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Take your audio experience to the next level with these world-class McIntosh products

There are few forms of art as inspiring as music. So whether you are a classical music connoisseur or a hardcore heavy metal fan, you deserve to experience music with the highest quality sound system. At AV Specialists, we partner with McIntosh, a world-famous audio solutions developer. Together, we bring you the latest sound technologies to build a sound system that satisfies every audiophile's needs. Keep reading our blog to learn more about McIntosh audio and the devices that elevate your listening experience in your Tampa, FL, home!

Enhance your fun and upgrade your entertainment experience with these brand new Sony projectors!

Entertainment is a huge element of the luxurious smart home experience. Whether you want to watch the game with your friends, play some video games with your kids, or have a lazy Sunday binge-watching Netflix by yourself, a home movie theater is a perfect space to enjoy all of that. 

But, to get the content-watching experience you and your loved ones deserve, you need world-class, up-to-date installations that deliver high-quality images. Keep reading our blog to learn all about the newest Sony projectors and how you can elevate your entertainment in your St Petersburg, FL home.

Hold more efficient and collaborative meetings with our conference room solutions

Building more intuitive and collaborative meeting spaces is one of the best ways to enhance your Florida business operations. Meetings are where the big decisions are made, and having an area that promotes productivity, idea-sharing, and teamwork is key to running your company smoothly and making your employees happier.

The expert commercial integration team at AV Specialists is ready to help you facilitate more engaging meetings with our world-class conference room design solutions. Keep reading our blog to learn how our technology can completely transform your St. Petersburg-area company.

Find Out How Custom Lighting Can Impact Your Office’s Energy Consumption

Does boosting your business’ energy efficiency sound appealing to you?

Not only could it save your business on energy consumption costs, but you also can take pride in owning an environmentally friendly operation.

If you aren’t sure where to start, though, we’re here to help.

As custom technology experts, the AV Specialists team can provide your St. Petersburg, FL office with an energy-saving solution: Lighting control.

How can smart lighting be an energy-efficient addition to your business? Keep reading to find out!

When we first met with the client they were looking to replace a temporary stadium sound system they were using. This temporary system consisted of some small paging horns and an under powered amplifier. The school needed a sound system that could be heard all around the stadium. The stadium sound system would have to be able to handle music as well as the stadium announcers.  

Add more luxury and convenience to your projects with home automation systems!

When you design, build, or remodel a home for your clients, you are not just creating a building. You are designing a lifestyle, an experience, a sanctuary for relaxation, a place where they can retreat after a long day and spend unforgettable moments with family and friends.

Let your projects offer a luxurious way of living by integrating outstanding solutions only home automation systems can offer. Keep reading our blog to learn more about the systems we can incorporate into your Tampa, FL projects.

Commercial Automation Systems Increase Efficiency While Reducing Costs

If installed and programmed correctly, a building automation system delivers lower operating and maintenance costs, greater energy efficiency, and better indoor air quality while increasing productivity as well as your staff’s and clients’ comfort.

To accomplish this, AV Specialists partners with industry leaders that remain on the cutting edge of technology. In commercial automation, that brand is Crestron, a recognized worldwide in building automation. Together, we’re transforming businesses and organizations in Clearwater, FL, and the surrounding areas.

Create a whole new experience in entertainment with high-end audio solutions

A world-class sound system is the first step to creating the home entertainment experience you deserve. Whether you are watching an Oscar-winning movie, the six o’clock news, or playing the latest video game on your new console, high-end audio is vital to enjoying your content to the maximum.

The team of experts at AV Specialists is ready to deliver the best tech solutions to enhance your entertainment at home. Keep reading below to learn more about the benefits of incorporating high-end audio into your Tampa, FL, home.

Increase Profits and Reduce Costs with a Video Distribution System

Two of the main elements of a successful sports bar are the entertainment and atmosphere. Most guests go to these establishments to relax, watch the big game, and enjoy the camaraderie. This requires several TVs in highly visible areas with audio contained in each zone.

The good news is that you know your market. The bad news is that you may have a lot of competition. Successful restaurant operators continually look for ways to enhance the guest experience to stand out from their competitors while at the same time simplifying operations, particularly in today’s labor-challenged market. A video distribution system offers a solution to both of these quests, providing a much simpler means of controlling the many 4K HDR TVs while increasing guest satisfaction and reducing costs.

Let’s explore what these systems offer restaurants and bars in Tampa, FL, and the surrounding areas.

Enhance the luxury of your projects by selecting the right features

A home theater is a most fascinating area of a house. It's a place where families gather, and the magic of cinema intertwines with the coziness and comfort of a home. As it has become more common for families to spend more entertainment time at home, creating a dedicated home theater has also gained popularity.

Architects and interior designers can integrate these luxurious spaces in any Tampa, FL home with the help of home theater designers like AV Specialists. Keep reading to learn about key elements to consider in your projects.

Learn About the Church Audio-Video Equipment You Need for Live Streaming

Are you ready to spread your message to more people or help support those unable to attend church service due to physical or transportation issues? Unfortunately, many people in Tampa, FL, and the surrounding areas find themselves in this situation, unable to regularly attend worship services for one reason or another.

