D-Tools i3 Partner News in June 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.

On June 17th, Alta Labs officially launched its Next Generation Tri-Band WiFi 7 Enterprise Access Point, the AP7-Pro. The Alta Labs AP7-Pro incorporates the same sleek, elegant design as their first-generation access points, with a slightly larger form factor to house the more complex WiFi 7 hardware. Designed to blend in with existing Alta Labs environments or just look stylish in new deployments, the AP7-Pro seamlessly integrates into corporate, commercial, and residential environments. Designed with the future in mind, the AP7-Pro includes a blazing-fast 10 Gbps Ethernet port. The AP7-Pro supports PoE++ to provide power to the high-performance 10 Gbps Ethernet connection. 

The AP7-Pro is a Tri-Band access point, providing 2x2 MIMO radios on the 2.4 GHz and 6 GHz bands and 4x4 MIMO connectivity on the 5 GHz band for blazing-fast speeds. The proprietary antenna design provides superior range and performance. The AP7-Pro supports Mesh functionality across the 5 and 6 GHz frequency bands, allowing you to take full advantage of your WiFi 7 access point. Mesh technology can extend your WiFi network to areas that may be difficult or unreachable with wired Ethernet.

The AP7-Pro includes Alta Labs features such as AltaBoost, AltaPass, a built-in DPI engine, and full-featured cloud management at no additional cost. When enabled, AltaBoost takes your phone’s cellular data (and even voice calls) and routes them securely over WiFi. AltaPass™ is patented technology built into all Alta Labs access points, allowing clients to connect to the same wireless network SSID using different passwords. Alta Labs APs have a powerful built‑in Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) engine and require no additional hardware purchase. Alta Labs provides an intuitive and easy-to-use cloud‑based management interface for Alta Labs products. Monitor and manage your networks from the convenience of your mobile device using the Alta Networks app.

Sonance Professional Series High Output Loudspeakers Now Available from Amber Technology

Sonance has expanded its acclaimed Professional Series with the introduction of the High Output Loudspeaker range, engineered specifically for commercial environments where elevated sound pressure levels, controlled coverage, and exceptional speech intelligibility are essential.

Designed to meet the needs of hospitality venues, houses of worship, corporate spaces, educational facilities, and outdoor entertainment areas, each model combines an 8-inch low-frequency woofer with a 1.4-inch coaxially mounted compression driver. This configuration delivers impressive output capability and extended low-frequency performance down to 41Hz, reducing the need for additional subwoofers while maintaining clarity for foreground music, live speech, and high-dynamic-range content.

A standout feature of the new series is Sonance's Variable Dispersion Technology. Every loudspeaker ships with both a 120-degree dispersion collar for wide coverage applications and an 80-degree horn for longer throw environments or spaces with higher ceilings. The magnetically interchangeable components allow installers to easily adapt coverage patterns on-site without specialised tools, while a two-position crossover switch optimises system performance for each configuration.

The Professional Series High Output range offers exceptional deployment flexibility through four distinct form factors, including pendant, surface-mount, blind-mount in-ceiling, and two-piece in-ceiling pre-install options. Uniform voicing across the entire family ensures seamless sonic consistency when mixing different models throughout a project.

Supporting both distributed and low-impedance system designs, the loudspeakers feature integrated 70V/100V transformers with taps up to 120W, alongside an 8-ohm bypass option. Additionally, the surface-mount model is outdoor-rated, extending applications to terraces, covered outdoor spaces, and hospitality environments.

By combining adaptable coverage, installation versatility, and high-performance audio in a single platform, Sonance's Professional Series High Output Loudspeakers provide integrators with a powerful solution for today's most demanding commercial audio applications.

AtlasIED, a recognized leader in the commercial AV and security industries, is focused on engineering and manufacturing products with long term viability and relevance through hardware and software evolution and based on field feedback. Today, AtlasIED announced the expansion of its Atmosphere digital audio platform with the introduction of the Atmosphere AZP Amplifier Series. 

AZP amplifiers feature onboard DSP with integrated speaker tunings, flexible matrix mixing, and loudspeaker management tools, including EQ, crossovers, and limiters. A built-in message player further enhances system functionality for paging and announcements. Power share technology allows total amplifier power to be allocated across channels in 5W increments, extending system design options.

Dual network ports provide flexible deployment options for control, monitoring, and Dante audio, while streamlining system integration and configuration. The AZP series also includes full sound-masking capabilities, with onboard signal generation, scheduling, and commissioning tools, along with CAT-based speaker connectivity for simplified installation of AtlasIED sound-masking loudspeakers. 

