NAD Electronics has expanded its Classic Series with the introduction of the C 359S Integrated Amplifier and C 569 CD Player, combining traditional Hi-Fi desig...
As LG and Apple announce a new range of connected home products and Apple promises greater smart home functionality via Siri AI, EI asks whether the involvemen...
CUK Group has announced a new partnership with AUDIOropa, the professional AV division of German assistive technology manufacturer HUMANTECHNIK, expanding its ...
XGIMI has announced its new HORIZON 30 Series of home entertainment projectors, combining RGB Triple Laser technology, improved contrast and 4K 120Hz performan...
CUK Group has appointed James Drummie as Technical and Training Manager, strengthening its technical support and training offering for residential AV dealers a...
Audio-Technica has introduced a new teal colour option for its AT-LP60XBT fully automatic wireless belt-drive turntable, offering vinyl enthusiasts another cho...
Lutron is showcasing its intelligent lighting, shading and control solutions across three installations at Decorex 2026, taking place from October 11-14 at Oly...
ClearLED has worked with immersive visualisation specialist Mechdyne to deliver a bespoke 360° LED display system for the Reality Emulator at the University of...
New limited-availability finish joins the existing Polar and Basalt options across the Arendal Sound 1610 loudspeaker range.
Arendal Sound has introduce...
INVIYE has officially launched as a new specialist brand focused on invisible technology solutions, introducing a direct-to-trade platform aimed at AV installe...
Daniel J Sait is a seasoned media leader and journalist who shapes the editorial vision of Essential Install as its Editor‑in‑Chief and serves as European Editorial Director at All Things Media News, the specialist publisher behind Essential Install, Electrical Contracting News and Data Centre and Networking News. In these roles, he combines deep editorial insight with a strategic understanding of the smart home, luxury AV and home cinema sectors, guiding coverage that informs, inspires and connects professional installers and integrators across the UK and Europe.
With an extensive portfolio that spans trade and mainstream technology coverage, Daniel’s work appears regularly in Essential Install and has featured across wider platforms including key trade and consumer titles, reflecting his commitment to elevating industry discourse while spotlighting innovation, best practice and emerging trends.
Under his editorial leadership, Essential Install has continued to expand its reach and influence, delivering targeted news, product insights, event coverage and thought leadership that supports the professional community responsible for bringing cutting‑edge AV, automation and luxury living technology into homes and commercial spaces. Daniel’s direction emphasises clarity, relevance and trade‑first reporting, helping integrators stay ahead in a rapidly evolving market.
A respected voice within the AV and smart home ecosystem, he actively engages with industry events and major trade shows, shaping conversations around technology adoption, installer education and business growth. His editorial stewardship reinforces Essential Install’s mission to serve as the definitive source of industry news and insight for integrators, manufacturers, distributors and allied professionals.
Daniel brings both strategic editorial leadership and a journalist’s eye for detail to every issue of Essential Install, ensuring the publication remains essential reading for the trade.
Before launching Essential Install in 2009, Daniel spent over two decades in the trenches of AV and Hi-Fi trade press editing titles such as Television Magazine, Custom Installer and Inside Hi-Fi.