Fortunately, you can reach these people in a way that makes them feel like they're part of the congregation. To accomplish this, you’ll need the right video, audio, and streaming services.

Let’s take a look at the best church audio video for your needs and how to get set up so that you can stream live church services to reach anyone anywhere in the world.

Follow These Top Tips for the Best Conferencing Outcomes 

This blog was originally published January 2022 and has been updated in August 2024 with new information. 

Is it time to update your conference rooms? Is your tech looking a little ‘retro’? 

When installing a new conferencing system, there are many factors to consider if you want to set your Tampa, FL, business up for success. For example, what’s the best projector screen size for your space? Which screen format should you choose for your conference room display? How bright should your projector be? 

We answer these questions in detail below!

Find the Right Tools to Optimize Operations in your Business 

If you've debated the pros and cons of installing a lighting control system in your Clearwater, FL business and arrived at the conclusion that you need an intelligent lighting control network-based system to manage your lighting needs, there might be another set of questions you need to address.

Selecting a lighting control system is an important decision as it might require extensive installation, so you'll have to stick with it for a while. The best way to go about narrowing down the perfect system for your needs is to compare the features of different lighting systems so you can make a well-informed decision. We highlight some of the features to look out for below:

AV Specialists Designs Conference Rooms Meant to Impress

The modern workplace thrives on collaboration, and with collaboration comes meetings, often with off-site workers or clients in different parts of the world. Video meetings and conference calls can be a hassle for the modern workplace if your conference room isn’t built to support the plethora of smart technologies the modern worker uses – smartphones, tablets, laptops, and high-definition video meetings with several attendees.

Imagine walking into a conference room designed in such a way that all the technologies work perfectly together. With just a tap, you can connect and begin presenting in no time. Your entire team can join or instantly run video meetings without lag or fumbling for cables to connect. Isn’t that the dream of the modern workplace?

Keep reading to learn what makes a Zoom Room with high-quality hardware the most exceptional meeting space you could have in your St. Petersburg, FL business.

Room Scheduling Software Makes Your Employees More Productive

An automated smart control system lets business owners monitor and manage a variety of functions in their office suite, warehouse, or other types of commercial endeavors. From HVAC to lighting, security to room scheduling, AV Specialists works with Crestron to integrate all of these functions into one easy to operate building automation system. Whether you prefer touch panel or smart device operation, or even a remote control, you and your employees can become more efficient during the workday with the tap of a button.

Your conference rooms serve as the hub of brainstorming and collaboration in your business. Every employee is vying for a time slot to reserve the room, but currently, there’s no system in place to schedule reservations or show if or when a room is in use. Help your employees easily connect and collaborate with one another by integrating room scheduling solution into your existing building automation system.

Keep reading this month’s blog to learn how this building automation solution can increase the productivity of your employees and Tampa, FL-area business.

We outline the two equipment secrets that can boost your boardroom instantly

As you hold important meetings about your industry, we’re sure you host at least some video conferences. No matter which vertical you spend your weekdays innovating, AV Specialists has an inside look on some overlooked elements that will vastly improve your success before the next quarter.

Much of your business success starts in the conference room. Every Tampa, FL, boardroom needs efficient and high-performance video conferencing to impress stakeholders and employees and drive the results and revenue your business needs.

Take Meetings to the Next Level with Smart Technology

If you have been dissatisfied with the quality of the video conferencing system in your business, you’re not alone. Many companies throughout the Clearwater, Florida area are relying on conference systems that, quite frankly, should have been retired ten years ago.

Why are so many of these systems outdated? It’s usually simply a matter of not realizing what’s possible with modern technology. We hope this quick guide to improving your video conferencing system will help open your eyes to the available options.

Enhance Your Work Environment With This Essential Smart Feature

Is your business space in need of a facelift? It may be time to consider upgrading your business’ AV system. From keeping the energy up in meetings to distributing information in an engaging way, conference room audio video can enhance any office space. If you already have an AV system set up — or are just now considering installing one — you’ll want to make sure that it is equipped with the right features.

We’re confident that your Florida business will benefit from having one touch automation and control within your audio video system. See your conference room benefit fully from commercial AV technology by incorporating automation.

In this blog, we’ll look at what exactly one touch automation and control allows you to do with your conference room’s audio video system.

The Answer Is Yes, It Probably Can

In the second video the slap back is greatly reduced. Conversation is easier to understand and the room feels better and more quiet. This was accomplished with only 16 panels per side wall. The panels are the standard 24”x 48” panels and are only 1” thick. These are the wave panels from ProSoCoustic.

The Smarter Approach to Collaborative Meetings

Conference room audio video technologies are evolving every day. This is good news for Tampa, Florida businesses – the latest technologies give opportunities to make everyday operations more efficient and effective. One business AV trend in particular that we’re watching closely is wireless display technology for conference rooms and huddle rooms. It’s amazing how easy it is to collaborate wirelessly now, and one of the best platforms for achieving that collaboration is Solstice by Mersive.