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Fred Harding

Fred Harding is in sales and technical support at Industry Tech Sales in Mendota Heights, a full-service distributor of electronic installation hardware. He is a frequent contributor to CE Pro, writing hands-on product reviews and technical tips.

Fred Harding's Recent Articles

Hands-On: Implementing a Pair of Vanco Problem Solvers

by Fred Harding | Jul 12, 2022 | Audio/Video, AV Accessories, Multiroom AV, Resimercial

Vanco CAPT4K1 4K Video Capture Device with Audio Embedding/De-embedding & PulseAudio PA-ADS1 Audio Delay Device benefit various applications.

Hands-On: Russound VoicePlay Amplified Keypad Audio System

by Fred Harding | Apr 22, 2022 | Amplifiers/Receivers, Audio/Video, Control, Interfaces/Devices, Multiroom AV, News

Russound VoicePlay 60-watt amplifier & 4-button keypad combo delivers solid solution to access popular streaming services, Bluetooth audio, Alexa functionality, retrofit A-BUS systems.

Industry Tech Sales Uses Smart Ordering, Shipping Processes to Stand Out in Midwest Distribution Market

by Fred Harding | Oct 8, 2021 | Business Support, Distributors/Reps

Sensing a distribution opportunity in the midwest during the COVID-19 pandemic, two CE pros decided to start a new business together despite supply chain and cash flow concerns.

Hands-On: QSC AD-S6T Speakers Provide Integrators Mounting Flexibility Indoors and Outdoors

by Fred Harding | Apr 12, 2021 | Audio/Video, Speakers/Subwoofers

QSC’s AD-S6T speakers are perfect for outdoor systems or for a medium intensity indoor system that doesn’t require a subwoofer.

Shure SLXD Wireless System: CE Pro Review

by Fred Harding | Sep 30, 2020 | Audio/Video, AV Accessories, Commercial, Markets, Networking, Products, Wireless, Wireless AV

The Shure SLXD wireless microphone system is an ideal solution for houses of worship, schools with large theater programs, community theaters, and more.

Russound Upgrades Firmware for Streaming Products

by Fred Harding | Sep 28, 2020 | Audio/Video, News

Russound whole-house audio systems and streaming devices will now have access to sleep timers, scheduling, room grouping features and more.

IC Realtime Dash and Dinger: An Alternative to a Wi-Fi Video Doorbell

by Fred Harding | Jul 22, 2020 | Security, Surveillance/Cameras

While newly famous companies like Nest and Ring are currently dominating the video doorbell market, it might be time for integrators to swap to IC Realtime.