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Peer Review- Listen LT-82 Stationary IR Transmitter

Mark Schappe

The Listen Technologies LT-82 stationary IR transmitter system was surprisingly easy to install, and is very flexible, allowing line and mic level inputs....

LCD Displays: Planar Systems PD370, PD420 and PD470 1080p

PRO AV Editors

Planar Systems has released the 37-inch PD370, 42-inch PD420 and 47-inch PD470 1080p LCD flat-panel displays, which are designed for custom installation applications....

The Democratization Of AV Control Systems

Daniel Frankel

Open-architecture products seek to challenge proprietary systems' dominance with simple-to-use, low-cost device control solutions....

The Promise To Change Pro AV

Tim Kridel

Which technologies are set to influence the pro AV industry over the next few years? Here are nine good bets....

How To Set Up A Digital Signage Network

Mike White

Real-life lessons learned in the digital signage trenches....

AV Creates Immersive Experience

Linda Seid Frembes

The 260-degree video projection screens in Decision Theater at Arizona State University enable visualization, collaboration, and simulation....

AV Adds Flexibility To Rodeo Event

Paul Kramer

Outdoor rodeo and entertainment show bolsters its sound and video systems to engage an audience of more than 1.2 million....

AV Helps Lab Stay Connected

Daniel Frankel

Sprawling new bio-science center integrates modestly budgeted AV system to communicate its not-so-modest ambitions....

Pop Quiz

PRO AV Editors

Test your knowledge of acoustic treatment materials....

Q & A: Surround Sound Auditorium

PRO AV Editors

We're designing a multipurpose auditorium that will also be used for film presentations. Our client wants to have surround sound from a DVD player at the stage and in the control booth 100 feet away, but the budget will only allow for one digital processor....

5-Minute Interview: Howard Lichtman

PRO AV Editors

Telepresence is a visual collaboration solution that addresses human factors to better improve end-user acceptance over and above what can be achieved with traditional videoconferencing....

A $1.5 Million Lesson In Acoustics

Mark Mayfield

In September, a school board in Fairview Heights, IL, voted to sue the architectural firm that designed the school's new $1.5 million multipurpose concrete dome building, which houses a gymnasium and band room....

Troubleshooting Network Cabling

PRO AV Editors

With so many AV devices on the network, troubleshooting is becoming a critical skill for AV integrators. Here are some tips for solving the most common network cabling problems....

Crucial AV Software Tools

Paul Kramer

It's conceivable that with AV software tools you could design an entire building, install a complex AV system, configure individual spaces for optimal acoustics, and present the client with an equipment list, bid proposal, and even let them hear what the individual spaces will sound like ? without ever breaking ground....

Media Software: Advanced Media Design Version 2

PRO AV Editors

Advanced Media Design has released Version 2 software for its digital media recorders, digital network printers, and digital video capturers....

Video Image Processor/Source Switcher: Digital Projection International (DPI) VIP 2000

PRO AV Editors

Digital Projection International (DPI) has released the VIP 2000 video image processor and source switcher, which can be used for image scaling, input switching, video noise reduction, and audio follow video routing....

Consultant's Forum: Digital Audio Networks

Christian Doering

Digital audio networking has recently become more mainstream, with several viable options now available from established suppliers. Although it hasn't yet fully replaced analog signal distribution, many leading audio consultants believe that the benefits of digital audio networking will continue to drive this transition in the near future....