June 5, august 28, October 16

Networking Theory and Practice: October 1 (three days) Birmingham City University

Intro to Residential CI and Integration: august 27, October 15

Maintenance, Aftercare and Reoccurring Revenue Workshop: May 1, October 9, CEDia HQ, St. neots

Health & Safety Course: May 15, September 4, november 13

CEDIA Technician EST1 Bootcamp: May 15 (three days), September 4, november 13

Technical School and EST2 Exam: May 20, September 9, november 18 (five days)

Intro to CAD Design: Oct 23

Home Cinema Design Workshop: October 17

all courses (unless otherwise stated) take place at CEDia HQ, St. neots, Call +44 (0) 01480 213744 or visit www.cedia.co.uk

Control4 Training 2014

Control4 Training Dates: 7-10 January, 21-24 January, 11-14 February, 25-28 February, 11-14 March, 25-28 March

all training is carried out at the company’s training facility in york:

Control4, Unit 3, green Park Business Centre, goose Lane, Sutton on the Forest, york, north yorkshire yO61 1ET

More information and to book courses call +44 (0)800 1217702 or email [email protected]

CAI Training 2013/2014

Basic Aerial Installation 26 & 27 november 2013 at gateshead, Tyne & Wear 10 & 11 December 2013 at Watford, Hertfordshire

Making the Bond 14 november 2013 at Watford, Hertfordshire

Basic Satellite Installation 26 & 27 november 2013 at gateshead, Tyne & Wear 12 & 13 December 2013 at Watford, Hertfordshire

Fibre Optics in Signal Distribution 13 november 2013 at Mansfield, nottinghamshire 04 December 2013 at Watford, Hertfordshire

To book any of the courses above contact [email protected] or call +44 (0)1923 803030

Clarity Alliance Training 2013

The Clarity Alliance launches new training courses and individual membership levels

AV Essentials - home cinema design and setup May 30, June 20, July 23, aug 29, Sept 24, Oct 29

Network Essentials - Home networking for home cinema and Hi-Fi installations June 11 July 16, aug 6, Sept 18, Oct 8, nov 5

Audio Essentials - getting the very best out of two channel systems Dates to Be Confirmed

Network Essentials 11 June, 16 July, 6 aug, 18 Sept, 8 Oct, 5 nov

Venues are flexible, depending upon the location of candidates, but will be held within a 30-mile radius of London either in: south west (near Heathrow), west (near Slough), north (Milton Keynes/Luton) or north east (near Stansted). The price is £100 per person for Clarity alliance Members and for non-members the price is £200 per person.

The price includes a full day’s training, lunch and refreshments, certificate of completion.

For more details visit www.clarityalliance.co.uk call +44 (0)20 8150 6741 or email [email protected]

Registered Digital Institute Training 2013

Course: Registered Digital Institute 4G Interference and the solutions e-learning Dates – no dates Online e-learning course Course fee - £50 plus VaT for rDi members Description - This course is available for all rDi members to enable them to understand the issues associated with 4g, including the interference that it will create and to be able to confidently provide a solution for their customers when it begins broadcasting on the UHF channels in early 2013.

Working at Height Refresher Course On-line module: Cost £60 plus VaT

4G Interference and Solutions On-line module: £50 plus VaT

4G Technical Course On-line Module: Cost £50 plus VaT

Flat Panel TV Installation Cost £50 plus VaT

DTT Freeview Installation and Accreditation Cost £50 plus VaT

More details: rDi www.rdi-online.co.uk

Pulse Marketing 2013 Training 2013

Course: Introduction to Cinema

‘introduction to Cinema’ is aimed at improving the knowledge base of both those new to cinema, as well as existing cinema installers. The price for this course is £95.00 plus VaT per person.

For more information: Pulse Marketing +44 (0)845 5618884, www.pulsemarketing.com

The Multi-Room Company Training 2013/14

The Multi-Room Company training courses dates – July to September

18 Dec 2013 - Centralite: Lighting management with Elegance 15 Jan 2014 - Key Digital: removing the HD distribution headache 22 Jan 2014 - Atlantic Technology: Five steps to home cinema 29 Jan 2014 - Russound: C Series. advanced audio distribution 5 Feb 2014 - Key Digital: System integration with Compass Control 12 Feb 2014 - Centralite: Lighting management with Litejet 19 Feb 2014 - Leviton: Essential home wiring

Potential attendees are invited to contact Mike Bonnette for further details on: [email protected] or 01242 511133

Amina Training 2014

Selling, Specifying and Installing Amina Invisible Loudspeakers

January, 1, Huntingdon January 30, London February 2, Huntington February 19, (north TBC) February 27 Central London March 12, Huntington March 27, Central London

More information: amina +44 (0) 1480 354390, www.amina.co.uk

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Habitech/ProNet Training 2013

ProNet at Habitech HQ Alton: May 7

ProNet Level 2 - An Introduction To Networking: Habitech HQ, alton: May 7, June 4, July 2, august, 6, September 3, October 8, november 5, December 3

