Having a big screen and big sound in a large open area or multi-purpose environment is no longer a problem when the system is designed by a custom specialist such as Integrated Technologies Australia. The design and decor of the room remains untouched and comes alive at the touch of a button to entertain your family and friends.

Many consumer electronics companies have recognised that architects, designers and homeowners don’t want to have their living spaces dominated by electronics and technology. with many living spaces featuring open areas and large glass windows that have in the past  been unsuitable or more challenging for the integration of  electronics and entertainment.

Invisible Speakers

Today, speakers are available that are literally invisible. During the construction phase, speakers are installed into the wall or ceiling framework and are skillfully plastered over and painted, leaving a wall of sound without big and unsightly speaker boxes or the traditional tell-tale perforated speaker grills seen on many ceilings or walls. Other speaker systems are available that use custom fabric panels that feature the client’s own art or pictures as digital artwork creating a custom soundwall.

Modern flush mounted in-ceiling speakers have evolved considerably from those we have become used to in the past. In-ceiling speakers of today can have a very low profile by being almost frameless with only a fine mesh grill visible.

Unobtrusive Vision

Televisions of today are no longer big and bulky as the large CRT type televisions of yesterday. Most manufacturers are very conscience of aesthetics and have designed their plasma and LCD televisions to look fantastic. With televisions ranging for small and compact to large and impressive, the only issue you will be faced with is ‘how big’. Televisions today are all screen and only a few centimetres deep.

For the television that needs to be concealed, a range of specialised brackets and lifts are available for custom installation. Brackets are available to mount onto walls freeing up cabinet space. Other brackets pivot to allow movement within the room for more flexible viewing. Motorised brackets allow automated movement that can be triggered by advanced system controllers without any effort at the touch of a single button for the ultimate convienience.

For projection systems, screens can retract vertically from a ceiling space with higher quality screens having appropriate tensioning mechanisms for a smooth and flat surface. Other types of screen lifts allow for the screen to lift upwards out of a cabinet or floor space as a solution for more challenging installations.

Projectors can be ceiling mounted or mounted within a lift housing that allows them to be retracted into the ceiling space when not used. Various retractable lift systems include vertical ‘elevator’ type and ‘trap door’ type system depending on the system most suitable for the application.

An expert custom installer such as Integrated Technologies Australia will provide detailed advise for the selection of the best solution for your project.

Advanced Control

Traditionally, individual equipment remote control had to be pointed directly at the equipment requiring control. With many system being controlled by multiple controllers, advanced systems controllers are now available that consolidate all of your controllers into a single easy-to-use controller that can operate your equipment from a remote location without need ing to be pointed directly at the equipment.

Todays system controllers can feature simple, interactive touch screens that when programmed correctly enable the user to navigate and control their electronic systems with minimal button presses. Advanced systems can easily integrate other electronic system in and around a home including lighting, blinds, irrigation and many others.

With a touch of a button your room can be perfectly set-up for your viewing pleasure instantly turning a multi-purpose room into an intimate home theatre and entertaining environment.

Integrated Living

With the combination of expert design, advanced technology, skilled installation and forward thinking, entertainment and home theatre system can co-exist in any home environment.

When building a new home or performing a major renovation it is most ideal to engage a qualified home integration designer who will correctly identify your needs and requirements taking into full account the architectual and interior design elements of the home.

Integrated Technologies Australia are an awarding winning CEDIA (Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association member) member with unique processes that allow for the hassle free implimentation of electronics and technology throughout a home truning it into an entertainment marvel – Tomorrow’s living today.

This article was originally provided by Simon Lakey for IntegratedTechnologiesAustralia.com.au