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AudioControl · Portal
AudioControl — Manufacturer Reference
Power that listens — the amplification standard for CI integrators.
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AudioControl · Training
AudioControl Home Audio Support — DSP & Hyperion Axis Platform
Technical support for the full Hyperion Axis platform — Axis 2, 10, 16, Bijou series, and Architect family. DSP configuration, zone routing, Sound Partners speaker profiles, Dante network audio. Tech line: 425-775-8461.
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AVPro Edge · Training
AVPro Academy — MXnet, HDMI, eARC & Signal Flow
The full AVPro course catalog — MXnet AVoIP deep dives, HDMI 2.1 fundamentals, eARC audio distribution, EDID and HDCP diagnostics, and network switch topography for AV. AVIXA and CEDIA accredited. MXnet Installation & Design certification on completion.
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AVPro Edge · Portal
AVPro Edge — Manufacturer Reference
The spine of every reliable signal path in modern integration.
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B&W · Portal
B&W — Manufacturer Reference
From Abbey Road to your home — engineering emotion since 1966.
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Barco · Portal
Barco — Manufacturer Reference
Cinematic purity — from professional cinema to residential architecture.
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Barco · Training
Barco University — Residential Cinema Certification
Multi-level dealer certification through the myBarco portal. Residential training covers G-tools calibration, Heimdall and Freya installation, and RGB laser commissioning. Requires a free myBarco account. Regional reps also host Barco hands-on sessions.
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BulletTrain · Portal
BulletTrain — Manufacturer Reference
Active HDMI engineered for the distances installers actually face.
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CEDIA · Training
CEDIA Certification — CIT · IST · ESC-D · RNS
CEDIA's certification stack from CIT (Cabling & Infrastructure Technician) through IST, ESC-D (Electronic Systems Certified Designer), and RNS (Residential Networking Specialist). Globally accredited. ISF, HAA, and THX courses earn CEDIA CEUs.
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CEDIA · Training
CEDIA Expo 2026 — Denver
The full CEDIA Expo in Denver: manufacturers, education, product launches, channel conversations, and the follow-up work that matters once everyone gets home. September 1–5, with follow-up coverage running afterward in the market.
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Cerno · Portal
Cerno — Manufacturer Reference
Handcrafted modernism — California-made design lighting.
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Cinematech · Portal
Cinematech — Manufacturer Reference
The architecture of comfort — where theater design meets craftsmanship.
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Multi-Brand · Tool
Cross-Reference Picker
Pick a competitor part and get the equivalent across the brands covered here, with the spec differences that actually matter called out.
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AVIXA · Training
CTS — Certified Technology Specialist
The foundational industry credential. Covers AV systems design, signal flow, project management, and client communication. Globally recognized. Evan holds CTS. Accepted for RU credit by Audinate, AVPro, CEDIA, and most manufacturer training programs.
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Audinate · Training
Dante Certification Level 1 — Free · 3rd Edition Oct 2025
The baseline AoIP credential. Updated October 2025. Covers IP addressing, VLANs, QoS, multicast, Dante Controller, clocking, and small-scale network design. Online, self-paced, ~2–3 hours. Earns 5.5 AVIXA RUs. Certificate valid 3 years. Required for Theory Audio "d" series or AudioControl Dante builds.
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Audinate · Training
Dante Certification Level 2 — Free · Advanced Networking
Multi-switch network design, traffic optimization, and redundancy architecture. For anyone designing or supporting Dante systems across multiple rooms or racks. Online test plus instructor-led section. Earns 8 AVIXA RUs.
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Audinate · Training
Dante Certification Level 3 — Free · Enterprise Scale
Layer 3 routed networks, Dante across subnets, PTP synchronization, Dante API automation, and enterprise security. 6.25 AVIXA RUs. All three levels combined: up to 19.75 AVIXA RUs total — all free.
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Audinate · Training
Dante Controller — Free Download
The daily-use tool for any Dante network. Free, Mac and Windows. Device discovery, routing subscriptions, clocking, latency, and network health. Download it before the job — not during it.
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DMF Lighting · Portal
DMF Lighting — Manufacturer Reference
Modular perfection — CRI 98 architectural downlighting.
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DMF Lighting · Training
DMF Training — Carson HQ, Custom Webinars + Free Design Service
Live dealer training at DMF HQ in Carson, CA — see 2026 dates above. Covers Artafex 2" and 4" modular systems, PhaseX Pro dimming, DALI and 0-10V driver setup, installation training, and lighting application services. Also: fully customizable on-demand webinars (email training@dmflighting.com). Free Lighting Design Service: submit a floor plan, receive a spec-ready layout.
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Epson Home Cinema · Portal
Epson Home Cinema — Manufacturer Reference
Where 3LCD performance meets the everyday home theater.
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Epson · Deep Dive
Epson Owns 60% of the Home Projector Market. There's a Reason for That.