Nestled in a 1RU form factor, 4- and 8-channel configurations are available in 150W or 300W (selectable LoZ or HiZ) per channel. The AZP lineup provides scalable, high-performance amplification for a variety of applications, including hospitality, corporate, and educational environments.

BirdDog Brings Full NDI® 6.3 Compatibility Across Its Entire Product Line

BirdDog is the first hardware manufacturer to achieve full NDI 6.3 compatibility across its complete lineup of cameras, encoders, and decoders.

For system integrators, the real benefit is simpler deployment and management of NDI workflows across complex, segmented networks.

BirdDog devices now natively support NDI 6.3’s enhanced discoverability features, including active Discovery Server registration, hostname-based device grouping, and real-time property broadcasting. Devices can automatically register with a central Discovery Server, communicate across subnets using unicast, and provide live status updates without extensive manual configuration.

This addresses one of the biggest challenges when deploying NDI across enterprise, education, broadcast, and multi-building environments. Sources and receivers can now be discovered and managed across VLANs and network segments while maintaining the customer’s existing IT architecture.

The functionality is embedded directly into BirdDog device firmware across the full product range. Combined with NDI Receiver Discoverability support, BirdDog cameras, encoders, and decoders are fully visible and addressable throughout the network.

The result is faster commissioning, reduced configuration time, and a more scalable IP video infrastructure.

For integrators deploying multiple cameras and decoders across campuses, corporate facilities, houses of worship, or broadcast environments, devices can be powered up, automatically discovered, named, grouped, and made ready to route with significantly less manual setup.

Meet Blackwire Designs: The Integrator-First Distributor, Right Inside D-Tools

Let’s be honest: most corporate distributors just drop boxes at your door. They don't know the sheer panic of a system crashing at 4:00 PM on a Friday.

Blackwire is different. We were founded and are staffed entirely by former integrators. We built this business to kill the exact headaches you deal with every day - and because our catalog is live inside D-Tools, adding us to your workflow is seamless.

You can pull our full lineup of premium brands - like RUCKUS, Netgear, Peplink, and Just Add Power - directly into your workspace. That means faster system design, accurate dealer pricing, and zero hassle from proposal to purchase.

The Blackwire Difference: How we protect your margins: We out-engineer the corporate giants so you can save labor costs and keep your customers (and techs) happy:

• Plug-and-Play Hardware: We handle the staging in our warehouse. Your equipment arrives fully updated, configured, and custom-labeled so your techs can just mount it and walk away.
• Award Winning Support: Our team is made up of factory-certified tech veterans who actually answer the phone when you’re stuck on a ladder.
• Battle-Tested Brands: We rigorously torture-test every product line we carry. If it isn't reliable in the field, we won’t sell it. Period.
• The Field Essentials: Yes, we really do put snacks in every single box. Because we know your techs skipped lunch to finish the trim-out.

Stop wasting paid labor on setup work Blackwire handles for free.

Pull Blackwire products into your next D-Tools project, or explore the Blackwire Designs website here: https://www.blackwiredesigns.com.

New Coastal Source EVO Press Fit Marker Lights Add Design Flexibility

Coastal Source recently expanded its EVO outdoor lighting series with the introduction of three Press Fit Marker fixtures that provide dealers with new directional lighting options for pathways, steps, walls, and other architectural landscape features.

The fixtures reflect Coastal Source’s mission of combining refined outdoor design with the ruggedized durability required for long-term performance in demanding environments. Compact and visually unobtrusive, the fixtures integrate seamlessly into a variety of hardscape surfaces.

The new range includes three beam-pattern options: Bi-Directional, 360°, and 180° Marker Lights. These offer lighting designers and integrators more flexibility when planning outdoor lighting schemes. Each fixture combines Coastal Source’s solid brass construction with precision optical control to produce weather-rated, low-glare illumination.

All three fixtures employ the company’s 360+ LED Module, which integrates the LED chip, drive electronics, cabling connections, and optics into a compact, thermally efficient package. The watertight, field-serviceable module design enables the fixture to maintain the EVO platform’s compact form factor.

Each Press Fit Marker fixture measures just 0.5 inches above the mounting surface. Designed for installation in a 1-3/8-inch hole or 1-1/4-inch conduit, the fixtures can be installed in steps, retaining walls, pathways, and other architectural elements.