ProNet Level 3 - Advanced Router configuration and management: Habitech HQ alton: May 8, June 5, July 3, august 7, September 4, October 9, november 6, December 4

ProNet Advanced and Ruckus Wireless: Habitech Showroom north West Design Centre, Manchester: april 23, april 24

ProNet advanced (day 2): Habitech HQ, alton: May 8

Wyrestorm Training: March 13, april 12 Habitech HQ alton, 21 Caker Stream road, alton, Hampshire, gU34 2Qa

Those interested should contact Lorna Jones: +44 (0)1420 540054, www.habitech.co.uk

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Invision UK Training 2013

Available Courses for 2013:- Elan g! Level one

- Elan g! Level two

- rTi webinar

- rTi intermediate programming

- Pro control webinar

- networking theory and practice - Luxul

- Wyrestorm product and system training

- Home cinema design

all training (apart from online) takes place at invision UK HQ, alexander House, Unit 3 Hillside Business Park, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, iP32 7Ea.

Full details, dates and venues can be found on the invision training website: www.invisiontraining.co.uk or call +44 (0)1359 270280

RGB Communications Training 2013

Savant Level 1 Core Training: May 20, June 24, July 24, September 18, October 23, november 20

Pakedge: June 19, September 25, november 13

Savant Level 2 Advanced: May 29, October 9

Savant - An Introduction - CEDIA CEU Accredited: May 1, June 5, July 2, September 3, October 2, november 6,

Middle Atlantic - Integrating the Rack - CEDIA CEU Accredited: June 27, September 5, november 14

Networking & Wi-Fi for AV Systems - CEDIA CEU Accredited: June 18, September 24, november

Audio Essentials: June 6, December 10

Projection - The basics & beyond: June 20, September 12

all courses take place at company HQ in Hungerford, Berks. Contact details +44 (0)1488 73366, www.rgbcomms.co.uk, [email protected]

Rako Lighting Training 2013

Rako Foundation Course: May 9, June 6, July 11, august 8, September 5, October 10, november 7, December 5

Rako Advanced Course: aimed at installers with previous rako programming knowledge May 23, June 20, July 25, august 22, September 19, October 24, november 21, December 16

all courses are free of charge although delegates are asked to secure their place with a £50 reservation fee.

To book a training date please contact Sarah +44 (0)1634 226666 or email [email protected]

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Eurosat Nationwide Roadshow 2013

Many manufacturers introducing advanced product lines to incorporate LTE filtering alongside a host of exciting developments within the visual entertainment market

03 September 3 - Holiday inn London road, ipswich, 6pm to 9.30pm September 5 - Cinnamon Banqueting Suite, London nW9 7BP, 6pm to 9.30pm September 11 - Exeter Chiefs rugby Club, Exeter, 7pm to 9.30pm September 12 - St Leonards Hotel (ringwood), Bournemouth, 7pm to 9.30pm September 18 - aztec Hotel & Spa, Bristol, 7pm to 6.30pm September 19 - Cardiff international Legacy Hotel, Cardiff, 7pm to 9.30pm Sept 25- Midlands Branch, argyle House, Walsall, 2pm to 8pm

Please contact your local branch for full details, visit www.eurosat.com for local contact details

CYP Training 2013

Course: authorised Demopad training workshops, CyP Europe

September 16 - CyP HQ - Shepperton October 8 – Dawnvale Design Centre - Oldham October 14 - CyP HQ - Shepperton October 29 - CyP HQ - Shepperton november 12 - Dawnvale Design Centre - Oldham november 14 - CyP HQ Shepperton november 28 - CyP HQ - Shepperton December 10 - CyP HQ - Shepperton Dec 12 - Dawnvale Design Centre – Oldham

More information: CyP Europe, +44 (0)203 137 9180, email [email protected] or visit www.cypeurope.com

To be included in the training diary, contact Daniel Sait on +44 (0)7814 859101

or email [email protected]

KNX (Ivory Egg) Training

KNX Certification Course

January 20-24, March 10-14, May 19-23, July 7-11, September-29 - October 3, november 10-14

This 5 day course takes place at ivory Egg HQ, and finishes off with the required exam to become a KnX Partner.

Essential Sales Training Programme Various Dates

Gira HomeServer training January 16-17, March 13-14, april 24-25 September 22-23, november 6-7

***NEW*** KNX Heating Training - February 2014 - 2 levels available

novice Day Feb 19 / Level 1 February 20

More information +44(0)1243-572700, [email protected] www.ivoryegg.co.uk

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AMX has teamed up with ICEpower to launch

a new multi-room distributed audio amplifier for

environmentally sensitive installations that offers

integrators more design options.

The Alero Power Amplifier (ALR-AMP-8), with single-rack

unit (1RU) height, is targeted at acoustically demanding

installations and packs in a hefty audio punch thanks to

technology from ICEpower, an independent subsidiary of

Bang & Olufsen.

