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Article Title Author Company eMag Issue Article Synopsis
HDMI: Extension, Distribution and Switching via Cat5e/6 Jeffrey Herman Muxlab

Oct 2011

 Due to the fact that Cat5e/6 is not designed like HDMI cable, additional connectivity hardware is needed to interface between the HDMI equipment and the Cat5e/6 cabling system.  This connectivity hardware comprises three main functions; Distance Extension, 1xN Distribution and Matrix Switching.
Eric Wieland of ITC (Instant Tool-Less Connectors) Eric Wieland ITC

Feb 2008

 Eric Wieland has 15 years of experience in installation and installation management, and has held such positions as director of In-Home Services for Tweeter in Chicago. Over the course of his career, Wieland has developed a great understanding of what works in the field and what doesn’t. As brand manager of ITC, he applies this knowledge to help make the lives of installers and their companies easier and more profitable.
HDTV and the Antenna Revolution Richard Schneider Terrestrial Digital

Aug 2006

 As long as picture quality and price remain important to consumers, the antenna will be an important vehicle for high definition television signals.
Surround Speaker System Set-up Alan Adelstein American Recorder Technologies

Apr 2006

 Once speakers are in place, the speaker system needs to be “fine tuned”. Professional sound engineers know that even the best trained eye or string line system will not be nearly as accurate as a laser alignment tool designed specifically for use with speakers.
Quality Cables Terry Rossen TRI Audio Marketing

Dec 2005

 Using the best wiring, cabling is very important in one’s stereo or home theater system. Some cables have very inexpensive connectors with inferior soldering. Quality control and quality of the cable components, will affect the long term musicality in ones system.
How to Hide the Wires David Frey Décor Audio

Dec 2005

 Many times, it takes a combination of two or more options and methods to achieve optimal results. In the end, most consumers agree that the best wire is a hidden wire!
Going the Distance With HDMI Michael Weizer Accell

Dec 2005

 If you’re looking to setup an audio/video system in a home or business, HDMI connectivity is certainly worth considering. For long run applications, there are many options available to ensure a successful, trouble-free installation.
ECAV Audio and Video on Twisted Pair Bob Hetherington

Feb 2003

 ECAV consists of 2 little black boxes (just a few inches long ... correct word for it is a balun) with RCA Left and Right Audio, Video and CAT5 plugs. One ECAV at the sending end plugs into the ISoundServer outputs and into the CAT5 wire. The receiving end in the lab connects to the other end of the CAT5 and from there to our multi room preamplifier.

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