Audiovisual, security, and tech rich systems are unique in their complexity and the rate at which the technology evolves. While expertly trained, integrators can sometimes be challenged by project timelines, product availability, interconnecting brands, and scope creep. More than ever, integrators should consider manufacturer services as a seamless part of their project support. AtlasIED’s own Thomas Ahern, Design Services & Tech Support manager, explains how our integrator partners can.

Adaptive sound masking, which adjusts masking noise levels in response to ambient sounds, may inadvertently draw attention to the masking system itself, leading to increased distractions and reduced speech privacy. Consistent sound masking is more effective, as it remains unobtrusive and maintains a stable acoustic environment.

As a global manufacturer of audio and communications technologies, MiTek Corporation, parent company of AtlasIED, has facilities on four continents. In addition to the commercial audio, MiTek also manufactures car audio, powersports technologies, residential audio, and OEM products for some of the biggest companies in their respective fields. These additional divisions of MiTek provide added resources, manufacturing methods, and quality standards that have been implemented into AtlasIED.

Before people were working from home, noise distractions and lack of speech privacy negatively impacted productivity in all office environments. That has not changed.

In 2020, restaurants were forced to close dining rooms and pivot to contactless methods of serving their customers. As an article from Hospitality Technology points out, they did an amazing job in adapting their business models. But now on a path to recovery, restaurant technology professionals say these contact solutions will stick around and continue to be used post-pandemic.

“As experts in AV, Technology Managers have an opportunity to be a champion for their institution by expanding the capabilities of their technology through integration of tech in instructional spaces and security systems into one, campus-wide mass communications system." - Michael Peveler, VP of Sales, AtlasIED

Sending audio over ethernet networks has changed significantly since introduced in the mid 90s. Developed by Peak Audio in 1996, CobraNet® was one of the first protocols to see widespread commercial use. Twenty five years later, you can still find CobraNet in active use around the world. More recently, Audinate's Dante® was developed in 2006, and has become one of the most prevalent standards in recent years. (Click Here for a list of AtlasIED's Dante enabled devices)

In the evolving hospitality industry, integrating technology with traditional services is essential to enhance guest experiences and operational efficiency. Implementing audiovisual solutions can create memorable environments that encourage repeat visits and positive referrals.

Almost every K12 school district had or still has an analog paging system that they use for daily communications. A system consisting of standard analog speakers mounted to the wall with speaker wires connected to a paging station in the administrative office for morning announcements, communicating to a single classroom, bell schedules, etc… And while these systems typically did the job they were intended to do, school districts who haven’t switched to network audio probably just don’t know.

Picture this - You work at, own, or frequently visit a building that has a VoIP phone system with phones in every room that receive pages during critical alerts. This is the sole communications system relied upon to broadcast emergency messages. Sound acceptable? What about for schools, healthcare facilities, or corporate office spaces. They’re good right?