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How to Select the Perfect Microphone
A microphone is one of the most common pieces of AV equipment. You need a microphone to participate in conference calls, give a presentation, use a PA system, or record a podcast… This article will help you understand how microphones work and which one will best suit your business needs. How Microphones Work Sound is a mechanical wave that puts pressure on an obstacle it hits. This interaction is what helps humans perceive sound, and the same principle applies to microphones. A microphone is a transducer that converts sound waves into electric signals and sends them to an amplifier. Different…
Building the Perfect PA System
PA (public address) systems are a vital part of an AV setup for any organization directly communicating with an audience. PA systems are used in educational and medical facilities, stadiums, performance venues, houses of worship, and much, much more. This article will explain what makes a PA system perfect and how to build it. Types of PA Systems There are several types of PA systems, and there is no universal answer as to which type will best suit you. It all depends on your goals and needs. So, here’s a quick overview of all options: Portable Vs. Built-In PA Systems…
Wireless Collaboration Solutions: Taking Your Business Meetings to the Next Level
With more and more businesses switching to new work models, such as remote and hybrid work, collaboration efficiency becomes one of the main concerns for business owners. It comes down to two questions… How can you ensure the same level of involvement and effectiveness when one part of your team works from the office and another from home? How can you make communication between different locations in multi-campus organizations more efficient? This article gives the answer. How BYOM Redefines Business Communications Remember when BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) was a red-hot trend? This concept meant employees could use their personal…
Cost Vs. Quality in Audio Video Technology
When it comes to audio and video equipment, businesses often face the temptation to look for the cheapest option available. However, investing in quality audio equipment has several benefits that can make it well worth the extra investment. Each month, one of our team gives a presentation on a topic related to AVG and how we can best serve our clients. This article is based on a recent presentation by Austin Woodall, AVG Sales Engineer. This version of his talk will explain how to find the balance between price and quality and why trying to save every penny is not…
Is Wireless Audio Right for Your Organization?
When you plan a new audio setup, you must make some choices – and the first one is usually which type of connection to use. Both wired and wireless connections are widely used, so which one will be better for your business? Let’s find out. Wireless Audio Pros Of course, wireless audio’s first and most obvious benefit is that it does not require wires. That is a benefit in that it means much less AV engineering and design is involved in creating a wireless setup. Cable management can become daunting – imagine how much easier it is to mount a…
How Acoustic Treatment Improves Your Business Space
Having a high-end audio system at your disposal is great, but more is needed to ensure a perfect listening experience. Even if the quality of sound it produces is excellent, your audience may still hear it differently than intended. Enter acoustic treatment – the crucial ingredient in your audio setup. If you thought acoustic treatment solutions belonged only in recording studios, think twice! This article will explain why any business where audio is essential should use it. What Is Acoustic Treatment Acoustic treatment is a solution that minimizes unwanted effects like echoes that appear in any space where sound is…
Is Digital Signage Right for Your Business?
Digital signage is an excellent solution for improving your brand’s communication with clients or employees. It’s beneficial in its flexibility: you can convey virtually any message in a couple of clicks. Let’s break it down. What is Digital Signage? A typical digital signage setup is a screen or screens connected to a network. They can display any message depending on the type of business. For example: Malls use digital signage screens to help customers navigate the premises. Restaurants use digital signage screens as digital menu boards. In retail stores, digital signage is the best way to promote sales and special…
How to Choose the Right Projector Screen
Choosing the right projector for your business may be a tricky task and getting the right one matters. You know what else matters? The screen! Which screen should you pick? And is a projector screen even necessary? This article will help you to make the right decision. Why You Need a Projector Screen Is a projector screen absolutely necessary? Actually, it’s not. You can use a white wall or a whiteboard as a screen – if the surface is very smooth and the room is completely dark. However, it is hardly possible to fulfill these requirements in the office environment….
Austin Woodall, AVG Sales Engineer on How We Add Value
We are constantly working to deliver a better customer experience. We want our customers to be wowed every time with their audio-video solution and our team who made it possible. As the business owner, it’s critical that I meet with the team regularly to discuss how we add value and what we can do to improve on this. Austin Woodall, one of our sales engineers here, offered this perspective… How We Add Value “If you’re like me, you need a reason to do what you do. AVG services quite a few houses of worship in the Maryland, DC, and Northern…
The Future of AV: Audio-Video Trends for 2023 and Beyond
When thinking about the pace of audio-video tech development, a quote from Lewis Carroll’s Through the Looking-Glass comes to mind: “Here, you see, it takes all the running you can do, to keep in the same place. If you want to get somewhere else, you must run at least twice as fast as that!” This quote is an excellent depiction of the AV market right now. What was considered cutting-edge yesterday becomes obsolete in a month. Exciting discoveries and futuristic prototypes get old before even getting to the mass production stage. Keeping up with these changes is not easy –…