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Have you registered yet? It’s now less than 2 months to go until the doors open for Integrated Systems Europe 2007 at the Amsterdam RAI.
Firmly established as Europe’s leading event for professional AV and Electronic System Integration, ISE 2007 promises to be the one of the most exciting and influential shows of the year.

As the largest ever trade show of it’s kind in Europe, we have an unbeatable range of new features. There are spectacular digital signage displays, AV, Home Cinema and Home Theatre Pavilions, networking opportunities and a education programme. With over 350 exhibitors occupying Halls 1 - 4 at the Amsterdam RAI, this will be an exceptional experience.

You will find out about

• Electronic systems integration and custom install solutions for the home & the office
• Digital Signage solutions
• System integration and Control solutions for Architects/Electrical Engineers
• AV/ IT/ Networking solutions
• Audio visual solutions for the hospitality industry
• Large venue and digital cinema solutions
• Multi-Media conferencing solutions

And much more… Already curious? Click here to get some impressions from the last event.

If you are responsible for managing, implementing, researching or sourcing solutions on AV and Electronic Systems Integration, then this is the event in Europe this year, which will justify your time away from the office.

Find out more about the show, who will be exhibiting and what will be on display:

• Click here to see over 350 exhibiting companies from more than 40 countries
• Access information here on all the show features, the very latest technologies and products
• Find out here about the exciting education program with a new series of Exhibitor led seminars
• Training sessions led by the 3 major associations
• Find out the latest industry issues and trends on AV and Electronic System Integration

Act now….. register your place and receive your personalized badge. This will give you immediate fast-track entry and also ensures that all the latest news and information on ISE 2007 will be sent to you directly.

ISE 2007 will be the industry platform for hundreds of inspirational new products and will give you the opportunity to meet with over 12.000 like minded professionals who also attend the show.

Continue here to register

If you want to meet me there just let me know in the comments and we will plan a meeting.
I would love to that. Maybe I can do something for your business.

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Integra introduced several new products on the CEDIA Expo. These products include a home theater receiver with HDMI switching and analog video upscaling and a multi-zone integrated amplifier.

The Integra DTR 7.7 is a Home Theater Receiver has seven channels and THX Select 2 certification. Inputs include two HDMI (1080p-compatible), with upconversion of all analog sources to HDMI. With this upconversion and HDMI passthrough, you’ll only need one HDMI cable between receiver and your display. This should be easy!

In order to maintain compatibility with the newest generation of HD-DVD and Blu-Ray Disc players (as well as other technologies yet to be seen), the receiver also includes a 7.1 channel external analog audio input, with defeatable bass management in case you’d like to do bass management in your player. In addition to its AM/FM radio tuner, the DTR-7.7 is also XM Ready via support for XM’s Passport portable tuner and home dock system. The receiver also features control and switching for a second independent zone. If you configure the receiver for 5.1, rather than 7.1-channel output in the main zone, then you can even use the extra two amplifier channels to power your second zone system.

Price: US$1200

The Integra’s MZA-4.7 - a multi-source, multi-zone amplifier controls and powers the audio portion of up to 4 independent zones or rooms. If this is not enough for you, it is possible to connect several MZA-4.7’s together for up to 32 zones of powered control. The MZA-4.7 can be configured and controlled via a PC, optional keypads, or using the front panel LCD display.

Price: $1500

In July, Integra introduced the NVS-7.7 Integrated Media Center, a purpose-built multimedia PC engineered for custom installers who want to avoid the installation, configuration, and chronic customer service issues common to open-platform PC-focused systems and software. Integra’s designers worked with custom installers and programmers to make the NVS-7.7 much easier to set up, operate, and maintain in order to reduce the number of hours lost to customer support issues.

With 400 GB of storage for audio and video media, Intel’s ViiV™ technology, and a powerful suite of features for integration with home theater and audio installations, the Integra NVS-7.7 provides a seamless, streamlined solution for the custom installation community. It also has proprietary Integra-designed audio circuitry with high-end Wolfson DACs and the company’s acclaimed Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry (VLSC).

• Read more: The new Integra DTR 7.7 and MZA-4.7

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D-Tools´, a system integration software, System Integrator software has been named as a finalist for the 2006 Electronic House Expo (EHX) Multi-Room Audio/Video award for Installation Aids & Accessories.

Held in conjunction with EHX Fall 2006, the 2006 Multi-Room Audio/Video Awards recognize significant contributions to the multi-room audio and video market. Over 70 products were entered into the 2006 Multi-Room Audio/Video Awards.

EHX Fall 2006- Booth #1445
November 15 - 17
Long Beach Convention Center
Long Beach, CA
Click Here for your FREE Exhibits Pass (via D-tools)

D-Tools System Integrator 5 enables systems integrators and custom installation professionals to create detailed projects managed with automated proposals, scheduling, pick lists, purchase orders and additional documents that streamline the integrated installation of audio and video products. By using a single, shared project file, system integrators and installers can pull information from a comprehensive database of tens of thousands of products, giving them the distinct advantage of designing systems using the most current product information, while saving hours of product research time.

D-Tools System Integrator allows you to create data-driven designs and proposals that help you get the job, and SI’s powerful reporting capabilities enable you to better track all project elements.

The Power of AutoCAD®, the ease-of-use of Visio®. System Integrator 4.5 is a total solution that leverages the strengths of both AutoCAD® and Visio® to offer comprehensive data-driven design, documentation, and management capabilities.

