CE Pro News Stories

People On the Move: Revolabs, Linear LLC, Crestron

2012-02-09T12:00:32+00:00

The latest in hirings and other notable movement within the custom electronics industry. Check back daily for updated news.

Room Acoustics: What Installers Need to Know

2012-02-10T15:59:25+00:00

Calibrating an audio system may require a better understanding of acoustical products before you install them.

Orlando Police Chief Advises Residents to Get Surveillance Cameras

2012-02-09T19:26:05+00:00

Orlando police chief believes property crime would drop by 10 percent if every homeowner installed security cameras.

Neat-O: Elan g! Controls 11 TVs, 54 Speakers, 20+ Audio Zones

2012-02-09T16:18:07+00:00

Elan g! system controls 11 TVs, 54 speakers and 20-plus audio zones inside 10,000-square-foot home. There are four equipment racks in a beautiful custom cabinet serving as a shrine to the high-tech prowess.

Stupid FCC Proposal Would Kill Basic Cable, Thwart TV Innovation

2012-02-09T15:55:57+00:00

Boxee chief Avner Ronen rips cable companies for begging government’s help to encrypt basic cable channels such that settop boxes would be required for every TV. FCC would be "perverse" to adopt rule-making.

Beatles, Pink Floyd Engineer Alan Parsons Rips Audiophiles

2012-02-09T15:05:51+00:00

Alan Parsons, producer, musician and sound engineer of Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon, says audiophiles overpay for equipment while ignoring room acoustics.

Atlona at ISE 2012: 4X4 HDBaseT, More Wireless Coming

2012-02-09T14:06:14+00:00

In addition to LinkCast wireless HD,"We'll come out with commercial-grade wireless products really meant for integrators," Atlona says. Plus, company debuts 4x4 HDBaseT switcher.

Duane Paulson Named SVP of Nortek’s Linear LLC Group

2012-02-08T19:16:38+00:00

20-year veteran of security, home automation and custom electronics is responsible for product development, marketing and business development for Linear security, PERS, CCTV, access control and more.

NAHB: 98 Metro Housing Markets Improving

2012-02-08T16:20:09+00:00

NAHB's list of U.S. housing markets that have seen improvement in housing permits, employment and housing prices for 6 consecutive months continues to grow.

NuVo Readies Wireless Multiroom Audio System, Android Controller

2012-02-08T15:41:27+00:00

Stream multiple sources to 16 wireless zones simultaneously via amplified players that connect to traditional loudspeakers; mix-and-match with new hardwired multiroom audio streamer.

What P&L Statements Show About Job Profitability

2012-02-08T15:24:33+00:00

If your Gross Margin is 50% or more on parts, then you are charging properly for parts. Likewise, you should target 50% Gross Margin on labor.

Hands On: Installing Russound Streamer with 3x AirPlay

2012-02-08T13:46:15+00:00

Fred Harding of Capitol Sales reviews new Russound DMS3.1 Media Streamer and offers step-by-step instructions on integrating the DMS3.1 with Russound C Series multiroom audio systems.

Russound DMS3.1 is First Player with Multiple AirPlay Streams

2012-02-08T13:44:04+00:00

DLNA-compatible Russound Streamer distributes three independent audio streams to three AirPlay devices simultaneously. Internet radio interface is the first that 'really makes sense,' user says.

Do Women Seriously Want CE for Valentine’s Day?

2012-02-08T12:57:43+00:00

CEA research indicates 61% of women are involved in the CE buying process. But does that mean they want a laptop from their love on Valentine's day?

Mitsubishi 75-inch LaserVue TV Wins Energy Star Most Efficient Award

2012-02-07T21:28:23+00:00

Mitsubishi's 75-inch LaserVue TV becomes largest TV on the market to receive EPA Energy Star "Most Efficient" award.