AV Technology - March 2008 - (Page 44)

AV SUPPORT WHERE TO FIND The National Systems Contractors Association (NSCA) makes it easy to find one of its 2,500 member companies near you. Just select the type of system or services you’re looking for and your address or zip code, and their web-based “Members on the Map” feature returns a listing of companies near you. For more information, visit www.nsca.org. FIVE BEST PRACTICES InfoComm International has published a comprehensive set of industry “best practices” that describe the processes and practices that make up the business of technology-based presentation, communication, and entertainment systems. For more information, visit www.infocomm.org. KEEP THE AV MANAGER INVOLVED. The staff AV manager is an important liaison between the owners and contracted AV professionals. They are also probably the most knowledgeable about the actual end-user’s needs in relation to current systems. Powerhouse Performance! The new EIKI LC-X7 delivers 9,000 ANSI Lumens of XGA resolution imaging (1024 x 768) at a 2000:1 contrast ratio, in eye-arresting 10-bit 3LCD color. Versatile, the LC-X7 features vertical & horizontal lens shift and a mechanical shutter, plus a full slate of easily-changed optional lenses & input modules. Built for performance, the LC-X7 boasts durable inorganic panels, and an automatic cartridge air filter system which reduces maintenance and prolongs life. 1 2 CREATE A TECHNICAL SUBCOMMITTEE. InfoComm suggests that a building owner assemble a technical subcommittee to allow the various technical representatives to work together and represent the owner as a group. INVOLVE TECHNICAL CONSULTANTS EARLY. It’s also recommended that the architect confer with AV designers early in the process of AV system design to determine what impact the proposed AV systems will have on the building plan and budget — especially if new construction is involved. AV system considerations include acoustics, lighting, sightlines, and space requirements that may require building design adaptation, which can be considerably more expensive once the building is completed. INVOLVE ELECTRICAL CONSULTANTS EARLY. Building electrical and mechanical engineers need to be aware of increased requirements created by the installation and use of AV systems. 3 4 The LC-X7 - 9,000 Lumen XGA Powerhouse Projector Shown with optional lens. To learn more about the LC-X7 or the complete line of EIKI ProAV Projectors, call 1-800-932-8703 or visit www.eiki.com Projectors and more! 2345 CONSTRUCTION MANAGERS SHOULD INCLUDE AV IN PROJECT BUDGETS AND MANAGEMENT. AV can affect a wide variety of project areas. It adds cost to the base building for infrastructure, and AV systems have the potential to be a significant and sometimes unexpected budget line item. 5 Source: InfoComm International 44 | AVTECHNOLOGY | march 2008 http://www.infocomm.org http://www.nsca.org http://www.eiki.com http://www.eiki.com

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AV Technology - March 2008 Contents Precedent Corporate: Whose Job Is It Anyway? Education: There’s No Business Like Show Business Government: Technology and the New World Order Buying a Videoconference System They Will Actually Use AV After Hours The Sound of HD Conferencing Assembling the Design Team Concert Hall Acoustics on a High School Budget Audio Architecture Keeping a Watchful Eye Product Spotlight Tech Horizons Product Review New Products AV MO

AV Technology - March 2008

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