D-Tools i3 Partner News in August 2026

D-Tools i3 Partners realize the importance of bringing you their product information and have chosen to support the D-Tools user community by joining the program and making their product data directly available through D-Tools software. Read on for the latest supplier company news and product updates.

Bring inverter HVAC into the Zigbee ecosystem.
Zigbee's open 2.4 GHz standard powers some of the largest smart-home ecosystems on the market, but HVAC is usually left out. Inverter mini-split and VRF units speak manufacturer-specific protocols that Zigbee controllers can't read, so climate control ends up out of the equation or bridged through crude on/off logic that sacrifices modulation, efficiency, and comfort.

Aidoo Zigbee by Airzone changes that. It wires to the indoor unit's communication port and joins the project's Zigbee network , communicating with the unit in the manufacturer's native protocol, with full two-way control. On/off, operation mode, setpoint, room temperature, and fan speed are all exposed to the Zigbee network, so the unit performs exactly as designed while becoming a native, controllable device. Running on open Zigbee, it drops into a wide range of Zigbee 3.0 hubs and platforms and acts as a repeater to strengthen mesh reliability.

Aidoo Zigbee, Airzone's plug & play Zigbee gateway, includes status LEDs, a reset control, and an additional Modbus RTU integration port for flexibility. It's a clean, future-ready way to unify climate control with a Zigbee smart home, preserving full inverter performance across residential and light commercial projects.

The Alta Labs S12 is the latest switch offering from Alta Labs. It is a 12-port SFP+ distribution switch, designed to deliver high-performance connectivity in your enterprise and commercial deployments. Ideal for use on campuses, hotels, restaurants, resorts, entertainment venues, Pro AV, MDU (Multi-Dwelling Units), and any environment that requires easy-to-use high-speed connectivity. The S12 features 12 SFP+ ports, each supporting up to 10 Gbps. 

The S12 is a fully managed rack-mountable switch. The versatile mounting hardware can be used to mount the product on a wall or for use in a rack. An optional accessory bracket allows two S12 units to be connected in a single 1U rackmount space. The S12 includes Bluetooth functionality for seamless device setup. Use the Alta Networks mobile app for quick, easy deployment and management from your mobile device.

Alta Labs will be at CEDIA Expo in Denver, Colorado from Sept 2nd - 4th at booth 3015. Stop by to check out the S12 as well as our entire portfolio of WiFi access points, enterprise switches, and our 10 Gbps router. Mention the D-Tools newsletter for a free t-shirt (while supplies last). 

The AQM408 brings the AquaControl™ DSP experience into a compact 4x8 platform built  for speaker processing and multi-zone distribution. In a single rack space, it handles tuning, routing, and other processing tasks so you can deploy great-sounding systems without adding complexity to the rack. 
 
Control stays simple through an intuitive browser-based interface. With remote Ethernet access and a capable DSP toolbox, you can dial in settings, manage zones, and make adjustments from anywhere on the network. That flexibility makes the AQM408 a natural fit for amp racks, performance installs, and distributed systems, where a full-featured processor needs to disappear into the design and just work. 
 
Whether you're tuning loudspeakers or routing audio across zones, the AQM408 delivers big-system speaker processing in a 1RU box. 

Plug-and-Play Networking: How Blackwire Designs Streamlines Your Jobsites

At Blackwire Designs, we focus on making network installs as straightforward as possible. We bring together top-tier gear from brands like RUCKUS, Island, Netgear AV, Firewalla, and Peplink to build rock-solid systems for your projects. But selling the hardware is only half the job—our team handles the tedious setup work before the box ever ships to you.

Through our free value-add services, we take care of the heavy lifting. Our techs unbox your gear, update the firmware, configure your VLANs and router settings, label every port, and bench test the whole system. When it arrives at your jobsite, your crew just hangs the hardware, plugs it in, and moves on to the next task. No troubleshooting, no warehouse prep, and no wasted hours sitting on a crate trying to configure switches on-site.

If you want to see how this works in the real world, come hang out with us at CEDIA Expo in Denver, CO, from September 2–4. We'll be at Booth #4311 with gear in hand, ready to talk shop and show you how we save integrators serious time and money on every build.

Pull Blackwire products into your next D-Tools project, or explore the Blackwire Designs.

Astatic MB110D: Bringing Gooseneck Microphones onto the Dante Network 

The new Astatic MB110D makes it easy to integrate standard phantom-powered condenser gooseneck microphones into modern Dante®-based AV systems. Designed for conference rooms, council chambers, distance-learning facilities and other installed-sound applications, the MB110D connects directly to the network through a standard Ethernet cable. PoE power eliminates the need for a separate power supply, helping integrators reduce cabling and simplify installation. 

