CEDIA Expo Guide
Our handy guide helped visitors to this to year’s CEDIA Expo to navigate the hall with ease. Here’s the lowdown on the who, what and where at the ExCeL centre:
ACA-APEX LTD, STAND J22
Be sure to pay CRIS a visit. ACA-Apex Limited will be exhibiting its main brand at CEDIA 2008 – the Compact Residential Infrastructure System (CRIS). CRIS is a scalable home network solution that incorporates phones, computers, TV and audio distribution – and is as elegant looking as it is affordable.
www.aca-apex.com
ACTION DISTRIBUTION, STAND F2
ADAPT CONTROL SOLUTIONS, STAND G20
AIRREMOTE, STAND H1
AIRSOUND LLP, STAND G7
ALBAN ELECTRONICS, STAND A7
ALDOUS SYSTEMS (EUROPE), STAND E1
AMINA, STAND E25
Make sure you make a beeline for stand E25 – you’ll certainly get plastered. And now we’ve got your attention, we can tell you about Amina’s global debut: its new range of AIWX Invisible Plaster In-wall speakers. The new loudspeakers are actually plastered into the wall or ceiling to become completely invisible; great news for the design-savvy custom installer. Amina will also demonstrate the new Velodyne SC-IW in-wall subwoofer as part of its new marketing partnership with Redline.
www.amina.co.uk
AMX, STAND B4
The AMX stand will feature two fully working demonstrations of systems for residential and commercial installations, showing off the latest, exciting developments in control technology. In particular, the distributor will display its cutting-edge range of award-winning touch panels and control pads. The display will highlight the latest additions to the AMX portfolio – the ultra stylish Modero 5200i Viewpoint Widescreen and the Novara range of simple, cost-effective control pads..
www.amx.com
ANTHONY GALLO ACOUSTICS, STAND E14
ARMOUR HOME, STAND C10
Key distributor to the custom installation trade in the UK, Armour Home will be demonstrating its popular Systemline multi-room entertainment system. Systemline recently starred in CEDIA’s ‘Best Multi-Dwellings Installation’ by Surrey-based custom installers Touch of a Button.
www.armourhe.co.uk
ASHERIDGE COMMUNICATIONS, STAND D12
AUDIOBILITY, STAND G22
Among the products that Audiobility will be demonstrating is MIT’s super-sharp, one-wire system. With just one spool of cable and MIT’s modules, you can install an entire audio/video system. No soldering is required – all you need to do is cut and strip the wire, attach the connector, twist on the Tmax module and connect your equipment. Easy! Other manufacturers to be found here include Solid Drive, Adcom, and CEDIA virgins Whatmough.
www.audiobility.co.uk
AUDIPACK, STAND F15a
CEDIA welcomes new face Audipack to the show with open arms – or should we say open brackets? The manufacturer, making its CEDIA debut, is launching the Spektra range of LCD and plasma brackets and the new Clo X Arm – a fully motorised bracket that’s sturdy enough to handle 65in flatscreen behemoths (pictured far right).
www.audipack.com
AWE EUROPE, STAND D15
Sounds like a stealth fighter (it’s not… CEDIA isn’t that big) and with all the hi-tech looks, the new Cineversum BlackWing Three will be making its debut on AWE’s stand, a Full HD projector with smooth, cinema-like motion. Hands-on demos of the Philips Pronto range will also be showcased. Also, expect an announcement of two new major distribution deals for AWE.
www.awe-europe.co.uk
B&W, STAND H15
B&W plans to raise the roof of the ExCeL exhibition centre with its exciting collection of new products. The British speaker brand will be making announcements that cover everything from high-end custom theatre installations to a new look for some much-loved traditional two channel hi-fi. Classé will also be represented, with a stunning new high end home theatre processor, while Rotel will be displaying its range of top-quality multi-room kit.
www.bowers-wilkins.co.uk
BJURAB UK, STAND A1
Taking pole position at the CEDIA exhibition on stand A1, Bjurab will be launching a number of new styles of projection screen ideal for the home cinema sector. These include the new Linea Tab-Tension screens (pictured above), new Re-Act material and further additions to the Sesame range of recessed screens.
www.bjurab.co.uk
BMB ELECTRONICS UK, STAND B5
BMB Electronics is exhibiting on stands A5 and B5 and will be showing several exciting new products including the Xi Dock iPod docking station from Xantech, Niles’ iRemote TS controller, and Xperinet’s Tarpon.
