What is an AV System and How Does It Work?
AV stands for audio visual; the combination of audio (sound) and visual (sight) elements to create a unified experience, whether that’s at home, at a bar, in a meeting room, or even in a place of worship. AV can be utilised just about anywhere, and with AV technologies constantly evolving, businesses can benefit from a quality AV system and installation.
In this article, our experts will help you understand what an AV system is, what it can be used for, how it is installed, and how we can help you with your AV needs.
Our experts will help you understand what an AV system is, what it can be used for, how it is installed, and how we can help you with your AV needs.
What is an AV System and What is it Used For?
Although the term ‘AV system’ sounds like the type of technology most people won’t have access to, we all use commercial AV systems every day. If you’re wondering what an AV system is, your phone, laptop, and TV are all types of AV systems. However, these are all types of integrated AV systems, meaning the audio and the visual elements come from the same place. More complex AV systems are comprised of separate audio and visual components, but they work in harmony to create the desired effect and function.
Although our phones, laptops, and TVs are a big part of our everyday lives, it is the AV systems that go seemingly unnoticed which make the biggest impact. Businesses need to think about the following things (depending on the sector):
How to create the right atmosphere
How to make their space accessible
How to improve productivity
How to enhance communication
And how to boost sales
Let’s take a look at how different businesses use AV systems to achieve the above.
1. Bars and Restaurants
What is an AV system like in a bar or restaurant? It could be the giant screen and high-quality speakers broadcasting the latest and greatest sporting event, or the unique neon lighting and engaging sound system which gets people up and dancing.
Spartan Audio Visual has helped a wide variety of bars and restaurants achieve the right atmosphere while also meeting their customers’ needs. We’ve created immersive spaces for The Hills Brecon, Tiny Rebel, Coyote Ugly, and Matsudai Ramen. And all have experienced the benefits of an excellent quality AV system; when patrons go out for a drink or a meal, they expect the best, so keeping up with evolving technologies and customer expectations is key to establishing a good connection with customers.
2. Meetings and Conferences
Employee and customer experience are just as important; if you’re in the middle of pitching your new business strategy and suddenly the sound cuts out or the camera keeps going blurry, that’s not a good impression, no matter how innovative the idea was.
That’s why we regularly deploy Teams Meeting Rooms (MTR), a business’ grade solution guaranteed to ensure excellent quality meetings and conferences. We specialise in designing Microsoft Teams-compatible meeting rooms which any device can seamlessly connect to, providing high-quality audio, clear video, and intuitive control options. These specialised rooms help improve productivity, communication, and collaboration, equipping workplaces for the future and today.
This is the Teams Meeting Rooms (MTR), a business’ grade solution guaranteed to ensure excellent quality meetings and conferences.
3. Galleries and Museums
You might think of galleries and museums as distinctly visual, but audio also plays a key role in these spaces. It is when audio and visual come together that we are transported to another time, or even another world, and stories can come to life.
From tour guide systems, digital signage, screens, sound systems, and more, we have a variety of equipment options for galleries and museums. Why do we have so many AV system options for these places? Accessibility is very important, especially in places like galleries and museums where anyone of any age, gender or background can enjoy, so it’s essential to customer experience that the latest AV systems are utilised.
Hopefully, we’ve helped you to understand the question: ‘What is an AV system?’, and how a handful of different sectors and industries can use AV systems to provide their customers and employees with the best possible experience.
What is an AV Installation?
Once you’ve picked out your ideal AV system, you need someone to install it. What is an AV installation? It’s the physical installation of the AV system, something our expert team has been doing since 2011. Our installers are responsive and responsible, ensuring your space is getting the most out of your AV system.
There are several benefits to having professional AV installers; for example, we’re not simply putting plugs into sockets, we’re integrating devices for a harmonious experience, saving you time and money every day. From design to installation, we’re here to support you any time you need it; you can rest easy knowing we have an excellent, longstanding relationship with multiple AV manufacturers and distributors, meaning we can supply products with extended warranty.
We’re sticking to our grassroots commitment to providing quality equipment and services while constantly challenging ourselves and the industry.
How We Can Help
With over 14 years of experience, we’re a leading regional AV installation company. How are we a leading AV installation company? Well, our mantra is:
Learn It
Challenge It
Challenge Yourself
Break It
Build It Better
With this ethos in mind, we’re sticking to our grassroots commitment to providing quality equipment and services while constantly challenging ourselves and the industry to bring our customers innovative solutions.
We’re based in Cardiff but work all over the UK, and we have installations in Newport, Bristol, Swansea, Monmouth, London and even Glasgow. So, wherever you need an AV installation, Spartan Audio Visual is here to help.
Get in touch on 02920 481797 or quotes@spartanaudio.co.uk to find out more about how we can help with your next AV installation.
