Every day people around the world gather in conference rooms. The meetings in those spaces can range from mundane to mission critical. However, no matter where the meeting falls on that spectrum, it’s essential to have a room and technology you can count on day in and day out.
While the needs of every conference room can vary, the most critical aspect of any conference room is simplicity. When a user walks into a room, they should in a matter of minutes (possibly even seconds) be able to set up and get straight to work. When creating a simplistic space, it’s essential to understand the users and the room itself. Start by narrowing down which category the conference room would fall into:
Conference room technology evolves. When you need to update your meeting space, it can be difficult to know where to start. If the choices seem endless, don't worry, it comes down to knowing what’s important to the users. We’ve come up with four categories of AV solutions you would need in your conference room. We call it the essentials of AV:
You’ll want to assess each category with your room user in mind. Think about how they will be using this conference room. Once the importance of those essentials is identified, it’s much easier to understand the solution that will be the best fit for this room.
Failure is not an option. AV systems need to work, especially when using this setting for client engagement and mission-critical meetings. That's why it's crucial to choose the right components, no matter what category it falls in.
If we had to pick one mistake that could sabotage your conference room, it would be getting the display wrong. Choosing the wrong size display can ruin the user experience. We use a specific formula to calculate display size that includes a users’ distance from the screen.
The two major components you’ll want to know are: