The Sound of Design with Mark and Dan

How do you deter someone who is not nice from coming on the property? How do you get the evidence you need should something happen? Mark and Dan talk about Cameras in this episode, and go through the basics in the category. We talk about DIY, we talk about Wired, older CCTV, recording options, COAX, BNC, CAT6E cable types, PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom), and more!

Mark and Dan discuss the difference between custom install and folks who connect things. Your "neighbor or brother in law" who are self proclaimed "tech guys" are not professionals and we will get into the differences between the quality of the work. We also talk about a story where someone had bad work done, so bad in fact, he sued the other guy, and won.

Mark and Dan talk about a category of technology that is relatively unknown by the general public. Dramatically misunderstood, these systems are none the less awesome, scalable, reliable, cool, complex, have an incredible history, and are perfect in the right application!!   Thesoundofdesign.com

On todays episode we talk about home theaters, what are they? what is included? Projection Screens, and TVs, understanding surround sound formats, including stereo, 5.1, Dolby Atmos, Acoustic Panels and their uses, including star field ceilings, lighting, Home Automation control systems, and Mark talks about a high end room, the "wonderful theater" that includes 9 McIntosh mono blocks, Sony 1025 p...

Take the tech you have inside, OUTSIDE!!! We cover outdoor WiFi, TVs, Projectors, Music systems, Lighting, Screens and Shades, Heaters and More!!!!! As you listen you will find ideas and inspiration for your next outdoor project!! 

Welcome to the lighting overview!! I want to turn off every light in my house with one button press, but I don't want to spend $100,000. Episode 5   We cover Generic lights, bulbs, and strips, like Philips Hue, and others. We cover smart switches for single rooms, and their potential applications. We talk about control system lighting, including DMX, and even the highest end centralized lighting s...

Join us as we talk through the different overall strategies of home audio!!!! We talk about music throughout the house aka Distributed Audio, including zoned audio, the basics for surround sound or just sound for TV, how to think through the Frame TV audio, basics on sound-bars, different types of wire designs, different types of speakers throughout the house including INVISIBLE SPEAKERS, audiophi...

Transform Your Living Space into a High-Tech Haven with Jaw-Dropping Hacks: Understanding Ethernet, Speaker Wire, Coax, Fiber, and Beyond! Revolutionize Your Home with Epic Prewiring: From Comfort, Style, Entertainment, and Smart Living! Discover the Insane Secrets to Wiring Your Way to Total Control of Music, TV, Shades, Lighting, Cameras, and Beyond! Don't Miss Out on This Mind-Blowing Guide to...

"From Internet Woes to Supercharged Connectivity: Unleash the Ultimate Home Network Secrets! Dive into the World of Routers, Switches, and Wireless Marvels for Unstoppable Internet Bliss! Don't Miss Out on Outdoor WiFi Hacks and Jaw-Dropping Design Fails!"

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