AV systems that work every time you need them.
Conference room AV, lobby displays, digital signage, restaurant sound and multi-zone paging for offices, retail spaces and commercial properties across NYC. Fully integrated, fully tested, and set up for one-touch operation, so a meeting starts without a call to IT.
HUDDLE ROOM · Farthest seat 10 ft (120 in). For detailed content the rule of thumb is 4x: 120 in ÷ 4 = 30 in of image height. A 55 in is 27 in tall, short of that, so 65 in (31.9 in).
HUDDLE ROOM · Farthest seat 10 ft (120 in). For presentations the rule of thumb is 6x: 120 in ÷ 6 = 20 in of image height. A 55 in display, 27 in tall, covers it with room to spare.
HUDDLE ROOM · Farthest seat 10 ft (120 in). For video only the rule of thumb is 8x: 120 in ÷ 8 = 15 in of image height. A 55 in display, 27 in tall, covers it with room to spare.
CONFERENCE ROOM · Farthest seat 16 ft (192 in). For detailed content the rule of thumb is 4x: 192 in ÷ 4 = 48 in of image height. An 85 in is 41.7 in tall, short of that, so 98 in (48 in).
CONFERENCE ROOM · Farthest seat 16 ft (192 in). For presentations the rule of thumb is 6x: 192 in ÷ 6 = 32 in of image height. A 65 in is 31.9 in tall, short of that, so 75 in (36.8 in).
CONFERENCE ROOM · Farthest seat 16 ft (192 in). For video only the rule of thumb is 8x: 192 in ÷ 8 = 24 in of image height. A 55 in display, 27 in tall, covers it with room to spare.
TRAINING ROOM · Farthest seat 22 ft (264 in). For detailed content the rule of thumb is 4x: 264 in ÷ 4 = 66 in of image height. That is taller than a 98 in display (48 in). Use two or more displays, a projector or an LED wall, or move the seats closer.
TRAINING ROOM · Farthest seat 22 ft (264 in). For presentations the rule of thumb is 6x: 264 in ÷ 6 = 44 in of image height. An 85 in is 41.7 in tall, short of that, so 98 in (48 in).
TRAINING ROOM · Farthest seat 22 ft (264 in). For video only the rule of thumb is 8x: 264 in ÷ 8 = 33 in of image height. A 65 in is 31.9 in tall, short of that, so 75 in (36.8 in).
The classic 4-6-8 rule of thumb, with image heights for 16:9 screens (diagonal x 0.49). For the final design we check the room against AVIXA's DISCAS standard, the current method.
Commercial AV services.
Conference rooms to full building deployments, designed, installed and tested for commercial use.
Conference room integration
Display, camera, microphones, speakers and cable management, installed and set up end to end. Works with Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Google Meet, and tested on a live call before we leave.
Digital signage and lobby displays
Commercial-grade displays in lobbies, waiting rooms and high-traffic areas, each driven by a media player. We set up the signage software and the content schedule so your team can update it.
Office TV mounting
Displays in break rooms, conference areas and executive offices, on blocking or rated anchors. Cables concealed inside the walls, or in commercial raceway that matches the space.
Restaurant and bar sound
Ceiling speakers zoned for the dining room, bar and patio, with volume per zone. Background music in a business needs licensing, and we point you to music services that include it.
Paging systems
One-way or two-way overhead paging for warehouses, offices and multi-floor facilities, laid out for the acoustics of each space so every zone hears clearly. Paging is not a fire alarm system.
Multi-zone audio
Independent audio zones for front of house, back of house and outdoor areas, each controlled from a wall panel or a central controller.
Why twenty speakers need a 70 V line.
A home amplifier is built for one or two low-impedance speakers per channel. Hang twenty on it and the load collapses. Commercial sound uses a constant-voltage line instead.
