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6 INDUSTRY NEWS
All the must-know news and
on-coming events currently making the
headlines
8 INVISIONS CI SHOW-STOPPER
Dispatches from Custom Installs latest
distributor-driven expo of excellence
10 WHATS NEW?
A lots new, thats what, including
Elipsons Audio Bridge, McIntoshs
MHA100 amp, Acoustiphases Mini
Cannon and much, much more!
14 AWE NEWSFEED
PAUL MOTT delivers the hottest news
from AWE headquarters
16 THE BIG PICTURE
Creating home cinema heaven for
your clients, we present the projectors
and specialist screens that prove bigger
is better
20 COVERSTAR: JVC Z SERIES
Pleasing on the eye and awesome
on the ear, JVCs Zs up the audio
innovation ante
22 DIVIDED THEY STAND
Eschewing simple one-box solutions
for home cinema, we round up the
sexiest separates around
26 INSIDE CI
SVIs very own roaming RoboCop of
Custom Install, DAVE SLATER, reports
back on another hugely hectic month
Inside CI
28 CLARITY OF THOUGHT
Mouthpiece of music in the UK, PHIL
HANSEN, returns this issue to raise a
familiar point
32 CINEMATIC SOUNDS
Bringing the noise in a beautiful and
balanced way to the ears of film
enthusiasts everywhere, get set for
serious cinema
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Life moves pretty fast. If you dont stop and look around
once in a while, you could miss it. So spoke school-
dodging deep-thinker Ferris Bueller during his Day Off,
frighteningly waaaaaay back in the big-hair and even
bigger shoulder-pad-acceptingly disturbing days of 1986.
And he was right too. But nowhere is this philosophy truer
than in the Usain Bolt-beatingly fast life of the AV and CI
industry. Here equipment and installation techniques move so fast that if you dont
stop and look around pretty much constantly youll be out of the innovation loop, out
of touch and, ultimately, out of the game almost instantly.
This, perhaps less than head-spinning, revelation occurred to me recently after
stumbling across a copy of the first ever issue of SVI from 2003 under a pile of
ancient press packs my wife had finally convinced me to part with as they were
now obscuring our view of daylight. Flicking through the pages and looking at the
likes of DVD-Audio and SACD players, CRT TVs, and the sheer volume of one-box
home cinema solutions that we hailed as the hottest cutting-edge kit back then,
its staggering to think how much has changed, how many different audio-visual
and custom install technologies (and companies) have come and gone, and how
far the custom install industry has grown and evolved from the comparatively tiny
niche market mostly aimed at the more than modestly well-off into the sprawling
installabeast it is today, capable of covering all manner of clients budgets and
swelling CEDIAs ranks on a daily basis an incredible amount of change, all of which
has, of course, been chronicled within some 113 issues of this magazine.
However the trouble with stopping to look around constantly is that you, the
thrusting industry powerhouse, are probably so busy thrusting that you dont have the
time to stop. But then thats why you have us, your regular and reliable round-up of
absolutely everything you need to know each month. Take this issue for convenient
example, from the latest lines in all aspects of home cinema equipment to essential
industry insight from the experts, plus all the news thats fit to print, while we cant
guarantee that the tech we feature this month wont eventually go the way of the
digital Dodo like so much before (we can pretty guarantee that it will), no matter how
insanely fast the AV and CI life continues to move, like your own personal, papery
Ferris Bueller, we keep doing all the looking around so that you dont miss it.
What is a Day Off anyway?
Stuart Pritchard
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36 INSTALLATION NATION
The latest low-down on all the
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40 CASE STUDY: FRENCH
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A traditional Chteau in Cognac
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42 CEDIA INSTALLATION
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Matt The Nimmonator Nimmons
announces the CEDIA Awards
shortlist, welcomes the 2014
ceremony sponsors and discusses
the success of the ECS
43 TRAINING DIARY
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your way to the top of the tree?
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44 MOVERS & SHAKERS
The directory of the leading lights
in home electronics, alphabetised
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LILINS MORNING GLORY
Aurally pleasuring its customers still further,
Yamaha has announced that its CRX-N560D micro
HiFi unit and R-N500 networked HiFi amplifier will
soon be updated to include Spotify Connect,
allowing anyone with a Spotify premium
subscription to stream music right to their chosen
system at the touch of a button.
As up-to-date eye-users within this magazine
and in general will know, modern HiFi has shifted
towards the use of streaming and networked
peripherals, something now pretty much deem
essential in todays audio-environment. Using the
R-N500 customers can gain access to Net Radio,
Airplay, USB playback, iDevice USB connection,
DLNA streaming, Bluetooth streaming using the
YBA-11 adapter, and now with Spotify Connect
the R-N500 offers the complete package; all with
the added benefit of Yamahas ToP-ART (Total
Purity Audio Reproduction Technology) design and
natural sounding amplifier.
The CRX-N560D offers a versatile, micro sized
networked HiFi solution for those who want a
great sound from a micro HiFi without having to
compromise on streaming or connections.
Equipped with two AUX inputs, subwoofer out,
vTuner internet radio, DAB radio, expandable to
YAMAHA GET CONNECTED
From Thursday 29
th
May, LILIN will be running a
free monthly product morning at their UK office in
Milton Keynes, designed to help you lot learn more
about LILIN products and the unique features that
they offer.
Whether youre a novice who wants to learn
more about the NVR Touch, or an expert who
simply wants to top up your IP camera range
knowledge, the course is a great opportunity for
anyone looking to improve their skills and
knowledge-base.
These informal drop-in mornings will be a
great opportunity to answer any of the questions
anyone may have on the LILIN product range, or to
simply see a product in action and learn more
about its functions.
There is no need to book, just drop in any
time between 9.30am and 12.00pm to speak to
LILINs experts. The session is completely free and
all attendees receive a complimentary T-shirt and
bacon roll the deal-maker right there!
Where: LILIN, Davy Avenue, Knowlhill, Milton
Keynes, MK5 8NB
When: 9.30am - 12pm on Thursday 29
th
May
Price: Absolutely free!
LILIN will be running more product mornings on
the last Wednesday of every month:
25
th
June
30
th
July
27
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August
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th
September
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th
October
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November
For more information please contact: +44 (0)870
120 5550
Follow us on Twitter @UKLILIN or visit our
Facebook page to keep up to date with our latest
activities.
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ART (Total
gy) design and
e, micro sized
ho want a
ut having to ut having to Bluetooth with the YBA-11 adapter and now with
Spotify Connect; the CRX-N560D has a huge
amount of features to get stuck in to. The CRX-
N560D is also available as part of the MCR-560
package which contains the NSBP182 speakers as
well as the head unit, an incredible sounding
speaker for a very tempting price!
Both models are available now in stores, the
RN-500 with an SRP 449.95 and the CRX-N560D
at 399.95. The MCR-560 package is also available
in store for 499.95 SRP.
http://uk.yamaha.com
CEDIA SHINDIG SPONSORS
With the CEDIA Awards just two months away, the association has announced the sponsors for
the prestigious event. Exclusive Platinum sponsor AMX, Gold sponsor Merit Lilin, Silver sponsors
Kaleidescape and Rako, and after-party sponsors, AWE and HDanywhere will all have a presence at
the event which is taking place on Friday 11th July at the Old Royal Naval College in London.
Playing host to over 300 guests, the CEDIA Awards offers members a great opportunity to
benefit from substantial branding in the run-up to the event and on the night itself.
For the second year running, AMX, manufacturer of hardware and software solutions, is
taking centre stage as the platinum sponsor. New to the CEDIA Awards and signing up as a Gold
sponsor is Merit Lilin, a leading manufacturer of IP video security products. Both Kaleidescape,
market leaders in movie, and Rako, providers of state of the art digital dimming technology and
controls for a diverse range of lighting systems, are also joining the list of sponsors.
This year, the after-party will be taking place in the same venue as the awards ceremony, in
the Undercroft, located beneath the Painted Hall. The elegant space was originally designed as a
dining hall for Greenwich Pensioners when the Old Royal Naval College was the Royal Hospital for
Seamen and has provided a venue for entertaining and dining since 1750s.
Following the recent collaboration announcement, AWE, UK distributor of a wide range of
high quality CI brand,s and HDanywhere, manufacturer of Multiroom 4K HD video distribution
systems and HDMI connectivity, are teaming up to sponsor the after-party.
Sponsorship options within the CEDIA Awards yearbook are still available, so to find out more,
please email: awards@cedia.co.uk
Buying tickets to the awards will also help a good cause, as CEDIA has agreed to donate 5
of every ticket to the childrens charity, Together for Short Lives.
www.cediaawards.org
AMX CYCLES FOR SENSE
On the 23
rd
July, AMX Europes Will Turney, Charlie Sullivan, Laurens De Baere,
Guillaume Le Royer, James Hewett, together with Sales Director Jonathan
Mangnall and Kevin Morrison, Executive Vice President, Global Sales, will embark
on a gruelling 265-mile bike ride from London to Paris. Departing from central
London, they will wind their way through the English and French countryside,
clocking up in excess of 60 miles per day, before cycling up the Champs Elyses
and rounding the Arc de Triomphe, to finish in Paris on Saturday 26
th
July.
This epic cycle-ride is being undertaken in aid of a cause that is close to
AMXs heart, and one that is closely aligned with the AV industry as a whole this
year: Sense. A national organisation that supports and campaigns for children
and adults who are deafblind, Sense provides tailored support, advice and
information as well as specialist services to all deafblind people, their families,
carers and the professionals who work with them.
The London to Paris bike ride is just one of a series of challenges that AMX
staff across Europe will be undertaking this year, all in the name of Sense. From
half marathons to 52 mile ridge walks, to the London to Brighton bike ride, plus
a 24 hour cycle race in Le Mans and not to mention the infamous Tough
Mudder, the hardcore obstacle course designed to test the toughest of the
tough! It is the companys aim to raise as much money as possible to fund the
creation of the all-important sensory rooms. These darkened spaces provide a
vital resource, enabling deafblind individuals and small groups to benefit from
the use of cause and effect equipment such as interactive bubble tubes, water
beds, small sensory toys and various types of interactive lighting.
So, whilst AMX has the commitment, the resolve and (hopefully) the
endurance; the company needs your help and support to ensure that its
individual and collective efforts are worthwhile. If you want to help AMX make a
positive difference to the lives of the deafblind, please visit: http://www.
justgiving.com/company/amx or donate to the London to Paris team via http://
www.justgiving.com/companyteams/AMXers-London-to-Paris. You know it
makes sense.
AUDIO AWE
High-end distributor to the CI industry AWE has started shipping the highly anticipated KEF Ci200RR-THX
speaker. With THX ULTRA2 certification, the unit is the first in-ceiling offering from KEF to carry the
companys legendary Reference status. Sure to satisfy with its audiophile quality sound, KEF engineers
have cleverly combined the performance of a floor standing unit, with all the practicality of an
in-ceiling speaker.
The KEF Ci200RR-THX is perfectly positioned for use in 5.1 or 7.1 home theatre systems or as
music only speakers. Utilising the companys revolutionary Uni-Q driver array, originally
designed for the floor-standing KEF Blade, the Ci2000RR benefits from similar enhanced
dispersion characteristics. With a 38mm (1.5 inch) vented aluminium tweeter and KEFs own
tangerine waveguide, mounted centrally within a 200mm (8-inch) aluminium bass/mid driver.
We were so impressed by the sound of the KEF Ci200RR-THX that we decided to specify
nine of them for our brand new show apartment, explains James Drummie, Product Manager
at AWE. Due to their advanced construction, the traditional sweet spot of listening is
extended far beyond traditional in-ceiling units. Sonic dispersion is actually so wide that that
effectively everyone gets the best sound, regardless of where they are positioned in the room.
THX ULTRA2 certification means that the Ci200RR has been engineered with the design
characteristics of professional studio speakers. Accurately recreating the tonal balance of
filmmakers final mixes, the unit creates a truly impactful sound.
With its UTB (Ultra-Thin Bezel) design, visually, the Ci200RR blends seamlessly into any interior
space, while also employing the same cut out and outside diameter as other KEF 200mm speakers for ease
of installation.
T: +44 (0)1372 729 995, E: sales@awe-europe.com, www.awe-europe.com
NEW STATION
FOR STATHAM
To support its aggressive growth
strategy, The Multi-Room Company Ltd.
has appointed Matt Statham to the
position of sales manager to head up
field sales across the southern region
of the UK and to give installers and
retailers a dedicated point of contact
for the companys comprehensive
product offering.
Matt joins The Multi-Room Company from specialist AV brand
distribution business, Anthem AV, where he was responsible for the
growth of its business in the South over the past four years; prior to
that he held sales positions with KEF Audio and Acoustic Energy.
The Multi-Room Company holds the exclusive UK distribution
rights for several high-profile Custom Installation brands including:
Russound; Centralite; Atlantic Technology; Key Digital; and the
recently introduced Italian loudspeaker brand, Garvan Acoustics. The
companys Hi-Fi distribution division, RPD Distribution, is responsible
for UK sales of Heed Audio and Plinius Audio.
Stathams proven track record in the high-end custom
installation industry, working in a business-to-business environment
with architects, specifiers and buyers, and with the Hi-Fi retail sector,
equip him with the knowledge and skills to develop both areas of
The Multi-Room Companys business.
On joining the business, Matt says: The opportunity to join a
successful business with the longevity and portfolio of The Multi-
Room Company was too good a chance to miss. Its range of brands
and the exciting new products being introduced, together the close-
knit teams approach to a personal customer experience, have me
feeling very excited about getting stuck in. He continues, The
opportunities open to the business via its carefully selected brands
and loyal customer base are many. And the chance to introduce
these cutting-edge products such as the Russound X5 streamer and
Garvan Drop speakers to potential new customers is a sales
managers dream. I look forward to meeting customers old and new
over the coming months.
Mike Bonnette, product director for The Multi-Room Company,
adds: Matt displayed the sort of infectious enthusiasm that is rarely
seen at interviews. Its obvious he has a real passion for what he
does, namely meeting people and providing the right solutions for
their needs, and we are fortunate to have him on board to help us
with our very significant business development objectives.
www.multi-room.com
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SVI SHOW SPECIAL: HOME TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE
Theres been a dearth of decent CI shows in the UK ever since CEDIA ended
its annual Expo and distributors, manufacturers and installers alike were left
to wonder into the wilderness. Sure, there have been options aplenty for the
AV product side of things, such as the brilliant Bristol Show, but its been
thin on the ground for the world of custom install, forcing distribution firms
such as Invision to host their own events for the brands they represent.
However, despite the success of the HTS 2013, when Invision decided to
invite all its brands to exhibit and give manufacturers and customers the
chance to combine and chat, all whilst offering expert opinion in mini-
seminars this year, even they were surprised by the overwhelming response
from the industry.
Over the two days of the Showcase, the staff on the SVI stand witnessed
seemingly never-ending crowds coming through the door, as the event drew
some 264 of CIs finest into its confines.
But, dont take it from us heres what those aforementioned crowds
had to say
Invision UK - Peter Alloway, UK Sales Manager
I was delighted with the Home Technology Showcase event on many
levels, firstly with the number of our customers that attended, and many
quoted to me that it was a great investment of their time during such a
busy period, meeting with the manufacturers was a great opportunity,
secondly we planned to raise the bar on last years event, and we
certainly did that. A great testament to the relationships we have out in
the field from our seven technical sales team members.
Aquavision - Richard Henton
We thought it was a great show. As usual Invision did a very good job
organising the event and publicising it well to attract lots of visitors.
We saw a large number of customers and everyone had questions or
active projects they were looking for us to help with. It was also good
to be able to show and explain products such as the Bespoke Mirrors,
Connec-TV and AquaTouch. These are more complex products and it
was great that customers could actually see them working and
understand what parts are required and how everything connects
together. The Bespoke mirrors and Connec-TV had the best response. It
is difficult to explain how good a Mirror TV is until you actually see it
and our mirrors received very positive feedback. Again the first time we
show customers the Connec-TV product running video, control and
power over one CAT5 cable they are totally amazed and then start to
think of several applications they have for the product.
LILIN - Steve Liddiard
The Home Technology show was a fantastic platform to raise our brand
awareness and showcase our comprehensive range of award-winning IP
Video security product; from megapixel cameras to Network Video
Recorders. It certainly delivered on our expectations and was an
excellent opportunity to connect and interact with new and existing
customers. It is a MUST attend event for LILIN and we look forward to
the exhibition in 2015.
Core Brands - Marc Waple
Invision UK created a landmark event that we were very proud to
support. Showing the latest developments of our Elan g! home
entertainment and control system to the extensive range of indoor and
outdoor loudspeakers solutions from our multi award winning Niles
Audio. Invision UK created the perfect environment to demonstrate and
discuss our products with the UK installers and integrators who are at
cutting edge of our industry, creating the best projects the UK custom
Install industry has to offer.
