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Technology Convergence Takes Center Stage at CES
 Convergence took center stage at this year's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas as manufacturers from the PC, custom installation, and consumer electronics industries stepped beyond their traditional product lines to target emerging market opportunities. Russound celebrated its 40th anniversary by taking the wraps off a Media Center (MCE) product the company plans to launch in June. In a private suite off-site, Russound Vice President Jeff Kussard told reporters the move is pre-emptive as more computer companies target the coveted high-margin custom electronics market. more>>
In Depth
Bringing the NBA Action Home
 Hometronics' client is the ultimate NBA fan. The install team was given the task of bringing the sights, sounds, and feelings of NBA action to life in his home. They converted one of his barns into the ultimate media room. Based on the enormous size and scope of the space, Hometronics enlisted a world-renown acoustical and design firm and contracted the acoustic engineering teams at California Audio Technology (CAT) to place and manufacture each custom ultra-high-performance loudspeaker in the correct engineered locations in relationship to the listening environment and room shape. more>>
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New Products
MSC-400 Controls Up to 12 Components Using IR
 The MSC-400 from Universal Remote Control was designed as an affordable ($799) component-style controller for advanced home entertainment systems. Inputs include infrared, RF, RS-232, relay, and front-panel USB. The MSC-400 can control a wide range of disparate devices from multiple vendors including home theater equipment, lighting control systems, Media Center PCs, and motorized drapes, screens, and lifts. more>>
Proton LCD Provides Wide Color Range
 Proton's P47D5 is the flagship model in the company's premier line of flatpanel TVs. Features include 1080p resolution, integrated analog and digital tuners, and HDMI inputs. Display modes include panoramic and zoom in addition to 4:3 and 16:9. more>>
Vantage Amplifier Offers Total Audio Control
 The Axium 450 series from Vantage/Legrand uses drag-and-drop drivers to make integration of the Axium into a Vantage InFusion system simple for installers. The multi-zone audio/video amplifier combines with keypad controllers and an In-Fusion automation system to offer control of individual power and volume. more>>
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