Trends in Legal AV
Historically, the legal community isn’t thought of as a technology-savvy group. People usually evoke images of attorneys poring over stacks of books and papers, without an AV device in sight. However, modern day practitioners of law have adopted AV technologies like videoconferencing, document cameras, and digital video systems to serve their diverse and dynamic needs. More
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New Events Abound at InfoComm 2010
 InfoComm is pleased to announce a wide range of new events, classes and technology appearing at InfoComm 2010, the world’s biggest audiovisual tradeshow. InfoComm 2010 will showcase integrated display, projection, audio, conferencing, lighting and staging, digital signage and communications system solutions, June 9-11, 2010, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. See what’s new!
Register for InfoComm today at www.infocommshow.org. Those who register before Friday, April 30, can get a chance to win a Las Vegas VIP Package including roundtrip airfare, three-night hotel stay, limo service, tickets to a Las Vegas show, plus an amenity basket and InfoComm goodie bag! To be eligible to win, you must enter VIP Code VXA04 when registering. Read the rules and regulations.
Syn-Aud-Con Expands to Three-Day Seminar at InfoComm 2010
 For more than 35 years, Syn-Aud-Con has been devoted to providing practical, in-depth training seminars on the principles of audio and acoustics. On June 6-8, Syn-Aud-Con’s Pat Brown will be teaching Sound Reinforcement for Technicians. This seminar covers the theory behind how systems work, and demonstrates how to use instrumentation to look "under the hood" to troubleshoot systems. Advanced topics such a crossover adjustments and equalization are presented in a technical, yet practical manner. Completely revised and expanded to a three-day seminar in 2010, this class now includes "hands-on" exercises. Attendees will use a tool kit that includes meters and other items needed to test and troubleshoot systems. They will also learn how to use modern dual-channel FFT measurement platforms and perform a complete setup of a three-way triamped loudspeaker, including polarity testing, equalization, crossover selection and signal alignment.
Visit www.synaudcon.com for recommended prerequisites and additional details.
CompTIA Network+ Training Offered at InfoComm 2010
InfoComm is pleased to offer the CompTIA Network+ Training. Sign up for course CT1. This course is designed to provide network technicians and support staff with the foundation-level skills they need to install, operate, manage, maintain and troubleshoot a corporate network. This course assists in preparing students for the CompTIA Network+ certification examination. Log in to www.infocommshow.org, select “Education & Certification” and search for CompTIA to find out more. Register today so you don’t miss the chance to train for this certification while you’re in Las Vegas.
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InfoComm Foundation Offers AV Scholarships
InfoComm International established the International Communications Industries Foundation (ICIF) to address the industry's need for a high-quality workforce. If you or someone you know is pursuing AV-related studies, InfoComm International is now awarding scholarships to members and non-members.
Applications are available online for the ICIF AV Scholarship, the ICIF Scholarship for Dependents and Employees of Member Organizations and the Michael Verguawen Fund Scholarship. Application submittal deadline is May 14, 2010 and winners will be announced in early June 2010. Learn more and download an application today.
Accepting Nominations: Adele De Berri Pioneers of AV Award
Do you know an individual who has made exceptional contributions to the formation of today’s AV industry? Nominate them today for the Adele De Berri Pioneers of AV Award.
Apply today. Nomination deadline is April 16.
Sponsored by Da-Lite. Media sponsor Sound & Communications.
Member Roundtables Coming to a City Near You
InfoComm is hosting complimentary, members-only Regional Roundtables on April 22 in Houston and May 6 in Seattle . Join your colleagues and InfoComm staff to discuss AV matters and learn about new member benefits. RSVP today.
 New EZip Data Integrity Utility Developed
Attention manufacturers. If you use EZip, the industry-driven standard format for product data, you don’t need to worry about sending off erroneous files anymore! Before you send out your EZip file, run it through the newly created InfoComm EZip Data Integrity Utility. Simply extract the files to the location of your choice, select the EZip file you'd like to check for errors, and in seconds you will find out if your file complies with the guidelines of the EZip format. You can now send your populated EZip file to the dealers you work with, knowing that they can seamlessly and effortlessly integrate your pricing into their systems. For more information and to download the EZip Data Integrity Utility, please visit www.infocomm.org/ezip.
Get Involved with InfoComm International
Explore the many ways you can volunteer with InfoComm International, your commercial AV association! Not sure how? Take a look at the various volunteer descriptions and take the volunteer survey.
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InfoComm Standards Program Grateful to Polycom
Polycom recently hosted the InfoComm Videoconferencing Lighting Standard Task Group face-to-face laboratory work session at its Andover, MA, facility. Organized by Jim Smith, CTS, CVE, the group was able to evaluate key parameters of a variety of videoconferencing cameras using state-of-the art image analysis equipment. InfoComm is grateful to Polycom for extending this valuable resource and one of its development engineers for two days. The task group is challenged with identifying lighting metrics for a variety of conferencing cameras, across CCD and CMOS technologies and from SDTV to HDTV resolutions and aspect ratios. Repeatable and objective parameters are fundamental to the InfoComm standards, and this facility offered the accuracy and integrity that is required. The forthcoming Videoconferencing Lighting Performance Standard is a joint effort between InfoComm and IES, the Illuminating Engineering Society.
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 Expert Academy Education Offered April 9 in San Diego!
Drive in. Learn. Drive home. InfoComm Academy® is coming to San Diego on Friday. Join us on April 9 for a day of networking, training and good food, all for $25. It’s not too late to register. Earn six RUs and hear InfoComm Academy staff instructor Paul Streffon, CTS-D, CTS-I discuss AV/IT convergence, digital signage, designing and specifying display systems, and how to you should document your projects. There’s still time, but you need to look at the details and register today!
 Essentials of AV Virtual Classroom — Train Your New Hire for US$250!
Worldwide access to essential AV training is now available. InfoComm’s industry-leading, comprehensive basic AV knowledge curriculum has been adapted to the virtual classroom.
Anyone who is new to AV, needs a refresher, or just wants to know more about how audio, visual and control systems work needs to sign up for this course. Take the class and then show off your knowledge by passing the InfoComm-Recognized AV Technologist Certificate test (registration is separate). Members can take the regularly US$500 course for only US$250 when they apply their allowed 50 percent in EduBucks.
Digital Signage Business Planning (DSC2)
Are you a business owner wondering if digital signage should be part of your business plan but find it hard to make the time to think it through and document your decisions? Digital Signage Business Planning is a highly interactive workshop developed specifically for business owners who are considering a move into digital signage. Why not spend half a day working this through in a four-hour guided, interactive session, learning from expert Academy instructor Paul Streffon, MBA, CTS-D, CTS-I? Find out more.
Is CTS-D Prep (DES314) Right for You?
If you are a CTS holder and have at least two years of AV design experience, you should be thinking about getting your specialized CTS-D credential. Take CTS-D Prep at InfoComm 2010, and apply to take the test while you’re in Las Vegas!
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 Become a Certified Technology Specialist!
Take the test at the Show. All three exams will be available during InfoComm 2010 and InfoComm can give you a ride to the testing center on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday orFriday! The CTS, CTS-D and CTS-I exams will be available at the Las Vegas Prometric Testing Facility. If you are interested in taking your exam at the Show, please contact certification@infocomm.org. The deadline to apply is May 1, 2010.
Need to devote more time to preparing for the CTS exam? Sign up for CTS Prep!
CTS Prep (GEN112) and CTS-D Prep (DES314) will be offered at InfoComm 2010. Search dates and times.
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