It has become a bit of an oxymoron to say “House of Worship AV” and “simple” in the same sentence. Larger churches that have modern worship services have grown accustomed to the complexities of a full band mix and video production to display song lyrics on a display or projection screen. When budget allows, most churches opt to have one or more paid individuals that are tasked to handle the AV for their services. Not all houses of worship can afford this luxury and require help from volunteers within the church to run these systems who may not be thoroughly.

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Modern meeting and conference rooms require technology that can keep up with the ever-expanding list of mobile devices and presentation platforms. While no technology is ever truly future-proof, a well-designed system will pay for itself in the long run by allowing flexibility and expansion. The first step in creating AV systems for such a space is performing a needs analysis with the client, learning the basic requirements of the space. Understand How the Space is to be Used and the Various Configurations of the Space Understanding how the users intend to work in the space is crucial to a successful.

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In our last installment we got an overview of what kind of needs a paging system could address in an office environment or a public building. The need for intelligibility and flexibility for convergence with other emergency systems such as fire alarm were covered. Now we will have a look at industrial settings and the similarities and differences we might find in those settings. At a basic level, whether a paging system is in an office or a manufacturing plant, the need is the same. Any announcement made should be intelligible. But if you can imagine a warehouse-sized room with.

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Audible mass notification can take on many flavors. Sometimes it’s an emergency like a fire alarm. Sometimes it’s not – such as an announcement for a library closing time. In a corporate environment the needs vary greatly. In fact, just defining a specific “environment” can get more difficult the deeper you look. On the surface we would think about an office with cubicles or individual rooms. But corporate environment could mean a warehouse, an assembly line, or specialized clean rooms in an industrial setting. If someone from the front office needed to make an announcement in any of these, the.

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School paging and intercom systems are staples in virtually every classroom in the United States. They provide educators with comprehensive communications and ensure safety in the classroom. They are affordable, easy to implement and are smart investments for the future. Ensuring your school’s paging and intercom systems are top quality is worth the effort. Read on to learn why these AV solutions are vital. What is a Paging System? Paging systems are powerful tools that can quickly send notifications to students, no matter where they are on a school’s campus. Paging systems allow faculty to communicate important information to students.

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Anyone who has ever had a flat tire knows it’s always a good thing to have a spare. If your picnic gets rained out it’s always good to have a backup plan.  The same philosophy applies to emergency notification. When a critical system such as paging, which is what we will focus on here, has a major component that fails it directly impacts the safety of everyone intended to be notified. You need a backup to ensure that any message still reaches the intended audience. There are certain levels of redundancy emergency notification systems can have depending on how robust.

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Mass notification, paging, and public address systems are used to notify workers, guests or other occupants of a building or an area of pertinent announcements and/or dangerous situations. Speaker systems, visual notification and even telecommunications devices can be incorporated into a mass notification plan for a space. The important factor is getting the message to the correct audience in a quick and clear manner in order to avoid chaos and save lives. Scenarios involving the usage of these systems can range from general announcements, severe weather alerts to active shooter emergencies, with the messages delivered being tailored for the situation.

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As we approach a new year, businesses are looking for ways to improve. An obvious option is to upgrade your AV system or to install an AV system if you haven’t done so yet. Here are three ways a new and/or improved AV system can help your business boom in 2021: Promote Your Business More than ever, it’s important to promote your business. Digital signage is an opportunity that goes beyond the classic static signage. You’ll want people to recognize and notice your brand. A way to do this is through digital signage, no matter what business you are in. .

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As companies are increasingly relying on virtual work, and more employees are adjusting to working virtually, one of the main things that is lost is the workplace culture. The camaraderie of being in the same space together is powerful for a team. Keeping that energy intact while following social distancing rules can be difficult, but with the proper virtual solutions and creativity, teams can come together through virtual company events. EDC looks at 5 virtual company events that can help keep your team’s spirit up and make sure that camaraderie stays strong through virtual work. Show Off Your Work From.

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The TAURI Temperature Check Tablet helps answer that question. The tablet is fast, hands-free and most importantly, it’s accurate. There’s a good chance you’ve already seen the tablet in a lot of places: with its facial-scanning capabilities, the TAURI provides instant alerts for high-temperature and non-mask-wearing individuals. Here are a list of venues that are already benefiting from installing the TAURI tablet: Schools And Colleges Though every school situation is different across America, a majority of students are back in school in some capacity, as are teachers. Safety and security is so incredibly important for not only the students, teachers.

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