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St. Petersburg's sunshine and balmy evenings practically beg for entertainment that transcends basic weekend barbecues. Discerning homeowners are crafting outdoor kitchens that rival their indoor counterparts in both culinary capability and entertainment value. Imagine searing Wagyu steaks to perfection while catching the final quarter of the game on a glare-resistant display and enjoying the play-by-play flowing from hidden speakers throughout the space. The right combination of high-performance audio, video, and intelligent lighting completes your outdoor kitchen, turning it into a showcase for al fresco entertaining. Let’s explore how to transform your outdoor kitchen into an entertainment oasis under the Florida sky.

Rain & Heat Are No Match for These Outdoor AV Solutions 

Wouldn’t you love to enjoy movie nights and music-filled dinners on the patio or lawn? Imagine music wafting through the evening air—or catching the game while you cool off in the pool. 

Accomplishing this goal, however, is not as easy as just installing the equipment and hoping for the best. As Floridians, we know that any outdoor event needs a weather contingency. But, if done right, your outdoor AV installation in Tampa can withstand the elements.

SET YOUR MEMBERS UP FOR SUCCESS

When designing (or redesigning) a fitness center, there are obvious areas that deserve attention such as equipment and layout. However, it is also important that you create an environment that motivates your Tampa, FL members to be active and stay active, and the best way to do this is through music.

Your gym sound system can make or break your members' experiences, and can assist in making their workouts more enjoyable, their classes easy to follow, and their post-workout rituals more relaxing.

How can a sound system make or break a fitness center?

Trust experienced church AV installers and make the experience at your house of worship more memorable!

Have you ever arrived late to church on a busy Sunday, only to be relegated to the back, unable to hear the whole service? While we are definitely not advocating for coming late to church, we don't think anyone in the congregation should be straining to hear what's going on up front. 

Do you find this happening often at your house of worship? No worries! In this blog, we'll explore a few elements that will help you deliver the message properly to every member of your church. Keep reading to find out more.

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The Right Speakers

For a good auditory experience, you need more than just high-quality speakers—you need the right positioning. Plus, you should take into consideration that the concepts of voice and music reinforcement are critical. A minister's voice or musician's guitar should be heard evenly and clearly throughout an entire church or hall.

A professional church AV installer can help you choose the right speakers and integrate them into your space, ensuring detailed and clear sound in every area of the room.

Without a doubt, setting up a home office can be a pleasure or a chore depending on how one decides to use it. In either case, however, setting it up properly will make it more productive and less stressful in the long run. Here are a few suggestions for setting up your home office in the right manner:

Since we had a great response to our blog, “Digitizing Your Music Collection? Try Murfie,” we invited Tyler Stubbe from Murfie to give our readers an insider’s perspective on this unique streaming music service. Below, he explains how Murfie works, and what makes it an awesome choice for music lovers who want to digitize their collections.

I am on a constant quest to make my portable music sound better. Unfortunately, that sometimes involves large sums of money or an inconvenience to simplicity of use. However, every once in a while you find a true gem, a diamond amongst the coal that is the modern music listening landscape. The AudioQuest Dragonfly is just that. It’s something that costs very little for the amount it gives in return.

AV Specialists has been offering AV solutions to commercial, corporate, and residential clients in the Tampa Bay area since 1995. When we moved into our current facility in 2008, we never dreamed that we would outgrow our space. But we have, and we are excited to announce that on Saturday April 26th, 2014 we started our move to a new, larger facility at 1163 N. Hercules Ave, Clearwater, Florida 33765.

WHY A TOP-QUALITY AV CONTROL SYSTEM IS ESSENTIAL

RELIABLE AND AFFORDABLE AV CONTROL OPTIONS

Years ago, a quality control system for your AV setup would cost as much as the system you wanted to control. With the advent of new smart devices, customers will now have far more options than ever before.

But why do you need a control system? There is nothing more frustrating than hosting a gathering with your friends, and not being able to put on a movie or show that you had planned because your equipment doesn’t work. Settling on a lower quality control system can leave you open to this type of situation, which is entirely avoidable!

Keep reading below to learn more about bringing a high-end home AV control system to your living spaces today.

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Imagine being able to control every electronic component—this means lights, music, appliances, and even the “smart” locks on your front and back doors!—of your home whether you are there or not.

Who Needs a Professional to Install AV Equipment?

Sometimes customers ask us if we can simply drop off their parts so they can install the items themselves.  Sometimes a customer might order equipment online to save a few dollars and attempt to add it to the installation themselves. I'm sure the thought process is something like this: why should we pay “x” amount of dollars for the installation when we already have an IT or maintenance department on staff?

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.  

It’s been a long time since we’ve been this excited about a new product around here. However Control4 is one of those products, that the more you learn about the Control4 system the more you love it. I know you’re probably saying to yourself, what’s the big deal there certainly is no shortage of remote control products out there. Especially these days. And.. if you said that you would be correct. These days there are apps for smart phones, there are cheap poorly conceived products (ie ones that begin with an H or L), and then there are the big names that have been long established in the AV industry. However in many ways Contro4 is different and it’s different than each of those categories list above in different ways.

A Comprehensive Look at Totem Acoustic Speakers

Despite being one of those memorable, two-syllable words that rolls right off the tongue, Totem is largely unknown to the casual audiophile, much less the average consumer. Depending on who you ask, that’s either sad or just fine, as Totem Acoustics has been happily supplying its niche with a reliably clean and detailed sound for over 25 years.

Sports Entertainment in Bars and Restaurants

The sports entertainment industry has become an integral part of the bar and restaurant experience. With the increasing demand for live sports broadcasts, patrons expect high-quality video displays to watch their favorite teams. Providing a top-notch viewing experience is no longer an added benefit but a necessity to stay competitive. 

Investing in advanced video distribution systems can significantly enhance customer satisfaction, leading to increased foot traffic and longer stays. 

There’s more than simple comfort when it comes to smart lighting!

When we think about lighting control, the first things that often come to mind are enhanced ambiance and convenience. While these are undeniably compelling reasons to embrace the magic of lighting control systems, there are several other remarkable benefits that often fly under the radar. From enhancing well-being to boosting productivity, the impact of lighting control extends far beyond its obvious perks. 

Join us in today’s blog as we delve into the lesser-known advantages of lighting control that can redefine your living experience in Clearwater, FL. 

In the last five to ten years, the home theater industry got a lot right. High definition video has become readily available, and for the most part, a standard, with most mainstream channels broadcasting in HD. Surround sound has enabled new levels of realism, and the dream of a real movie theater experience at home became well within reach of millions of people. Today, the latest in home theater systems is built upon these advances to merge the home theater into the fabric of family life. The result is a more networked place where families can enjoy all types of media. Here are the four technologies that we think have changed everything.

One of the most important, but most overlooked, aspects of designing a commercial space is improving the way that the space sounds. It’s funny because at the core, we are a technology company, but one of the most effective things we can do to improve sound doesn’t involve wires, microchips or speakers. Well at least not directly. What it does involve is controlling the way that sound behaves in a fixed space with the use of acoustic sound panels.

Today we’re constantly moving and meeting goals. We live in Multi-task Nation where everything is a click or a swipe away. Our consistent need for our digital interfaces to be faster, clearer, and better practically outpaces the technology that supports us. With all that instant gratification and communication, as well as the ever-increasing demands of work and family, it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day and forget about some of the little things. Those little things that help keep you grounded, like listening to your favorite music.