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Should AV Be Seen?
Stealthy AV equipment is readily available and can make for a very sleek and highly functional project.
In the AV industry, for as long as I can remember, the idea of being able to have an AV system of some kind and making it as invisible as possible has been a request of clients. At the end of the day, can you ever really hide all of the equipment in a system? Obviously, this depends entirely on the installation and equipment being used. Read more »
Infrasound: The Noise You Feel
Infrasound is a very real problem. Take steps to minimize the noise.
Imagine that you have just moved into a new home and you continue to hear a disturbing, pulsating, low frequency rumbling noise. You think it is coming from outside. It is drowned out during the day time. But at night, when the neighborhood is quiet, you can hear it. Actually, it is noise that you can feel. What would you do? Read more »
Choosing the Right Piano Mic
Microphones and Acoustic Pianos
Over the years of designing AVL systems, I have had the pleasure of walking into many churches of all denominations, shapes and sizes. It is always a treat because I get to see the wide variety of equipment used, both new and especially old. Because digital pianos are quite good these days, I don’t get to see acoustic pianos used in services much anymore. But when I do, I get quite curious about how they position microphones to capture the sound. Read more »
Prevent a Projector Nightmare
Prevent a Projector Nightmare. Set a maintenance schedule.
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Everyone is familiar with this quote by Benjamin Franklin. But how does it apply to your digital projector? Every machine needs maintenance. We either pay a little up front to maintain, or we kick the snowball down the hill and pay a lot later to repair. Read more »
Microphones – A Small Tool with a Big Effect
Part 1 in our new “Lost in Translation” series
Too often, the first time a microphone is heard is when a new system is being commissioned.
The end-user, for any and every AV project, is very important and their input is invaluable. From the inception, to design, during construction, and finally installation, they really do need to be involved. However, I am not sure many end-users have the time or really want to be consulted. They just want the job done, quickly and within budget. And this is how many AV professionals enter the “Lost in Translation” zone with their clients. For this next series of blogs, I want to promote clarity through the AV design process and promote best practices for end-user satisfaction. Let’s begin with microphones, a small AV tool with a big effect for the end-user. Read more »
How to Calculate TV Size and Viewing Distance
How close should you be to your TV for the best viewing?
Note: The post is adapted from Cedric Demers and Mehdi Azzabi’s article, “TV Size to Distance Calculator and Science” from May 26, 2017.
Bigger and closer is usually better when it comes to choosing the perfect television for your room. Not only is it the biggest factor affecting the price of a television, but it also has a huge impact on the perceived picture quality. Read more »
Experience the Excitement of Video Walls
Video Walls are an exciting medium to share about your products and services!
Remember when Dave, our other AV guy, attended the Digital Signage Expo in Las Vegas just a few months ago? Well, he brought back some amazing resources and publications. And we’ve had a lot of fun reading through them to generate some new blog content. Read more »
Four Tips to Create Digital Signage Content that Rocks
At AV Bend, we like things that ROCK! Our Team rocks! Our goal is to treat each of our clients like Rock Stars! We only ask for one autograph on paper too!
So, when it comes to Digital Signage, we ask, “What is the purpose of the sign?” Screens are nothing but a communication medium. However, content has the power to shape experiences and inspire action.
In other words, digital signage is only as effective as the content it displays. Read more »
Tips for Having a Great Video Conference
There is lot of confusion on proper use of the term, “Video Conferencing.” Words do matter, and so here is the proper terminology when requesting to do a video conference. Read more »
Conference Room Greatness
I just love conference rooms. These rooms have such power in them and strengthen the attendees with a sense that “I am safe to share my ideas in private, with people who want to be here.” Then there are times I enter one, and I see all the possibilities of a space that could host greatness.
To transform your room into conference room greatness, ask yourself these questions: Read more »