When designing Alero, AMX asked its integrators which

features were most important. Aside from high-quality

sound, a smaller than typical footprint rated highly to make

the system ideal for installation in already overcrowded

equipment racks.

Alero’s compact 1RU chassis offers several installation

options in confined, unventilated spaces, meanwhile

AMX equipped Alero with the same ICEpower switching

amplification technologies used by several of the world’s

premium home audio and automotive audio manufacturers.

To ensure a completely unified whole-home distributed

audio switching and amplification solution, it complements

the AMX Precis DSP Distributed Audio Matrix Switcher. Alero

also features eClass D amplifier technology and reduces

environmental impact by using less active power, less

standby power and no external cooling source requirements

to lower power consumption even further.

More information: AMX +44 (0)1904 343100

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NEW PRODUCTSA CANDY STORE OF CI CENTRIC KITAMX WITH ICE, PLEASE?

Alero’s compact chassis offers several installation options in confined, unventilated spaces

Bluelounge has given a quirky spin to cable management

with a flame retardant, cylindrical bin that houses clutter such

as cables, mains blocks and routers.

The pared-down design of the CableBin aims to ensure

coordination with furnishings while concealing cables, helping

to give a cleaner look to living and working spaces. It comes

in light and dark wood finishes with a lid that doubles up as a

handy charging station for portable devices.

CableBin is built from high-density plastic to give peace

of mind that cables and electronic devices are safely stowed.

Each bin has a set of six adhesive hooks to hang surge

protectors and routers in an optimal position inside the

container away from the cables below.

Bluelounge is an international studio that specialises

in products that aim to solve everyday problems through

design. Computers Unlimited is exclusive UK distributor of

Bluelounge products.


www.unlimited.com

SPIN THAT BIN

Meridian Audio has introduced an easy-to-install way of

seamlessly distributing audio from a central location to three

additional zones.

A zone can be built from a pair of DSP loudspeakers up

to a full Meridian entertainment system with local sources

thanks to the Distributor 3. The technology integrates

Meridian DSP loudspeakers with users’ distributed home

audio systems.

Each zone can be fed an audio signal as well as control

over an RS232 interface. Distributor 3 is billed as the glue

enabling additional Meridian audio zones around the home

and is intended to be used in tandem with a home

control system.

Meridian’s new Distributor 3 plays all of a user’s sources

through any Meridian DSP loudspeaker allowing seamless

integration with entire home audio systems. It also provides

integration with home lighting and entertainment

control systems.

More information: Meridian +44 (0)1480 445678

www.meridian-audio.com

MERIDIAN LAUNCHES DISTRIBUTOR 3

Distributor 3 eases audio distribution into more zones

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Bose Home Entertainment has launched systems enabling

users to stream music wirelessly in any room and play it from

the web or a stored collection.

Bose vice president Phil Hess says: “SoundTouch Wi-Fi

systems are unlike any home sound system. They let you

stream your favorite stations, playlists or artists in the easiest

way imaginable. We believe this will change music at home

the way Bluetooth speakers changed music on-the-go.

There’s a SoundTouch system for any room and they all

communicate wirelessly.”

Each connects directly to the Internet using an existing

home Wi-Fi network to stream stored music, Internet radio

or music services. Every SoundTouch system is designed to

automatically receive software updates. Systems will first offer

Pandora then others including Deezer and iHeartRadio.

Three SoundTouch systems include the 30 Wi-Fi, around

25.4cm x 43.2cm x 17.8cm with exclusive waveguide

technology and new proprietary woofer. The smaller 20 Wi-Fi,

17.8cm x 30.5cm x 10.2cm, can be placed almost anywhere,

while the Portable Wi-Fi system has rechargeable lithium-ion

battery in a speaker no bigger than a book, 15.2cm x 25.4cm

and less than 7.6cm deep.

Later this year, the Wave music system will be offered in a

SoundTouch version for the bedroom or kitchen, while early

next year other products will include SoundTouch Stereo JC

Wi-Fi music system to transform a living room with two tiny

Jewel Cube speakers, an Acoustimass module for deep low

notes and weather-resistant Bose outdoor speakers.

More information: Bose +44 (0)1634 224258

www.bose.co.uk


Every SoundTouch system is designed to automatically receive software updates

BOSE GETS BOOKISH

A compact, powerful wireless speaker

has been launched by Sonos that

streams music to any room in the

home to offer high fidelity sound.

The PLAY:1 smart speaker features

hardware and software designed

by Sonos and includes a custom-

designed mid-woofer and tweeter to

deliver deep and rich sound. Smart

processing technology minimises

distortion at full volume, while a

wide field of sound delivers strong

performance wherever the user is

sitting in the room.

Minimalist design includes a button on top of the cabinet

that allows users to play and pause your music with a single

push and skip tracks with two quick presses. Meanwhile

premium materials and rock-solid construction offers

resistance to most humid conditions in the home.

“Sonos was created upon the belief you should never

have to choose between quality sound and an easy way to

access all your music at home,” says chief executive John

MacFarlane. “PLAY:1 makes getting started with Sonos even

more accessible to music lovers than ever before.”

