Audio Impact can help you monitor your home, anytime, from anywhere. We even make it simple, with specially designed systems, that work with Apple, PC or Google phones. Now when you are out and about you can always check in and see that everything is in order. You can check on the kids, or check on that “thump!” at night. Our systems even allow you to turn lights on remotely, or set lights to work on a schedule.
We would love to come over and check out what we can do for you. Give us at ring at (858) 271-4154 or email us at info@audioimpact.com and we can set up a time.
Published Sep 28, 2011 By Megan Koontz
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“Out of sight, out of mind” is a dual-meaning phrase that is understood when enjoying the luxuries onboard Tony Nelson’s yacht, The High C’s. As she eases out of the harbor, her passengers slip away from the stress of life onshore, feeling total relaxation and comfort.
The discretely hidden systems that are carefully designed, programmed and installed by Audio Video Excellence offer a complete escape without the burden of bulky boxed machines and tangled wire messes.
Nelson’s 74-foot Viking is well equipped, with five staterooms, an enclosed fly bridge, spacious salon and a fulltime crew. Nelson relied upon AVX to technologically enhance the quarters with several plasma TVs, the convenience of a media server and the integration of the entertainment elements with the necessary navigational electronics.
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This home needed a simple, elegant solution. Our client purchased this home in La Jolla and wanted a Home Theater and easy-to-use remote.
Audio Impact sprung into action, calling on it’s general contractor to frame out the existing opening to match the home’s decor and allow for the Samsung UN55D6000 TV to be installed on a swing arm. We fitted the home with an Integra 40.2 Receiver and Control4 Remote and brain (SR-250 and HC-200). We used our client’s existing Sony Blu-ray player, Nintendo Wii and Time Warner cable box. The end result is a magnificent looking installation with a simple control solution.
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Move over movie critics, remote controls and TV listings
BY LEE RICKWOOD, WHATSYOURTECH.CA OCTOBER 4, 2011
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New apps for smartphones and tablets are normally used on the go, but there are several that make sitting in your home theatre more enjoyable.
No, the apps can’t set up your system - but one can help you better understand the words used to describe home theatre technology.
It’s called Home Theater Glossary, was developed by Deep Powder Software, and is available from the App Store or the Android market.
It gives definitions for some basic words and common terms. They can be searched, or looked up alphabetically, offering simple results for even the most complex terminology.
If a word you need to know is not listed, well, there’s a direct feedback feature so you can bring the developers up to speed!
“Clicker” apps
A number of apps are available that turn your mobile device into a fully functional remote control.
RedEye, for example, controls almost any equipment that receives infrared control signals - TVs, cable boxes, stereos, DVD players, VCRs and more.
The iOS or Android app is free. A small hardware device actually generates the infrared signals; it’s available online and at some retailers (here in Calgary, Memory Express is one).
Beacon, from Griffin Technology, (www.griffintechnology.com/) also turns a smartphone into a remote control.
Another software and hardware combo, it uses Bluetooth signals from your device and converts them to the infrared that most TV and stereo components expect.
You can change channels on a set-top box, pump up the volume on your sound system, program your DVR, and more through your touch screen display.
Logitech is releasing a similar product, a wireless device that connects to your iPad, iPhone, or Android smartphone and turns it into a universal remote.
But its new Harmony product line actually adds more features to the iPad version (over the smartphone apps).
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Now under construction near Orlando, Florida, The New American Home (TNAH) 2012 is a re-interpretation of the Classic White Box of the 1960s and ’70s made popular by leading architects such as Le Corbusier and Richard Meier.
Phil Kean of Winter Park, Florida, the architect and builder of the 2012 home, seeks to honor the architecture of the past while taking advantage of current technologies and design trends. Kean is focusing on functional and transitional spaces and attention to detail instead of square footage and the design uses space efficiently to create a calm and serene living environment.
The latest green building products and methods are factored into every aspect of the home’s design. Kean hopes the home will achieve “emerald” status under the green building certification process administered by the NAHB Research Center and based on principles set forth in the ICC 700-2008 National Green Building Standard™ certified by ANSI - “Emerald” is the highest of the four levels of achievement a home can attain.
TNAH 2012 Certifications to be achieved:
- National Green Building Standard “Emerald Status”
- US DOE’s Energy Star
- FGBC (Florida Green Building Coalition) Platinum certification
- Florida Yards and Neighborhoods designation
- Florida Water Star designation Progress
- Energy Home Advantage Program
- US DOE’s Builders Challenge
- USGBC
Now in its 29th year, The New American Home (TNAH) is constructed annually in conjunction with the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders’ Show to showcase innovative construction technologies and the latest building products. NAHB will hold the 2012 International Builders’ Show in Orlando, February 8-11.
NAHB and Hanley Wood’s Builder magazine co-sponsor the show home.
As NAHB’s official show home, TNAH gives building industry professionals an opportunity to see design trends, construction techniques, and materials that can be used in any new or remodeled home. The showcase products in the home are provided by members of the NAHB Leading Suppliers Council.
