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AUTOMATION / MULTI-ROOM

Hot New Russound Retro Fit Audio System Sells Out
After dumping trouble-plagued distributor LeisureTech, Russound is set to expand its presence in Australia with the release of a hot new multi-room audio system that has sold out within days of going on sale in the USA.


New Multi Room Control System From RTI
Remote Technologies Incorporated (RTI) is set to launch a new range of ZigBee based control systems including a new multi room system that can be controlled from anywhere in the world.


SpeakerCraft Choose Oz Fancy Pants For New IP Automation System
An Australian development Company FST FancyPants, has won a major contract to supply the central software platform for a new SpeakerCraft AV home automation system called Nirv. The system runs over a Cat 5 network and be accessed and managed from an iPhone.


Obonok Moves 1080p Over Ethernet
Obonok Technology has released a new product that allows a user to move 1080p footage from a Blu-ray player to an HDTV placed in any room using a single Ethernet cable.


Switch Automation Rolls Out Touch Screen With TV
Switch Automation has added two integrated entertainment modules to its line of products – Switch MRA (multi room audio) and Switch TV (integrated digital TV).


Expandable Multi-Zone Receiver From Niles
A new all-in-one multi-room, multi-zone controller is expandable and can distribute and control up to four audio sources, as well as output up to four listening zones, making it suitable for small to medium-sized projects.


NAV Introduces Cheap Multiroom Audio
Network Audio Visual has added a new series of multi-room technology systems that cater to 1-24 zones, with up to eight sources.


Multi Room AV Control Over iPhone And iTouch
CEDIA USA 2008: SpeakerCraft, has announced a new interface that allows the Apple iPhone or iPod Touch to be used as a wireless remote with the Companies MODE multi-room A/V control system.


Multi Room Audio Takes Off Sonos A Big Winner
Consumers are turning to multi-room music systems in droves with Sonos reporting record growth this year off a 100% growth last year. Sold exclusively through the specialist channel, the Sonos music system which is seen as the best of a new breed of entertainment technology systems is benefiting from the popularity of the iPod and consumers turning to digital music.


Sonos Shrink New Wireless Music System
Sonos is set to roll out a brand new Zone player. The device that has been under development for some time is smaller than the current model Zone player and includes a new 802.11n chipset which will deliver improved wireless range and speed.


HPM Delivers Multi-Room Audio System
HPM has added a new multi-room distributed audio system to its Harmony home network system, which it says is ideal for use in both homes and commercial environments.


AMX To Tango With New Distributed Audio Range
It is not just Crestron fighting for a share of the distributed audio market, AMX has also introduced a new multi-room audio range, called Tango, as well as a host of new controllers, keypads and Modero touch panels.


Sonos Launches Budget Bundle
Wireless multi-room music specialist Sonos, has announced an entry-level ‘mixed’ bundle of its Sonos system, which allows you to stream music wirelessly into two rooms of your house.


Sonos Linked With New Wireless Speaker Solution
The Sonos wireless audio distribution system is now being used in a unique application to drive wireless audio speakers.


Cool KEF Kit No Wires
Kef is one of the first Hi Fi Companies to use wireless technology to eliminate speaker wires. Launched at the recent CES show in Las Vegas The KEF Wireless system utilises proprietary technology promising CD-quality audio without having to run cables around a room.


HD Content Streamed Over Wireless
Six of the worlds largest CE Companies are set to launch new wireless technology that simultaneously streams multiple high-definition (HD) video programs in uncompressed form among multiple devices up to 25 metres apart.


Wi Fi Audio Is Best Claims Audiophile Company
A UK Company claims that Wi Fi Music delivers better audio output than traditional devices. The comments come as the Company launches a neat new network music player.


Revox Multi-Room AV System
Renowned Swiss audio company, Revox, returns to Australia under a new distributor and showcases a new high-end multi-room AV system.


OZ VC Wireless Audio Project Takes Off
A bunch of Australian audio specialists are set to crack the tough US market with new wireless audio speakers.


Aussie WiFi Speakers World’s First
Local startup Avega Systems unveiled the world’s first UPnP-enabled WiFi speakers at this year’s CES Show in Las Vegas.


New iPod Styled Wireless Radio
Slim Devices will next week ship the third generation of its wireless digital music system, Squeezebox.the new version focuses more on looks than functionality.


How To Set Up A Multi-Room Music System
With as little as $230 to as much as $15,000 you can make a sound investment with our guide to whole-house audio.


Multiroom music is on the menu
A new kitchen and conservatory need some serious sounds, and the latest multiroom music phenomenon seems to fit the bill.


In Ceiling Sound
Of all the electronic amenities available to a new home, none are quite as enjoyable as a whole-house music system. In our new SmartHouse IDEA series we help you understand the issues.


Wireless For iPod From Belkin
Belkin has introduced a device that allows you to play iPod music through a standard home theatre.


Entertainment Upgrade
In this US case study, homeowners select a sophisticated entertainment system for their home and have it installed within tight construction deadlines.


Very (dis) connected
Add a computer network, a security system and even an audio system without pulling a single wire through the walls of your home.


How to Get a Smarthouse: Part 1
Most of the hard work in building a smarthouse is the job of a professional home systems installer, but it pays to understand the building process and the lingo to help you do some clever planning.


A House That Thinks
Beauty and brains combine in a new Melbourne display home that showcases bold architecture and smarthouse integration.



 



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