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Today's Top Stories #1 Apple granted automation patent   via InAVate   Apple has been granted a patent for a home automation system to connect the many devices found in the average household. Although this patent is aimed at the home market initially, much like the iPad, which was launched as a consumer device, it wouldn't be too much of a surprise to see this technology make its way into the pro AV world. More» Why This Matters: For us, this is about Apple's eventual role in ProAV. -Cynthia Wisehart #2 Theater and cinema audio demands shape wireless mic usage   by Karen Mitchell, AV Network   As more corporate boardrooms and houses of worship (HOW) are designed with a theatrical bent, there's much that the integration world can learn about microphone placement, handling, and setup from theater, cinema, and TV professionals. More» Why This Matters: A few good wireless mic pointers in this story that looks at the trickle down from theater expectations to more everyday applications. -Cynthia Wisehart #3 Next week: E4 AV Tour New York comes to Meadowlands Expo Center Nov 13   Wednesday, November 13 at the Meadowlands Expo Center. It's a one-day event that gives you access to the industry's most influential speakers teaching CTS RU accredited classes and an exhibit hall bursting with over 35 top manufacturers ready to show you the latest trends and technology. More» Why This Matters: There will be some very new products there like NEC's new P series Pro Monitors, Barco's new Corporate A/V projectors, Samsung Consumer curved OLED, Da-Lite's Ultra Thin Bezel Projection screen, plus 11 new classes (worth CTS RUs) – all for free. -Cynthia Wisehart 4. Apple testing "king-sized" iPads, report (Negar Salek, Financial Review) 5. SmartAVI's new HDMI matrix video router reaches 425 feet (via AV Network) 6. Blackmagic Design announces UltraStudio 4K capture and playback device with Thunderbolt 2 (via AV Interactive) 7. Core Brands taps Matt Dever of THX and Pioneer for audio segment (via Twice) 8. Samsung harnesses solar power to deliver telemedicine in Africa 9. A review of the Bowers & Wilkins P7 headphones (Gregory Schmidt, New York Times) 10. From the Wire@SVCOnline: SMPTE to sponsor standards roadmap and UHD4K implementation supersession at CCW Find Us Online Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Jobs from TWICE.com Independent Sales Representative - iLuv Creative Technology - Multiple Locations » Outside Sales Manager - Brandsource - Multiple Locations » Manufacture Rep Groups - Major Electronic Company - Multiple Locations » Independent Reps, International Salesperson, Inside and Outside Salespeople - Blackmore Mobile Electronics - Maywood, CA » Jobs from Eduwire Click here to see all posted positions » Upcoming Events Customer Engagement Technology World, Nov. 6-7, New York E4 AV Tour, Nov 13, New York InfoComm/NewBay Media Roadshow, Dec. 3, Washington, D.C. Government Video Expo, Dec. 3-5, Washington, D.C. Rental & Staging Roadshow, Dec 9, Universal Studios, Hollywood CES, Jan. 7-10, 2014, Las Vegas For more events, see our calendar. Was this copy of Pro AV Today forwarded to you? Start your own subscription by clicking here. Pro AV Today Editorial Team SOUND & VIDEO CONTRACTOR CYNTHIA WISEHART, Editor Phone: (212) 378-0400 x526 | Send Email SYSTEMS CONTRACTOR NEWS KIRSTEN NELSON, Editor Phone: (212) 378-0400 x522 | Send Email AV TECHNOLOGY MARGOT DOUAIHY, Editor Phone: (212) 378-0400 x 538 | Send Email DIGITAL SIGNAGE DAVID KEENE, Executive Editor Phone: (512) 480-9473 | Send Email RENTAL AND STAGING SYSTEMS DAVID KEENE, Executive Editor Phone: (512) 480-9473 | Send Email RESIDENTIAL SYSTEMS JEREMY GLOWACKI, Editor Phone: (212) 378-0400 ext 514 | Send Email

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