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Archive for July, 2015
Case Study: Smart Design Allows Jackson Chapel to Update Their Video Projection System Beyond Their Expectations!
When the church’s aging projection system began to fail, the decision was made to purchase a new replacement system. Several requirements were placed on the design including a desire to do live video capture and recording, as well as, include future capabilities to add “live” video streaming. One constraint loomed large over the project, the new system was under a very, very tight budget. The Goals: Jackson Chapel, a small, rural, Maryland church has a rather bold and progressive dream. Located in the town of Frederick, a portion of the state that is under unprecedented growth and expansion, Jackson Chapel…
5 Things Sometimes Overlooked When Adopting (or Not Adopting) Wireless Mics!
It’s almost time to start preparing for the holiday season, and you have decided to move to wireless mics this year. The decision to choose wireless mics over wired mics might seem like an obvious choice. Everyone loves the freedom they offer but proceed with caution because, as in the case with most technologies, one solution does not always fit all. It might be worthwhile to consult a professional. Ask anyone associated with the live audio industry to share their true feelings about audio cables and you will discover almost everyone from audio techs to stage crews, from performers to…
This Year, Beat the Holiday Rush: Make a Plan Now to Have Your Audio-Visual System Checked Out, Tuned Up, Upgraded and or Repaired
It’s that time of year again, when the days start getting shorter, the kids start preparing for school and your organization starts pre-planning programs for the upcoming Holiday season. Everyone is feeling the beginning stages of anxiousness, but not you, instead you feel relaxed, no worries. What’s the big deal? There is still plenty of time to schedule a preventative maintenance visit by the local audio-visual technicians before the big holiday events. Even though you promised months ago to your management to do the system checkout, you know you have plenty of time. You are content to watch others feel…
Why Do We Love Those Big Screens? A “Virtual Selfie” Might Hold the Key to the Answer
It might take you a second or even a third glance to figure out what’s going on in this picture. While two members of Audio-Video Group’s installation team take a picture of their completed work, the “live-camera” behind them captures the moment. The cameras location and height, cause the ladder and techs to appear as missing! A bit of an optical illusion. Read on to discover the point of the picture. Have you ever been to a “live” sporting event and caught yourself watching the giant screens more than the actual game? Admit it, you know you have. In fact…