SAVANT® REVOLUTIONIZES LUXURY HOME ENTERTAINMENT WITH END-TO-END IP VIDEO AND AUDIO PRODUCT LINEUP

From source to TV and loudspeakers, the performance and scalability of a comprehensive video and audio-over-IP solution creates new opportunities for integrators to deliver unparalleled home entertainment to their clients

HYANNIS, MASS. — November 27th, 2017 — Savant, a leader in smart home technology, has announced today the addition of new products in the Savant IP product line, bringing custom installers new options to deliver superior video and audio quality throughout the home. The Savant IP lineup has established a completely new category in the home entertainment market, delivering access to nearly limitless content along with the sparkling clarity of high-resolution digital formats.

Complete IP-based Entertainment Solution Now Available

Savant has begun shipping their new IP Video products, an ultra-high-performance pixel-perfect 4K video over IP switching platform that will give Savant integrators worldwide a competitive advantage, delivering premium distributed A/V content to their residential and commercial clients. The new switching platform delivers 4K/60 4:4:4 HDR video distribution over IP with zero frame latency, leveraging Savant’s rich history in telecom to deliver the most advanced high-speed scalable IP entertainment solution imaginable. Integration professionals will appreciate the convenience of a centralized 10GbE switch, enabling high-bandwidth Ethernet connectivity throughout the project. The video and audio distribution capability of this new switch cost effectively meets the demand for the highest quality experience across any job size, with scalability only limited by the size of the network, allowing installations of from 2 - 128 zones or more. New products in the lineup include the Savant IP Video 4 and 8 input video transmitters as well as Savant IP Video output receivers available with either fiber or copper as an option.

New IP Audio Products Now Available

Savant’s IP Audio lineup is expanding to become the ultimate home entertainment product family, including the Savant IP Audio 50 (simply a renamed version of Savant’s highly successful Pro Audio 4), the company’s first scalable, wired, all-in-one music solution. Brand new to the lineup is the Savant IP Audio 125, a higher wattage amplifier/audio distribution system. The IP Audio 125 delivers all the functionality of the IP Audio 50, but with 125 watts per channel for dynamic audio reproduction; ample power to drive clear sound into large spaces such as outdoor entertainment. The IP Audio 125 also includes additional control ports for added installation flexibility in nearly any imaginable application. Savant IP Audio products include built-in streaming, distribution and amplification for the ultimate entertainment experience.

For the ultimate in system configuration flexibility, the Savant IP Audio lineup features an array of preamp-level audio inputs and outputs, further expanding the entertainment options Savant Integrators can offer their clients. The new Savant IP Audio 8 output and IP Audio 7 input modules allow audio to be distributed to and from remote areas of a property without the need for home run audio cables. Simply plug either module into the IP network to add audio to any room. Offering incredible flexibility in deployment, up to 16 Savant IP Audio units can be interconnected using the AVB 802.1 IEEE standard, expanding the range to as many as 96 listening zones for a synchronized, whole-home audio experience. Additionally, the unmatched installation flexibility of Savant’s IP Audio platform make it ideally suited for either new construction or retrofit applications.

All Access Music

With all Savant IP Audio systems, users can enjoy premium sound quality along with intuitive system control straight from the Savant Pro App, Pro Remote, or Touch in-wall control screens. The Savant IP Audio 125 includes a single stream of Savant Music and also includes AirPlay support.

“Delivering a superior control and entertainment experience through innovation has always been our goal here at Savant” said Robert Madonna, CEO of Savant. “With the expanded IP Video and Audio product lineup, we have created a tremendous opportunity for our integrators to offer best-in-class performance and scalability for their clients.”

Savant new IP products are available now.

For more information on Savant, visit savant.com

About Savant: Savant Systems, Inc is a recognized leader in home control and automation, and one of the fastest-growing smart home companies in the luxury and mid-markets. Savant’s powerful Pro technology brings together the four pillars of automation – climate, lighting, entertainment and energy – together in a single application interface for the homeowner. This comprehensive whole-home control system, available through iOS and Android, delivers the premiere experience in all of home automation and is available through Magnolia Design Centers and Savant’s global network of Authorized Integrators. Learn more at www.savant.com.

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