Questions To Ask Before Installing a NIghtclub Sound System

• How do I protect the hearing of my nightclub staff?- As an employer, you hold a legal responsibility in protecting the hearing of your staff. You have to make sure that the legal limits on noise exposure are not exceeded. You can provide your staff with ear plugs as a good starting point. Another good thing to do is to position the bar away from the dance floor when designing the club. Of course, it helps to have the loudspeakers that are close to the bar set on their own dedicated volume control.
• How can sound quality impact my profit?- When the sound quality is better, it is easier to attract popular DJs and artists. This in turn will result in more people coming to your nightclub. Sound quality effects have many subtle nuances in how they profit. You should find a nightclub sound system that has exceptional clarity and fidelity. We think that distorted music causes stress and fatigue. This is due to the fact that the brain works hard to filter out the harmonic content that is distortion. When you improve sound system clarity, you improve the atmosphere, which ultimately earns you more money.
• What are you inputs and outputs sockets and how is this zoned in my nightclub?- Every venue is different so it is worth taking the time to compose a list of what you want your sound system to do. Zones provide individual control over different parts of your nightclub. If you want different music in different rooms, you can zone them separately. 

When Installing Speakers For DJs

• How long will the nightclub sound system last?- Make sure to read the warranty period to assist in deciding how long equipment should be able to last. For example, something with a one-year warranty will probably break. The result will be you paying more money. If equipment has a five year warranty then you can be confident your investment will last.
• Passive or self-powered speakers?- For nightclubs it is always recommended to utilize passive speakers with separate amplifiers, so that you are able to lock away the amplifiers and their control. While it may seem convenient to have the amplifiers within the loudspeaker, they can fail if drinks get into the  amplifier. Basically, you want to have control and not the public when it comes to sound systems Miami clubs can rely on.

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If you’re looking for speakers for DJs, there are certain things to keep in mind. Audio & Video Solutions provide sound systems Miami business owners trust. Call Audio & Video Solutions today for more information!

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Why You Need Professional AV Equipment

Many people hold the misconception that all TV’s, speakers, and amplifiers are the same. Before you go to an “audio store near me,” you should be informed regarding the differences. There are significant differences between equipment that is manufactured specifically for home use and equipment manufactured for commercial use. Restaurants and bar owners may not take into consideration that consumer goods are intended to be used only a few hours a day and usually come with a one-year warranty. These sound systems are not built to take on the wear and tear of multiple shifts, year after year. Professional AV equipment is designed to withstand operation 12-16 hours a day and comes with warranties and support in order to protect purchases for extended periods of time. 

Pros Of A Restaurant Sound System

It’s not simply that powerful home speakers are unable to properly project sound in professional environments- the issue mainly resides in other components of the audio system. To cut costs, the majority of home stereos are designed with an amplifier and source selection in one unit. Typically, they are convection cooled, which means there are no fans; just holes made to dissipate heat. Restaurant areas are naturally extremely hot, and convection cooling alone will not be enough to keep the amp from overheating and failing. This is especially true since oftentimes the most convenient place to keep sound equipment from customer view and out of the way is in the kitchen or high on a shelf on top of the cash register. Consumer electronics that are mounted in the hot, steamy, greasy areas are very likely to fail prematurely. Professional amplifiers utilize variable speed fans with sensors in order to adjust to fluctuating temperatures. When they get hot, the fans speed up to pull more air through the unit in order to cool the electronics down.

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A professional restaurant sound system can be an investment that ultimately saves you money, hassle, and having to replace your consumer grade audio parts all the time. Audio & Video Solutions is here to assist with any audio or video needs. If you’re looking for an “audio store near me” in the Miami area, call Audio & Video Solutions today!

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Coopersburg, PA (January 6, 2015) – Creating a smarter and more connected home has never been easier. Lutron Electronics, the leading manufacturer of energy-saving, wireless lighting controls and motorized shades, today announced several new integration capabilities for its Caséta Wireless smart home system, which provides convenient control of lights, shades and thermostats anytime, from anywhere, from either a remote control or the Lutron App.

Lutron’s Caséta® Wireless® dimmers, Serena™ remote-controlled shades, Pico® remote controls, and third-party devices are connected to the Lutron App via the Lutron Smart Bridge, providing an affordable smart home solution for the do-it-yourself or do-it-for-me consumer. The Lutron App is compatible with any iOS or Android-based smart phone or tablet.

Lutron is pleased to announce new integration capabilities, available now:

1. The Lutron App can now work with the Nest Learning Thermostat™. From the Lutron App, you can adjust the temperature as well as set your Nest Thermostat to Home or Away from anywhere. This functionality is available now for iOS and Android-based devices.
2. Through the Logitech® Harmony Living Home, Caséta Wireless dimmers and Serena shades can now be controlled from Logitech Harmony remote controls or the Harmony Mobile App.

