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How can you earn 4 CTS or CTS-D RUs for free while learning all about the Americans with Disabilities Act and how it intersects with AV? Find out at AV University. Then we talk about the latest case study that showcases Chief’s TiLED video wall mounting system.
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Enroll in the Making Technology ADA Compliant series
Read the latest joint case study with Chief, Nanolumens and AVI-SPL
See the RackLink enabled PDUs in stock
See the 20 Amp and CE Rated IEC Select PDUs with RackLink
Get more details about the EasyIP 5 ePTZ Camera
Watch some how-to videos for the Forum Collaboration Suite Video 1 Video 2
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Middle Atlantic has some new finishes to make that AV furniture pop. Then we get a bit Christmas Carol-ish by diving into the past present and future of an AV Living Legend.
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Find your finish with Middle Atlantic
Read more about AV Living Legend Wendy Cox
See C2G’s triple display dock
And their MST dock
Deck the walls with Tempo accessories
Read the rules for our AV University sweepstakes
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Legrand | AV offers a ton of free tools and services. This month, we’re focusing on the Customer Assurance Program from Luxul for network design. Then we cover the Solutions Engineering Team and their new diagrams for Microsoft Teams Rooms.
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Discover the Customer Assurance Program
Connect With the Solutions Engineering Team
Get the Medium Signature Teams Room Diagram
Get the Surface Hub Teams Room Diagram
Listen to the ADA Series of The Download
Start Reading the Blog Series About the ADA and AV
Learn About Middle Atlantic’s New Material Designs
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In this final installment of our series on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in AV, we get real. We’re discussing best practices for creating corporate, education, and digital signage spaces that ensure the greatest number of people possible can participate and contribute.
Read the Blog on Real World Results
Check Out All Our Other Resources on ADA
Get the Guide for ADA in AV
Transcript of This Episode
For this episode of our series on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in AV, we’re focusing on audio. We’ll discuss how to achieve exceptional interpersonal audio experiences for conferencing and learning applications. Making sure everyone can hear, through assistive listening systems, captioning, and voice lift, is very much on AV integrators to consider when scoping a project that includes ADA requirements.
Read the Blog on Audio
Check Out All Our Other Resources on ADA
Get the Guide for ADA in AV
Transcript of This Episode
For this episode of our series on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in AV, we’re going to get some first-hand knowledge about accessibility and why it’s so important. Then, we will provide a brief overview of the basics. This includes explaining what the ADA is, its scope, and the benefits of incorporating ADA principles into design.
Read the Blog on the Big Picture
Check Out All Our Other Resources on ADA
Get the Guide for ADA in AV
Transcript of Episode
Welcome to our podcast series on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in AV. In this episode, we’re covering the questions we get asked most by AV professionals. We discuss the ADA's guidance on physical dimensions when designing and installing an AV system. Make sure your AV equipment lives in the sweet spot for operable parts, reach ranges, protruding objects and other physical considerations.
Read the Blog on Physical Requirements
Check Out All Our Other Resources on ADA
Get the Guide for ADA in AV
Transcript of Episode
Have you heard of Microsoft Teams? Sure, but have you heard about Microsoft Signature Teams Rooms? We’re getting into it, and how Legrand can help create optimized environments for Teams collaboration. Let’s go.
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Learn more about the Teams Rooms
Read the Case Study
Check out the Blog for Behind the Scenes
And the Press Release if You Still Want More
Luxul’s Dropping Prices on Select Wireless Products
Chief’s Production Efficiencies Mean Lower Prices on TiLED Video Wall Mounts
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Honey, I’ve shrunk the AV Bridge. That’s right, we’re talking about the AV Bridge Nano, our most compact, portable option for streaming and video capture over USB or RTSP/RTMP. Then, a preview of our upcoming series on AV for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
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Learn more about the AV Bridge Nano
Find our guide and other ADA for AV resources
The HDBaseT 3.0 Box to Box Kit is here!
Peruse the PrimeSHOT 10 HDMI PTZ camera for high-definition performance at an outstanding value
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This month we talk to the in-house expert of all things government and AV. Then we push some buttons with C2G’s new AV Controller.
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Federal Government Landing Page
C2G’s New AV Controller is HERE!
Learn more about the Tempo Flat Panel Wall Mount System
Take our CSR Roadmap survey
K-12 Education Resources
Higher Education AV Resources
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We had some great new solutions debut at InfoComm. Whether you were there or not, we’re highlighting a few of them – the Tempo Flat Panel Wall Mount System and RackLink Cloud.
