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Video Vices: Decoding AV over IP Video Distribution
Many changes occurred during the pandemic as businesses pivoted to adapt. One of the primary industry trends accelerated by the pandemic is the adoption of AV over IP solutions. General use cases for audiovisual displays and collaborative videoconferencing and content broadcasting were all pushed to embrace AV over IP as a standard, creating a singular environment for crafting investment and use strategies.
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August 24th, 2021
Video Vices: Untangling the Coax Cable—The Advantages of AV Distribution Over RF
Deploying AV over RF often is a choice for locations that have coaxial cabling already in place. For a further understanding of the advantages of AV over RF, Video Vices tapped Scott Hetzler, President & Chief Engineer at Contemporary Research, and Dan Muckle, President of Muckle Sales, to put all the puzzle pieces together.
July 6th, 2021
SCN Tech Talk: Bringing People Back
After a long time apart, people are beginning to get back to work, back to school, and back to the places where they used to gather. In this SCN Tech Talk, AVNation’s Tim Albright speaks with Contemporary Research’s Sara Krybus and Nelson Solares about the various ways video distribution can help provide comfort and safety as we welcome people back to these much-missed spaces.
June 1st, 2021
AVNetwork Podcast: Future Infrastructure for Higher Education
A panel discussion on how education’s infrastructure had to change to accommodate the past year, and what it needs to become moving forward.
April 14th, 2020
7 Ways Broadcasters Use Contemporary Research Products
Contemporary Research’s solutions for systems integration have proven invaluable for broadcasters, and the proof is in successes like these.
January 13th, 2020
Video Vices: The Importance of Emergency Alert Messaging Systems
Emergencies in businesses take many forms, and emergency alert readiness is a fundamental component of the planning process.
August 30th, 2019
Making Video Distribution Easy
Video is beyond entertainment; video has emerged as a leading way to influence and engage audiences. The use of video is so abundant in our lives, that it has become part of our subconscious, we don’t even realize how much we absorb and learn from video. For that reason, video distribution systems are becoming a greater necessity to venues serving large groups of people with differing needs.
August 5th, 2019
Stay in the Game with Video
Every week, millions of fans experience their favorite sport’s greatest moments at major sports venues. Though the live action on the field is why fans attend; high-performance sound, direct-view LED walls, digital signage, and high-end video production all contribute to producing a memorable experience for die-hard sports enthusiasts. But AV technology is more than electronics and software—it’s a powerful, engaging medium that seamlessly transports fans to the middle of the action.
July 9th, 2019
Entertainment Venues Winning Big with Video
Modern entertainment venues boast a mix of elements to heighten the senses and to keep crowds engaged. However, the modern entertainment venue has more competition than ever before with so many options for consumers, from competitive venues and even the entertainment options available at home. So, how can entertainment venues compete? How can they be leaner yet more exciting?
July 3rd, 2019
An Epic AV Experience
When facilities want to inspire and engage audiences, they often turn to video with LED screens and interactive displays. However, this can be complex with many moving parts. Finding the right products and equipment that work together is quite the undertaking. The Epic––a 120,000-square-foot recreation center in Grand Prairie, TX––was facing such challenges.
May 1st, 2019
Communication: The Power of Video
Technology is making a massive impact on the ways organizations communicate with audiences. Whether it’s in a retail store, stadium, restaurant, church, or office building, advances in interactive marketing provide infinite options to customize messages and tailor them to fit the unique needs of your customers or patrons. Increasingly, marketers are choosing video when looking for a powerful means of communication.
April 18th, 2019
Digital Signage Integration Solutions for Houses of Worship
Houses of worship are always looking for ways to strengthen the engagement with their congregation and enhance the worship experience. Active worship venues offer a plethora of events weekly. Digital signage informs, connects and communicates common messages that build engagement and unify the church through dynamic, eye-catching content. Simply put, using digital displays is a simple and cost-effective way to improve congregational involvement, foster a stronger sense of community, and bring a facility into the modern age.
April 12th, 2019
Benefits of AV Over IP
IT and AV are collaborating, moving toward a more advanced, faster, and less expensive way to deliver video content. AV over IP offers significant benefits for AV system integrators and end users. Compared to traditional systems for video distribution, AV over IP systems are more cost effective, offering increased functionality and improved signal quality.