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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In the last two years, what it means to “go” to school has changed more than ever before. For schools that have resumed in-person learning, the setup has shifted drastically, and students that may have fallen behind during remote seasons require more hands-on teaching to compensate. In such an environment, the importance of top-tier educational equipment and capabilities cannot be overstated. School boards and educators have been investing technology that is custom curated for their space. EDC applauds that effort and offers some ideas.  Design Classrooms Effectively Digital capabilities are a must in the modern classroom. However, not all screens.

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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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For paging systems, having the title of “emergency” to describe its type, indicates the importance of its operation. Unfortunate things do happen to electronics and wiring. Natural disasters, construction, prolonged power outages, as well as plain old age will eventually take its toll on even the most robust systems. It becomes a safety concern when these systems are not working or are only partially working. Remote monitoring can help notify people about potential problems and help correct deficiencies in an emergency paging system hopefully before an emergency event occurs. How remote are we talking about? In some cases, the word,.

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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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With teams split up all over the world, the value of quality audio-visual equipment is clear when we consider how collaborative meetings look like without it. Picture your team huddling around their phones while your team in the office brainstorms on a standard whiteboard. Now consider the impact this experience has on not only your team, but also your clients, from an efficiency and engagement perspective. Not engaging at all, right?   Transform with AV Quality AV transforms your remote meetings and supports your employees by turning the physical room into a tool, making your remote employees and clients feel.

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Nothing can disrupt your house of worship’s service faster than technical difficulties. With social-distanced and remote services, supporting your community and staff with updated technology is crucial as you begin to reopen. Whether your congregation is completely remote or at partial capacity, it’s important that your house of worship has the AV equipment to support your outreach. Here are the best ways to prepare your house of worship for reopening: Update Your Video Capabilities Chances are, more than half of your congregation watches your services online on a platform like Zoom. Because of this, it’s crucial that your video technology.

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As schools around the world plan on going back to physical classes this fall, school safety and security are especially important. Audio and visual solutions like public address systems, call intercoms, video security, and temperature check tablets offer that extra layer of safety and responsiveness with their modern and creative solutions. Read more about the AV solutions your school should have to keep its students, teachers, and staff safe. Temperature Check Tablets As your staff, teachers, and students go back to school, it’s important that health and safety are a top priority. To keep everyone safe, install the TAURI Temperature.

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