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RTI Pete Baker
I am delighted to have participated in the Invision Home Technology
Showcase event. It was a first class event, in an exciting venue at the
Royal Air force Museum, well attended by press and dealers alike. I take
my hat off to the talented Invision team for the outstanding job they
did to market, promote and fill the event with industry associates and
overseas manufacturers; making the event so exciting and beneficial for
the dealers and other participants. Dealers also seemed to really enjoy
the educations sessions that were hosted by various manufacturers,
during the course of the event, making it more worthwhile for the
attendees. Bravo Invision Team! I look forward to supporting the
Invision team for the next Home Technology showcase, and visiting with
more dealers and industry associates at another exciting venue.

iRoom - Mark van Zon
I would like to thank Invision for giving iRoom the opportunity to be
part of the Home Technology Showcase. It was very well-organised and I
would like to thank the complete Invision team for the big efforts. Great
venue, great set-up, great booths, great people, lots of press, lots of
customers! For iRoom it was the perfect stage to create even more
awareness of our unique motorised iPad docking solutions.
Wyrestorm - Adrian Ickeringill
It was a fantastic event, well-organised and attended. Great to see
so many installers and fantastic response to the new thin receivers and
4K matrix models that we had on show. Judging by the conversations
held during the event, the market is certainly on the up, with a
number of projects and specifications being discussed. Congratulations
must go to the Invision team for their hard work in holding such a
successful event.
Paul Mead - Tavistock Sound & Vision
What a great day we had, learning about some new technologies, and
being able to talk with the manufacturers was superb. To see a 4K
picture on a projector and OLED screen was also brilliant. Being
welcomed by the MD was a nice touch as often this does not happen.
The day was run professionally and slick with staff being clearly
identified by their polo shirts should we require assistance.
Alex Camara - Audio Control
For our team at AudioControl, HTS with InvisionUK was a great success.
We saw over 120 dealers one-to-one, had very focused meetings, were
superbly supported by the Invision team live on-site and are now
working on all of the follow-up requests from dealers across the UK. We
are already excited about HTS 2015.
It was great to see a renewed sense of optimism across the UK CI
industry. Our meetings were focused on growth projects and we came
away with a long list of opportunities to focus on with UK dealers. The
team at Invision were excellent at facilitating the meetings and as a new
partner in the UK, HTS was a big success for AudioControl.
Jeff Curtis - Luxul
The Invision UK Showcase was a great opportunity for Luxul to engage
with the UK dealer community. We had the chance to demonstrate our
new product offering as well as hear about opportunities and challenges
from the broader dealer group in the UK. Thanks for letting us
participate.
T: +44 (0)1359 270 280
E: sales@invisionuk.com
www.invisionuk.com
Invision UKs second Home Technology Showcase impressed and educated over its two days
at the RAF Museum in London. Team SVI was there in full-force to watch it unfold
Wyrestorms
superslim
superstar Ice, Ice, baby
And still they came this
years event attendance
was up 45% on 2013!
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SVIs round-up of all the very latest product news.
If it isnt here, it isnt happening
SONIC SHOOTER
Acoustiphase, a new name to the mobile audio market, has announced the
launch of its first product the Mini Cannon Bluetooth speaker. Weighing
only 380 grams, Mini Cannon is an excellent option for those wanting to
play music whilst on the go thanks to its small form-factor and Bluetooth
connectivity which allow it to be connected to a wide range of compatible
sources such as smartphones, tablets and PCs/Macs. Available in a choice of
four colours silver, blue, pink and black the AcoustiPhase Mini Cannon is
available now with the UK SRP of 55.00.
Mini Cannon features a powerful sound thanks to its pair of full-range
4.5cm speaker drivers and excellent bass response from its two passive bass
radiators. Wrapping around the speaker, the anodised aluminium cabinet
provides the perfect balance of rigidity and bracing, allowing the drive units
to operate freely whilst making the speaker rugged enough for outdoor use.
Thanks to its 10-hour Li-ion polymer rechargeable battery, which only
takes three hours to charge from a USB power source, Mini Cannon can be
taken anywhere and can be connected to any compatible Bluetooth device
up to 10-meters away. The built-in microphone also allows for Mini Cannon
to be used as a speakerphone with the handy answer button situated on
the top of the speaker. Available now, for non-Bluetooth devices a 3.5 mm
stereo axillary input is also accessible on the rear of the unit.
www.acoustiphase.co.uk
SPOT-ON FOR NAD
NAD Electronics has introduced Spotify Connect to
its compact, state-of-the-art D 7050 Direct Digital
Network Amplifier, meaning that owners can now
enjoy Spotifys new home audio experience with
simple hassle-free music control and instant access
to millions of songs.
Streaming music from Spotify Connect is
childs play with the D 7050, which combines
NADs most advanced Direct Digital innovation with
Apples AirPlay, UPnP, and aptX Bluetooth, to create
the ultimate plug and play solution for wireless
music in the home.
Equipped with NADs Direct Digital technology,
the D 7050 eliminates all analogue circuits that can
produce noise and distortion, so music remains
digital right up to the speaker outputs.
Spotify Connect is a perfect addition to the D
7050s advanced digital and streaming
technologies. Our customers will get the best of
both worlds: true and reliable high-performance
audio along with Spotify Connects effortless
control of music across your phone, tablet, and the
D 7050, says Greg Stidsen, NADs Director of
Technology & Product Planning. Its an inspiring
experience that you simply have to hear to believe.
www.nadelectronics.com
Originator of audio orbs of excellence, Elipson
Audio, has announced the introduction of the
Audio Bridge a new and convenient
connection hub for their Planet LW active,
wireless loudspeaker system.
By recognising changes in audio
technologies and consumers increasing
demands for convenience, the Audio Bridge
now allows a wider selection of sources to be
sent wirelessly to the Planet LW speakers.
Featuring APTX Bluetooth, the Bridge provides
high-quality wireless audio from portable
devices in addition to wired connections thanks
to RCA and mini-jack analogue inputs together
with an optical Toslink input for TVs, so for
consumers wanting more performance and
quality than a soundbar, the LW/Bridge system
offers a stylish alternative.
The wireless link between the Audio Bridge
and Planet LW speakers is transmitted in lossless
16/44 CD-quality audio retaining HD music
quality without compression. Inside the LW
speakers, each tweeter and woofer has its own
digital B&O ICE Power amplifier for maximum
control to 100W of power. The result is a
dynamic sound with added bass extension and
clearer high frequencies within a stylish, energy
efficient package.
Elipsons Planet LW/Audio Bridge system is
supplied complete with isolation mounting rings
for high gloss black, white or red speakers,
mains leads and remote control at a UK SRP of
1399 and is available now. Accessory options
for the speakers include a floor stand, wall-
mount and ceiling-mount.
www.bbg.eu.com
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AUDIO ITALIANO
Italian architectural loudspeaker brand Garvan has appointed The Multi-
Room Company Ltd as its exclusive distributor in the UK, helping to bring
a bit of European style, choice and substance to the design-conscious
installer and consumer.
The companys coaxial in-wall speakers come with either round of
square grilles, in any colour of fabric or perforated metal and are
designed to be absolutely flush with the wall, with no flange or bevel
edge. Similar grilles are available for the range of in-wall two-way,
dappolito and passive radiator models and all models are also available
with frame surrounds in any colour, stainless steel or polished steel and
with rounded or square corners. The flexibility and adaptability of the
speakers to their environment and the surrounding decor is without
equal in the world of architectural speakers. Installation in stud or block-
work walls is accommodated through dedicated mounting frames and
back-boxes specially designed for each situation.
Each model in the Garvan range of in-wall speakers has an
equivalent on-wall sibling, which comes in a similarly large variety of
finishes. The steel enclosures can be supplied in a brushed stainless steel
finish, a primed finish ready for painting the same colour as the interior
decor, or any RAL colour can be specified. The perforated metal grilles
can be the same colour or a contrasting finish, or an acoustically
transparent fabric grille in a variety of colours can be specified. Absolute
flexibility and style are the watchwords for the Garvan products.
The flagship product Drop, a speaker crafted by the world-famous
porcelain artisans in Faenza, crowns the range. Available in solid, metallic,
pearlescent finishes and any RAL colour, Drop is set to become an icon of
loudspeaker design and an obvious choice for architects, specifiers and
clients looking for a statement piece of audio equipment for a residential
or commercial installation. Its water droplet shape is not only an
aesthetically pleasing form, but also an acoustically effective design that
aids sound dispersion, an essential facet for a suspended outdoor (or
indoor) speaker. Minimalist floor, wall or ceiling mounts are available to
position the Drop wherever required.
Mike Bonnette, The Multi-Room Companys product director, says:
Garvan represents a radical new solution for designers and demanding
end users. The variety of styles, colours and installation options is the
most widespread of any brand we have come across and fills a real gap
in the UK market for designer speakers.
www.multi-room.com
MC DADDY OF HEADPHONE AMPS
The new MHA100 is a highly versatile new headphone amplifier aimed
squarely at the audiophile. Employing a new adaptation of McIntoshs
unique autoformer technology to offers three selectable headphone
impedance ranges: 8-40; 40-150 and 150-600 ohms, this flexibility
enables every headphone to deliver optimal McIntosh sound quality.
The MHA100 is also perfectly suited to todays wide variety of digital
source components with the internal McIntosh Digital Engine offering
four digital inputs (coaxial, optical, balanced digital AES/EBU and USB),
allowing decoding at up to 32-bit/ 192kHz resolution for maximum
analogue fidelity. And it even upsampled digital signals to 192kHz with
32-bit resolution, before the D/A process begins.
More than just a headphone amplifier, too 50W stereo speaker
outputs (with less than 0.005% distortion) are included for use with
loudspeakers.
Further features include tone controls for greater flexibility across a
range of partnering headphones, plus McIntoshs Power Guard
technology: a waveform comparison circuit that continuously monitors
both input and output signals, dynamically adjusting them when
necessary, in order to avoid potentially damaging clipping. A large power
transformer, multiple large filter capacitors and a regulated power supply
ensures stable, noise-free operation even with a fluctuating input.
Finally, like all McIntosh products, the 4995 MHA100 is carefully
handcrafted in the Binghamton (NY) factory and boasts cool, classic
1950s styling with contemporary features and technology.
www.mcintoshlabs.com
AUDIO ALL ROUNDER
A flat panel TV and an Xbox console can deliver lavish visual pyrotechnics found
in todays movies and games, but customers often miss out on the spectacular
audio information contained in these titles from poor TV monitor speakers.
With sound that will blow customers away, the full range 39-inch,
Bluetooth-equipped, Dolby Digital N1 SurroundBar from Polk is the first ever
soundbar designed and engineered in collaboration with Microsoft, and the
brains behind the incredible sound design of best-selling games like Halo and
Forza, unleashing the full audio potential of movies and games.
Designed for Xbox, in the first ever collaboration of its kind, Halo, Forza
and Polk sound designers have created optimised custom gaming EQs that
reveal more of any game than customers have ever heard before.
Available now from Exertis Gem, the N1 SurroundBar is available in black
or white finishes at an SRP of 349.00.
www.exertisgem.co.uk
Screen supremo, Samsung has had Ultra-High
Definition (UHD) firmly held down in the CI
market for a while now. This trend looks set to
continue, with various new flat and curved
options for integrators to choose from when
specifying a screen for a project.
Since its introduction last year, the
behemoth 85-inch Samsung S9 has been turning
heads for its fantastic picture quality at four
times the detail of Full-HD. Its unique free-
standing canvas and easel design is unlike
anything else available, and makes a bold
statement wherever its placed. In addition, the
S9 can now be wall mounted if required.
Not looking for a screen quite as large but
dont want to sacrifice the pixel count? Not a
problem with Samsungs new HU7500 range,
which takes over from its predecessor the F9000.
Available in 48-, 55-, 65- and 75-inch versions,
the HU7500 brings 4K and 3D viewing straight
into the front room.
Looking for more of a 3D IMAX experience?
Again, no issue with the latest curved HU8500
line up. Its concave design aims to improve the
viewing angle of all content, from the local
news to Hollywood blockbusters, and it
certainly doesnt disappoint. Available in 55-,
65- and huge 78-inch variants, the UHD
HU8500 is sure to impress.
The S9, HU7500 and 8500 ship with all
the bells and whistles you would come to
expect from Samsung. Including its world-
renowned Smart TV system, Smart Hub
which offers streaming video services and a
recommendations system based on individual
viewing habits.
In addition, all models are Smart
Evolution ready, a technology unique to
Samsung, it ensures that the screens
processors and firmware can be upgraded
whatever turn broadcasting standards take,
ensuring an end-users investment is
protected.
Finally, and most importantly at present,
all models include full UHD upscaling, which
optimises existing HD and Full-HD content
to completely fill the 3840 x 2160 display
(thats just shy of 8.3-million pixels!).
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ADMIT ONE:
SAMSUNGS UHD
SCREENING!
SLEEP EASY WITH SILENT GLISS
At our recent AWE Expo, we also announced our brand new distribution
deal with Silent Gliss. As the global leader in electronic window shading,
Silent Gliss has joined the AWE home automation family which includes URC
and Philips Dynalite, to offer comprehensive whole-building control to the
custom installation and retail marketplaces.
This official partnership developed following several years working on a
number of projects together. There was an obvious, natural synergy with the
solutions offered by Silent Gliss to work in sync with our existing lighting and
control products.
Through AWE, CI dealers can arrange for a Silent Gliss representative to
provide an extensive range of services including quotations, technical advice,
fitting support and maintenance for any project, large or small in size. This
allows dealers and integrators to tap into a lucrative market, even if they
have no prior knowledge of selling or specifying in the product category.
KEEP CALM AND STAY
PROTECTED WITH
PANASONIC SECURITY
Extending our already outstanding portfolio of home automation
products, weve recently signed on the dotted line to become the official
Channel Partner for Panasonic Security Camera Solutions. The impressive
range of intelligent surveillance options range from fixed analogue
cameras, to full pan and tilt HD IP technology cameras, which can be
used either indoors or out.
The latest range of state-of-the-art IP models such as the i-Pro
SmartHD WV-SP509 (which provides full 1080p display resolution,
switchable image quality and facial recognition functionality) are now
available directly through AWE. Our dealers may also be glad to hear,
the entire range of Panasonic Security Cameras are 100% compatible
with URC Total Control. This means 2-way communication, a tailored
control system, ultimate security and much more.
Our customary, first-class aftersales support and customer service
ensures dealers have complete confidence in specifying Panasonic
cameras as a comprehensive security measure for any property.
AWE PING PONG PROWESS
Our new Show Apartment is not only a fantastic space for
demonstrating our latest products, but its also proven to
be a perfect stadium to hold the inaugural AWE Table
Tennis Tournament!
Were currently 10 rounds in, and Stewart The Captain
Spelling (our Warehouse Manager) is currently dominating in
first place, followed closely by Nick The Macho Micro Slasher
Mott and Ollie Big Ol Paddle Slapper Buchanan.
My table tennis alter-ego, Hong Kong Motty, is
currently in 9th place but Ill have a podium finish when
the tournament concludes, just you wait!
CONNECT WITH US
T: +44 (0)1372 729 995
E: sales@awe-europe.com
www.awe-europe.com
Twitter: @awe_europe
Facebook: www.facebook.com/aweeurope
HIGH DEFINITION ANYWHERE
Our recent distribution agreement with HD Connectivity has seen us
start shipping its fantastic HDanywhere Modular 4K-compatible HDMI
distribution system. Utilising HDBaseT technology, the Modular system
allows transmission of HD signals up to 4K to be sent via a CAT 5/6
Ethernet cable.
This opens up huge possibilities for whole house custom installs,
ensuring fantastic quality visual signals reach screens up to 100m away
from source. This means equipment and racks can be placed far away,
out of sight and out of mind.
With our position as a leading supplier of Ultra-HD 4K displays such
as the recent Samsung additions, 4K-scaling AVRs and Blu-ray players,
alongside URC Control products, the addition of HDanywheres Modular
system to our line-up makes perfect sense.
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Offering more movie fans high-end cinematic technology, Epsons
home cinema range features three top-of-the-range 3D projectors,
including a stripped-down version for movie lovers who want to
enjoy immersive, big-screen experiences on a budget. With almost
twice the contrast ratio of previous models and new MHL connectivity
for smartphone and tablet users, this range also includes Frame
Interpolation in both 2D and 3D mode.
The range includes the EH-TW9200W, which was recently
awarded our very own projector of the year award for 2014, a
wireless Full HD model that allows users to connect their Full HD
devices to the projector, without having to install them in the same
room. The EH-TW9200 is also available as a non-wireless version.
Then there is the EH-TW7200, which offers features usually found
in high-end models, such as a wide lens shift and very high contrast
ratio, but with a much lower price tag.
All three models are ideal
for watching the latest
blockbusters with dark,
shadowy scenes, thanks to a
high contrast ratio, which
ensures deeper, crisper blacks.
The EH-TW9200W and
EH-TW9200 both feature a very
high contrast ratio of 600,000:1,
while the EH-TW7200 is a very
respectable 120,000:1.
