tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21284722858038275632024-02-18T20:34:15.625-08:00AUDIO VISUALadminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17062955766701411965noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2128472285803827563.post-25811168630370366252015-03-30T08:58:00.002-07:002015-03-30T08:58:55.819-07:00What Is Audio Acrobat?So we all know that the key to operating a small business is organization. We also know how vital marketing is to promote our product and services and how expensive it is to hire outside companies to manage the marketing. The bottom line is that there are a lot of components involved in successful and creative advertising. Audio Acrobat is a product that can effectively help small businesses accomplish their marketing goals and even provide new sources of publicizing that were not previously considered.
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Marketing Audio Tools
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Record, upload, and download audio to and from your computer<br />
Records phone calls, capturing testimonials by phone<br />
Record and play back audio by phone<br />
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Records video using your computer<br />
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Send MP3 audio via email<br />
Create podcasts for use with iTunes marketing<br />
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Post to social media and similar<br />
Design an audio or video player<br />
Arrange streaming audio playlists
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These are only some of the tools available from Audio Acrobat. Now, it's very easy to just list these and say "go for it", but I also want to add a more in-depth description of the potential uses within these tools and highlight the importance of their interconnectivity.
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Improve Your Website
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Just one example of an improvement that can be made to either a pre-existing website or to a new website for your business would be to add an audio/video player designed according to your business needs. With a video player, you can record and play for customers a multitude of things such as: an online commercial spot, a product demonstration, a visual how-to tutorial, or even a tour of your business. With an audio player you can record and play audio testimonials from satisfied customers, create a pod cast to show and link it to your website and/or have a link on your website to your recorded podcast shows. These provide customers with a more interactive and quality experience when visiting your website.
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Social media is a great way to spread the news about your products and/or services to potentially millions of people, so finding ways of improving what and how you post will always be time and effort well spent. Audio Acrobat gives you innovative tools to create landing page links into your social media post that will take your customers from the social media sites to a campaign page that you create, allowing them to see what your business can do for them.
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One of the best things to note about Audio Acrobat is that you don't have to be a tech junkie to use this product. Their website offers comprehensive video tutorials and informational webinars for each of their featured tools and services that will teach you the basics quickly and easily. As with any service you invest in for your business, be sure to do your research before making a decision. Audio Acrobat offers a free trial that permits you to get acquainted with their merchandise and get a good feel for what assistance it can grant to your enterprise, in order to make this decision simple.
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<b><i><a href="http://audio-4-you.blogspot.com/2014/07/audio-visual-rentals.html" target="_blank">Audio Visual Rentals</a></i></b> offer a renter a chance to use equipment they might not be able to afford to purchase. Different types of visual rentals are available to suit each and every individual's specific need. Upon choosing the items you would like to rent, audio visual rental services will have your business or home set up with the equipment you desire in no time.
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Businesses often rent audio visual equipment to present gift shows. Projectors are offered in all sizes. These projectors make it easy to present your information to a group of people because the screens are large and easy to read from a distance. Slide projectors are also a good visual rental when needing to present.
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Other people choose to rent overhead projectors to present their information. Overhead projectors permit the presenter to exchange his or her slides by hand. These overheads permit a renter to create notes on the slides with markers as they move through a presentation. These permits for any extra information to be added that may be needed.<br />
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To make the audio aspect louder when presenting on these audio visual rentals one would possibly prefer to rent a microphone and speakers. The speakers will adjust to a variety of sound levels to suite your environment best. These rentals are available together or separate depending on your specific needs.
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These businesses also provide a renter an opportunity to rent materials such as like DVD players, VHS players, and CD players. Each of these items can be used to play any material you wish to show an audience. They can even be rented for your personal use in your home.
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The great thing about renting equipment from these businesses is that they also offer you the choice of renting long term or short them. If you are only in need of the rental for some presentations than daily and weekly rentals are made available to you. Even renters needing equipment for a year at a time have the choice to do so.
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Take a hold of your speeches, presentations and rent equipment today. Equipment will be personally delivered to your location and set up upon your request. These businesses additionally provide also the option of choosing an onsite technician to be present to help you with the equipment. The rental fees are affordable and require little paperwork. A simple phone call to reserve your equipment is all it takes to have your audio visual rentals at your doorstep.
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adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17062955766701411965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2128472285803827563.post-46493443314922551682014-01-14T06:57:00.001-08:002014-01-14T06:57:15.173-08:00Making Your Event Succeed With Audio Visual Technology<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
At any conference or party, <a href="http://audio-4-you.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">the audio visual equipment</a> used is often the defining factor of the event. Choosing the right equipment can make the difference between ordinary and extraordinary, reinforcing the key messages of the event and creating a memorable experience for those present. It is one of the key areas of event management, with event planners usually offering a wide range of audio visual equipment to choose from according to the size and scope of the event.
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When looking for an event management company to organise your event you will need a mix of experience, knowledge and value. The equipment should be in good condition and the team that you are hiring it from should demonstrate an understanding of safety requirements and technological know-how. Experienced event management companies will also be familiar with the different venues in the area as well as the technology that is best suited to each. They will work alongside you, ideally being flexible and open to listen to your views in order to fulfil your vision in creating the event.
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A corporate event is especially dependent on audio visuals to create a lasting imprint on the minds of attendees. One of the first things to consider when choosing audio visual equipment is the type of venue that you will use to host your event as well as the mood you are trying to create. Indoor and outdoor venues require different types of equipment as do small and large spaces.
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Videos are an excellent way of transmitting a message to the entire audience and can be played on an LCD/plasma screen or projector. Media players such as Apple TV allow iPad and Macbook users to wirelessly stream presentations and content to large format screens.
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For the accompanying sound to be clearly heard, you can choose from a variety of high quality powered speakers that can project sound at a range of volumes from a pleasant pitch to a tone that suits large outdoor gatherings.
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If individual speeches or presentations are to be made you will also need equipment such as microphones and lecterns. Event management companies may offer to customise the lectern with your business logo. Public address systems are available in configurations to suit both small and large events, allowing presenters and the audience to enjoy crisp, clear and quality sound throughout.
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If your event is an exhibition you may also want to look at equipment such as exhibition audio kits for your booth. Other equipment to consider includes mixing desks, amplifiers, headphones, cameras, video walls and touch screens. Special dinners, parties and launches can also benefit from audio visual technology.
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It is a proven fact that those who use their senses to engage in an activity remember that activity for a longer period of time than activities in which their senses are not engaged. Audio visuals are based on this principle, bringing the occasion alive to create a lasting impression.
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adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17062955766701411965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2128472285803827563.post-52005300328023490652013-10-23T03:48:00.003-07:002013-10-23T03:49:54.537-07:003 Ways to Improve Audio Dialog on Your TVYou just bought that brand new 50 inch state of the art LED TV. The picture is fantastic and it includes all the newest Smart TV features. You get it home, plug it in and go through all the set up in the manual. You turn it on to watch one of your favorite shows or movies. The picture looks wonderful, but the sound is awful. <b><a href="http://audio-4-you.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The audio</a></b> is garbled and the dialog is virtually impossible to make out. After fiddling with all the built-in audio settings you finally give up and either take it back or decide to live with it.
