by Bob Archer | Aug 14, 2026 | Apex Technologies, Meridian Audio, News
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Apex Technologies Debuts Complete GUDE Systems Power Portfolio at CEDIA Expo 2026
First-ever showcase of the full GUDE Systems line gives integrators a comprehensive range of intelligent power distribution, protection, monitoring, and management solutions from Apex.
Denver, Colo. (August 2026) — Apex Technologies marks a major milestone in its relationship with GUDE Systems at CEDIA Expo 2026, presenting the complete GUDE Systems power portfolio for the first time at the Apex exhibit, Booth #4415. The showcase brings together GUDE’s intelligent power distribution, protection, environmental monitoring, and outlet-level control solutions as part of Apex’s expanding ecosystem of power and luxury cinema systems.
Apex has been introducing the residential integration market to GUDE Systems and its approach to intelligent power for several years. CEDIA Expo 2026 represents the next stage of that effort and reflects Apex’s continued investment in the two disciplines that form the foundation of every high-performance entertainment system: clean, intelligent power and reference-quality audio and video. From centralized power management and remote diagnostics to immersive audio, user-friendly cinema control, creative lighting, and innovative loudspeaker systems, Apex provides integrators with a comprehensive resource for designing virtually any residential power or luxury home cinema project.
“For high-performance home entertainment systems in particular, power is not simply a supporting component. Reliable, properly managed power can play an essential role in system performance, uptime, equipment protection, and long-term serviceability,” says Apex Technologies owner Ryan Donaher. “As residential systems incorporate more networked devices and increasingly sophisticated lighting and AV technologies, integrators also need greater visibility into the infrastructure supporting those systems. By offering a full family of GUDE Systems products, along with others in the Apex portfolio, integrators can select solutions appropriate to the requirements of each project while working with Apex as a single trusted resource for intelligent power.”
A Complete GUDE Systems Power Ecosystem for Residential Integration
Expo attendees will see at Booth #4415 GUDE Systems’ broad range of power solutions, including UL-approved IP-addressable PDUs, environmental monitoring, outlet-level control, and series-mode permanent surge protection in the line’s 1020 series. Along with Apex’s own power products, like the Apex Power Hub, Powered by Control Envy, the expanded GUDE Systems line gives integrators a choice of products for power protection, regulation, monitoring, and intelligent management across virtually any residential installation.
Apex’s Full Power and Performance Showcase at CEDIA Expo 2026
The GUDE Systems debut is part of Apex Technologies’ broader CEDIA Expo 2026 showcase of premium residential technologies spanning intelligent power, immersive audio and video, cinema control, creative lighting, and loudspeaker innovation. Key highlights at Booth #4415 include:
- New enhancements to the Apex Power Hub, Powered by Control Envy, including Secure Shareable Web Proxy technology for encrypted remote access to supported device interfaces, expanded network discovery, and enhanced remote monitoring and diagnostics.
- Demonstration of a new shareable interactive online demonstration platform for the Apex Cinema Hub, Powered by Control Envy. This industry-first feature allows integrators to put the Cinema Hub user interface experience directly into a prospective client’s hands before a system is installed. Using a browser-based interface, clients can experience the platform’s intuitive approach to controlling projectors, processors, lighting, content sources, and video playback.
Elsewhere on the CEDIA Expo show floor, technologies available through Apex will be demonstrated in several high-performance environments, including
- TPI Aerospace Movement Audio Technology for DVLED walls with Quantum Media Systems’ XDR5-8K Extreme LED Wall in Demo Room MR201HPA
- new Meridian Audio Reference loudspeakers, the DSP750 with Image Elevation technology, and the DSW15 15-inch active in-room subwoofer at the Just Video Walls exhibit, Booth #3000
- ProtoPixel creative digital pixel lighting within Sony’s immersive home theater demonstration at Booth #2120.