A touch-sensitive user switch can be configured for push-to-talk, push-to-mute or toggle operation, while a dual-color LED provides clear microphone-status indication. Installers can also adjust input gain across six settings and engage the 150 Hz low-cut filter to reduce table vibration, handling noise and other unwanted low-frequency sound. Gain, phantom power and LED status can be managed remotely for added system flexibility. 

Built for dependable daily use, the MB110D features a rugged die-cast metal base, vibration-isolating pads and a locking XLR microphone input. It's a practical, professional solution for bringing familiar gooseneck microphones into networked audio environments—without requiring proprietary microphone elements or complicated analog infrastructure. 

Coastal Source VIA Fixtures Take Intelligent Lighting Outdoors

Developed in collaboration with Lutron, Coastal Source's VIA™ line of fixtures introduces a new category of lighting by extending Lutron's smart lighting controls beyond the home's interior into fully outdoor-rated applications.

The outdoor architectural and landscape lighting system incorporates Lutron Ketra and Rania Intelligent Lighting technology purpose-built for exterior environments. The platform enables designers, integrators, and architects to implement more holistic approach to lighting design, where indoor and outdoor spaces flow together seamlessly.

Built from Coastal Source's signature solid brass and modular design and engineered for long-term durability in the harshest environments, VIA directional and path light fixtures integrate tunable white light, color vibrancy, precise dimming capabilities, and advanced controls into a low-voltage Plug+Play™ platform.

Part of Lutron's Native by Design™ program, the VIA product line offers homeowners sophisticated illumination that balances performance, elegance, and convenience without compromise.

"Lighting responds fluidly to time of day, activity, and mood, supporting everything from functional illumination to layered, immersive environments for entertaining. This level of precision and consistency enhances comfort, improves visibility, and brings a greater sense of cohesion and intention to outdoor spaces, making them more usable, more inviting, and more integral to everyday living," says Franco D'Ascanio, Coastal Source Founder and CEO.

Extend Your Connections with USB-C

New USB-C extenders and cables provide professional AV systems with fast, flexible, and dependable connectivity. Supporting speeds up to 20 Gbps, these solutions can carry power, data, and 4K video while helping overcome the distance limitations of standard USB-C cables. With compatible cables, wall plates, and extender hardware, AV professionals can create cleaner installations for corporate offices, classrooms, conference rooms, courtrooms, healthcare facilities, and other commercial environments.

Built for professional AV, Covid's USB-C ecosystem helps simplify installation while delivering the performance modern systems required. Visit covid.com to explore the new USB-C extenders and cables.

Introducing the DataComm Infi-Mount Prewire Bracket Kit
Installing wireless access points just got a whole lot cleaner. DataComm Electronics is proud to introduce our new Infi-Mount Prewire Bracket Kit (SKU# 60-0040A-BKT) — a purpose-built solution designed to simplify the rough-in process and deliver a professional, low-profile finish at trim out for Wireless Access Points. 

The kit includes everything you need in one package: a metal bracket that mounts directly into a standard 1-gang box or low-voltage ring, a Cat6A keystone jack, and a 1-foot flat Cat6A patch cable. At rough-in, installers terminate their ethernet cable into the included keystone jack right at the bracket — no loose cables, no guesswork, no revisiting the wall later. When it's time for trim out, the included flat patch cable connects the keystone jack directly to the access point for a clean, secure, and professional finish every time.

Whether you're wiring a single-family home, a multifamily development, or a commercial space, the Access Point Prewire Bracket Kit eliminates the common frustrations of AP installations — dangling cables, inconsistent finishes, and time-consuming rework. It's the kind of detail that separates a good low-voltage install from a great one, and it's exactly what builders, integrators, and low-voltage contractors have been asking for.

Metapix AI DX: Turn Video into Actionable Intelligence

Digital Watchdog's Metapix AI DX servers give security dealers a practical way to bring advanced artificial intelligence to new and existing video systems, without requiring customers to replace their camera infrastructure. Combining high-performance, on-premises processing with connected cloud intelligence, Metapix AI transforms conventional surveillance video into searchable, actionable information.

 Native integration with DW Spectrum IPVMS creates a unified, intuitive experience for operators and administrators. Advanced facial and vehicle analytics can identify, classify and track people and vehicles, recognize license plates, support watchlists and deliver real-time alerts. Powerful forensic tools enable users to search recorded video by faces, names, vehicle characteristics, plates and other attributes, dramatically reducing the time required to investigate an event. Customizable dashboards and visualizations also make video data useful beyond security, helping organizations understand traffic, occupancy and operational trends.

 For dealers, Metapix AI DX offers a compelling upgrade path and a strong recurring-revenue opportunity. Its server-side analytics can add intelligence to compatible cameras that do not have onboard AI, helping integrators extend the value of customers' existing investments. Preloaded software and native DW Spectrum IPVMS compatibility simplify deployment, training and ongoing support, while the hybrid architecture delivers responsive local performance together with centralized visibility, continuous improvements and remote access.

