Archive for March, 2012
Commercial, Consumer or Hybrid: Understanding HDTV Screens Before You Make a Choice
ou might be seeing all those advertisements for low-cost HDTV screens again — March and April are one of the bet times to buy a residential HDTV screen as stores hold “tax refund” sales to entice customers. But if you’re evaluating HDTV screens for a video upgrade in your venue, you might be confused by [...]
When Is An LED Not An LED?
You might be surprised to hear that the LED HDTV you have hanging in the family room of your home is not the same as that giant LED at Yankee Stadium or the Meadowlands. Of course, the one in your house is substantially smaller. But there are a few other differences you might not realize. [...]
Recognizing Thermal Failure and Mechanical Failure in Loudspeakers
Like car repairs or broken appliances, blowing a loudspeaker is never something you plan for — and it’s always a pain when it happens. But it does happen. The best venue owners can hope for is that it won’t happen on the night of a big event. ( We’re happy to say that the rock-solid [...]
What’s an OLED… And Do You Want One?
LED. LCD. Plasma screen. Just when you thought you had it all sorted out, there’s a new player in the flat panel game and it’s gaining momentum fast: the OLED. First our fruits and vegetables were organic. Then we wanted organic beef, free of pink slime. Organic milk with no growth hormones. Organic eggs from [...]
3 Steps to Prepare Your Audio Video Systems for a Corporate Board Meeting
Are you preparing for a new product launch? Maybe it’s time for an annual board meeting. Or maybe you’re meeting with investors from California in a teleconference. (Make sure you have the right time zone for the meeting time, if you are!) Having the right audiovisual technology can make or break your corporate board meeting. [...]
