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Going Outside: my new project

This is the year, the year we make the great outdoors even greater.  We love music, and we're excited by the idea of outdoor television and movies.  Our challenge now is making the space fit you and your family.

   


We provide all sorts of solutions and ideas for you to peruse, from our online gallery to our state-of-the-art showrooms.  Let us help you design your great outdoors.

Are these some questions you have?

• Do I want to include a Sunbrite weatherproof TV?
  
• What type of speakers do I want?  Do I want them to fit right in with the surroundings?  Madison Fielding Planters could be one option, but then there are the Speakercraft Rock Speakers. 
  
• Of course, there's always the question of sound quality: James Landscape Series or B&W weatherproof speakers?
• What about if I want to have a party and want to play my music outside the patio?  Should I look into the quality, portable, wireless speakers by Soundcast to use during those times?
• Do I want to go back inside to control the outdoor system?  There are several systems that I could use outside (that are also weatherproof) so I wouldn't end up running in and out of the house: Crestron and Control4 are two of them.
  
• What about when a party goes into the later hours and it gets dark outside?  Should I go with lighting control?  Color Kinetics looks like a great idea, but I'm still not sure.

Let's work together to make this year, the year of the great outdoors!  Give us a call or stop by to speak with sales representatives, designers, engineers & programmers to see what they think is best for you!

Timonium 410-308-1650

Columbia  410-381-2100

Best of CEDIA: Crestron iServer™

CEDIA was buzzing with excitement about Crestron’s iServer™, the first iPod docking station of its kind to bridge the gap between expensive audio servers and basic docking stations.  iServer™ provides homeowners with a permanent docking station and dedication iPod audio server that is always available for whole-house entertainment. iServer plays all the content from your iTunes library, including music, movies and books, and automatically synchronizes with your iPod whenever new content is added. iServer™ won both the CEDIA New Product Award and the Electronic House Product of the Year Awards.

Crestron’s New Wireless Touchpanel is Sleeker, Faster

Crestron’s new TPS-6x Isys wireless touchpanel remote control is making waves in the industry  thanks to its incredibly light (1.59 lb.) ergonomic design and lightening fast speed. Dynamic graphics and text capability enable the Isys to display of all kinds of useful data and alluring eye candy—from audio settings, TV channels, and lighting levels—to changing icons, photos, and logos—to digital media playlists complete with album cover art. This little showpiece might rival your television for the most entertaining gadget in the house.

Crestron Lighting Control Goes Green

Now you can add the luxury and ease of automated lighting, shade and drapery control in your home while minimizing your impact on the environment thanks to Crestron’s new Green Light: a complete line of lighting, HVAC and shade/drapery control designed to maximize energy conservation and cost savings. Crestron Green Light creates a single platform that allows you to control a fully integrated system while maximizing efficiencies and cost savings. Best of all, the system doesn’t sacrifice comfort or convenience.