The platform can scale from a single site to enterprise and multi-location environments, opening opportunities across retail, education, transportation, healthcare, commercial facilities and other vertical markets. A secure Linux-based foundation, NDAA and TAA compliance, and Digital Watchdog's five-year limited warranty provide additional confidence for regulated and mission-critical applications.

Metapix AI DX is more than a video server. It gives dealers a future-ready platform for turning passive recording systems into proactive visual-intelligence solutions—helping customers respond faster, operate smarter and gain more value from every camera. Learn more at digital-watchdog.com/metapix.

Save time, money and stress with modular lighting!

DMF Lighting will spotlight its Artafex product line at CEDIA Expo 2026 in Booth # 2106. Artafex products are built around modularity, providing products that are easy to install and service and that save your company time and money.

Simple Ordering: Modularity makes ordering less complicated. Universal housing means you can order ahead of time without worrying about knowing the specifics of modules and trims.

Easy Changes: Last-minute changes and tweaks to your projects? No problem with Artafex. Change from a downlight to an adjustable. Swap trims once everything is installed. Modularity makes changes easy and stress-free.

Smooth Servicing: Service jobs after installation without hassle or disturbing the ceiling. The modular nature of the Artafex line allows you to replace modules, trims, or optics from below the ceiling.

2026 is shaping up to be a big year for Faradite, with new products on the horizon, more ways to integrate and an even stronger presence in the US custom installation market.

At our UK head office and factory, development is well underway on our next generation of devices. It marks a bold new direction for Faradite, building on everything we've learned about creating products for professional installers.

There's plenty happening in the current range, too.

Our Motion Sensor 360 and TAP-5 keypads are now available with native Cresnet® connectivity, bringing Faradite design directly into Crestron Custom and Crestron Home projects. 

From our tiny Motion Sensor 360 to the "Mud In", integrators can deliver intelligent automation while keeping technology discreet. Our TAP-5 ORE keypad adds five programmable touch buttons, RGB feedback and a hand-finished solid brass faceplate.

And for US integrators, getting hold of Faradite is easier than ever. Products are stocked at our fulfilment center in Cypress, Texas, with typical shipping in 2–3 days, giving you faster access to Faradite products for projects across the US.

Next stop: CEDIA Expo in Denver.

We'll be bringing our Crestron Connected range to the show, giving integrators the chance to touch, try and test the products in person, meet the Faradite team and order for upcoming projects.

If you're looking for discreet motion sensors, beautifully finished keypads and smart home accessories designed around the needs of professional integrators, visit faradite.com or come and see us at CEDIA Expo, stand 1405.

FSR's Cable Pilot family gives integrators multiple ways to deliver clean, retractable connectivity across modern meeting and collaboration spaces. The compact on-table retractors are available in 7" x 7" and 7" x 10" models with HDMI or USB-C connectivity, providing up to 6 feet of cable payout directly beneath the room's touch controller. The under-table retractors keep the mechanism concealed below the work surface while providing 5 feet of cable access for HDMI or USB-C applications, with mounting brackets and a four-roller nozzle supporting flexible placement and smooth deployment.

For furniture that requires a more customized cable path, Cable Pilot offers table-port, grommet, and edge-port options. Table-port and grommet configurations create a clean, single-cable pass-through in the tabletop while keeping the CPRT-UT retractor hidden underneath. The edge-port allows the retractor to sit behind a table skirt or away from the edge, guiding the cable smoothly to the user-facing access point without placing the retractor directly at the table perimeter.

Cable Pilot under-table retractors can also be integrated into CT6 and RT6-S3/S4 table boxes for a complete tabletop connectivity solution. CT6 configurations support two or three retractors while retaining room for a T6-LB bracket and keystone ports. RT6-S3 and RT6-S4 models support two retractors along with space for one or two T6-LB inserts. Together, these options help keep BYOD connectivity accessible, cables protected, and meeting tables clean across Microsoft Teams Rooms, boardrooms, classrooms, huddle spaces, and other UC&C environments.

The Pro AV industry is changing quickly, but the ideas shaping its future are rooted in decades of experience. In a recent interview, Hall Research CEO Ken Eagle joined Hall Research founder and former CEO Ali Haghjoo and Atlona founder and former CEO Ilya Khayn for a conversation with Cindy Davis about leadership, mentorship, and the evolution of Pro AV. The discussion looked beyond company history to where the industry is headed, including the continued convergence of AV and IT, a growing focus on user experience, and the expanding role of artificial intelligence. Eagle noted that AI is already changing not only the products companies develop, but also how businesses operate and communicate.

