Theaters can require different racks designs. Some require open racks which the Viking Series RSF, RSF.5 and RSFW have served so well. OmniMount is now offering the RE27 and RE18 enclosed racks. These beauties offer full enclosure with Dark Glass lockable doors to boot.

Shared features:

The RE27 offers:

The RE18 offers:

Genelec HT315B

For the ultimate in hidden speaker theater solutions you have to consider Genelec the "King" of this category. With fully powered 3-amp and 2-amp solutions and a suite of integration controls, they are the absolute best choice to assure that the speaker meets room meets expectations all work together.

Theaters require sophisticated sound. They have to reveal the softest sounds and yet provide impact when called upon. I am always reminded of the movie "Apocalypse Now" where Martin Sheen is in the jungle and is startled by a tiger. From the subtle sound of leaves brushing him as he moved carefully through the jungle to the sudden rush and growl of a tiger and the resulting mayhem - this requires a capable speaker system and amplification. The audio spectrum and dynamics of the scene are what creates the emotional rush that causes one's heart rate to go from normal to full-on. That same scene would not be nearly have as much impact using an inadequate system. The ability to deliver the whisper to the full on explosion in your client's theater will create not only a very pleased theater owner but likely a number of referrals. It takes multichannel amplification and is further enhanced by multiple amplifiers per channel.  

Specifying which Genelec Speakers for the job is easier than you think. Open this link and then use the following parameters to know the precise system to use. Follow these three simple steps:
Note: these recommendations are for the smallest system that can be expected to give a good theatrical experience. Larger systems offer more impact and headroom, so do not hesitate to select larger models in the range than those indicated. The main concern when up rating the system is to keep it in balance, so do not select a HT330A for the front wall and have 6020A's for sides and rears!

MC501 Monoblock Amplfier

McIntosh amplifiers have long been sought after for reference theaters. Their unwavering performance assures a theater that will perform. The theater is a brutal place for demands on amplification. Reliability A collection of technologies enhance performance and reliability while protecting the amplifier and loudspeakers.
 
POWER GUARD®
A waveform comparison circuit continuously monitors both input and
output signals. Power Guard dynamically adjusts the input level to avoid clipping while preventing harsh sounding distortion. Your client cannot clip the amplifier! This alone may save your client's theater from mistakes or abuse in setting the theater's volume.
 
SENTRY MONITOR®
Fuse-less short-circuit protection circuit disengages the output stage
before current exceeds safe operating level - resets automatically. This feature saves you and your team from client visits after the sale.
 
OUTPUT AUTOFORMER®
Unique McIntosh technology delivers the full rated amplifier output with the
least possible distortion into loudspeaker impedance's of 2, 4, or 8 Ohms; your client gets all the power they paid for and you get the freedom to specify any loudspeaker in your design knowing that they will perform at maximum level.

VALUE
What amps are more sought after. Many McIntosh amps sell for more used than their original MSRP? Let your client experience the highest value in their purchase - specify McIntosh.

METERS OR NOT
Not all of the McIntosh amplifiers have the famous blue meters but with or without, the statement is made - McIntosh is the king of the theater amp!

See this cool video about Bob Weir and his passion about McIntosh products. He has quite a stack of gear in his home. Click here to see what Bob has to say.

Cinema Series LCR2

Sonance invested lengthy development time in their new Cinema Series Speaker Systems. From In-wall Subwoofers to In-Ceiling Dipolar speakers, they offer best in class solutions. Sonance Cinema® Series in-wall speakers deliver film soundtracks and music with reference clarity and realism, even in the largest home theater rooms. These all-new home theater speakers combine elegant, modern style with uncompromised in-wall home theater performance. The all new micro-trim grilles, 0.20" of trim, give the Cinema Series a clean, sleek appearance that seamlessly integrates into any designed space. Music, special effects, and dialogue are reproduced perfectly without cluttering your client's home theater with imposing speaker boxes.

The all-new Cinema Series speakers combine the aesthetic appeal of the award-winning Sonance Visual Performance® Series and the reference-quality sound of Sonance speakers. Sonance Cinema Series speakers transform just about any room into a movie theater. They surround you in sound, capturing every nuance of the romance, the drama, and the action with prestine clarity. The new Sonance Cinema Series speakers are made of top quality high-performance materials which ensure that each speaker will generate perfect sound.

All Sonance Cinema Series In-Wall and In-Ceiling speakers feature coaxial midrange/tweeter drivers, with the tweeter mounted precisely in the center of the shallow midrange cone. This provides more consistent frequency response and stereo imaging for listeners seated both on-axis and off-axis of the speaker. Multiple woofers minimize frequency response variations caused by floor reflections. This, along with the coaxial midrange/tweeter driver, delivers exceptional musicality and accuracy along with very low sensitivity to room placement.

All Sonance Cinema Series In-Wall and in-Ceiling speakers feature an integrated enclosure made from non-resonant ¾" high gloss black MDF that helps produce dramatically lifelike sound and reduce sound spillover into adjacent rooms. Sonance Cinema Series In-Wall and In-Ceiling speakers are available in front channel (LCR) and surround channel (SUR) models. LCR models are offered in a dual-woofer configuration as well as a quad-woofer configuration that has the additional output required for the largest home theaters.

