Widescreen seemed revolutionary when it first came out in the mid 90s. It almost seemed like we had one eye shut when we watched movies in 4:3!
What you didn't realize though is that 16:9 isn't as wide as we can get.
For any A/V professional, InfoComm is the ultimate field trip. Not only do you get to get a few days out of the office (woo!), but you spend the week checking out new gadgets, mingling, and soaking in the Florida sun.
So it's no guess that we saw a few things we liked this year. Here's a list, with some on-the-street footage!
When it comes to displaying content in a commercial environment, two notable options are projectors and displays. Both have their pros and cons, and the decision on which to use ultimately depends on the specific needs and requirements of the setting. Here, we will discuss the technical differences between projectors and displays, and when each is best suited for commercial environments.
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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.
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.
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!
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.
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.