Where to See Apex Technologies at CEDIA Expo 2026
Visit Apex Technologies at Booth #4415 during CEDIA Expo 2026 to experience the latest innovations in intelligent power management, immersive home cinema, and integrated residential technology. Go to www.apex-tech.us for more info and contact info@apex-tech.us to connect with the team.
About Apex Technologies
Founded in 2020, Apex Technologies distributes cutting-edge audio-video and power management products from manufacturers at the highest end of the market. Brands include Meridian Audio, TPI Aerospace, Bel Air Cinema, ProtoPixel, 360 Power Quality, Innovolt, GUDE Systems and HDANYWHERE. Apex works tirelessly behind the scenes from project conception through installation and beyond to ensure that its partners can go about their business with ease. Visit apex-tech.us to learn more.
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by Bob Archer | Aug 14, 2026 | Apex Technologies, News
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Apex Technologies Unveils Major Power and Home Cinema Innovations at CEDIA Expo 2026
New secure shareable Web Proxy technology, shareable interactive Cinema Hub demonstrations, and the first complete GUDE Systems lineup deliver smarter deployment, proactive service, and greater sales opportunities for integrators.
Denver, Colo. (August 2026) — Apex Technologies returns to CEDIA Expo 2026 with an expanded lineup of premium power management and home cinema solutions, reinforcing its commitment to delivering complete, interoperable systems that simplify specification, installation, and long-term support for systems integrators and exceptional, reliable performance for their customers. At Booth #4415, dedicated power and cinema zones will showcase the latest innovations from Apex alongside a full lineup of best-in-class technology partners, including TPI Aerospace, Meridian Audio, ProtoPixel, HDAnywhere, Innovolt, 360 Power Quality and GUDE Systems.
The exhibition reflects Apex’s continued investment in the two disciplines that form the foundation of every high-performance entertainment system: clean, intelligent power and reference-quality audio and video. From centralized power management and remote diagnostics to immersive audio, user-friendly cinema control, creative lighting, and innovative loudspeaker systems, Apex offers integrators a comprehensive resource for designing virtually any residential power or home cinema project.
Highlights include the latest enhancements to the Apex Cinema Hub, Powered by Control Envy, now featuring a new shareable interactive online demonstration platform that allows integrators to present clients an intuitive browser-based control interface before a system is ever installed. Visitors can also explore Power Hub, Powered by Control Envy, now featuring a secure shareable Web Proxy technology for encrypted remote device access, expanded network discovery, and enhanced remote monitoring and diagnostics.
Beyond Apex’s own technologies, Apex will feature TPI’s Movement audio technology for DVLED Walls, Meridian Audio’s latest Reference loudspeakers and Image Elevation technology, creative digital pixel lighting from ProtoPixel, and intelligent power management solutions designed to improve system reliability while creating new recurring service opportunities for integrators.
“Power and cinema have always gone hand in hand,” says Ryan Donaher, owner of Apex Technologies. “Every exceptional home theater begins with a stable electrical foundation, and every premium power system deserves intelligent monitoring and management. At Apex, we’re continually expanding our family of solutions to give integrators powerful, versatile technologies that work together seamlessly, whether they’re designing a dedicated reference cinema, protecting an entire luxury residence, or delivering both. By bringing together best-in-class products under one roof, we’re helping our dealers simplify projects, improve performance, and grow their businesses.”
Major Updates to Apex Power Hub, Powered by Control Envy, and Cinema Hub, Powered by Control Envy
NEW Secure Shareable Web Proxy Provides Enhanced Network Visibility
Featured in the Apex Power Management Zone, inside Apex Technologies’ Booth (#4415), is the latest generation of the Power Hub, Powered by Control Envy, where visitors can experience a live demonstration of its new Secure Shareable Web Proxy technology. This breakthrough capability provides secure, encrypted remote access to supported device interfaces through a specially designed web proxy, eliminating the need for third-party remote desktop software while significantly enhancing both cybersecurity and remote tech support efficiency.