One 8 Ω speaker, one home amp channel
Twenty 8 Ω speakers on the same channel
One 70 V line, twenty speakers
A home amplifier channel is built for a low-impedance load, typically 4 to 8 ohms. One 8 ohm speaker is an easy load, and it plays normally.
Wired in parallel, twenty 8 ohm speakers make a 0.4 ohm load (8 ÷ 20). The amplifier sees close to a short circuit, so it overheats or shuts itself down. Wired in series instead, they add up to 160 ohms: very little power reaches them, and one failed speaker silences the whole string.
A constant-voltage amplifier drives the whole line at 70 V (70.7 V at full power). Each speaker has a small transformer with taps, here 1, 2, 4 or 8 W, that sets how loud it plays. Add up the taps, then pick an amplifier rated above the total, with headroom.
Home speakers (4 to 8 ohms) and 70 V speakers never share one amplifier output. Each tap step up is about 3 dB louder, because it doubles the power.
One touch on the table.
A touch panel on the table runs the room: it wakes the display, picks the source, opens the camera and unmutes the microphones. Try the three scenes on the panel.
Works with Microsoft Teams Rooms, Zoom Rooms and Google Meet hardware. On a scheduled call, the panel shows the meeting and joins it with one touch.
Commercial spaces we serve.
From single-suite offices to multi-floor commercial buildings.
Common problems versus professional results.
Commercial AV that works every morning without IT support starts with the right installation.
How a commercial AV project works.
Four steps from first call to a working commercial AV system.
Needs assessment
We walk the space with you, mark the AV locations, check the acoustics and confirm what the system has to do. You get a written scope before any work begins.
System design
Equipment specified, cable routes planned and mounting locations confirmed. For conference rooms, we confirm the video platform before any hardware is ordered.
Installation
Displays mounted, speakers installed, and cable run cleanly and concealed. Every penetration we make through a fire-rated wall or floor is fire-stopped.
Setup and training
Every system set up and tested end to end, and your staff shown the basics. Conference rooms are tested on a live Zoom or Teams call before sign-off.
Common questions about commercial AV.
How much does a conference room AV setup cost in NYC?
It depends on the room size and the equipment. A simpler room has a display, a camera, a speakerphone or ceiling microphone and an HDMI connection at the table. A fully integrated room adds a PTZ camera, a DSP for the microphones and a touch control panel. We give you a written scope and equipment list, with the price, before any work begins.
Can you set up a conference room to work with Zoom and Microsoft Teams?
Yes. Room hardware comes two ways. A dedicated room system runs one platform: Microsoft Teams Rooms, Zoom Rooms or Google Meet hardware built for that platform, and many can also join meetings on the others. A USB camera, microphone and speaker setup works with whichever app runs on the laptop. We confirm your platform before ordering, and we test with a live call before we call the job done.
Do you handle background music for restaurants, and is licensing involved?
We install the speakers and set up the audio zones. Playing music in a business is a public performance and needs licensing, usually through performing rights organizations such as ASCAP and BMI. Many commercial music services include it; Soundtrack Your Brand and Cloud Cover Music are two we can set up. Check what your plan covers. This is general information, not legal advice.
How do you mount TVs on commercial ceilings or concrete walls?
Concrete takes sleeve or wedge anchors drilled into solid material, never into a mortar joint alone. Ceiling mounts attach to the structure above, never to a drop ceiling grid or tile. Metal stud walls get added blocking or toggles rated for the load. For high or angled surfaces we use ceiling drop mounts and articulating arms, and every mount is rated above the weight of the display it carries.
Can you service or upgrade an existing AV system instead of replacing it?
Often, yes. We assess the existing system before recommending anything new. If the cabling and mounts are serviceable, we build on them. If not, we tell you why and what the real alternative is.
Installing AV at home?
Ready to upgrade your commercial AV?
Same-day quotes when we can. We assess your space, specify the right equipment and give you a written scope and price: conference rooms, sound systems or a full AV buildout, one installer for the whole job.