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The term 'consultant' is something of a catch-all in AV, covering several responsibilities involved in the building and deployment of an AV system. Typically, consultants conceive and design the various [...]

Systems integration (SI) has changed and developed considerably in the last 20-plus years. The 21st century brought not just more digital technologies to work with and integrate into installations but [...]

Optimism can sometimes be misguided. Last year's special feature ahead of the festival season (Installation May 2023) was headlined 'Returning to the fields on a sound footing'. This highlighted the [...]

Businesses and market sectors change over time, either responding to or being affected by national and world economic conditions, new requirements and requests from end users and emerging technologies. Professional [...]

There was a time when background music meant just that. Music - often bland and non-descript easy listening pieces or insipid versions of classic and recent hits - played in [...]

Today, people have access to a wide variety of technologies that allow them to enjoy themselves more, understand things better and which generally make life easier. Among the institutions that [...]

Systems integration has always been about bringing together different elements of an installation to create a complete system in which everything works together. This might be a blindingly obvious statement [...]

In the past, and for many years, broadcasting had a reputation amongst many of being the pinnacle of technology and technological development. The term 'broadcast quality' was regarded as a [...]

Stadiums have always been a symbol, either of national identity, a particular sports club/team or a specific sport. Wembley Stadium, the Stade de France, the Aviva Stadium and Croke Park [...]

The Covid pandemic and the enforced isolation it brought through lockdown periods made people consider many aspects of life they might have previously not contemplated. The most obvious of these [...]

Music festivals are an established phenomena in modern culture, but have changed in nature since the middle of the last century. The festival as we know it today has its [...]

Acoustics is a science, one that is deeply rooted in physics with a whole array of measuring devices and technologies at its disposal to create the best possible sounding spaces. [...]

The office, usually used as a general term for a place of work, always seemed like a constant in people's lives. Until recently, company identities were often based around the [...]

Acquisitions, takeovers and mergers are, of course, standard business practices that enable a larger or more financially powerful company to buy other, smaller companies in the same market. By doing [...]

Like other parts of the AV industry, the professional audio sector has been hit hard by the current electronic components shortage. It has not helped that sound equipment manufacturers have [...]

The live event sector covers a lot of ground. Corporate presentations and conferences to festivals and concerts, with art installations, fashion shows, product launches and cultural celebrations in between; all [...]

For many years, broadcasting had the image of being the pinnacle of technology and technological development. The term 'broadcast quality' was regarded as a guarantee of excellence and still carries [...]

The hospitality business encompasses a number of different areas, with the hotel, travel, and food and beverage sectors sub-divided into smaller, individual markets. While categories such as boutique hotels, business-class [...]

Business--any kind of business--is about identifying a demand and building a market. As a company grows it will expand and usually look at moving into what are now known as [...]

The development of technology for what is now referred to as the houses of worship (HoW) market has gone through at least two major phases since the 1970s. First there [...]

Sometimes it takes time for a new direction or way of doing things to become a definite trend. Back in the early 1990s concern was raised in the commercial audio [...]

Even before anyone had heard of coronavirus, the future of the office was a hot topic. What would it look like? How big would it be? Would people still go [...]

Big name films are finally hitting the big screen, but cinema has not returned to pre-Covid levels and doubt remains over its long-term future. According to figures released by box [...]

Back in the mists of time--or at least the 1970s--the main audiovisual (AV) event in most schools was when the big TV in its wooden box on top of a [...]

Before 2020 came along, it would have been strange to think that internationally recognised and long running music festivals such as Glastonbury, Roskilde, Tomorrowland, Creamfields and Montreux or high-profile tours [...]

Predicting future technological trends can be a self-built trap. Some developments can turn out to be fads or dead ends (3DTV anyone?) or viable technologies can take a long time [...]

There is a long-standing contradiction surrounding audio in shops, bars, and restaurants and, on a larger scale, any public area where people go to buy things or generally socialise. On [...]

Like other businesses and the world as a whole, the digital signage sector faced severe challenges last year. However, although supply chains and installations were disrupted, some technological changes already [...]

The article provides an overview of the current state of festivals in the UK, focusing on the challenges they are currently facing. It acknowledges the financial difficulties that festival promoters and organizers are experiencing, particularly due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many festivals have been canceled, raising concerns about the future of the industry. However, there are also positive developments, with some festivals still scheduled to take place and new events emerging. The article emphasizes the importance of government support and suggests reducing VAT on ticket prices as a potential solution. It also highlights the specific challenges faced by smaller music festivals, such as rising production costs and competition from larger festivals. While the number of festivals in the UK has increased, there is a need for more realism as people have limited funds and are more likely to attend festivals featuring well-known artists. Smaller festivals are struggling to sell enough tickets and are grappling with rising costs. Despite these challenges, there is optimism that the outdoor music sector will ultimately survive this difficult period. [Extracted from the article]

The human mind likes to identify things and put them in categories. Often this can mean lumping two or more subjects together under an easily identifiable heading, even if they [...]

Working from home may have become the 'new normal' during the Covid-19 crisis, but offices are not a thing of the past. Workspaces will be different to before the pandemic, [...]

The focus on the increasing performance of hire companies in United Kingdom's broadcasting industry along with the analysis is presented.

Film archives and sound recording libraries provide a multitude of pieces that are useful for all kinds of video productions. Some of the most well-requested items are revealed, including animals mating and pictures of the seashore.

Outside broadcast companies experienced a successful summer with numerous sporting events and other live activities. The outside broadcast market continues to be competitive as evidenced by the continuing growth of the equipment. The practice of long-term contracts is also affecting the market. More information on market trends and particular companies is provided.