Commercial Integrator Expo, the full-featured exposition and conference addressing the needs of today’s fixed installation audiovisual system professionals and technology managers now in its second edition, united the industry’s most innovative brands and created a platform where emerging trends and the latest technologies were showcased by both up-and-coming brands and industry veterans. Per a statement, the event, co-located with CEDIA Expo, gave participants access to new products and ideas that enhance the efficiency, performance and aesthetic of audiovisual systems in various applications.
Key Innovations at CIX 2024
According to a statement, some of the standout innovations at CIX 2024 included a unique mechanism for discreetly concealing large-format screens within low-level furniture, a Dante System Manager that revolutionizes audio distribution through seamless integration with IP-enabled products and a versatile multicolor light strip that blends into a building’s exterior, offering limitless color and movement options to suit any mood or occasion. Below are some key innovators as listed by the organization:
Aurora Multimedia
Aurora Multimedia introduced the RXT-4D, a 4-inch desktop touch panel with a ReAX JavaScript control system and integrated Dante beamforming microphone. Ideal for conference rooms, educational facilities and digital signage, the RXT-4D offers a seamless all-in-one solution for both automation and advanced audio control, says Aurora Multimedia.
DMF Lighting
DMF Lighting showcased its Artafex line, a luxurious lighting solution designed to elevate projects with a blend of form and function. With its exclusive True Spectrum technology and premium trims, Artafex provides custom integrators with a versatile range of products, including 2-inch and 4-inch modules, designed to bring elegance and efficiency to any installation, says the company.
Future Automation
Future Automation presented an elegant and practical solution for concealing large-format displays with its Hinge Up mechanism. Per the company, this unique system allows for the discreet storage of televisions within low-level furniture, ensuring an unobtrusive and seamless integration in both corporate and residential settings.
IFP Connect
IFP Connect unveiled its patented technology, which allows PoE transmission over 1000 feet without the need for amplifiers, boosters or additional hardware. By overcoming the traditional 330-foot limitation of category cable, this product set a new standard for network flexibility and efficiency, states IFP Connect.
K-array
K-array introduced the Rumble-KU315, an ultra-thin subwoofer designed for outdoor and marine applications. With a nominal rated power of 2000W, this subwoofer features a durable polyurea-coated design and customizable RAL colors, thus making it an ideal solution for outdoor installations, per the company.
Meridian Audio
Meridian Audio launched the Ellipse, a high-end wireless DSP streaming speaker that combined the brand’s signature sound quality with luxurious aesthetics. This compact, all-in-one system combines 12 unique DSP technologies. This makes it a refined yet powerful solution for any luxury home or commercial space, says Meridian Audio.
Oelo
Oelo presented a highly adaptable multicolor light strip, specifically designed to blend into a home’s exterior. With unlimited color options and movement patterns, this lighting solution thus allows homeowners to match their lighting to any mood or occasion with ease, adds the company.
SoundTube Entertainment
SoundTube Entertainment introduced the DSM-16 Dante System Manager, a 16×16 Dante-enabled audio distribution system that seamlessly integrates smart home audio through IP-enabled products. Supporting up to 16 zones of high-quality uncompressed audio, the DSM-16 has thus modernized home audio distribution by offering compatibility with popular control systems, the company states.
Addressing Innovation Needs at CIX 2024
CIX 2024 focused on addressing the evolving needs of today’s integration professionals with solutions tailored to fit the specific requirements of corporate environments, educational institutions, hospitality venues, and retail spaces. The event thus provided a unique gathering for manufacturers, integrators, technology managers and industry professionals from across corporate, higher education, hospitality, retail and light commercial markets. Here, attendees had the opportunity to connect, explore as well as experience firsthand the future of commercial integration technology.
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