GREAT EXPO-TATIONS
Listed under: Show News
Published: Monday, June 09, 2008
Since the inaugural event over a decade ago, the annual CEDIA Expo has grown into the signature trade-only event for the home electronics and custom installation industry.
From its humble roots as a showcase for multi-room audio systems and home cinemas, Expo now features the very latest home automation technologies and has become a draw for professionals from fields such as architecture and interior design. The essence of the show, however, remains the integration of electronics within the home, an impressive example of which can be found on SpeakerCraft’s stand.
Appearing on stand C5, the pioneering in-wall speaker manufacturer has announced that their award-winning MODE multi-room AV control system will now be compatible with the Apple iPhone and iPod Touch, thanks to a new interface. Courtesy of an embedded web server located within SpeakerCraft’s ERS 1.0 Ethernet to Serial adapter, the interface will allow the aforementioned Apple products to act as wireless remotes that can control all sources and routing via an intuitive GUI. Apple compatibility with the company's MZC/MODE multi-room system will also be possible, though SpeakerCraft's RSA 1.0 RS232 adapter will be required.
Staying with versatile wireless solutions, industry heavyweights Crestron will be unveiling their latest innovation in touchpanel design and control technology for the very first time in the UK on stand B8. Joining it will be the ever-popular TPMC-8X Wi-Fi touchpanel and the compact TPS 4L, while additional highlights will include the company’s lighting control solutions for the European market, the iLux, CAEN and CLXI range. Visitors to the stand will also have the chance to check out the European CAMEO Keypads and the award-winning Adagio AIP Media System.
a touching display
Another company that has chosen Expo as a launch pad is Opus, who will be showing off the striking WCU600 touchscreen keypad on stand E5a. Designed for seamless control of the Opus 500 multi-room system (and additionally compatible with a number of third party lighting and other smart home products), it is able to display video from DVD, TV or CCTV sources and the on-screen menus of audio/video servers, iPod docks and more. Opus will furthermore be unveiling their Integrated Partner Programme (IPP), which will provide assurance to dealers and end-users that the drivers designed to integrate other smart home solutions with Opus' systems have been tested and documented.
Stand D10 is where visitors will find Lutron Electronics’ entire range of artificial lighting controls, including their new Lutron GRAFIK Eye QS lighting control technology. Also featured will be the company’s renowned HomeWorks system, alongside the new seeTouch International keypad range and latest Rania RF keypads and lamp dimmer options for controlling it. Sophisticated QED blinds, curtains, roman blinds drives and new QS technology from Sivoia, plus the new Lyneo 0-10
dimmer, will also be putting in an appearance.
Lighting control manufacturer Dynalite Europe Ltd is going to be introducing its new range of controllers over on stand H20, all of which will look to perform economically and combine practical applications with leading design. Examples include the low-cost Residential/Hotel Room Controller, the scaleable Modular Load Controller and the New Revolution mini Touchscreens, together with Dynalite's new low-profile, UK/European-compatible user control panels.
future projections
AWE Europe, the best trade supplier to the UK CI market (as voted by CEDIA members 2007), is due to exhibit the new Cineversum BlackWing Three – a truly superb full-HD projector with smooth, cinema-like motion and an optional anamorphic lens. Hands-on demos of the Philips Pronto range will also be available and supported with free daily training with courses, including Pronto Level 2 and Advanced ProntoScript programming. Further training will be on offer in line with two major new distribution deals, which AWE will be officially launching at Expo. Having won last year’s CEDIA award for ‘Best Stand’, we suggest you stop by stand D14/15 and see what AWE have to offer.
On stand H5, JVC is due to be demonstrating the latest development in its award-winning range of True Black D-ILA projectors, the DLA-HD100 Cinema Widescreen System. This 2.35:1 system was designed specifically for the DLA-HD100 by T+W Marketing, in response to requests from the custom install market. The result is a system that is easy to set up and capable of stunning performance. Also on show will be the world's slimmest LCD TV (with built-in tuner), the Super Slim LT-42DS9BJ.
Making its first appearance at Expo is Loewe’s new Connect range on stand F10. This series of premium LCD displays can provide direct access to networked media, allowing custom specialists to provide a unique, flexible and high-quality multi-room AV solution that grants end users access to their music, photo and video collections around the home with first-class picture and sound quality. Also making its public debut is Loewe’s all-new multi-room audio distribution system. Comprising a main-zone audio/video unit, a remote audio client with amplifier and remote control and an all new passive loudspeaker, this new system can provide wireless or wired access to centrally-stored music throughout the home.
