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Integrating audio-visual systems for meeting and conference areas crosses multiple disciplines.

Well designed and flexible audio-visual systems incorporate four core pieces:

• Imaging equipment should project video and static images clearly with accurate color reproduction.
  
  
  
• Audio equipment should be tuned to the surrounding listening environment and reproduce accurate sound.
  
  
  
• Controls should incorporate durability, flexibility and ease of use.
  
  
  
• Standard interface connections should allow for expansion, simplify swap-out and temporary equipment connectivity.
  

Today’s visual presentation equipment (monitors, flat-panel displays and projectors) can have relatively short product life-cycles. Manufacturers introduce replacement models continuously. The good news is that most next-generation imaging equipment usually costs less, while delivering improved quality.

Alternatively, most analog audio equipment designed for professional A-V applications, usually remains technologically current and useable for long periods – because analog equipment is generally immune to frequent cycles of technological obsolescence.

Sound is captured or reproduced using analog components. Speakers and microphones are analog devices. Analog audio can be easily converted and stored as digital data bits – but you’ll be listening to sound converted back to analog when it comes out of speakers or headphones.

Two key ingredients that define a well-designed professional audio-visual system are:

• Control equipment
  
  
• Well planned interface connections that tie all the individual components together.
  
  

Various components in any A-V system including: displays, projectors, amplifiers, speakers, PCs, video cameras and microphones will eventually wear-out, fail or become obsolete. When replacements are required, being able to easily swap-out key components – without complication – is desirable.

Selecting and integrating quality A-V switching, interface and control equipment, that is properly integrated for the specific area environment is important.

Selected and installed properly, A-V control equipment should be inherently reliable by design and largely immune to obsolescence.

Lighthouse Digital Media can design and integrate professional
A-V systems that incorporate quality components that have flexibility and control.

Variables that require consideration before reaching A-V project conclusions for equipment and integration include:

• Room size, geometries and furniture placement.
  
  
• Wall and ceiling finishes.
  
  
• Occupant capacities and seating configurations.
  
  
• Acoustical characteristics related to background noise and reverberation.
  
  
• Ambient and functional lighting.
  
  
• Wire and signal routing for control features.
  
  
• Optimum placement of equipment and components for functionality.
  
  
• Audio amplification and speaker placement.
  
  
• Interface accommodation for temporary equipment.
  
  
• Projection display intensity and magnification.
  
  
• Network connectivity and bandwidth requirements.
  
  
  

For new construction, Lighthouse can work with your architect, interior designer, or contractor to integrate quality A-V systems.

Remodeling projects of existing spaces requiring new A-V systems are also supported.

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