D-Tools System Integrator ties together the processes of design, engineering, estimating, documentation, and installation into a single data-driven project file so that everybody using the software is working from the same project data. System Integrator helps you automate the entire design, estimating, engineering, and management of projects. We have prices and options that can fit the needs of your business, whether you are a large commercial integrator or a small to medium security or residential company.

Here is a list of events where you can find D-tools.

Technorati Tags: System Integrator, Electronic House Expo, EHX, EHX Fall 2006, Multi-Room, Audio/Video

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Russound, a supplier of multiroom audio-video systems, multichannel amplifiers, and loudspeakers, sponsors a lounge dedicated for European Distributors to network with their resellers.

Russound has teamed up with the show organisers at ISE to sponsor this unique offering. Situated in Hall 1 at the Amsterdam RAI, access to this lounge will be free of charge to all Distributors and specially invited Resellers. This new initiative offers Distributors and Resellers a chance to network in a quieter atmosphere and to allow intensive one to one discussions away from the bustle of the exhibition floor. Complimentary refreshments will be provided throughout the day.

This is a pivotal step towards making exhibitions more focused on increasing the opportunities for networking and communication between buyer and seller. Since its inception the key European Distributors have been attending ISE. Now they are bringing their Reseller customers with them and need a facility to have real business discussions.

With over 330 confirmed exhibitors from around Europe ISE 2007 is really gearing itself up to be a truly international event. The chance to forge working partnerships and increase global business opportunities for both Distributors and Resellers in a convivial and purposeful environment. The role of the trade show is changing, with international networking and relationship-building being two of the most valuable benefits for both the visitor and exhibitor.

The 330+ exhibitors of the ISE are planning to launch new products and make significant announcements at the event. The show is occupying over 10,000 m2 of space over 4 halls at the Amsterdam RAI making ISE 2007 the largest show ever held.

Online registration is now officially open for visitors on the ISE 2007 website at http://www.iseurope.org where they can also book their hotel accommodation in advance at specially discounted rates.

Integrated System Europe Prices:
Pre-registration Price: Euro 25
On-site Price: Euro 40

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Nexus Audio Systems will launch the T-2 Dual Tuner, an XM Satellite-capable, AM/FM tuner at the Electronic House Expo (EHX) Spring 2006. The T-2’s scheduled availability is for early Q2 2006.

• Read more: Nexus Audio Systems T-2 Dual Tuner

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Nexus Audio Systems will feature the X-1 & X-2 Expansion Controllers for the award-winning C-6 Multi-Zone A/V Controller at the Electronic House Expo (EHX) Spring 2006. The X-1 controls Zones 7-12, and the X-2 controls Zones 13-18.

• Read more: Nexus Audio Systems X-1 & X-2 expansion controllers C-6 Multi-Zone A/V Controller

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There can be little doubt that the residential install market is set to grow significantly over the coming years. Up until now, custom install and home automation has been almost exclusively concerned with the high-end of the residential market - but that is changing. Property developers, house builders and forward thinking home-owners are all waking up to the benefits of what might be called the ‘digital lifestyle‘. In fact, the market is expanding on all fronts - from the consumer looking for a simple ‘out-of-the-box’ home cinema system to the well-heeled businessperson realising their dream of a completely automated home.

For those bold and willing enough to make the commitment, the residential market also represents a great opportunity for the commercial installer. However, simply applying commercial market expertise to the residential arena will not be enough to guarantee success. Selling into the residential market requires a change of emphasis and approach in order to reap maximum reward.
Erno: “This is where the niche is for the installers, the large commercial installers will need some time to switch, or maybe they may never will.

• Read more: Concentrating on residential projects for me

Technorati Tags: residential, install, market, custom install, home automation, digital lifestyle

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Crestron has unveiled several new automation products at the ISE in Brussels. And I had a chance to see it. Yes!

They include new lighting control system a fully expandable entry-level multi-room audio system, as well as the new TPMC (Touch Panel Media Centre) series which integrates touchpanel control with embedded PC functionality.

Among the new range is the iLux CLS-C6 integrated zoned lighting system which can control six lighting zones and 6 groups of blinds or curtains. Crestron claim that the iLux CLS-C6 ican be used for either a new house or retrofit application. It can also be used to replace numerous switches and dimmers on the wall avoiding the confusion of which switch activates which light fittings. It completely centralises the lighting, blind and screen controls so that users no longer need to search for the right switch plate or fumble through trial and error to find the right combination of light settings. The iLux CLS-C6 enables user-preset lighting scenes.

• Read more: Creston new product range on ISE

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In heavily populated electronics environments, most HD devices are subject to electromagnetic interference (EMI) that can corrupt data and slow down information processing–hardly ideal for cutting-edge industrial, government and medical industries, but also affecting even the humble office or studio.

Gefen’s new DVI and HDMI All-Fiber cables solve the problem by supplying all-fiber components bundled in a durable cable that protects data during its travels from source to HD display, resulting in brilliant, uncorrupted imagery on the receiving end, even when extended hundreds of feet in length.

• Read more: Gefen’s all-fiber DVI and HDMI cables for shielded HD Video Play

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The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) today announced Gary Shapiro, president and CEO of CEA, will deliver the opening keynote address at the [ta]Electronic House Expo[/tag] Spring 2006 (EHX). EHX Spring 2006 runs March 28 - April 1, 2006, in Orlando, Fl.

EHX is the fastest growing trade event serving the $16 billion custom electronics industry, and the spring show - already more than 20 percent bigger than last year - is projected to be the largest in show history.

• Read more: Shapiro with a specific focus on multi-room distribution

Technorati Tags: Consumer Electronics Association, CEA, Gary Shapiro, Spring, 2006, EHX

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