Cinema 12-500 In-Wall Subwoofer

The 12-inch SUB12-500 and 10-inch SUB10-250 are three-piece systems featuring a high-performance woofer and grille integrated into a vibration-free enclosure with an outboard mono amplifier. Both models have been designed for your client's theater where the demand for sub bass performance is crucial while maintaining an aesthetically pleasing slim profile. The Cinema Series in-wall subwoofers feature Sonance's Visual Performance micro-trim grilles.

For more information there are data sheets and literature available on each product in the Sonance Cinema Series line-up. You can see each individual product and download data-sheets and manuals from this link.

• Runco's SuperOnyx™ technology DLP Imaging Device[s] for the best image possible
  
• ConstantContrast™ Circuitry to assure the best black levels
  
• ViVix™processing for perfect pictures without annoying motion artifacts
  
• ISF™ (Imaging Science Foundation) calibration suite for optimal performance in various rooms and lighting conditions. These calibration tools feature day and night calibration memory settings, individual sharpness and noise reduction controls
• Fully programmable image memory selection keys
• Convenient built-in test patterns
• An easy to operate dark room-optimized remote.
• A full suite of installer tools, including lens shift and IR and RS-232 interface, ensure the Runco LS series projectors will complement the most stylish home theaters.

The LightStyle model line-up is:

1. LS-3 - $4,995 - Stylish design with Runco performance
   1080p, 16x9 native resolution, legendary SuperOnyx™ technology with ConstantContrast™ and ViVix™ video processing, Vertical lens shift and HDMI connectivity to allow connectivity from the latest digital sources [3 lens configurations - standard at $4,995, Whitney Anamorphic included for $9,995 and CineGlide for $16,235.
   
2. LS-5 - $6,995 - Adds: Vertical and horizontal lens shift and *ISF™ calibration suite for individual sharpness and noise reduction controls, [3 lens configurations - standard at $6,995, Whitney Anamorphic included for $7,995 and CineGlide for $13,670.
3. LS-7 - $15,495 - Adds: DLP™-based SuperOnyx™ 3-chip light engine, CorrectColor™ Complete color calibration for D-65 perfection set to match the exact standards used in Hollywood, and 6 lens options [call us for the options to fit your application specifically]

With these choices you can cover a variety of theater designs. The LightStyle options are many and one of these might be the perfect solution for your next theater design.

Joe's JKP Affinity Screens are setting new standards in video fidelity. They let us see for the first time the potential of a 1080P projector. Other designs have a micro surface. With the light generated by a 1080P projector the standard surfaces disperse the light reflecting it in incorrect directions that cause color shift and poor delineation at the pixel level. Joe's screens take the typical number of 30 % color shift to less than 10% with 1080P performance. They allow the difficult test one pixel on next to one pixel off to be displayed.

JKP Affinity Screens are available in fixed and electric tab tensioned designs. Sizes from small to massively large are available in a seamless format. You haven't witnessed real 1080P performance if you have not seen your projector on these screens. They are available in .6, .9 and 1.1 screen gains. 

HD Progressive 0.6
Formulated with an extremely wide viewing angle and excellent white field uniformity, the HD Progressive 0.6 screen fabric is ideal for applications where projector brightness and screen size require low gain.  The light grey surface offers true color reproduction and excellent depth of modulation.  Endorsed by Joe Kane Productions, HD Progressive 0.6 was formulated specifically for ultra high definition projection devices.

HD Progressive 0.9
A JKP endorsed projection screen material, HD Progressive 0.9 is formulated to produce true color and white field uniformity. With a 0.9 gain and an extraordinarily wide half angle of 85 degrees, this screen fabric offers excellent depth of modulation for even the most demanding high definition projection devices.

HD Progressive 1.1
HD Progressive 1.1 is ideal for applications that require a small increase in gain due to screen size and projector brightness.  This white surface produces true color and white field uniformity while offering excellent depth of modulation.  With a generous half angle of 85°, HD Progressive 1.1 is an excellent choice for large audiences. Endorsed by Joe Kane Productions, HD Progressive 1.1 was formulated for high resolution projectors.

The reviewers love the Joe's Da-Lite Affinity screens. Here is a quote from High Def Disc News: "It is designed as a reference quality screen, one that reflects, preserves and presents the original image like nothing else can." Projector Central said: "Viewing the JKP Affinity up close for the first time has been a remarkable and surprising experience. It takes the purity of a 1080p image to a new and unexpected level. It certainly exceeded our expectations, and we enthusiastically give it our highest honor, the Editor's Choice Award." The Perfect Vision says: "...If you're looking to achieve true studio-quality big screen imaging-this new Da-Lite material is truly neutral and artifact-free and will bring out the very best of your high-definition front projection setup. " Residential Systems noted: "I noticed not only sharper details, but also no artifacts or sparkling effects from the finer lines."