The Bi-Directional Marker Light projects light simultaneously in opposite directions, making it ideal for step lighting and pathway transitions. The 360° Marker Light provides even illumination in all directions, suitable for open pathway or landscape accent lighting. Finally, the 180° Marker Light produces a half-circle beam pattern designed for directional lighting applications along walls, edges, and architectural features.

Each fixture delivers 100 lumens of output at just 1 watt of power consumption and operates at 10–18VAC. The three offerings are available in Vintage Brass, Black, White, and Nickel finishes.

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Know Your System Status Before It Becomes a Problem
 
Video surveillance systems are critical to security operations, but many issues go unnoticed until they become problems. A camera goes offline, recording storage reaches capacity, or a network interruption affects video availability. By the time someone discovers the issue, important footage may already be lost.
 
The myDW Health Monitoring Service (HMS) helps security professionals stay ahead of potential problems with cloud-based system monitoring, automated alerts, and actionable reporting. Designed for Digital Watchdog systems, myDW HMS provides visibility into system status from virtually anywhere, helping dealers and end users maintain peak performance across single-site and multi-site deployments.

With myDW HMS, users receive notifications when critical events occur, including camera disconnections, recording interruptions, storage issues, and other system health concerns. Automated reports provide valuable insights into system performance, making it easier to identify trends, address issues proactively, and reduce costly downtime.

Beyond health monitoring, myDW HMS simplifies video sharing and verification. Users can securely share video clips from the cloud without the need for complicated file transfers, improving collaboration with law enforcement, management teams, and other stakeholders. Camera View Verification further enhances operational confidence by helping users confirm that cameras are functioning properly and capturing the intended scenes.

When paired with DW's COVA Hybrid NVRs and other compatible Digital Watchdog solutions, myDW HMS delivers a powerful combination of local recording reliability and cloud-based accessibility. The result is a smarter, more proactive approach to video surveillance management.

Discover Artafex 2 Recessed Fixtures

Modular flexibility and performance. DMF created Artafex 2 with you in mind. We married quality lighting and dimming with the flexibility of modularity to make last-minute changes in your projects less daunting.

The Artafex 2 new construction housing, compatible with fixed and adjustable modules, features a pull-down latch for easy below-ceiling serviceability. Available in new construction round and square or remodel round and square, it includes patent-pending Precision Lock Collars for flawless installation and no over-cutting.

The Artafex 2 module is a marriage of large-fixture performance and small-aperture design for a quiet ceiling your clients will love. It delivers up to 1250 lm with True Spectrum® color rendering, and the adjustable version lets you reposition the beam angle in easily.

All of it is engineered to disappear into the architecture or make a statement, with architecture-grade finishes and die-cast aluminum built to perform for the life of the install. Choose from round, square, pinhole, and wall-wash options, with microflange or no flange, in finishes that elevate any space.

Create your project at dmfluxury.com

Lighting Beyond the Walls: How FX Luminaire Is Powering the Future of Indoor-Outdoor Living

As the lines between indoor and outdoor spaces in modern smart homes continue to fade, homeowners expect a seamless experience throughout their entire property. Expansive glass walls, outdoor kitchens, and integrated living areas have blurred traditional boundaries, making outdoor lighting an essential part of the modern smart home. For home integration professionals, outdoor lighting is no longer a standalone feature. Today, it’s a critical component of a connected environment that enhances safety, usability, and ambiance after dark.

When indoor and outdoor lighting are designed together, homes feel larger, more cohesive, and more immersive. Properly illuminated landscapes, hardscapes, and architectural features extend the visual boundaries of the home while creating natural transitions between spaces. Without integrated outdoor lighting, even the most sophisticated smart homes can feel incomplete once the sun goes down. By treating the entire property as a single environment when it comes to lighting, integrators can deliver a more polished and intentional experience for homeowners.

FX Luminaire helps make that vision possible with precision lighting fixtures and advanced control through the Luxor® Controller. By integrating with leading smart home platforms, including Control4, Crestron, and Lutron, Luxor enables centralized control, automation, zoning, dimming, and color customization across outdoor spaces.

Whether illuminating pathways, highlighting hardscape features, or creating property-wide lighting scenes, FX Luminaire empowers integrators to extend the smart home experience beyond the walls of the home. As outdoor living continues to grow in importance, integrated lighting has become one of the most effective ways to create seamless, connected environments that elevate the entire property.

