Ramblings from the Midwest

My name is Tim Albright. I am a husband, father, grad student, and Internet media producer. My current projects focus on the AV industry with parters, rAVe Publications. This will be used as a catchall for things I find around the Internet.

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IHSE introduces the MV42 Series multiViewer for DisplayPort 4K60

IHSE introduces the MV42 Series multiViewer for DisplayPort 4K60

The units can display and control up to four computer sources at a time on a single 4Kp60 monitor

IHSE has launched the MV42 Series MultiViewer for DisplayPort 4K60. The MV42 is a four-port multiview display processor that combines a high-performance 4K60 multi-image video processor with remote keyboard/mouse control. Two models are offered supporting either a single-head 4K DisplayPort output…

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Vanco launches new online training center

Vanco launches new online training center

The new online portal provides access to education sessions and resources on AV technology and the company’s four brands

Vanco International has launched its new online training portal. The Vanco Training Center is a free online resource available to Vanco’s distributors, reps, dealers, and integrators where they are able to access training modules, QRTs, videos, pre-recorded webinars, and…

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Mitsubishi Electric US unveils the DiamondView DV100UM 4K LCD monitor

Mitsubishi Electric US unveils the DiamondView DV100UM 4K LCD monitor

The TAA Compliant monitor is ideal for 24/7 applications used in control rooms and command centers

Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc. Visual and Imaging Systems divisionhas released of the DiamondView DV100UM LCD Monitor, which is capable of delivering 4K resolution content on a single display or multiple 1080p content with different layouts, making the new product suitable for a wide range of…

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Daily Download Wednesday April 29, 2020

Daily Download Wednesday April 29, 2020

Leave A Paper Trail

A State of Control 67: Steve Greenblatt is joined by Rich Fregosa, Nick Miller and Joe Way talking about project management. Rich Fregosa starts off talking about how proper documentation on programming revisions is critical to a project’s longevity.

Host: Steve Greenblatt Guests:

Rich Fregosa  – Rich on Twitter

Nick Miller – Nick on Linkedin

Joe Way – Higher Ed AV…

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NSCA's Beer & Bull: Virtual Reality

NSCA Beer & Bull 1: Looking at virtual reality and how it can assist in showing clients new ways to experience products from @NSCA_systems

Virtual Landscapes

On behalf of NSCA’s Emerging Technologies Committee, Director of Business Resources Mike Abernathy hosts a panel of guests to sit back and share a drink while discussing the latest in new technology for the industry. On this first episode, they discuss the merits of virtual reality, and the possibilities that come with creating an experience for a virtual environment.

Host:

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ResiWeek 221: All Money Is Green

ResiWeek 221: The integrators' role for their clients when it comes to cybersecurity, and looking at Pearl Homes standard to smart home systems.

How Can You Say No?

We’ve got some of our favorite in the industry to talk about the latest news coming out of the residential space of AV! Oh, and Brawner’s here too.

First, we take a look at a survey conducted by research firm Parks Associates about data security. CE Pro reports that 79% of households are concerned about privacy issuesfrom smart home devices and other solutions.…

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Understanding Personality Types for Increased Productivity and Success

Understanding Personality Types for Increased Productivity and Success

Building relationships, servicing clients, working in teams, and managing projects all rely on one’s ability to work well with other people. Since the world is comprised of a wide variety of individuals, the ability to get along and thrive in inter-personal situations can be challenge. This is especially true when considering multidisciplinary activities or work teams involving sales, marketing,…

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Video Wall Mounting Systems for Direct View LED DIsplays

Video Wall Mounting Systems for Direct View LED DIsplays

This level includes training on direct-view LED displays and video wall mounting systems,  with a focus on the benefits of such technology and how to properly install a video wall from start to finish (pre-planning, site surveys, and best practices).

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Using Design Thinking to Make Customer Experiences Amazing!

Using Design Thinking to Make Customer Experiences Amazing!

Learn how Legrand | AV has incorporated Design Thinking into their everyday practices to ensure every project, every interaction starts with the customer. 

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Amber Solutions debuts AC/DC enabler and AC switch

Amber Solutions debuts AC/DC enabler and AC switch

The Amber AC/DC enabler is designed for internal, low-power solutions, with a specific focus on optimizing IoT functions in wired smart products

Amber Solutions has unveiled its newly patented Amber AC/DC Enabler and Amber AC Switch.

The AC/DC Enabler is an UL-certified and globally compatible 30mm x 15mm x 8mm solid-state digital power management and control system, which, combined with…

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DeltaLive named international distributor for L-Acoustics Creations

DeltaLive named international distributor for L-Acoustics Creations

The partnership aims to devote resources to prepariing the market entry of L-Acoustics private residential, multichannel sound spaces, Island, Ocean, and Archipel

At the end of 2019, L-Acoustics welcomed DeltaLive Ltd. into the L-Acoustics Group, a family of companies focused on the design, manufacture and commercialization of L-Acoustics sound systems. One of the stated aims of this…

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Social Media and Case Studies for Integrators

Social Media and Case Studies for Integrators

The team at Caster Communications gives guidance on how to best communicate and connect with your clients. In times like these, it can be difficult to know how to help clients. The Caster team are experts in crisis communications and PR. 

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Marketing 101

Back to basics! In this class attendees will learn the 4 core areas of marketing an AV company. From content creation ideas and social media strategy to case studies and brand recognition…this class will be going over core basics for marketing the AV industry and leave you ready to start using them for your business immediately.

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How to Build and Develop Relationships with Architects and Designers

How to Build and Develop Relationships with Architects and Designers

Now more than ever it makes sense to develop an engagement strategy that includes building relationships with architects and interior designers in your local market. This course looks at the personas of these important influencers based on research, a temperature reading of how they are coping with the current climate and provides practical advice on how integrators can market themselves better…

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Experiential Design

We’ve all heard the buzz words immersive and experiential when it comes to AV technology, but what does it mean to design for the experience? While most use cases tend to be within the realm of rental and stage or live entertainment, there are a lot of ways that those principals can resonate and connect in the commercial AV industry. This will be a discuss on how we can work in unusual ways to…

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COVID-19's Impact on Live Events Professionals and How to Overcome It's Impact

COVID-19’s Impact on Live Events Professionals and How to Overcome It’s Impact

Wallace Johnson is joined by members of the Rental and Staging Network. They’ll discuss the impact the COVID-19 crisis has had on the live events communities, how we can support them during the downturn, and ways to come overcome. 

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Building a Solid Power Foundation: Basic Principles of Commercial Power Distribution

Building a Solid Power Foundation: Basic Principles of Commercial Power Distribution

A solid power foundation is often taken for granted: Once the devices are plugged in, they’ll just work. But, anomalies such as surges, spikes, and electrical noise occur daily, not just when a storm hits, and can be the culprit for downtime, device failure, or frequent need for reboots requiring site visits. These risks for power anomaly damage are easily solved with power management. By gaining…

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