The Psychology of Background Music - What's It There For?

May 25, 2023 6:45:00 AM / by Smarter Systems posted in Audio Visual, Sound Masking

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"ATTENTION KMART SHOPPERS!"

Background music is everywhere. From the frozen vegetables aisle of your favorite grocery store to the seating areas of restaurants, businesses nowadays always occupy their guests with music turned up just enough to provide a sense of environment. But is there any reasons deeper to providing ease? The short answer is – yep!  But there's so much more to it than that.

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AI in AV: What's it Improving?

May 4, 2023 6:15:00 AM / by Smarter Systems posted in Audio Visual, Video Conferencing

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Artificial intelligence!

It may seem like more of a buzzword in recent years, but the truth is AI is trending because it's changing the way we work, find information, and collaborate.

Not only is it automating mundane tasks, but it's also being used by companies of all sizes to aid in decision-making,customer service, and product development.  The rigorous process of data collection is becoming more streamlined every day, allowing for companies to increase their productivity and accuracy.

As an audio-visual company, we've felt the aftershocks of the AI boom in the audio-video world too.  More often we're installing conferencing solutions with AI capabilities like facial and speech recognition.  But that's just the tip of the iceberg - here's a much broader scope of what it's improving.

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Considerations You May Miss When Designing a Conference Room

Apr 27, 2023 7:00:00 AM / by Smarter Systems posted in Audio Visual, Conference Room, Sound Masking, Wireless Presentation, Video Conferencing, AV Integrator

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What is Digital Signage, and How Can It Help Me Out?

Apr 20, 2023 7:00:00 AM / by Smarter Systems posted in Audio Visual, Projects, Wireless Presentation, AV Integrator, Additional Services

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An important hallmark of the 21st century, digital signage is signage that is electronically controlled.  This could be anything from electronic billboards to TVs mounted to the top of a restaurant's checkout area.

But how much does it cost?  Will it help my business?  Do I need special digital signage software to power it?  Should I install it myself?  We've got the answer to all of these below!

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What's the Difference Between Soft and Hard Codecs, and Which is Better For Me?

Mar 23, 2023 7:45:00 AM / by Smarter Systems posted in Conference Room, Video Conferencing, AV Integrator

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As full, room-based audio-video conferencing systems becomemore popular, questions arise about the differences between soft and hard codecs.  While both types have advantages and disadvantages, each may be better suited for different types of applications.  In this article, we'll explore the differences between soft and hard codecs, and discuss which type is best for you.

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Why Hybrid Learning is the Future of Education

Mar 16, 2023 6:45:00 AM / by Smarter Systems posted in Classroom technology

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In an age where technology has rapidly evolved, so has the landscape of educational institutions.  SMARTBoards, laptops, digital whiteboards, and other wireless technology has allowed the traditional classroom setting to no longer be the only method of learning.

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Essential Factors to Acquiring a Clean Audio Transmission in a Conferencing Call

Mar 9, 2023 6:45:00 AM / by Smarter Systems posted in Audio Visual, Video Conferencing

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In virtual conferencing, it's not optimal, but it's certainly achievable to do an audio-only conference call.  But the second your audio ends up going out, even if you have a video stream going through, you're relegated to using the chat.  Don't let your meeting eventually become a long email!  Here's a few steps to success to getting a clear audio transmission.

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The Intersection Between A/V and IT (AVoIP)

Mar 2, 2023 6:15:00 AM / by Smarter Systems posted in Audio Visual, Conference Room, Wireless Presentation, Video Conferencing, Live Streaming, Security, AV Integrator

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As businesses strive to maximize their efficiency and profitability, having easy-to-use A/V systems and secure IT systems has become increasingly important.  But traditionally, IT and AV systems have been siloed in different departments.  With the development of AVoIP (A/V over IP), businesses can now integrate their IT and AV systems into one single, unified system that allows for not only more flexibility in systems design, but an efficient way to run power to multiple devices.

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A Few Conferencing Memes to Lighten the Mood

Feb 23, 2023 7:45:00 AM / by Smarter Systems posted in Video Conferencing

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In the past few months, we've focused on sharing a lot of informational blogs.  But why not lighten the mood a little bit with some audio-video memes?

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What The Detailed Anatomy of a Superb Conference Room Should Look Like

Feb 16, 2023 7:30:00 AM / by Smarter Systems posted in Audio Visual, Conference Room, Huddle Room, Training Room, Video Conferencing

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Conference rooms are essential to corporate culture. You could even say conference rooms act as a kitchen for any business.
 
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