Learn how home integration professionals are using outdoor lighting from FX Luminaire to create more immersive, connected environments and deliver greater value to clients. Read the full article here.

Genelec is continuing to enhance the experience of its Smart IP loudspeaker series with the release of Smart IP Controller 2.0 mobile app for audio control. Featuring a completely new user interface, the new app simplifies control of small-scale installations, making operation faster, clearer and more accessible.

Available for download on smartphones and tablets (iOS or Android), the app is designed for control of Genelec Smart IP audio-over-IP installations, popular in hospitality and retail venues. The app allows easy daily viewing and management of loudspeaker zones, each with its own set of controls for precise audio adjustment. Based on user feedback, the app has been carefully designed to improve usability in day-to-day operations.

App installation is guided through a simple and efficient process that automatically discovers loudspeaker zones created on the network. Some or all preconfigured zones can be assigned within the app, allowing for a personalized and user-centric control experience.

A visually refined user interface provides simple control of essential system functions, such as volume, mute and power on/off. The app delivers easy access to profiles configured in Genelec’s Smart IP Manager software, enabling quick recall of EQ, level and input settings tailored to different spaces and applications. The app can be simultaneously used on multiple control devices.

GUDE’s Expert Power Control 8291-2 wins SCN Audience Award at InfoComm 2026

GUDE Systems has received another industry distinction, as its Expert Power Control 8291-2 was named the winner of the SCN Installation Product Awards in the category Most Innovative AV Installation Accessory. The award was determined through a public voting and announced by Systems Contractor News (SCN), one of the leading publications serving the professional audiovisual industry, ahead of the official opening of InfoComm 2026.

Expert Power Control 8291-2 is a compact, intelligent AC/DC Power Distribution Unit (PDU) built for professional AV/IT Experts. With 21 configurable outputs that natively support 5 V, 12 V, 24 V, and 110 V–230 V, plug-and-play sensors, advanced monitoring features, and self-healing watchdogs, it streamlines installation, prevents downtime, and simplifies support.

The key benefits

1. Faster AV Service: Uncommon behaving devices are quickly identified through real-time monitoring and threshold warnings, resolving issues without a truck roll.
2. Lower operational risk: Frozen software in a device is power cycled remotely before causing service disruption.
3. Energy transparency: Customers can analyze and optimize power consumption at a consumer level, reducing electricity costs and the carbon footprint.
4. Fast commissioning: Free-of-charge drivers and product specs for popular AV systems from AMX, Biamp, Crestron, D-Tools, Extron, and Q-SYS.
5. Simplified infrastructure: Native AC/DC outputs eliminate bulky and failure-prone external power bricks.

The All-in-One PDU is protected by multiple safeguards, including eFuse short-circuit protection at each outlet, relays for high inrush currents, surge protection, and SSL encryption. These features ensure secure, reliable performance across today’s most power-sensitive installations for renowned higher education and enterprise customers, including Stanford University, Oxford University, Airbus, Siemens, and more.

For more information, please visit www.gudeamerica.com.

Security experiences haven’t evolved with the modern home.

Most systems still require:

• HDMI switching

• Separate viewing software

• Recorder-based workflows

IC Realtime TV changes that.
Designed for Apple TV, the platform transforms surveillance into
a more natural and lifestyle-integrated experience built around
how customers already interact with technology every day. 

Delivering security awareness directly into the TV environments customers already use throughout the home.

For dealers and integrators, this creates:

• Easier showroom demonstrations

• Stronger smart-home positioning

• AV + surveillance crossover opportunities

• A more premium customer experience overall

And unlike some Apple TV security solutions currently available, IC Realtime TV works directly with compatible Apple TV devices without requiring additional bridge hardware or dedicated viewing systems.

The result is a more connected and intuitive security experience designed for modern smart-home environments and entertainment ecosystems.

Because the future of surveillance isn’t just about cameras. It’s about experience. Start with the environments customers already use every day.

Explore IC Realtime TV

LEA Professional is excited to share our newest products, debuted at InfoComm 2026. Meet the Connect Series Glass wall controller and 2 channel Half-Rack amplifiers.

Connect Series Glass Controller

The new Connect Series Glass Controller is a premium upgrade to the existing Connect Series
Touch wall-mounted interface, offering enhanced functionality and a refined, high-end design.