That evolution is also reflected in how AV systems are being designed. As AV and IT become increasingly interconnected, AV over IP continues to give integrators new ways to build flexible, scalable systems around standard network infrastructure. Atlona's Hallway™ portfolio is expanding with LumaStream™ and OmniStream™+, giving system designers options for different networked AV applications. LumaStream combines H.264/H.265 networked video with capabilities such as RTMP streaming and Dante® audio, while OmniStream+ brings high-performance 4K AVoIP together with integrated USB-C and USB transport for modern BYOD and collaboration environments.

The technology will continue to evolve, but the goal remains the same: create AV systems that solve real problems, simplify the user experience, and give integrators a strong foundation for what comes next.

Something New for the Connected Home Is Coming to CEDIA.

What if your next security installation created an opportunity that continued long after the project was complete? At CEDIA Expo 2026, IC Realtime is unveiling something entirely new for the connected home.

Meet Bunker.

Built with the residential AV integrator in mind, Bunker represents a new approach to intelligent security, and a new opportunity to generate recurring revenue beyond the initial installation.

We could tell you more.

But some things are better experienced in person.

Be among the first to see Bunker in action, discover what it could mean for your business, and get a firsthand look at everything IC Realtime is bringing to CEDIA Expo 2026.

September 2–4, 2026 | Booth #1311

COME SEE FOR YOURSELF

ST1 - Stereo Encoder/Decoder – Audio Only
Flexible Stereo Audio for Every Installation

Designed for MaxColor, Ultra, and Omega Series systems, the ST1 provides simple, flexible stereo analog audio injection and extraction across your Just Add Power network. Expand your AV-over-IP system with reliable, high-quality audio distribution and seamless integration for greater installation flexibility.

Learning Starts with LEA

Supporting audio across classrooms, lecture halls, performing arts centers, athletic facilities, and campus-wide environments presents unique challenges for integrators and technology teams. Educational institutions need solutions that can scale across diverse applications while remaining simple to deploy, monitor, and manage.

LEA Professional's amplifiers provide a scalable platform for standardizing audio across diverse campus environments, enabling integrators to deploy a common solution in classrooms, lecture halls, performing arts centers, athletic facilities, and administrative spaces. Our Dante-enabled amplifiers simplify networked audio deployment and system expansion, while LEA Cloud allows technology teams and service providers to remotely monitor, manage, and troubleshoot systems, reducing on-site visits and creating new service opportunities. For larger campuses and school districts, SharkWare's customizable visual control panels make it easy to organize, monitor, and manage multiple zones and buildings from a single interface. Open APIs enable seamless integration with existing campus technologies and control systems, helping reduce infrastructure costs, streamline administration, and create a more connected and manageable AV ecosystem.

From K-12 schools to higher education campuses, LEA solutions help reduce operational complexity, support evolving technology requirements, and simplify long-term system management.

Visit our Education Market page and discover how LEA Professional helps create smarter, more connected learning environments.

March Networks is expanding Command Enterprise Software (CES) with integrated access control, bringing access activity and video together in one platform. The new capability enables organizations to monitor access activity, view and respond to events and alarms, identify critical issues, and connect access events with corresponding video across sites. With full two-way integration, operators can also take action directly from CES, including controlling access points without switching to a separate application.

By bringing access control functionality into the video monitoring platform, CES gives operators more context and control during investigations and day-to-day monitoring. Teams can review access activity alongside video, verify what happened, respond to alarms, and take immediate action from a single interface.

March Networks is launching the integration with trusted access control providers customers already know and use, beginning with Software House C•CURE and expanding to additional providers over time. This approach helps organizations build on existing investments while creating a more connected foundation for managing video and physical access across complex, multi-site environments.

To learn more, book a demo with March Networks.

New from Monitor Audio at Cedia 2026, Booth 3715

At Cedia 2026, Monitor Audio is very excited to announce the New Creator In-Wall Subwoofer Range, featuring a three-tier Good, Better, Best lineup. The new range includes purpose-built in-wall sub back boxes and a dedicated in-wall sub amp, all launching this fall.

Monitor Audio is one of the first brands to unveil high-performance, multi-tiered custom subwoofers that align with the rest of the brands high-end custom and box speakers. Experience a Live Demonstration of our Large Tier 3 Creator In-Wall Speakers! Paired with dedicated back boxes and driven by our powerful installation amps – showcasing exceptional in-wall sound. Our tier 3 in-wall and in-ceiling Creator Series uses the same driver tech as our premium box loudspeakers such as the flagship Hyphn, Platinum, and Cinergy series.

Another debut includes Radius 4G! New high-performance lifestyle speakers, designed for on-wall, desktop, wall-mount or stand-mount use. Radius fits seamlessly into any space, whether in commercial environments where design-led solutions matter, at home around a TV, or as discrete in room audio.