The new Secure Web Proxy transforms the Power Hub, Powered by Control Envy, from a centralized monitoring and diagnostics platform into a comprehensive, proactive remote monitoring and service solution. Combined with expanded network discovery, remote diagnostics, historical power analytics, and automated power sequencing, the platform gives dealers unprecedented visibility into both power and network infrastructure, enabling them to identify, diagnose, and often resolve issues before an on-site service call is required. Lutron Leap Integration is also included, allowing Lutron Keypad presses to control any number of automated schedules, PDUs, or PoE Switch outputs.
Also new is expanded hardware-agnostic support, allowing the Apex Power Hub, Powered by Control Envy, to monitor and manage leading third-party intelligent PDUs, including Middle Atlantic, BlueBOLT, SurgeX, and Snap One, as well as network switches from manufacturers, including Ruckus, Cisco, Ubiquity, and Netgear. The result is broader visibility across both power and network infrastructure, giving integrators a single platform for monitoring critical systems while leveraging existing hardware investments.
NEW Live Shareable Interactive Interface Demo
Helping integrators sell more systems, Apex has added a powerful new capability to its Cinema Hub, Powered by Control Envy: an interactive online demonstration platform that gives dealers and homeowners the industry’s first opportunity to experience the Cinema Hub interface through a fully functional virtual system on their mobile devices. Rather than relying on videos or static screenshots, users can explore the browser-based interface in real time, via a smartphone or tablet, providing an authentic preview of the customer experience before a system is ever installed.
The demonstration showcases Cinema Hub’s intuitive HTML5 interface and its ability to unify control of projectors, processors, lighting, content sources, and video playback within a single, streamlined platform. Compatible with smartphones, tablets, AVA remotes, and Crestron touch panels, the browser-based architecture delivers a consistent user experience while reducing installation complexity and simplifying long-term support for integrators.
Most importantly, the live demonstration reinforces one of the greatest advantages of the Cinema Hub, Powered by Control Envy: a dedicated programmer is NOT required for setup and deployment, making it easier than ever for integrators to demonstrate the platform’s simplicity, flexibility, and ease of use.
“Some of the innovations we’re introducing this year simply have to be seen to be appreciated,” adds Donaher. “Whether it’s securely accessing a processor through our new Web Proxy technology or interacting with Cinema Hub’s live virtual demo, these are capabilities that fundamentally change how dealers deploy, support, and demonstrate systems. They’re true experience moments.”
Apex Debuts Full Family of GUDE Systems Power Products
Making its debut at CEDIA Expo 2026 is Apex’s first-ever showcase of the complete GUDE Systems product portfolio for the residential market. Complementing the Apex Power Hub, Powered by Control Envy, and Cinema Hub, Powered by Control Envy, is the full family of GUDE Systems intelligent power distribution and protection solutions, including UL-approved IP-addressable PDUs, environmental monitoring, outlet-level control, and series-mode surge protection. Together, Apex and GUDE provide a comprehensive ecosystem for power protection, regulation, monitoring, and intelligent management across virtually any residential installation, giving integrators a complete portfolio of solutions from a single trusted source.
Other Key Product Demos
Apex Technologies will also showcase Movement, TPI Aerospace’s premium loudspeaker platform engineered specifically for direct-view LED (dvLED) displays. Using the patented TPI DVC Movement Controller, this category-defining system manipulates timing, gain, and wavefronts to create phantom audio channels perfectly aligned with the on-screen action. This innovative approach solves one of the biggest challenges facing systems integrators today: delivering accurate, immersive audio when loudspeakers cannot be placed behind large-format LED video walls. Attendees can experience the technology during a special demonstration pairing TPI Movement with Quantum Media Systems’ XDR4-8K Extreme LED Wall in Demo Room MR201HPA, showcasing how immersive multi-channel audio and native 8K video combine to create a true reference-quality dvLED cinema experience.
