An AV system for your Indianapolis venue is only as good as the design that led to its creation. At Midwest Audio Visual, our CTS-D specialists use a meticulous 5-step process when designing any AV system to make sure everything important is covered.
The AV System Design Process Includes:
- A needs assessment with budget review
- Writing specifications and selecting components
- Infrastructure and cabling planning
- Scalability
- Ensuring a superior user experience
Step 1
We listen closely to understand how you will use your new or upgraded AV equipment in Indianapolis, asking questions like:
- Do you want to improve your presentations, collaboration, entertainment, training or something else?
- Who will use the system? What is their technical proficiency?
- Do they have system preferences?
We then assess the environment, because the dimensions and layout of the room will impact the placement of screens, projectors, speakers and microphones for optimal coverage.
Lighting is also part of the assessment. We consider the room’s natural and artificial light to prevent glare and maintain screen visibility. In bright environments, we suggest ambient light-rejecting (ALR) screens or high-lumen projectors.
The last thing we analyze is acoustics: depending on your situation, you may need soundproofing materials, acoustic panels or sound masking.
Step 2
Our AV system design recommendations usually include innovative, yet cost-effective:
- displays and projectors,
- audio components,
- control systems,
- cameras and
- connectivity and collaboration tools.
Step 3
Cable management in the design of your Indianapolis AV system may include structured cabling (Cat6, fiber optics) for AV-over-IP setups, ensuring neat and scalable installation.
We plan for adequate power outlets, surge protection and uninterruptible power supplies (UPS).
Finally, your designer will assess your bandwidth needs for video streaming, AV-over-IP and device connectivity. If needed, managed switches will prioritize AV traffic.
Step 4
Our AV designers select components that allow for easy upgrades or additions. They plan for compatibility with new video formats, AI-driven features or IoT integration, using open standards like Dante (audio), HDBaseT (video and control) and AV-over-IP for flexibility.
Step 5
Before a plan is finalized, we make sure it has intuitive controls like touchscreens, apps and s.
Once a design is finished and approved, we acquire the equipment specified; then install, test and calibrate it. Lastly, we provide an operations manual and live training with every system.
Get AV created for your needs and budget. Contact Midwest Audio Visual any time to start a conversation about your goals and timetable – we help Indianapolis based organizations every day.