The EH-TW9200W is also one of Epsons
first home cinema projectors to allow users to play content directly
from their smartphone or tablet including photos, videos and
music thanks to the MHL port.
Graeme Davidson, business manager, Epson UK, says: As
the number one projector manufacturer across the
globe for over a decade, were always pushing
our technology further to offer home
users the best possible movie
experience. On top of that, all
three of our projectors are
compatible with USB-
rechargeable, Radio Frequency
(RF) active shutter 3D glasses,
included and sold separately at
89.96. With their RF connectivity,
these lightweight glasses can be
used up to 10-metres from the
projector and offer fantastic, immersive
3D entertainment.
T: +44 (0)844 409 8010
www.epson.co.uk
EPSON RANGE
Helping installers create
home cinema heaven for
their clients, projectors and
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JVC DLA RANGE
When it comes to projectors and their partner screens the
first thing you want to achieve is stunning picture quality, and
JVCs range not only delivers substantial improvements in
image quality but also gives the industrys highest native and
dynamic contrast, further improved this year by a new D-ILA
device and wire grid polariser. JVC has also added an
intelligent lens aperture that can dial in even deeper blacks,
and models equipped with 4K e-shift3, the latest iteration of
the companys e-shift technology, feature a 4K signal input
(60p) so both 4K and 2K sources can be displayed as 3840 x
2160 images.
JVCs 2014 range is composed of the DLA X900R, DLA
X700R and DLA X500R. All models are 3D-enabled and offer
4K e shift3, which shifts sub-frames by half a pixel both
vertically and horizontally to achieve 4x the pixel density of
the original content.
With the lack of 4K sources at this time JVC have given
users the option of viewing their existing 1080p content in
near native 4K resolution. JVCs 4K e shift technology was
developed to up convert and scale 2D HD content to a 4K
signal. With 4K inputs, the new projectors can now process 4K
signals as well to deliver a smooth, detailed image.
Picture performance is further optimised by a new
multiple pixel control (MPC) processor with eight band
detection. The MPC processor offers four presets 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).
As proud distributors of JVC products, were obviously
delighted to be able to offer our customers this fabulous
range or projectors, explains Adrian Summers, product sales
manager at Invision UK. JVC has put an incredible amount of
time and effort into developing a range of features that
deliver the smoothest, most highly detailed image.
T: +44 (0)1359 270 280
www.invisionuk.com
DRAPER
SCREENS
So why use a projection screen
when you can simply project onto
a wall painted in white? Well, you
can do that but the result will
not be anything near as good as
with a projection screen; and that
isnt getting the best out of the
projector, so get serious and screen-up!
A high-quality projection screen enhances the projected light and reflects
vibrant colours, sharp contrast and rich details. So once youve determined the
correct size of screen for the audience area its time to determine what type of
screen and screen surface will be used. Basically there are two types: the
unsupported vinyl, which is characterised by its flexible qualities and the textile,
backed with its reflective front surface laminated to a woven textile base. These
surfaces need to be correctly tensioned to achieve sufficient flatness to perform
properly, hence fixed frame and Tab Tension screens are used with a flexible
surface; and non-tensioned textile backed screen surfaces, which are used on
spring-roller operated and motorised projection screens. These screens hang
suitably flat by virtue of the dimensional stability of the material and the weight
of the bottom dowel.
Adrian Summers product sales manager at Invision UK explains: Projection
screens are an area that requires a lot of thought and preparation, rather than
the here is the biggest screen we can fit in approach. With Drapers custom
screen service we at Invision UK can correctly specify the screen best suited to the
application. This custom service opens up the opportunity to deliver the best
possible picture quality while overcoming the most demanding of interior design
challenges making Draper the number one choice for the custom integrator.
Once the screen itself has been specified, Drapers Control Box features the
most usual and flexible means of operation, such as RF, IR, Dry Contact/Contact
Closure, 12V trigger and RS232. The Control Box is an excellent solution for
integration and communication with external control systems. For convenience it
comes equipped with a 300cm cord to power outlet, a 150cm screen cord, and a
30cm Dry Contact/RS232 cable as standard. The box also has a built-in IR eye.
For standard installations the Control Box is also available in three pre-assembled
kits: RF AutoLink Kit; RF Remote Control Kit; and IR Remote Control Kit.
T: +44 (0)1359 270 280
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STUMPFL CURVE
Distributed by ECT and ideal for immersive viewing the Stumpfl CURVE
screen is custom made to fit any requirement. Starting with a minimum
of 300cm radius which can be made up to a height of 400cm, and all
sizes in between, the CURVE screen is ideal for home cinema
applications.
Made from modular 64x32mm slot together (no tools required)
frames with custom-curvature, the CURVE is just as easy to install as the
images on it are easy on the eye.
T: +44 (0)118 984 1141
E: adam@ect-av.com
www.avstumpfl.com
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DIREKTEK PROPER SCREEN
The perfect screen for education, business presentations or home cinema,
the lightweight and steady tripod design of the Proper has a convenient
hanging and locking mechanism for adjusting the height and a heavy duty
roller for easy a stable operation.
It features a black backed screen material to eliminate light
penetration, a matte white screen which is durable and easy to clean, a
160 viewing angle, is available in either 90- or 100-inch size options, and
pricing starts at a mere 37!
T: +44 (0)1494 471 100
E: sales@direktek.co.uk
www.proper.co.uk
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VIVITEK H1185HD
Viviteks DLP DarkChip3 and BrilliantColor
technology-packing H1185HD delivers
Full HD 3D directly via HDMI port and its
native 1080p resolution allows users to
enjoy top 3D and 2D performance in the
comfort of their home cinema. Capable
of some 2500 ANSI lumens of brightness
and with a contrast ratio of 10,000:1
giving an excellent level of black, the
H1185HD is the perfect projector to
entertain in a variety of moderate lighting
environments.
Also including SRS WOW audio
sound technology to deliver a cinematic
experience with deep and rich bass, and
featuring a new generation lamp that
prolongs the lifetime up to 5000 hours in
eco mode, the H1185HD is a slick bit of
light-throwing kit.
www.vivitek.eu
OPTOMA X605
Optoma has expanded its range of ProScene projectors with the launch of the X605.
This new model has a centre-lens design, with full lens shift and three interchangeable
lens options including an off-axis short throw lens, ensuring installers can get the image
precisely where it is needed.
An XGA model producing 6000 ANSI lumens of brightness, the X605 offers superb
image quality, and once installed it can be monitored over LAN and can also provide
email message alerts in case an error occurs, a lamp fails or needs to be replaced, using
Crestron Roomview.
The web browser interface and full support for Telnet, Extrons IP Link, AMX
dynamic device discovery and PJ-Link protocols, allow almost all functions to be
controlled remotely across a network.
With full 3D support (via HDMI 1.4) for various devices such as PC, Blu-ray 3D, Sony
PS3, Microsoft Xbox 360 or 3D TV broadcast system, the X605 comes packing an
impressive array of features.
www.optoma.co.uk
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CABLES & BRACKETS
RACKS & DESIGNER FURNITURE
AV Furniture now
holds dedicated stock
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brands. With no
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cash-flow is not tied
up in stock.
We are now brand
exclusive distributors
of IXOS cables and
MOUNT MASSIVE
TV brackets, in
addition to our
furniture brands,
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SVI COVER STAR: JVC Z SERIES
Cutting a cool-kit swathe on our cover this issue and soon to be found
in and on the ears of those who care about their audio, JVCs Z SERIES
headphones, featuring the new Real Sound System, mark another
industry first in audio engineering.
Slick-looking and capable of superior sounds, the no-compromise rich
bass and mid-high range audio performance is achieved through JVCs
breakthrough acoustic architecture. Ingeniously fusing the advantages of a
dedicated bass driver and a high-end Hi-Fi speaker structure in headphones for
the first time, the aforementioned innovative Real Sound System delivers the
balanced active-passive response of a Kelton-Method subwoofer structure and
the extended frequency response and superb clarity of the mid-high range.
Keeping it Real
JVCs quest for original quality sound has produced a string of innovations in
headphones performance, and the global debut of the Real Sound System at
the tail-end of 2013 raised the bar for headphones audio quality by achieving
rich, deep bass sound without sacrificing mid- to high-range reproduction.
While posing major engineering challenges, JVCs core concept of adding a
woofer with separate dedicated drivers for bass and mid-high frequencies was
a logical evolutionary step; evolutionary and revolutionary.
Take the HA-FXZ100/200 inner ear headphones series, not only adding an
8.8mm woofer unit to the acclaimed Twin System unit, but also boasting an
industry first Kelton-Method woofer structure. In order to fit the Kelton
concept in the limited space available, JVC reinvented the headphones speaker
structure. After extensive trial and error, development finally resulted in the
Stream Duct system measuring only 0.4mm diameter and 30mm in length,
the precision fabricated duct is ideal for reproduction of pure bass sound.
Together with the Twin Systems carbon nanotubes diaphragm for the high-
range and a carbon diaphragm for mid-tones and the Stream Woofer, the Real
Sound System was born.
Ear-encompassing Experience
Next up, the HA-SZ1000/2000 around ear headphones come packing even
more innovation, including the industry first Stream Woofer DB (double bass-
reflex), combining the Kelton approach with a double bass-reflex architecture.
This separately dedicated Stream Woofer DB system also allows the
incorporation of an ideal-sized mid-high frequency driver mated to a carbon
nanotubes diaphragm for mid-high range reproduction free from bass
interference.
A dual bass-reflex woofer system that features Dual Stream Ducts and
two separate chambers for not only richer bass, but also suppression of quality
instabilities in mid- and high-range reproduction, the ingenious design and
placement of the dual ducts and dual chambers also allow sufficient space for
the large 55mm driver unit while maintaining compactness.
The separately dedicated subwoofer also allowed JVC engineers to
optimise the driver for mid- to high-range reproduction, and exploit
the high-frequency characteristics of the carbon nanotubes
diaphragm for exceptional audio purity. The result is stylish
premium set of headphones that promise rich bass quality
without interference with mid-high audio reproduction and
the enjoyment of delicate high-range and solid mid-frequency
sound without compromising the bass experience.
www.jvc.co.uk/zseries
COVER STAR:
JVC
Z SERIES
Pleasing on the eye and awesome on the ear,
JVCs recently launched Z Series takes personal-
audio innovation to the next level
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SVI HOME CINEMA SEPARATES
Eschewing simple one-box
solutions for home cinema, we
round up the sexiest separates
around for achieving silver-
screen Shangri-la
DIVIDED
THEY
Whilst a one-box cinema solution can be
bought and set up by even the simplest of
lumbering Luddites, selecting and installing
sophisticated separates is the only real route
to true home cinema and, as such, should
only be attempted by the smartest of tech-
savvy installers (thats you, by the way). And
said smartest of tech-savvy installers knows how
important it is to keep up-to-date with the latest
options being rolled out amongst the vast array of
AV kit available. So, helpfully putting it all in one
place for you, we present this handy round-up of
the newest and equally smartest separates out.
Dont say we never do anything for you
STAND
ANTHEM MRX RANGE
Building on the outstanding success of Anthems
first-generation range of premium home cinema
separates, the respected high-end brand from
Canada has unveiled its next generation: the MRX
710, MRX 510 and MRX 310.
As well as Anthems proven class-leading audio
technology and high-quality amplification, the latest
models now take in a sleek new minimalist aesthetic
making sure they look as good as they sound and
benefit from the very latest app-enabled functionality.
This takes in an expanded, highly flexible command set including remote control apps for
Android and iOS devices, improved ease of integration, a new version of the companys revered
proprietary Anthem Room Correction (ARC 1M) system and drivers for popular control systems.
The models also come with more HDMI inputs, dual HDMI outputs, faster HDMI switching,
more robust control (IP and RS-232 control drivers for full integration with automation), software
updates via the USB port, larger, easier-to-read on-screen menus and improved status displays.
All these enhancements only go to underscore Anthems position as a leading provider of high-
end, high quality yet affordable AV receivers.
Prices: MRX 710 2199/ MRX 510 1699/ MRX 310 1199.
www.anthemav.com
AUDIO CONTROL
The potentially biggest challenge in home cinema
is getting the sound right pre-amplifiers are the
nerve centre of a high performance home
theatre, as they impact the AV performance and
provide user control. So, to ensure nothing but
the best in pre-amp performance, Audio Control
consulted with experts around the world, thereby
making sure that their Maestro M4 met the
demands of a high-end cinema through state of
the art engineering and a powerful array of
features for complete flexibility.
The Maestro M4 matches audiophile quality
componentry with professional studio video
processing. The results are pre-amplifiers that
deliver unsurpassed levels of performance.
But, once that cinema sound has been
processed its time to amplify it! So say hello to
the Pantages G3 a five-channel amplifier that
incorporates a unique and highly efficient Class H
design that allows it to produce 230W into each
channel, at an 8-ohm load, with total audio
output at over 1200W RMS. Designed as a
matching companion to Audio Controls Maestro
M3 theatre pre-amp processor, the Pantages G3
incorporates a simple yet elegant design,
highlighted by refined Rose Gold lettering on a
high gloss black display, the sleek front panel is
also accentuated by cool blue LED indicators
that complement the exquisite cosmetics of the
Pantages G3.
The Pantages G3 incorporates Audio
Controls LightDrive Anti-Clipping Protection
Circuit, which safely eliminates any possibility of
speaker damaging clipping and distortion, even
in extreme conditions. Audio enthusiasts can
enjoy their audio systems at even the most
aggressive levels.
If budget doesnt quite stretch to the top-
flight separates system Audio Control also offer
their new Concert AVR series which deliver a
visually stunning entertainment experience.
Behind the striking contemporary visual design,
the Concert AVR-8 benefits from the high-end
audio performance that Audio Control is
renowned for. Its powerful high-current 7x 200W
per channel theatre amplifier creates a truly
incredible audio platform that turns watching a
film into a movie lovers nirvana. The Concert
AVR-6 also benefits from the same high
performing audio and video platform as the
Concert AVR-8, powering its seven-channel
amplifier at 100W per channel into 8-ohms.
T: +44 (0)1359 270 280
www.invisionuk.com
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SVI HOME CINEMA SEPARATES
FURMAN IT-REFERENCE 16E I
Once the hardware is sorted there tends to be one last area that is
always overlooked in the great home cinema installation scheme:
power conditioning. Todays AC lines are plagued with ever-
increasing noise, and when AC noise couples into a systems critical
components, it masks low-level signals and cripples performance.
This low level content is critical because it relays the crucial
harmonics and ambience in audio, and depth and clarity in video.
With Furmans IT-Reference 16E is exclusive Discrete
Symmetrical Power, video screens, projectors, Blu-ray players, pre-
amplifiers, and matrix switches are fed linearly filtered ultra-low-
noise symmetrical power. This dramatically reduces AC noise,
ensuring peak operation of critical components, resulting in the
whole home cinema system performing as it should utterly
uncompromised. Video presentation will be crisp and colours true
with greater grey and black scale definition, as well as noticeably
improved depth and clarity.
Another critical feature is Furmans exclusive Series Multi-Stage
Protection featuring Extreme Voltage Shutdown (EVS). This virtually
maintenance-free surge suppression assures the highest level of AC
protection possible, without sacrificing itself when the offending
surge is severe no damaged equipment, no service calls, no down
time.
T: +44 (0)1359 270 280
www.invisionuk.com
ARCAM AV950
New from Arcam is the AV950, an AV pre-processor which sets a fresh benchmark
for audiophile quality performance in high end home cinema installations.
The video and audio stages on the AV950 feature integral 4K Ultra HD and
3D video capability and also allow standard and up to seven high definition sources
to be upscaled to any resolution, where required.
Control is a vital part of any custom installation and so the AV950 includes
auto set-up with room correction and can be quickly and fully integrated within
whole house control systems through RS232 or IP connection. For simple systems,
Arcam also offers a free of charge iOS control app.
An internal tuner provides a fully integrated FM/DAB/DAB+ (in appropriate
markets) radio solution. Worldwide access to radio stations is provided through the
network connection, which also interfaces to uPnP audio servers. The USB port
supports memory devices as well as digital audio from an iPod, iPhone or iPad, and
an on-board power supply unit can supply Arcams versatile range of rSeries
accessories, which enables installers to quickly and conveniently add an Arcam
rBlink to the system for audio playback via high quality aptX Bluetooth playback.
The AV950 has been designed to provide the finest sound in home cinema,
says Arcams Managing Director, Charlie Brennan. It delivers a level of sonic detail
and emotional connection that takes the listener to the very heart of the cinematic
or musical experience. Installers will also appreciate the units compatibility with
current and emerging technologies, such as, 4K, the range of control options
available and the products inherent reliability. Quite simply, this is Arcams highest
performing pre-processor ever.
www.arcam.co.uk
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SVI INSIDE CI
SVIs very own roaming RoboCop
of Custom Install, DAVE More
Machine than Man SLATER
reports back on another hugely
hectic month from Inside CI
INSI E CI
Dave Slater is MD of DSE Group, incorporating DSE DIGITAL.