8th Generation Silver Series will also debut at the show! Silver Series continues to raise the standard for what is possible from an affordably priced, high-performance complete speaker range. Building on 27 years of experience developing and refining driver technologies, Silver 8G introduces a new generation of C-CAM driver tech (RST III), with better power handling, reduced distortion and improved overall performance.

Our new solutions along with majority of the current lineup will be at Cedia 2026, Booth 3715. Please stop by the booth to say hello and learn more if you are attending.

With over 54 years in business, class-leading technology and premium performance, we are excited to share what Monitor Audio has to offer you!

In today's ProAV industry, installation teams are being asked to accomplish more with fewer resources. Projects are becoming more complex, customers expect faster deployment, and experienced technicians are increasingly valuable. While efficiency conversations often focus on project planning or display technology, one critical component can have a major impact on the entire installation process: the mounting system. A well designed mount can help crews work more efficiently by simplifying alignment, reducing unnecessary adjustments, and making installation and future service easier.

Small delays behind the display can quickly add up. Difficult alignment, excessive hardware, complicated service access, or repeated adjustments can turn minutes into hours and directly impact labor costs and project profitability. Mounting systems designed with installers in mind help eliminate these unnecessary steps. Features such as precision micro adjustments, modular designs, easier front or rear service access, and fewer components allow technicians to complete installations faster without sacrificing quality. When multiplied across dozens of installations each year, even saving one hour per project can create a meaningful difference in labor costs, scheduling flexibility, and the number of projects a team can complete.

Installation efficiency starts long before the display is mounted to the wall. Choosing the right mounting solution during the system design phase can simplify staging, wall preparation, installation, alignment, maintenance, and future service calls. At Mount It! PRO, mounting solutions are engineered around the needs of the professionals who install and service them, helping teams improve precision, reduce unnecessary labor, and scale confidently from traditional displays to large format dvLED installations. The display may get the attention, but the mounting system working behind it can ultimately determine how smoothly, efficiently, and profitably the entire project comes together.

Read more: https://www.mount-it.pro/blogs/news/want-faster-installations-start-behind-the-display

Stop Saying "Here's What's Available." Start Asking "What Do You Want?"

Every shade dealer knows the moment. You're sitting across from a homeowner or designer, ready to bring their vision to life. You open the fabric book—and suddenly, the conversation becomes about limitations: "Here's what's available." But what if you could start with a different question: "What do you want?" Nice Sun Shades was built to make that question possible, giving you more freedom to design around the project instead of forcing the project to fit the fabric book.

The Nice Sun Shades Fabric Collection offers more than 330 pattern and color combinations across 16 premium fabrics, plus access to more than 1,500 Sherwin-Williams® color options for precise coordination. And customization goes beyond color. With on-demand printing, it allows you to custom patterns, graphics, artwork, photography, and branded designs can be printed directly onto the shade. Because fabric is printed when the order is placed, you can avoid common sourcing frustrations like out-of-stock or discontinued fabrics and keep projects moving without asking clients to settle for a second choice.

Design freedom doesn't mean compromising performance. With four opacity levels—Sheer, Solar Screen, Light-Filtering, and Blackout—the collection gives professionals options to address glare, heat, privacy, and room-darkening needs while maintaining the design vision. Whether the goal is precise color matching, a custom graphic, or the right level of light control, Nice Sun Shades gives you the flexibility to create a solution around what the client actually wants.

Don't sell what's available. Create what they envisioned.

Learn More: https://www.niceforyou.com/na/fabric-collection-nice-sun-shades-0

Production-Grade Performance for Audio and Lighting Applications 

Whether supporting loudspeakers for a temporary AV installation or elevating lighting fixtures for live events, the LS-SS7770 Production-Grade 10' Lighting/Speaker Stand delivers the strength, versatility, and reliability professionals demand. 

Designed for a wide range of commercial, residential, and event applications, the LS-SS7770 features a reversible mounting pole that accommodates both standard speaker cabinet sockets and lighting bars. Its maximum height of 10 feet provides the elevation needed for optimal sound dispersion and lighting coverage, while the adjustable locking mechanism ensures secure and precise positioning. 

Stability is at the core of the stand's design. A heavy-duty steel construction, double-braced tripod base, and nonslip feet work together to provide exceptional load balance, even on uneven surfaces. This robust support helps installers and technicians maintain confidence in demanding environments where equipment security is critical. 

The LS-SS7770 is equally practical when it's time to pack up. Its folding tripod base collapses flat for easy transport and space-efficient storage, making it an excellent choice for rental inventories, mobile production teams, houses of worship, schools, corporate event spaces, and entertainment venues. 

Finished in durable black, the stand blends seamlessly into professional environments while standing up to the rigors of repeated setup and teardown. 