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InfoComm Landing Page
Catch up with our post-InfoComm recap blog
Learn more about the Tempo Flat Panel Wall Mount System
Get into RackLink Cloud
Take a look at Da-Lite's spokesmascot tryout video
The smallest AV Bridge from Vaddio is a BIG DEAL. Check out AV Bridge Nano
Make a connection with Connectrac with all standard products now available through Legrand | AV
NEXSYS PDUs are now shipping!
Chief has new I-style TiLED mounting systems for Nanolumens Engage
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Hear about the new solutions Legrand | AV is bringing to InfoComm 2023. We’re also having our top experts provide three solid days of training – find out what topics are on the table.
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InfoComm Landing Page
Our InfoComm Training Schedule
Get Into the Details at the Blog
RoboSHOT 30E-M for Microsoft Teams Rooms
SightLine Case Study
Vibration Isolation Wall Mount Accessory
Top Ten Solutions Video
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Get insights on the current trends in Digital Signage with our expert, then a look back at ISE with our first overseas guest!
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Digital Signage Resources Galore
Tour the ISE Stand
Get the Digital Signage eBook
Read the Texas A&M Case Study
Check out the camera accessories
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The brands of Legrand | AV are launching new solutions left and right. We catch up with Middle Atlantic, C2G and Luxul on their latest.
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Meet the NEXSYS line interactive UPSs
C2G’s USB-C® 11-in-1 Hybrid DisplayLink and DP Alt Mode Triple 4K Docking Station is here, and that’s the shortened name!
Luxul’s Compact Switches are in stock and ready to ship
Tell us what you think of the newsletter
Take the solving hybrid meeting challenges course
Take AV University’s Adaptable Spaces Course
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We’ve got a great new video series about solving new hybrid meeting challenges you won’t want to miss. Then, Chief is heading outdoors with the Impact kiosk.
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Start Watching Solving Hybrid Meeting Challenges
Take a Look at Impact for Outdoors
Now Available – EasyIP CeilingMIC/AMP D with Dante Networked Audio
Check out AV University
Stuff Some Stockings with C2G’s new Thunderbolt 4 10-in-1 Dual Display Docking Station
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C2G is bringing exciting new docking station and active optical cable options to the AV market. Chief is elevating their style game with a new cart. Transport signal and transport displays all in one tidy podcast episode.
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Check out the Docking Stations
Show me Active Optical Cables
Take a Trip with Voyager
View Vaddio’s IntelliSHOT-M Camera, their First Microsoft Teams Certified Solution
Learn all about Conferencing with Jay Dishong’s Video Series
Find out why NEXSYS Just Keeps Winning
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How do you make an AV system that can adapt easily to new needs? Find out in this month’s episode of the Download. Then, we talk about the robust, free AV University to learn about industry topics, often for industry credit!
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Get the Adaptable Spaces eBook
Check out AV University
See 6 Reasons Why ConferenceSHOT AV is Your New Best Friend
Read the Blog on Meeting Equity
See C2G’s Upgraded HDBaseT Unit
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How do you make an AV system that can adapt easily to new needs? Find out in this month’s episode of the Download. Then, we talk about the robust, free AV University to learn about industry topics, often for industry credit!
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Get the Adaptable Spaces eBook
Check out AV University
See 6 Reasons Why ConferenceSHOT AV is Your New Best Friend
Read the Blog on Meeting Equity
See C2G’s Upgraded HDBaseT Unit
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OK, so we’ve spent the week talking about the emerging conferencing trends – repeatable success, adaptability, meeting equity, reliability and familiarity – It's time to tie this all together. You ready?
More on Trends
OK, so we’ve spent the week talking about the emerging conferencing trends – repeatable success, adaptability, meeting equity, reliability and familiarity – It's time to tie this all together. You ready?
More on Trends
These two topics are probably the most difficult to measure and define aspects of AV design we’ve identified for hybrid conferencing. But they can have the biggest impact on whether a design succeeds or fails. We dig into what reliability and familiarity mean for end user experiences.
More on Reliability
More on Familiarity
These two topics are probably the most difficult to measure and define aspects of AV design we’ve identified for hybrid conferencing. But they can have the biggest impact on whether a design succeeds or fails. We dig into what reliability and familiarity mean for end user experiences.