+44 (0)1914 914 141 dave@dsegroup.co.uk www.dsegroup.co.uk
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Ah, the start of summer is just upon us and its busy, busy, busy! The
industry seems to have produced more new tech shows than ever, and with the
return of Invision UKs Home Technology Showcase it was a case of even bigger
and even better. All key Invision UK brands were in attendance, including
Wyrestorm, LG, Niles, JVC, Aquavision, RTI, iRoom, Autonomic, Elan and Luxul,
along with newcomers including, security specialist LILIN, app-developer Janus
Technology and ICE Cables. Wyrestorm had a large presence at the show,
unveiling its new MX-0404-PP-KIT Pro Plus HD matrix with ultra slim receivers,
as well as offering the first look at an 8x8 matrix 4K compatible matrix. Also on
show was a range of low-cost Express line HDMI switching products. I was also
very interested to see a new HDMI with Grip Lock from ICE Cable. Our
patented grip-lock system on the connectors can resist about 15lbs of pull
force, explained CEO, Brian Rizzo. When you plug it in, it snaps in real tight.
Installers are guaranteed a good connection and that will eliminate service calls
about HDMIs popping out.
Also present and correct was the usual mix of HD and Ultra HD screens.
Aquavision had their current range of waterproof TVs on show and had a neat
one-cable-to-TV solution making for a much easier install thanks to a
termination box located in an easily accessible area and a Cat 5 connecting said
box to TV.
AudioControl used the event to present its two new 4K-capable AV
receivers alongside a compact Rialto 400 amp/DAC. The AudioControl Rialto
400 is a compact, high-powered amplifier with a built-in audiophile-grade DAC
designed specifically to provide greater performance and higher sound quality
for all analogue and digital systems, including Sonos home entertainment
systems. Delivering over 100W of power per channel into 8 ohms and 200W
per channel into 4-ohm loads, the 400 also features a built-in high-
performance Wolfson DAC which drastically improves audio quality. This choice
of an audiophile-quality DAC allows connected digital audio sources, such as
Apple TV, Pandora and Spotify, to provide higher quality acoustics with clearer,
more accurate analogue signals during playback.
InVision of Expo Excellence
The Home Technology Show has plugged the void left by CEDIA, and we just
love the format mini training talks and a two-day show in an easy to reach
location is always going to be a winner; and indeed it was!
If you did not have time to visit, you can check out www.insideci.co.uk
where we have posted 16 short videos of the event. The Show was the first
outing for our new camera, the Canon C500, and it is performing out of this
world; the 4K images coming out of this kit are sublime!
Searching for new products, I came across the amBX Light-Scene Engine, a
powerful new IP-based multi-room lighting controller for both residential and
commercial applications. More than just a mood-setter, amBX also allows lights
to react sympathetically to both TV content and music, creating a more
immersive multimedia experience. The system gives lighting designers immense
scope, with more than 256 Light-Scene choices available, together with up to
256 selectable colour palettes available per Light-Scene. The system can be
used to control White, RGB, RGBW and RGBA lights (DMX), and offers IP
connectivity for remote access, control and programming. Versatile and
scalable, handling both single room installations as well as multiple spaces
around the home, or communal spaces such as meeting rooms, classrooms,
universities, bars and clubs and restaurants, the amBX Light-Scene Engine can
be controlled by simple user apps and interfaces from AMX, Crestron,
Control4, Lutron and DemoPad, whilst the processor itself is made from
aluminium and steel, and measures 55 x 148 x 165mm.
Proving ID
Over at Inside ID we were equally busy recently with May Design Week
and a design debate at JAB UK, plus weve also been working hard on the
Inside CI website and launching the new directory service
this section of the website will grow over the next
couple of months to provide you with all the
contacts and information you need at a
touch of a button.
And thats all from me until next
issue! I must dash now as I am going to
be late for yet another gig Who said
publishing was easy?
21st Century TV times
This years HTS really took flight
More than mere work, work, work, the Showcase was the perfect social too.
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SVI CLARITY COMMENT
Mouthpiece of music in the UK,
PHIL HANSEN from the Clarity
Alliance, returns this issue to
raise a familiar point
CLARITY OF THOUGHT
Along with his duties at the Clarity
Alliance, Phil Hansen also runs Red
Sheep, a successful marketing and PR
consultancy operating within and
outside the Hi-Fi industry.
I write this having just returned from spending 24-hours at the worlds
biggest and arguably best Hi-Fi show, the High End Show in Munich.
But spending just 24-hours there, or in reality eight hours at the show, just isnt
long enough to do this event any kind of justice, as anyone who has been to it
will testify. But it is certainly long enough to get a flavour of it and see the
good points and bad points and sample some fine German ale!
For those of you who have never attended, the High End Show is unlike
any show we have in the UK. Even compared to the heyday of Penta, this show
is something else, with its impeccably managed layout, efficient German
organisation, mixture of affordable and ultra-high end brands and visitor
numbers that we can only dream of.
It is fair to say that the shows debate has been discussed ad infinitum in
the UK, at Clarity meetings, BADA and BFA meetings, on the forums, in the bar
at Bristol and in the pages of this hallowed publication. Fair criticism then if I
get slapped down for daring to raise it yet again, but as nothing has actually
happened to improve the show situation in the UK for some time, raise it again
I will.
A No-Show
We are in the situation where there currently isnt an independent, apolitical
and inclusive national Hi-Fi show, which in the worlds spiritual home of Hi-Fi
surely is a travesty? For a show to be successful and beyond suspicion of
hidden (or not so hidden) agendas it really should be run by either a totally
independent exhibition organiser or a trade association. Shows run by
magazines or dealers or distributors will always have an agenda behind them.
Thats not particularly a criticism, or even a problem, if one is aware of the
commercial realities attached to the show. And indeed we have some fine
examples of such shows in the UK and long may they continue, but by their
very nature they must, to some degree, be exclusive and not inclusive. For an
industry to truly work together and put on a united voice without agendas or
bias is a difficult thing to achieve human nature and self-interest usually come
into the equation. I would suggest though that we, as a collective small
industry, really owe it to the companies that manufacture the products, the
retailers who sell them, the media who write about them and to the customers
who buy them, to put aside our differences, our biases and our agendas and
work together to put on a show we can all be proud of.
An independently run national audio show is what we need. But wait, I
hear you cry, There is a show called exactly that, The National Audio Show
and its organised by an exhibition company. Yes there is, but lets be brutally
honest here, it is the National Audio Show in name only many of the major
brands and media dont exhibit there for whatever reason and so it cant claim
to be representative of the whole industry. And thats a real shame, for its
location is excellent in the middle of the country, the venue has plenty of space
for small or large companies to exhibit and the organisers just want as many
brands there as possible without exclusions. So why not take this and build on
it to make a proper national show? After all, if it can work in Germany why on
Earth cant it be done here?
Sound Idea
The Clarity Alliance works for the industry. Our membership criteria is really
simple if you have an interest in the UK Hi-Fi industry surviving and
prospering you can and should be a member. We are totally inclusive in that
respect and so the idea of a representative apolitical show is music to our ears.
Thats why we have teamed up with the organisers of the National Audio
Show, to help them work to build it into the show that so many people have
said they want. Clarity has taken a very large suite on the first floor and is
offering space within it, free of charge, to its manufacturer members for static
display of their products. This will give companies that have not previously
exhibited at the show a chance to sample it for themselves and hopefully come
away with positive feelings. Weve also negotiated with the organisers for
bedrooms and syndicate rooms to be made available to the members at a
discounted rate, should they wish to also present active demonstrations. With
more name brands participating, the show should appeal to a broader
audience. With more people visiting to see those brands, the justification for
spending the show budget on space becomes simpler. It is a horrible clich, but
it is a win-win situation.
And if youre not a Clarity member but think it is a good idea for the
industry to work together and if you want to exhibit at the show, why not join
the Alliance ahead of the show and participate in our free or discounted
exhibition space scheme? Coupled with the rest of the benefits of membership,
it could be one of the best uses of your marketing budget.
To learn more about the benefits of membership or to reserve a space at
the National Audio Show, drop us a line at info@clarityalliance.co.uk.
Astounding sound and scenes across the audio spectrum.
Unusually attired Europeans inspect the horn section.
The High End Show: a bustling business.
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SVI HOME CINEMA SPEAKERS
Bringing the noise in a
beautiful and balanced
way to the ears of film
enthusiasts everywhere,
get set for serious
cinema
Face it, unless your clients are
solely fans of silent cinema and
the stars of yesteryear, theres
an excellent chance theyll also
want an awesome audio system
to provide the ear-
entertainment for the home
cinema eye-candy kit youd just
specified. Indeed, eye-amazing
images are all well and good, but
theyre just a confusion of colour
and movement without some
equally audacious audio to add the
aural oomph necessary to raise a
room to true home cinema status.
Naturally, at the ear-user-end
of the audio sits the speakers
those stalwarts of sound that come
in shapes and sizes to suit all ends,
spaces, budgets and systems.
Whether hidden away in walls and
ceilings or proudly on display,
dotted around the seating like
some sonic Stonehenge, theres an
air-moving option for every
installation. So if youre seeking a
new solution to cinematic sound,
lend your ear to this lot
SOUNDS
CINEMATIC
Uniting Monitor Audios latest engineering with beautifully slender design in a wide range of real wood and high
gloss piano finishes, the newest Silver evolution offers an exceptional balance of performance, versatility, lifestyle
appeal and value.
Launched at the end of last year the newest additions to the eight model-strong Silver range advances the
art of midmarket speaker and include refined features introduced by the brands prestigious Platinum and Gold
series speakers, and recent innovations in driver engineering.
The Silver series is now composed of: two stand mount models, the Silver 1 and 2; three floor speakers, the
Silver 6, 8, 10; and dedicated centre, FX surround and active subwoofer models.
While Silver 1, 2, 6, centre and FX retain the form factor of their predecessors, the Silver 8 becomes a full
three way design, and new to the Silver family, the Silver 10 tower offers an up-scaled floor-standing format,
featuring twin 8-inch bass drivers for a deeper more dynamic and consistent response in larger rooms.
Incorporating new bass and mid-range drivers, unlike conventional cones which incorporate a centre
aperture for the voice-coil, the dimpled RST (Rigid Surface Technology) C-CAM cones deployed by the Silver series
take the form of a continuous uninterrupted radiating dish having inherently greater strength and area. The voice
coil sits beneath and is coupled to a larger motor by an innovative, more efficient drive assembly. Extensive
research and FEA modelling have helped us to determine the ideal mechanical relationships required to increase
excursion and power handling while reducing distortion for a more dynamic and accurate response.
In addition, the Silver 8 and 10 models feature a newly developed 4-inch mid-range driver, operating in its
own damped and optimised enclosure to provide accurate mid frequencies. It features a short voice coil under-
hung in relation to the magnetic gap to ensure that the coil remains inside the gap at all times for significantly
reduced modulation and extremely low distortion.
Distortion from air compression at the back of a tweeter dome has been eliminated by Silvers new 25mm
C-CAM tweeter design, which vents internally around the outside of the magnet system into a large rear-loading
chamber, producing much lower resonance and better overall damping. The frequency response from the new
tweeter is more accurate at lower frequencies for a smoother more natural handover with the mid/bass driver.
Meanwhile high frequency extension has been improved and break-up reduced by improvements in cone
geometry and drive mechanism.
Cabinets, meanwhile, are of 20mm MDF throughout (25mm for W12 subwoofer) up from 19mm RX and
in conjunction with bolt-through driver bracing, employ additional radial and cross-bracing for high rigidity and
low colouration. All new Silver models are available in a choice of premium quality real wood Rosenut, Walnut,
Natural Oak, and Black Oak veneers, together with high-gloss black and white finishes, new Silver sets an
elevated standard of excellence in music and film systems for the home.
Approximate retail prices (inc. VAT) (High Gloss): Silver 1 (pair) 500.00 550.00; Silver 2 (pair) 650.00
715.00; Silver 6 (pair) 1000.00 1100.00; Silver 8 (pair) 1250.00 1,375.00; Silver 10 (pair) 1500.00
1650.00; Silver FX (pair) 500.00 550.00; Silver Centre (each) 375.00 413.00; Silver W12 (each) 1000.00
1100.00
www.monitoraudio.com
MONITOR AUDIO SILVER SERIES
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QUESTED LT8IS
Questeds new LT8iS is the latest model to join the companys increasing successful Consumer Install
line for high-end home cinemas.
Quested has pursued Reference performance from our monitors for over 20 years, says
Quested owner Guy Lewis. Roger Questeds no-compromise approach put the Quested name on
the map, worldwide. Abbey Road have recently installed one of our 4-way systems into Studio 3; in
fact their fourth big system from us over the years.
With an increasing number of home cinema specialists installing Questeds larger-scale
offerings, we have been asked again and again for smaller, versatile speakers which give our Studio
Reference performance, but over greater distances. This new variant is in response to installers who
love the original LT8, but want it in a package less than 150mm deep for invisible mounting between
wall joists.
2012s LT10 was the foundation of a new range which was expanded recently with the LT20,
and now the slim, surround variant of the LT8, with its high-performance 8x38mm ribbon tweeter
and custom 8-inch driver.
The LTs utilise a ribbon technology that gives us the higher SPL needed for longer-throw
applications such as surround environments, Post Production theatres, and behind-screen
placement, continues Guy. We still spend a small fortune on components for the crossover, but
people can really hear a real difference in the tests we have done, whether the LT8 or LT8iS are used
as a centre, mains or surround speakers. The baby LT24 and the bigger LT8 and LT10s are really
generating some great conversations for us with people who want clarity and dynamic performance
at higher SPLs.
www.quested.com
SUNFIRE RANGE
Sunfire are synonymous in home theatre for
providing quality, clarity, versatility and luxury in
speakers, something clearly seen in their full
range of cinema speakers and subwoofers.
Managing to create the seemingly impossible
from a tiny cabinet, Sunfires sound-makers are able
to put out as much power as an equivalent,
extremely large woofer in a very sizable cabinet.
Theyve achieved this by engineering their drivers to
product a large amount of movement, 5x more than a
conventional woofer in fact, and this 2.5-inches of excursion
means these smaller woofers can move a lot more air, producing more
bass. Magnets designed specifically for this purpose, with a weight 10x greater than
conventional drivers, generate this movement, thus allowing the drivers to operate away from
the stall mode, making them far more efficient than this woofer size would normally generate.
An excellent example of this is Sunfires Atmos subwoofer or baby boomer. Designed to
give the best possible low-frequency sound quality for a home theatre experience, it
incorporates a tremendously powerful 1400W built-in amplifier and a pair of 6.5-inch drivers to
produce tight, floor-rumbling, denture-rattling bass that you can feel as well as hear. The
Atmos has an automatic equalisation system which tailors output to compensate for any room
effects. To best accommodate the longer throw of the Atmos woofer, Sunfire engineers
designed a unique Asymmetrical Cardiod Surround, which allows tight, well-defined bass that
combines extreme output with very low distortion and a quality of sound that is unique to
Atmos; another state-of-the-art advancement artfully executed and timelessly designed.
The speaker is the last component in the sound chain, and placement will dramatically
affect the brilliance of the home theatre. Sunfires Cinema Ribbon range of on-wall and in-wall
cinema speakers, featuring their patented Ribbon Tweeter technology, allow Sunfire to produce
audiophile quality from a very small form factor speaker enclosure. With power handling up to
400W Sunfire introduces the CRW-2 and CRW-2C, specifically designed for built-in home
theatre applications where space limitations are a principal concern. Featuring
ultra-thin profiles and twice the output of any other ribbon in-wall speaker, the
line includes left and right channel models as well as a powerful centre-channel
design. Whats more, the Duo In-Walls feature the same acclaimed Sunfire
technologies as their larger sibling, the CRW-3. Technologies like Sunfires
legendary High Back-emf woofers which produce massive amounts of sound
from the smallest cabinets around.
T: +44 (0)1359 270 280
www.invisionuk.com
PMC TWENTY.26
Attendees at the High End Show in Munich last month
will have come across PMC presenting the European
debut of the twenty.26, a new addition to the hugely
popular twenty series loudspeaker range, which brings the
benefits of three way speaker design to show visitors and
raises the bar, yet again, for speakers in this category.
Since its launch in 2011, to mark PMCs 20th
anniversary, the twenty series has received widespread
acclaim from reviewers, retailers and the consumer alike.
The five models in the existing range, the twenty.21, 22,
23, 24 and twenty.C have, between them, collected no
fewer than 21 five-star, five-globe, editors choice and
outstanding product reviews in the UK alone. The range
has also picked up numerous Product of the Year and
Best Speaker awards from around the globe.
