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Don’t Let These Issues Hose Your Next Project

On 03 Jun 2019

Not so long ago, a project I was working on was moving perfectly. Design, labor, pricing, and profit were all spot on. I crossed my T’s and dotted my I’s and then it happened. A shipping mistake from a vendor snowballed out of control. It wasn’t the first time, and I thought there was no way it could happen a second time but of course, it did.
How IP Speakers, Displays and Mass Notification Redefines K12 Expectations

On 04 Jun 2019

Paging, Clocks, Bells and now Mass Notification are all standard pieces of equipment for any School. With that said, the last few decades have seen little innovation in this sector it would seem. With legacy product still dominating these categories, most schools tend to be frustrated with the type of existing systems. So why is it that there isn’t something better?
How Can You Be Adaptive In the World of AV-Everywhere?

On 11 Jun 2019

Have you ever found yourself wondering how to generate a compelling customer impact with your AV project designs? Do you ever wonder if there is some other useful addition that could give the client the idea you went the extra mile in their facility communications, but you just don’t have the time to figure out that missing piece? You are not alone. Many designers like you have been looking for ways to differentiate and be more meaningful. Some of them have come to realize ways to think broader.
Poly Is Now Available From Starin

On 06 May 2020

Starin welcomes Poly to their line-up. Poly has a wide portfolio of solutions with Zoom integration, from room video to conference phones—for huddles spaces up to large rooms—and from headsets to desk phones.
Pro Audio Newsletter - Top 4 Things I Enjoy About the Pro AV Industry

On 21 Nov 2019

Yes, I’m a woman in the audio industry - a somewhat scarce phenomenon. But despite that, you could say I blend in well with the “passionate about audio”, “enjoying silly jokes” and “occasionally wearing a ponytail” guys. I have always enjoyed technology and science, and from all technical industries, I think audio is a bit of a special place. Here are the top 4 things that make me specifically enjoy the industry.
AVoverIP Video Workshop

On 06 Apr 2020

Video conferencing began allowing AV network traffic, but VoIP paved the way for wider acceptance of the converged network concept as a common reality. Network managers no longer say "not on my network", though are rightfully mindful of how anything impacts the mission-critical operations. We will explore a sampling of AV implementation to assure secure, effective, and productive results.
Rebels & Flux Episode 001: Face to Face with Juan Chavez of DTEN (Part 1 of 2)

On 11 Jul 2019

Meet Juan Chavez! DTEN’s energetic Channel Manager who has a passion for technology and life. Who is DTEN, What is D7 and What does “Cars” have to do with it?
Lock Down School Safety With a Single Click

On 16 May 2019

In today’s world, school safety is a top priority for school educators and administrators. You can never have too many safeguards when it comes to protecting your children.
Make it Simple - Find The Right Ceiling Speaker

On 23 Apr 2019

Why? This is the bigger brother to the EVIDC4.2 ceiling speakers. What is the big difference? Two times the size woofer. In the real world, this is an excellent sounding speaker that has a focused quality all the way down to 62 Hertz.
10 Reasons to Have a CSE-200+ in Your Enterprise

On 16 May 2019

Boost your creative meetings, brainstorms, and discussions with the ClickShare CSE-200+, an interactive experience for medium-sized meeting rooms.
Student Safety Gets Refined

On 22 May 2019

Bishop Hartley High School Increases Student Safety and Lowers Costs Using IP Devices “How do you communicate in an emergency?” This is a defining question that many schools have started asking themselves in the wake of a series of tragedies over the last decade. In response, we have created better plans to account for a host of potential situations. Fire, weather, intruder, shooter, the list goes on. One large problem always remains, however. More plans introduce more levels of potential human error. With these detailed plans, how do you make sure that in any given event the correct information and procedure is followed, without any margin for mistakes?
The Oldest University in the Netherlands Relies on Barco’s F90 Projectors

On 22 May 2019

Throughout its 400-year history, Leiden University – the oldest university in the Netherlands – had been leading the way in the Dutch academic landscape. While it nurtures its rich history and heritage, the university also invests big in high-level courses, advanced research and top-notch education facilities, both in Leiden and in the city of The Hague. Here, in the ‘international city of peace’, Leiden University proudly inaugurated the 14,000m² Wijnhaven building in 2017. Barco F90 projectors and our ClickShare collaboration solution help to make the lectures for the university students as interactive as possible.
How to Better Communicate with IT Professionals

On 23 May 2019

s AV over IP becomes more and more prevalent in our industry, the one constant roadblock to success is communication with Enterprise IT professionals. It all stems from the fact that our answers don’t always mesh with their questions. Some of it is the terminology. Most of it, however, is understanding what they need to know and how to express it.
PTZ Cameras - What's New, What's Hot, What You’re Missing Out On

On 04 Jun 2019

PTZ Cameras are essential gear for everything from huddle spaces to large venue houses of worship, but not every PTZ camera meets you and your customer’s needs. Well, we are here to help you sort through the confusion by showing you precisely which models have huge demand, where that demand is, and why. Make sure you have the right PTZ camera for the right job.
Pro Audio Newsletter - EV EVA Powered by Dynacord C Series Amps: A high-performance, cost-effective audio upgrade for Grace Church

On 12 Jun 2019

Located in suburban Akron, Ohio, Grace Church is a contemporary Christian church with eight locations. They sought a more musically coherent sound system to replace the aging point-source system in their main Bath Campus location. Integrator Kevin Root of Rootaudio saw the 620-seat sanctuary as an excellent candidate for a line-array system, and suggested Electro-Voice as a solution.
Introducing Huddly

On 29 Apr 2020

Where do you video conference? Starin is excited to offer you and your customers Huddly cameras! Use them in meeting rooms, on your desktop, even on your laptop. Huddly cameras are an essential part of many first-rate solutions, enabling video conferencing and collaboration for enterprises that use Zoom, an easy, reliable cloud platform.
Take the Mystery Out of 70.7v Systems

On 23 May 2019

Do you install sound systems in Houses of Worship? Perhaps you configure sound systems into sports bars and restaurants? Do you ever tackle large projects like stadium and arena sound systems? Maybe you put sound systems in banquet halls and event centers? Moreover, you might install sound into larger classrooms and lecture halls. If you work in any of these kinds of venues, then it is imperative that you understand the principles of constant-voltage distributed sound systems.
How does Visual Notification Enhance Safety?

On 04 Jun 2019

The Alarm bell goes off, three short bursts and the strobes start flashing. This is the real deal, are you confident your students and staff remember precisely what to do? It wasn’t so long ago that you only had to juggle two alerts – evacuate for fire, or move to a shelter for the weather. If students got mixed up, it only took a minute or so to redirect them and get everyone to safety. Intruders, active shooter, lockdown, all clear, fire or weather. Each has its own set of needs and instructions all focused on “where do I go?” The wrong move or a minute’s delay can mean life or death.
Why You Need EV Speakers and Dynacord Amps

On 06 Jun 2019

Being in the know is one thing. Being in the know on the right things is the real trick. Those of you who I have worked with, know that I am a bit of a gear skeptic and that I don’t beat around the bush. Those who I haven’t had the pleasure of working with yet can put me to the test with these selections and news. With the constant noise of new product releases, it can be hard to filter what is important and what is not.
Introducing Jason Armstrong - BDM

On 17 Oct 2019

Jason talks about yoga, music, Zoom, Jim Starin and petunias.