More on Reliability
More on Familiarity
As we ease toward working agreements that include in office and remote days, we must assume that nearly every meeting will include a mix of in person and remote members. That new reality requires spaces that can ensure everyone in the meeting can be seen and be heard equally.
How can AV create spaces that keep everyone on the same playing field?
More on Meeting Equity
Tim Albright and AVNation
As we ease toward working agreements that include in office and remote days, we must assume that nearly every meeting will include a mix of in person and remote members. That new reality requires spaces that can ensure everyone in the meeting can be seen and be heard equally.
How can AV create spaces that keep everyone on the same playing field?
More on Meeting Equity
Tim Albright and AVNation
Companies are looking at creating more conference spaces to accommodate more meetings with people in the office and remote. However, they might be hesitant to invest in equipment without a better idea what the room’s particular demands could become in a year’s time, or even three months. Things are changing rapidly. One way to tackle this is to build adaptability into the design.
More on Adaptability
Companies are looking at creating more conference spaces to accommodate more meetings with people in the office and remote. However, they might be hesitant to invest in equipment without a better idea what the room’s particular demands could become in a year’s time, or even three months. Things are changing rapidly. One way to tackle this is to build adaptability into the design.
More on Adaptability
One of the biggest changes as we return to work? The need for a lot more conference spaces than we’ve ever had. Why? Almost every meeting now has a video conferencing element to include people in the office and joining remotely. Meeting that demand means finding solutions that can be uniformly rolled out quickly.
More on Repeatable Success
One of the biggest changes as we return to work? The need for a lot more conference spaces than we’ve ever had. Why? Almost every meeting now has a video conferencing element to include people in the office and joining remotely. Meeting that demand means finding solutions that can be uniformly rolled out quickly.
More on Repeatable Success
Find out what to look for in AV solutions when planning a wide-scale rollout of video conferencing rooms – from time savers and planning help to ease of install and long-term servicing. Then we talk about Chief’s new online video wall configuration tool and holy buckets it’s got buckets of features you’ll love.
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Nine Tips for Successful Mass Deployment of Conference Space
Learn about the Solutions Engineering Team
Learn More About the TiLED Web Tool and Give it a Spin
Check Out Middle Atlantic’s Whitepaper on UPS and PDU Power Systems
Explore Tips on Creating Conference Rooms that Can Adapt to Changing Needs
Get the Conference Room Mass Deployment eBook
Dive Deeper into the 21:9 Aspect Ratio for Conferencing
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We’ve got to talk about it – the trend emerging at InfoComm that could potentially provide a huge shift for video conferencing, 21:9 ultrawide format. Then we talk to Vaddio about IntelliSHOT-M, their first certified for Microsoft Teams camera.
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Dive into the 21:9 Ultrawide Aspect Ratio
Get the Info on IntelliSHOT-M
See the Conference Room Mass Deployment eBook
Make Sharing Conferencing Content Easier with the Conference Room Video Hub.
Get Help Pinpointing the Specific Solution for Your Conference Room Needs with Comparison Charts (Look in the Right Column for Comparison Charts)
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TWO new brands joined the Legrand | AV website. Who are they and how can they help? We’ll find out together. Then, we power up with NEXSYS, Middle Atlantic’s biggest launch in years.
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Learn about Connectrac
Delve into Wiremold
Find out what NEXSYS brings to the AV table
Discover SAVe and their sustainable development goals
EasyIP auto-framing ePTZ cameras are turning heads
Take the virtual boardroom tour
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InfoComm is weeks away, and there’s a lot to cover. Here to talk what to expect are Megan Knedler, Sr. Director of Marketing, and Karen Smidt, Director of Product Marketing. Also joining us at one point if you listen carefully, Megan’s pet bird.
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Learn more about the top trends for hybrid workplace video conferencing.
Get a copy of our latest conferencing trends book.
Middle Atlantic’s biggest launch in years, NEXSYS.
Da-Lite's Sightline is quite a sight.
Vaddio’s expanding their audio offerings.
Chief is giving an early look at their new dvLED video wall web tool.
Learn more about C2G’s BioCote HDMI Adapter Rings.
Luxul’s showcasing managed and unmanaged switches.
Wiremold is now on Legrandav.com.
So is Connectrak.