It's not luck. It's not marketing. It's the consistent, brutal result of building a projector that actually works in real rooms with real light and real constraints — and then backing it with real service when something goes sideways. The CI integrator who treats Epson as the "affordable option" is
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Epson · Training
Epson Pro Cinema — EIC Events & Rep Sessions
Epson's US CI dealer training is delivered through regional EIC (Epson Integrator Certification) Expo events and rep-facilitated sessions. Rep-facilitated sessions have covered the LS12000, Q-Series, and QL7000 alongside Stewart Filmscreen and Theory Audio. Contact Evan to get on the next session list.
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Epson Q-Series · Portal
Epson Q-Series — Manufacturer Reference
The most trusted name in home projection — laser-powered, ISF-certified.
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AVPro Edge · Training
Free Design Services — Pre-Project Signal Path Engineering
Submit your project before you commit and AVPro's engineering team designs your complete signal path. No charge. Available to all authorized AVPro dealers. The fastest way to avoid EDID surprises and matrix mistakes on-site.
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HK Luxury · Training
HK Lighting Event at HQ (Aug 18)
Facility tour at HK HQ, then overnight at Oak Canyon Ranch in Agoura Hills. Full product training: Why Landscape Lighting, The HK Difference, Lightshrink demo, transformer wiring, optic changes, wiring strategies, nighttime layout exercise with team presentations. Dinner and overnight included. See upcoming event above to register.
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HK Luxury · Portal
HK Luxury — Manufacturer Reference
Precision machined in California — light designed to reveal, not just illuminate.
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Ice Cable · Portal
Ice Cable — Manufacturer Reference
The wire behind every performance — Reelex-packaged, UL-verified.
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AVPro Edge · Training
ISF Level III Calibration Workshop — Hosted by AVPro
Three-day hands-on ISF certification at AVPro's Sioux Falls lab. Manufacturer sessions from Epson, Barco, JVC, madVR, and Stewart. 21 AVIXA RUs + 12 CEDIA CEUs. ISF certification on post-session exam. Register via your regional AVPro rep.
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JL Audio · Portal
JL Audio — Manufacturer Reference
Bass engineering that audiophile brands twice the price rarely match.
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HK Luxury · Install Guide
Landscape Site Plan — Full Property
A complete HK outdoor site plan: fixture placement across the property, optic selection, transformer and wiring strategy, and the five-layer method applied to a real job rather than a brochure.
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Leon Speakers · Portal
Leon Speakers — Manufacturer Reference
Sound that fits — where audio meets architecture.
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DMF Lighting · Install Guide
Levy Residence — Interior Lighting Layout
A real DMF interior layout returned by the free design service: fixture selection across apertures, placement, optic specs, and zone groupings for a full residence. The clearest argument for submitting a floor plan instead of guessing.
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Lucetta CI · Portal
Lucetta CI — Manufacturer Reference
Architectural linear lighting built for the control integrator.
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Lucetta CI · Training
Lucetta CI Factory Training — Reno, NV (Jul 29–30, Oct 6–7)
Two days at the Elemental LED / Lucetta CI manufacturing facility in Reno. Interactive sessions, guided installation practice, conversations with the engineers who design the product. Covers ORO, Argento, Bronzo, Duro, Curva families, CROMOLUX gateway, channels, drivers, and power supplies. All landed expenses covered by Lucetta. You pay airfare only.
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Lucetta CI · Training
Lucetta CI Online Training + AIA CEU Courses
Virtual studio-based trainings on product lines, install best practices, and project management. Weekly live webinars for reps. AIA CEU courses available — integrators can bring designers to build relationships. Field trainings throughout 2026 (Topgolf, go-karts, varied venues; ~25 integrators/event). Contact Evan to be included in territory scheduling.
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madVR · Portal
madVR — Manufacturer Reference
The world's most advanced real-time video processor.
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Barco · Deep Dive
Most Real Dedicated Theaters Aren't 30 Feet Deep. Barco Finally Noticed.
The Freya is the reference. The Njord is for large venues. But the majority of serious dedicated cinema rooms in the real world are 14–20 feet deep with a client who wants cinema-grade RGB laser and a budget that lives on planet Earth. The Heimdall is Barco's answer to that reality — and it doesn't
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Murideo · Portal
Murideo — Manufacturer Reference
Test and verify before the wall closes — and again after.
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HK Luxury · Deep Dive
Outdoor Lighting That Wins the Job
Less than 10% of CI dealers are actively in landscape lighting. Most of the homeowners who have it hate it. Both of those facts are opportunities — but only if you show up with something better than what they've already been burned by.
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Polar Shades · Portal
Polar Shades — Manufacturer Reference
Family-built in Las Vegas since 1995 — engineered sun control for integrators.
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Pro Audio Technology · Portal
Pro Audio Technology — Manufacturer Reference
Cinema without compromise — the reference for private theater.
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RTI · Portal
RTI — Manufacturer Reference
Control that disappears — the CI integrator's preferred platform.