Products available from Apex Technologies will also be featured throughout CEDIA Expo. Visitors can experience Meridian Audio Reference loudspeakers, including the new DSP750 with Image Elevation technology and the DSW15 Active Subwoofer, at the Just Video Walls exhibit (Booth #3000).
ProtoPixel interactive digital pixel lighting will also be showcased inside Sony’s immersive home theater demonstration (Booth #2120), highlighting how expressive lighting enhances luxury residential entertainment environments.
Where to See Apex Technologies at CEDIA Expo 2026
Visit Apex Technologies at Booth #4415 during CEDIA Expo 2026 to experience the latest innovations in intelligent power management, immersive home cinema, and integrated residential technology. Go to www.apex-tech.us for more info and contact info@apex-tech.us to connect with the team.
About Apex Technologies
Founded in 2020, Apex Technologies distributes cutting-edge audio-video and power management products from manufacturers at the highest end of the market. Brands include Meridian Audio, TPI Aerospace, Bel Air Cinema, ProtoPixel, 360 Power Quality, Innovolt, GUDE Systems and HDANYWHERE. Apex works tirelessly behind the scenes from project conception through installation and beyond to ensure that its partners can go about their business with ease. Visit apex-tech.us to learn more.
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All products, product names, trademarks, and registrations mentioned are the property of their respective owners, all rights reserved.
by Bob Archer | Aug 14, 2026 | Apex Technologies, News
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Apex Technologies Debuts Industry-First Live, Interactive User Interface Demo for Award-Winning Apex Cinema Hub, Powered by Control Envy, at CEDIA Expo 2026
New shareable online demo lets clients experience the Apex Cinema Hub, Powered by Control Envy, before installation, showcasing its intuitive navigation and helping integrators sell more systems.
Denver, Colo. (August 2026) — Apex Technologies will introduce a powerful new way for integrators to demonstrate and sell intuitive home cinema control at CEDIA Expo 2026 (Booth #4415). The latest enhancement to the Apex Cinema Hub, Powered by Control Envy, is a shareable, fully interactive online demonstration platform that allows dealers and their clients to explore the navigation ease of the user interface in real time from virtually anywhere.
Rather than relying on videos, screenshots, or in-person presentations to communicate how a control system will look and feel, the new browser-based demo puts a fully functional virtual system directly into the hands of prospective customers. Using a smartphone or tablet, clients can experience firsthand how to use the Apex Cinema Hub, Powered by Control Envy, before a home cinema system is ever installed. They can see first-hand how the intuitive HTML5-based user interface brings control of projectors, processors, lighting, content sources, and video playback together within one streamlined environment. The new capability addresses a longstanding challenge for the custom integration industry: giving homeowners an authentic preview of their future control experience during the sales and design process.
Another advantage: Because the experience is browser-based and shareable, the integrator and homeowner do not need to be in the same location. A dealer can provide a client access to the demo via a QR code, allowing them to explore it independently or walk through the system together remotely.
“For years, our industry has relied primarily on screenshots and videos to show customers what a control system will be like to use, but that isn’t the same as actually experiencing it,” says Ryan Donaher, owner of Apex Technologies. “With the new Apex Cinema Hub, Powered by Control Envy, interactive demonstration, integrators can put a live interface directly into a customer’s hands before anything is installed. They can try it themselves and immediately understand how intuitive it is. Just as importantly, it gives us a much better way to communicate one of the biggest advantages of the Apex Cinema Hub, Powered by Control Envy: you don’t need a dedicated programmer to set it up and deploy it.”
The new Apex Cinema Hub, Powered by Control Envy, demo will be featured alongside the latest advancements to the Apex Power Hub, Powered by Control Envy, at the Apex Technologies ooth #4415) at CEDIA Expo 2026. The Apex Power Hub enhancements include Secure Shareable Web Proxy technology for encrypted remote access to supported device interfaces, expanded network discovery and hardware support, and enhanced remote monitoring and diagnostics.