The new pinnacle of the twenty series,
the twenty.26 features the same traits as its siblings
finesse, delicacy and musicality but with an added ability
to convey huge dynamic impact and the sheer scale of a
musical performance. This exceptional, well-conceived
design excels with a vast array of amplification due to its
ease of drive and well-tempered balance; and its
transparency ensures that users improving other elements
of their signal path will appreciate the full benefit of their
upgrades. This is a model that takes every musical style in
its stride, and delivers the greatest level of clarity of any of
the twenty series, or indeed of any speaker in this class.
www.pmc-speakers.com
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Highly motivated Sales
Professional
Anthem AV Solutions Ltd a distributor of
Premium Audio & Video products for the
Custom Install and retail market is
currently looking for a highly motivated Sales Professional to join their sales team.
The successful applicant will be responsible for the sales of key brands from the
likes of Anthem, , Trinnov & Peachtree Audio which includes the Award Winning
Anthem MRX Series AV Receivers, plus other brands in our portfolio.
The ideal candidate should have previous field sales experience and will be a self-
motivated individual who is able to work on their own initiative. Strong
presentation and negotiation skills are key to the role, together with a desire to
succeed in a competitive environment. Working to targets and reporting directly
to the Managing Director you will be required to build and maintain relationships
with our existing customers and of course develop new ones and maintain a CRM
database.
We are looking for someone who is good at multi-tasking, has an excellent
technical understanding of the products involved and can work on their own or
within a team. Knowledge of the CI industry, from an installation or distribution
background, is preferred as is the ability to help with customer system
specifying and site support. Working closely with our clients and assisting on
complex projects you need to have excellent communication skills to explain the
technical benefits of our products.
Sales Area Location: London & South East
Requirements:
A good understanding of Home Cinema, Multi-channel, Stereo Systems and
Acoustics.
Computer Literate with experience of Microsoft Office (Outlook & Excel).
Good verbal and written English.
A flexible attitude and good work ethic.
Good Presentation & interpersonal skills
Driving License
In return, the successful candidate will receive a competitive salary, company car
or car allowance and the usual company benefits.
If you feel you are the right person, please apply in writing by e-mailing your CV,
along with a covering letter demonstrating your suitability including your current
salary package to the Managing Director at - jobs@anthemavs.co.uk
Salesperson
Required
The Opportunity:
Avoke is a sales company,
representing significant
brands in both the CI and
AV sectors. We urgently
require an additional salesperson to cover the South to
cope with the demand of our clients products. We will
consider applications from sales agents and those seeking
full time employment.
Our ideal candidate can represent multiple brands, can
train and inspire customers, can solve problems effectively
and can sell. Our customers vary between National
Chains, HiFi dealers, lifestyle stores and custom installers,
so you must be confident and capable in all environments
and be able to open new doors as well. Age and
experience is not a barrier, ability and attitude is key.
You will report to the Sales Director, but will be expected
to communicate directly to our clients.
Requirements:
A listener and thinker
Able to sell via email and phone as well as face to
face visits
Effective use of time - our clients expect sales
If you are able to multitask, enjoy selling and have the
communication skills to see it through please send your
CV, current remuneration, required remuneration along
with a covering note on the opportunities in our sectors to
danderson@avoke.co.uk
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SVI CUSTOM INSTALLATION NATION
The nuts, bolts and ingeniously advanced technologies of AV and CI perfection
Custom Installation Nation
FORGOT ABOUT DRAY?
Ever-expanding omni-AV and automation kit distributor Habitech has
announced an extension of its DrayTek range to further bolster the companys
highly successful ProNet platform of networking products and training. Joining
Ruckus and an established line of DrayTek routers in the ProNet product pool
is a five-strong range of DrayTek Ethernet switches, complemented by a
uniquely capable ADSL Ethernet Modem and a range of DrayTek accessories.
Habitechs new range of DrayTek VigorSwitch 1U Ethernet switches
includes two 8-port PoE devices, the P-1080 and the P-1090 with extended
power PoE+ on four ports. Also included are three 24-port Gigabit switches,
the G-1260, the G-2260, which is a fully-managed Layer 2 device, and the
P-2261, a fully-managed Layer 2 design with PoE capability.
The DrayTek Vigor 120 is a true ADSL Ethernet Modem. Unlike other
modems which provide only PPPoE native bridging and then use NAT or
multiple public IP addresses to create an onward client connection for a
secondary device, the Vigor 120 is a genuine PPPoE to PPPoA
bridge, providing the secondary device (firewall, router
or PC) with a direct fully manageable IP
connection, making setup easy. IPv6 and IPv4
compatible, the Vigor 120 is the ideal partner
for DrayTek dual-WAN products.
Habitechs enhanced DrayTek line-up
will strengthen its ability to provide the
UK CI industry with the means to design and supply powerful, reliable and
secure networks.
Commenting Habitech MD Jonathan Pengilley said: The potential for
new business in the home networking market is huge, but when youre
dealing with Gigabit file transfers the dangers of under-specifying are very
real. Get the infrastructure right and youll open the door to higher-margin
sales and have a customer for life. Were boosting our DrayTek line and our
ProNet support initiative to help our integrators avoid the pitfalls and add
genuine, enduring value to their business.
T: +44 (0)1420 540054
www.habitech.co.uk
HOT HDMI HANDLER
Designed for when a single HDMI source signal is being shared to multiple
HDMI sink devices (HDTV displays, monitors, AVRs or projectors), the HDMI
Signal Manager from HDanywhere ensures that each sink gets the type of
HDMI signal thats best suited to its capabilities, by either up or downscaling
video and audio to match.
The HDMI Signal Manager is a veritable Swiss Army knife for the
installer of HDMI devices. Where other brands produce endless SKUs of
widgets, we have produced one the HDCSM. A single HDMI box that
does everything you need to make HDMI behave how you want it to at a
display location. Its a fixer device, a resolver of HDMI issues when it comes
to video and audio, resolution or format. It contains a powerful signal
processor that can up or downscale HDMI resolutions + de-embed, downmix
and re-embed the HDMI audio stream. Its a widget, a gizmo, a gadget that
is hard to summarise, so heres what it does one function at a time:
KIT & KABOODLE
The CYP PU-442PL-KIT is a 4x6 HDBaseT Lite Matrix utilising four HDMI
inputs and four HDBaseT outputs over a single CAT5e/6/7 cable (up to
60-metres) for each output, plus two additional HDMI outputs. All six
outputs are independent allowing any source to be distributed to any
output. The HDBaseT outputs feature Power over Ethernet (PoE)
functionality and allow the user to power the supplied PU-515PL-RX
receivers without the need for a separate mains power supply.
Supporting the transmission of video (resolutions up to 1080p Full HD
and 1920x1200 @60Hz), PoE, 2-way IR, multi-channel digital audio, and
control via IR, RS-232, or Web GUI/Telnet IP, use the IP control feature of the
PU-442PL-KIT to enable users to access and control the matrix remotely and
also allow additional options for integration of third-party control systems.
www.cypeurope.com
HDMI Audio De-embedding Audio is extracted from the
HDMI datastream.
HDMI Audio Down-mixing The de-embedded audio is output as both
5.1 via an optical port and down-mixed 2.0ch stereo via a 3.5mm
headphone jack port.
HDMI Video Resolution Scaling The signal manager can up or
downscale the video on the input to match that required on the HDMI
display connected to the output. It has three video options 1. Fixed
1080p/60 2. Fixed 720p/60 3.
AUTO, which scales to the
highest resolution of the sink
based on the EDID of the
connected device.
HDMI Audio Embedding
users can select what audio
format (multi-channel or stereo)
is embedded back onto the
HDMI signal for the HDMI
output port.
T: +44 (0)1684 576 348
E: sales@hdanywhere.co.uk
www.hdconnectivity.com
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INVISION AMP
Available now from Invision UK comes the second-generation of multi-room amplifiers from RTI. The AD-4x and its bigger
brother the AD-8x feature a number of new updates that integrators will love. The existing features of 25W per channel
of Class D Cool Power output and RS232 control remain with the additional benefits of RCA pre-outs, manual input trim
level adjustment and IP control. But by far the biggest upgrade is to the hardware giving the ability of zone grouping.
David Meyerowitz product specialist Invision UK explains: The new features RTI have added are all of great benefit to
integrators. Being able to adjust input levels is vital to giving a pleasurable listening experience for your customers. By
having this adjustment switching from different sources wont result in any unwanted jumps in volume. I feel the most
exciting update is the zone grouping facility. This is a feature that most clients wish to have from there multi-room audio
system. By grouping zones together you can create a whole-home listening mode where a single source can be distributed
to every zone in the house. But, crucially for the end user, is easily controlled by a single volume button or slider. RTI have
created the two-way AD-64 driver making this feature easy to program using the award winning Integration
Designer software, when coupled with one of RTIs control processors.
With the added IP control feature integrators can access the amplifiers configuration page
via a web browser allowing quick setup and calibration from a laptop or tablet. This means you
can tailor the equalisation settings live from the room making for a totally accurate setup process.
T: +44 (0)1359 270 280
www.invisionuk.com
TOUCH TEMPTATION
With its clean, contemporary design highlighted by edge-to-edge glass and
stunning HD colour graphics, the Crestron TSW-1052 touch screen makes an
elegant statement on any wall, table-top, or lectern. Perfectly at home in the
most contemporary residence or modern office building, its high-tech good
looks underline its power for simplifying everyday tasks and functions throughout
any facility.
The TSW-1052 delivers the ultimate touch screen experience in an
unobtrusive, space-saving design featuring a brilliant, high-definition 10.1-inch
capacitive touch screen display and five soft-touch buttons. PoE connectivity and
a range of mounting options make installation a breeze for both new and retrofit
GETTING PERSONAL
Cambridge-based Janus Technology has upped the smart ante by announcing its integration
of the Invixium Biometric Access devices into the smarthome, meaning that its no longer a
case of one automation fits all. Now, thanks to the industrys most advanced fingerprint
access control device and Januss software skills, the smarthome can recognise individual
people and personalise the experience.
This is a very significant development for us, said Managing Director Richard Caton.
The IXM Mycro allows us to truly personalise the automation experience. Coupled with
the imminent launch of the IXM Touch with advanced intercom and text-to-speech
capabilities, its going to be an exciting year.
Janus Technology has been busy of late and last month launched a brand new website
detailing the full range of services that it provides to integrators and manufacturers. The
new site includes a dealer portal via which dealers can access the latest Janus drivers for
Control4, RTI, Crestron and AMX, together with licence purchase and online licence key
delivery. A nice feature of the new website is Request-a-driver where dealers can enter
their wish-list for drivers, and if demand is high, then Janus will develop them.
As experienced consultants in the rapidly expanding smarthome market, Janus offer
a full range of services to manufacturers, system integrators and professional installers. Their unique advantage in this
market sector is their extensive knowledge of the Custom Installation industry, combined with a comprehensive background in software
engineering and systems design.
Other services provided by Janus include the design of systems for a variety of different commercial and residential applications, including iOS
and Android app development, the evaluation of technology alternatives and recommendation on the best fit to your project requirements, and
the offering of advice on the design of new equipment, e.g. specifying a protocol that will work well with control systems.
T: +44 (0)1223 833 852
www.janustechnology.co.uk
applications. Additional features include voice recognition, high-performance
H.264 video, Rava SIP intercom, web-browsing, audio feedback, and advanced
Smart Graphics.
Using the bracket provided, the TSW-1052 installs easily over a 2-gang or
3-gang electrical box, or a 2-gang European electrical box. It can also be
attached directly to drywall and other surfaces over the front of a 2-3/8-inch H x
3-3/8-inch W (60mm H x 86mm W) cut-out. When installed, it protrudes just half
an inch from the mounting surface and is magnetically adhered to its mounting
bracket, eliminating any visible screws for an ultra-clean appearance.
Crestron also offers the TSW-UMB Universal Mounting Bracket, which
provides a post-construction wall-mounting solution that can accommodate a
variety of current and future Crestron devices, including the TSW-1052. The
TSW-UMB makes it easy to change devices at any time without having to cut or
patch the wall, or order any additional mounting hardware. Or, for a pre-
construction mounting solution, the TSW-UMB can be used along with a TSW-
UMB-PMK Pre-Construction Mounting Kit. Masonry and concrete applications
can be accommodated using the TSW-UMB along with a TSW-550-BBI back box.
Replacing an older Crestron touch screen with a new TSW-1052 can be
made simple using a TSW-RMB Retrofit Mounting Bracket. A variety of adapter
brackets are available to enable easy installation of the TSW-1052 right over the
existing back box, mounting kit, or cut-out and, finally, using the optional
TableTop Kit (TSW-1050-TTK), the TSW-1052 becomes a stylish, freestanding
touch screen that fits perfectly on a table, desk, or countertop. Shipping this
month, (June) it can even be permanently attached to the surface using the
optional Swivel Mount Kit (TSW-550/750/1050-SMK).
www.crestron.eu
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SVI CASE STUDY: M.E.G.A. AVL
FRENCH
A repeat job for an existing music and movie-loving client for whom
M.E.G.A. AV had previous kitted out a central London apartment few
years ago, the latest project for which a whole-house smart AV system
was required proved to be something a bit different to be installed, as
it was, in a stunning Chteau in Cognac, France.
Composed of five buildings in an amazing surrounds in southwest France,
the main house was to serve as a small, 5-star boutique hotel with an owners
master suite, the Summerhouse was to be transformed into home cinema/
music room, and the big barn to be used for various events such as weddings,
wine and cognac tasting and other promotions. The remaining buildings would
house a wine cellar, gym, stables and garage.
The main brief was straightforward enough music everywhere; and make
it simple. For this task, M.E.G.A. employed a NuVo Grand Concerto 8 zone
master controller and NuVo 8 zone expander with two additional NuVo 4x 60W
amplifiers for the Salon and master suite. A NuVo Music Port Elite now provides
thousands of internet radio stations, alongside an internal hard drive which is
packed with music. Adding to this is a twin FM NuVo tuner for local radio, all
fired out through no fewer than 26 Kef Ci200QR top of the range speakers,
with Kef backboxes installed throughout the house. The larger, more open
areas, such as the kitchen, dining and sitting-room are each fitted with eight
speakers so that the listener never feels far away from the music. Even the wine
cellar and degustation areas are fitted with a dedicated pair of speakers!
Each zone was also fitted with NuVo OLED wall panels, and every guest
bedroom has a local amp wired into system for clients to plug in their phones
or laptops for personalised music choice, whilst the multi-room system offer
access to 80,000 internet radio stations as well as that aforementioned QNAP
12TB NAS drive complete with hundreds of CDs in uncompressed wav format.
M.E.G.A. also installed an old Imerge S3000 music server in the cinema
room as the client has an identical one in London with the same library and
was more than happy with what they had. The Imerge also acts as another
NAS drive and the whole system is configured so that when the client uploads
new CDs into his Imerge in London, it is automatically copied to QNAP server in
France over the internet.
Discreet Screens
The client did not want TVs in each bedroom, so there are only two screens in
the main house, but even with this being the case, all bedrooms were still pre-
wired for standard TV as well as IP TV if required in the future. Firstly, a massive
65-inch Panasonic 65VX300 was installed in the salon, mounted on a pull-out
and swivel Future Automation bracket. As the room is quite large and the TV
was to be set up in the corner, covering only part of the room, M.E.G.A. paired
it with Yamahas YSP-5100 sound projector.
A custom-made AV wall was designed and constructed to house both the
screen and the Yamaha sound projector, the latter being hidden away behind
stretched acoustic fabric. At the bottom of the unit sits DVD and Blu-ray
Taking a traditional Chteau in Cognac and
transforming it into a seat of 21st Century sound and
cinema, M.E.G.A. AV say vive la digital difference
A horse! A horse! My
salon needs a horse!
One of only two TVs the
owner wanted distracting
from the free flow of
conversation
Frankly, M.E.G.A. AV
did give a damn.
REVOLUTION
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storage, whilst, hidden within the AV wall itself is an XBMC streamer, URC
Ethernet controller and HDAnywhere HDMI/Ethernet balun. The second TV is
a small Samsung Smart screen located in the sitting area.
TV distribution is handled by HDAnywheres Multi Room 4x4 HDMI over
HDBaseT matrix, located in a main rack, with sources made up of a Sky HD+
box, Dreambox HD800, Sony Blu-ray and Apple TV.
Room with a View
Located in the old timber and stone Summerhouse, the Cinema room was
an area where the client and designer wanted to preserve as much as
possible of the original charm and look. As it was impossible to mount
surround speaker on the walls, M.E.G.A. decided to look to the ceiling a
decision that came with its own problems. As she old timber ceiling was also
the upstairs floor, holes could not be cut to build the speakers in. Instead
MDF boxes were built, filled with high-density rockwool, and Sonance SUR1S
speakers were mounted inside (as this Sonance model is of a closed design,
mounting them inside MDF boxes would not interfere with their
performance). These were then suspended using single steel rods, screwed
to the floor/ceiling.
A timber and MDF baffle wall was then constructed to hold the Sonance
Cinema Series LCR2 L/C/R speakers and massive 150-inch Screen Excellence
Enlightor 4K fixed frame screen.