The technology allows users to control music sources

with the free Sonos Controller Apps for iPad iPhone, Android,

Mac and PC. Installers can add more PLAY:1s or other

Sonos wireless speakers around the home for multi-room or

they can pair two PLAY:1 units for stereo sound.


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SONOS PRESSES PLAY:1 ON TO MARKET

Minimalist design, premium materials and rock-solid construction characterises PLAY: 1

The Multi-Room Company has launched Revolution

Acoustics, an invisible loudspeaker that responds to the

needs of architects, interior designers and end-users.

“SSP6 Multiducer technology is completely invisible,

not even a grille can be seen,” says product director Mike

Bonnette. “Revolution Acoustics has re-written the rulebook

with technologies that effectively change the physics of

sound propagation

and how we

interact with audio

in buildings.”

Unlike conventional

cone speakers,

which generate a

diminishing conical

wave, Revolution

Acoustics products

create hi-fidelity,

full-frequency sound. Planar sound wave distribution

ensures no acoustic hot spots and its wide frequency

response ensures no subwoofers are needed, simplifying the

installation process and reducing the cost.

Products can be installed in less than five minutes: there

is no intricate plastering, complicated parts or other difficult

tasks to perform - glue and screw is all that’s needed.

Adhering transducers to the rear side of plasterboard, glass,

ceilings, MDF, floating floors, fiberglass or metal transforms

the surface into a large acoustic radiator. Products include

intelligent embeddable amplifiers, RA 2.0.

Mike says: “This product is perfect for installations where

absolute aesthetic integrity has to be maintained, yet top

quality sound is required such as high-end hotels, yachts,

retail environments or minimalist homes.”

More information: Multi-Room Company

+44 (0)1242 511133, www.multi-room.co

INVISIBLE, YOU TREAT ME LIKE I’M INVISIBLE

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BT8221 gives tilt, swivel and extension and comes with a locking option for added security

B-Tech has launched an ultra-slim, double arm flat screen

wall mount that folds down to stand proud of the wall by

just 37mm.

The tilt-and-swivel BT8221 is designed for screens up to

65in, weighing 36kg and has arms that extend to 560mm.

An easy-tilt mechanism swings 15° in either direction and has

three swivel-points - 180 degrees on the wall, 360 degrees

on the centre point and 180 degrees at the interface to

maximise versatility.

Other features include a cable management system, cover

plates and an integrated spirit level to aid accurate mounting.

Managing director Matt Bennett says: “This wall mount is not

only strong but slim and unobtrusive.

“It retains the install simplicity that B-Tech products are

renowned for and has a satin black finish, giving it a stylish,

contemporary feel. It is a practical solution, giving tilt, swivel

and extension and also comes with a locking option for

added security.”

More information: B-Tech International +44 (0)844 8000445

www.btechavmounts.com

HANG IN THERE

Arcam has replaced its rDAC with a model that offers a jump

in performance, high levels of usage flexibility but minimal

jitter.

The irDAC, so called because it now includes infra-red

remote control, is a stripped down version of the SuperDac

D33 and has been engineered to offer users a simple, plug-

and-play device that delivers high audio quality.

High-end features include isolation of the digital and

analogue stages, ultra-low noise power supplies and a

direct coupled signal path. Use of Burr Brown 1796 DAC

and eight separately regulated power supplies ensures high

performance. Meanwhile the irDAC has been built to produce

a signal that is almost jitter free.

It can be connected to several types of digital sources

and connections including asynchronous USB and a direct

iPhone input that takes the digital signal direct from an

Apple device to optimise the sound. All of the inputs can be

controlled through an IR remote that will also control PCs,

MACs and iPod, iPhone or iPad via the HID control.

More information: Arcam +44 (0)1223 203200

www.arcam.co.uk

JUMP WITH NO JITTER

The irDAC is a stripped down version of the SuperDac D33 offering simple plug and play

Kramer Electronics has rolled out a wireless high definition

transmitter/receiver set that sends HDMI signals wirelessly up

to 12 metres.

The KW-11 is targeted at professional video installations,

presentations, multimedia applications, home theatre use and

other short-range video and audio distribution applications.

The HDMI system uses WHDI technology.

It converts the HDMI signal into a wireless signal, which

it transmits to the KW−11R. The KW−11R converts the

wireless signal back into an HDMI signal. The units send the

uncompressed video resolutions up to 1080p at 60Hz with

zero latency.

The technology can be installed under a table or in a

closet with no direct line of sight required. It features MIMO

5GHz technology and a secure AV link through its AES−128

encryption. Transmission of the wireless HDMI signal is

compatible with any copy-protected HDCP content.

EDID and CEC information is also supported. Installation

and operation is done without any configuration by

connecting the KW-11T with the AV source and the

KW-11R with the display. The new launch is part of Kramer’s

DigiTOOLS family of compact, high-quality systems.

