http://www.audioholics.com/tweaks/home-wiring-construction/rss.xml Do you really want to know what it takes to get inside of a home and make it ready for an audio video or whole house audio system? We'll share the tips and tricks that will get you acclimated to what it takes to do it right. hourly 12 2006-12-01T00:00 http://www.audioholics.com/static/logo.jpg http://www.audioholics.com/ http://www.audioholics.com/tweaks/home-wiring-construction/whole-house-wiring-basics-4 Welcome to the fourth installment of our continuing exploration of signal distribution for the residential installation. In part one, we explored various aspects of multi-room and/or multi-zone media design and implementation. Part two expanded our examination to include quality transport of analog video signals. Part three explored the distribution of digital video signals; HDMI and DVI-D. In this installment, we’ll examine one of the oldest of the distribution disciplines – and one that can give you the most trouble.... joe 2007-07-17T00:00:00+00:00 Tech Article http://www.audioholics.com/tweaks/home-wiring-construction/heat-buildup-and-your-components If you want to ensure that your expensive electronic components enjoy a long and full product life cycle, you must make sure to keep them operating at a comfortable, cool temperature. The number one factor that kills electronic components is overheating. Even short of an outright meltdown, excessive heat causes electronic components to function less reliably and reduces their overall life span. Bo Dragsdahl 2007-04-14T21:57:27+00:00 Tech Article http://www.audioholics.com/tweaks/home-wiring-construction/whole-house-wiring-basics-part-3 In part one of Whole House Wiring Basics we explored various aspects of multi-room and/or multi-zone media design and implementation. Part two expanded our examination to include quality transport of analog video signals such as component, s-video and composite from point-to-point. There are three more disciplines we must master if we are to be able to create a useful, high-performance audio/video installation; digital video distribution, control system infrastructure and MATV/CATV design and installation. Let’s save the best for last, shall we? In this installment we’ll focus on the burgeoning need for digital video signal distribution. joe 2007-02-01T09:58:05+00:00 Tech Article http://www.audioholics.com/tweaks/home-wiring-construction/whole-house-wiring-basics-part-2 In our last installment of Whole House Wiring Basics we explored the hottest business sector in entertainment electronics today: the implementation of multi-room and/or multi-zone media functionality in the home or office. What is multi-room? Simply put, it is a system that can deliver one source to multiple locations simultaneously. In contrast, then, a multi-zone installation is a system that can deliver more than one source simultaneously to multiple locations. joe 2005-09-01T00:00:00+00:00 Tech Article http://www.audioholics.com/tweaks/home-wiring-construction/whole-house-wiring-basics One of the hottest business sectors associated with consumer electronics today is the distribution of audio, video and control signals throughout the home or office. Multi-room multi-zone is a mantra that is heard from the architect's offices to the builder's model, from electricians to data network specialists. As with so much in life, there are several levels of distribution from "bare bones" functional to extravagant touch-panel control, from background music to multi-room discrete surround sound. joe 2005-03-15T00:00:00+00:00 Tech Article