Together, the Apex Cinema Hub, Powered by Control Envy, and the Apex Power Hub, Powered by Control Envy, reflect Apex’s focus on simplifying two critical areas of high-performance residential entertainment systems: intuitive cinema control and intelligent power and network management.
Apex’s Complete Technology Showcase, from the Booth and Beyond
Beyond the latest advancements to the Apex Cinema Hub, Powered by Control Envy, and the Apex Power Hub, Powered by Control Envy, CEDIA Expo 2026 also marks the first time Apex will showcase and offer GUDE Systems’ complete portfolio of enterprise-grade intelligent power monitoring and management solutions.
Elsewhere on the Expo show floor, demonstrations of other products available from Apex include:
- TPI Aerospace Movement Audio Technology for DVLED walls, demonstrated with Quantum Media Systems’ XDR4-8K Extreme LED Wall in Demo Room MR201HPA.
- Meridian Audio new Reference loudspeakers, DSP750 with Image Elevation technology, and the new DSW15 Active in-room 15” Subwoofer at the Just Video Walls exhibit (Booth #3000).
- ProtoPixel creative digital pixel lighting solution inside Sony’s immersive home theater demonstration (Booth #2120).
Where to See Apex Technologies at CEDIA Expo 2026
Visit Apex Technologies at Booth #4415 during CEDIA Expo 2026 to experience the latest innovations in intelligent power management, immersive home cinema, and integrated residential technology. Go to www.apex-tech.us for more info and contact info@apex-tech.us to connect with the team.
About Apex Technologies
Founded in 2020, Apex Technologies distributes cutting-edge audio-video and power management products from manufacturers at the highest end of the market. Brands include Meridian Audio, TPI Aerospace, Bel Air Cinema, ProtoPixel, 360 Power Quality, Innovolt, GUDE Systems and HDANYWHERE. Apex works tirelessly behind the scenes from project conception through installation and beyond to ensure that its partners can go about their business with ease. Visit apex-tech.us to learn more.
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Katye McGregor Bennett, KMB Communications, (406) 446-1283, katye@kmbcomm.com
All products, product names, trademarks, and registrations mentioned are the property of their respective owners, all rights reserved.
by Bob Archer | Aug 14, 2026 | Apex Technologies, News
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Apex Technologies Showcases Major Power Hub Advancements and Expanding Ecosystem at CEDIA Expo 2026
New Secure Shareable Web Proxy technology, expanded hardware-agnostic support, and enhanced remote service capabilities headline Apex’s largest Power Hub update to date.
Denver, Colo. (August 2026) — Apex Technologies will showcase its latest innovations at CEDIA Expo 2026 (Booth #4415), highlighting significant advancements to the Apex Power Hub, Powered by Control Envy, alongside the new Apex Cinema Hub capabilities and an expanded portfolio of premium residential technologies.
The exhibition reflects Apex’s continued investment in the two disciplines that form the foundation of every high-performance entertainment system: clean, intelligent power and reference-quality audio and video. From centralized power management and remote diagnostics to immersive audio, user-friendly cinema control, creative lighting, and innovative loudspeaker systems, Apex offers integrators a comprehensive resource for designing virtually any residential power or luxury home cinema project.
The centerpiece of this year’s exhibition, however, is the next-generation of the Apex Power Hub, Powered by Control Envy, introducing breakthrough remote support capabilities that fundamentally change how dealers monitor, manage, and service installed systems.
Secure Shareable Web Proxy Brings Unmatched Visibility to Power and Network Health
Making its CEDIA Expo debut, Secure Shareable Web Proxy is an all-new feature that enables secure, encrypted remote access to supported device interfaces directly through the Apex Power Hub, Powered by Control Envy platform. Unlike traditional support methods that rely on third-party remote desktop software and can expose a technician’s computer or customer’s network, this feature creates an encrypted tunnel directly to supported devices. Systems integrators can access a device’s native browser interface remotely, providing a more secure and efficient approach to system management, support, and service.