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RTI · Training
RTI Certified Programmer Training — RTIXCEL
The hands-on certification track — live classes at AVPro's Florida facility plus the online RTIXCEL portal. Builds on C101 online authorization and takes dealers through full ID11 certification.
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RTI · Training
RTI Weekly Webinar Series — Training Calendar
Rotating weekly live webinars covering commercial applications, RTiQ intelligent monitoring, system design best practices, and deep dives into specific ID11 capabilities. Archived for on-demand replay.
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RTI · Training
RTIXCEL — Integration Designer 11 Course Series
Vincent Bova's 11-course ID11 series on the AVPro training portal. Covers System Manager, source configuration, UI customization, Logic Helper driver, DSP audio distribution, and auto-programming. Free. Online. Structured start-to-finish.
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Samsung · Portal
Samsung — Manufacturer Reference
The world's most recognized display brand — now a full residential CI line.
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Samsung · Training
Samsung DSS — Dealer Service Solutions Portal
Samsung's CI dealer training lives inside the DSS portal — product guides, installation documentation, IP/Serial/IR control specs for Tizen OS, and 2026 model technical whitepapers. Portal is login-gated. Samsung opened residential CI rep representation April 1, 2026 — reach out if you need help confirming your access path.
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Samsung Micro RGB · Portal
Samsung Micro RGB — Manufacturer Reference
115" of Micro LED engineering — the biggest display story of 2026.
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Stewart Filmscreen · Portal
Stewart Filmscreen — Manufacturer Reference
Hand-built optical precision in Torrance, CA since 1947.
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Stewart Filmscreen · Training
Stewart Training — Rep Channel & Dealer Portal
Stewart training happens through rep partnerships. Rep-facilitated sessions have covered StudioTek 130, Blackhawk, Firehawk, and Director's Choice alongside Epson and Theory Audio. Dealer portal: CAD/BIM library and fabric samples. Contact Evan to schedule.
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AudioControl · Deep Dive
Stop Treating the Experience Like a Commodity
The integrators who consistently do better work — who get called back, who get referred, who close bigger jobs — figured something out that their competitors haven't. The experience isn't a line item. It's a platform decision. AudioControl Axis is what that looks like in practice.
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SurgeX · Portal
SurgeX — Manufacturer Reference
Non-sacrificial Series Mode protection — it never needs replacing.
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Multi-Brand · Tool
System Builder
Build a room from the top down — display, audio, control, infrastructure, lighting — and get a coherent bill of materials instead of a pile of parts.
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Samsung · Deep Dive
The "I Don't Want a Projector But I Want Something Massive" Problem Is Officially Dead
For thirty years, large-format residential display came with a tax. You could have big, or you could have practical — pick one. A projector gave you cinematic scale and demanded a dark room, a ceiling mount, and a client willing to explain to every houseguest why the living room smells like a screen
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Leon · Deep Dive
The Speaker Company That Solved the Interior Designer Problem Permanently
Every integrator has a version of this story: you spec'd the system perfectly, the gear was great, and then the day the speakers showed up, the designer walked in and the whole conversation changed. Leon exists to kill that story before it starts — by making custom audio products that designers look
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Then Audio · Portal
Then Audio — Manufacturer Reference
Dante to analog, made simple — bridge the network audio gap.
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Theory Audio · Portal
Theory Audio — Manufacturer Reference
Commercial-grade output in a designer form factor.
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Theory Audio Design · Training
Theory Pro Webinars — DLC Platform & Dante Integration
Theory's DLC amplified platform has its own training track — DSP configuration, ALC amplifier series setup, Dante/AES67 integration, and 3.2 and 5.2 system builds. Webinars hosted by Theory's technical team; contact through your rep for scheduled sessions.
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Trinnov Audio · Portal
Trinnov Audio — Manufacturer Reference
The art of optimization — born from IRCAM research in Paris.
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Trinnov · Training
Trinnov Certification — Level 1 & Level 2
Two-level dealer certification for the Altitude platform. Level 1 is free — online or in-person — covering installation, setup, and intermediate Optimizer competency. Level 2 is face-to-face only (Connecticut) and focuses on advanced calibration and WaveForming. HAA HT3 required for Level 2. Contact: training@trinnov.com
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DMF · Deep Dive
Unstoppable Success and DMF Style
Most dealers are still quoting cans. DMF dealers are designing environments. One of those positions gets you into the project before the electrician shows up. The other one fights over a change order. DMF prepares you for better.
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Lucetta CI · Deep Dive
What Reno Changed
I went to the factory. Here's what I actually saw — and why I think every dealer who specs linear lighting should make the trip before they quote another cove.
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MSRP Reference — Coming Soon
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Every brand covered here has a dealer program — but the right path to each one runs through a human being, not a generic application link. This section will be populated with accurate program details, requirements, and direct contact paths for each brand once the information is confirmed and current.
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