An Onkyo PR SC5509 AV Processor and Onkyo PA MC5501 9ch. Power
Amp were specified to take care of the audio side, and everything was wired
with Chord speaker cable and high-speed Chord HDMI cable.
Finally, an award-winning Panasonic PT-AT6000 HD 3D projector was
installed with an option to upgrade at a later stage. However, the client is
more than impressed with the projector/screen combination and quality of
picture and feels that an upgrade shouldnt be necessary.
Brandy-based Brilliance
The home network plays a massive role in the house. Split into several LANs
with different access priorities for guests and owners, it is capable of 10GB
speed and the whole property is covered with 120 wall-mounted Ethernet
points and five Wi-Fi wireless access points in the buildings and garden. Four
Cisco Switchers and four 24-way Ethernet patch bays are housed in the
bottom half of the main house AV Rack.
Control for this expansive AV set-up was split between two URC
Complete Control MX5000i touch screen remotes (one for main house and
one for cinema), NuVo OLED wall panels and Apple iPad.
The client (being an avid audiophile with an enviable high-end, two
channel set-up in the cinema room) was extremely surprised with the sound
quality achieved in the main house which goes to show how attention to
small details, such as good speaker cable, proper ceiling back boxes and
good positioning, make all the difference.
An installation success in all areas, classical music sounds especially good
in a big salon room, helped by room size and its natural reverberation and,
by night, the whole Chteau is now filled with intimate, uncompressed
audiophile-pleasing audio!
www.megaavinstallations.com
Main house
1x NuVo Grand Concerto 6 source 8 zones
Master unit
1x NuVo Grand Concerto 6 source 8 zones
Expander
1x Music MPS4E Port Elite server
1x NuVo T2 Dual FM Tuner
2x NuVo D460 4x60W power amps
4x NuVo LSA40S Local amps
1x NuVo 4 way power distributor
12x NuVo OLED wall panels
24x Kef Ci200QR speakers
24x Kef ceiling backboxes
1x Panasonic TH65VX300 65-inch reference
plasma monitor
1x Samsung 30-inch 8000 series Smart LED
TV
1x Yamaha YSP5100 soundbar
1x HDAnywhere 4x4 HDMI over Cat6 multi
room matrix
1x URC MRX-2
1x URC MRX-4IR
TECH SPEC
Do you know what they
call a rack in France?
Cinematic seating
1x URC MX5000i remote controller
1x Sky+ HD box
1x Sony BDP-S790 Blu-ray player
1x Dreambox DM800 satellite box
1x XBMC Android media streamer
4x Cisco 24 way switchers
4x 24 way ethernet patch bays
1x Draytek router
2x UniFi POE outdoor Wi-Fi antennas
3x UniFi POE indoor Wi-Fi access points
1x Future Automation plasma bracket
Cinema room
1x Screen Excellence 150-inch Enlightor 4K
screen
1x Onkyo PR-SC5509 surround processor
1x Onkyo PA-MC5501 9ch. Power amplifier
1x Panasonic PTAT-6000 Projector
1x Denon DBT-3313 Blu-ray Player
1x Dreambox DM800 satellite box
3x Sonance Cinema Series LCR2
4x Sonance Cinema Series SUR-5S
2x Sonance SUB12 250 12-inch
Subwoofers
1x URC MRX-1
1x URC MX5000i remote controller
1x Cisco 24 way Ethernet switch
1x 24 way Ethernet patch bay
Chord speaker cables and Chord high
speed HDMI cables
1x Imerge S3000 400GB music server
1x QNAP 12TB NAS drive
2x David Berning ZH-270 mono block
power amps
2x Conrad Johnson pre-amps
1x phono stage
1x Audience power conditioner
2x Kaiser Acoustics Kawero floor standing
Hi-Fi speakers
Barn
1x Arcam MZ8 multi zone power amp
10x Kef Ci500AW outdoor speakers
1x Sonos Connect
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SVI CEDIA CUSTOM INSTALLATION NATION
Matt The Nimmonator Nimmons announces the CEDIA
Awards shortlist, welcomes the 2014 ceremony sponsors
and discusses the success of the ECS.
To download whitepapers visit www.cediaeducation.com/resources/whitepapers or, for more information
on all CEDIA events and initiatives, please visit www.cedia.co.uk or contact info@cedia.co.uk.
CUSTOM INSTALLATION
NATION
CEDIA ISSUES NINE ECS
CARDS IN FIRST MONTH
Best Media Room under 15,000
(18,000 Euros)
Vaulted Media Room, BrownHen Solutions (UK)
Kinsella Gardens, Cornflake (UK)
berHaus-Club Room, Grahams Hi-Fi (UK)
Marlow Bottom, Living (UK)
Best Media Room over 15,000
(18,000 Euros)
Piece of the Action, Bespoke Home Cinema (UK)
The Dark Side, Bespoke Home Cinema (UK)
Wimbledon Media Room, Philharmonic (UK)
Best Dressed Rack
Project 1047, Sona Projects (UK)
Claridge Court, Cornflake (UK)
Woodlands, Cyberhomes (UK)
Best Lighting Scheme under 25,000
(31,000 Euros)
Real Flame Automated Candelabra, Nirvana
Distribution (Egypt)
Showroom, NV Integration (UK)
Best Lighting Scheme over 25,000
(31,000 Euros)
Island Retreat, Andrew Lucas Limited (UK)
Kinsella Gardens, Cornflake (UK)
Best Innovative Solution Residential
Because I Can! , Grahams Hi-Fi (UK)
Real Flame Automated Candelabra, Nirvana
Distribution (Egypt)
Best Home Cinema under 40,000
(48,000 Euros)
Playroom to Cinema, ET Home Cinema (UK)
Cozy Home Cinema, Life Emotions (Portugal)
Best Home Cinema 40,000 - 100,000
(48,000-120,000 Euros)
Bauhaus, Artinstall (Russia)
House Craighall, BNC Technology (South Africa)
What Lies Beneath, Finite Solutions (UK)
Best Home Cinema over 100,000
(120,000 Euros)
Aurora, Finite Solutions (UK)
Sensational Hi-Tech Surrey Home,
Smartcomm Ltd (UK)
Tanglewood, T&T Automation (UK)
Best Yacht Installation
Project Y702, Sensory International (UK)
Project NB423, Sensory International (UK)
Majesty 135, Archimedia (Saudi Arabia)
Best Showroom
AWE Integrated HQ, AWE (UK)
41 Windmill Street, Cornflake (UK)
Smart Cube-Riyadh KSA, Smart Cube
(Saudi Arabia)
Best Energy Management Solution
Historic Grade 1 Revival, Face To Face Digital (UK)
Best Multiple Scheme for a
Property Developer
Metropolitan Wharf, Perfect Integration (UK)
Property Developer Demo Pack, Pixel Projects
(UK)
The Lansbury, The Next Level (UK)
Best Integrated Home under 100,000
(120,000 Euros)
Leafy Hampstead, Andrew Lucas Limited (UK)
Historic Grade 1Revival, Face to Face Digital (UK)
Mayfair Art Deco House Renovation,
Isis Integrated Systems (UK)
The BREEAM Home, James and Giles (UK)
St Anne, Redlight Installation (UK)
Best Integrated Home 100,000 - 250,000
(120,000 - 290,000 Euros)
Edicom-Best Integrated Home, Edicom (Slovenia)
berHaus, Grahams Hi-Fi (UK)
Luxury Beachfront Residence,
Lifestyle Technologies (Cyprus)
Project 2859, Sensory International (UK)
Best Integrated Home over 250,000
(290,000 Euros)
Cerulean Villa, Perfect Integration (UK)
Park House, SMC (UK)
Since gaining
recognition
for Home
Technology
Integrators
with the JIB
(Joint Industry
Board) last
month, CEDIA
has issued nine Electrotechnical Certification
Scheme Related Discipline cards, helping
residential custom installers gain access to
construction sites and prove identification,
competence and qualification levels.
Custom installers require access to
construction sites on a regular basis but can
be prevented from entering the site if they
do not hold valid identification documents.
The ECS card is a simple and effective way to
overcome this problem as is the recognised
ID and competence card scheme for anyone
working in the electrotechnical field in the
UK. As an ECS Health and Safety assessment
centre, CEDIA can now help home technology
integrators to qualify for the ECS card.
To support this development, CEDIA
has created the Health & Safety Guidelines
Your Corporate Responsibility which is
free to download from the CEDIA website
to both members and non-members www.
cediaeducation.com/resources/whitepapers
CEDIA has revealed the short-listed finalists in the prestigious 2014 CEDIA Awards, which
celebrates the best media room, home cinema, integrated home and superyacht installations
from across Region 1 (the UK, Europe, the CIS, the Middle East, Africa, India and Pakistan).
The project shortlist for 2014 CEDIA Awards, by category, is as follows:
FINALISTS REVEALED FOR CEDIA AWARDS 2014
The products and companies featuring in the Best Innovative Product and Best Trade Supplier categories will
be revealed next month and members will be invited to cast their vote for the winner. Winner of Best Training
Initiative will be announced alongside the other winners at the black tie CEDIA Awards ceremony on Friday
July11th at the Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich. More than 300 guests from across the Region are expected
to attend. The CEDIA Awards is brought to you with the support of exclusive Platinum sponsor AMX, Gold
sponsor Merit LILIN, Silver sponsors Kaleidescape and Rako and after-party sponsors, AWE and HDanywhere.
For more information including the full list of awards categories and to purchase tickets, please
visit www.cediaawards.org
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www.cediaeducation.com
Your Trusted Partner
for Home Technology Training
One should never stop learning and as Benjamin Franklin put it: An investment in knowledge always
pays the best interest. With that in mind then here is our guide to the latest training events that could
prove to be a real boon to your business
SVI TRAINING CALENDAR
SVI Training Calendar sponsored by CEDIA. Please email your training dates to chantell@svimag.com or bonnie@svimag.com
June 10th - Introduction to Residential Custom
Installation
June 11th - Home Cinema Design Workshop
June 17th - CEDIA Outreach Instructor
June 18th - Health and Safety
July 8th - Residential Networking
July 9th - Advanced Residential Networking
July 10th - Wireless Networking
Contact:
T: +44 (0)1480 213 744
E: info@cedia.co.uk
www.cediaeducation.com
CEDIA DATES:
ACA-APEX
August 14th
November 13th
December 11th
T: +44 (0)1525 379 933
E: sales@aca-apex.co.uk
ALDOUS SYSTEMS
BitWise Controls - Part One - online:
www.aldousacademy.net
HAI Part One - online:
Leviton Security & Automation - Part One -
online: www.aldousacademy.net
SpeakerCraft Mode - online:
June 25th - A-BUS & Home Networking
June 26th - BitWise Controls (Part 2)
T: +44 (0)1296 719 582
E: sales@aldoussystems.co.uk
AMINA
June 18th Huntingdon
July 17th - Central London
T: +44 (0)1480 354 390
E: inspired@amina.co.uk
www.amina.co.uk
AWE
June 18th - 19th - Philips Dynalite: Envision
Project 2 Day Training Course
July 1st - URC Complete Control Training Course
July 22nd - Philips Dynalite: System Designer
Training Course
T: +44 (0)1372 729 777
E: training@awe-europe.com
www.awe-europe.com
CAI
June 11th & 12th - SMATV & IRS - Design &
Build - Watford
June 17th & 18th - Basic Aerial Installation -
Gateshead
June 19th & 20th - Basic Satellite Installation -
Gateshead
T: +44 (0)1923 803 030
www.cai.org.uk
CIE-GROUP
& CYP EUROPE
June 10th - HDMI / HDBaseT Academies -
Dunblane
T: +44 (0)115 9770 075
E: info@cie-group.com
CLARITY ALLIANCE
June 10th - AV Essentials
June 24th - Network Essentials
July 8th - AV Essentials
July 22nd - Network Essentials
August 5th - AV Essentials
August 19th - Network Essentials
T: +44 (0)20 8150 6741
E: info@clarityalliance.co.uk
www.clarityalliance.co.uk
CONTROL 4
June 17th - 20th
July 1st - 4th
July 22nd - 25th
T: +44 (0)1347 812 300
E: emea@control4.com
CRESTRON
DigitalMedia Certified Designer - available online
June 10th - DigitalMedia Certified Technician
June 11th - 13th - DigitalMedia Certified
Engineer
June 17th - 20th CTI - P101 Foundations of
Crestron Programming
T: +44 (0)845 873 8787
www.crestron.eu
CYP
June 16th - Multi-room HDMI Distribution &
HDBaseT System Design - CYP Shepperton
T: +44 (0)20 3137 9180
www.cypeurope.com
HABITECH
Two Day Courses, Habitech HQ, Alton
July 29th - 30th - Day 1 ProNet; Day 2 Ruckus,
Remote IP Management
Full week courses
June 23rd - 27th - North West Design Centre,
Manchester
July 14th - 18th - South West
T: +44 (0)1420 540 054
E: Tanya.Sworn@habitech.co.uk
INVISION UK LTD
LILIN IP Surveillance
Introduction to RTI Webinar
RTI Programming
RTI Advanced Programming
Introduction to ProControl Webinar
Luxul Wireless Networking
Wyrestorm Product & System Training
Introduction to Elan g! Webinar
Elan g! Programming
T: +44 (0)1359 270 280
www.invisiontraining.co.uk
IVORY EGG
KNX Intro Courses - by request. Please contact to
arrange.
KNX Certification Training
July 7th - 11th
September 29th - October 3rd
November 10th - 14th
T: +44 (0)1243 572 700
E: training@ivoryegg.co.uk
www.ivoryegg.co.uk
THE MULTI-ROOM
COMPANY
June 10th - Russound: XStream: Making Profit
from Streaming
June 11th - Russound: XStream: Making Profit
from Streaming
June 18th - Atlantic Technology: Five Steps to
Home Cinema
June 25th - Russound: Audio Everywhere -
Comprehensive Multi-Room Audio Design
July 2nd - Russound: XStream - Making a Profit
from Streaming
July 3rd - Russound: XStream - Making a Profit
from Streaming
T: +44 (0)1242 511 133
E: mike@multi-room.com
www.multi-room.com
DEMOPAD CERTIFIED
INSTALLER TRAINING
June 16th - TVD B2B - Burton on Trent
June 23rd Alltrade - Burton on Trent
June 25th TDI - Burton on Trent
July 15th - TVD B2B - Burton on Trent
July 21st - TDI - Burton on Trent
August 18th TDI - Burton on Trent
T: +44 (0)115 824 0299
www.oneproduct.co.uk
RGB
June 23rd - Savant Level 1 Core Training
June 11th - Lutron QS Homeworks
Commissioning
June 17th - Lutron QS HomeWorks Installation &
Programming
June 20th - Lutron Introduction To Residential
Solutions
June 24th - Savant Level 1 Core Training
June 25th Lutron Blinds (Shades), includes Sivoia
July 2nd - Savant - An Introduction - CEDIA CEU
Accredited
T: +44 (0)1488 73366
E: info@rgbcomms.co.uk
www.rgbcomms.co.uk
SVI CONTACT DETAILS
Atlona UK
Technology House
10 Pinehill Road, Crowthorne
Berkshire, RG45 7JD
T: +44(0)1252 876 300
www.atlona.com
Atlona is a leading provider of
innovative connectivity solutions
to the Audio/Visual and IT
markets.
Audioquest
Hoge Bergen 10
4704RH Roosendaal
The Netherlands
T: +44 (0)1249 848873
T: +31 165 54 1404
F: +31 165 54 7175
sales@audioquest.nl
www.audioquest.com
AWE Europe Ltd
Alexander House
Blenheim road
Epsom, Surrey KT19 9AP
T: +44 (0)1372 729 777
E: sales@awe-europe.com
www.awe-europe.com
BBG Distribution
Unit 3, Watford Interchange
Colonial Way, Watford,
Hertfordshire WD24 4WP
T: +44 (0)1923 205 600
E: info@bbg.eu.com
www.bbg.eu.com
BBG is a subsidiary of Peerless
Industries Inc and is committed to
supporting Independent Retailers
with an extensive portfolio of
award winning, innovative AV
accessory products including wall
mounts, designer AV furniture, AV
connectivity solutions and a Care
& Cleaning range under the
Peerless-AV brand. BBG is also a
UK representative for premium
global brands such as Teac, Onkyo,
Wharfedale & Elipson home audio
products, Norstone & Ateca AV
furniture ranges, Case Logic
storage solutions and One-for-All
universal remote controls.
Antiference Ltd
Unit 100, Fradley Distribution Park
Wood End Lane, Lichfield
Staffordshire, WS13 8NE
T: 01675 465487
E: sales@antiference.co.uk
www.antiference.co.uk
Antiference is a leading
manufacturer of TV aerials and HD
media distribution equipment who
supply quality products for the
professional installation market.
With an ever expanding and
evolving product portfolio and our
75 years of technical experience,
Antiference can offer a reliable
solution for your custom AV
install.