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There are alternatives, some cheap and some not so cheap, which I will discuss in a bit but first, let's take a look at the root cause of the problem.
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There are 4 main reasons for bad<a href="http://audio-4-you.blogspot.com/2013/10/3-ways-to-improve-audio-dialog-on-your.html" target="_blank"> audio quality on today's TVs</a>. Most of these have to do with what makes these TVs attractive in the first place. One of the marvels of today's LED TVs is how thin and light weight they are. Can you imagine hanging a 50in CRT TV on the wall? However, the thinness of the TV forces some major compromises in the quality and design of the speaker subsystem.
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First, the speakers are much smaller in today's TVs than in the older CRT TVs. The elements are <br />
<a name='more'></a>typically rectangular (1inch x 3inches) with very small displacements. Sound is made by moving a speaker element back and forth (pushing the air). This is called displacement. Displacement is especially important for generating the low frequencies. The more displacement a speaker has, the lower the frequency it can generate. A male voice has a fundamental frequency between 85 Hz and 180 Hz, while a female voice has a fundamental frequency between 165 Hz and 255 Hz. Because of the physical size of the speakers and their limited displacement, the natural frequency response of a TV speaker cuts off somewhere around 200 Hz. Thus, you are not hearing or barely hearing the voice fundamental frequency. What you do hear are the harmonics (multiples of the fundamental frequency) which are lower in amplitude and decay away; and the only reason you hear any dialog at all is because of these harmonics. When your ear hears these harmonics, your brain believes it also hears the fundamental though at a lower volume. Which is why the dialog sounds muted.
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Not only are modern TV's thin, but they also have very thin bezels (the picture frame around the display portion of the TV). Because the bezels are so thin, there is no room to place the speakers, so the speakers are either placed in the back of the TV, or they are placed facing downward along the thickness dimension of the TV. This directs the sound away from the viewer and either bounces it off the wall or off the TV stand. During these bounces, the frequencies can cancel themselves, reinforce themselves or interact in ways that cause the audio to be distorted. In the old days, the TV design had an extended bezel below the picture tube where generally the speakers were placed. The speakers were placed so they faced the viewer, thus minimizing the reflections (bounces) giving much clearer audio.
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Because of speaker size, cost, and power dissipation considerations, the output power of the speakers in today's TVs is generally between 5Watts to 10Watts per channel (stereo channel). How loud this is will depend upon the speaker efficiency, and how far away the viewer is. The recommended viewing distance for a 50in HDTV is around 8-10 feet. Considering the typical TV speaker and the recommended viewing distance, the maximum loudness would be about equivalent to a loud radio in an average room. However, that is with the speakers pointing at you. With the speakers pointing down or away from you, the loudness would be less and the audio in the TV would appear to you to be underpowered.
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The TV manufacturers try to address some of these issues by using sophisticated audio processors to compensate for the deficiencies in their speaker designs. The algorithms executed by these processors are used to provide bass enhancement or virtual surround sound and even voice band enhancement. However, the algorithms that are being used are far from optimal. The algorithms being used do not compensate for changes in the source material, so that things may sound great on one TV channel or show, but sound terrible on another. The algorithms are static when they need to be dynamic so they can respond to changes in the source content. Some of the algorithms are just pieced together. Rather than looking at the whole audio experience, each algorithm is optimized for it's own performance. Optimizing the components of a subsystem rarely leads to the optimization of the entire system. For example, if you optimize for bass enhancement, you wind up compromising the surround sound algorithm and conversely, if you optimize the surround sound algorithm, you will compromise the bass. Unless these algorithms are tuned so that the entire result is optimized, the audio will not improve. Thus, in the end, unless properly tuned (which rarely happens) these algorithms do little to solve the problem.
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There are several solutions available ranging from free to expensive. Each has varying degrees of affect on the problem.
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The free solution is to adjust the audio settings in your TV. Go into the setup menu on your TV and select the audio setting panel. Then turn off as many of the settings as possible. For example, turn off surround sound, turn off bass enhancement, turn off Dolby, etc. If there are bass and treble controls, make sure each is set exactly the same typically around 50% but you could go as high as 100% each. Turn off any thing that says level sound and night mode or commercial mode. If the TV has any kind of an equalizer, set it for flat. This gets your TV into a baseline setting. If the dialog is still not to your liking, then chances are none of the other settings will help it. If it improves, then you can go back into the settings and adjust the bass and treble. Turning on the other effects will not do anything for the dialog, so you should leave them off.
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If none of this works and you have downward or rearward facing speakers, then the next solution will cost you money. It is a sound bar. A sound bar is exactly what the name says, a bar with multiple speakers to the left and right. The bar gets it audio from the TV through a variety of connections. The speakers are generally of better quality than a typical TV speaker and the bar has it's own power supply and internal amplifier so that it can get louder than your normal TV. Best of all, the speakers are forward mounted; pointed directly at you.
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There is much variety in sound bars, some with subwoofers, some without. Some that are multichannel and some that are not. The best bang for the buck, however, are either the 2 channel (2.0) or 2 channel with subwoofer (2.1) sound bars. Multichannel sound bars really do not give you the same results as a full multichannel home theater system. The reason is that in a multichannel home theater, you place the speakers around you so that you get the full sense of sound placement. A multichannel sound bar, however, still has all the speakers in front of you, so that while you get all the channels, you lose the sense of placement. One thing to consider is that very few broadcasts are multichannel. They are predominately 2 channel. So if your primary use of the TV is broadcast, then a multichannel system won't do much good.
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The 2 channel or 2.1 channel sound bars all come with various software algorithms that enable enhancements (bass enhancement, simulated surround sound, etc). If you are primarily interested in dialog, then in the sound bar set up panels, disable all of these for the same reasons I mentioned above for your TV. The processed audio, while better than in a TV, can still be muddy. Once you have acceptable dialog, then you can make adjustments with the other settings if you so desire.
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Using a subwoofer can be good and bad. Proper use of the subwoofer gives more richness to the audio. Your ear expects to hear these frequencies and if they are not there or are muted, it almost feels like there is a hole that needs filling in. Be cautious, however. The subwoofer typically has it's own amplifier and volume control so that you can adjust it separately from the main speakers. You need to keep the subwoofer volume down fairly low (remember it is just filler). If the sub-woofer volume is set too high it will dominate the other frequencies and will sound horrible. If you want to be knocked out of your chair with that special effect explosion, then be prepared to lose the dialog. Adjust the volume in small steps until you achieve the desired effects.
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There is a third option to improve the audio on your TV, but it is typically more expensive and involves much more setup. That option is the home theater system. Because of it's complexity and expense, I won't delve into that discussion here.
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The audio from today's TVs is substandard because of the use of small underpowered speakers, their placement (away from the listener), and the use of sub-optimal audio algorithms. To improve the quality (especially of the dialog), the consumer can adjust the TV itself; removing any audio special effects, buy a sound bar (also removing any audio special effects), or buy a home theater system. The sound bar represents the best cost/performance/complexity tradeoff for the consumer.
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But, they can not change you unless you want them to. If you are not committed to exercising regularly, if you still plan on making excuses or just toying with the idea of exercising while all you will do is sit at home and read Reddit, subliminal audio is not for you.