www.bmbelectronics.co.uk
BPT SECURITY SYSTEMS (UK), STAND B24
CABASSE, STAND G4
CABLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS TRAINING SERVICES, STAND J14a
CHIEF, STAND C20
Chief’s biggest draw this year is the Mountbuilder product configurator, its latest web innovation for flatpanel mounts, projector mounts and accessories. At the Chief website, drop distance and weight capacity are automatically calculated as parts are added. A parts list is also generated, with the ability to edit parts and quantities. The tool allows users to log in and create a password, so that they can save configurations for proposals or future jobs. See it in action on stand C20.
www.chiefmfg.com
CINEAK, STAND D24
CINEMA EXPERIENCE, STAND C7
CINEMATECH, STAND C4
COMM-TEC, STAND F15a
Easy installation and operation are promised by Comm-Tec’s brand new ElectricMaster projection screens. With a remote control facility as standard, end users can control the descent and raising of the screen from the comfort of their boardroom seat or home cinema armchair. ElectricMaster screens will be on show at Expo in square, video and the new HDTV widescreen formats.
www.comm-tec.co.uk
CONNEXIONS (UK), STAND F8
CRESTRON, STAND B8
Crestron’s latest innovation in touchpanel design and control versatility will be shown for the first time in the UK. This exciting addition to the Crestron family will be showcased alongside the ever-popular TPMC-8X WiFi touchpanel and the compact TPS 4L.
www.crestron.com
CSE, STANDS C5 AND D4
CSE/Duet can’t wait to show off its new ranges of CI-oriented solutions. This includes Full HD displays from Planar and Vidikron, DVDO’s video processor/scalers, and established solutions from Lexicon, Parasound, Projecta, Revel, Liberty, InFocus and Mirage. SpeakerCraft’s flexible iPod-friendly MODE and MODE Free systems, complete with a newly developed iPhone interface, will also be on show.
www.csesolutions.co.uk
CYP, STAND F7
CYP, the European distributor for all Cypress Technologies products, is set to launch its own brand at the show, promising ‘solutions to bridge the gap between any compatibility in AV systems’.
www.cypuk.com
DF SOLUTIONS, STAND H4b
This launch sounds idyllic. DF Solutions, a UK-based manufacturer, is showcasing its market-leading iDyl and Vnode multi-room media server solution, as well as demonstrating its Blu-ray next-generation server, set for release in the UK this autumn. Catch a sneaky peek here.
www.dfsolutions.co.uk
D&M INSTALLATIONS (DMi), STAND E15
This year’s Expo will see the ‘new’ DMi with more dedication shown towards the installation market. From a product perspective the focus is on the New Escient Zone whole house control system and the Escient Vision media library and AV distribution solutions.
www.dm-i.eu
D-TOOLS, STAND C1
DYMO, STAND F6
Dymo, manufacturer of the Rhino brand of handheld label printers, will be parading the incredibly useful Rhino 6000 – a Godsend for custom installers. The Rhino 6000 is the fi rst handheld printer in the Rhino family to offer a simple USB connection to Windows PCs, together with Rhino Connect label-design software. This clever bit of kit provides installers and their technical teams an easy way to pre-design labels and upload them for use on-site.
www.dymo.com
DYNALITE EUROPE, STAND H20
Making waves on stand H20 is lighting control manufacturer Dynalite Europe Ltd, who will be showing off its new range. Each of Dynalite’s new lighting controllers has been developed to ‘provide economical solutions which incorporate design advancement and practical application,’ its PR guru tells us.
www.dynalite.com
ELAN SYSTEMS (UK), STAND D22
ELITE SCREENS, C4a
Just like Ronseal, Elite Screens does exactly what it says on the tin. This innovative company specialises in aff ordable, high-quality projector screens and is using the CEDIA platform to exhibit its CineTension2 home theatre projection screens. These are tension-cord reinforced retractable screens, available in either solid or acoustically transparent material for a variety of installation options – check ‘em out, people.
www.elitescreens.com
ENVIROVISION, D2
Take two tellies into the shower? Not us, but Envirovision might. The manufacturer will be looking to make a splash this year with its full range of HD Ready Freeview waterproof bathroom TVs. The 19in model is available in two variants – the 19EA series is supplied with separate high-quality waterproof ceiling-mounted speakers, while the 19IA off ers integral waterproof speakers. Don’t forget your rubber duck!