Envirovision will meanwhile be displaying their full range of HD-Ready, waterproof bathroom televisions on stand D2. Boasting on-board Freeview tuners as standard, the 19-inch model will be available in two versions: the 19EA series supplied with separate high-quality waterproof ceiling mounted speakers, and the 19IA with its integral waterproof speakers. Supplied in an extensive selection of finishes, including mirrored, brush polished stainless steel, black, gold or mirrorscreened, additional options will include a Sky remote control link and a multisystems
remote control link for connection to other devices. A budget version will also be available for kitchens.
take a stand
Audipack are exhibiting at Expo for the first time this year on stand F15a, heralding the UK launch of a number of new products. These include the Spektra range of brackets for LCD and plasma panels, and the new Clo X Arm fully-motorised bracket for LCD plasma screens up to 65-inches in size. The latter will allow displays to be angled up and down or from side to side remotely, to achieve the optimum viewing angles for the user. The remote control facility also includes a memory function, for instant recall of certain positions whenever required. The company is also
due to be demonstrating its range of projector and flat-panel lifts, in addition to fold-down systems for both the home cinema and super yacht industry.
Another first-time Expo exhibitor are Spectral, who will be found on stand C22, unveiling the Catena – a new premium modular furniture system. Designed for specification by installers and contractors, Catena aims to complement contemporary living and workspace designs. Dedicated audio modules can be added, resulting in an all-in-one, high-end home entertainment system. Sporting glass-clad looks, additional cabinet modules can be wall-mounted or floor-positioned, with a range of screen mounts and accessories ensuring further flexibility for a variety of install specifications. A range of eight glass finishes will be available, together with optional cabinet veneers to blend with existing decors.
Future Automation will be exhibiting its remarkable range of moving panel mechanisms on stand D6, along with its full range of manual and automated wall mounts, plasma lifts, and projector drops. The extensive range of Bang & Olufsen and Loewe compatible products will also be on show, alongside a dedicated area which will showcase new electronic advancements and a revolutionary new plasma lift system, set to offer previously unseen functionality and space-saving advantages. New products will include the launch of Future Automation’s new projector
mechanism, along with the first UK showing of its electric bi-directional swivel brackets.
sound of success
Amina will demonstrate their Plaster In-Wall range of invisible loudspeakers on stand E25. These revolutionary speakers do exactly what they say: plaster over them, and they become invisible. See nothing – just hear fantastic sound. They can be fitted in ceilings, walls and even behind wood panelling. A leading designer and manufacturer of specialist flat-panel loudspeaker systems, Amina has been supplying high-quality, room-filling sound to the domestic, retail and commercial markets for over six-years. From Home Cinema to Broadway theatres, bedrooms to boardroom AV systems, the company has the ultimate discreet audio solution for architects, interior designers and
design-conscious clients.
On stands B5 & A5, you’ll find the first European showing of custom and home electronics supplier BMB Electronics BV’s new 6.5-inch REVOLVE Series of TruAudio Speakers. Designed to complement their existing 8-inch models, the in-ceiling LCR and surround speakers can perform as the front left, centre, or right speaker and, as with all of the LCR models, can be rotated to point towards the listening area. Models in the line-up include the budget EV6-LCR.3, the 150W REV6-LCR.1 and the REV6-LCR.2, which boasts a 6.5-inch carbon fiber woofer and a 3/4-inch titanium
swivel tweeter (no midranges).
Those keen to investigate the latest developments in the speaker world should also endeavour to swing past stand G5, where Monitor Audio will be debuting their Radius HD line of compact satellite and subs speakers. The units that make up the successor to the company's Radius series now include luxury finishes, stylistic redesigns to make them appear more slender and a refinement of the Metal Matrix Polymer (MMP II) and Ceramic-Coated Aluminium Megesium (C-CAM) technologies that drive them among their improvements. Look out also for the Radius HD One, an
all-new, self-contained surround sound units for use with LCD and plasma screens.
DF Solutions, a UK-based manufacturer, is showcasing their market-leading iDyl and VNode multi-room media server solution on stand H4B. They are also demonstrating their next-generation Blu-ray server, set for release in the autumn. Sitting at the heart of today’s digital home, the iDyl is a combined DVD/video server, and (up to) 17-output audio server, with enhanced functionality. Independent multiroom video is achieved by installing one or more Video Nodes. This offers a unique, simple-to-use, affordable solution with the scalability to cope with the largest of projects.
the air’s electric
UK AV distribution equipment company Smart-e Limited will be unveiling a new distribution matrix on stand J5a. The Smart-e SNX-888+ is the first matrix to combine local and remote inputs and provide a flexible, cost-effective and tidy solution in a single 1U box. Smart-e will also be highlighting the latest upgrades to their popular compact residential matrix range. Known for its ‘one cable’ signal transmission via CAT5 (and above) cabling, Smart-e's distribution and switching
equipment can transmit HD-compatible TV, video and audio signals, inline power and control instructions down one cable, up to a distance of 300-metres.
