European Custom Installer

Sinemas takes "try before you buy" into the virtual realm with the Virtual Showroom-- a virtual reality tool allowing potential customers to check out a future cinema or media room via headset before actual installation starts.

As the company puts it, such an initiative is particularly interesting for installers lacking the space to build and maintain a physical showroom. The VR solution makes it easy to let customers experience the kind of projects they would like to do, as well as increase spending by showing what is possible. It also says current customers are not so interested in the technical specifications of a home theatre, and attention is turning towards details such as acoustic room treatments, wall finishes and seating.

Optoma expands the DuraCore laser ProScene projector lineup with three high-specification compact models-- the ZU606TSTe, ZU606Te (WUXGA) and ZH606e (Full HD 1080p), all offering 6300 lumens brightness with 4K and HDR compatibility.

Designed for professional installation, the ZU606TSTe and ZU606Te also feature HDBaseT connectivity. Meanwhile the short throw lens of the ZU606TSTe allows for "stunning" image performance even from a short distance. The DuraCore range claims an industry-leading laser light source with an independent IP-rated dust certification. Lamp life totals 30000 hours in full brightness mode for the three projectors, and IP6X certification ensures total reliability.

Marantz announces the PM7000N integrated amplifier-- the first fully discrete hifi amp with high resolution audio streaming capability thanks to the inclusion of HEOS Built-in, as well as support for regular high-res audio.

HEOS Built-in allows customers to stream high resolution music from Amazon HD, Spotify, Pandora, Tidal and more, as well as playback from local music file libraries. Also included are Bluetooth and Apple AirPlay 2 capability. HEOS Built-in allows the PM7000N delivers music throughout the home to compatible speakers and components, creating a wireless, whole-home audio experience.

Integrated Systems Europe announces visitor registrations for ISE 2020 are open. Taking place at the RAI Amsterdam on 11-14 February 2020, the show promises to be the leading event for the professional systems integration channel and AV technology end users.

Attendees with an invitation code can register for the show free of charge. Codes are available from exhibitors, and are also distributed on official ISE media.

“As the meeting-place for this global industry, ISE 2020 promises innovative new solutions, exciting show features, enriching learning opportunities and unbeatable networking opportunities,” Integrated Systems Events managing director Mike Blackman says. “ISE is all about Making Deeper Connections, with people, with technologies and with the industry as a whole.”

D-Tools and Savant announce a team up enabling direct access to the complete Savant product specifications and dealer-specific, real-time pricing within the D-Tools Cloud environment.

D-Tools Cloud is an easy-to-deploy web-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) application allowing installers to intelligently go through sales prospects, quotes, system design and procurement. The integration of the Savant product catalog and pricing allows installers to deliver quick and accurate quotes and baseline system designs in real-time.