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The simple fact is that subliminal audio is recorded to help you deal with a lack of motivation when the exercise gets tough and muscles start to hurt, or when lungs start to burn during the long run. They are able to give you that extra push that you need.
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Subliminal messages feel like relaxation. Their aim is to get you relaxed first, so your conscious mind is calm and unobtrusive while they send positive affirmations that will help you end your struggle with exercise.
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The thing is, you lack motivation for exercise because of habit. You have a habit of feeling cushy and not pushing yourself. That is a result of training as well! It is mental training, but training none the less.
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Subliminal messages work by reversing the training you have given yourself over the years. They help by aligning your conscious desires to work out regularly with the subconscious.
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The body and mind are connected. If you have a healthy mind, which subliminal messages help you achieve, you will soon have a healthy body too.
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Why can't I just recite positive affirmations
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Of course, you could just recite the positive affirmations to yourself, but that would not be as helpful because just reciting the affirmations would likely not penetrate your consciousness.
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Those messages would not reach the subconscious, or even if they would they would just be confusing, as any time you said to yourself that you love to exercise, the conscious mind would just send countless counter examples in which it will prove that that thought is false.
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Reprogramming your mind is possible with solely using positive affirmations, but they are multiple times more effective when used in combination with subliminal audio messages, which will help you reprogram your mind naturally, as it won't feel like you've actually done anything by force.
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Christopher Montrose has written articles for multiple sites across the web. He is an associate at Real Subliminal, a company for which he writes about benefits of using hypnosis and subliminal audio in every day life.
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Chris suggests you try a free subliminal audio download by visiting http://www.realsubliminal.com/free-subliminal-mp3 or to get straight to the page where you can find subliminal albums that will help your motivation at: http://www.realsubliminal.com/product/motivation-to-exercise.
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Now that's a great way to get speaking gigs! The only problem was, his talk was billed as "How to Create Affiliates and Joint Ventures!" Well, okay, there were two problems. I didn't find out until ten at night the day before and had a full day of meetings the next day!
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Oh yea, of course, I had no experience in either at the time, but the topics intrigued me. I had learned from my mentor to never ever turn down a speaking gig! So what was I to do but go home, Google Affiliates and Joint Ventures until I had enough information to bullet point an educationally packed Power Point Presentation!
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I read the bullet points out loud and then filled in more details until after reading it at a conversational pace, it took an hour. Then using Camtasia, I recorded the audio over the Power Point. I didn't know at the time if I would use the Power Point during the presentation, but at least it was prepared. Not all venues are set up to use Power Point.
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After I had finished the recording and the editing, taking out the long pauses and inadvertent stumbling I had a neat one hour mp3 program. Then I burned it to ten CD's, made ten CD labels, ten DVD jacket covers and walked out the door with a half hour to spare!
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I know most people would not consider doing such a thing at the last minute and would want more time to prepare, but I've learned a part of my personality thrives on the last minute impromptu adrenalin! I do much better getting projects done when I have little time to organize rather than months of research and edits!
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The beauty of the Internet and the search engines today is if you have an interest in a topic, you can research what the experts have to say in a couple of hours and create your own material in just a couple of days. There is no shortage of opinions or information generated on any topic so it is easy to create a quality program in no time at all.
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I am a big fan of outlining the material however; it works for my left brain logical comfort zone. Outlines bring a sense of order to a presentation. I believe an audience prefers to go from point A to point B and then point C, not point A to point C and then back to point B. I enjoy the process of creating "how to" material and I am a big fan of delivering quality content. I abhor "sell fests" where every ten minutes the presenter is offering a "one time special deal."
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I always produce the first ten products myself, and if you noticed I mentioned, I put my CD's in DVD cases with customized wrap around covers. I tested this for about two years and found I outsold my $20 DVD cases with the same material as my $10 CD cased material by two to one! For some reason, people believe they are getting more value with a larger packaged item. This technique also works when you put multiple CD sets in a binder rather than a small CD case.
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The great thing about creating these audio programs is I have them as a reference. To date I have about thirty five audio programs. Some of the programs I might deliver about once a year. So when it's time, I can review the Power Point and listen to the audio program on the way to the event a couple of times to bring the material back into my consciousness in an orderly fashion.
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I have found I rarely use Power Points for a presentation. I don't like the equipment separation effect it has between me and my audience. The exception is when I'm delivering an educationally packed presentation where the details might have to be spelled out to be clear enough for the audience, especially when they're not familiar with the topic.
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So now you can decide on a project and have it produced in no time at all with very little effort on your part. Then when you want to produce multiples more than ten, there are many resources that will burn the CD's, apply the labels, produce the DVD jacket covers and include the DVD case for under a dollar a piece.
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It's a great way to leave your audience with a way of taking you home with them. I also give one program away as a method of collecting the business cards from my audience to help build my database!
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Your event can't be a success without top quality content. However, content isn't enough. The technology needs to be integrated smoothly and seamlessly. Presentations, videos and recording methods have to work properly. The event should look good, as well.
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Slideshows, graphical aids and videos need to be fully visible and audible to every member of the audience. All of the content - spoken and shown - should be easily accessible to offsite as well as onsite participants. Ideally, all of the content should be available for review at a later date, archived into a well organised, well edited <a href="http://audio-4-you.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">electronic audio and video </a>format online, or at least as a CD or DVD.
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Minimising Risk
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As an event organiser, you may very well be looking for ways to take advantage of internet-based audio and video communication for offsite personnel. You will almost certainly be looking for ways to minimise the risk of technical oversights and failures.
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Is your staff up to the challenge? They are likely unfamiliar with the venue. Setting up and running event technology is not their main job. The equipment your company owns may not even be fully compatible with your most up to date computer and communications technology.
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To minimise risk, hire experts in audio-visual technology and implementation. Consultants who can provide both equipment and expertise for large meetings and events are available in all the major markets. These experts know the venues and can give you access to the latest technology, just when you need it. Technical event planning is their specialty.
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Adding Value
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When you hire technical consultants for<a href="http://audio-4-you.blogspot.com/2013/02/audio-visual-production-how-to-plan.html" target="_blank"> the audio and visual</a> aspects of your event, you can choose to go beyond the basics. For very little extra investment, the setting of the event can be optimised for both appearance and video readiness. Make your event look professional and strengthen your message with proper lighting and well prepared presentation areas.
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You'll reap the benefits of the professional technical planning both during and after the event. It's easy to add video production and editing onto a technical management package. Imagine a CD or website where all of the presentations and support materials are available in an easily searchable, well integrated format. Visual aids will appear next to well produced videos of the speakers. Each presentation will be indexed and divided into parts. It's perfect for use as an aid in training staff and as an easily accessible archive of the event.
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CMS Australasia, with offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Darwin and Canberra, is a top audio visual production consultant in the Australian market. They can support unique or periodic events, and even touring courses, sales events and shows. For details on the services they offer, take a look at their website: http://www.cmsaustralasia.com.