Kean has designed The New American Home 2012 to take maximum advantage of Florida’s friendly climate. Walls of movable glass panels and motorized screens provide a seamless flow from the indoor to the outdoor spaces.
At 4,181 square feet, the home will be the smallest in The New American Home series in many years. It will be displayed as a two-bedroom floor plan that will appeal to empty nesters, and will have four additional rooms that could be converted to bedrooms if needed.
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ClareHome is the first home automation system managed from the cloud and runs on a Mac. From the ClareCloud, integrators configure, deploy and monitor ClareHome, while end-users download and create their own interfaces. Absolutely unique to home automation, end-users can take control with ClareHome. No other solution allows users to download new home controls and make them functional within minutes all without the help of a programmer or a technician. It is simple to own and simple to change.
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Designed to block sunlight and heat, this option offers numerous control options.
September 29, 2011 by Rachel Cericola
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Sometimes you can’t escape the sun—even in your own home. For those with a lot of windows, Draper has announced Exterior FlexShades.
As part of the company’s growing line of solar control products, these motorized shades can keep out sunlight and heat. However, having these shades cover the outside doesn’t just make for a more comfortable temperature. It saves you money on heating and cooling costs, and can protect furniture and floors from fading.
According to Draper, the best place and time to stop that heat and glare is outside, which is why Draper’s Exterior FlexShades are installed outdoors. Don’t expect to have to get out a ladder when it’s time to draw these shades, though. Instead, plenty of control options are available, including the option to integrate into an existing home control system. It’s also available with crank or clutch operation.
Because it’s located outside, this system is very quiet. However, it’s also protected from the elements via heavy-duty cable guides or side channels and an aluminum headbox that’s both weather- and insect-resistant.
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By Donald Melanson Posted Oct 3rd 2011 1:38PM
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Details are fairly light at the moment, but Rhapsody has just announced that it plans to acquire Napster, and that the deal is expected to be complete as soon as the end of November. In a statement, Rhapsody president Jon Irwin said that the deal “will further extend Rhapsody’s lead over our competitors in the growing on-demand music market,” and that “this is a ‘go big or go home’ business, so our focus is on sustainably growing the company.” According to Rhapsody, the company will acquire Napster’s subscribers and “certain other assets” under the agreement, and Best Buy (Napster’s current owner) will receive a minority stake in the company.
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Lutron shading solutions offer quiet, precision control of window treatments for convenient daylight management while saving energy and enhancing décor.
Sivoia QS Wireless cellular shades are the first wire-free, battery-powered shading solution on the market. These shades use Triathlon™ power technology, which utilizes a hybrid drive and ultra-efficient standby power to extend the shades’ battery life to 3 years.
Additional features include:
• simple, snap-in installation for easy retrofit in existing homes
• pleated fabric style with air pockets trap heat, enhancing energy efficiency
• available in 3 styles and close to 50 colors
• compatible with Sivoia® QS wireless, GRAFIK Eye® QS, RadioRA® 2, and HomeWorks® QS systems
CEDIA offers a sneak peek of what’s available and what’s coming.
September 07, 2011 by Lisa Montgomery
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What does the home of the future look like? In the garage there might be a charging station for your car. In the kitchen your blender might work without requiring a power cord, deriving power instead from the countertop. And in the living room your windows might tint automatically when the sun hits high noon so that the video on your 104-inch tall screen is crystal clear.
These were some of the up-and-coming technologies demonstrated today at the Future Technology Pavilion at the CEDIA Expo in Indianapolis. The Pavilion, which was designed to resemble a typical home, included innovative products from more than two dozen different manufacturers.
Wireless Charger
Wireless charging station from Leggett and Platt in the home office is built into surface of the desk. Instead of docking your smartphone into a charging station, in the future, you might be able to charge it by just laying on the top of your office desk—or some other surface. Leggett and Platt is developing wireless power technology that can be embedded into all type of furniture.
Eaton EV charger
Electric car charging station in the garage from Eaton. Electric cars are making inroads, so Eaton has developed a 240-volt charging station designed for use in residential garages. An Eaton spokesperson says the device can fully charge an electric car in six hours.
GrandCare
Automated RX Tender medication dispenser on the bedroom nightstand from iCare. Although it’s designed for the elderly, we all forget to take our medication sometimes. This automated pill dispenser can be programmed to emit an audible reminder and can communicate with a GrandCare monitoring system. If the door of the RX Tender isn’t opened after the alarm sounds, the GrandCare system can instantly notify a caregiver.
Living Room
244 x 104 inch screen in the living room from Stewart Filmscreen. This larger-than-life screen takes home entertainment to a whole new level. Six dvision video projectors from Digital Projection are positioned behind the screen so that multiple images can be displayed simultaneously. For example, while checking out the sports scores and video conferencing, you can watch a movie. And with the proper calibration, the screen can blend with the color of the wall so it’s less apparent.
Searura TV
Mirror TV in the bathroom from Seura. The LCD TV appears in the portion of the mirror, which is framed in LED lighting which can change color to suit your mood. In addition a wireless scale in the bathroom feeds data to a computer in the home or to your health care provider. It’s an easy, effective way to manage your weight and overall health.
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