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HDMI Cables and RedMere Technology

Posted on May 15, 2013 by admin

RedMere is a new active technology that uses a chipset imbedded in the connector of an HDMI cable featuring RedMere. HDMI Cables powered by RedMere technology are significantly smaller in diameter (up to 70% smaller depending on the cable length) … Continue reading →

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New Product – HDMI over Coax Extender

Posted on August 1, 2012 by admin

1080p Resolution Up to 328 ft (100 m) over RG-6 Coaxial Cable (Dual and Quad-Shield) HDMI and HDCP Compliant Supports 1080p/1080i/720p/576i/480i Video output: HDMI1.3+HDCP Does not support 3D Supports 7.1 / 5.1 / 2CH audio (PCM only) BNC connectors on … Continue reading →

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The Future of Copper Cabling – Beyond 1000BaseT

Posted on June 27, 2012 by admin

Twisted pair copper cabling has been the predomninant technology used to support commercial and residential Ethernet networks . As the need for greater bandwidth continues to grow, structured cabling systems have followed suit, evolving and supporting higher speeds and great … Continue reading →

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Distributed Audio – Part 2

Posted on June 4, 2012 by admin

In order to get functioning speakers in multiple rooms, the first step is getting the wires from the source to the speakers. Running wires can seem fairly simple, and it can be if its done right… the first time. Before … Continue reading →

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Distributed Audio – Part 1

Posted on May 22, 2012 by admin

Todays technology offers a multitude of ways to distribute audio though out your home. The most basic option requires very little effort to implement. Most A/V receivers today offer powered second zones. To add a second pair of speakers all … Continue reading →

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What is a balun?

Posted on May 15, 2012 by admin

A balun is a small transformer that converts audio or video signals from balanced to unbalanced and vice versa (hence the term “balun”). Baluns provide the required impedance matching for audio and video signal transmission between different wiring systems, ie … Continue reading →

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Whole House Surge Suppressors

Posted on May 8, 2012 by admin

A power surge may last for only a few millionths of a second, but during that brief time, thousands of volts circulate your  houses electrical system … frying circuit boards in your refrigerator or microwave, crashing computer hard drives,  and … Continue reading →

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Carlon Resi-Gard Flexible Low Voltage Raceway

Posted on May 1, 2012 by admin

During new construction or remodel, a good practice is to install low voltage raceway from your central wiring point to the major Audio and Video, as well as data locations throughout the home or business. Using a raceway product makes … Continue reading →

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Occupancy Sensors

Posted on April 24, 2012 by admin

  Occupancy sensors reduce energy use in building lighting. They automatically turn the lighting On/Off based on their detection of motion in a specific area.  The devices have grown in popularity, as energy management has become a priority. For example, the typical office uses approximately 30% of … Continue reading →

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Z-Wave – Making your home smart!

Posted on April 18, 2012 by admin

Z-Wave technology can make any home a smart home without having to to do extensive rewiring. Z-Wave is a wireless system that allows lighting controls, window shades, door locks, thermostats and more talk to each other, and to you, via … Continue reading →

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