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all weather

Apr 05

When we say all weather, we really mean it. [video]

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https://youtu.be/ximtxxcYEEs Our all weather lines are manufactured right here in Maine and they last. And last. And last. Here is one buried in 300 pounds of ice because here in the Northeast we know all about the kinds of harsh climates these things have to be able to withstand.... Read More »

Mar 10

Considerations for distributed audio in commercial installations

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You see them everywhere; retail stores, coffee shops, bars and restaurants and more. Up on or near the ceiling, commercial loud playing background music. Sometimes you can hear them clearly, but many times they’re turned down to the point of being inaudible or there are large gaps in their coverage so they’re audible up close though they effectively disappear just a few steps away.... Read More »

Mar 03

Tips for running low voltage wiring

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This is a wide ranging subject that includes many topics. We’ll try to hit the main highlights in this brief overview using bullet points for efficiency. Always use wire properly rated for the location. Class 2 and 3 wiring (CL2, CL3) are power limited cables for general purpose use. These are the most common cables for use in low voltage installations. CL2R and CL3R are the same as... Read More »

Feb 25

Important considerations for your 70-volt speaker + sub install

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As our AC.SUB is an excellent choice for such 70-volt installations, we thought you should know why 70-volt subs are more complex than you might think. There are few downsides to a 70-volt audio system when you’re talking about installing lots of speakers, particularly using long wiring runs. But there is one issue of concern when you’re talking about high performance (or high... Read More »

Jan 12
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CE Pro reports on growth in 2015 and beyond

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There is an interesting piece in the January issue of CE Pro (we can't find the link on their website) about industry growth over the course of 2015. State of the Industry: Measured Growth examines integrator growth in 2015 and makes some guesses about 2016. According to the piece, integrators reported 9.1% revenue growth last year, "with a strong increase in the number of projects and... Read More »