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Today, the SCART system still exists because people enjoy the simplicity of it and they also enjoy how it allows them to retain the significant investments they have made in their audio and video equipment. Another reason that people still use this system is because, in some ways, it still offers an extremely superior picture quality than any of the other analogue methods that came along after it. Many of the early DVD players that were sold in Europe were compatible with this system because of the crispness of the picture, regardless of what kind of connection the television had.<br />
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As people watched their audio and video components grow, the need for SCART splitters started to grow. Today, there are still plenty of people who use this technology simply because it has withstood the test of time. But as they add DVD players and stereo components to their home theatre system, they start to run out of room on their SCART units. These splitters will allow consumers to add more units to their SCART arrangement and expand their home theatre set-up without having to get rid of all of the equipment they have already invested in.
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A SCART splitter can be used to send a signal to two compatible devices simultaneously, but it is important to remember that the output is only from one unit to two units. The one challenge that you will still have to contend with is the inability of some of the signals to be bidirectional. But if you want to retain the investments you have made in your home cinema equipment over the years, then this kind of splitter is the ideal solution. It will allow you to continue to add units to your set-up without having to worry about the new digital conversions or investing in completely new audio or video equipment.
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A crossover is a filtering device which limits the frequencies that reach a speaker. It splits a music signal into separate frequency ranges and sends them to speakers that are designed to best reproduce each frequency range. For instance, only high frequencies would be sent to your tweeters, midrange to your mid range <b>speakers, and lows to your subwoofer.
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The passive crossover is very common. It's basically a capacitor or coil installed on the speaker leads between amplifier and speaker that stops certain frequencies from reaching a speaker. It's relatively inexpensive and easy to install.<br />
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But for your<i> car stereo system</i> to perform better and be efficient, you need an active crossover, also referred to as an electronic crossover. It is installed between your head unit or equalizer and your amplifiers. Your electronic crossover sends the proper frequency ranges to each amplifier. Some people run three separate amps: one for bass, one for mids and the other for highs.
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Active crossovers are almost infinitely adjustable. You can vary the crossover points and adjust the level of separate speakers to achieve the best overall sound in your vehicle.
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If you're serious about sound you must have a car audio crossover. Otherwise your system will sound terrible. Oh what a mess it will be when your subwoofer and mid-range speakers duplicate many of the same frequencies! How about when your mid-range speaker attempts to put out high notes that your tweeters are supposed to handle. Can you bear such grief? I can't.
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And this is just the beginning of your sorrow and pain. Since low frequencies are being sent to your tweeters there will be distortion. As a result of this distortion your tweeters will be destroyed. Loud bass will eventually destroy your mid-range speakers as well. Now you've got to start from scratch and buy a new set of speakers, all because you started on the wrong footing.
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Your audio capabilities are probably the most important feature of any business meeting. You want to make sure that what you have to say to your team is clear and audible. When you are looking to rent audio equipment, the two main components in the audio part of your presentation are microphones and speakers. Having a microphone and a P.A. speaker can really help you to amplify your voice and your message to the entire room.
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The video aspect of your presentation
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The video aspect of your business meeting is another integral part to a successful presentation. Renting any kind of video related equipment will complete your visual needs for your conference to perfection. A few of the video tools and equipment that you can use are projectors, laptops, TVs and projector screens. The video part of your conference is great for displaying any kind of data information that is essential to the meeting's purpose.
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Fusing both the audio and video equipment together will bring an enormous display of professionalism to your business meeting. You will be able to connect your laptop to the projector and have your microphones connected to the speakers, which will complete your audio and video set-up. The combination will give your associates an easy time understanding and appreciating your presentation.
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Benefits to renting instead of buying
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Why should you rent instead of buying your audio and video equipment? Purchasing your own audio and visual equipment can come out very expensive in the end. If you are looking to use audio and visual equipment for only a few conferences, then it is best to rent rather than buy. In either case, renting your audio and visual equipment is surely worth it. The company you will rent it from can help you set up the equipment and have a dry run to ensure a successful business meeting.
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While adapting a book into a screenplay, important points of differences between a screenplay and a book must be understood:
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3. A book follows a certain writing style while a screenplay lacks literary prose.
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4. A book is an in-depth description of all the characters and other biographical details while screenplays lack that advantage.
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Thus, a very important step to begin screenplay writing is to decide what is to be included and what needs to be cut out.
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Pointers to be noted while reading a book for its conversion into a screenplay:
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• Minor characters that can be easily avoided<br />
• Lengthy descriptions to be dispensed off<br />
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While adapting a book into a screenplay, certain elements of a screenplay should be added such as:
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• Use of short sentences intermixed with vital dialogue to create a paragraph of action<br />
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• Combine two or more related scenes and present them as one descriptive scene<br />
• Invention of new scenes, if required to act as a bridge between two story elements<br />
• Change of telephonic conversations in personal meetings to create a better impact on the story line.<br />
• Use of voice over narration enhances the experience of the audience<br />
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Adapting a book to a screenplay can prove to be a gratifying experience, however most people lack skills and technical knowledge to produce a screenplay with an edge. If the conversion of a book into a screenplay is your dream and you don't have the knowledge or experience needed, don't mess it trying. Instead hire a professional screenplay writer to work with you and to provide with a screenplay writing experience that gives you experience as well as a finished product.
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The technically qualified service team members will be capable of undertaking designing, installation and maintenance. Since the AV services market is highly competitive and vibrant, the multimedia companies always will have the manpower and other resources to meet the requirements of their existing clients and to offer services of the latest standards to the future clients. They provide the best quality service and attention to all their clients - big corporate clients, medium level clients and small business customers. These companies offer cost-effective and quality oriented solutions to various AV requirements of their clients such as digital communication among staff and with customers, installation of video conferencing units, transferring of AV systems to new locations etc.
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The audio visual companies offer consultation for various aspects such as selection of the proper equipments etc and they efficiently handle the project management tasks. They undertake various AV projects from designing up to execution on turnkey basis. Above all they ensure completion of the project within the time limits and also without exceeding the budget. They freely exchange views with the customers and thereby understand their problems and actual requirements so as to offer the best solution which will be exactly what they wanted. The most experienced and technically efficient audiovisual services are able to design and install AV systems to their clients which will perform the way they really wanted with no hassles.
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The AV systems that are designed and installed by efficient and quality conscious service providers will be simple and easy to use and the end users at their client's place will have no technical constraints in using the system for their business requirements. The system will have a comfortable interface which enables the users to properly and quickly avail the AV solutions for their specific requirements. They also provide centralized access to the AV systems for remote monitoring.
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Metro Audio Visual Productions is a full service production company specializing in corporate audio visual support. With decades of experience, an extensive inventory, and clients around the world, Metro AV is a trusted partner in supporting corporate events of all sizes. Want to know more information about audiovisual services and audiovisual companies please browse our website.
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A home theater receiver combines the functions of three components. First, a tuner for AM and FM, in some cases high definition radio or Sirius Satellite or Internet radio. Second, a preamp that controls the audio or video source selected - Blu-ray play, DVD player, iPod etc. Last, a built in multi-channel amplifier that sends the surround sound signals to the speakers and also supplies power to the speakers.
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The modern audio visual receiver (AVR) is a complex device, perhaps one of the more complex electronic devices in the home. It has a computer, amplifiers, audio signal processing chips, signal converter chips. Many AVRs have video processing chips as well. The main circuits in an AVR are: Power supply; Processor; Analog Audio; Digital Audio; Analog Video; Digital Video; Amplifier.