More information: Kramer Electronics +44 (0)1296 330011

www.kramerelectronics.co.uk

CHECK OUT THE 12M VERSION

The tech can go under a table or in a closet and is targeted at professional video installations

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At less than 2in deep and only 4.5IN tall the soundbar is good for bedroom and boardroom systems

Three Ethernet cables have been launched to maximise the

performance of DACs, transports and high-quality Ethernet-

enabled audio components.

The cables from The Chord Company include the

C-stream, a high-specification cable with OFC conductors.

Each set of twin conductors are precisely twisted, with each

pair featuring overwrapped foil shields. C-stream has 24ct

gold-plated signal contacts and over-moulded plug surround.

Indigo Tuned

ARAY Ethernet

does not rely

on twisted-

pair conductor

geometry and has

been designed to

carry data to an

audio streamer. It

employs a sub-

miniature coaxial

high-speed

cable for all critical signal paths. The signal conductors are

silver-plated copper, the insulation is PTFE and the shielding

comprises two layers of

high-density braid.

The flagship Chord Sarum Tuned ARAY Ethernet cable

has been designed to offer the ultimate accuracy for high-

performance systems. Sarum also employs a high-quality

sub-miniature coaxial high-speed cable for all critical signal

paths. The copper conductors are micro-polished, plated

with silver and the insulated with gas-foamed PTFE.

Sarum Tuned ARAY Ethernet has been as a straight

connection between streamer and router, between streamer

and pre-installed Ethernet cable and between streamer

and Ethernet signal carried over mains. In each case music

becomes much more coherent, transforming the sound of

both WAV and FLAC files.

More information: The Chord Company +44 (0)1980 625700

www.chord.co.uk

NEW ETHERNET CABLES STRIKE A CHORD

CYP is rolling out its range of audio converters offering the

necessary connectivity options to gain more functionality

from soundbars.

The six-strong line up aimed at Sonos and other

proprietary systems gives multiple connectivity possibilities,

enabling full integration of soundbars into any AV system.

The AU-11CD gives users the benefit of ‘breaking

out’ an optical digital (up to 5.1 channel signal) or stereo

analogue audio feed without affecting the integrity of the

native HDMI AV signal. The AU-11HB converts the audio

signal to output via HDMI and is when it is necessary

to add audio products to an HDMI or HDBaseT matrix

distribution system.

The AU-D12, two-way Digital Audio Splitter, splits the

optical digital signal yet maintains a reliable and loss-less

audio signal transmission. The AU-D21 switch allows for

an extra optical digital input allowing the simple selectable

connection of an additional digital audio source. This is for

installs with Sonos Playbars and allows the addition of an

audio source to its single input.

The AU-D4,

Analogue Audio

Converter,

for digital-

only systems

converts an

analogue

source into an

optical digital

output, allowing

additional

connectivity

options such as adding an analogue-only source to a digital

only soundbar. Finally, the AU-D41, four-way Digital Audio

Switch, allows users to connect up to four optical digital

sources and output to a single optical digital output without

lag.

More information: CYP +44 (0)20 31379180

www.cypeurope.com

CYP STRETCHES SOUNDBAR FUNCTIONALITY

The six-strong line up enables full integration of soundbars into any AV system.

Use of the flagship Sarum Tuned ARAY Ethernet improves sound coherence

T: 01923 495595 F: 01923 495599 E: [email protected] www.marata.co.uk

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Access & Door control

AcA-Apex ltdt: +44 (0)1525 379933E: [email protected]: www.aca-apex.co.uk

Aldous systems (europe) ltd t: +44 (0)1296 719582 E: [email protected]: www.aldoussystems.co.uk

cave Products ltd t: +44 (0)1279 420529E: [email protected]: www.caveproducts.com

control 4t: +44 (0)800 1217702 E: [email protected]: www.control4.com

Ivory egg (UK) ltdt: +44 (0)1243 572700E: [email protected]: www.knxshop.co.uk

legrand electric ltdt: +44 (0) 870 608 9020 E: [email protected]: www.legrand.co.uk

AccessorIes & MoUnts


Antiference limitedt: +44 (0)1675 465487E: [email protected]: www.antiference.co.uk

AVF Group ltdt: +44 (0)1952 670009 W: www.avf.co.uk

Bryant Unlimitedt: +44 (0)208 4044050E: [email protected]: www.bryant-broadcast.co.uk

B-tech International ltdt: +44 (0)1327 300787E: [email protected]: www.btechavmounts.com

AccessorIes & MoUnts (contInUeD)

enclosure systems at canfordt: +44 (0)191 418 1177E: [email protected]: www.enclosuresystems.co.uk

G.J. electronics ltdt: +44 (0)1303 814224F: +44 (0)1303 814073E: [email protected]: www.gjelectronics.co.uk

Habitecht: +44 (0)1420 540054W: www.habitech.co.uk

Harry B litherland & co ltdt: +44 (0)1253 607830E: [email protected]: www.hblitherland.co.uk

