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Origin Acoustics, the leading manufacturer of architectural audio, announces the new Ambisonic Big Bollard Landscape Speaker System. The new Big Bollard from Ambisonic delivers incredible performance from a beautiful design for any Residential or Commercial outdoor application. Available with round or square aluminum sleeves in silver, black, and bronze, each speaker contains a 10” subwoofer, 6.5” polypropylene mid-range and a round planar magnetic ribbon tweeter. The round ribbon tweeter design allows 360° dispersion and is treated with a Kapton coating utilizing a special application process, which allows the product to stand up to the outdoor elements without impacting the sound. Each speaker has an adjustable impedance setting for 8 ohms, along with 70v/100v with multiple wattage taps for each. This allows for installation flexibility, and with nearly 300 watts of peak power handling and the ability to play from 30hz to 40k. The Ambisonic Big Bollard will surely provide greater per...

Origin Acoustics named the U.S. Brand Manager for Bang & Olufsen in the Custom Channel. Selected Origin Integrators will have access to full portfolio of products. Once again Origin Acoustics is breaking new ground for custom integrators with the announcement of an expanded partnership with Bang & Olufsen. Since 2016, Origin Acoustics (OA) has been collaborating with Bang & Olufsen on the co-design and manufacturing of certain architectural loudspeakers, now Origin has been named to U.S. Brand Manager for Bang & Olufsen’s full portfolio in the custom channel. The new relationship will allow selected Origin Acoustics integrators to have access to Bang & Olufsen’s BeoPlay headphones, BeoVision televisions, BeoSound speakers and soundbars, and BeoAmp amplifiers for their luxury clients.  At the CEDIA Expo 2022 in Dallas the two brands will share further details of the partnership and how this combination of Origin’s network and go-to-market strategy along with Bang...

CEDIA Expo, the platform where residential technology integration, design and construction professionals connect, learn, and engage, announces Design + Connection, which unites design, construction and integration professionals. Design + Connection includes visits to select CEDIA Expo booths, networking events and show floor exhibits dedicated to technology and design integration.  Design + Connection aims to foster mutually beneficial relationships between design and construction professionals and integrators. On Friday, September 30, 2022, Design + Connection participants will tour the CEDIA Expo show floor to meet with select exhibitors. The tour will focus on technology seamlessly bridging the gap between elegant design and smart technology. CEDIA Expo’s Smart Stage programming will cover various topics, including how technology impacts design decisions and tips for developing a successful strategic partnership with integrators. Additionally, the Innovation Hub will host presen...

 Exertis Almo , the largest, most specialized Pro AV distributor, has announced another dramatic addition to its service offering, resulting from the first and only Pro AV service partnership with  Project Crew Multiplier, LLC (PCM).  Building on its already robust network of service providers, the new partnership with PCM gives Exertis Almo resellers and integrators the ability to outsource qualified services to expand current projects, grow their businesses and achieve higher short- and long-term profits. Co-founded by Chris Whitley (founder of USAV Group) and industry veteran Dan Abrams, PCM is a nationwide organization focused on the development and growth of third party service providers across the low voltage spectrum. Because of the partnership, Exertis Almo resellers and integrators have direct access to the PCM Network, which includes fully vetted Crew Network Providers (CNPs) that offer nationwide project labor and installation, drafting, programming training, s...

Origin Acoustics   the leading manufacturer of architectural audio, announces their latest category expansion in their popular Surface Mount outdoor line of speaker solutions. Origin  will have three models available, with either a 5-in., 6-in., or 8-in. IMPP high-performance woofer, which delivers great low-end from a sealed enclosure. The woofer is accompanied by a 1-in. aluminum tweeter designed specifically for outdoor environments. The C Bracket combined with the screw down end caps allows for maximum vertical and horizontal mounting options. These speakers are perfect for outdoor applications and carry an IPX6 rating with UV resistance to ensure reliability in any environment. Come see Origin Acoustics at  Booth #16069  at CEDIA to see the full line of Origin Acoustics Outdoor products. Here You can see useful links:-   Custom Integration Industry Home Technology Professionals Design connects Smart Home Automation Solutions Custom Integrator Read More...

CEDIA, the global association for the home technology industry, today announces Carol Campbell as the recipient of the 2022 CEDIA Lifetime Achievement Award and Peter Aylett, CIT, ESC-D, ESC-N as the 2022 CEDIA Fellow.  The Lifetime Achievement Award, now in its 30th year, recognizes an individual who has demonstrated innovative and visionary leadership in the technology design and installation industry. Nominations are submitted by industry professionals and evaluated on the basis of achievement and service. The CEDIA Fellows, selected by the CEDIA Board of Directors, represent a group of individuals who have helped shape the industry and significantly contribute to the association’s success. “Carol and Peter represent two of our industry’s greats,” said CEDIA Global President and CEO Daryl Friedman. “They both have such tremendous wisdom to share, and we’re fortunate they have chosen CEDIA as an avenue for their thought leadership. We look forward to honoring them at the 2022 CED...

CEDIA Expo, the platform where residential technology integration, design and construction professionals connect, learn, and engage, announces the second annual IMCCA Work from Home Showcase at CEDIA Expo 2022. Through a partnership with CEDIA Expo, the Interactive Multimedia & Collaborative Communications Alliance (IMCCA) will bring insights, subject matter experts and interactive demonstrations to CEDIA Expo 2022.  Unified communications and collaboration technologies have emerged in the residential space as business professionals and students have established home offices and flexible workspaces. During CEDIA Expo 2022, IMCCA will showcase work from home (WFH) setups in mock home office demos. The interactive demonstrations at sponsors’ exhibits and in the IMCCA Work from Home Showcase, will focus on the emerging home office market segments, including lighting fixtures and lighting control, sound control solutions, video and audio technology, collaboration software and hardw...

For the first time in three years and as a fully unified division, Exertis Almo, the largest and most specialized value-added North American AV distributor is returning to the Eastern region to deliver two unforgettable, single-day E4 Experience events that cater specifically to local area resellers, integrators and their end users. Billed as the most recognized and valuable one-day education/training and product showcase, the E4 Experience is heading to Washington, D.C. on September 23 and Boston on October 20. Both will feature dramatic showrooms packed with the latest AV gear, and a stacked lineup of AVIXA CTS-certified business, technical and trend sessions. “The fall E4 Experience will be an industry event like no other in terms of size, scope and opportunity,” explained Melody Craigmyle, vice president of marketing and communications, Almo Corporation. “It’s been a long three years with multiple attempts thwarted by the pandemic so we are looking forward to a homecoming with our ...