Key Features

• Reversible pole supports both speaker and lighting applications

• Extends up to 10 feet for enhanced coverage and flexibility

• Secure height-adjustment locking system

• Heavy-duty steel construction for professional use

• Double-braced tripod base for increased stability

• Nonslip feet provide reliable footing on a variety of surfaces

• Fold-flat design for convenient transport and storage

• Durable black finish for a clean, professional appearance 
  

The LS-SS7770 offers a dependable solution for integrators, production teams, and AV professionals seeking a versatile stand capable of supporting both audio and lighting needs with confidence. 

LYNN™ HyperDrop Compact Cable Splicing Enclosure

The LYNN HyperDrop PAS Mini IP68-rated patch and splicing enclosure is unique, small, and easy to install in a variety of environments, such as underground burial, pole mount, wall mount or wire suspension. The all-plastic housing is made from an ABS and poly-carbonate (PC) blend with UV inhibitors to ensure a long service life in a variety of conditions.
Additional features and specifications include it being ideal for splicing & coupling fiber, twisted pair & other low-voltage cables; IP68-rated for outdoor installation; easy-to-open design with water-tight latching; includes easy-to-see fiber splicing tray; included grommets accommodate a variety of cable sizes & constructions[ and compatible with fiber couplers, fiber splice connections, keystones & other barrel-style couplers.
For more information on the LYNN product line, please visit www.thinklynn.com.

LYNN™ L-LOCK Universal Dual-Locking Power Cables

The patented LYNN™ L-LOCK Universal Dual-Locking Power Cable Series is the easiest-to-install, most advanced dual-locking power cable available. It eliminates accidental disconnects by securely locking both cable ends to electronics and power equipment, regardless of make and manufacturer. The L-LOCK latch system locks and unlocks with a simple finger press that's perfect for high-density installations…no clunky clips, brackets or additional hardware required. L-LOCK cables are an easy replacement for existing non-locking or single-locking power cables.
Additional L-LOCK Series features and specifications include being available in multiple connector configurations, colors, and lengths; ensure equipment uptime by securely locking into equipment ports; UL listed; RoHS compliant; limited lifetime warranty

L-LOCK product lines includes C14 to C13 (L-LOCK dual-locking system; available in black, blue & red; standard lengths: 2ft, 3ft, 4ft, 5ft, 6ft, 8ft & 10ft; 18AWG/10A; Ultra-flexible SVT jacket), and C20 to C19 (L-LOCK dual-locking system; available in black, blue & red; standard lengths: 2ft, 3ft, 4ft, 5ft, 6ft, 8ft & 10ft; 12AWG/20A; durable SJT jacket)

For more information on the LYNN product line, please visit www.thinklynn.com.

XTS7: More Than an Audio Controller

The Russound XTS7 isn't just for residential installations - or just for audio. Its permanently mounted 7-inch Android touchscreen makes it a versatile control point for light commercial systems. In addition to the Russound app, the XTS7 can run compatible Android apps for systems such as lighting, HVAC, motorized shades, and more. With wired Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and PoE or 12V power options, it can be conveniently installed in restaurants, bars, retail spaces, offices, and other commercial environments where quick, reliable access to system controls is important.

 Unlike relying on an employee's phone or tablet, the XTS7 stays with the system and is always available when staff need it. A single touchscreen can provide convenient access to audio and other commonly used building systems, while Android PIN or password protection can restrict access to the device in public or customer-facing locations. For integrators, the XTS7 provides an opportunity to deliver a professional, permanently installed control point without relying on employees' personal devices.

 Russound App 1.8 makes the XTS7 even more useful for light commercial installations. Rooms can be hidden, favorited, and reordered to simplify larger systems and keep frequently used areas readily accessible. The new Mini Player keeps essential playback controls close at hand, while scheduled events can automatically stop playback at a selected time; ideal for shutting down background music at closing. Combined with improvements to setup, connectivity, and stability, the XTS7 provides a flexible way to put Russound audio, and other Android-based building controls, right where staff need them.

Severtson's Broadway Series Thin Bezel Fixed Frame Projection Screen Solutions

Severtson now offers a white, perforated, and acoustically-transparent screen option for its Broadway Thin Bezel Series fixed frame projection screen solutions.

Now available with an acoustically transparent option in seven screen sizes ranging from 100- to 165-inches, Broadway is a complete collection of fixed frame projection screens that offer a sturdy extruded aluminum frame with a 3/8-inch visible border for a fully maximized viewing area. They are excellent solutions for any home theater, office, conference room, sports bar, or other venue needing a modern, high-performance projection screen. The Broadway Thin Bezel Series' durable, aluminum frame offers the thinnest visible bezel that Severtson Screens can provide, offering a clean, sharp appearance that maximizes the viewable area. Each screen is manufactured to the same high standards as Severtson's large cinema screens installed in theaters worldwide.

