Why AV Standards Matter

InfoComm International® has spent years and countless volunteer hours developing standards that are recognized by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). And even more standards are in the works. Still, not everyone in the industry knows about InfoComm standards. Nor do they understand why the standards exist in the first place. (Some are even afraid of them.)

If you're among the people who are unclear on InfoComm's commitment to standards development, read what some of your peers have to say. Maybe even get involved.

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2012 Regional Roundtable Tour Dates

InfoComm International is going back on tour in 2012, with 42 stops in more than 30 cities and nearly 20 countries. Join your pro-AV peers for an agenda packed with training, business discussions and networking that will enhance your career and your organization. These events give you the chance to openly discuss the challenges and opportunities you face on the job.

Mark your calendar now for 2012 InfoComm International roundtable tour stops and visit infocomm.org/roundtables for the most up-to-date information.

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Austin City Limits Live: A Connected New Venue

By Dan Daley

Texas is a big place, but Austin, all things considered (like, it's the state capital), is a relatively small town. That worked in favor of the folks who collaborated on the creation of ACL Live, the new home of the long-running PBS hit show Austin City Limits. Both the PA system installer, Big House Sound, and broadcast integrator, Beck Associates, are Austin-based. And PA system designer and acoustical consultant Steve Durr from Nashville, Tenn., has spent so much time on Texas projects, he's pretty much an honorary Texan.

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Strike Up the (Frequency) Bands:
Measurements That Will Revolutionize Your Sound

The ANSI/INFOCOMM 1M-2009, Audio Coverage Uniformity in Enclosed Listener Areas (ACU) standard introduces a revolutionary approach to evaluating the spatial uniformity aspect of an audience's experience. This standard recognizes the importance of uniform coverage across the audible frequency spectrum, and the Design Guidelines for ACU and ACU Field Guide help you achieve the best results. In the end, you have a document you can share with your clients, deliver to your architect, or brag about to your designer friends.

Find out how to uniformly enhance your sound.

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Live Event Safety: More Important Than Ever

On Aug. 13, 2011, a stage collapsed during a powerful storm at the Indiana State Fair. While an investigation is ongoing, industry groups have come out to voice their concern and emphasize that there are nationally recognized, accredited standards for live event safety. Now, proponents say, getting the word out and training professionals to use the standards are critical to this dynamic industry. "The current standards, if they are adhered to, are sufficient to provide safe live events," says one expert. "But it's a moving target."

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More News from InfoComm

 International News!
Two new InfoComm presentations have been approved by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). That makes five approved Continuing Professional Development (CPD) presentations that InfoComm members can deliver to architects, earning those architects valuable CDP credits. The presentations can also help InfoComm members build business relationships with the architectural community, inform architects of AV practices, and explain why it is important to consider AV early in a project. The RIBA-approved presentations are:

• An AV Perspective of Sightlines and Viewing Angles
• Audiovisual Standards and Best Practice
• Audiovisual Design Professionals, Partnering With Architects for More Successful Projects
• Elements of Acoustics
• Microphone Specifications

For more information, send us an email.

 "All Technicians Should Take This Class"
Discover why Installation Technician is a "must," according to one of your peers: "All technicians should take this class — even before CTS®," says Chris Little, CTS-I, Technician, Corbett Technology Solutions.

Call +1.703.273.7200 or email us to reserve your seat for three days of hands-on install training, Feb. 27-29 in Fairfax, Virginia. Or double your training by adding another three days of training with Lead Installation Technician, March 1-3.

 No More CTS Exam Worries
Thinking about using the valuable Certified Technology Specialist™ (CTS®) certification to your competitive advantage, but can't leave the office to study? Say goodbye to exam jitters right at your desk and join us for one of the upcoming CTS Prep Virtual Classroom courses, Jan. 23-Feb. 23. Call +1.703.273.7200 to enroll. And don't forget about the new CTS Practice Exam [PDF].

 ISE 2012 Update
Ingram Micro's Gerhard Schulz, Senior Vice President for Central Europe, has been selected to deliver Integrated Systems Europe's first-ever keynote address, which will take place 30 Jan. 2012 in Amsterdam. If you haven't done so already, register for ISE. As an InfoComm member, you're entitled to use code 707473 for an exclusive free pass. We will be at the InfoComm membership booth 11N100, between Halls 10 and 11, so drop by and say "Hello."

 Time's Running Out to Study for Your CTS Exam at ISE
Start your study program now in order to take your CTS, CTS-D or CTS-I exam at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE), 31 Jan.-2 Feb. And find out how to reserve one of the limited seats.

 One CTS Holder's (and One Woman's) Story
"In the AV and technology industries, people are generally less familiar with women playing significant roles. Having the CTS designation after my name shows others in the industry that I am knowledgeable about technology systems."
 ~ Kaarin Taylor, CTS, LEED GA, Elert & Associates

Roundtable | Washington, D.C.
January 19, 2012

Integrated Systems Europe | Amsterdam
31 Jan.-2 Feb., 2012

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