SpeakerCraft says the totally redesigned AIM Series 2 uses new technologies to give the speaker line improved fidelity, audio direction and sound isolation....
Stewart Filmscreen is showcasing the abilities of the GrayHawk RS G4 Screen Material, engineered and refined to extract every iota of performance from high-output 4K Ultra HD and HD projectors...
At ISE RTI will highlight new additions to its lineup of control solutions including a 10-inch in-wall touchpanel, a powerful new control processor and Integration Designer APEX....
Available to view on the Control4 Stand, the new NVRs have no front panel controls, are finished in high gloss black and are now sold on processing performance rather than number of channels...
New drivers designed to offer simple, efficient two-way programming in a drag-and-drop environment via the Pro Control Studio include a new Sonos solution, whic...
Visitors can get a close look at ICE Cable Systems' robust assortment of HDMI solutions in both pre-terminated and field-terminable varieties to satisfy the many in-room and in-wall HDMI connectivity needs of the CI sector....
Designed to offer compact, but powerful home cinema performance, Sunfire says its new XTEQ series offers installers and consumers an unprecedented combination of incredible sound quality and small form factors that are ideal for any home theater or media room....
The system automatically hides nearly any TV screen with an attractively framed photograph or work of art offering installers a way of hiding screens when not in use....
iRoom was launched back on 2008 when Marc, an Austrian based installer originally, had become frustrated with the lack of a high quality mounting and charging solution for the iPad....
Leveraging the capabilities of its new ELAN Control Platform, Core Brands is highlighting the g1 at ISE, a new controller which is designed for media rooms, smaller projects, secondary homes, production builder packages and as a universal remote alternative, bringing the benefits of the ELAN Control Platform to a wider audience....
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.