With a modern glass aesthetic, the controller delivers a more sophisticated look and feel while
introducing powerful new capabilities. Built-in Bluetooth and integrated residential and
commercial streaming services allow for seamless audio playback, while Dante AoIP enables
easy distribution of Bluetooth and streaming audio across the network.

Additional Features:

• Available in black or white

• PoE-powered

• Compatible with U.S. and EU electrical wall boxes

• Output volume control, Input source selection and volume control

• WebUI, SharkWare, and Cloud connectivity

• Built-in scheduler for automated zone volume and source adjustments

Connect Series 2-Channel Half-Rack amplifiers

Lea Professional is adding four new 2 channel Half-Rack amplifiers to our Connect Series
lineup: CS62, CS122, CS62D, CS122D

Available in both 60W and 120W models, with Network and Dante options, the new Connect Series 2-Channel Half-Rack amplifiers bring all the industry-leading functionality of our existing
Half-Rack lineup into a streamlined two-channel solution.

Designed for smaller installations that require fewer channels, these models feature enhanced
power management while maintaining the intelligent design and advanced technology that set
LEA apart. Housed in our most compact footprint, the 2-Channel Half-Rack helps reduce overall
system cost by eliminating the need for additional equipment.

This latest addition to the Connect Series family expands the range of possibilities for
integrators, offering more flexible and dynamic solutions for a wide variety of installations, all
backed by LEA’s best-in-class customer service and warranty program.

Key Features:

• 96kHz DSP

• WebUI, SharkWare, and Cloud connectivity

• 3rd-party APIs

• Extensive library of speaker tunings

Why Pay More and Wait Longer for a Server?

Server costs are rising. Lead times are lengthening. And as AI data center growth puts added pressure on the same memory, storage, and server components used in video infrastructure, organizations need a smarter way to plan new sites, system refreshes, and storage expansion.

March Networks IPX NVRs (Network Video Recorders) give customers a purpose-built alternative to traditional server-based video infrastructure. Designed specifically for surveillance environments, they help simplify deployment, reduce operational complexity, and provide a more predictable path for scaling video across locations.

In current comparison scenarios, March Networks X64 NVRs can cost 30–45% less than comparable server configurations and can be available in about 10 days, compared to server lead times that may extend 8–12 weeks. For customers facing tight project timelines, budget pressure, or urgent replacement needs, that difference can be significant.

Purpose-built NVRs can also help reduce the hidden costs that come with traditional server infrastructure, including power, cooling, data center overhead, IT maintenance, and limited storage sourcing options.

For integrators and customers evaluating upcoming infrastructure projects, now is the right time to compare the cost, availability, and operational advantages of March Networks IPX NVRs against a server-based approach.

To learn more, book a demo with March Networks.

Mount-It! PRO recently helped bring one of Boston’s most impressive digital landmarks to life at 10 World Trade in the Seaport District. The project featured a massive 140 foot curved LED video wall inside the building’s Great Hall, designed to create an immersive first impression for visitors and transform the space into a true architectural centerpiece.

The challenge was far from standard. The wall followed a complex, non-uniform curve that tightened toward the ends, making traditional mounting solutions unable to deliver the alignment precision required. To solve this, Mount-It! PRO engineered a custom mounting architecture built specifically for the space. The system supported more than 400 LED modules and gave installers the micro adjustable control needed to align each panel into one seamless digital canvas.

Originally planned as a two-month installation, the project timeline was compressed to just two weeks to meet the building’s grand opening schedule. Through close collaboration with the teams involved, Mount-It! PRO provided engineering support throughout deployment. The result is Boston’s widest curved LED video wall and a powerful example of what is possible when display technology and mounting engineering are designed to work together from the start.
 
Read the full case study to see how Mount-It! PRO helped engineer the curve and support one of Boston’s most unique LED video wall installations.

https://www.mount-it.pro/blogs/project-overviews/engineering-the-curve-how-mount-it-pro-helped-create-boston-s-widest-curved-led-video-wall

Rooms that are always ready when you are. Technology that adapts so people don't have to.

Meeting spaces are evolving from passive rooms into thinking environments that can sense, interpret, and respond in real time. This isn't just about AI features — it's about rethinking where intelligence lives.

For decades, meeting rooms were built around centralized systems, disconnected peripherals, and complex infrastructure designed to capture meetings rather than understand them. As hybrid work evolved, those systems became increasingly difficult to scale, manage, and modernize.

Distributed intelligence changes everything.