HD Media Partnershipt: +44 (0)1242 580688E: [email protected]: www.aceonline.co.uk

MDA Designst: +44 (0)844 9099898 E: [email protected]: www.mda-designs.co.uk

Milestonet: +44 (0)207 0432926 E: [email protected]: www.milestone.com

Peerless AV –Available from Invision UKt: +44 (0)1359 270280E: [email protected]: www.invisionuk.com

ProAudio stasht: +44 (0)1424 429641W: www.proaudiostash.co.uk

rGB communications ltdt: +44 (0)1488 73366E: [email protected]: www.rgbcomms.co.uk

tDIt: +44 (0)1256 397770E: [email protected]: www.tdigroup.co.uk

ContaCt DirECtoryCall +44 (0)1634 673163 to book your Essential Contact entry

ContaCt DirECtoryCall +44 (0)1634 673163 to book your Essential Contact entry

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AccessorIes & MoUnts (contInUeD)

Visiont: +44 (0)1604 662748E: [email protected]: www.vision-products.co.uk

Vogel’s Products UK ltdt: +44 (0)330 2020980 E: [email protected]: www.vogels.com

AerIAl DIstrIBUtIon


AMPs

iKon AVs t: +44 (0)1299 250991 E: [email protected]: www.ikonavs.com


Yamaha Music europe GmbH (UK)t: +44 (0)1908 366700 W: www.uk.yamaha.com

AUDIo VIsUAl


Alltrade: sonos, celexont: +44 (0)844 2252700E: [email protected]: www.alltrade.co.uk

Amina technologies ltdt: +44 (0)1480 354390E: [email protected] W: www.amina.co.uk

Artcoustic loudspeakerst: +44 (0)1245 400904 E: [email protected] W: www.artcoustic.com

Anthony Gallo Acousticst: +44 (0)1555 666883E: [email protected] W: www.anthonygallo.co.uk

Aquavision –Available from Invision UKt: +44 (0)1359 270280E: [email protected]: www.invisionuk.com

AUDIo VIsUAl (contInUeD)


Dls swedent : +44 (0)1555 667288E : [email protected]: www.dlsaudio.co.uk

elipson – exclusively from BBG Distribution ltdt: +44 (0)1923 205610 E: [email protected] W: www.bbg.eu.com





Marata Visiont: +44 (0)1923 495595 E: [email protected]: www.marata.co.uk


the Multi-room company ltd t: +44 (0)1242 511133E: [email protected] W: www.multi-room.com

MidwichHomet: +44 (0)1379 646889E: [email protected]: www.midwichhome.com

PictureFrame.tVt: +44 (0)20 81446060E: [email protected]: www.pictureframe.tv

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Pro Displayt: +44 (0)870 7668438E: [email protected]: www.prodisplay.com

Pulse Marketingt: +44 (0)8455 618884W: www.pulsemarketing.comW: www.homecinemagallery.com

redline sound solutionst: +44 (0)1268 858222E: [email protected] W: www.red-line.co.uk


smartcomm ltdt: +44 (0)1494 471912 E: [email protected]: www.smartcomm.co.uk

smart-e ltdt: +44 (0)1306 628264 E: [email protected]: www.smart-e.co.uk


UkeuroAVt: +44 (0)1303 844000 E: [email protected]: www.ukeuroav.com

Unicam Audio Visual t: +44 (0)871 2262886 E: [email protected]: www.unicamgroup.com

AV solUtIons




AV solUtIons (contInUeD)

AV solUtIons (contInUeD)

smartcomm ltdt: +44 (0) 1494 471912 E: [email protected]: www.smartcomm.co.uK


cABles


Alltrade: coaxial, cAt5/6, Fibre, speaker t: +44 (0)844 2252700E: [email protected]: www.alltrade.co.uk


Armour Home electronicst: +44 (0)1279 501111 E: [email protected] W: www.armourhome.co.uk

Asheridge communications ltdt: +44 (0)1494 794770 E: [email protected]: www.ashcomms.com

Atlonat: +44 (0)1252 876300 E: [email protected]: www.atlona.com

Bryant Unlimitedt: +44 (0)208 4044050E: [email protected]: www.bryant-broadcast.co.uk



eurosat Distribution ltdt: +44 (0)208 2084444E: [email protected]: www.eurosat.com


cABles (contInUeD)

Fs cablest: +44 (0)1727 840841 W: www.fscables.com


Habitech ltd: structured cable Products (scP)t: +44 (0)1420 540054E: [email protected] W: www.habitech.co.uk



solutions Group (UK) Plct: +44 (0)8456 444000E: [email protected]: www.solutionsgroup-plc.com


triax UK ltdt: +44 (0)845 6010578E: [email protected]: www.triax.co.uk


cABles MAnAGeMent


D-line (europe) limitedt: +44 (0)191 2360960t: +44 (0)191 2360979E: [email protected] W: www.d-line.co.uk

controls




DIMMer swItcHes



Futronix ltdt: +44 (0)1883 373333 E: [email protected]