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Each of these groups can be one or more circuit boards, or some could be combined onto a single circuit board. Care must be taken in the design such that circuits don't interfere with each other. There's also the need to deal with physical needs such as connector placement and air flow for proper cooling.
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Stereo receivers have two channels of amplification, while AV receivers may have more than two. The standard for AV receivers is five channels of amplification. These are usually referred to as 5.1 receivers. This provides for a left, right, center, left surround and right surround speaker to be powered by the receiver. 7.1 receivers are becoming more common and provide for two additional surround channels, left rear surround and right rear surround.
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AV receivers usually provide one or more decoders for sources with more than two channels of audio information. This is most common with movie soundtracks, which use one of a variety of different types of encoding formats.
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As the number of playback channels were increased on receivers, more decoders have been added to some receivers. For example, Dolby Labs created Dolby Pro Logic IIx to take advantage of receivers with more than five channels of playback. With the introduction of high definition players like Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD, even more decoders have been added to some receivers. Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoders are available on many receivers.
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All this information can be a lot to take in, however many web resources are dedicated to receivers alone. When choosing to revamp or build from scratch a home theater audio and video system, investigate the receivers offered to make the best choice for your personal theater needs.
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I'm an audio expert with a particular interest in good home theater systems. You may also be interested in reading more information about home theater systems.
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Audio forensics have been used in virtually every case involving a wiretap or recorded conversation that was used in a trial - and that includes the common analysis of surveillance tapes in work environments, particular with disputes between employers and employees.<br />
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Before audio forensics was widely used in the professional world and by law enforcement agencies, the practice was focused mainly among the United States government. Linguistics experts and those versed in studying audio would utilize technology during World War II to dissect and analyze the voice patterns of enemies via radio and telephone.During World War II, specialists utilized a spectrograph to plot the frequencies and amplitudes of voice patterns. This practice made it easier to identify individuals of interest and monitor frequencies for important broadcasts or intelligence.<br />
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Now, these same practices are used with more advanced technology to identify terrorist subjects, reveal their location and discern when the audio was created along with other pertinent factors.
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Those analyzing audio don't just listen to speech. Every noise must be carefully considered with audio files because it could be relevant to the overall recording, encounter, etc. Some of the factors that are commonly evaluated by audio forensic specialists include
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Noises emanating from recording devices or other machines
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Audio Forensics and Law Enforcement Transcription
In many cases, law enforcement agencies call upon audio forensic specialists not only to study and dissect recorded audio, but also to provide transcription services. Simply providing a report of the data is not enough in all cases. To be admissible as evidence, a certified transcript of the entire audio recording is required for review. <br />
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This can be an exceptional amount of work. Unlike other forms of transcription where only the voice is recorded, law enforcement transcription sometimes requires every sound and artifact to be documented and transcribed. This includes voices, doors opening and closing, chairs scraping across floor, rustling, sighing, lip smacking, papers being shuffled, etc.<br />
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Each one of these noises could provide insight into an interrogation, meeting, or encounter that may not typically be picked up by the untrained ear. Detection of these noises, as well as discontinuities in other types of recordings can be difficult, but certainly not impossible for those who specialize in audio forensics.<br />
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Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/7025568adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17062955766701411965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2128472285803827563.post-74325220981073955972012-03-25T06:21:00.000-07:002012-03-25T06:22:06.978-07:00Audio Translation And Its ProblemsAs the world gets smaller, people find ways to use materials from other countries. However, this requires some sort of translation in order to work well. Audio translation has a number of inherent problems that need to be dealt with on every track.<br /><br />Unlike a normal translation, the audio version has a number of limitations based on the format of the original material. The biggest limitation is that the translated track must match the original in length. This can be a problem as some languages simply use more words to describe the same concept; for example, French uses about 25% more words to describe the same thing as an English version. This can make for some interesting issues when converting from one language to another and the length must be the same.<br /><br />Complicating the issue is when the audio must be synchronized with a video track. An obvious issue is when the audio must match what is seen on the screen, but that is usually the simplest issue. A more interesting issue is when there are cues in the video that must match the audio, such as when the number "3" shows up on an instruction video. The same number must appear in the same place in audio translation as well, meaning that the translator must have the same length before and after the number.<br /><br />If there are 10 seconds of audio before the number and 5 seconds after it, the translation must match that timing; this can make for some interesting timing issues when the two languages have different structures, such as the loose structure of English versus the rather strict one of French.<br /><br />Another way to deal with the timing issue is to adjust the speed of the track, making some languages sound sped up a little, and other languages sound a little slower. Although there are more precise ways to do it, sometimes it is necessary to resort to some basic tricks in order to get the job done. However, there is rarely a translation issue too tough for technicians to deal with with some trick from their bag. Usually it is just a matter of looking for a slightly different translation, but given the potential issues that a wrong translation can cause, sometimes it is just better to go with a technical trick.<br /><br />There are other applications for an audio translation, as some translation jobs require that a transcript be made for the client. As a transcript is made as part of the translation process, this is usually not a problem. This just allows for a number of different ways for one group to communicate with another group in a different country, making for a smaller, more intimate world.<br /><br />Are you looking for someone to translate English to French? Be sure to visit our website for quality English to French translation.<br /><br />Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Jeremy_Winters<br /><br /><br /><br />Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/6042628adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17062955766701411965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2128472285803827563.post-78155568184120280522011-11-25T06:52:00.000-08:002011-11-25T06:54:04.209-08:00It Pays To Have A Skilled Audio Visual Consultant Help You Choose Your New Home Cinema SystemA quality audio visual system can make all the difference to a home or office.<br /><br />But being able to afford the most expensive components and being able to change a plug are unfortunately not the only prerequisites. In order to set up a fully functional system that performs to its capacity, it pas dividends to consult with a home cinema specialist.<br /><br />If you speak to the right kind of people, you'll hear that buying and configuring an AV system is part science and part art.<br /><br />In order to get the best out of a high quality audio visual set up, you need to be familiar with the technical aspects of the components and the manner in which they're utilised in combination with one another. As well as this, you will need a little bit of creative flair for making the whole setup as good as it possibly can be.<br /><br />While it may seem like a daunting task, there is no reason to start panicking. If you live in a city, help will be close at hand as most cities will have large numbers of home cinema specialists. <span class="fullpost"><br /><br />While there may be a strong temptation to go and buy your set up from a high profile high street chain, it is unlikely that they will give you the level of service you deserve.