 

Dealers and their clients alike are amazed to see the devastation caused by surges. They are even more surprised by equipment failures that happen from surges despite the fact that they invested in "surge protection".

We proudly offer "Surge Elimination"! Through a patented circuit design, SurgeX is able to completely eliminate surge problems for client by their remarkable design. They have actually set the standard at UL with survival of 1000 surges in a row at 6000VA  levels.

The most popular SurgeX unit specified for theaters is the XQ515. It has all the features demanding home theater requires: Performance, surge elimination, and AV component sequencing all in a 2U chassis.Engineered with professional grade Advanced Series Mode® Surge Elimination Technology and Impedance Tolerant® EMI/RFI noise filtering, CouVs® Catastrophic Over-Under Voltage Shutdown, and ICE® Inrush Current Elimination Filter, the XQ515 is the unit of choice for integrators concerned with eliminating surges and transients that can degrade AV system performance. Built with a customizable program interface for power settings and Phoenix connectors, the XQ515 has 14 on board outlets and can also be used to control other SurgeX units like the XR315 should more outlets be required.

SEQ - Program interface allows customization of power settings
With the XQ515, you'll be able to adjust and manage custom power settings, instantly. The XQ515 Program Interface adjusts remote control power on/off, over/under shutdown thresholds, and the ability to set sequencing parameters. What's more, all settings are saved in nonvolatile memory so they're not lost even if the power is. But don't worry, even with so many powerful features, the XQ515 is extremely easy to install, program and use.

Contact closures to control gear
The XQ515 also has remote turn on capability for use in multi-rack applications and the three programmable banks can be controlled with an applied voltage (5-30 vdc) or contact closure switch connected to the Phoenix connector on the back panel. You'll also be able to use the connector to cascade multiple SurgeX units like the XR315 for larger system.

Fail safe protection eliminates ground contamination or common-mode disturbances
Unlike other UPS devices and conventional MOV based surge protectors, the XQ515 completely eliminates and stops all surges up to 6,000 volts without producing disturbances and ground contamination that can degrade the performance of your client's AV system. With SurgeX A-1-1 Certified Advanced Series Mode® technology, your client's equipment will run better, sound better, and your client's picture quality will improve in the blink of an eye.

Patented technology provides a complete protection package
Only SurgeX will protect your equipment in more ways than one. The XQ515 features SurgeX Impedance Tolerant® EMI/RFI noise filtering, CouVs® Catastrophic Over-Under Voltage Shutdown, ICE® Inrush Current Elimination Filter, and thermal circuit breaker overload protection. Furthermore, the XQ515 is backed with an industry leading Ten Year Product Warranty, and Ten Year Connected Equipment Warranty.

AMX Theaters
Are Easy To Enjoy
The products we sell are much more enjoyable when they are simple to operate. How simple?

• An AMX Touch Panel can automatically activate the home theater's digital projector, lower the projection screen, and start the movie - without remotes and without hassles.
  
• The same AMX Touch Panel that controls the home theater's video projection can also be used to dim the lights automatically before the movie begins playing.
  
• AMX systems can monitor and control a wide range of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system functions.
  
• The AMX zone approach allows a homeowner to custom-tailor the climate for the home theater separately from the rest of the home.
  
• An AMX Touch Panel can be used to automatically close home theater draperies or other window treatments.
  
• AMX keypads provide secure access to the home to help protect valuable home theater equipment and other assets.
  
• AMX provides sophisticated intercom functions that are fully integrated with AMX audio system components.

AMX makes it simple for you too! Visit the AMX System Design Library. It offers you a straight forward design tool for home theaters, your start-to-finish resource for designing a control and automation system for home theaters of any level of complexity. The System Design Library includes all the materials you need to find the right solution for your home theater, customize a proposal, and generate a job estimate. There are a number of levels available:

 
You can also link to various examples of theater designs and get some ideas for your client's system. Click here to download your own copy of the SDL Manual for Home - Your comprehensive guide for every solution in the library leads you step-by-step through the entire project [PDF].

Once you have the client's theater design, you could very easily find yourself controlling much more in the home. Client's that experience the ease of using AMX to control their theaters will want the same easy operation for the rest of their home creating the lifestyle they have always wanted.

SoundFrame 1

You will be able to see and hear the new SoundFrame speaker systems from Monitor Audio at CEDIA 2010.

 

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The distinction of having a 100% landfill diversion facility adds to an already long list of green and sustainable practices that are occurring at Da-Lite.  Besides landfill diversion, Da Lite's manufacturing facility is ISO 14001:2004 certified.  Da-Lite is also a member of the Indiana Environmental Stewardship Program and the United States Green Building Council.  Additionally, GREENGUARD® certified fabrics are standard on Da-Lite projection screens and many of Da-Lite's Sales Consultants are LEED® AP accredited.

A commitment to social responsibility, sustainability and the environment are only a few of the reasons why Da Lite Screen Company is the first name in projection screens.  Click here to visit Da-Lite's Screen Green page and learn more about the certifications, programs and download GREENGUARD® certificates for each screen surface.