www.envirovision.com
ETHEREAL HOME THEATER, STAND G23
EXTRON, STAND F3
Everything but the kitchen sink can be found on stand F3. Here you’ll find Extron, a leading manufacturer of A/V system products, with a portfolio that includes multi-image signal processors, video scalers, distribution amplifi ers, audio products, speakers and HDMI/DVI products. Some portfolio – and come to think of it, it probably does a kitchen sink as well.
www.extron.com
FURUKAWA ELECTRIC EUROPE, STAND J14
FUTURE AUTOMATION, STAND D6
Future Automation will be exhibiting its remarkable range of manual and automated wall mounts, plasma lifts and projector drops. Future Automation’s new projector mechanism will also be launched, along with the first UK showing of its electric bi-directional swivel brackets.
www.futureautomation.co.uk
FUTURE SHOP, STAND D1
These cable guys have all you need to make a connection. The company is best loved for its in-house specialist customised cables that can be produced to any bespoke length.
www.futureshop.co.uk
FUZION, STAND D1a
GEFEN, STAND E4
Gefen will be showcasing its new range of switchers and splitters aimed at the multi-room trade AV installer. The company will also present the Gefen TV, which is designed for the high-end consumer.
www.digi-box.co.uk
GOELST UK, STAND G6
HABITECH, STAND C16
Habitech is the UK’s exclusive distributor for NuVo Technologies, part of the Hanser Music Group, which is one of America’s oldest audio companies. Habitech has been trading since October 2006 and is totally focused on the custom installation business.
www.habitech.co.uk
HARMAN CONSUMER UK, STAND H10
Representing brands like Harman/Kardon, JBL, Infi nity and AKG, Harman Consumer UK are CEDIA Expo regulars. Expect all new multi-room products, professional loudspeakers and wireless headphone systems.
www.harman.com
HARVARD TECHNOLOGY, STAND G15
Distributing AV products from, Sharp, NEC, Panasonic and Harman-Kardon as well as Meliconi furniture, Harvard Technology’s expert staff will show you its products and full range of services – including an exclusive opportunity to have your own Harman Kardon franchise.
www.harvardtechnology.com
HELVAR, STAND J11
Green-minded visitors should swing by the Helvar stand and check out the latest in energy saving lighting systems. With a range of products including electronic ballasts and full lighting control systems, Helvar will be showcasing a series of products for the commercial and residential lighting markets.
www.helvar.com
IKON AVS, STAND J12
IMERGE LTD, STAND B12
Imerge, the Cambridge-based manufacturer of ‘out of the box’ music and movie multi-room server systems, will be showing-off its multi terabyte, 1080p MS5000 MediaServer and MP1000 MediaPlayer.
www.imerge.co.uk
IMPACT SCREEN SOLUTIONS, STAND H7b
Recently appointed as Screenline’s UK distributor, ISS Ltd will be exhibiting many of their new products this year, many previously unseen in the UK. Its 4FORMAT screen promises to off er quality for the most discerning custom installers, with sizes up to a whopping 150in and in-ceiling options. Even more enigmatic is the new RETROLIGHT screen, but ISS is remaining tight lipped on that front.
www.impactscreensolutions.co.uk
INTEGRATED COMMUNICATIONS, STAND D23
INVISION, STANDS B18, B20 and J15
While some companies are pulling back, Invision is pushing forward with more space at this year’s CEDIA, hitting the ground running with a whole new business division and three product lines. Polk Audio’s SurroundBar50 is one of the highlights of stand B18, while NetStreams and the Invision UK team can be located on stand B20. Elsewhere, Invision Express is on stand J15 – a ‘one stop source’ for plasmas, LCDs and projectors, dealing with all the major manufacturers.
www.invisionuk.com
IVORY EGG (UK), STAND F9
JVC, STAND H5
It’s a welcome return to CEDIA for JVC, showing off what new treats it has for all custom installers. This year, JVC is demonstrating its latest projector development in the shape of its award-winning range of True Black D-ILA series, the DLA-HD100 Cinema Widescreen System. Also being shown is the world’s slimmest LCD TV with built-in tuner – the super-slim LT-42DS9BJ.
www.jvc.co.uk
KALEIDESCAPE, STAND D20
Drop by to see Kaleidescape’s take on multi-room, complete with east to use interface and top-draw industrial design.