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Video conferencing has changed dramatically in the past few years. With return to office starting, it’s a prime time to start looking at what that means and how AV can help create conferencing experiences that meet new expectations. Then we get into website design and how Legrand | AV’s newest update is a must see.
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Learn more about the top trends for hybrid workplace video conferencing.
Take the Legrandav.com tour.
Our inventory finder now includes C2G. See what’s in stock before you order.
Check out AV University on its one-year birthday on the new platform.
See how North Carolina University solved power problems with RackLink.
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This month, we dive into Uninterruptible Power Supplies and why they are so important for AV systems (hint – they do much more than protect against power outages). Then, we discuss a new effort to document the environmental impact of Chief solutions.
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Learn more about Uninterruptible Power Supplies and how to select the right one.
How did Chief pick PEP for profiling products?
More than 100 freshly updated pages in our 2022 education eMagazine for AV? Yes please!
Discover how one organization upgraded conference room equipment for the hybrid workforce.
Take the Hybrid Workplace quiz to see how to best set up individual workers for success.
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This month, we get into the details of education funding from the COVID-19 relief packages and how AV can play a role, plus tips on how to pitch your AV needs to education decision makers. Then we race into 8k with C2G’s new Performance Series Ultra High Speed HDMI Cables.
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Study up on Education Funding and AV
Get Advice from Brian’s Team on Your Next AV Install
Cruise into 8K with the Performance Series Ultra High Speed HDMI Cable
Visit the Higher Ed Resource Page
Read the Ultimate Lecture Capture Guide
See how Tempo helped with speedy conference room installation
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The roadshow has officially launched and we catch up with one of the current team members to find out what it’s like to finally see customers and partners in person again. Then we check out an amazing new projection screen option you have to check out. Be sure to subscribe, share, rate and review!
More on this episode's stories:
- See the latest stops and more about the roadshow
- Set your sights on SightLine
- Read up on education funding and how AV can help
- C2G joins the party at Legrand | AV
- C2G launches USB-C Extender Transmitter to Receiver kits
- Case Study! See how EasyIP solutions helped hyflex learning at a university
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Come meet our new boss. This month we introduce Ben Martin, Senior Vice President of Sales and Strategy. He’ll be key in how Legrand | AV tackles the next chapter of the AV industry, so you’ll want to listen up. Then, we talk to Luke Westin about the new type of TiLED dvLED Video Wall Mounts that continue the easy to specify, easy to order and easy to install mission behind these modular beauties. Stay tuned to the end to hear about the contest and how you can get in on a chance for some awesome swag.
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Learn more about Ben Martin.
See the benefits of I-Style TiLED mounts.
While we’re at it, let’s Talk Tech with Tad and Tam.
Check out ConferenceSHOT ePTZ.
Get impactful.
Check out the Roadshow and enter the name the trailer contest.
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This month, we get into it with the hybrid workplace. How does one approach this new type of workspace while maintaining safety protocols, solid audio performance, and keeping away from those awkward videos of one tiny person in a large conference room? We’re talking to David Albright, business development manager at Legrand | AV about the future of hybrid workspaces and how that has affected product design. Then we chat with Beth Peterson, Senior Product Marketing Manager for Vaddio, Luxul and C2G to find out how videoconferencing cameras are changing to meet hybrid workforce requirements.
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Check out Hybrid Workforce Solutions
Learn more about the Forum Collaboration Suite
Find out about the IntelliSHOT Auto Tracking Camera
Take a look at ConferenceSHOT ePTZ
Sign up to start learning at AV University and get a free AV Pro Cheat Sheet Poster
Get down with dongles
Learn more about the Crestron Flex Integrator Kits
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Be able to tell others you were a fan back when we first started! Our first episode of The Download from Legrand | AV is now available.
To kick off the podcast, we’re providing an introduction to the C2G brand – well known in IT, but coming in strong to the AV industry. Then we talk to Middle Atlantic about their new Inventory Finder. Lastly, we quickly cover a new Government AV eMagazine, a new solution from Chief, and Vaddio’s IntelliSHOT. All in less than 12 minutes!
Learn more about C2G’s AV designed cables
Try the Middle Atlantic Inventory Finder
Read Amazing AV Experiences eMagazine government issue
Check out the Tempo dual-display accessory
Take a look at the IntelliSHOT camera
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Legrand | AV is entering the podcast world. In just 15 minutes a month, we'll share industry experts' thoughts on current AV trends, problem solving solutions, and the latest news from Legrand | AV brands.