Arcam
Pembroke Avenue, Waterbeach
Cambridge CB25 9QR
T: +44 (0)1223 203 200
www.arcam.co.uk
Atlantik AV Distribution
Hollybank, Pendleton Road
Wiswell, Clitheroe
Lancashire, BB7 9BZ
T: +44(0)1254 822 773
M: +44(0)7771 925 722
E: info@atlantikav.co.uk
www.atlantikav.co.uk
UK Distributors for Screen
Excellence, Signature Cinema
Seats, Current Audio, Liberty
Cables, Hoody & DreamVision.
North UK agents for Artcoustic,
Cine Italia, Sony 4K projectors,
Sonorous & Atacama.
Atlas (Scotland) Ltd
Units 1 & 2
Block 11, Glenfield Place
Glencairn Industrial Estate
Kilmarnock KA1 4AZ
T: +44 (0)1563 572 666
E: info@atlascables.com
www.atlascables.com
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Amina Technologies Ltd
Cirrus House,
Glebe Road
Huntingdon, Cambs
PE29 7DL
T: +44 (0)1480 354390
F: +44 (0)1480 356564
E: sales@amina.co.uk
www.amina.co.uk
Leading manufacturer of totally
invisible full plaster over
loudspeaker solutions for ambient
background commercial sound
reproduction, right through to
high output, full range Audiophile
and home cinema applications. A
must have in high end residential
and commercial projects where
interior design is paramount.
AMX Europe Headquarters
Auster Road
Clifton Moor
York YO30 4GD
T: +44 (0)1904 343100
E: sales@amxeurope.com
www.amx.com/eu
Anthem AV Solutions
Worth Farm, Worth Lane
Little Horsted, Nr. Uckfield
East Sussex, TN22 5TT
T: 01825 750858
E: marketing@anthemavs.co.uk
www.anthemavs.co.uk
The UK distributors for Anthem
electronics, Paradigm speakers,
SmX projection screens, Screen
Innovations including Black
Diamond projection screens, Clark
Synthesis transducers and outdoor
speakers, Live-Wall invisible
speakers and Da Vinci DACs from
Light Harmonic.
Contact us for our 2013 Pricing &
Systems Guide and to find out
about our dealer support package.
ACA-Apex Limited
Unit 21 Harmill Industrial Estate
Grovebury Road
Leighton Buzzard
Bedfordshire LU7 4FF
T: +44 (0)1525 379 933
E: info@aca-apex.co.uk
www.aca-apex.co.uk
We manufacture and supply
innovative cable infrastructure
prodcuts and solutions for the
residential network and audio
visual industry. Our brands include
CRIS, Spider Infrastructure Systems,
SRAK, and DRAK. New products
are being developed all the time
and can be seen on our latest
innovations page on our website.
Aldous Systems (Europe) Ltd
Unit 3, Printers End
Gatehouse Way, Aylesbury
Bucks HP19 8DB
T: +44 (0)1296 719582
E: sales@aldoussystems.co.uk
www.aldoussystems.co.uk
Suppliers of
Aldous Home Networks
BitWIse Controls
Channel Vision
Destination Audio
Forte A-BUS
Gefen
HAI
Rako
SpeakerCraft
TileVision
Alltrade Aerial & Satellite Limited
Five trade counters across the
South of the UK
HQ: Unit 4 Sussex House Business
Park, 274 Old Shoreham Road
Hove, East Sussex, BN3 7EU
T: 0844 225 2700
E: sales@alltrade.co.uk
www.alltrade.co.uk
Trade only Distributors for:
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Flexson
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Sanus
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Big Red Sales Ltd
Malt Hill House, Malt Hill, Warfield
Berkshire RG42 6BN
T: +44 (0)1344 893 932
E: john@bigredsales.co.uk
Sales Agents for: Yamaha, Vogels,
Linsar, Morphy Richards, Otone
Audio & Sennheiser.
B-Tech International Ltd
Bennett House
Long March, Daventry
Northamptonshire NN11 4NR
T: +44 (0)1327 300 787
E: info@btechavmounts.co.uk
www.btechavmounts.com
Confederation of
Aerial Industries Ltd
Communications House
41a Market Street
Watford, Herts WD18 0PN
T: +44 (0)1923 803030
F: +44 (0)1923 803203
E: office@cai.org.uk
www.cai.org.uk
Confederation of Aerial Industries
Ltd (CAI)
The CAI is the UKs trade body for
content delivery. The association
represents the interests of
installers, manufacturers and
distributors of everything related
to broadcast reception. Video and
audio has spread to numerous
delivery platforms alongside its
familiar territory of terrestrial
aerials and satellite. The CAI scope
of representation and training has
now broadened considerably to
account for the growth in
broadband delivery.
CAVE Products Ltd
Unit 11a
New Horizon Business Centre
Barrows Road, Harlow
Essex CM19 5FN
T: +44 (0)1279 420 529
E: sales@caveproducts.com
www.caveproducts.com
International supplier of quality
install cables, interconnects,
cabinets and consumables. Cat5e
LSOH in 8 colours! Bespoke
manufacturing. Same day
distribution within London M25.
Managed, just in time deliveries
to development sites.
CEDIA UK
Unit 2 , Phoenix Park
St Neots, Cambs PE19 8EP
T: +44 (0)1480 213 744
E: info@cedia.co.uk
www.cedia.co.uk
The Chord Company Ltd
Chord Company House
Millsway Centre
Amesbury, Salisbury SP4 7RX
T: +44 (0)1980 625 700
E: info@chord.co.uk
www.chord.co.uk
CIE-Group Ltd
3 Widdowson Close
Blenheim Ind. Est. Bulwell,
Nottingham NG6 8WB UK
Email: info@cie-group.com
Tel: +44 (0)115 977 0075
Fax: +44 (0)115 977 0081
The Clarity Alliance Ltd
PO Box 406, Stroud,
Gloucestershire, GL6 1HF
T: +44 (0)20 8150 6741
E: info@clarityalliance.co.uk
www.clarityalliance.co.uk
facebook.com/ClarityAlliance
Clear Vision Systems
126 West Crayke
Marton Business Park
Bridlington,
East Yorkshire YO16 6XW
T: +44 (0)1262 424 900
E: info@clearvisionsystems.co.uk
www.clearvisionsystems.co.uk
We stock and supply tools and
equipment to support AV and
network installations. Our EZ
RJ45 range of tools and
connectors makes network
terminations quick, easy and
reliable. We also have an
extensive range of AV faceplates,
electronic converters, network
testers, cables and brush plates.
Visit our web site for further
details and to buy online.
Control4
Unit 3, Green Park Business
Centre, Sutton-on-the-Forest
York YO61 1ET
T: +44 (0)1347 812 300
E: emea@control4.com
www.control4.com
Crestron (UK) Ltd
Munro House
78 Portsmouth Road
Cobham, Surrey KT11 1TF
T: +44 (0)845 873 8787
E: petra@crestron.co.uk
www.crestron.co.uk
Current Audio
Warehoused N. London
Will call or ship same day
+0016199370348
Sean McDermott
orders@currentaudio.com
www.currentaudio.com
Mark van Zon
+00131617596939
mark@currentaudio.com
Speakers for Theatre, Multi
Room, Outdoor usage.
Soundbars, Amplifiers and
Accessories. Design assistance
upon request.
CYP (UK) Ltd
Unit 7 Shepperton Business Park
Govett Avenue
Shepperton TW17 8BA
T: +44 (0)20 3137 9180
F: +44 (0)20 3137 6279
F: +44 (0)20 3137 6690
Technical Support
E: sales@cypeurope.com
www.cypeurope.com
Dali UK
PO Box 639, Huntingdon
PE29 9GS
T: +44 (0)845 644 3537
M: 07799 866033
E: mmi@dali.dk
www.dali.dk
Digi-Box.co.uk
4 Allied Business Centre
Coldharbour Lane
Harpenden, Herts AL5 4UT
T: +44 (0)1582 466 100
E: info@digi-box.co.uk
www.digi-box.co.uk
DigitalTVinfo.com
c/o PlasmaTVinfo.com Ltd
Dorisima House,
Ipswich Road, Brantham,
Manningtree
Suffolk CO11 1NR
T. +44 (0)1206 391 001
E. stuart@digitaltvinfo.com
www.digitaltvinfo.com
www.plasmatvinfo.com
www.LCDtvinfo.com
www.organicLEDtvinfo.com
www.3DTVinfo.com, plus many
more relevant domains.
Your unbiased 'Single Point' INFO
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FS Cables
Alban Point, Alban Park
Hatfield Road, St Albans, AL4 0JX
T: +44 (0)1727 840 841
M: +44 (0)1727 840 842
E: sales@fscables.com
www.fscables.com
Exertis Gem
St. George House
Parkway, Harlow Business Park
Essex, CM19 5QF
T: +44 (0)1279 822822
E: sales@exertisgem.co.uk
www.exertisgem.co.uk
Exertis Gem is one of the largest
IT, Home and Lifestyle distributors
in the UK, providing an extensive
and varied range of consoles,
games, business software,
peripherals and consumer
electronics to the retail and
reseller markets. Our multi-
facetted business extends outside
of the traditional sales and
distribution function, providing
added values solutions through
our Logistics and Retail Services
divisions.
Genelec in the UK:
Source Distribution
Unit 6, Pembroke Buildings
Cumberland House Business Park
London NW10 6RF
Tim Gray
T: 07791 246691
E: timgray@sourcedistribution.co.uk
www.genelec.com
GJ Electronics Ltd
Units 10-12,
Wembdon Business Centre,
Bower Rd, Smeeth,
Kent TN25 6SZ
T: +44 (0)1303 814224
F: +44 (0)1303 814073
E: sales@gjelectronics.co.uk
www.gjelectronics.co.uk
Importers and distributors of AV
accessories including Signature
Series brackets, furniture and
HDMI leads that comply with the
latest HDMI specifications and
have been certified by the ATC
Testing Centre. Custom install
cable, 16AWG 2 and 4 core pink
with LS0H jacket plus many other
quality products.
Habitech Ltd
Unit 21, Caker Stream Road
Alton, Hampshire, GU34 2QA
T: +44 (0)1420 540 054
E: info@Habitech.co.uk
www.Habitech.co.uk
Harry B Litherland & Co Ltd
Unit A Prestige House
Cornford Road, Marton
Blackpool FY4 4QQ
T: +44 (0)1253 607830
T: +44 (0)1253 607831
E: sales@hblitherland.co.uk
www.hblitherland.co.uk
HBL are UK based importers and
distributors of Aerial & Satellite,
CCTV, Projectors & Screens, PA
Equipment, the latest flat screen
TVs and accessories, plus many
more quality installation products.
Visit our website or call for further
information.
HD Connectivity Ltd
Unit 23, Link Business Centre
Link Way, Malvern Link,
WR14 1UQ
T: +44 (0)1684 576348
E: info@hdconnectivity.com
www.hdconnectivity.com
www.hdmi-over-ip.co.uk
Hi Fi Racks Ltd
Unit 22 Burrough Court
Burrough on the Hill
Leicestershire, LE14 2QS
T: +44 (0)1572 756447
E: info@hifiracks.co.uk
www.hifiracks.co.uk
Hoody Speaker Hoods Ltd
Link House, Knightrider Court
Knightrider Street, Maidstone
Kent ME15 6LU
T: +44 (0)843 289 0168
E: info@hoody-speakerhoods.co.uk
www.hoody-speakerhoods.co.uk
HOODY is a range of fire and
acoustic ceiling speaker hoods
designed to comply with the latest
IEE and UK Building Regulations
relating to the fire and acoustic
integrity of ceilings.
Hypex Ltd
Unit 7, Manor House Business Park
97 Manor Farm Road
Wembley HA0 1BN
T: +44 (0)20 8810 5885
E: sales@hypexuk.com
www.hypex.co.uk
Impact Screen Solutions
Top Floor, 29 Cambridge Road
Hove BN3 1DE
T: +44 (0)1273 735 476
E: sales@impactscreensolutions.co.uk
www.impactscreensolutions.co.uk
UK Distributor of NEOD Mirror TVs
and Screenline projection Screens
Intelligent Controls (UK) Ltd
7 Newlands Park, Copthorne
West Sussex RH10 3EW
T: +44 (0)1342 717 748
M: +44 (0)7976 354 068
E: support@intelligent-controls.co.uk
www.intelligent-controls.co.uk
Special systems integrators of
heating & cooling systems,
specialising in smart home building
management systems. Fully open
source integration to 3rd party
systems.
Invision UK Ltd
Alexander House
3 Hillside Business Park
Kempson Way, Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk IP32 7EA
T: +44 (0)1359 270 280
F: +44 (0)1359 270 281
www.invisionuk.com
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Domestic & General
Swan Court , 11 Worple Road
Wimbledon SW19 4JS
T: +44 (0)20 8946 7777
www.domesticandgeneral.com
Draper Group Limited
7 Earlstrees Court
Earlstrees Industrial Estate
Corby
Northamptonshire NN17 4AX
T: +44 (0)1536 203 101
E: sales@drapergroupltd.co.uk
www.drapergroupltd.co.uk
ECT Projection Screens &
Accessories
PO Box 4020, Pangbourne
Berkshire RG8 8TX
T: +44 (0)118 984 1141
M: +44 (0)7973 218550
E: sales@ect-av.com or
adam@ect-av.com
Epson (UK) Limited
Westside, London Road
Hemel Hempstead HP3 9TD
T: 0871 423 7766
F: 0871 222 6740
e-talk (chat):
http://etalk.epson-europe.com or
www.epson.co.uk/contact-us
www.epson.co.uk
Epson is a global innovation
leader whose product line-up
ranges from inkjet printers and
printing systems, 3LCD projectors
and industrial robots to sensors
and other microdevices. Dedicated
to exceeding the vision of its
customers worldwide, Epson
delivers customer value based on
compact, energy-saving, and high-
precision technologies in markets
spanning enterprise and the home
to commerce and industry.
Fabriweld Tubular Steel Products
Limited
Gibbons Street, Harrimans Lane,
Dunkirk, Nottingham NG7 2SD
T: +44 (0)115 942 2264
F: +44 (0)115 942 2267
E: info@fabriweld.co.uk
www.fabriweld.co.uk
Ivory Egg (UK) Limited
Unit 12
Broadbridge Business Centre
Delling Lane, Bosham
West Sussex PO18 8NFT
T: +44 (0)1243 572 700
E: info@ivoryegg.co.uk
www.knxshop.co.uk
www.girashop.co.uk
www.ivoryegg.co.uk
Ivory Egg are a specialist supplier
of all things KNX for Home
Automation and Custom Control.
As well as supplying KNX and
beautiful 230v products through
our web shops, we are also a
dedicated and certified KNX
training centre. Contact us today to
find out more.
JVC (UK)
JVC House, JVC Business Park
12 Priestly Way , London
NW2 7BA
T: +44 (0)20 8450 3282
E: hdworld@jvc.co.uk
www.jvc.co.uk
KEF Audio (UK)
Eccleston Road , Tovil , Maidstone
Kent ME15 6QP
T: +44 (0)1622 672 261
www.kef.com
Kramer Electronics UK Ltd
2, Premus, Coldharbour Way,
Aylesbury, Bucks, HP19 8AP
T: +44 (0)1296 330011
F: +44 (0)1296 330011
E: info@kramerelectronics.co.uk
www.kramerelectronics.com
Kramer Electronics, founded in
1981, is a leading manufacturer of
digital and analogue video, audio
and computer signal management
equipment. We manufacture a
range of products including:
distribution amplifiers, switchers,
matrix switchers, scaler/switchers,
format converters, CAT X
transmitters and receivers, fibre
optic cables, and other products for
the Custom Install market.
Monitor Audio Ltd
24 Brook Road, Rayleigh
Essex SS6 7XL
T: +44 (0)1268 740 580
E: info@monitoraudio.co.uk
www.monitoraudio.co.uk
Mount Technologies Ltd
Eastgate Business Centre,
Eastern Avenue,
Burton on Trent, Staffordshire,
DE13 0AT
T: +44 (0)1283 564355
F: +44 (0)1283 509579
E: sales@mountech.co.uk
www.mountech.co.uk
Manufacturer of premium quality
flat screen and projector wall and
ceiling mounting solutions,
commercial grade product
including AV trolleys and AV
furniture. Manufacturing in the UK
allows us to offer the unique G-FIT
fitment and connectivity
guarantee. Bespoke design and
manufacturing service is also
available for your project specific
requirements.
