Features

Is digital definitely better?

Along with time, there never seems to be enough room to install all the equipment associated with an AV system; at least not where you need it. Steve Montgomery reports on solutions to the problem.


Looking ahead

In this month’s interview, Chris Fitzsimmons chats to Richard Northwood, Senior partner at UK-based media consultancy COMS. Important questions such as what does a consultant do? are answered, along with a look at the future of technology development.

The supporting cast

Pick up a catalogue of audio video mounts for projectors, screens, plasma and LCD screens nowadays and you will find several hundred products in various categories. Today’s enormous range of displays and wide variety of locations requires a plethora of supports. Steve Montgomery reports.

Peer review - AMX MVP 5200I

Russell Harding, Owner of Icon Connect, reviews AMX’s MVP500I, the newest addition to its line of wireless intercom enabled products. It’s also a touch panel..

Bridging the Gap

The forthcoming 802.1 Audio/Video Bridging standard promises to make networked audio and video easier to configure and better to use. Tim Kridel finds out how.

Heard but not seen

The old saying “time is money” is of particular importance to an integrator faced with a project requiring hundreds of ceiling speakers. Any features that can save time or effort are hugely sought after so what are manufacturers offering the market right now.