Neat's distributed architecture embeds intelligence throughout the room rather than concentrating it inside a centralized codec or hardware rack. Every Neat device contributes compute, sensing, audio, video, and contextual awareness to a unified system. Cameras naturally frame interactions. Audio adjusts as conversations move. Devices coordinate over IP to create experiences that feel inclusive and intuitive as conversations unfold.

Built around people, not hardware.

Meetings are dynamic. People move. Conversations shift. Neat's AI-powered platform continuously adapts to the flow of human interaction, reducing friction while creating more immersive and equitable collaboration experiences. The result is technology that fades into the background while people stay focused on the conversation.

A distributed architecture also provides organizations with greater flexibility. Rooms scale without unnecessary complexity. Devices deploy and reconfigure without invasive installations, while IT teams manage spaces globally through a centralized cloud platform — with the freedom to support native meeting platforms, BYOD workflows, and emerging AI applications.

The era of passive rooms is ending.

As AI reshapes how people work, the most valuable technology won't compete for attention. It will understand context, respond fluidly, and help teams collaborate more naturally than ever before.

That's the future Neat is building — starting now.

We have a free software tool called the Media Production Suite. It's designed specifically for managing Panasonic PTZ camera fleets; you can control each camera individually, configure settings, and streamline your production workflow all from one place. For any Panasonic PTZ customer, it can make a real difference in your day-to-day operations.

1. View Mode for Quickly Confirming Connected Camera Status

• Real-time status checks
• Centralized Management of Multiple Cameras
• Efficient Operation with Scene File Save, Restore, and Copy Functions

2. EasyIP Mode for Centralized Management of Settings

• On-site preparation
• Main screen enables connected cameras’ information to be checked at a glance<
• Auto IP
• Administrator Registration (batch registration of administrator accounts)
• Functions for streamlining regular management/maintenance operations
• Firmware Update
• NDI® activation
• SMPTE ST 2110 activation
• Encrypted communication support for enhanced security in managed environments

https://pro-av.panasonic.net/en/software/

Beyond fleet management, the Media Production Suite also supports optional plugins that expand your cameras' capabilities. One that's getting a lot of attention is the Auto Framing plugin; it's a feature originally found on our flagship AW-UE160, and it can now be added to the AW-UE150 through the software. Auto Framing uses AI to automatically track and frame subjects in the shot, which is especially valuable for live production, lecture capture, or any scenario where you don't have a dedicated camera operator.

https://youtu.be/4J1bWDCKX4c?si=7XVq50-VnL9l3jH0

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.

The Russound SMZ16-PRE is a powerful and scalable whole-home multiroom audio solution that creates outstanding opportunities for both residential and light commercial installations. With its built-in Hi-Res Audio Streamer, the SMZ16-PRE delivers access to all of today’s most popular streaming services while supporting both Apple AirPlay and Google Cast, giving customers the flexibility to stream content from virtually any device. The integrated DSP includes a 7-band graphic EQ with built-in presets optimized for Russound speakers, allowing installers to fine-tune performance and deliver exceptional sound quality in every zone. The HDMI ARC input also makes it easy to integrate TV and video sources with low-latency synchronization, eliminating lip-sync issues and creating a seamless entertainment experience.

The SMZ16-PRE offers tremendous system flexibility with support for up to 16 sources in a mix of 16 stereo analog inputs, 6 digital optical inputs, and 4 digital coax inputs, making it ideal for combining multiple audio sources into a single centralized platform. Control is simple and intuitive through the Russound App, XTS7 touchscreens, and IPK-1 keypads, providing customers with multiple control options throughout the home or business. For projects requiring future growth, the SMZ16-PRE is expandable up to a massive 16x96 matrix, making it an excellent choice for large estates, hospitality applications, and commercial spaces. Rack mount ears are included for clean, professional installations.

When paired with Russound’s D-Series amplifiers, the SMZ16-PRE becomes a complete high-performance audio distribution system. The D890, D1290, and D1675 amplifiers provide flexible power options to match project requirements, from smaller distributed audio systems to larger installations requiring higher output and additional speaker coverage. This combination allows dealers to tailor system performance to the customer’s needs while creating opportunities for increased zone counts, premium audio upgrades, and future system expansion.

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.

The Wait Is Over: Silmar Electronics Is Now on D-Tools

Silmar Electronics is a trusted value-added distributor serving the custom integration and technology industry with a strong focus on AV, security, networking, automation, and connected solutions. We partner with leading manufacturers to provide dealers and integrators with quality products, knowledgeable support, and dependable service.

