PRODUCT REVOLUTION
56 Residential Tech Today | Jan/Feb 2020
RTI’s new line of audio distribution solutions are now shipping. The ADA-1
DAC decodes audio signals from sources with S/PDIF coaxial or TOSLINK
optical outputs and converts them to standard stereo output. The VDM-1x
DAC downscales or upscales video signals for compatibility with displays of
different resolutions and downmixes incoming Dolby Digital to stereo PCM
audio. The ADM-1 Audio Delay Module and AXP-1 Digital Audio Extender
Kit address lip-sync issues and the challenges of long-distance signal
distribution. The AXP-1 transmits audio over distances surpassing 650 feet
using a standard Cat5e/6 cable.
abode systems’ iota all-in-one DIY security
system is now Apple HomeKit compatible,
enabling control through the Apple Home
app and Siri on Apple devices. iota features
a built-in HD camera, motion sensor, twoway
audio, and Wi-Fi connectivity. With
HomeKit, Apple users can now add their
abode iota system directly into the Home
app on their iPhone or iPad to control their
smart home from a single app. In addition, all
abode-branded motion, door, and window
sensors can be added to the Home app
when connected to the abode iota gateway.
LG Electronics’ 2020 soundbars feature Meridian Bass
and Space, which increases the width and scale of the
soundstage beyond the physical dimensions of the
product, while also supporting stable and accurate lowfrequency
reproduction. The flagship SN11RG model is a
7.1.4 channel system, complete with two wireless rear
speakers that deliver forward and up-firing sound.
With the new ELAN Intelligent Video Doorbell integrates advanced motion analytics to
accurately report real motion events rather than unimportant things such as swaying trees
or passing shadows. Adding to the intelligent home experience, the Doorbell’s camera acts
as one of the ELAN system’s surveillance cameras, with video captured on the ELAN NVR.
Full integration with the ELAN control system enables integrators to create sequences of
automated events, such as turning on lights when motion is detected during evening or
nighttime hours.