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A M X GUIDE TO SY S T E M IN T E G R AT I O N PR A C T I C E S Electrical Consultant - Designs the high voltage power “With AMX, the Denver Zoo added an entirely new element to our visitors’ experience – one that doesn’t have to be read off a sign or listened to from a live person. The content delivery solution we have with AMX allows us to get much more expressive with our messaging – the ability to handle it very efﬁciently and to increase the level of visitor enrichment, education and understanding.” Denver Zoo, D e n v e r, C o l o r a d o distribution systems, and as well as conduit and cable tray layouts to support low voltage systems. For AV systems, the electrical consultant may also be involved with transient voltage and surge suppression (TVSS) systems, uninterruptible power sources (UPS), and an isolated ground system for AV gear. A CLOSER LOOK Te m p l e U n i v e r s i t y w w w. a m x . c o m / m a r k e t s / e d u c a t i o n / ing, research and health care. As such, it continues to aggressively integrate the latest technologies into its four years, the university 30 percent to more than 55 percent, with plans to course of the next few years. M c C o r m i ck Tr i b u n e F re e d o m M u s e u m w w w. a m x . c o m / m a r k e t s / e n t e r t a i n m e n t / Plumbing Consultant - Needs to communicate and work with AV designers in the routing and location of hidden infrastructure such as water pipes and gas lines as they relate to AV and electrical infrastructure. Structural Consultant – Fundamental decisions and knowledge of building load capacities are important since large audio and video systems require signiﬁcant structural support. The structural consultant provides these perspectives, and may also play a role when building structural members could potentially interfere in issues related to sightlines. M u s e u m a n d i s t h e n a t i o n ’s s p a c e d e d i c a t e d e x cl u s i v e l y Amendment. The AMX Control System installed at the museum provides staff with a single point of control for virtually every piece of technology in the museum – from turning Lighting Consultant - Responsible for required lighting and specialized lighting control in spaces where AV systems are used. Pasadena City Hall w w w. a m x . c o m / m a r k e t s / g o v e r n m e n t / the National Register of His Hall stands as the dominant Historic District. In 2007, the city completed an exten p r o j e c t , w h i c h i n cl u d e d significant technology infrastructure and equipment Network/data/telecom Consultant - Since AV systems have become integrally tied to IT systems, consultants in these areas play a key role in the overall functionality of the successful AV project. Acoustical Consultant - Analyzes the effect of building materials and interior design on the acoustical environment, and determines treatments or building plan alterations that best address any potentially negative acoustic conditions. C o n ra d H o t e l , M i a m i w w w. a m x . c o m / m a r k e t s / h o t e l s / 2004 to an elite guest and Security Consultant - Responsible for equipment such as cameras, microphones, video recording equipment and displays that may be used in security systems design and share infrastructure such as network access. ® the outset, the hotel had installed an AMX® Control System in its eight meeting Life Safety Consultant - Life safety issues typically involve audio and/or visual alert systems, which may be tied into operating AV systems. Controllers, puts control of multimedia presentations, lighting and sophisticated audio visual equipment in the hands of meeting leaders and executive guests. ® 4 800.222.0193 +1.469.624.7400 w w w. a m x . c o m © June 2008 AMX. All rights reserved. AMX does not assume responsibility for any errors or omissions. http://www.amx.com/markets/education/ http://www.amx.com/markets/entertainment/ http://www.amx.com/markets/government/ http://www.amx.com/markets/hotels/ http://www.amx.com http://www.amx.com

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AV Technology - June 2008 Contents Precedent Corporate: Global Standardization Government: Strategic Technology Planning Education: It’s All Just a Click Pre-Empting Projector Breakdown Dealing With Technophobes Keeping Ahead of Technology Obsolescence Understanding Video Codecs Rules of Engagement Network, See & Learn Sound From the Heart Sportsbook Makes an Impact Upgrading an AV Image Product Review: Polycom’s RealPresence Experience HD Tech Horizons: A True AV Networking Standard? Product Spotlight: Digital Media Servers; Flat Panel New Products Ad Index AV MO: Calculating Fiber Optic Transmission Distance

AV Technology - June 2008

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