December 2022 | Volume 30 | No. 12 CONTENTS DEPARTMENTS 6 NEAT-O! Acoustical treatment package jazzes up Atmos theater aesthetics. 8 INDUSTRY PULSE Lutron to Build 145K Square Foot Shade Facility Snap One Acquires Parasol 2022 IoT/Connected Product Awards 20 COVER STORY CE PROFILE: All the Right Notes 20 Architechnology Designs evolves from AV to lighting and electrical while serving high-end clients like music icon Clive Davis. By Jason Knott 26 34 2022 CE Pro Masters Earns Elite Status The 10th annual class of CE Pro Masters recognizes eight custom integration industry veterans noted for their years of dedication. By Deborah Smith & Jason Knott Get Your Feet Wet with Water-Based Business Opportunities In the fi rst of two installments, we explore why custom integrators can benefi t from adding bidet seats and smart toilets, as well as water management and water fi ltration to their portfolios. By Orrin Charm + PRODUCT GUIDE Turn to page 42 to peruse this issue's special Product Guide and see the latest solutions from leading manufacturers serving the custom electronics industry. 2 | CE Pro December 2022 VIEW POINTS FROM THE EDITOR 4 Start selling the idea of a career path early By Arlen Schweiger HDMI CORNER 18 Why Hail Marys don't work in long run By DPL Labs FIELD TEST 58 PSB M4U 8 MKII headphones By Andrew Nichols Masters 14 16 NETWORKING+ HOME CONTROL Matter Spec Offi cially Released Orro Suspends Most Business Operations Josh.ai Integrates with Somfy Security Corner 56 CHANNEL HTSA Announces Return of 'Lightapalooza' HTA Celebrates 5 Years ADI Opens New ECD Branch in Austin Southeast Reps High-Tech Network, Coresential Merge 60 PRODUCTS 64 BY THE NUMBERS Business Management & Proposal Design Software 12 WELLSCAPES Natufi a Indoor Gardens Can Seed Wellness Conversations 14 AUDIO+VIDEO Lithe Audio Debuts Allin-One Speakers to U.S. CEDIA/CTA Group Revise Audio Design Recommended Practices 12 cepro.comhttp://www.Josh.ai http://www.cepro.com