The first step in preparing for a test is to understand what it is about. From the exam handbook, it is clear that a large portion of the CTS test (currently 60%) is focused on designing systems based on real world conditions. So…You will need to know how to design an AV system. Great, but […]
There are a lot of factors that make it clear to me that our industry has undergone a shift in the last decade. Sure, the economic downturn has played a huge factor on the spending budgets of our clients. The instability in the entire monetary system has definitely made it harder for economic growth to […]
A lot of devices these days in the professional AV space rely on TCP/IP networking for setup, operations, control, and diagnostics. If you’ve been putting off learning about TCP/IP networking, with just enough knowledge to scrape by, this is the perfect opportunity to brush up on your knowledge. Knowing how to setup, verify, and diagnose […]
After many years in the industry, I have come to the decision to pursue the Infocomm CTS designation. After debating how relevant it is, I have come to realize that it will provide the best way to prove to clients and employers that I am serious about my AV career. A lot of AV […]
In my opinion, the thinking behind AV control systems just hasn’t kept up with technological advancements. Note that there are more modern ways of doing programming, but the Industry leaders, Crestron and AMX still seem to be largely stuck in the past from an ideological perspective. Let’s discuss some of the key points that lead […]
There are “for dummies” books everywhere these days, I figured I could borrow the title for this lesson. Anytime you are dealing with audio entering and leaving a room electronically you will have to consider acoustic echo. In most cases, this will be through a telephone of Videoconferencing system. Note: systems that only deal with […]
Audio is often a subject that is glossed over in a lot of Pro AV installations. For the average AV job, the industry has gotten a bit complacent with sound, and as long as you hear “something” then all is good. The following will be addressed in future posts: Balanced vs Unbalanced Stereo vs Mono […]
A lot of people will tell you that having the right tool can make the job so much easier. Instead of fighting for hours getting something to work, just a couple minutes with this magical tool and you are done. A diversion from the usual technical aspect of the industry, I would like to talk […]