Customers can choose from Severtson's perfectly tensioned screen materials that will take the viewing experience to the highest levels of performance available in the market today. Broadway's appearance does not distract from the projected content, but instead quietly enhances the viewing experience with its perfectly tensioned viewing surface and precision-aligned black velvet frame. Broadway Thin Bezel Series material choices include Broadway White and Broadway Grey.

For more information, please visit www.severtsonscreens.com, call 480-610-5155, or email sales@severtsonscreens.com.

Sonance Visual Experience

Poolside. Beachfront. On the water. Even the sauna. The Sonance Visual Experience Series Extreme was engineered for the spaces that demand more and sounds incredible doing it. Hidden in the ceiling. Built for the elements. Summer never sounded this good. Want to bring this to your next project? Reach out to your local Sonance dealer.

Sonance Visual Experience Extreme (VXXT) Series is the next evolution in architectural audio that delivers exceptional performance with superior environmental durability. Built to thrive in the most demanding conditions, the advanced architectural speaker series features robust IP66 weather protection and a 90° Celsius temperature resistance. The comprehensive lineup, including two powerful subwoofers, elevates the experience while seamlessly blending into any architectural setting. Whether poolside, beachfront, sauna, or in other challenging environments, VX Extreme Series ensures a superior listening experience without sacrificing aesthetics or reliability.

Key features:

• Sinusoidal textured Waveguide for wide dispersion

• Sonance CDX crossover

• IP66 rated for water and dust resistance

• Weatherized against the harshest outdoor elements

• Temperature resistance of 90°C to support sauna applications

• Extreme Post Capture XPC grille retention to keep grilles in place even during pressure washing

• One-stage Roto-Lock installation

Reliable power is essential to today's increasingly sophisticated AV and low-voltage systems. As the official distributor of Laird Digital Cinema, TecNec is proud to offer Laird's expanding portfolio of professional AV power solutions, giving integrators more options to specify reliable power alongside the connectivity products they already know and trust. From equipment racks and fixed installations to live events and mobile production, Laird power products are designed to deliver flexible and dependable performance in demanding AV environments. Every product is proudly assembled in the USA.

Among the latest additions are Laird's 15-amp and 20-amp Power Distribution Boxes, providing convenient power pass-through and breakout capabilities for professional AV applications. The LDC-PBK-20A-03 is a compact 20-amp power distribution box featuring one powerCON Type B and four powerCON TRUE1 outputs, with feed-through connections for daisy-chaining multiple units. Its rugged aluminum enclosure and M10 threaded insert make it easy to integrate into equipment, truss, and rigging systems, while its small form factor is ideal for tight or awkward spaces. The LDC-PCTMF-15NF provides another flexible solution, distributing power from a powerCON TRUE1 Male input to both a TRUE1 Female and NEMA 5-15 Female (Edison) output. Feed-through connectivity enables daisy-chaining, while environmentally sealed TRUE1 connectors make it well suited for demanding professional audio, lighting, and live-event applications.

TecNec gives integrators a trusted source for genuine Laird Digital Cinema products, expert support, and install-ready solutions. Integrators rely on TecNec for connectivity products and assemblies designed for a variety of applications, and the expansion of Laird's power portfolio creates even more opportunities to source complete system solutions from a single, trusted partner. Whether specifying connectivity, infrastructure, or power distribution, professionals can count on TecNec and Laird to deliver the quality, reliability, and performance needed to ensure the show never goes dark.

Theory Teases High-Performing Pendant Loudspeaker at CEDIA Expo 2026


Theory is debuting a very capable, innovative, and sleek looking pendant loudspeaker, the p9, at CEDIA Expo 2026. Slated for release early 2027, p9 unites lively dynamics, high maximum output level, and refined acoustic performance all packed into a slender and handsome package. Its super clean bezel-free design allows the p9 to maximize performance while minimizing footprint.

Beneath its elegant all-aluminum exterior, the p9 packs some serious punch. Its 9" driver (that fits into an 8" chassis – figure that one out!) includes a Theorem™ axi-symetric waveguide and a carbon fiber sandwich low frequency diaphragm, providing wide bandwidth, high output sound all the way from 45Hz – 20kHz. Even when used in foreground music applications – no subwoofer is necessary.

The p9 offers extremely wide dispersion (120-degrees) to the highest frequencies, ensuring a massive coverage area. Everyone hears wide-band, detailed sound - even when installed in low ceiling environments. The frequency response is also remarkably flat and extended, ensuring the highest accuracy and resolution available. Even at very low volume, the p9 delivers sound that is crystal clear, open and delicate, making it ideal for background music applications too.

This is the highest performance 9" pendant loudspeaker available. If you're headed to the show, have a look and listen to the p9 in HPA 202 and Booth 1300.

