Equally hyped and scrutinized, the latest 3D technology shows off its potential best when used in non-entertainment situations. The second...
With more audio systems riding a digital network, they often either work or they don't, and troubleshooting can require IT skills.
Is it the code or the cables? Did the user change something in the system that's causing errors? AV pros offer up advice on pinpointing control system issues.
Surprisingly little has been written about calibrating displays to show 3D content, or setting up a display and its environs for optimal viewing. Still, here are a few tips for doing a pro 3D install.
Executive conference facilities are showing up at hotels, corporations, colleges, and even large churches. Many are built as standalone...
AV professionals can't often say that their work involves life-or-death issues, but in the growing health care niche known as telemedicine...
The worst economic crisis since the Great Depression is forcing some institutions of higher education to scale back or delay AV projects...
We asked AV professionals to identify the important red flags that indicate trouble on an AV integration project. Avoid these mistakes and...
Starting in 2011, it's possible that certain high-definition content won't play in HD if the playback device uses an analog output. In 2013...
Sencore's professional display calibration tool now features grayscale and gamma calibration with absolute red, green, and blue luminance analysis, and support for LED backlight display analysis.
Clients often want video cameras in meeting rooms and training centers. Out of the box, however, some cameras do not produce high-quality images. AV pros can make some standard adjustments to improve quality. As with other AV devices, it's best to set up and adjust a camera in the environment where...
Streaming technology offers AV professionals a world of possibilities and a fresh set of challenges.
Whether you're using Wi-Fi for an AV controller or a digital signage system, the devices you integrate must be secure–or you could compromise your client's network.
Whether you’re using Wi-Fi for an AV controller or a digital signage system, the devices you integrate must be secure – or you could compromise your client’s network.
Whether it’s in your system designs or in your offices, there are a slew of steps you can take to help foster a more sustainable AV business.
Earlier this year, InfoComm International published the newest edition of its AV Installation Handbook, with new Also new is a detailed Commissioning Tests Checklist, developed by the Project Commissioning Working Group.
Making a fiber optic signal transmission work requires that light loss is kept to a minimum.
Correct microphone placement and positioning can have a dramatic effect on the quality of sound.
The right architectural lighting can have a major impact on your AV installation — whether you’re the designer or not.
It’s an important part of what every AV professional does. Doing it well can mean the difference between a great project and a not-so-great one.
One of the only user-replaceable parts in a projector, lamps are critical, but they don’t last forever. Here are some tips for extending the lamp life in your projector.
Many commercial audio installations require that loudspeakers are flush mounted into ceiling or wall surfaces.
Whenever more than one piece of electronics gear is installed in a rack, the issue rises of keeping it cool. Here are some guidelines to follow to prolong the life or rack-mounted electronic equipment.
No AV system is successful if the user can’t – or won’t – operate it. For many projects, the touchpanel is key. Here’s what you need to know to design an interface that will ensure customer satisfaction.
Selling high-quality loudspeakers often requires a live demonstration. How you conduct the demo can ultimately affect the outcome. Here are some tips that help make audio system decision-making easier.
Power issues can create problems ranging from system noise to the destruction of digital electronics. Here are some ways to minimize noise and prevent equipment damage caused by power problems.
Any large AV project will require the accurate interpretation of architectural blueprints and other construction documents. Here’s what you need to know to ensure you’re on the same page as the architects and consultants.
Small, high-value items that are often left in unoccupied rooms for extended periods of time, installed projectors are a prime target for theft. Here are some ways to protect these valuable investments.
All networks induce some latency. Digital audio networks offer advantages in sending multiple audio signals over long distances, but for uncompressed, real-time audio, inevitable latency issues arise. Here’s what you need to know to minimize latency.
Steel conduit has been used as a raceway system for cables since the early 1900s. For many AV installations in commercial buildings, it’s required by code. Here are some practical tips to make working with conduit easier and safer.
Hanging a projector can be as simple as attaching a pole to the support structure and attaching the mounting plate to the extension pole. Other times, it can involve some creativity. Here’s how to determine the best approach for your ceiling-mounting situation.
New video compression standards and IP networking techniques have made it possible to deliver high-quality video and audio on reliably over local area networks (LANs) or wide area networks (WANs). Here’s how it’s done.