<br /><br />So look a little harder, do some proper internet research and find an entrepreneur who has made a business out of his passion for all things audio visual. As well as getting great advice, there's a strong chance that the person you are dealing with will be happy to visit you at home or make a trip to your office to set up a demo of the equipment you want to buy.<br /><br />And frankly, given that you'll be spending rather a lot of money on your new home cinema or board room AV set up, you really should insist on having the rig tested in the environment it will be installed before you commit to it.<br /><br />Although setting up a quality AV system is an expensive exercise by its nature, a decent home theatre specialist will find a solution that won't cost you the earth, while also not compromising on quality or efficacy.<br /><br />You should be able to find good advice wherever you are. And if you really don't know where to start your search, you might as well kick it off with Google. Naturally, use a local keyword to facilitate your search. If you live Cape Town, do a search for "Cape Town audio visual company" if you're in the Bay Region of LA, look for "home cinema consultants Bay Area".<br /><br />It's unlikely you'll get a perfect set of results back, but it should throw out some good local AV companies whose advice will not only helped you find a great system, but it should cut down the stress of sourcing your home theatre and save you money into the bargain!<br /><br />This article was provided by online marketing blogger Charlie Stewart on behalf of Cape Town audio visual company Soft Illusion.<br /><br />Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Charlie_Stewart<br /><br />Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/6518606 </span>adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17062955766701411965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2128472285803827563.post-43056164932367195902011-07-20T08:59:00.001-07:002011-07-20T08:59:49.918-07:00New Audio Equipment for ConferencesConferences are big in many companies. Those who are constantly using such equipments, building their own set up can be an advantage. If you think your business can benefit from such investments, the rest of this article will give you just a few pointers but will be beneficial in deciding if building a new audio equipment set up for a conference should be considered.<br /><br />The basic concept of a simple sound system consists of sound input devices, output devices and amplifiers.<br /><br />Input Devices<br /><br />These are microphones, the most popular of which are the dynamic microphones. This is a wired microphone device commonly seen in every stage performances and in musical television performances. A wireless microphone is the same as the dynamic brand but without the connecting cables. These have an FM radio transmitter device to send signals thereby also called as a radio microphone. Lavalier microphones are the hands-free devices which can be seen being used by television newscasters attached to their blouse or suit also called as lapel. Most lapels now are also wireless, making them the most convenient to be used by presenters who need to be all over the stage. CD/DVD players are both audio and video input devices.<br /><br />Output Devices <span class="fullpost"><br /><br />Output devices are loudspeakers. The number of units to be needed will depend on the venue of the conference and the number of expected attendees. These equipments will be the bulk of the whole system. Makers of loudspeakers have come up with lightweight and small designs but maybe unsuitable for a large audience. Investing on a good number of loudspeakers can make your set up most applicable for a wide variety and volume of conferences.<br /><br />Power Amplifiers<br /><br />Power amplifiers are the drivers of loudspeakers. Aside from amplifying sounds, most units are also made to protect speakers from signal and thermal overloads. This eliminates the need for limiters which is commonly used to prevent signal overloads.<br /><br />After acquiring the basic equipments, the next agenda is to assign technicians who can manage the whole set up. Consider putting up a group of not less than 3 people to manage the system while the event is on going. These should be trained technicians who know how to troubleshoot when a glitch arise.<br /><br />For large companies, investing on a new audio equipment set up for a conference can be a good investment. Renting these types of systems always eat up a big chunk from corporate event budgets. But for small and medium-sized organizations, renting these equipments can be costly. Spending for the maintenance and putting additional people on the payroll list entails losses instead of a gain.<br /><br />Samner Flores is a reputable businessman who uses top of the line gadgets for his presentation like visual rental online and many more. To find high quality, well refined device visit Audio Visual Orlando.<br /><br />Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Samner_Q_Flores </span>adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17062955766701411965noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2128472285803827563.post-84876799755580118432011-05-31T07:02:00.000-07:002011-05-31T07:02:00.816-07:00M-Audio BX5a - Bi-Amps Are What Makes The DifferenceStudio reference monitors can easily cause arguments among audio engineers. There are many different opinions on what the perfect speaker should have. Should you spend money on a great sounding pair of speakers that have their own unique sound? What if you do a mix on them and your music doesn't sound so good when played through some other speakers?<br /><br />The fact is any decent studio, large or small will not ever just rely on one pair of speakers, that's just too risky. You need a crappy pair because most people listen to music on this kind of system, whether in a car, portable player, headphones etc. Maybe not really bad system but we're not talking about audiophiles here.<br /><br />You need another pair that are pretty good with no coloration in the tone, but a nice natural response. Fortunately there are very decent studio monitors that fall into this later category and without a big price tag. After much research and testing I can say the M-Audio Studiophile BX5a's do a very nice job of this.<br /><br />M-Audio has found their place in the market, delivering good equipment at a very good price. They're not competing with the high-end market where components are in the $1000's range but rather manufacturing products for the professional musician and home recording project studio.<br /><br />Let's face it, if we all had to spend a few grand for every component needed to put together a home recording studio most of us would never get it finished!<br /><br />The Difference is in the BX5a's Bi-Amps <span class="fullpost"><br /><br />What you won't find in lower speaker models such as the M-Audio AV40's is the bi-amp system. This means that both the high end and the low end speakers have their own dedicated power which makes for a much better efficiency in frequency response.<br /><br />This equals better sound and that's what it's all about. The lower-end speakers have a single amp driving power to both the high and low speakers making them sound not as clean.<br /><br />Considering that the M-Audio Studiophile 70 watt BX5a's cost about $100 more than the AV40's it's well worth the difference when you hear these two studio reference monitors side by side.<br /><br />Depending on budget and room size M-Audio also makes the Studiophile BX5a Deluxe which means that they've added even more power making this deluxe model 130 watts power rating.<br /><br />Regardless of which studio monitor you'll be using on your upcoming mixes, wattage rating aside, don't by-pass the bi-amp!<br /><br />Learn more about the M-Audio BX5A speakers and other toys for your home studio setup<br /><br />Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Johnny_Ferreira<br /><br />Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/6270535 </span>adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17062955766701411965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2128472285803827563.post-55907381821426500382011-05-22T07:01:00.000-07:002011-05-29T07:02:43.467-07:00The Coaxial Audio Cable ReviewThese past few years, the coaxial audio cable has gotten deep improvements and offers a huge variety of cables created for your best fit. Today's audio devices don't use analog signals to create sounds, as the old ones did, but use digital signals derived from data, namely, 0's and 1's. The digital coaxial audio cable is manufactured with the aim to preserve and transmit the digital signals and to maintain the highest possible quality.<br /><br />A coaxial audio cable is used to convey multichannel audio content from sources such as DVD players and satellite receivers to other devices which can decode that content, such as A/V receivers and DACs. Coaxial audio cables are exactly the same, in terms of their design and performance, as 75 ohm digital or analog video cables. They are 75 ohm characteristic impedance, RG-59 style cable, with gold-plated RCA plugs at each end. <span class="fullpost"><br /><br />The right coaxial audio cable is important to making your audio equipment utilize its full potential. If you want to connect components that do not have HDMI connectors, using a digital coaxial cable is an inexpensive and a good way to carry the digital audio signals for right and left stereo or 5.1 channel audio.<br />Digital coaxial cables don't have to be so expensive as the less expensive cables work just as fine for a fraction of the price; unless you are an audiophile with a $10k+ audio system, you are unlikely to notice any differences in sound quality. This is probably one of the few domains that inexpensive makes not a big difference from expensive.