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March 22nd, 2018
Encoders: A Solution for IPTV Video Distribution
AV over IP is a hot topic among AV Integrators when determining how to distribute video throughout a facility. However, there are challenges that must be overcome in order to make digital streaming possible. One of the biggest obstacles is the limited bandwidth available for distributing media. Due to this limitation, video must be compressed, and an encoder must be employed.
February 26th, 2018
Contemporary Research: A Passion for AV
When dedicated professionals reflect back on the careers they’ve chosen, often one moment stands out in their minds—a moment where their passion crystallized. For Nelson, the moment came when he was sitting at his father’s church and realized how much more impactful the service would be without sound issues—so he fixed them when he was still a kid.
September 14th, 2017
Excelling in Innovation, Quality and Customer Service since 1994
Since the day of its founding in 1994, Contemporary Research has strived to provide innovative products with the highest level of quality and customer service. For more than 23 years, Contemporary Research has designed and manufactured simple and innovative solutions for professional audio video system integration out of Dallas, Texas.
September 11th, 2017
Contemporary Research Delivers Low Cost Distribution Solutions for Broadcasting Stations
Ensuring a consistent and high quality signal distribution is a critical concern for all television broadcast stations.
August 18th, 2017
Commitment to Support and Service
At Contemporary Research, connecting with our current and potential clients is always top of mind. InfoComm was a great event to share CR’s latest developments in the AV space.
July 27th, 2017
Venue Vizion: An Affordable Solution for HDTV Distribution and Control
Nothing engages audiences like video content, so it’s no wonder that bars, convention centers, medical offices, corporations, houses of worship, stadiums, and arenas are investing in high-definition video distribution.
July 26th, 2017
The SMG-40 Sound Masking Generator Keeps Office Conversations Private
Acoustic tiles, carpeting, and fabric-covered cubicles have helped to make the modern office a quiet place to work. But the lack of noise has the unintended effect of making even the smallest sound seem loud by comparison, distracting from the task at hand.
July 13th, 2017
Venue Vizion: Easy to Use
The bar for entertainment has never been higher. Audiences across the world have nearly unlimited access to movies, music, and other forms of digital content, all directly from their phones. So how can a venue still draw and captivate live audiences night after night?
June 8th, 2017
Venue Vizion: Easy to Adapt
When customers find themselves at bars, restaurants, stadiums, or other locales, they want an audio-visual experience that is as seamless as it is compelling. This is no small task.
June 2nd, 2017
Venue Vizion: Easy to Install
Venue Vizion puts the power back in the hands of AV professionals and business owners. This solution can create multiple in-house channels of high definition content that are sure to engage viewers.
May 30th, 2017
Simple is Good: Coaxial Cable Is Here to Stay
There’s nothing quite like the classics. While there have been recent advances in the use of multimode optical fiber and Category 6 structured wiring, the coaxial cable, or “coax,” is still unmatched for its ease of use, reliability and cost-effectiveness.
February 22nd, 2017
With Great Experience Comes Great Tech Support
The greatest asset to any business is its employees, and at CR, it’s no different. Having dedicated, trustworthy, and reliable team members has helped us grow into a leading designer and manufacturer of intelligent yet simple solutions for system integration that set the standard for the AV industry.