Author: Staff Writer
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Multimedia over coax
Network technology that uses existing hybrid fibre coax cable looks good at first glance, but is it better than Ethernet? George Georgevits compares the two. An ... -
Understanding video compression
Compression allows video and audio to be stored or transmitted at much lower data rates than ‘raw’ digital video. Rod Sommerich explains. The two main types ... -
The role of licensed electricians in smart homes
By law, many home automation tasks must be carried out by a licensed electrician; however, legality isn’t the only reason home integrators should work with a ... -
Picking locks… the A-Z of digital lock technology
Improvements in lock technology have two simple goals: convenience and security. With this in mind, producers of new connected locks are making them simpler and smarter. ... -
SealTV… A ‘Seal’ of approval
Demand for alfresco AV is growing, but the price of outdoor TVs places them beyond the reach of many business and home owners. Kate Jordan looks ... -
Bluetooth and ZigBee… Is a new standards war brewing?
GreenPeak Technologies founder and CEO Cees Links explores the confusion and damage created by previous battles between home networking standards and how this damage can and ... -
Successful loudspeaker design with Scott Krix
As with any product, the successful development of a loudspeaker begins with the identification of a possible market or markets. The key questions are – what ... -
James Loudspeaker Broadens their Small Aperture Architectural Speaker Series
James Loudspeaker has added the 63SA-4 in-wall/in-ceiling loudspeaker to their lineup of Small Aperture architectural speakers. The 63SA-4 is a three-way speaker system delivering robust musical ... -
Interactive learning facility styled after White House
An interactive education facility in California offers students unprecedented political power, thanks to Crestron. Perhaps it was Harrison Ford’s role in Air Force One, or quite ... -
TVs: Are you ahead of or behind the curve?
Curved TVs are becoming a common sight in electronics stores and custom installations around the country. LG Australia general marketing manager Lambro Skropidis talks to Zach ...