www.kaleidescape.com
KEF AUDIO (UK), STAND E6
Installers with a few quid left in the budget would do well to inspect KEF’s ultra high-end Muon speakers, which should be accompanied by the brand’s Reference Model 201/2 and XQ30.
www.kef.com
KNOXED, STAND H7a
KRAMER, STAND D21
Connect with Kramer Electronics this year. The company will be showcasing HDMI products, with the range divided into four groups – distribution amplifiers, switchers and matrix switchers, long distance transmission solutions and scalers. The VP-437 HDMI switcher will receive its UK debut, as will the VS-66HDMI 6×6 HDMI matrix. Kramer will also demonstrate different methods of sending HDMI over long distances using fibre optics, CAT5 and flat copper cables.
www.kramerelectronics.com
LIFESTYLE SPACE, STAND K9
LIVING CONTROL, STAND B7
The first company to provide both music by title from any room, music server company Living Control will be showing at Expo its latest music servers. Its new MusicBox series of home music servers can be controlled from a PDA, Smartphone, Windows, Mac, Linux or Nokia Web Tablets. Come by stand B7 to see its MusicBox1, MusicBox5 and MusicBoxRAID.
www.livingcontrol.com
LOEWE, STAND F10
Telly addicts will be no strange to German manufacturer Loewe’s opulent flatscreens, and this year’s offerings are no downturn in fortune. One of the few brands in the world that offer premium flatscreen TVs, the manufacturer debuts its new range of Connect LCD TVs with direct access to networked media. Also making its first appearance is Loewe’s new multi-room audio distribution system.
www.loewe-uk.com
LUTRON, STAND D10
Lutron Electronics, world-renowned for offering flexible solutions for high-profile installations, is showing its full range of artificial lighting control products on stand D10. These include the new Lutron GRAFIK Eye QS lighting control technology as well as its very popular HomeWorks system.
www.lutron.com
MARATA VISION, STAND B10a
Among the highlights of Marata Vision’s stand are the latest high-end, big-name projection products from JVC, Panasonic and Vutec – with lighting control by iLight. Other treats in store include the Series 4 range of in-wall Aquavision TVs, now with RS232 control. Marata believes that integration with iLight is the key to adding value to a sale.
www.marata.co.uk
MASER COMMUNICATIONS, STAND E22
MIDDLE ATLANTIC PRODUCTS, STAND B17
MJ INTERNATIONAL, STAND F2a
MONITOR AUDIO, STAND G5
Monitor Audio’s 300 Series of architectural speakers was one of CEDIA 2007’s highlights – and if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. The manufacturer expands its acclaimed line-up this year wit three additions, including in-wall, in-ceiling and in-ceiling effects speakers, further enhancing the performance and system-building versatility of the range.
www.monitoraudio.co.uk
NAIM AUDIO, STAND B18
NEP (TECHNOLOGY), STAND K7
OPTIMUM INTERNATIONAL, STAND F15
The Optimum stand at will feature a selection of models from BDI’s highly-desirable product portfolio. Optimum’s exclusive partnership with the high-end, US-based TV furniture specialists should be one to watch: “Gone are the days of simply producing basic furniture designs with glass shelves and metal rods,” boasts Optimum’s MD John Ogden.
www.optimuminternational.co.uk
OPUS, STAND E5a
Opus’ brand-new magnum opus is the great-looking WCU600 touchscreen keypad, designed to seamlessly control both the Opus 500 multi-room system and a number of third party lighting and smart home products. The WCU600 is able to display video from DVD, TV or CCTV systems and the onscreen menus of AV servers and iPod docks.
www.opus.eu
ORAY, STAND J5
Oray, on stand J5, offers the largest range of screens and armchairs for home cinemas in Europe with high quality screens and comfortable armchairs unlike any other.
ORBITSOUND, STAND TBC
Audio buffs should cock an ear to Orbitsound’s stand, where it is previewing some show-stopping listening technology and the first commercially available products. AirSOUND produces a uniform stereo soundfield from a single speaker enclosure, encoded as direct and spatial information rather than left and right channels.
www.orbitsound.co.uk
PARADIGM AUDIO VISUAL, STAND C9
PATH GROUP, STAND E5
PIONEER, STAND G8
PMC/BRYSTON, STAND F1
PREMIER MOUNTS, STAND E20
Up against the wall! Premier Mounts continues to evolve its reputation for high-quality AV support solutions and service in this showcase of its ever-growing range of products. Targeting both the professional and consumer markets, the main attraction is its new Rotary series of revolving mounts – including the industry’s only bigscreen mount that is designed for both portrait or landscape configurations while keeping your display flat against the wall.
