Bringing IT and AV Together

Bringing IT and AV together - The standard technology you might already have that holds the solution to your audio & video networking woes.

As displays become common, not just for collaboration, but also a necessity to present information in common areas, the need for quick, efficient solutions is in demand. What if a standard technology, you might already have, be your solution for Audio and Video networking woes?

Say you’re ready to network your AV, you’re looking to connect rooms, common areas, and users using Audio and Video... but, you’re not quite ready for a full out traditional copper or fiber expansion. You might already have the solution in your existing ethernet infrastructure.

IP based technology is ideal for digital signage or Internet Protocol Television (IPTV), commonly known as streaming media, that works right through your existing ethernet system, all you need is the right tech to make it all work together as a network. Let’s take a look at just a few key benefits of Crestron’s DM AV Network solutions:

No Distance Limitations

Using your existing ethernet infrastructure, you’re able to distribute content and information not just between rooms but across buildings to public spaces or presentation rooms. It’s easy to multicast through your network, this is especially ideal when it comes to displaying information like digital signage or notices from one side of a campuses or office building, to another.

Flexibility

Gone are the limitations and costs of digital matrix switchers. While switchers are a common way to share content from multiple video components  such as a video conferencing or media servers to more than one display,the number of outputs are limited. A virtual matrix eliminates the need for a centralized switcher, making it a flexible solution. Take for example common areas where you might find the need to switch between say a 4K/60 DM input and an HDMI feed, the right Crestron encoder/ decoder can automatically connect, scale and display from your source.

Easy Expansion

The best part is you don’t have to commit, you get what you need and easily add you go along. Say you have overflow rooms, or additional meeting spaces to include down the line, all you need to do is add decoders. You can even have a two-way interaction when paired with multiple rooms with the right extender. Today’s technology can even include desktops and mobile devices.  

As with any solution, you’ll have to check your specs to see if you have enough bandwidth for your traffic, but let AV Planners take care of that. We’ll take a look at your existing system and compare time and cost benefits over a traditional copper or fiber solution for the best option based on your network AV needs, so contact your AV Planning experts by calling 800-409-3587, email us at info@avplanners.com.