What We Offer

• Highly trained sales professionals

• Complete system support

• Integrated solutions

• Product expertise

• Technical trainings

What We Strive For

• Exceed our customer expectations

• Developing long-term relationships

• Delivering quality security products with cutting-edge technology and value-added service

Our commitment goes beyond products. We are dedicated to supporting your business and helping you create successful outcomes at every stage of your projects.

Interested in connecting with us? Click here to learn more.

Silmar Electronics Inc. silmarelectronics.com

Intelligent Power Management for Every Environment

SurgeX Plus delivers protection, control, and insight for AV and IT systems. From DisplayPak+ to Axess ELITE+, each product ensures PROTECT + CONNECT with IP-enabled control, SurgeX CONNECT integration, and advanced surge protection.

Explore the Product Family here

For effective hybrid meetings, you need the right camera for the room!

Yeaink’s newest MeetingBar models give organizations two powerful Android-based options for Microsoft Teams Rooms and Zoom Rooms:

• The Yealink MeetingBar A25 is built for focus and huddle rooms, with a 151° ultra-wide field of view, 4K triple-camera system, AI-powered framing, and 5-meter voice pickup to capture everyone clearly in smaller spaces.

• The Yealink MeetingBar A50 is designed for medium-to-large rooms, with a triple 50MP camera system, Qualcomm 8550 processor, 10-meter voice pickup, and support for extension and ceiling microphones.

Both models combine video, audio, AI features, touch-console simplicity, and BYOD flexibility in an all-in-one design.

To learn more about Yealink’s products, please visit our website www.TeleDynamics.com.

Now Shipping! Theory’s New PLC Series Loudspeaker Controllers

Built on Powersoft’s patented amplification and signal processing technologies, Theory’s PLC Series provides integrators the ability to incorporate Theory systems into large and complex installations.

Theory is now shipping a new line of amplified loudspeaker controllers with Dante and AES67. The PLC series, comprised of two 8-channel and two 4-channel models, leverages Powersoft’s patented Class-D amplification topologies, SmartRail energy-management power supplies, Power Factor Correction, and advanced DSP architecture to bring Theory’s premium sound into complex systems, large venues, and live sound applications.

Powersoft’s technology is widely recognised by the audio industry for its unmatched reliability, energy efficiency and pristine sonic transparency achieved through ultra low noise converters, linear phase FIR filters, and Active Damping Control. Combining high-quality amplification with advanced DSP capabilities, plus PoE give PLC users exceptional sound reproduction and precise control.

PLC 4 and 8 channel loudspeaker controllers are compact (only 1RU) but extremely power dense. They are reliable, scalable, provide exceptional sound reproduction and offer advanced DSP capabilities. Add in Theory’s proprietary loudspeaker presets and you get big, clean, high-fidelity, sound for large-venue and portable applications.

The four new Theory PLC loudspeaker controller models include:

• PLC-4K8 8 channels x 500W per channel

• PLC-8K8 8 channels x 1,000W per channel

• PLC-9K4 4 channels x 2,250W per channel

• PLC-16K4 4 channels x 4,000W per channel

For more information, please visit theoryprofessional.com.

Smart Management Box for Device Control and Protection

This Smart Management Box is an all-in-one solution designed for remote power control, device monitoring, and system protection in security and surveillance applications. It integrates multiple key components into a single, compact unit — including the NVR SERVER, smart power management module, power switch, heater, fan, and warning light. It is compatible with most IP cameras (IPC) and IP speakers, which can be directly installed on the box, reducing installation complexity and saving space.

With built-in connectivity to the mobile app and EZCloud platform, users can easily monitor the operational status of both the box and all connected devices in real time. If a device goes offline due to network issues, the system supports automatic power cycling — it will cut power to the affected device and restart it to restore normal function. Additionally, users can manually reboot output ports through the app, which is especially helpful when troubleshooting IPCs or IP speakers.

To ensure safe and reliable operation, the box features a robust three-layer protection mechanism: surge protection, a circuit breaker, and software-based safeguards. These systems work together to defend against lightning strikes, short circuits, overvoltage, and overcurrent. This Smart Management Box is ideal for installations in remote or critical environments where uptime, safety, and remote control are essential.

Beat the heat this summer with smarter comfort control!

Stay cool and comfortable without lifting a finger. Powered by the Vantage Communicating Thermostat, your environment is intelligently orchestrated in real time.