Audiobility will be showing off a demonstration of the MIT Cables One Wire install system, in the form of a sound and vision display on stand G22. One Wire is easy and quick to use, as no soldering is required. Instead, One Wire uses MIT’s patented Network Modules to give a wider bandwidth of frequency through the cable, allowing for very long cable runs with virtually no signal loss.
Digital television technology test equipment and systems will be the theme of Alban Electronics' display at stand A7, featuring PROMAX digital television signal measuring equipment and DTT signal monitoring systems. Alban Electronics also offer analogue programme to COFDM multiplex modulators, “QPSK to COFDM” transmodulators and analogue and digital test pattern generators. The company says that digital television signal distribution systems offer many benefits over
analogue systems, and that it can now extract programmes from satellite TV or terrestrial TV and convert them into a UHF digital multiplex. These DTT signals can then be treated as per standard off-air signals and viewed on standard iDTV sets or Freeview boxes with picture quality virtually guaranteed.
at your service
One stand that you absolutely, positively must come by is ours! Yes, the entire team from your favourite trade publication will be appearing at stand H23, and for anyone who is not familiar with this illustrious organ, here’s why you should check us out. Not only is SVI the only officially audited B2B magazine in the industry, our striking design is as legendary as our informative content, such as up-to-the-minute news stories, commentary, product releases and show information. As you’re currently reading our special Expo supplement we’re sure you figured that last part out!
As an added bonus, we will also be joined by our sister publication SmartLife International - a must for anyone interested in all things luxury. There is, of course, much more to see at CEDIA – the best advice we can give is to put June 24th in your diary and visit London’s ExCeL centre to see for yourself.
Opening Times
Monday 23rd June: Training only: 10.00-18.00
Tuesday 24th June: Expo: 09.30 – 18.00, Training: 10.00 – 18.00
Wednesday 25th June: Expo: 09.30 – 18.00, Training: 10.00 – 18.00
Thursday 26th June: Expo 09.30 – 16.00, Training: 10.00 – 18.00
Registration for Expo carries a charge of £12 for CEDIA members and £18 for non-members. Pre-registration closes at 5pm on Friday 20th June with the cost for entry on the door being £20 for CEDIA members and £25 for non-members. To register for the event and to book any seminar places, visit http://www.cedia-expo.com.
Appearing on stand C5, the pioneering in-wall speaker manufacturer has announced that their award-winning MODE multi-room AV control system will now be compatible with the Apple iPhone and iPod Touch, thanks to a new interface. Courtesy of an embedded web server located within SpeakerCraft’s ERS 1.0 Ethernet to Serial adapter, the interface will allow the aforementioned Apple products to act as wireless remotes that can control all sources and routing via an intuitive GUI. Apple compatibility with the company's MZC/MODE multi-room system will also be possible, though SpeakerCraft's RSA 1.0 RS232 adapter will be required.
Staying with versatile wireless solutions, industry heavyweights Crestron will be unveiling their latest innovation in touchpanel design and control technology for the very first time in the UK on stand B8. Joining it will be the ever-popular TPMC-8X Wi-Fi touchpanel and the compact TPS 4L, while additional highlights will include the company’s lighting control solutions for the European market, the iLux, CAEN and CLXI range. Visitors to the stand will also have the chance to check out the European CAMEO Keypads and the award-winning Adagio AIP Media System.
a touching display
Another company that has chosen Expo as a launch pad is Opus, who will be showing off the striking WCU600 touchscreen keypad on stand E5a. Designed for seamless control of the Opus 500 multi-room system (and additionally compatible with a number of third party lighting and other smart home products), it is able to display video from DVD, TV or CCTV sources and the on-screen menus of audio/video servers, iPod docks and more. Opus will furthermore be unveiling their Integrated Partner Programme (IPP), which will provide assurance to dealers and end-users that the drivers designed to integrate other smart home solutions with Opus' systems have been tested and documented.
Stand D10 is where visitors will find Lutron Electronics’ entire range of artificial lighting controls, including their new Lutron GRAFIK Eye QS lighting control technology. Also featured will be the company’s renowned HomeWorks system, alongside the new seeTouch International keypad range and latest Rania RF keypads and lamp dimmer options for controlling it. Sophisticated QED blinds, curtains, roman blinds drives and new QS technology from Sivoia, plus the new Lyneo 0-10
dimmer, will also be putting in an appearance.
