C-Bus Multi Room Audio

[rhamer]

I've heard that a new C-Bus controlled multi room audio product is being released soon.

Yes we Know..... ;)

Can I get some details on the cabling requirements, so I can wire my new house in Preparation?

I promise I won't tell anyone :)

Regards

Rohan

[Wilko]

That's a juicy rumour - someone tell Beolinker! :)

[rhamer]

No rumour my friend, Its real. :)

A friend of mine knows another guy who's brother in law's uncle heard this other guy say he actually has one for beta testing.

True!

[Colin Smith]

My 1c worth.

Have heard that the speakers are self powered (i.e. amplifier built as part of speaker). And cat 5 distribution.

This would indicate that you would need to get a power source to each speaker.
Cat 5 distribution could mean audio over cat 5 or just standard C-Bus control over the amplifier.

Evil thought - This would give the ability to ramp up the volume in another room on an unsuspecting listener. 1812 Overture or perhaps Guns n Roses "Come on feel the noise"

Could also be a red herring?

It is only 1c worth :p

Colin

[znelbok]

If you wire with cat5 you at least have an option to use a-bus as well (another Aussie invention picked up by quite a few companies now).

As I have stated before. Using a switch for volume control etc is a far cry from the system currently used for whole house control as they give you feedback and have better button configuration etc.

Not to say that I am not interested - I am, but they will have to develop a few more keypads before I am hooked.

It will be interesting to see how the music signal is sent, line level audio over the cat5 (as per the a-bus I believe), which pairs get used. They are all used now. How will sound quality be affected with the use of a common pair.

Bring it on clipsal, let us see what you can do

[BeoLinker]

Hi Peter..

:eek: :eek: :eek:
After spending many hours of playing cupid with C-Bus/HomeGate/ServerX and B&O A/V equipment in a hope they may produce a baby, "C3BO", nearly blowing up 4 grands (GBP) worth of speaker in the process (which are better looked after than the wife!) I stumble across this innocent thread.

Please tell me this is just a rumour or planned for 2010...??? Can anybody from Clipsal confim this one way or another as it seems to be the kit that isn't released is what costs a fortune ;)

One consilation is that I also required whole house video (6 sources to 6 rooms) to go over CAT controlled in each room using the B&O remote although I expect this was the missing part of the rumour & Clipsal will release a full package next week at a fraction of the cost.(?)

On a more serious note however; although I can appreciate that in a rapidly expanding innovotive market, keeping your cards close to your chest helps maintain a competitive edge; it would be good to ensure your current customerbase are given the benefit of knowing what is around the corner? A bi-monthly newsletter to registered customers would be nice.

Cheers
Greg...

(Back for more sleepness nights!)

[Richo]

Please tell me this is just a rumour or planned for 2010...??? Can anybody from Clipsal confim this one way or another as it seems to be the kit that isn't released is what costs a fortune


Hi Greg,

On this forum we really cannot confirm or deny anything related to future products.

However ... I strongly suggest you grab your local rep one on one and have a chat. He/she is in the best position to be able to give answers to your questions, and is better briefed on what can and can't be said.

[ashleigh]

see www.clipsal.com/launch

[Wilko]

Look! It's another one of those cool logos! Bring on the Sydney launch..

[Tamika]

Bring on the Sydney launch..

I'll see you there!

[BeoLinker]

Thanks for the info ashleigh / tamika although I don't think I can make the launch given the geography.

I would be grateful if anybody who does attend could scan/mail any brochures or documents.

Cheers

[BeoLinker]

Just to confirm; eventually got a response from Clipsal UK which basically says they have no information either.

I'll retrieve the soldering iron from the bin!

Cheers
Greg

[Frank Mc Alinden]

Hi Greg
Got some brochures but theres no detailed specs on the kit....Have put a couple of pics on my site under Homeautomation if you want to have a look..

http://skybax.rapidhoster.co.uk/~armagh/index.html

Frank

[ashleigh]

Dont be so hasty....

Just wait another couple of weeks and see what TaMika has to say....

[Wilko]

TaMika and her cheeky teaser marketing! Never the less I can't wait 'til she comes to Sydney.

Reminds me of a Simpsons episode...

Gabbo! Gabbo! Gabbo!

"What's this about Gabbo?"

:)

[BeoLinker]

Thanks all for your comments; I'll be patient and wait for some info to come from the Sydney Show!

Frank: took a look at your site (from a link from automatedhome - I think) - good to see some pics taken in the field so to speak.

Cheers
Greg...