W: www.futronix.com




rako controls ltdt: +44 (0)1634 226666E: [email protected]: www.rakocontrols.com


DIstrIBUtors

Audio Visual Material ltdt: +44 (0)1252 510363 E: [email protected] W: www.avmltd.co.uk

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DIstrIBUtors (contInUeD)

BBG Distribution ltdt: +44 (0)1923 205610 E: [email protected] W: www.bbg.eu.com







true colourst: +44 (0)1252 876300 E: [email protected]: www.true-colours.net


enclosUres




enclosUres (contInUeD)





the tV shield (A division of ce-tek)t: +44 (0)1298 872233E: [email protected] W: www.thetvshield.co.uk

FIBre


Aerials & cable equipment ltdt: +44 (0)1242 511511E: [email protected]: www.aceonline.co.uk

Alltrade: Global, Fracarro, televest: +44 (0)844 2252700E: [email protected]: www.alltrade.co.uk

Asheridge communications ltdt: +44 (0)1494 794770E: [email protected]: www.ashcomms.com



satellite By Fibret: +44 (0)845 6430144E: [email protected]: www.satellitebyfibre.co.uk

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FIBre, cABle & tools

satsearcht: +44 (0)845 6430144E: [email protected]: www.satsearch.co.uk

FIBre InstAllAtIon & rePAIrs


FUrnItUre & seAtInG

Ateca - exclusively from BBG Distribution ltdt: +44 (0)1923 205610 E: [email protected] W: www.bbg.eu.com


cineakt: +32 3 3540366E: [email protected]: www.cineak.com





FUrnItUre & seAtInG (contInUeD)

norstone - exclusively from BBG Distribution ltdt: +44 (0)1923 205610 E: [email protected] W: www.bbg.eu.com







HArDwAre


HDMI & HDMI DIstrIBUtIon

Alltrade: cYP, triax, Antiference t: +44 (0)844 2252700E: [email protected]: www.alltrade.co.uk



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HDMI & HDMI DIstrIBUtIon (contInUeD)

Atlonat: +44 (0)1252 876300 E: [email protected]: www.atlona.com





HD connectivity ltdt: +44 (0)1684 576 348E: [email protected]: www.hdconnectivity.com/trade

HD Media Partnershipt: +44 (0)1242 580688E: [email protected]: www.aceonline.co.uk


smart-e ltdt: +44 (0)1306 628264 E: [email protected]: www.smart-e.co.uk





HDMI & HDMI DIstrIBUtIon (contInUeD)

wyrestorm technologies europe ltdt: +44 (0)1793 230343 M: +44 (0)7921 003954W: www.wyrestorm.eu

HoMe AUtoMAtIon & MUltI-rooM sYsteMs


Aldous systems (europe) ltd t: +44 (0)1296 719582 E: [email protected] W: www.aldoussystems.co.uk




Genesis technologiest: +44 (0)203 2394120 E: [email protected]: www.genesistechnologies.co.uk


Habitech ltd: nuVo technologies; controlFX, Vision HDt: +44 (0)1420 540054E: [email protected] W: www.habitech.co.uk

HD connectivity ltdt: +44 (0)1684 576 348E: [email protected]: www.hdconnectivity.com/trade

iKon AVs t: +44 (0)1299 250991 E: [email protected]: www.ikonavs.co

Ivory egg (UK) ltdt: +44 (0)1243 572700 E: [email protected] W: www.knxshop.co.uk

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HoMe AUtoMAtIon & MUltI-rooM sYsteMs (contInUeD)






rGB communications ltdt: +44 (0)1488 73366 E: [email protected] W: www.rgbcomms.co.uk


smart-e ltdt: +44 (0)1306 628264E: [email protected]: www.smart-e.co.uk



Uvem limitedt: +44 (0)845 4561220E: [email protected]: www.uvem.com

wyrestorm technologies europe ltdt: +44 (0)1793 230343 M: +44 (07921 003954W: www.wyrestorm.eu

HoMe cIneMA



Gecko Inc ltdt: +44 (0)845 2622882W: www.geckohomecinema.com







sIM2 UK ltdt: +44 (0)1825 750850E: [email protected]: www.sim2.co.uk


HoMe tHeAtre seAtInG



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HVAc control sYsteMs

Intelligent controls (UK) ltdt: +44 (0)1342 717748E: [email protected]: www.intelligent-controls.co.uk


InteGrAteD recePtIon sYsteM (Irs)


lIGHtInG control




Futronix ltdt: +44 (0)1883 373333 E: [email protected]: www.futronix.com





rako controls ltdt: +44 (0)1634 226666E: [email protected]: www.rakocontrols.com

lIGHtInG control (contInUeD)


MAIns conDItIonInG & DIstrIBUtIon


Isol-8 teknologies limitedt: +44 (0)208 8568856 E: [email protected]: www.isol-8.co.uk