Lighting control manufacturer Dynalite Europe Ltd is going to be introducing its new range of controllers over on stand H20, all of which will look to perform economically and combine practical applications with leading design. Examples include the low-cost Residential/Hotel Room Controller, the scaleable Modular Load Controller and the New Revolution mini Touchscreens, together with Dynalite's new low-profile, UK/European-compatible user control panels.
future projections
AWE Europe, the best trade supplier to the UK CI market (as voted by CEDIA members 2007), is due to exhibit the new Cineversum BlackWing Three – a truly superb full-HD projector with smooth, cinema-like motion and an optional anamorphic lens. Hands-on demos of the Philips Pronto range will also be available and supported with free daily training with courses, including Pronto Level 2 and Advanced ProntoScript programming. Further training will be on offer in line with two major new distribution deals, which AWE will be officially launching at Expo. Having won last year’s CEDIA award for ‘Best Stand’, we suggest you stop by stand D14/15 and see what AWE have to offer.
On stand H5, JVC is due to be demonstrating the latest development in its award-winning range of True Black D-ILA projectors, the DLA-HD100 Cinema Widescreen System. This 2.35:1 system was designed specifically for the DLA-HD100 by T+W Marketing, in response to requests from the custom install market. The result is a system that is easy to set up and capable of stunning performance. Also on show will be the world's slimmest LCD TV (with built-in tuner), the Super Slim LT-42DS9BJ.
Making its first appearance at Expo is Loewe’s new Connect range on stand F10. This series of premium LCD displays can provide direct access to networked media, allowing custom specialists to provide a unique, flexible and high-quality multi-room AV solution that grants end users access to their music, photo and video collections around the home with first-class picture and sound quality. Also making its public debut is Loewe’s all-new multi-room audio distribution system. Comprising a main-zone audio/video unit, a remote audio client with amplifier and remote control and an all new passive loudspeaker, this new system can provide wireless or wired access to centrally-stored music throughout the home.
Envirovision will meanwhile be displaying their full range of HD-Ready, waterproof bathroom televisions on stand D2. Boasting on-board Freeview tuners as standard, the 19-inch model will be available in two versions: the 19EA series supplied with separate high-quality waterproof ceiling mounted speakers, and the 19IA with its integral waterproof speakers. Supplied in an extensive selection of finishes, including mirrored, brush polished stainless steel, black, gold or mirrorscreened, additional options will include a Sky remote control link and a multisystems
remote control link for connection to other devices. A budget version will also be available for kitchens.
take a stand
Audipack are exhibiting at Expo for the first time this year on stand F15a, heralding the UK launch of a number of new products. These include the Spektra range of brackets for LCD and plasma panels, and the new Clo X Arm fully-motorised bracket for LCD plasma screens up to 65-inches in size. The latter will allow displays to be angled up and down or from side to side remotely, to achieve the optimum viewing angles for the user. The remote control facility also includes a memory function, for instant recall of certain positions whenever required. The company is also
due to be demonstrating its range of projector and flat-panel lifts, in addition to fold-down systems for both the home cinema and super yacht industry.
Another first-time Expo exhibitor are Spectral, who will be found on stand C22, unveiling the Catena – a new premium modular furniture system. Designed for specification by installers and contractors, Catena aims to complement contemporary living and workspace designs. Dedicated audio modules can be added, resulting in an all-in-one, high-end home entertainment system. Sporting glass-clad looks, additional cabinet modules can be wall-mounted or floor-positioned, with a range of screen mounts and accessories ensuring further flexibility for a variety of install specifications. A range of eight glass finishes will be available, together with optional cabinet veneers to blend with existing decors.
Future Automation will be exhibiting its remarkable range of moving panel mechanisms on stand D6, along with its full range of manual and automated wall mounts, plasma lifts, and projector drops. The extensive range of Bang & Olufsen and Loewe compatible products will also be on show, alongside a dedicated area which will showcase new electronic advancements and a revolutionary new plasma lift system, set to offer previously unseen functionality and space-saving advantages. New products will include the launch of Future Automation’s new projector
mechanism, along with the first UK showing of its electric bi-directional swivel brackets.
sound of success
Amina will demonstrate their Plaster In-Wall range of invisible loudspeakers on stand E25. These revolutionary speakers do exactly what they say: plaster over them, and they become invisible. See nothing – just hear fantastic sound. They can be fitted in ceilings, walls and even behind wood panelling. A leading designer and manufacturer of specialist flat-panel loudspeaker systems, Amina has been supplying high-quality, room-filling sound to the domestic, retail and commercial markets for over six-years. From Home Cinema to Broadway theatres, bedrooms to boardroom AV systems, the company has the ultimate discreet audio solution for architects, interior designers and
design-conscious clients.