<br /><br />The new market offers has a large amount of coaxial cables, such as: Belkin PureAV AV20100-06 6-Foot Digital Coaxial Audio Cable, Acoustic Research AP071 Performance Series Audio Digital Coaxial Cable. Mono-price 6ft High-quality Coaxial Audio/Video RCA CL2 Rated Cable, GE Digital Audio Coaxial Cable AV23324, or the Cables Unlimited AUD131506 Pro A/V Series 6-Feet Digital Coaxial Cable.<br />These cables are easy to install, have impressive sound quality, and do not have interference. They can be installed into most audio systems and stay in place.<br /><br />Durable build quality, affordable prices, and outstanding sound quality make our coaxial audio cables ones of the best available on the market. They utilize gold-plated precision connectors for optimal sound quality. The affordability and sound performance are top of the lines for these digital coaxial cables; the sound quality is equivalent to many pricier models, but at a fraction of the price. These cables are designed for durability with a thick coating to protect the inner copper wires.<br /><br />You can say goodbye to the old, unusable coaxial audio cables and make room for the new improved one! The coaxial audio cable that is now on top will never disappoint you. And you will never even think about the last ones or just give it try. After all, the world is evolving, and so did the new coaxial cable. It's time that you do, too!<br /><br />To learn much more about the coaxial audio cable, please visit www.coaxialaudiocable.org where you'll find this and much more.<br /><br />Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Sheldon_Kelly<br /><br />Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/5436500 </span>adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17062955766701411965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2128472285803827563.post-3169994749015026192011-04-25T07:52:00.000-07:002011-04-25T07:53:20.972-07:00Home Audio Visual Experience Worth Setup EffortsThere was a time not too long ago where a "home entertainment center" consisted of a 21-inch TV on top of a small wooden stand with a separate stereo system somewhere close by. But with the technology available to us now, those days have become a distant memory.<br /><br />As technical evolution would have it, the home entertainment center has taken on a whole new persona. With the integration capabilities between sight, sound and information transfer, a good home entertainment system can create an environment of audio-visual euphoria.<br /><br />All manipulated by the touch of a few buttons on a remote control device, the rumble of subsonic bass speakers rolls beneath our feet. At the same time, a crystal clear image of a movie or sporting event comes to life on a screen that could be at least five or six times the size of that old table-top model and in 3-D to boot.<br /><br />Building a Home Entertainment System<br /><br />The process of building a home entertainment center can range from relatively simple to mammoth depending on the layout of the room and the type of system you desire.<br /><br />There are many variables, but let's say you're building a basic home entertainment system with slightly above-average audio and video equipment and some computer connectivity thrown into the mix. You will need a large multi-level shelving unit, especially if you plan on using a 50-plus-inch TV. You will also need room for some or all of the surrounding components, such as a stereo receiver, DVD player, any cable boxes. Your shelving unit will have to be large enough to handle all of the HDMI cable required to hook the system together. It must have plenty of holes available to allow for cables to connect to any power sources and adequate ventilation. A/V equipment is notorious for the amount of heat it puts off.<br /><br />Always keep safety in mind when dealing with electronics. Make sure all power cords are Underwriters Laboratory (UL) classified. When doing anything with power cords or wiring, it's always a good idea to cut the power off to the room you are working in. Never plug too many cords into one power source. It's best to have a surge strip with multiple outlets and a built-in surge protector. This will allow you to assign one outlet per power cord.<br /><br />Other Components and Cabling<br /><br />The personal computer (PC) is quickly becoming a routine component within home entertainment systems. There may be some connectivity issues at first glance, but these have been quickly resolved in many cases with the advent of HDMI cables. By making your PC part of the home entertainment system, you can watch online videos on your big screen or play songs from your vast music library using the surround sound system. Your PC can also become a fine-tuning and adjusting source for your home entertainment system.<br /><br />For many home entertainment system owners these days, one big-screen TV is not enough. There will sometimes be two, three or maybe even more televisions around the house. With the use of a video splitter, the signal from your computer source can be replicated and distributed to multiple screens.<br /><br />Try your best to keep cabling neat and organized. This is not always easy. Many of the home entertainment systems we come across display a dense jungle of cables and wires. When possible, use cable ties to wrap cords together, trying to make them straight as possible in the process.<br /><br />In simpler times, there were only a few power cords and "wires" to deal with when configuring home audiovisual equipment into a single system. But the sensory experience today's systems provide is worth all the work that goes into the setup process.<br /><br />B. Stacy, founder and owner of Cable & Connector Technologies, is the author of this article about the essential role the HDMI cable, surge strip, cable ties and video splitter plays in creating a home entertainment system. Cable & Connector Technologies is a wholesaler of computer, networking and audio visual cables.<br /><br />Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=B._Stacy<br /><br />Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/5943935adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17062955766701411965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2128472285803827563.post-23804007190489702442011-02-10T07:37:00.000-08:002011-02-10T07:37:00.564-08:00Why Professional Audio Visual Presentation Is ImportantGetting the best out of your conferences begin with having the best possible audio visual presentation equipment for your requirements. By choosing a professional company to enable you to achieve this type of electronic dominance, you would without doubt, have a much better image in the presence of your staff and business associates.<br /><br />There will probably be many important situations when you would possibly need to demonstrate to your employees what you may like them to know instead of just explaining it to them. By having a crystal clear and convenient way to do so is going to be helpful. This would give you the opportunity to demonstrate numerous different aspects of your business for instance new machinery, how a new computer system might run or perhaps a new business plan. You can have new information to discuss about significant business transactions or there could be the need to go over new manuals. Having everyone on the same page can be more simply achieved when making use of appropriate types of equipment for sound and visuals.<br /><br />The majority of the most professional services selling this type of equipment to businesses offer you detailed instruction as part of the AV package, which conveniently will come in a viewable form.<br /><br />Sound systems come in useful for numerous things in the workplace. By assuring you choose only those professionals with the expertise of precise installation will you have the capacity to convey your sounds and messages in the most efficient way. Let's face it, there's nothing as bad as a poorly installed system that could potentially break down mid way through a significant conference. If there is the requirement to address a large audience, clear and audible sound comes from only those systems that are designed for carrying out business over a large audience or large building. The same holds true for the screens and equipment for DVDs and films.<br /><br />Many companies may well opt to use the support of computer professionals to run conference presentations on a home baked system. These can require the of various single computers and intricate presentation details. This may work to a degree but is fussy and complicated whereas a dedicated system is made for the job. Companies might also decide to implement the home baked setup with a much larger scaled presentation that may include a large group of people, which becomes increasingly risky. A professional system pays attention to each and every detail, even the design of conference rooms will become an important aspect for some companies.<br /><br />Choosing to go with a professional AV company is the only way to get professional results from your conferences. Indeed, even the very best messages can be ruined by inadequate presentation of them. Be sure to check out those professionals online that can give your company a lift with sound and visual aids.<br /><br />The author works in the design industry and is based in London. For further information on everything relating to AV Equipment and Video Conferencing he suggests visiting EuroSatellites.com.<br /><br />Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=John_J_Kingadminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17062955766701411965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2128472285803827563.post-695652103236222132011-02-01T07:36:00.000-08:002011-02-01T07:37:20.128-08:00Audiovisual Basics for Novice Event PlannersSo you are new to the event meeting services industry. Congratulations! Now you are ready to plan your first event, and you are wondering about this budget line item called audio visual. Renting audio visual equipment is one of the most important budget line items because it helps make the presentation come to life.