Leverage Sennheiser in Your Next Commercial AV Project 
  
Sennheiser's commercial AV catalog provides integrators with reliable, high-performance audio tools tailored for corporate campuses, higher education facilities, and demanding government or municipal installations where speech clarity is critical. Through TMP Pro, dealers have direct access to these professional audio systems, backed by expert pre-sales design, system layout assistance, and comprehensive technical specification support. 
  
A central component of this lineup is the EW-DX wireless microphone system, which is engineered to effortlessly manage congested RF environments using equidistant tuning and ultra-low latency. Models featuring native Dante connectivity allow technicians to route pristine multi-channel digital audio directly over standard IP network infrastructure, completely eliminating complicated analog cabling headaches and integrating cleanly into modern network topologies. 

For collaboration rooms, boardrooms, and modern meeting spaces, Sennheiser's versatile TeamConnect family—including advanced ceiling arrays and all-in-one bars—delivers comprehensive room coverage through intelligent dynamic beamforming and automatic speaker position detection. These collaboration tools fit smoothly into broader system designs, pairing easily with control ecosystems like Q-SYS via Dante transport and dedicated control plugins to seamlessly streamline camera tracking, DSP mixing, and user touch interfaces. To start building Sennheiser into your next proposal, refine your system architecture, or get expert spec sheet assistance, reach out to your TMP sales representative today. 

VITAL to Offer Complimentary Business Clarity Sessions at CEDIA Expo

Running a successful integration company has never been more challenging. Between staffing, margins, project management, cash flow, and constant change, many business owners find themselves working harder than ever without seeing the growth they expected.

At this year's CEDIA Expo, VITAL is inviting owners and CEOs of custom integration companies to visit Booth C917 for a complimentary 15 minute Business Clarity Session designed to identify the single biggest obstacle limiting their growth.

Each one on one session is focused on helping business leaders uncover what's holding their company back and leave with one practical action they can implement immediately. No generic advice. No sales pitch. Just a focused conversation built around the unique challenges of the integration industry.

Every company that completes a Clarity Session will also be entered for the opportunity to win VITAL's 90 Day Big Fix coaching engagement.

Appointments are limited throughout the show, so early registration is encouraged.

If you're ready to build a more profitable business, create stronger leadership, and gain greater control over your company's future, schedule your complimentary Business Clarity Session before arriving at CEDIA Expo.

Secure your complimentary Clarity Session today: www.growwithvital.com/cedia-expo-lp/

VIVOTEK has expanded its VORTEX cloud video management platform to connect adaptive AI detection, video verification, access control context, investigation, and response in a single workflow. Purpose-built analytics include PPE Detection, which identifies individuals without required safety helmets or reflective vests, and Fall Detection, which alerts operators to potential falls.

Powered by a visual language model, Think Alert extends video intelligence beyond predefined analytics. Using natural-language instructions, users can define the activities, appearances, or objects they want to monitor. This allows the same video infrastructure to adapt to changing priorities, from monitoring PPE compliance during the day to identifying scenario-specific risks after hours.

When a defined condition is detected, VORTEX alerts designated users and presents the associated video for immediate verification. Operators can then correlate the event with activity from integrated cloud-based access control systems, including Brivo, Kisi, and ProdataKey (PDK). By bringing intelligent detection, video evidence, and access context together, VORTEX reduces the need to switch between platforms and manually correlate information. It transforms video from a passive record into an active platform for faster investigation and proactive risk response.

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Wisdom Audio designer and manufacturer of loudspeakers and amplifiers tailored for the most discerning audiophiles have recently announced a new product series category - Consisting of new passive models in Vertical (mono), Horizontal (mono), L&R (stereo), and LCR configurations.  All configurations can be custom length/height up to 100" (2540mm), as well as custom color.  This product line is made entirely at our offices and factory in Carson City, NV.  The P3m models use a Spherical PMD for the high frequencies playing down to an amazing 900 Hz, and 4.5" Woofers to do the low-frequency heavy lifting. 

The P3m's distinctive crescent-shaped woofer apertures act as acoustic lenses, smoothing the front baffle to reduce tweeter diffraction, while making the two woofers behave as though they are positioned closer together - improving dispersion and reducing interference through the crossover region and lowering the woofer frequency response. Behind each aperture sits Wisdom Audio's patent-pending Dual-Helmholtz Resonator, which uses two slightly different tuning points to control unwanted resonances more effectively despite normal manufacturing variations. Together, these technologies help flatten the woofer response, reduce distortion, improve speaker-to-speaker consistency, and deliver more uniform tonal balance across the listening area.

Optional TV VESA-Mount sold separately

Product Models Available: P3m-C, P3m-V, P3m-LR, and P3m-LCR