Robert Archer

Bob is an audio enthusiast who has written about consumer electronics for various publications within Massachusetts before joining the staff of CE Pro in 2000. Bob is THX Level I certified, and he's also taken classes from the Imaging Science Foundation (ISF) and Home Acoustics Alliance (HAA). Bob has also served as the technology editor for CE Pro's sister publication Commercial Integrator. In his personal time beyond his family, he's studied guitar and music theory at Sarrin Music Studios in Wakefield, Mass., and he also studies Kyokushin karate at 5 Dragons and Brazilian jiu-jitsu at Binda Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

Robert Archer's Latest Posts

Hunter Douglas Celebrates 5 Years of CIP

Hunter Douglas Celebrates 5 Years of CIP

Hunter Douglas, a manufacturer and marketer of custom window treatments, celebrates the fifth anniversary of its Custom Integrator Program (CIP) with significant achievements in membership growth and expanded member benefits. Since launching in 2019, the Hunter...

PerfTech Expands Manufacturer Rep Network

PerfTech Expands Manufacturer Rep Network

PerfTech, creator of the Island wired router, has expanded its sales and fulfillment across the U.S., further aiding integrators to specify and acquire the Island router for their home and small-business networking projects. “During the past months, the Island team...

KSCAPE RAIL Lighting is UL Certified

KSCAPE RAIL Lighting is UL Certified

K-array Group and KSCAPE recently announced RAIL 4-foot architectural lighting product line that seamlessly integrates with professional audio, is now officially UL certified under the safety standard UL. The certification achieved in December 2023 positions RAIL as a...

Bond Bridge Compatible with Loxone

Bond Bridge Compatible with Loxone

Olibra, the privately owned company that created Bond Bridge RF-to-WiFi control platform, that its Bond Bridge Pro is now compatible with Loxone, a popular European brand for building and home automation. The Bond Bridge Pro brings...

Indy Audio Labs adds AMI Sales as new Rep

Indy Audio Labs adds AMI Sales as new Rep

High-performance audio brands Acurus and Aragon, leaders in immersive home cinema processing and amplification, are pleased to name the appointment of AMI Sales as their new manufacturer’s representative firm for the state of Florida. For more than 50 years the...

Sony Semiconductor Introduces ALT1350 Chipset

Sony Semiconductor Introduces ALT1350 Chipset

Sony Semiconductor Israel (Sony), a provider of cellular IoT chipsets, announced that its advanced ALT1350 Wireless System on Chip (SoC) is now commercially available. LPWA cellular modules have been designed by our partners and industry leaders AM Telecom, Fibocom,...

DPL Labs Answers Common Questions

DPL Labs Answers Common Questions

The success of DPL Labs Digital High-Speed Test and Certification Program at the Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) trade show this year demonstrates the increasing demand for reliable digital connectivity solutions in the industry, according to the cmpany. The...

Blackwire Designs Announces Virtual Training Hub

Blackwire Designs Announces Virtual Training Hub

Blackwire Designs, a distributor serving the custom installation and Pro AV markets, has announced the launch of its Virtual Training Hub, an ongoing curated webinar series led by Blackwire specialists and vendors. Ranging from the successful deployments of...

C2G Reorganizes Cable Lineup

C2G Reorganizes Cable Lineup

C2G, a brand of Legrand | AV, is making it easier for dealers to find the C2G HDMI cables to fit their needs with a simplified purchasing experience that saves time and hassle. C2G HDMI Cables are now organized into three product offerings: the Performance Series, for...

Jetbuilt Rolls Out Portal for Dealer Collaboration

Jetbuilt Rolls Out Portal for Dealer Collaboration

Jetbuilt, a global developer AV project sales and management software, has announced its new Portal solution, which it says is a dynamic resource for real-time communication and information sharing between integrators and clients. Portal was recently unveiled at...

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Strategy & Planning Series
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