Clear and intelligible audio is needed for productive conference room meetings. Beamforming ceiling array microphones revolutionize how voice pickup and audio clarity are achieved in modern meeting spaces. As a leading AV integrator, Ford AV specializes in designing and deploying audio conferencing solutions to meet your needs. What Is Beamforming Technology? Beamforming is an advanced … Read more
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance plays a key role in the design and integration of modern AV systems. Inclusive spaces have become more essential as technology has embedded itself in how we communicate, teach, and collaborate. At Ford AV, we help navigate the complexities of ADA guidelines and deliver compliant, comprehensive AV solutions. Understanding … Read more
Upgrading a stadium AV system requires tackling complex integrations, managing high channel counts, and ensuring performance throughout every event. With decades of experience modernizing large-scale venues, Ford AV brings the engineering expertise and project rigor needed to streamline audio, video, lighting, and control upgrades with minimal downtime and maximum scalability. Explore how Ford tackles … Read more
Organizations need a fast, reliable mass notification system in critical moments and emergency situations. Ford AV designs and integrates cutting-edge, AV-driven mass notification systems to enhance emergency communication across enterprise, education, and public safety sectors. By leveraging your existing AV infrastructure, you can create a holistic emergency communications network to ensure every alert lands where … Read more
Microsoft has officially announced that support for Windows 10 will end on October 14, 2025. This means Microsoft will no longer provide security updates, bug fixes, or technical support for devices running Windows 10 after that date. This change has direct implications for Microsoft Teams Rooms (MTR) systems, many of which currently operate on Windows … Read more
When considering how new teaching methods impact the AV technology used in classrooms or other learning environments, it’s helpful to focus on why the technology needs to be used to communicate the material in the first place. First, knowing the why helps bring the value of using technology into focus. Second, knowing why helps facilitate … Read more
For enterprise organizations pursuing LEED certification, sustainable design extends beyond architecture and materials—it includes the technology that powers the workplace. Audiovisual (AV) systems play a strategic role in supporting LEED goals through smarter, more energy-efficient communication tools. Here are key ways AV technology contributes: Reduced Travel through Remote Collaboration By aligning AV strategy with sustainability … Read more
In today’s dynamic hybrid work environment, achieving smooth and effortless collaboration between in-office and remote employees is no longer just a goal—it’s a necessity. Organizations are striving to ensure equity in communication and productivity, regardless of physical location. The Evolving Challenge of Hybrid Collaboration As workplaces increasingly adopt hybrid setups, maintaining equitable experiences for all … Read more
The audiovisual (AV) systems industry has transformed over the past decade. This change has been propelled by continuous technological advancements and the evolving nature of work itself. The relationship between AV systems and work habits is a deeply symbiotic one—each influences the other. As AV innovations have enabled more dynamic and flexible work environments, the … Read more
Healthcare is evolving at a rapid pace and nursing education must keep up by providing realistic, immersive, and technology-driven training environments. Simulation learning has emerged as a vital tool for bridging the gap between classroom theory and clinical practice. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies—from virtual and augmented reality to high-fidelity simulation and advanced audiovisual (AV) systems—nursing … Read more