MeDIA serVers


Uvem limitedt: +44 (0)845 4561220E: [email protected]: www.uvem.com

MIrror tVs

Aldous systems (europe) ltd t: +44 (0)1296 719582 E: [email protected] W: www.aldoussystems.co.uk


Impact screen solutionst: +44 (0)1273 735476M: +44 (0)7515 995776E: [email protected]: www.impactscreensolutions.co.uk


MirrorMedia ltd t: +44 (0)870 3866333E: [email protected]: www.mirrormedia.com


With the increase in HVAC integration in Smart Homes, there’s a need for the controls engineer to get involved in a project from the design phase. This would ensure that when the integration of the systems is required, all of the correct infrastructure is in place and that the components installed are amenable to smart control. This is particularly true in the integration of heating and cooling sys-tems. John Corbin of Intelligent Controls (UK) Ltd specialises in the integration of HVAC systems in Smart Homes, to front end systems such as Crestron, AmX and NetStreams using North® Products. The North® products use open drivers that are able to control HVAC systems. John has integrated North Zip® systems, which enable local and remote temperature adjustment of underfloor heating, with interlocking control to air conditioning systems. An HTML-only web interface allows clients to access controls remotely. However, not all heating and cooling products can be integrated, hence the need for the involvement of the controls engineer at the design phase of the project. The selection of HVAC systems with the necessary interface (such as ModBus, BacNet, Lonworks®, IP, RS232 or RS485) is critical to allow integration into smart systems. Intelligent Controls (UK) Ltd have worked to standardise these protocols into one Flat Command set for the AV Programmer.

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MIrror tVs (contInUeD)




PA sYsteMs/DIstrIBUtIon


Pro AUDIo MAnUFActUrer

Midwicht: +44 (0)1379 649200E: [email protected]: www.midwich.com

ProJectors, ProJectIon screens & ProJector lIFt MoDels

Audio Visual Material ltdt: +44 (0)1252 510363 E: [email protected] W: www.avmltd.co.uk

Draper Group ltdt: +44 (0)1536 203101 E: [email protected]: www.drapergroupltd.co.uk



Habitech ltd: JVc, weis (screens)t: +44 (0)1420 540054E: [email protected] W: www.habitech.co.uk


ProJectors, ProJectIon screens & ProJector lIFt MoDels (contInUeD)

Impact screen solutionst: +44 (0)1273 735476M: +44 (0)7515 995776E: [email protected]: www.impactscreensolutions.co.uk

JVc europe limitedt: +44 (0)20 8208 7676E: [email protected]: www.jvc.co.uk

Marata Visiont: +44 (0)1923 495595E: [email protected]: www.marata.co.uk




sIM2 UK ltdt: +44 (0)1825 750850E: [email protected]: www.sim2.co.uk

true colourst: +44 (0)1252 876300 E: [email protected]: www.true-colours.net


ProJector MoUnts




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rAcKs





sAtellIte & UHF DIstrIBUtIon


Aerials & cable equipment ltdt: +44 (0)1242 511511E: [email protected]: www.aceonline.co.uk

Alltrade Aerial & satellite limitedt: +44 (0)844 2252700E: [email protected]: www.alltrade.co.uk

Antiference limitedt: +44 (0)1675 465487E: [email protected]

W: www.antiference.co.uk






sMArt GlAss


sPeAKers/sUBs

AcA-Apex ltdt: +44 (0)1525 379933 E: [email protected]: www.aca-apex.co.uk




Alltrade: sonos, Blucubet: +44 (0)844 2252700E: [email protected]: www.alltrade.co.uk

Anthony Gallo Acousticst: +44 (0)1555 666883E: [email protected]

W: www.anthonygallo.co.uk

Dls swedent : +44 (0)1555 667288E : [email protected]: www.dlsaudio.co.uk

elipson – exclusively from BBG Distribution ltdt: +44 (0)1923 205610 E: [email protected] W: www.bbg.eu.com


Habitech ltd: sonance, Dlst: +44 (0)1420 540054E: [email protected] W: www.habitech.co.uk





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sPeAKers/sUBs (contInUeD)

Yamaha Music europe GmbH (UK)t: +44 (0)1908 366700 W: www.uk.yamaha.com

trADe AssocIAtIon For content DelIVerY

cAIt: +44 (0)1923 803030F: 01923 803203E: [email protected]: www.cai.org.uk

trAInInG ProVIDer

cAIt: +44 (0)1923 803030F: 01923 803203E: [email protected]: www.cai.org.uk



tools AnD test eqUIPMent

Alltrade Aerial & satellite limitedt: +44 (0)844 2252700E: [email protected]: www.alltrade.co.uk





toUcH-screens & controllers

iremotecontrolt: +44 (0)208 4204333E: [email protected] W: www.iremoteControl.co.uk

tV cABInet MAnUFActUrers


VIDeo



smart-e ltdt: +44 (0)1306 628264E: [email protected]: www.smart-e.co.uk

wAterProoF tV

Alltrade: Videotreet: +44 (0)844 2252700E: [email protected]: www.alltrade.co.uk







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