On stands B5 & A5, you’ll find the first European showing of custom and home electronics supplier BMB Electronics BV’s new 6.5-inch REVOLVE Series of TruAudio Speakers. Designed to complement their existing 8-inch models, the in-ceiling LCR and surround speakers can perform as the front left, centre, or right speaker and, as with all of the LCR models, can be rotated to point towards the listening area. Models in the line-up include the budget EV6-LCR.3, the 150W REV6-LCR.1 and the REV6-LCR.2, which boasts a 6.5-inch carbon fiber woofer and a 3/4-inch titanium
swivel tweeter (no midranges).
Those keen to investigate the latest developments in the speaker world should also endeavour to swing past stand G5, where Monitor Audio will be debuting their Radius HD line of compact satellite and subs speakers. The units that make up the successor to the company's Radius series now include luxury finishes, stylistic redesigns to make them appear more slender and a refinement of the Metal Matrix Polymer (MMP II) and Ceramic-Coated Aluminium Megesium (C-CAM) technologies that drive them among their improvements. Look out also for the Radius HD One, an
all-new, self-contained surround sound units for use with LCD and plasma screens.
DF Solutions, a UK-based manufacturer, is showcasing their market-leading iDyl and VNode multi-room media server solution on stand H4B. They are also demonstrating their next-generation Blu-ray server, set for release in the autumn. Sitting at the heart of today’s digital home, the iDyl is a combined DVD/video server, and (up to) 17-output audio server, with enhanced functionality. Independent multiroom video is achieved by installing one or more Video Nodes. This offers a unique, simple-to-use, affordable solution with the scalability to cope with the largest of projects.
the air’s electric
UK AV distribution equipment company Smart-e Limited will be unveiling a new distribution matrix on stand J5a. The Smart-e SNX-888+ is the first matrix to combine local and remote inputs and provide a flexible, cost-effective and tidy solution in a single 1U box. Smart-e will also be highlighting the latest upgrades to their popular compact residential matrix range. Known for its ‘one cable’ signal transmission via CAT5 (and above) cabling, Smart-e's distribution and switching
equipment can transmit HD-compatible TV, video and audio signals, inline power and control instructions down one cable, up to a distance of 300-metres.
Audiobility will be showing off a demonstration of the MIT Cables One Wire install system, in the form of a sound and vision display on stand G22. One Wire is easy and quick to use, as no soldering is required. Instead, One Wire uses MIT’s patented Network Modules to give a wider bandwidth of frequency through the cable, allowing for very long cable runs with virtually no signal loss.
Digital television technology test equipment and systems will be the theme of Alban Electronics' display at stand A7, featuring PROMAX digital television signal measuring equipment and DTT signal monitoring systems. Alban Electronics also offer analogue programme to COFDM multiplex modulators, “QPSK to COFDM” transmodulators and analogue and digital test pattern generators. The company says that digital television signal distribution systems offer many benefits over
analogue systems, and that it can now extract programmes from satellite TV or terrestrial TV and convert them into a UHF digital multiplex. These DTT signals can then be treated as per standard off-air signals and viewed on standard iDTV sets or Freeview boxes with picture quality virtually guaranteed.
at your service
One stand that you absolutely, positively must come by is ours! Yes, the entire team from your favourite trade publication will be appearing at stand H23, and for anyone who is not familiar with this illustrious organ, here’s why you should check us out. Not only is SVI the only officially audited B2B magazine in the industry, our striking design is as legendary as our informative content, such as up-to-the-minute news stories, commentary, product releases and show information. As you’re currently reading our special Expo supplement we’re sure you figured that last part out!
As an added bonus, we will also be joined by our sister publication SmartLife International - a must for anyone interested in all things luxury. There is, of course, much more to see at CEDIA – the best advice we can give is to put June 24th in your diary and visit London’s ExCeL centre to see for yourself.
Opening Times
Monday 23rd June: Training only: 10.00-18.00
Tuesday 24th June: Expo: 09.30 – 18.00, Training: 10.00 – 18.00
Wednesday 25th June: Expo: 09.30 – 18.00, Training: 10.00 – 18.00
Thursday 26th June: Expo 09.30 – 16.00, Training: 10.00 – 18.00
Registration for Expo carries a charge of £12 for CEDIA members and £18 for non-members. Pre-registration closes at 5pm on Friday 20th June with the cost for entry on the door being £20 for CEDIA members and £25 for non-members. To register for the event and to book any seminar places, visit http://www.cedia-expo.com.
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