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Professional Residential/Commercial Technology Integration
CMCA services focus on controlling your whole house, inside and out. Our involvement before the initial construction phase can offer additional possibilities for each sub-system. We specialize in listening to your requirements, exploring any options you've been considering, and informing you of other design features to consider. Our focus is to blend technology & innovation without making it the focal point of your room.
Residential:
CMCA works closely with Homeowners, Architects, Builders and Developers. We continuously research new forms of technology.
Commercial:
CMCA services include installation for restaurants, bars, corporate, schools, etc. Ethernet network, phone, fax, VoiP (Voice over Internet Protocol) phones, surveillance systems, video and/or audio distribution.
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What cables should I have installed in my home?
This is an essential question that you should be asking yourself. When you hire someone in any profession, make sure they want to do the job correctly... the first time. Installing multiple cables requires more time and effort. Some people don't want to do extra work. Ask them what cables and how many they will install. Ask them to show you an existing system. If you leave the decision up to them, you will get the minimum.
Look at the back of your dvd player, tv, cablebox, surround receiver. Then ask yourself, "Do I plan to use a cablebox or dss box to tune in channels? What if i want to hang my tv on the wall? Where will these box(es) be located? What video signals do I need at each television site? Can I change/upgrade in the future? Your answers should include some of the following. composite video and/or High Definition (HD) video, stereo analog audio, digital audio, Infra-red (IR), and your speakers?"
Many experienced installers install 2 RG6 and 2 CAT5E cables and say it's "future-proof". But this is a poor design that leads to frustration when you try to use these cables. Typically these cables are installed in a small inwall enclosure, and cut off too short. This design requires converters/compressors to send HD video and/or audio over CAT5E. Converters are not cheap, are required at both ends of the cable. They also add complexity to your system, may introduce signal degradation and signal interference.
You really need to set a game plan. Here is a checklist that you can check your house for its capability. Cables are typically marked with the "RG6", "18/2", etc. as noted below.
- three RG6 for an HD video signal (typically called component video - red, green, blue connectors on dvd players, cablebox, dss, HD cablebox, XBOX360, etc.)
- one RG6 for composite video (yellow cable on dvd players, vcr. TVs typically require both HD and composite video signals to accommodate both newer and older audio/video sources)
- one shielded 18/2 (18 gauge, 2 conductor) cable for IR (control hidden sources via remote control)
- one 16/2 for each speaker (or 16/4 for a pair of bookshelf, inwall, or inceling speakers)
- two RG6 for stereo analog audio and compression fittings instead of soldering (if your listening to your tv speakers and not external speakers)
- one RG6 for digital audio (for surround receivers)
- one CAT5E for network devices (computer, printers, power over ethernet (POE) devices like some touchpanels or wireless access points)
- one CAT5E for phone/fax
- one 18/2 for each doorbell
- one 18/6 for each thermostat
- one CAT5E for each outdoor temperature/humidity sensor
- one or more CAT5E for future devices
- one fiber optic for computers, future devices
All of these cables are needed for products that exist today. New cables may be introduced to accommodate future products or added functionality. New refrigerators in 2008 are talking about adding a flush TV in the door, Touchpanel control, Internet capabilities, Barcode scanner to scan inventory and reordering via Peapod. Some microwaves and ovens are also pursuing the Barcode and Internet capabilities for auto programming capabilities. Remember you can install more cable later, but holes will be cut, patching, painting, and cleanup will cost about 5 times as much.
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A finished room should have prewired location(s) for future upgrades or new technology.
Above is a picture of a cables installed behind a rack of equipment required to distribute video & audio throughout the home. |
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Service Descriptions:
Custom Design
Our years of experience with Control Systems including Lighting Control Design, Custom Millwork AutoCad © Drawings, Theater Design with Acoustical Treatment can be utilized to streamline your residential control system.
Home Theater and Media Rooms
With a dedicated Home Theater or Media Room, the “Theater” experience can be brought to the comforts of you're own home. Surround sound brings the family together and helps the movie come to life for an experience that awakens the senses. Custom Acoustical Treatments can bring your Theater Sound System to its peak performance.
Technology-Based Assistance
Technology-based assistance can monitor automatic door(s). Status of open, closed, lock, unlocked can be accessed from your whole house control system. For example, light switches that were originally installed too high, are relocated or lighting keypads are added in a more convenient location...(more)
Control Systems
Sophisticated controllers lie at the heart of every home automation solution. These sleek, elegant, and powerful components make it possible to control and automate virtually any home function, including home theater, lighting, security, temperature, and more. Control features enable each A/V device to be routed to any room in the house (See audio & video distribution for more).
Lighting Control
Lighting Control Systems give the homeowner the power to enhance the beauty of their home and decor by providing endless variety of room or whole house lighting scenes, including "all lights off"! Control keypads provide a simplistic look by combining the functions of many standard switches and dimmers into a single control.
Network Systems & Computers
With a computer network in your home, all computers can share file and Internet access. With network sharing capabilities, all computers can utilize a single printer, access files stored on different computers, and share broadband Internet access. This saves you time and money.
Matrix Audio Distribution
With Audio Distribution, audio components such as portable MP3 players, MP3 servers, CD changers, XM Radio, FM Radio, AM Radio can be shared throughout the home audio system. This eliminates the need for moving equipment around or stacking equipment in each room. Listen to your favorite audio in any room.
Matrix Video Distribution
With High Definition Video Distribution, video system components, such as a DVD changer or Cablebox are shared throughout the home. This eliminates the need for moving equipment around or stacking equipment in each room. Access any of your sources like a DVD changer from any television in the home. Watch your favorite video device in any room.
Phone Systems
With a phone system, calls in your home can be routed to their intended location with ease. Phone systems add convenience of digital voice mail, caller ID, call forwarding, and many other features which enhance the communication experience. Also, prepare your home for Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP). Internet phone numbers should be the wave of the future.
CATV/DSS System
Our CATV (Cable TV) and DSS (Digital Satellite System) along with additional prewires, can allow you flexibility for future upgrades for Distributed Audio/Video and other emerging technologies.
Motorized Window Treatments
With controllable shading systems, you will use your window treatments all the time and enjoy the full benefits of all your windows every day.
HVAC Control
With smart thermostats as a part of your home automation system, you can have the same flexibility and control with heating and cooling, as with your other systems.
Access Control
Access Control can eliminate the need for keys by using advanced biometric recognition systems. Or Access Control can simply allow you to lock or unlock doors from anywhere in the home.
Surveillance Systems
Home & Business Surveillance systems can include vandel resistant cameras, discrete hidden cameras, wireless cameras, analog or digital video recording, web access, video multiplexor for multiple camera viewing, video distribution allows for camera(s) to be viewed on any television in the home.
Power Protection
Power Protection includes, Battery Backup, Surge Protection, Noise Filtering, and Voltage regulation. Keep your key components operational when extreme power variations occur. Learn more about a UPS without voltage regulation and a UPS with voltage regulation.
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Millwork Design
Control Systems
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