Check it out here: Communicating Thermostat | Climate | Vantage Controls | Lighting Controls and Systems

Affordable, Pre-Configured Video Walls for Any Campus ViewSonic® LDE Series of Direct View LED Displays

Experience big-screen impact designed for real campus needs. The ViewSonic LDE Series of Direct View LED (dvLED) displays offers an approachable entry into dvLED with a pre-configured, all-in-one design that’s easy to deploy and simple to operate. With power, processing, and controls built in, installation stays straightforward, day-to-day use is smooth, and maintenance is minimal across classrooms, lecture halls, and shared campus spaces.

Learn more: LDE Series LED Displays for Education – ViewSonic

The Art of Stopping on Purpose

In this edition of VITAL Business Tips, Matt Bernath explores how business owners can transform from operators to owners, freeing themselves from daily operations and creating space to innovate and grow.

Many business owners wear constant busyness like a badge of honor, relying on a packed schedule for a false sense of control. However, constant forward motion is often an addiction to activity rather than a driver of actual business progress. Drawing from the sailing concept of "heaving to"—intentionally adjusting sails to hold a boat stationary during rough seas or calm patches—true strategic growth requires learning to stop on purpose. Deliberately creating margin in a schedule is not a luxury, nor is it a sign of laziness; it is essential operational maintenance.

Slow periods or lulls in a mature business should not trigger panic or anxiety. Instead, these quiet windows are valuable invitations to rest, handle internal repairs, and plan strategically for the future without the distractions of the daily operational storm. True business leaders understand that they cannot muscle their way through every situation. By choosing to move with intention, building margin, and stopping to reflect, owners can prevent burnout, replenish their creative capacity, and successfully shift from reactive operators to proactive owners.

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Product Spotlight: VORTEX Advanced AI

Smarter AI. Faster Response. VORTEX Advanced AI brings powerful, real-time intelligence to video surveillance, helping organizations detect critical events automatically and respond faster when every second counts. With one license unlocking multiple AI capabilities, businesses can easily enhance their security operations without adding complexity.

VORTEX Advanced AI currently features three key capabilities designed to improve safety and situational awareness. Think Alert transforms natural language prompts into real-time detection rules, allowing users to quickly create intelligent alerts for specific scenarios or behaviors. Fall Detection automatically identifies potential fall incidents and helps bridge the critical moments between a person falling and receiving assistance. PPE Detection proactively monitors for missing personal protective equipment, helping organizations identify safety violations before they escalate into incidents.

By combining advanced AI analytics with simple deployment and management, VORTEX Advanced AI enables organizations to move beyond passive video monitoring and toward a more proactive, responsive approach to security and safety. One license. Multiple AI capabilities. Faster insights when they matter most.

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WAC Group Expands Modern Forms Smart Fans Lineup

WAC Group expands the lineup of its Modern Forms Smart Fans brand with new, innovative styles, materials, and technologies. Integrating with today’s entire-home control systems, the goal is to create a ceiling fan experience that is as superlative as its luminaires, bringing together beautiful design, adjustable lighting, and intelligent control. The fans do more than cool the room; they add to how the space feels and functions 

The lineup includes Natural Spanish Alabaster diffusers, Reclaimed Crystal elements, Wrapped Wood Accents and Rippled Acrylic components. New collections include Crown, Carve, and Radiant, each incorporating integrated LED lighting and smart control functionality.

Sage Series ICS3FR

The Minimal Appearance ICS3FR “Full Range” in-ceiling solution is designed to provide architecture-friendly, high-resolution playback while matching 3″– 4″ recessed round and square lighting fixtures. The ICS3 Spiral Planar Magnetic Driver offers unmatched ultra-wide dispersion (120° Circular Coverage Angle -6dB) and can reproduce down to 40Hz (40Hz - 20kHz +/- 3dB; F10 is 30Hz -10dB where it stops making bass) using its 6.5” woofer.  (Optional Bass: SUB1 Minimal Appearance Subwoofer is available if additional bass is required).

The ICS3FR requires no additional EQ or PEQ, only a high-pass crossover at 35Hz-40Hz.    

The ICS3FR ships with all that is needed to do 3” Round/Square, 4” Round/Square, and hard and or gypsum mount.   Custom Options Available: Custom Colored Metal Grilles, and Custom Wood Grilles are both sold separately.  

For more information, please visits the ICS3FR’s Product Page on our Website at: https://www.wisdomaudio.com/product/sage-series-ics3fr/