Together with expanded network discovery, remote diagnostics, historical power analytics, automated power sequencing, and monitoring, the Apex Power Hub, Powered by Control Envy, provides dealers with a unified view of critical power and network infrastructure. This enables integrators to identify, diagnose, and often resolve issues remotely—frequently eliminating the need for an on-site service call.
The result is faster troubleshooting, simpler commissioning, stronger cybersecurity for integrators and homeowners, and a powerful foundation for proactive managed services and recurring revenue.
“The Apex Power Hub has evolved well beyond intelligent power management,” says Ryan Donaher, owner of Apex Technologies. “By combining secure remote device access, network discovery, hardware-agnostic monitoring, and proactive diagnostics into a single platform, the new Secure Shareable Web Proxy fundamentally transforms remote support workflows, giving integrators a smarter way to support their clients while creating valuable recurring service opportunities. Secure Shareable Web Proxy is one of those innovations that’s difficult to fully appreciate until you see it in action, which is exactly what we’ll be demonstrating at our booth throughout CEDIA Expo.”
Expanded Hardware-Agnostic Platform
Another significant enhancement of the Apex Power Hub, Powered by Control Envy, is expanded hardware support, which now includes open integration with intelligent PDUs from Middle Atlantic, BlueBOLT, SurgeX, and Snap One, as well as managed network switches from Ruckus, Cisco, Ubiquiti, and Netgear. The result is broader visibility across critical system infrastructure, allowing integrators to leverage existing hardware investments while managing power and network performance from a single, centralized platform.
Lutron LEAP integration is also now supported, allowing Lutron keypad presses to trigger automated schedules, intelligent PDU functions, and PoE switch outputs for expanded system automation.
Apex’s Complete Technology Showcase, from the Booth and Beyond
Beyond the latest advancements to the Apex Power Hub, Powered by Control Envy, visitors to Booth #4415 can also experience a new shareable interactive online demonstration platform for Apex’s intuitive home cinema control platform, the Apex Cinema Hub, Powered by Control Envy. CEDIA Expo 2026 also marks the first time Apex will showcase and offer GUDE Systems’ complete portfolio of enterprise-grade intelligent power monitoring and management solutions.
Elsewhere on the Expo show floor, demonstrations of other products available from Apex include:
- TPI Aerospace Movement Audio Technology for DVLED walls, demonstrated with Quantum Media Systems’ XDR4-8K Extreme LED Wall in Demo Room MR201HPA.
- Meridian Audio new Reference loudspeakers, DSP750 with Image Elevation technology, and the new DSW15 in-room 15” Active Subwoofer at the Just Video Walls exhibit (Booth #3000).
- ProtoPixel creative digital pixel lighting solution inside Sony’s immersive home theater demonstration (Booth #2120).
Advancing the Future of Power and Cinema
The Apex Technologies solutions highlighted throughout Expo reinforce the company’s commitment to advancing two disciplines at the heart of exceptional entertainment environments: intelligent power and reference-quality cinema. Through continuous innovation that simplifies installation, elevates system performance and long-term reliability, and creates new business opportunities, Apex is building an open, forward-thinking ecosystem that empowers integrators to design, deploy, and support extraordinary residential entertainment experiences.
Where to See Apex Technologies at CEDIA Expo 2026
Visit Apex Technologies at Booth #4415 during CEDIA Expo 2026 to experience the latest innovations in intelligent power management, immersive home cinema, and integrated residential technology. Go to www.apex-tech.us for more info and contact info@apex-tech.us to connect with the team.
About Apex Technologies
Founded in 2020, Apex Technologies distributes cutting-edge audio-video and power management products from manufacturers at the highest end of the market. Brands include Meridian Audio, TPI Aerospace, Bel Air Cinema, ProtoPixel, 360 Power Quality, Innovolt, GUDE Systems and HDANYWHERE. Apex works tirelessly behind the scenes from project conception through installation and beyond to ensure that its partners can go about their business with ease. Visit apex-tech.us to learn more.
