Tony, the AV Guy, and the rest of the AV Team want to share our guidance, tips, and tricks in the commercial AV industry. Please read and share.
Video Walls?
Video walls offer several advantages over traditional projectors Video walls offer several advantages over traditional projectors, making them an increasingly popular choice in various professional and public settings. One of the most significant benefits is brightness and clarity. Unlike projectors, which rely on a single light source and can struggle with ambient lighting, video walls…
Green AV
What is it and where is it going? Written By: Tony Sprando Sustainability was at the top of the global agenda before the pandemic in 2020. But this thought was put to the wayside as disposable wipes, masks, and gloves now litter our sidewalks. With governments having bigger fish to fry, will…
Across The Globe
What does AV look like in other developed countries? Written By: Tony Sprando for AV Bend It’s very easy to forget how much of the amenities and services we have in the US are available in other countries. Just because they speak a different language than us or have different customs doesn’t mean they’re not…
USB Headaches
Even the inventor of the original USB thinks they’re hard to use: how far has USB come since? Written By: Tony Sprando and Tony Sprando In 2019 Fox News reported the following “Ajay Bhatt, who led the Intel team that created the Universal Serial Bus, told NPR the design of USB ports used to plug…
Heath and wellness a bigger concern and fast-growing industry.
Health and wellness is a booming industry but does it involve audio and visual? Written By: Tony Sprando The health and wellness industry is a much bigger industry than most people realize. In fact, according to the Global Wellness Institute, the wellness economy is currently valued at 4.5 trillion dollars and represents…
Heard and not seen
What AV systems can be hidden away. Written By: Tony Sprando and Tony Sprando Design over function is often an argued topic amongst the design community. We think that these things are in lieu of the other. That isn’t always the case. In many circumstances, the ability to get maximum function and…
Better well done than well said
Written by: Tony Sprando and Tony Sprando “Never separate the life you live from the words you speak” – Paul Wellstone We live in a he-said-she-said society. We interact through voice memos and quick videos focussing on what is said and not what is done. The art of holding to your word…
Time Will Not
There never are enough hours in the day, how can we maximize our time when time won’t wait for us? Written By: Tony Sprando and Tony Sprando Time management is something we start learning as early as 6 and really never stop learning. It’s something that goes into every area of your life….
Where customers fall down
Written By: Tony Sprando and Tony Sprando What we believe and what we feel about a situation has strong ties. This usually circulates around the value we put on something. Like when you reach for that apple in the grocery store, you hesitate and hover for a moment to grab the one that looks…
Sound and Noice Control in Steel Frame Buildings
Written By: Tony Sprando with inspiration from American Institute of Steel construction’s article: Sound and Noise Control in Steel Frame Buildings. At AV Bend we deal with a lot of commercial customers. People trying to design sound solutions for their commercial space. But one thing in AV that frequently flies under the radar is…
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