To RT60, or Not to RT60
December 1, 2007
It’s surprising how often we’re asked to design a space for a specific reverberation time (RT60), when in actuality it is a completely inappropriate criteria for the project. We understand that “reverberation” is just a really fun word to say,
Product Review: Polycom HDX 9004 HD Video-conferencing CODEC
October 1, 2007
The Polycom HDX 9004 is a high-definition (HD) Video Teleconferencing CODEC capable of sharing HD video, content, and high fidelity audio. The system offers both standard and HD video resolution of 720P at 30fps and two channels of 22 kHZ
Project Highlight: Bartlett High School
April 1, 2007
Bartlett High School has a multi-function auditorium that doubles as a public venue for Performing Arts in Anchorage, Alaska. Designed and built on a high school budget, this theatre, “rivals that of the Anchorage Performance Arts Center,” said Jack Thomasen,
Product Perusal: Zigbee
February 1, 2007
Zigbee is a low power consumption WiPAN (Wireless Personal Area Network). Zigbee is a protocol, similar to Bluetooth technology, which runs the WiPAN for low data rates. It is geared toward remote controlled technology to extend battery life. For example,
Eye in the Sky; WolfVision’s Ceiling Visualizer
October 1, 2006
WolfVision’s Ceiling Visualizer is an overhead document camera that allows you to show detailed drawings, products or anything else the light field can encompass. Whether you’re using a document camera in a classroom to show the difference between hybrid rose
Get Your Wobulator Upgraded
October 1, 2006
Wobulation is to HDTV what glaze is to doughnuts. Of course, you can eat a plain doughnut–a few people would say they even prefer them–but really, doesn’t that gooey sugary coating make the doughnut better? Wobulation makes a digital image
MediaStar Evolution MPEG-2/4 Encoder
August 1, 2006
MediaStar Evolution from Cabletime is a device that encodes video and audio so that it can go out on an IP network. The Evolution is used to transmit video content to receivers connected to TV’s or plasma displays. Computers with
City Of Galt Police Department
August 1, 2006
Galt’s first police department was formed when the City incorporated in 1946. After several moves, the department’s newest facility fills over 21,500 square feet. The City of Galt’s Police Department facility is newly constructed, but the building was actually in
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