CATALOG

Device catalog

Every device subtype LV-Architect knows how to place, with an indicative MSRP range and a curated list of manufacturers that ship product into the matching commercial-AV category. 104 of 107 subtypes carry pricing; 107 are mapped to manufacturers. The full registry contains 297 commercial-AV brands across 38+ categories.

MSRP is indicative. Ranges reflect the most-installed SKU class for each subtype across major manufacturers — every quote should be re-validated against current dealer pricing before it lands in a proposal. LV-Architect does not pull from a live distributor feed.

Multi-manufacturer by design. We don't name a single brand for each device type — every row lists the brands that actually compete in that category, ordered alphabetically so no one appears first by privilege. Pick the brand that fits the project's standardization, AHJ, and budget constraints.

Video

Display

Camera

Fixed Camera

fixed

Fixed-frame conferencing camera

MSRP$400 – $1.5k·verified May 2026

Intelligent Tracking Camera

intelligent_tracking

AI-driven speaker tracking and framing

MSRP$2.5k – $7.5k·verified May 2026

Studio Camera

studio_camera

Broadcast studio camera with manual or robotic head

MSRP$8k – $60k·verified May 2026

Audio

Speaker

Ceiling Speaker

ceiling

Ceiling-mounted distributed speaker

MSRP$150 – $650·verified May 2026

Pendant Speaker

pendant

Pendant speaker for high or open ceilings

MSRP$200 – $900·verified May 2026

Wall-Mounted Speaker

wall

Wall-mounted full-range speaker

MSRP$150 – $650·verified May 2026

Conferencing Soundbar

soundbar

Conferencing soundbar — speaker only (pair with separate camera + mic if needed)

MSRP$1k – $3k·verified May 2026

Video Conference Bar (cam + mic + speaker)

video_bar

All-in-one video conference bar — integrated camera, microphone array, and full-range speaker (e.g. Logitech Rally / Poly Studio X / Cisco Bar)

MSRP$2.5k – $9k·verified May 2026

Microphone

Control

Control Panel

AV Distribution

AV Distribution

AV-over-IP Encoder

av_encoder

AV-over-IP encoder — sends source video over the network

MSRP$1.6k – $4k·verified May 2026

AV-over-IP Decoder

av_decoder

AV-over-IP decoder — receives video from the network and outputs HDMI

MSRP$1.6k – $4k·verified May 2026

Wall-plate Transmitter (HDBaseT/AV-IP)

wallplate_tx

Wall-plate HDBaseT/AV-IP transmitter (source-side)

MSRP$400 – $1.4k·verified May 2026

Wall-plate Receiver (HDBaseT/AV-IP)

wallplate_rx

Wall-plate HDBaseT/AV-IP receiver (display-side)

MSRP$400 – $1.3k·verified May 2026

Rackmount Video Matrix

video_matrix

Rackmount video matrix — point-to-point HDMI/HDBaseT switching (does NOT traverse the network switch; never auto-inferred)

MSRPvaries

Presentation Switcher (DMPS / DVX / OME class)

presentation_switcher

Presentation switcher — video router + control processor (Crestron DMPS / Extron DVX / Atlona OME class). When placed, absorbs the inferred CP + VTC codec + matrix roles. NOT a DSP: rooms with mics + speakers still infer a separate Audio DSP + amp.

MSRP$3k – $14k·verified May 2026

HDBaseT Distribution Amp

video_distributor

HDBaseT distribution amplifier — auto-inferred when a dedicated codec would otherwise direct-fan-out to more than two displays. Point-to-point (does not traverse the switch).

MSRP$900 – $3.2k·verified May 2026

Voice & Paging

VoIP / Paging / Intercom

VoIP Conference Phone

conference_phone

VoIP conference phone (table-style)

MSRP$700 – $2.5k·verified May 2026

Paging Horn

paging_horn

Paging horn (loud / outdoor)

MSRP$150 – $900·verified May 2026

Paging Ceiling Speaker

paging_speaker

Paging-only ceiling speaker (70V or PoE)

MSRP$120 – $650·verified May 2026

Network & IT

Network & IT

Patch Panel

patch_panel

RJ45 patch panel (24-port / 48-port) — passive cable terminations

MSRP$80 – $400·verified May 2026

Security & Surveillance

Security / Surveillance

Motion Sensor

motion_sensor

Passive infrared motion sensor

MSRP$80 – $250·verified May 2026

Access Control

Access Control

Door Controller

door_controller

Door access controller (typically rack or wall-mount)

MSRP$400 – $1.4k·verified May 2026

Life Safety / Fire

Fire Alarm

Smoke Detector

smoke_detector

Photoelectric / ionization smoke detector

MSRP$60 – $160·verified May 2026

Heat Detector

heat_detector

Heat-rise detector (mechanical or electronic)

MSRP$45 – $130·verified May 2026

Manual Pull Station

pull_station

Manual pull station

MSRP$60 – $200·verified May 2026

Horn / Strobe Combo

horn_strobe

Combination horn + strobe notification appliance

MSRP$70 – $230·verified May 2026

Manufacturers

Strobe (visual notification)

strobe_only

Visual strobe (ADA-compliant, no audible)

MSRP$55 – $160·verified May 2026

Manufacturers

Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP)

facp

Fire alarm control panel — head-end of the system

MSRP$4k – $30k·verified May 2026

HVAC Duct Smoke Detector

duct_detector

HVAC duct smoke detector with sampling tube

MSRP$200 – $650·verified May 2026

Sprinkler Head (location only)

sprinkler_head

Sprinkler head location (visual symbol only — no NFPA 13 hydraulic calc)

MSRP$5 – $30·verified May 2026

Fire Voice Evacuation Amplifier (NFPA 72)

fire_voice_amp

Fire voice evacuation amplifier (NFPA 72 mass-notification head end)

MSRP$2.5k – $18k·verified May 2026

Manufacturers

Voice Evacuation Speaker / Speaker-Strobe

voice_evac_speaker

Voice-evacuation NAC speaker / speaker-strobe (supervised circuit)

MSRP$80 – $300·verified May 2026

Manufacturers

Lighting Control

Lighting Control

Motorized Shades

Motorized Shades

Rigging & Staging

Rigging & Staging

Infrastructure

Infrastructure