You Asked: Support Questions August 2018
Topics: AV, conference streaming, DIY, camera setup, education
Ballin’ On a Budget: How to Get More Conference Audio For Less
Posted by Guest Post on Aug 15, 2018 6:00:00 AM
Ballin' on a Budget is a Guest Post written by Claire Barrett
Topics: phoenix audio, AV, phoenix audio stingray, DSP USB Mixer, conference audio
Broadcasting from the Boardroom - The latest trend in ProAV
Posted by Paul Richards on Jun 19, 2017 11:36:05 AM
Hello Pro AV & Broadcast Professionals!
Just getting back from InfoComm 2017, and a major trend appeared. Videos are being made inside traditional meetings spaces more than ever before. Not only are more rooms “video enabled” as we say in the industry, but every video conference, live streaming and webinar software includes a big red “record” button nested prominently inside the interface. That big red button is getting used more than ever, contributing to the staggering 300 hours of video being uploaded to YouTube every minute!
We have all sat through a recorded webinar right? They are getting better, but the majority of recorded webinars are sub-par in comparison to polished videos viewers are becoming more and more accustomed to. I would guess the last recorded webinar you watched is something your co-workers would call “death by powerpoint”. It’s not uncommon to come across recordings on YouTube with poor audio and video quality BUT when you do come across a video that was helpful and well prepared… that’s when users start to click the “subscribe” button. This is where social network sharing and communities discussions can start to uplift your video content and take your content further.
Topics: Broadcasting, USB video conferencing, Live Streaming, Live Broadcasting, Video Production, AV
Professional USB Audio Conferencing... Here is what makes Phoenix Audio Different
Posted by Paul Richards on Feb 9, 2017 9:33:50 AM
Hello AV & IT Managers,
If you have spoken to one of dedicated account managers here at ConferenceRoomSystems.com you may have found out that we really like to recommend Phoenix Audio conferencing products. There are quite a few reasons why Phoenix Audio's USB, SIP and traditional analog PSTN conference phones fit the bill for many of our technology projects. Let's start with some basic reasons why we recommend Phoenix Audio and then we will review each major product in our video series below.
1. Quality: Phoenix Audio makes a high quality product. Every product is made from aluminum alloy, NOT plastic. It makes a BIG difference and the build quality shows.
2. Support: Support is essentially non-existant. It's not that we don't want to help support our customers... It's the fact that the products just work and support/troubleshooting just doesn't come up with Phoenix Audio Products
3. Easy Installation: When it comes to installation everyone likes to hear Daisy-Chaining and Power Over Ethernet. These two features put Phoenix Audio above and beyond. Later in this blog post we will review there PoE USB 2.0 extension system, ceiling mounting solutions and daisy chaining in more detail.
4. Versatility: Phoenix Audio has managed to pack a ton of value into their small conference phones. When competitors are offering just USB or just analog phone support, Phoenix support both in a single model. As many of our customers make the trasisition from traditional audio conferencing to web-based communications it's nice to have product that can bridge the gap.
5. Asthetics and Design: Have you ever seen the size of a Cisco 8831? Check out the size difference. Enough said. Collaboration space design is more important than most manufacturers give it credit for. A good design can make all the difference for room functionality and ease of use.
Topics: audio conferencing, phoenix audio, AV
CRS is proud to announce we will be offering 3D conference room layouts with Google Sketchup! CRS is now offering 3D room layouts. We have a link below where you can get started with your next project to have a 3D rending made and drawn to scale! CRS is using Google Sketchup to create 3D Room Layouts for our customers audio visual projects. If you are working with an account manager from CRS, request a 3D rendering for your next project and meet with one of our engineers who can make you next project a success!
Topics: Video Conferencing, audio conferencing, Video Production, AV
DIY Technology Integration is on the RISE! See why...
Posted by Paul Richards on Oct 6, 2016 11:36:25 AM
There was a time in the not so distant past when everything technology related was complicated. For about 30 years (1980-2010) most video and audio related technology integration projects were installed by specialized companies. In the past 5 years everything has changed! If you have somehow missed this huge culture shift toward DIY ProAV let me fill you in.
Topics: Video Production, AV, DIY
[Tutorial] How to live stream a musical performance
Posted by Paul Richards on Jun 29, 2016 1:30:54 PM
Topics: YouTube Live, Live Streaming, Live Broadcasting, Video Production, AV
Introducing the AVBot - Audio Visual Organization for #Slack
Posted by Paul Richards on Apr 14, 2016 9:35:08 AM
Hello AV & IT Pros,
This week we have a really amazing new free resource for audio visual managers, IT support technicians and audio visual integrators! It's called the AVBot for Slack. The AVBot is a real-time resource management system specifically designed to organize meeting room technology in Slack.
What is Slack?
Slack is a team communication application for the 21st century. It's also the fastest growing business in history. With an elegant design that works seamlessly between all modern devices, Slack has taken the unified communications industry by storm.
Topics: Video Conferencing, Audio Visual Advice, Slack, AV