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Katye McGregor Bennett, KMB Communications, (406) 446-1283, katye@kmbcomm.com
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by Bob Archer | Aug 12, 2026 | Kordz, News
August 12, 2026 — Kordz, a global leader in professional-grade AV connectivity, will showcase its R.4 48Gbps Rack and Marine Passive HDMI Cable at CEDIA Expo 2026, September 1-4, in Denver, Colo. Engineered specifically for mission-critical rack and marine applications, the R.4 represents the latest evolution of the company’s high-performance, installation-friendly HDMI portfolio.
Built as the successor to Kordz’ popular R.3 18Gbps HDMI Cable, the R.4 supports the full 48Gbps data rate, enabling transmission of uncompressed 8K video and the complete HDMI 2.1 feature set, including eARC, VRR, and QMS. Designed for environments where failure is not an option, it incorporates significant advances in shielding, mechanical stability, cable construction, and safety compliance. Every cable is also independently performance-tested and certified to the DPL Labs Enhanced 48Gbps Reference Standard, and comes backed by the Kordz lifetime warranty, ensuring reliable interoperability across real-world HDMI systems.
“The R.4 is purpose-built for integrators who require absolute confidence in critical HDMI infrastructure,” says Kordz Managing Director, James Chen. “It reflects a focused engineering approach to real installation challenges, such as mechanical stability, EMI control, airflow, and compliance, while ensuring systems remain future-ready.”
For rack installations, the R.4 features a compact die-cast connector assembly, a slimmer cable diameter, and 0.3-meter (1ft) length increments from 0.3m (1ft) to 3.0m(9’10”), supporting clean cable management, improved airflow, and efficient routing in high-density equipment racks. A full-metal internal connector housing combined with a class-leading 95% coverage copper braid over a 125% coverage foil shield provides exceptional EMI rejection, helping maintain signal integrity in electrically noisy environments.
Marine installations benefit from a secure 2kg retention HDMI connector designed to withstand constant vibration and movement, along with a full LSZH cable construction that meets IEC60332, IEC60754, and IEC61034 requirements for low-smoke, zero-halogen performance. These features make the R.4 ideally suited for marine and other compliance-driven installations where enhanced fire safety and long-term reliability are essential.
Demonstrating the Strength of High-Quality Cabling
The R.4 is just one example of Kordz’ commitment to engineering cabling solutions that combine installation-friendly design with uncompromising performance. At CEDIA Expo, attendees can also experience this philosophy in action with Kordz’ popular “Cables that hold their own” demonstration. Kordz displays the 20kg pull strength of its PRO4 Active Optical HDMI Cable by using it to suspend a full box of Cat6 cable while simultaneously powering a live TV. Despite its ultra-slim 4.7mm diameter, PRO4 delivers 48Gbps uncompressed bandwidth up to 100 metres and is certified to the DPL Labs Enhanced 48G Reference Standard, proving that integrators can have it all in one cable: strength, flexibility, and performance.
Where to See Kordz at ISE 2026
The Kordz R.4 48Gbps Rack and Marine Passive HDMI Cable and PRO4 Active Optical HDMI Cable will be showcased at CEDIA Expo 2026, Booth #3032, and are available now. For more product information and to find your nearest distributor, visit www.kordz.com.
About Kordz
Kordz is the connectivity brand for integrators, by integrators. A multi-award-winning global industry leader in professional-grade connectivity products, Kordz’ team of seasoned former integrators is on a mission to ‘Kordzify’ and optimise technology for professionals by designing, engineering and manufacturing products that deliver ease and profitability through a seamless installation experience with high-performance results that today’s tech-savvy end-users expect. With a wide range of robust, fast and effective solutions backed by expert technical support, Kordz helps integrators around the world meet the evolving cabling requirements of a diverse range of residential and commercial environments. For more information about Kordz, please visit kordz.com and follow the company @kordzglobal on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
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