Industry Focus

What Do You Mean By The Converging Entertainment Technology, Music Products, and Electronic Systems Industry?

Not long ago, entertainment technology, music products, and electronic systems were three separate businesses. A variety of market factors has changed that. Today, they are converging into one multi-faceted global industry. Even the distinctions between commercial and residential applications and markets are blurry. How you see the industry depends on your perspective. From our vantage point, the industry continues to become unified in its diversity. A paradox? Consider the following definitions of each industry sub-segment:

Entertainment Technology

Entertainment Technology For creation and delivery of entertainment, from music and movies to theater, dance, and sports, live and recorded. Application categories include:

• Recording and Post Production
• Broadcasting
• Sound Reinforcement
• Live Event Production
• Staging and Rigging
• Lighting and Special Effects
• Digital Media
• Home Entertainment

Music Products

For professional and recreational music composition, education, recording, and performance. Product categories include:

• Musical Instruments
• Recording Gear
• Sound and Lights
• DJ/Mobile Entertainer Equipment
• Performance Gear
• Sheet Music, Software, Courseware
• Music Accessories

Electronic Systems

For entertainment, communications, life safety, environmental control, and lighting control in both commercial and residential spaces. Application categories include:

• AV Integration
• Business Music
• Security Integration
• Data Cabling and Structured Wiring
• Building Automation and Control
• Broadband Multimedia Networking
• Presentation Systems
• Telephony and Conferencing
• Digital Signage
• Home Systems
• Paging
• Assistive Listening

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