TechDecisions Guide to 24 Short-throw and Ultra-short-throw Projectors The flexibility of projectors is growing rapidly. Wherever your space, there is a projector to fit. Short-throw and ultra-short-throw projectors are perfect options for small or short spaces. They also solve some time-honored negative aspects of projection buy solving instances of shadow and glare. In addition, see the specs for 24 short-throw and ultra-short-throw projectors. Get the details on projectors from Asus, BenQ, Casio, Dell, Epson, Dukane, Infocus, Mitsubishi, NEC, Optima, Ricoh, Sharp, Sony, ViewSonic
Best Internet Radio Apps for iOS and Android Whether you want to listen to radio on the go, or in your office, internet radio apps offer you the best options for getting the most out of internet radio on your smartphone or tablet mobile device. iOS and Android users alike can find internet radio apps that they can personalize to their own preferences. Pandora, SiriusXM, Stitcher and Last.fm are just a few of the great internet radio options offered by these apps.
The Best Music Apps for Audiophiles: The Best iPhone, iPad and Android Apps More recommended! Audiophiles are never satisfied with good enough sound quality for their music. And I agree. This collection of highly rated apps is being continually updated as audiophiles send in their favorites. Get the best sound from your Apple iOS or Andriod smartphone or tablet mobile device. For example, most people in the A/V industry and audiophiles know McIntosh Labs for outstanding products. They have also developed an app to give you control of your mobile music. Check out the others as well.
Best Productivity and IT Apps for Windows Phone 8 A collection of Windows Phone 8 apps for work and life productivity. There's a pretty cool calculator toolbox app in here and a speed test app that is a must for any Internet connected device.
TechDecisions Guide to 6 Game Changing, Affordable Multi-format Video Switchers This guide shows a selection of affordable multi-format video switchers with universal input capability and flexibility needed to handle just about every conceivable format, and also produce outputs to meet almost any display or projection device’s requirements, has become available for well under $10,000. In fact Roland's V40HD lists for $4,495. Each will help you make showing any presentation format possible and at a very low cost compared to even last year.
TechDecisions Guide to 65 Small On-wall or Surface-mount Loudspeakers Surface-mount or on-wall loudspeakers are often useful where others fail. Learn more about these overlooked gems. In the round-up check out products from Community Pro, JBL, QSC, ElectroVoice and many others.
TechDecisions Guide to 37 Large-venue High-brightness Projection Systems Frederick J. Ampel discusses how best to choose large-venue high-brightness projectors. He also illuminates on the history of the projector. The evolution of large image projection has now reached an unprecedented level of capability, image quality and brightness. Lumen levels near and above 30-40K are now feasible and you can pretty much find a product to meet any size screen and brightness level you could possibly imagine.
Best Music Creation Apps for iOS or Android: Analog Synths to Digital Recording Suites From analog synths to digital recording suites, the luxury of mobile music creation apps lets you create music no matter where you are. These apps are designed for the avid musician and the musical novice alike. Easy to use, robust and just plain cool, these mobile music creation apps are must for anyone who is looking for a little more engagement in their free time.
New for 2013 - Mobile Music Tech and Apps Check out come of the coolest new mobile music technology from manufacturers like IK Multimedia, Roland and Yamaha. Establish your iOS mobile device as a great mobile music tool for personal and professional use.
TechDecisions Guide to 20 Subcompact and Mini Line Arrays This trend and product overview is focused on the exploding number of small and micro-sized “line array” products. The number of products available today is growing at such an incredible rate that you must consider this system type when evaluating possible products for the vast majority of spaces. The products listed in our round up are Alcons LR7, Behringer ELX 42, Behringer ELX 82, DAS Variant 25A, d&b audioteknik Ti10L loudspeaker, eaw, Electro-Voice XLD28, Innovox HLA16 Slim, JBL VT4886, Martin Audio W8LM, Martin Audio OmniLine, Meyer Sound Mina, Meyer Sound M'elodie, Nexo Geo T4805, Nexo Geo T2815, QSC WL2082-i, RCF TTL31-A, TOA SR-CBL and VUE Audiotechnik al-4 Subcompact Line Array System.
TechDecisions Guide to 11 Analog-oriented Multi-format Matrix Switches Analog-oriented multi-format matrix switchers route multiple audio and video sources to multiple destinations. This guide showcases 11 of these devices.
Most Highly Rated Electronics Troubleshooting Apps for AV Techs No more second guessing your math when troubleshooting a problematic piece of gear. Circuit Sidekick App for iPhone and iPad and the ElectroDroid Android App are highly recommended for AV technicians
Best iOS and Android Apps for Speaker Testing and Tuning Get the best of speaker tuning and testing with a swipe of a finger on your Android or iOS smartphone or tablet mobile device. A collection of professional audio apps from developers like Andrew Smith, Refined Stochastic Technology, Westside Apps and jjbunn.
Audio Measurement Apps Don’t Work Without Pro Microphone and USB Attachments Look to your iOS or Android device for precise audio measurements with this collection of USB compatible mics and audio interface preamps. Check out products from manufacturers like MiniDSP, Studio Six Digital, MXL and Dayton Audio.
Willow Creek Community Church Puts on a Really, Really Big Show Willow Creek Community Church sees 20,000 parishioners on their six regional campuses. They hold five major events per year. To handle that massive A/V requirement, the church has relationships with numerous vendors and it also chooses to rent many pieces of equipment. Some of the equipment they use are a Yamaha CL5 for front of house and a CL1 for monitors.