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Whole-House Systems Some of the most exciting work Audiodesign is doing today is in the field of whole-house automation and multi-room audio/video systems. Home Automation "Home automation" is a broad term which encompasses many types of system integration. At Audiodesign, our goal is to be certain we're choosing the appropriate level of automation for you. We tailor every system to an individual or family, and never offer cookie-cutter solutions. The purpose of home automation is to simplify your life. With that goal, wired or wireless keypads from Crestron can take a confusing array of switches, knobs and buttons and integrate them into one easy-to-use touchscreen keypad mounted into your wall. Examples of the types of systems which can be managed from this single point of contact include multi-room audio/video systems, lighting control systems, HVAC, security, internet and home networking. Multi-Room Audio/Video The concept behind multi-room audio/video systems is that there is one stereo system, centrally located and accessible throughout the house and grounds. Keypads, touchscreens or volume controls - no larger or more obtrusive than light switches - are strategically placed throughout the house. Depending on the user's needs and budget, the degree of control over the stereo from room to room can range from the ability to control the volume of the system, to choosing different cd's, radio stations or sources altogether from location to location. When choosing elements of a multi-room system, there are four main product categories which need to be determined: • Sources and Components Sources determine which type of audio you would like to listen to. They can include CD players, satellite music, MP3 players, hard drive music storage, turntables, tape decks, tuners, or databasing systems. • Loudspeakers Speakers must be located in each room which needs sound. Loudspeakers come in many forms, including floorstanding, bookshelf and flush-mounted speakers. For whole-house systems, many people enjoy in-wall or in-ceiling loudspeakers, which provide excellent sound without being a visual focal point in the room. • Control System The heart of the multi-room system, and largely what determines its ease of use and features, is the control system. For example, Niles manufactures an easy-to-use system consisting of centrally located equipment with volume knobs strategically placed to independently control the speakers in different rooms. AudioAccess, Xantech and McIntosh provide the ability to select different sources (CD, radio, tape, etc) from different rooms in the house using a simple and aesthetically pleasing keypad system. And at the most powerful and complex end of the scale, a Crestron system allows the control of audio and video as well as many other elements of your house through a system of wireless or wired touchscreens or keypads - see Home Automation. • Installation One of the areas where Audiodesign's craftsmanship is most in evidence is in its installation ability. Whether wiring existing or new construction homes, programming touchscreen remote control systems or cutting in speakers, Audiodesign maintains the highest standards of professionalism. Satellite Of the three major types of television distribution available -- cable, off-air and satellite -- satellite offers by far the greatest number of channels and variety of programming. Satellite systems are now offering New York local programming, making them an even more attractive alternative to cable. The majority of satellite television is provided by DirecTV or Dish Networks. Both providers are also starting to offer limited high-definition programming. DSS also offers dedicated music stations which offer uninterrupted genre-organized music with no DJ's or commercials. At the time of installation, we find a discreet place not visible from the front of the house, the street or other critical areas to place the satellite dish, which measures as little as 18 inches in diameter. See new satellite products coming up from DirecTV. Phone Systems Audiodesign can provide whole-house phone and intercom systems, including room-to-room intercom, front door or gate communications, and multi-phone-line management, including rollover lines, fax lines and dedicated computer lines. Previous Service Next Service   This website and all contents copyright © Audiodesign, Inc. 1955 Black Rock Turnpike Fairfield, Connecticut USA 06432 Phone: 203.336.4401 Fax: 203.335.7026 ira@audiodesign.net