NuVo has added support for Last.fm and Rhapsody music service to their Music Port and Music Port Elite audio systems.
From the press release:
“NuVo Technologies has announced the addition of music subscription services Last.fm and Rhapsody to the list of internet-based streaming audio providers accessible through their award-winning Music Port and Music Port Elite devices.
A clever service for music enthusiasts, Last.fm assesses a listener’s musical taste through the individual’s song selections (both online and digitally stored on the user’s computer or other devices), and uses that profile to then recommend new music from its own vast and varied catalog. Accessing this service through the four simultaneous source streams of the Music Port components offers NuVo customers not only additional variety, but also an interactive way to further engage with music.
Additionally, the inclusion of Rhapsody, the #1 online music subscription service which hosts a still-growing catalog of over 13 million songs, continues the line’s efforts to provide end users with a limitless music selection, through a single easy-to-navigate component.”
Access to these additional features requires the latest versions of NuVo firmware.
The NuVo Music Port app is available for free in the Apple App Store. Previously retailing for $99.99, you can now download the app at no charge.
German-based company Behringer is bridging the gap between electronic gizmos and water with it’s new floating bluetooth speaker called the Splash 100. It’ll cost $99 when it comes out later this year and will allegedly have a 230-foot range and work for 3.5 hours off a single charge.
Crestron announced yesterday that its new line of ENERGY STAR® qualified high-output commercial amplifiers are now available. The exclusive AMP Series amplifiers help meet energy savings objectives and green initiatives without sacrificing audio performance. Designed for high-end audio performance, energy efficiency, and versatility in a wide variety of settings, Crestron AMP Series amplifiers offer more than twice the power of other amps in its class and are ideal for commercial environments where many speakers need to be run from one amplifier.
SpeakerCraft’s new Profile Series speaker is now shipping.
SpeakerCraft’s description of the product:
“Through precise engineering and with the use of Neodymium magnets, the Profile series is little more than a shadow on the wall or ceiling. Although there is still a flange to cover the rough edge of the drywall after the hole has been cut, the final appearance is all grille with only the slightest edge to create a smooth, finished result.”
At this year’s CEDIA Expo, SpeakerCraft announced three new speaker lines — the retro Roots line, the “invisible” Seamless line that installs behind drywall, and a line of flangeless in-ceiling/in-wall speakers called Profile.
Nirv, SpeakerCraft’s whole-house A/V system, also made an appearance.
Home Automation Inc announced today that two of their entertainment products have received recognition from CustomRetailer magazine and Residential Systems magazine, and that HAI’s Snap-Link Mobile for iPhone received an award from Security Products magazine.
The new HAI Dock, which turns your iPhone or iPod into a wireless music server for a distributed audio system, received a 2011 EXC!TE Award while Residential Systems magazine recognized the Hi-Fi 2 distributed audio system as a Finalist for the 2011 RESI Award in the Integrated Product Family category.
Security Products magazine recognized Snap-Link Mobile for iPhone with a 2011 New Product of the Year award.
“HAI is delighted that our entertainment and remote access solutions continue to receive recognition from custom integrator magazines like CustomRetailer, Residential Systems, and Security Products”, explained HAI Associate Director of Marketing, Greg Rhoades. “We look forward to showcasing our award-winning products in Booth 427 at CEDIA.”
Nuvo’s Grand Concerto multi-room audio system will allow you to have up to 16 zones of audio that are fully controllable. The sleek audio keypads allow you to search through your audio sources and set the volume in every zone. The kids can listen to their iPod through the Nuvo Wired iPod Dock in the rec room while you listen to Sirius radio through your Dual AM/FM Sirius Ready Tuner in the kitchen. If you’re throwing a party, simply set your multi-room audio system to “Party Mode” and enjoy music throughout the entire house. Even outside, the SpeakerCraft OE5 One speakers are weather resistant and complement any patio décor. Get the entertainment without the hassle!
Good news for anyone with a NuVo Music Port Music Server, the Mac version of the Music Port Sync Tool is now available!Now your iTunes library will automatically populate the NuVo Music Port.
To download the new sync tool, from the Music Port (MPS4 or MPS4-E) config download new firmware version 3.0.9448.0 for the MPS4 or 3.0.9449.0 for the MPS4-E. After installation, select the new option under “Other Software” to “Install the Music Port Sync for Mac” from the config page.
Note: If an MPS4 is using a firmware older than 3.0.8083.55, updating to version 3.0.9448.0 will require a re-sync for library content previously loaded to the Music Port.
Have questions about how to add this tool to your Music Server? Call our support team at 800-610-5280 or email them at support@milehighautomation.com
Mile High Automation is proud to announce that NuVo’s Essentia E6G whole home audio system is now compatible with our two most customer-pleasing control options: the dual gang OLED Control Pad (NV-I8GCP) and the LCD Color Touch Pad (NV-CTP36)!
This gives our customers even more flexibility and choice!
Mile High Automation carries the full line of Nuvo multi-room audio sytems. To learn more about multi-room audio click here or give us a call at 800.610.5280.
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