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7 Reasons Why It’s Easy to Install a Centralized UPS System

By Eric Bodley in Power Dec 17, 2024 0 comment

Centrally located uninterruptible power systems (UPS) are one of the fastest growing product categories for audio-visual integrators. Historically deployed only for remote racks and devices, UPSs located at the main power panel protect and optimize power for the entire building from a single, easy-to-install and service location. Whether you’re new to the category or simply […]

10 Common Power Problems

By Eric Bodley in Power Dec 15, 2024 0 comment

Power problems are the scourge of residential and commercial electronics, not to mention the toll they take on productivity and relaxation. Disruptions and irregularities in the power system, including voltage spikes (surges), voltage fluctuations (brownouts), dips (sags), total outages (blackouts) and noise (interference), affect electronic signal performance, damage electronic circuits and even create a fire […]

Understanding Fiber Connector Types

By Eric Bodley in Fiber, Cable, Connectors Nov 22, 2024 0 comment

Fiber optic connectors are available in a variety of formats depending on the cable type and connection style. This article explores the connectors commonly used in audio-visual, networking, broadcast, broadband internet and other low-voltage applications. Before We Begin: Understanding Connector Polish Fiber optic cable typically follows an industry-standard color code: a yellow jacket denotes single […]

Connecting Twisted Pair Devices to a Fiber Optic Cable

By Eric Bodley in Networking, Signal Distribution, Fiber Nov 22, 2024 0 comment

While fiber optic ports are becoming increasingly common on networked electronics, the majority of connected devices still rely on RJ45 twisted pair connections. To help bridge the copper-fiber divide, media converters and transceiver modules (also known as SFPs or mini-GBICs) are often required. Media converters effectively convert one “media” format to a different media format — i.e., copper to fiber and […]

Extending Security Cameras over Fiber

By Eric Bodley in Security, Networking, Signal Distribution, Fiber Nov 21, 2024 0 comment

While fiber optic ports are becoming increasingly common on networked electronics, the majority of security and access control devices still rely on RJ45 twisted pair connections. To help bridge the copper-fiber divide, media converters and transceiver modules (also known as SFPs or mini-GBICs) are often required. Media converters effectively convert one “media” format to a […]

Mechanical vs. Fusion Splicing — What’s Best?

By Eric Bodley in Tools, Fiber Nov 19, 2024 0 comment

Fiber has become more widely integrated thanks to its bandwidth, reliability, durability and cost. In fact, many installations now include fiber in each standard prewire bundle thanks to bulk cable costs under $0.30 per foot. However, cable alone won’t make an installation — cable requires the termination of connectors, and often multiple cables must be […]

Essential Testing Equipment for AV Technicians

By Eric Bodley in Testers Oct 16, 2024 0 comment

We’re often asked: what are the essential testing tools that my technicians absolutely need? After all, there are hundreds of products that analyze low-voltage signals, cables and connections. Some are feature rich, others target affordability. But what testers are essential? Which tools speed up installations and service calls, ensuring infrastructures meet specifications and signals perform […]

PDF Download: Comparing HDMI Extender Technology

By Eric Bodley in HDMI, Signal Distribution Oct 14, 2024 0 comment

What’s the best technology for extending HDMI? DSC, HDBaseT or SDVoE? When should HDMI over fiber extenders be selected over twisted pair extenders? Is it possible to extend control and multiplexed network signals with the HDMI stream? If so, how far? These questions are answered in a new LightSpeed Technologies® Advanced HDMI Extenders brochure from […]

HDMI Video Testers: Choosing the Right Tool

By Eric Bodley in Testers, HDMI Oct 10, 2024 0 comment

HDMI installations are notoriously hard to troubleshoot. Transmission length, device compliancy, resolution, handshaking and a myriad of other complexities go into a successful connection, and a single out-of-sync signal can mean the difference between ultra high-definition performance and a service call. Murideo was created to satisfy the need for modern testing tools in the audio-visual […]

Fiber Optic Testers: Choosing the Right Tool

By Eric Bodley in Testers, Fiber Oct 09, 2024 0 comment

Pulling and terminating fiber is only the start of the installation… how do you ensure the high-bandwidth cable you’re integrating fully performs to spec? After all, tight bends, dirty connections and loose connectors can all lead to loss, and fiber-based electronics are extremely sensitive to anything that affects the flow of light. This article examines […]

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