Several new integration capabilities are coming soon:

1. Lutron is thrilled that its Caséta Wireless will connect people with their homes through Apple Watch®, putting control of lights, shades and more right on your wrist. You now have control anytime, from anywhere. Turn lights on as you arrive home so you never have to enter a dark house again, or transform a room into an ideal place for watching a favorite movie. And, if you leave the lights on at home, you’ll receive a notification on your wrist with the ability to turn off your lights with a simple tap.
2. AT&T Digital Life® customers will be able to manage their Lutron devices, such as shades through the Digital Life app. Integration with Caséta Wireless will provide Digital Life customers with new features that further enhance their security and home automation system.
3. Lutron is also building a Channel on IFTTT that will trigger light and shade control actions from Caséta Wireless dimmers and Serena shades.

“These new energy-saving solutions give consumers the opportunity to transform their home quickly, easily and affordably into a smart and connected one and provide peace of mind,” said Matt Swatsky, Director – Product Management at Lutron Electronics. “With the Lutron Smart Bridge and App, we are giving people the ability to reliably control their home from anywhere in the world.”

How it Works The Lutron Smart Bridge, which uses Lutron’s proprietary ClearConnect® Wireless technology, plugs easily and directly into a home’s Wi-Fi router. Installed and set up by consumers in less than 30 minutes, the product sends wireless, radio frequency (RF) communication signals to compatible Lutron devices inside the home. The Lutron Smart Bridge Pro is professionally installed and programmed and is designed for the “do-it-for-me” consumer.

With an integrated timeclock, the Smart Bridge and Smart Bridge Pro provide a scheduling functionality to ensure that lights and shades will adjust automatically based on time of day. Examples: shades can close 20 minutes before sunset every day, and the front porch light will turn on at dusk and off at midnight daily.

Lutron Smart Bridge- and Smart Bridge Pro-Compatible Products

1. Caséta Wireless in-wall dimmers* control overhead lights and work with the newest energy-saving bulbs, including dimmable LEDs, dimmable CFLs, halogens, and incandescent. They do not require a neutral wire, so they easily replace any existing light switch.
2. Caséta Wireless lamp dimmers* plug into a standard wall receptacle and provide control of table and floor lamps that are using the newest energy-saving bulbs, including dimmable LEDs, dimmable CFLs, halogens, and incandescent. They are designed to control two lamps simultaneously with dual plug-in receptacles.
3. The Lutron Pico wireless battery-powered remote control* features a 10-year battery life, works with Caséta Wireless dimmers and Serena shades. It can be used as a hand-held remote, surface mounted to the wall or to a car visor, or placed on a tabletop pedestal.
4. Serena battery-powered, remote controlled shades* are available in two styles — honeycomb and roller shades — and run on D-size batteries. The average life span of the batteries is 3 – 5 years (based on two “ups” and two “downs” per day).
5. The free Lutron App has a simple user interface to provide consumers with a one-touch solution. They can adjust and check-in on their lights, shades, and temperature from the office, the beach, or anywhere in the world. They can also set up preset scenes for the perfect lighting for their home theatre, dining room, or bedroom. The App is available on iTunes® and Google Play™. New for 2015- the Lutron App is now also available in Spanish, French and Portuguese. Languages can be accessed by changing your phone’s language settings.
6. The Lutron App is also compatible with Honeywell® Wi-Fi thermostats. Consumers can conveniently raise the temperature a few degrees before they arrive home, adjust it to just the right level while they’re watching TV, or set it back when they’re away. They can also adjust the system mode (heating, cooling, auto, fan on/off) all from within the Lutron App.
7. Integration with select third-party A/V controls like Savant, Remote Technologies Incorporated® (RTI) products and others provide an integrated home control solution.
8. The Lutron Smart Bridge Pro works with select security systems. TheAlarm.com smart phone App, for example, provides control of both Caséta Wireless dimmers and Serena shades from the Alarm.com App, and as part of a security event. If the alarm is tripped, Serena shades will rise and lights will turn on, drawing attention to the situation. The Smart Bridge Pro is also compatible with select security systems from ELK Products and others.

Availability

This product is now available at Audio & Video Solutions. For more information, call us at 305.640.0565

• Nest™ is a trademark licensed by Nest Labs, Inc.
• Logitech®, the Logitech logo, and other Logitech marks are registered in Switzerland and other countries.
• AT&T Digital Life® is a trademark of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies
• AppleWatch® and iTunes® are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries
• Google Play™ is a registered trademark of Google Inc.
• Honeywell® is a registered trademark of Honeywell International, Inc.
• Savant is a trademark of Savant Systems LLC.
• Remote Technologies Incorporated® (RTI) is a trademark of Remote Technologies Incorporated.
• Staples Connect™ is a trademark of Staples
• Magnolia® is a trademark of Best Buy

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