CE Pro: NuVo Wireless Audio System Adds Audyssey Dynamic Volume Control

NuVo’s wireless audio distribution system just keeps getting better and better. CE Pro reported yesterday that NuVo’s wireless audio system now features Audyssey Lab’s Dynamic Volume technology. 

Here’s the Story: Who says wireless audio can’t be high quality? NuVo Technologies is taking steps to ensure that by incorporating Audyssey Lab’s Dynamic Volume technology into its new Wireless Audio System.

Accessible through NuVo’s system control app, Audyssey’s Dynamic Volume control can be set to trim the highest and lowest decibels of an audio sample to meet a comfortable or desired listening range, according to the company.

“The simple truth is volume fluctuates even without touching a button,” says NuVo’s Vice President and General Manager, David Rodarte. “There are second-to-second differences in many musical arrangements that enhance the experience. But these can also be disruptive, depending on the listening environment. Audyssey’s Dynamic Volume enables us to put users in control of these situations, provides them with the ability to make adjustments, and delivers a superior listening experience.”

Free Webinar: Pros & Cons of Installing, Selling & Designing Wireless A/V

Our friends over at CE Pro are hosting what is sure to be a great webinar today. Sign up here!

• January 16, 2013, 2:00pm ET
• Duration: 1 hour
• Presented by: Jason Knott, Editor, CE Pro
• Panelists: Rich Fregosa, Fregosa Design; Johnny Mota, VSYS Automation

Integrators love wire and cable… but lots of your clients don’t.

Integrators can lose six-figure installations simply because the homeowner doesn’t want the holes and dust associated with pulling cable in the home.

That sales dilemma, along with the fact that existing homes are now the primary market segment for integrators vs. new construction, has bred the explosive growth of wireless audio and video distribution as a category. But what are the pros and cons of wireless vs. hardwired? What is the best way to design a system to distribute high-quality signals so you aren’t getting the sale, but spending lots of time on service calls or listening to complaints about poor quality?

In this CE Pro webinar on Wireless A/V, a panel of integrators will discuss the strong growth of the category, successful sales techniques, what to look for in a wireless audio systems as well as wireless HDMI distribution systems, particular applications and installation tips. In particular, the session will explore:

• How apps for wireless audio systems are helping to increase the user interaction with home audio.
• An analysis of wireless HDMI systems and their distance limitations
• An analysis of the value of the business model from reduced labor costs for installing wireless audio and video systems
• How to sell surround-sound speakers with a wireless audio source component
• How to properly show and demo wireless audio
• How to take advantage of the growing consumer brand recognition from recognized companies like Sonos to make headway in the category.

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NuVo Introduces New Wireless Audio System

Life is just better with the right soundtrack, so setting your life to music should be easy. Whether it’s jamming by the pool, waking up to the perfect morning playlist, or even browsing the near-infinite variety of Internet Radio with friends, the music you choose to fill your moments should always sound crisp and clear, while being right at your fingertips. This is the luxury NuVo offers with its new Wireless Audio System – audio that sounds as if the band is right in front of you, effortlessly accessible through our wireless whole home audio systems.

The NuVo Wireless Audio System starts with a robust, dual band concurrent wireless NuVo GW100 Gateway, allowing the players to communicate with one another, access your music from the network, and stream audio from countless online options. To start the fun, simply connect the Gateway to your home network and a player to your favorite speakers. Easily expand the system by adding players in other zones, too.

• NuVo GW100 Gateway
• NuVo P100 Wireless Zone Player, 40W Stereo Amplifier
• NuVo P200 Wireless Zone Player, 120W Stereo Amplifier
• NuVo P3100 Professional Grade 3-Zone Player, 40W Per Channel

New Outdoor Speakers Give New Meaning To “Rock” n Roll

Liven up your outdoor living areas with OEM Systems Sound Terrain RS-8 Rock Speakers. Designed to look like natural rocks, these high-performance speakers easily blend into backyards, outdoor pathways, pool areas and more! You can integrate them into your existing audio system, or use them alone as a simple audio addition to your outdoor space.

• Natural rock appearance blends into outdoor environments
• Polypropylene woofer with butyl rubber surround
• Use for left/right channels, separately or combined
• Compatible with multi-speaker installations

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Premium 2-Way Single Point Speaker for Less Than $50!

OEM Systems has just released a cost-effective ArchiTech speaker! The SC62, an ArchiTech Single Point Speaker, has both the left and right channel connections on the same speaker. They have specially designed woofers with linear long throw butyl rubber surrounds for long life and superior damping. Dome tweeters are utilized for excellent high frequency dispersion throughout your entire listening environment.

• Far-forward woofer mount with pole-mounted tweeter minimizes diffraction while maximizing dispersion
• High temperature Aluminum voice coils
• Frame and Grilles may be painted to match mounting surface
• And more for less than $50 each
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Expand your M&S Music System with new iPlay

The M&S DMC1 iPlay iPod Dock – MP3 & CD Player is a digital music source for the Linear DMC1 and DMC3-4 Music/Communication Systems. This optional accessory transforms the DMC System into a digital music & entertainment hub. Sharing portable music, podcasts, even digital audio books throughout the home has never been easier or more convenient.

The iPlay connects to all portable digital music sources, including Apple iPod, iPhone, MP3 players, smart phones and CD/MP3 disks.

A five-button interface provides iPod or CD source select button; and controls for CD operation such as play/pause; fast-forward; rewind; and track forward/track reverse, with mode and option selection displayed on the DMC1 or DMC3-4 master unit.

• Seamlessly supports playback of a broad range of portable Apple devices
• Playback music from MP3/phone devices with 3.5mm audio input jack
• Charge MP3/phone via power only USB-A port
• Single slot CD player supports CD/CD-R/CD-RW and MP3 discs
• 16″ W x 12″ H
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HAI’s New Hi-Fi 2 Now Available @ Home Controls

The new HAI Hi-Fi 2 multi-room audio system is now available at Home Controls! HAI’s Hi-Fi 2 was created for today’s demanding homeowners.  The base system features 8 zones and 8 sources and may be expanded to 16 zones.  Installation remains simple with standard Cat-5 wiring and standard speaker wire.

“We built this system on the success of our award-winning Hi-Fi,” explained HAI President, Jay McLellan.  “The new model features double the zones, more than double the power, more sources, local (and remote) inputs, plus an all-new OLED keypad.”

The powerful yet compact Hi-Fi 2 plays music from devices you already own (or new devices you wish to purchase), and is so easy to operate that anyone can enjoy it. With Hi-Fi 2, you have the ability to listen to different sources at the same time at different volume levels throughout your home. Or set all zones to the same source and volume.