<br /><br />Regardless of the type of event, appropriate sound and lighting rental, projector and screen rental, and PowerPoint presentation equipment will play a part in determining the success of your event, as perceived and remembered by the attendees.<br /><br />BASIC SMALL MEETING<br /><br />The most basic meeting, under 25 people, will require a flip chart, easel, whiteboard, and/or podium. It is best to ask the speaker what he will need and make certain to get that in writing both from the speaker and the venue or<br /><br />MEETINGS WITH MORE THAN 25 ATTENDEES<br /><br />LIGHTING<br />Lighting equipment rentals allow the audience to see the speaker. If the speaker is at a podium, the light on the structure helps them easily see their notes. You will want to test it to make certain the light works before the meeting and have an extra bulb handy if it burns out. The audience needs to see well enough to read workbooks, handouts, and their own notes. When using screen rentals, lower lighting makes the presentation more visible and prevents it from appearing washed out.<br /><br />SOUND<br />If the presenter is staying at the podium, a cabled microphone mounted to the podium gives the presenter the freedom to operate the PowerPoint presentation equipment. These mics come with a flexible goose-neck holder and allow the speaker to point it in the most comfortable position. Another option for the presenter is a wireless lavaliere microphone that is worn clipped to clothing or as an earpiece. These small mics give the presenter freedom to roam around the room without compromising the sound quality to the audience.<br /><br />When using sound with PowerPoint, you need to plug the computer into the sound system in the meeting room or utilize a set of external speakers to ensure the attendees can hear.<br /><br />PROJECTION<br />PowerPoint presentation equipment reigns as the most widely used presentation system with event meeting services companies. Relatively simple to master, PowerPoint allows users to create slide presentations featuring a variety of backgrounds, fonts, audio, and visual effects.<br /><br />SCREEN<br />When setting up the screen, you should make certain the bottom of the screen is at least 2 feet off the bottom of the floor to insure the audience can see the entire screen.<br /><br />When should you work with a professional corporate audiovisual provider?<br />If you are coordinating a meeting or event with break out sessions in several rooms or if multiple microphones are being used in one room or the audio visual requirements are becoming too complex, it is probably time to bring in audio visual specialists. An event audio visual rental firm will analyze your needs and budget and then recommend the best equipment for your desired results. Consult an AV service provider early in the process so expensive, last minute changes can be avoided due to poor planning.<br /><br />AV Event Solutions is a corporate event planning and one of the best event management companies that specializes in product launches, trade shows, conferences and other corporate events.<br /><br />Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=DeDe_Mulliganadminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17062955766701411965noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2128472285803827563.post-77453430857835030932010-10-17T09:09:00.000-07:002010-10-17T09:10:33.245-07:00Learning About Working In Audio VisualIf you are interested in things such as music recording, film, television and video game production as well as radios, working in audio visual might be the right job for you. There is a high demand for workers in all of these areas at this time and it is expected that this will continue.<br /><br />If you are in a position where you have to change your type of employment due to job loss or some other reason there are numerous training schools available to provide the background needed to excel in this field. The technology in the audio-visual industry is complex, therefore researching schools that provide a wide variety of choices is important.<br /><br />Digital audio recording as well as editing and mixing are two of the most popular choices. These are used in the television and music industry and require operators to achieve deep knowledge in the field in order to produce the desired results. The ability to be able to program and control equipment simultaneously as well as to understand how to capture, import, and playback instantaneously are important aspects of this field.<span class="fullpost"><br /><br />Employment in this field, however, begins with a good education. There are many community-based as well as private universities, colleges, and engineering schools who offer courses that will help you meet the requirements of this demanding field. The result will be careers in the fields of audio-visual technician, producer, camera operator, and a wide range of other professions.<br /><br />To qualify for acceptance into one of these programs requires a high school diploma or GED. Additionally, those who have taken visual arts, music, and technology while in high school are more likely to be accepted by the school of their choice than those who have not. Having a musical background as well as a good eye for color and details are the primary considerations of schools seeking to find students who are success-oriented.<br /><br />This program often requires one to two years to complete. Not only theory, but also practical application are important components of ensuring graduates that have the skill and background to provide the services required by the industry. Coursework often begins with instruction on how the brain processes light and sound. Basic physics, blueprint reading, communication skills, and the use of specialized equipment will also be required.<br /><br />Although many schools offer programs for people who enjoy working in audio visual, it is important to research those that will provide the knowledge and training required to achieve success in this industry. Seeking schools that offer a wide variety of program offerings, reputation, and opportunities for internship will ensure that jobs will be easy to come by after graduation. The audio-visual industry is not large so having a top-notch education will help move you up the list of candidates in order to ensure you find that job of your dreams.<br /><br />Live-Recruitment are one of the UK's top event management recruitment and audio visual recruitment agency offering AV recruitment, event recruiting including Event Management Jobs.<br /><br />Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Carolyn_Clayton </span>adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17062955766701411965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2128472285803827563.post-4361814068803906722010-09-27T09:08:00.000-07:002010-10-17T09:08:55.473-07:00Are All Corporate Audio Visual Suppliers the Same? We Think Not!There are many Corporate Audio Visual Suppliers in business today and they may all look the same to meeting and event planners. Worse yet, many AV companies may be selected on price alone because planners are under such pressure to bring the budget in at or under plan.<br /><br />Before going down the price-only continuum, please consider the following questions and comments for event rental services:<br /><br /> 1. How long has this corporate audio visual supplier been in business? This statement goes directly to experience and will help planners with the due diligence process.<br /> 2. How many offices does the event rental services company have and what is their travel radius? Knowing this is especially usual if a company is planning a multi-city meeting and/or a satellite or videoconference.<br /> 3. Google the company and look hard at their online reviews. Many corporate audio visual suppliers have reviews posted on Yelp, Yahoo Local, and Yellow Bot just to name a few. Even if there are a few negative postings, see what the overall star rating or trend is for the organization.<br /> 4. How current is their Audio Visual rental equipment? Planners want to rent audio visual equipment that is up-to-date. One of the reasons an event rental services company may be quoting low is because they are using old technology. Insist that the type and model number of the equipment be on the RFP.<br /> 5. Find out the back-up plan in case of equipment failure at the event. Do they have an after- hours support line?<SPAN CLASS="FULLPOST"><br /> 6. Ask around. Go to LinkedIn Groups, Professional Affiliation Organizations, and fellow planners for their Corporate Audio Visual Supplier recommendations. Read their lips. If an organization doesn't come right up and the recommendation is not glowing, go with your gut and pass on that vendor.<br /> 7. Make certain the event rental services company has provided audio visual rentals for your type of event before. Don't hire a wedding supplier for a conference and vice-versa.<br /> 8. Provide a written RFP to each vendor and give them plenty of time to ask questions and give the planner a quality response. Nothing is worse than a RFP with a 24-hour window! Give the event rental services company ample time to respond and respect that they may have valid and useful questions.<br /><br />AND LASTLY "Do they care about your event as much as you do?" After all the due diligence, pricing, and reviews, as a planner it is important that your gut tells you that this corporate audio visual vendor can do a GREAT job for you. After all, AV is usually a large portion of any meeting or event. The Audio Visual Supplier needs to be just as vested in making the event a success as you do.<br /><br />AV Event Solutions is an event planning and management company that specializes in product launches, trade shows, conferences and other corporate events.<br /><br />Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=DeDe_Mulligan </span>adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17062955766701411965noreply@blogger.com1