CAVSP Certification
August 1, 2006
Certified Audio Visual Service Provider (CAVSP) is a certification process offered by InfoComm International that insures companies uphold the highest standards in the AV industry. CAVSP certified companies can help consumers make informed choices for their audiovisual projects. Word of
Product Review: Vikuiti Rear Projection Film
August 1, 2006
Vikuiti enhanced screens are ideal for areas where light changes and cannot be controlled. Video walls, digital signage applications, flashy retail and trade-show graphics benefit from the consistent display that Vikuiti lends to the screen. The multi-layered film doesn’t make
Waterproof Your Tunes
June 1, 2006
Gene Kelly might have been singin’ in the rain but what if he could listen to his iPod while it poured? Or surf the waves? SKB has introduced the Drypod, a waterproof case designed for the Gen 4 iPod, Nano
Ceiling-mounted Microphones
April 1, 2006
When you need to hear clear speech in a large room and table microphones are not an option, consider Tandberg Audio Science ceiling-mounted microphones. Speech intelligibility is paramount for meeting areas, classrooms—any large space where the sound must be amplified
Take a Walk on the Wild Side- North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, Wildlife Education Center
April 1, 2006
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission moved into their new building this past September. The 5-story structure on the University of North Carolina campus in Raleigh brings together previously scattered Commission departments. Amid the usual offices and administrative areas is
Sound Health
April 1, 2006
Music can reduce stress, enhance relaxation, reduce muscle tension, and evoke an emotional response. A fast, upbeat tune gets your pulse racing; a leisurely one can slow down the pace. Hospitals are inevitably places that produce stress. Patients and family
Twisted Means to an End – Advantages of Category 5 Cable in AV Installations
April 1, 2006
Category 5 (Cat-5) cables are typically used in computer cables and connectivity products for building and maintaining computer networks, telephone systems, and video applications. The “category” classification identifies the quality of the cable and manufacturing standards as well as installation
Safer Earbuds with Quality Sound
February 1, 2006
If you want quality sound without the old fashioned look of headphones, consider the ER-6 Isolator earbuds. Etymotic Research, Inc., in Elk Grove Village, Illinois has long been in the business of creating compact designs that produce a clear, pure
The Plaza Apartments – Low Income doesn’t mean Low Design Standard
February 1, 2006
The Plaza Apartments, located in San Francisco, CA has sharp lines and a colorful facade that boasts solar panels, recycled building materials, bamboo floors, paneling made with recycled wood products and plenty of natural light and ventilation. Designed by Leddy
Recent Natural Disasters Spark a Renewed Interest in Emergency Generators
February 1, 2006
Hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, blizzards—severe weather can interrupt power service for hours or even days. Without electricity, business usually comes to a complete halt while costs escalate. A reliable power source can keep computers, lights, heating units, pumps, freezers and medical