Best Mobile Apps for Audio Visual
In this day and age, it seems that we rely on our smart phones (we all have those by now, right?) and mobile technology to simplify our lives in every way possible. With advanced technology, mobile apps can facilitate many audio visual tasks as well. Here are five of the best: 1) AV TOOLS Mobile Devices / Platforms: iPhone, iPad, …
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4K Televisions
Television Trends The newest trend in televisions and home theater is the 4K TV. The term 4K refers to the horizontal resolution (vs vertical) of these formats, which are all on order of 4,000 pixels. Giant 4K TVs As of late, manufacturers have been trying to make 4K TV dreams a reality by releasing giant sizes. Since flat panels are …
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HDMI vs. DisplayPort: Who Wins?
The most common digital connection in home theaters, TVs, set-top boxes, Blu-ray players, A/V receivers, gaming consoles, camcorders and digital cameras is the HDMI audio/video interface. Even some smart phones are now demonstrating it. In fact, there isn’t a modern device that doesn’t come equipped with HDMI inputs to connect a gaming console or box. What most may not know …
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Choosing the Best TV for Your Home Theater
Which Television is Best for Your Home Theater? Nowadays there is such a wide array of televisions that it can seem overwhelming to choose the best one for your home theatre. To simplify things, televisions fall into four main categories: LCD, LED, Plasma and Rear-projection TV (DLP). Below, we’ll look more closely at each category. LCD TVs Size: 19 in …
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Why is lighting so important for events?
Lighting is definitely one of the most important aspects of an event. It can give depth and ambiance to an event space as well as tie together other conditions of an event, such as slideshow presentations, seating, and sound. Four Elements of Event Lighting There are four elements of great lighting that further explain the importance of carefully integrating it …
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Interactive Classrooms with Audio Visual Systems
Interactive classrooms are practically the norm these days in all school grades. Although the first interactive whiteboard was released in 1991, new emphasis on teaching using technology proves it will only develop more. For instance, an interactive whiteboard combines a dry erase whiteboard with an LCD projector and is usually mounted on a wall or floor stand. Powered by easy-to-use …
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Home Theater Installation: PRO or DIY?
Home theaters are very popular and continue to be in high demand. Who doesn’t want to get the most out of their comfortable living space and enjoy state-of-the-art entertainment in their own home? Today, people tend to stay in more than they did in the past. This is a result of budgeting, convenience, and the increasing quality and options of …
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Home Theater Wire Concealment
Most home theaters today come with plenty of wires and cords. While most of us agree that neatness and organization are appealing to the human eye, many of us want to avoid the hassel of dealing with all those cords and wires. Knowing all your options can help solve your home theater wire issues. Home Theater Wire Options: Wall Concealment …
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How to Child-Proof Your TV & Home Theater
We have all heard of the dangers of televisions to children. However, we often don’t realize the hazards of insecure TV / Home Theater placement. TV-Related Injuries Here are some frightening statistics about the dangers of TVs to children: 215 children in the U.S. were killed by televisions between 1990 and 2011 An average of 17,313 children have been treated …
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Restaurant Audio Systems Improve Ambience
It is a known fact that most restaurants try to accommodate a comfortable atmosphere for their clients. How crucial are restaurant audio visual systems for the success of a restaurant that is essentially in the business of selling food and drinks? How Restaurant Audio Systems Impact Customers Research seems to show that the musical / audio experience that is provided …
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