Chicago, IL -Tripp Lite, a world-leading manufacturer of power protection equipment, is pleased to announce the introduction of the industry exclusive AV550SC Backup Power Block. The AV550SC provides the highest level of protection for telephone, Internet and coax connections within structured cabling installations found in many new homes.

With reliable battery backup, surge protection and EMI/RFI line noise filtering, the AV550SC provides a complete protection solution for audio/video distribution systems by supporting modems, routers, RF amplifiers, network interfaces and other equipment through all power problems. In the event of a power failure, the AV550SC includes an auto-restart feature that eliminates the need to perform an onsite startup. In addition, when a modem or router freeze-up occurs, the AV550SC features a one-touch, automatic recycle/reset button with sequential outlet startup - 1 min. delay for router - for proper modem and router rebooting.

"Our new AV550SC Backup Power Block is the only solution on the market designed for installers and homeowners looking for convenient, reliable backup…

Batavia, IL. - Vanco International, Inc., an innovative supplier of home theater electronics for over 50 years, is introducing three patent-pending Whole House Audio and Home Theater Combination Wall Plates.

These exclusive wall plates are designed to allow for the connections of a whole house audio and home theater system at one convenient wall location. The unique combination of these two features on one wall plate offers a precise, professional installation. With three configurations available, installers will have no problem finding one that will work for their specific installation needs.

The first combination is a Whole House Audio with 6.2 Home Theater Wall Plate. This plate provides an open port (3/4" x 1-9/16") for bulk wire and direct connections to the system's A/V components and combines it with a 6.2 home theater plate designed for home theater systems that consist of (6) audio speakers and (2) subwoofers.

The next configuration is a Wide Port (dual gang) Whole House…

With new construction flat, the retrofit market is hot. So there's no better time than now to introduce wireless A/V products to the marketplace, which is what Applied Wireless plans to do from their CEDIA Expo booth.

The company, which has roots in the commercial, industrial and military markets, is coming out with "wireless products specifically targeted for the upper-end home theater market to make the installer's life easier," says Lee Fleishman, director of marketing.

At the 2007 show, Applied Wireless is focusing on a new line of wireless audio products for home theaters and multiroom applications. (Video products will be shown, but primarily for digital signage and other commercial apps.) Applied uses its own RF technology in the 900 MHz spectrum, which is better suited than today's 2.4 GHz solutions, Fleishman asserts.