Mountech also distribute:
Genuine Sky accessories, One for
All & Scansonic audio
The Multi-Room Company
Unit 5 , Eastside Industrial Estate
Mead Road, Cheltenham GL53 7EF
T: +44 (0)1242 511133
E: info@multi-room.com
www.multi-room.com
Support Training & Distribution of:
Russound: Audio Everywhere
Atlantic Technology: Ultimate
HomeTheatre
Key Digital: Video Distribution and
Compass Control
Centralite: Residential Lighting
Control
Leviton: Network & A V
Connectivity Components
Yamaha: Custom Install A V
Products
Onkyo: Home Theatre & Hi-Fi
Sanus: racks and mounts
Multibrackets AB
UK Office
T: +44 (0)1283 791043
M: +44 (0)7957 141170
E: Multibrackets@supporting-vision.com
www.Multibrackets.com
European Head Office
Multibrackets Europe AB
Dbelnsgatan 21, 11th floor
SE-111 40 Stockholm, SWEDEN
T: +46 (0)8 - 615 04 00
F: +46 (0)8 - 612 31 73
E: support@multibrackets.com
www.multibrackets.com
Multibrackets AB are a leading
designer- manufacturer of Audio
Visual solutions and take pride in
having one the worlds largest
selections of flat panel mounts
and projection screens. Based in
Stockholm, Sweden,
Multibrackets products combine
classic Nordic design- flair and
supreme quality above all. The
Multibrackets range include:
Digital Signage Mounts, Video
Wall Mounts & Stands, Hire &
Rental Flight- Case Solutions,
Trolley Stands, Motorized
Mounts, Computer Monitor Arms,
Workstation Carts, Projection
Screens and much more.
Naim Audio Ltd
Southampton Road, Sailsbury
Wiltshire, SP1 2LN
T: +44 (0)1722 426600
E: info@naimaudio.com
www.naimaudio.com
Off The Wall (UK) Limited
2, Heyford Court
Hillam Road, Bradford
West Yorkshire BD2 1QJ
T: +44 (0)1274 302 830
E: sales@off-the-wall.tv
www.off-the-wall.tv
One Product Consultancy Ltd
Unit 17
Eastgate Business Centre
Eastern Avenue
Burton On Trent DE13 0AT
T: +44 (0)115 824 0296
E: phil@oneproduct.co.uk
www.oneproduct.co.uk
One Product Consultancy Ltd
provide dedicated sales and
marketing services to the AV
industry. Our skilled team has
extensive experience of sales,
brand management, graphic
design, product development and
distribution throughout Europe.
Traditional AV channels to market
are now evolving as quickly as the
technology that drives them. We
offer our partners the ability to
rapidly implement business
strategy and deliver competitive
advantage within a crowded
market.
LILIN
Davy Avenue
Knowlhill, Milton Keynes
MK5 8NB
T: +44 (0)870 120 5550
E: uk@meritlilin.com
www.LILIN.tv
Marata Vision
20 Greenhill Crescent
Watford Business Park
Watford, Herts WD18 8JA
T: +44 (0)1923 495 595
E: info@marata.co.uk
www.marata.co.uk
Maser Communications (UK) Ltd
United Kingdom - Europe -
Australia - New Zealand
Unit 4 Axis Park, Newgate Lane,
Fareham, Hants PO14 1FD
T: +44 (0)1329 236 000
E: sales@masercomms.co.uk
www.masercomms.co.uk
A Belden Preferred Distribution
Partner.
Meridian Audio Ltd
Latham Road
Huntingdon PE29 6YE
T: +44 (0)1480 445 678
E: info@meridian.co.uk
www.meridian-audio.com
MirrorMedia Ltd
15 Southmill Trading Centre
Southmill Road, Bishops Stortford
Hertfordshire CM23 3DY
T: +44 (0)870 3866333
F: +44 (0)870 3866111
www.mirrormedia.com
MirrorMedias MirrorTV offers 32,
42, 55 and 65 standard and
bathroom models and a fully
comprehensive bespoke design
service for the more ambitious
client. With fully integrated Smart
technology, full HD 1080p Wireless
HDMI, discrete IR and a dedicated
Ethernet port which provides
YouTube, Facebook, Google and a
host of other internet applications;
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for in the social-media age. For
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for our in-built PC also? Complete
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Peerless-AV
Unit 3, Watford Interchange
Colonial Way, Watford,
Hertfordshire WD24 4WP
T: +44 (0)1923 205 600
E: info.eu@peerless-av.com
www.peerless-av.com
Peerless-AV is a leader in the design
and manufacture of high quality,
award-winning audio-visual
mounting solutions available to the
UK market though the association
with BBG Distribution. Peerless-AV
work closely with professional
installers and integrators, to create
mounting solutions that are simple
to install, provide incredible
versatility and
are compatible with the very latest
technology. High quality in-house
manufacturing and comprehensive
UL safety testing ensure that
Peerless-AV products are trusted by
installers and integrators for use in
a wide range of markets and
applications.
PMC Ltd/Bryston
43 Crawley Green Road
Luton LU2 0AA
T: +44 (0)870 444 1044
www.pmc-speakers.com
Pro Display
Unit 5, Shortwood Business Park
Hoyland, Barnsley, S74 9LH
T: +44 (0)870 766 8438
F: +44 (0)870 766 8437
E: sales@prodisplay.co.uk
www.prodisplay.com
An award winning UK
manufacturer specializing in
unique and innovative display
technologies Mirror TVs &
Overlay Kits, Switchable Smart
Glass, Home Cinema Screens,
Front Projection Screens, Rear
Projection Screens, Interactive
Touch Frames,
Art Speakers and Soundpods.
REL Acoustics ltd
North road
Bridgend Industrial Estate,
Bridgend, CF31 3TP
Contact: Kevin Starkie U.K
Business Development Manager
T: +44 (0)1656 768777
M: +44 (0)7903 038053
RGB Communications Limited
2 Lowesden Business Park,
Lambourn Woodlands,
Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 7RY
Sales T: +44 (0)844 8800 765
Int: +44 (0)1488 73366
Fax: +44 (0)1488 73377
www.rgbcomms.co.uk
RGB is a technical distributer of
audio visual products. In
partnership with our
manufactures and customers, we
specialise in providing quality
products and technical expertise
to custom installers.
We represent worldwide brands
with product ranges covering all
areas of AV including control
from Savant, iPad/iPod luxury
mounts from INNO, signal
switching and distribution from
Kramer and Celerity, networking
from Pakedge, lighting from
Lutron, and screens from Sharp.
ripcaster
The Forge, Main Street
Checkendon
RG8 0SP
T: +44 (0)118 321 82 92
E: info@ripcaster.co.uk
www.ripcaster.co.uk
Experts in digital Audio and
Video streaming, Storage (NAS)
and automated Ripping solutions.
Call for advice and TRADE
PRICING.
Quested Monitoring Systems
Unit 2, Kingsgate, Heathpark,
Honiton, Devon EX14 1YG
Contact: Guy Lewis
T: +44 (0)1404 41500
E: info@quested.com
www.quested.com
Since 1986, Quested
loudspeakers have been in use
at the top of the film industry
worldwide. Our LT Series is
being increasingly adopted by
Home Theatre Professionals
whose goal is the same absolute
performance that is demanded
by the cinema worlds leading
Composers and Directors. We
are not just another speaker
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industry itself.
Redline (Scotland) Ltd
Unit 5, Blenheim Court
Hurricane Way, Wickford
Essex SS11 8YT
T: +44 (0)1268 858 222
E: info@red-line.co.uk
www.red-line.co.uk
Distributors for Amina, Artison,
Design Screen, Seura,
Resolution Audio and
Velodyne.
Redline specialise in hiding AV
technology. We work closely
with Installers and Interior
designers to deliver a finished
product that does not encroach
on living space design.
Redline are also experts in
custom grille manufacturing.
We offer an extensive range of
custom colour grilles that blend
seamlessly into any room decor.
Red Sheep Communications
Sylvan House, off Nailsworth Hill,
Nailsworth, Glos, GL6 0AW
Contact: Phil Hansen
T: +44 (0)7813 893 525
E: phil@redsheep.co.uk
www.redsheep.co.uk
Sanus Systems
Milestone AV Technologies B.V.
PO Box 191, 6000 AD Weert, The
Netherlands, Franklinstraat 14,
6003 DK Weert, The Netherlands
T: +44 (0)20 7043 2926
E: sanus.europe@milestone.com
www.sanus.com/us/en
Sensible Heat Ltd
11A St Nicholas Lane
Lewes, East Sussex BN7 2JY
T: +44 (0)1273 475 834
E: info@sensibleheat.com
www.sensibleheat.com
Glenn Kelly
530 Durham Road
Low Fell, Gateshead NE9 6HU
T: +44 (0)191 487 5425
E: info@signaturecs.co.uk
www.signaturecs.co.uk
Smartcomm Ltd
3 Barnes Wallis Court
Wellington Road
Cressex Business Park
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
HP12 3PS
T: +44 (0)1494 471912
E: info@smartcomm.co.uk
www.smartcomm.co.uk
Bringing Innovation to you!
Smartcomm is a UK based Audio
Visual, Communications &
Controls Integration specialist with
years of experience designing,
installing and supporting cutting-
edge automation systems.
We can seamlessly integrate the
latest technologies into a wide
range of environments, however
big your ideas, were the Audio
Visual specialists that can make
them happen.
Premium Specialist Distribution
Safestore Business Centre
Reddish Road, Stockport
Cheshire SK5 7BW
T: 0844 358 2270
E: sales@psdistuk.com
www.psdistuk.com
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As an Exclusive Sonorous
Distributor we can provide fast
delivery of all Sonorous products
from stock and full
dealer/installer support.
We specialise in high quality
Audio-Video furniture including
open style stands, luxury TV
cabinets and professional wall
mounts from Sonorous. Sonorous
provide stylish products with
over 700 design options, all
backed with a 5 year guarantee.
Soundcast UK
BC Distribution Limited
Fifth Floor, Miller House
43-51 Lower Stone Street
Maidstone, Kent ME15 6GB
T: +44 (0)843 886 9933
E: info@soundcast.co.uk
www.soundcast.co.uk
The Soundcast loudspeaker
range delivers omni-directional,
beautifully precise sound with
the latest wireless technology
from Soundcasts portable all-
weather music system. Stream
your playlist wirelessly as you
enjoy, party and live your life.
Stardraw.com Ltd
78 York St, London W1H 1DP
T: +44 (0)20 7692 7117
E: info@stardraw.com
www.stardraw.com
Fibre Optic & LED Lighting
Woodside, Scremerston,
Berwick upon Tweed,
Northumberland TD15 2SY
T: +44 (0)1289 332900
E: info@starscape.co.uk
www.starscape.co.uk
Sugden
J E Sugden & Co Ltd
Valley Works, Station Lane
Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire
WF16 0NF
T: +44 (0)1924 404 088
E: sales@sugdenaudio.com
www.sugdenaudio.com
Tannoy Ltd
Rosehall Industrial Estate
Coatbridge
N. Lanarkshire ML5 4TF
T: +44 (0)1236 420 199
E: enquiries@tannoy.com
www.tannoy.com
TDI
West Farm, Popham
Winchester SO21 3BH
T : 01256 397 770
E : info@tdigroup.co.uk
www.tdigroup.co.uk
TDI are trade suppliers to
manufacturers, retailers and
installers in the A/V industry. Our
range includes A/V
interconnect leads, Audio
Connectors, Telecom Cabling,
Power Distribution, Patch Panels,
Racks, CYP HDMI Switchers and
many other accessories.
Contact us now for the new 2014
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Triax UK Ltd
Abergorki Industrial Estate,
Treorchy, Rhondda Cynon Taff,
CF42 6DL
T : 0845 601 0578
T : 0845 601 1023
E : sales@triax.co.uk
www.triax.co.uk
The UK and Irelands market
leader for multimedia solutions in
the satellite and aerial industry
for over 25 years. Our custom
install solutions offer the ultimate
in HD distribution and long
distance signal management for
professional installers. For the
latest technology including 5Play
and HDBaseT convergence, Triax
is your essential one stop shop
for AV installation requirements.
Unicam AV Limited
90 Kirkstall Road
Leeds LS3 1LT
T: +44 (0)871 226 2886
INT: +44 (0)113 285 8280
E: sales.uk@unicamgroup.com
www.unicamgroup.com
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Toddington, Bedfordshire
LU5 6JA
T: +44 (0)1525 877707
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Vivid Audio UK Ltd
The Old Barn
Rosier Business Park
Coneyhurst Rd, Billingshurst,
West Sussex RH14 9DE
T: +44 (0)1403 782221
M: +44 (0)7950 274224
www.vividaudio.co.uk
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Turnstone AV Ltd
7 Anton Business Park
Andover, Hampshire SP10 2NJ
T: 0330 2020 980
E: info.uk@vogels.com
www.vogels.com
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Xclusive Audio Visual
2 Mount Pleasant Road
Hastings
E Sussex TN34 3SB
T: 01424 431144
T: 07917 133548
www.xclusiveav.com
info@xclusiveav.com
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Sherbourne Drive,
Tilbrook,
Milton Keynes
MK7 8BL
T: +44 (0)1908 366 700
http://uk.yamaha.com
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CAN YOU BRIEFLY INTRODUCE IMAGINE THIS?
Imagine This operates at the top level of the industry. We do so by taking on
fewer projects and dedicating the necessary time and resources to each of
these jobs to make them a success.
We are very fortunate to have had success in various awards schemes, so we
do have a sense of pride and an overwhelming urge to keep our standards high.
YOUVE BEEN CEDIA MEMBERS FOR A LONG TIME, WHY DO YOU THINK
IT PAYS TO BE PART OF THE ASSOCIATION?
In 2002, becoming an ESP CEDIA member was top of my list of priorities and
we have never looked back. I wanted to belong to a trade organisation that
conveys my message to the people that matter the homeowners, architects
and designers of homes. CEDIA is doing this in a structured way, but this takes
time, energy and resources, and you must not forget that as an industry we are
still very young.
Every CI business owner knows only too well the challenges that reside
within this industry, so just imagine how difficult, and sometimes political, it
might be to support so many dealers with different views, motives and
requests. Having said all that, I think the CEDIA team has steered the
organisation admirably and in a cohesive way.
All I want from my trade association is the knowledge that we are trying
to reach a goal that is universally beneficial with nationally recognised
qualifications and have participation in standards development and codes of
practice, along with grass roots support for the members. I can officially tell you
that CEDIA is doing all of this.
From the awards to the training, it is all geared up for the members with
the overall goal of delivering excellence in to the CI market through a respected
trade body. As expected, there will also be some members who say They dont
do anything for me or Im not a CEDIA member and we do alright and I
understand all of those comments. But maybe the question should be What is
their business model?, How do you want their business to develop? and
How do you propose that you reach your goals?
CEDIA RECENTLY GAINED ECS RECOGNITION. HOW IMPORTANT DO
YOU THINK THE ELECTROTECHNICAL CERTIFICATION SCHEME IS?
This is something that the CEDIA education council and I have driven to the
front of the priority list, and CEDIA has now been able to push it through to
fruition which is great news for the industry. The overall goal, as far as Im
concerned is to have nationally recognised qualifications and a formal
apprenticeship structure. I believe that the ECS card is the first but very
important step along this road. For those who venture out onto projects and
install equipment, I cant stress how much of a step forward this really is.
In the constant attempt to be looked upon by other industry professionals
as a recognised trade then this, along with the new BS8590:2014 Standards
Code of Practice document, mean that we no longer show up as the dark arts
but a recognised and approved trade with the relevant skills to operate on a
building site safely and efficiently.
These developments show that CEDIA is best placed to create a strong,
trusted and respected trade organisation for all of its members by delivering
first class, nationally recognised training and contribute to standard
development that will be used by all.
SO YOU WOULD RECOMMEND CEDIA MEMBERS AND OTHER HOME
TECH-TYPES GET THEMSELVES TO AN ECS HEALTH AND SAFETY
ASSESSMENT CENTRE ASAP?
Yes, absolutely. For a professional well-run company, I cant see any reason why
you wouldnt. There will always be the people out there who think it isnt for
them or theyve never been asked to produce any form of competency. If Im
honest, thats half the problem. They will be the main reason for other peoples
negative perception of our industry.
DO YOU SEE A TIME WHEN CARRYING THE CARD WILL BE MANDATORY
FOR GAINING SITE ACCESS?
Yes I do. Without an ECS card you leave your company open to avoidable
issues. Gaining access to a building site requires, at the very least, PPE (hard hat
and boots) and an ECS card. It is the bare minimum an employer should do and
an operative should strive to achieve. On most sites if you dont have a card,
you wont have access to the job, simple as that.
SO WHAT DO INTEGRATORS AND INSTALLERS DO NEXT TO GET CERTIFIED?
Call the CEDIA office, or visit www.cediaeducation.com/hands and book onto
the one-day Health and Safety course which is held at CEDIA HQ in St. Neots.
CEDIA supplied each member with a free education voucher earlier this
year when membership was renewed. If you havent yet used it, why not book
onto this course?
www.cedia.co.uk
www.imaginethis.uk.com
Extoling the virtues of The
Association and the importance
of ECS cards, GUY SINGLETON
from Imagine This brings us this
issues essential insight
THEN REMEMBER TO FOLLOW US ON TWITTER AT @SVIMAG
CEDIAs Matt The
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Nimmons and
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