www.mounts.com
PROGRESSIVE AV, STAND F21
Well-known for focus on products for the converging in-car and in-home digital entertainment markets. Brands include Dension Audio Systems, Logitech, Vantage Point, Lars & Ivan, Vizualogic, Koncept Technologies, Connected Acoustic and Addlogix.
www.progressiveav.com
PULSE MARKETING, STAND D8
RAKO CONTROLS, STAND C6
Get smart! Rako will be exhibiting its multi-channel dimming system on stand C6 and launching the RAH-SMART – a new Rako hand controller that off ers a stylish handset option with colour display screen to provide more user information and fl exibility.
www.rakocontrols.com
REDLINE, STAND F5
Redline Distribution is showcasing the incredible Velodyne MicroVee subwoofer – it’s only tiny, yet sounds huge – while install systems on show include a discreet in-wall sub and a sleek sound-bar from Artison.
www.red-line.co.uk
RGB COMMUNICATIONS, STAND B18
RGB will be showing brands such as ADA multi-room audio, AMX, Chief mounts, Draper screens/lifts, Kramer signal management, Lutron lighting, Middle Atlantic racks, projectiondesign and RBH speakers.
www.rgbcomms.co.uk
SCREENRISE, STAND G2
ScreenRISE: as easy to install as it is to understand. That’s the promise of this meld of classic and contemporary design that hides 50in screens.
www.screenrise.co.uk
SENCORE, STAND G12
SENSIBLE HEAT, STAND G11
SIM2 UK, STAND J3
SIM2 will be showing-off its home cinema projectors as well as a clutch of other products aimed at the custom installation market. ISCO Optics and Panamorph anamorphic lenses, Cineslide lens carriage, SmX screens, Da-Lite screens and ATC loudspeakers will all be on show.
www.sim2.co.uk
SIMPLY RELIABLE SOFTWARE, STAND F17
SINOWORLD VENTURES, STAND F23
SISD, STAND B1
SMART-E, STAND J5a
The SNX-888+ multi-format distribution matrix switch, which combines local and remote connections via a single cable, will be launched and British racing driver and Smart-e fan Jason Plato will also visit the stand.
www.smart-e.co.uk
SONOROUS TRADING, STAND H6
SONOS EUROPE, STAND F20
SPECTRAL, STAND C22
Another well-known name at its fi rst Expo is Spectral, who is showing off it new premium modular furniture system, the Catena, at stand C22.
www.spectral.eu
STARDRAW, STAND J10
Stardraw will be showing its Stardraw Control 2007 product for planning a custom installation. Also don’t miss its mid-range Global Caché GC-100-6 AV control system.
www.computerlinks.co.uk
STRUCTURED CABLE PRODUCTS, STAND F16
T + W MARKETING, STAND G10
TDI TREMIVER, STAND A3
THE MEDIA FACTORY, STAND J2
THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND, STAND E3a
UNICAM, STAND G21
The European distributor of Audio Authority products will be showing its CAT5 and HDMI high defi nition signal distribution systems this year, including the AVAtrix Home Theater Routing System. Unicam will also be launching Audio Authority’s new line of HDMI distribution and switching modules, which are now HDCP 1.1 compliant. Also included are the new CAT5 HDMI extenders that are HDMI v1.2 and HDCP 1.1 compliant, able to reach 250m and resolution up to 1080p.
www.unicamgroup.com
UNIQUE AUTOMATION, STANDS A12 & A14
Bathomatic. There’s a word you don’t see every day. It’s the name that the aptly named Unique Automation has given to its automatic bath management system that can be operated by a wall-mounted, touch control panel. Also being sponged-down on stands A12 and A14 are its new ‘Bathovision’ waterproof fl atscreens, which are aimed squarely at the custom installation market.
www.uniqueautomation.com
U.SEE, STAND B2
VUTEC, STAND B10b
Vutec will be drawing back the curtains on its new Theater Art System for the first time. The Theater Art System, an advanced screen/art/masking system incorporates a SilverStar hi-def projection screen, a vertical or horizontal masking system and a motorised art canvas.
www.vutec.com
WEBBRICK SYSTEMS, STAND E3
WEIBEL LIFT, STAND B15
XANTECH, STAND C23
Y3K EUROPE, STAND B16
