Audiovisual

More than ever workers require ways to efficiently and effectively collaborate. In the architectural design process, space is always at a premium and collaborative spaces such as conference rooms, board rooms, training rooms and war-rooms are essential to the business. It is imperative that the technology supporting workers in these rooms is engineered and implemented properly to best leverage valuable time and the varied ways people work.

PlanNet is specifically adept at programming audiovisual technology requirements for new spaces and helping organizations understand how to best leverage technology. The programming process unveils critical evaluation points such as cost vs. benefit so companies can make value-based decisions before launching into design. Our consultants work with architects, space planners and engineers to design infrastructure such as electrical, HVAC and acoustics to support collaborative technologies and ensure the room is properly prepped for systems integration. Our expertise extends to all variety of collaborative technology including videoconferencing, telepresence, audio conferencing, projection, displays, sound reinforcement, digital whiteboards, and digital signage.

PlanNet Audiovisual Technologies practice has extensive experience designing corporate and entertainment screening rooms that employ traditional and digital cinema technology. Our consultants have expertise in the design and integration of key components including network, equipment racking and cabling design, playback devices, digital projectors, projection screens, surround sound, acoustics and control technologies. Many elite entertainment companies such as HBO, Paramount Pictures and Warner Brothers have entrusted PlanNet to design screening rooms where aesthetics and performance are critically important.

Digital signage is emerging everywhere from airports and retail centers to corporate campuses and public spaces. The technology behind digital signage allows you to deliver and modify your content remotely, flexibly and quickly for the most targeted messaging possible. The scope of digital signage is broad – whether the aim is to advertise to consumers, inform travelers or educate employees, the applications are seemingly endless. PlanNet has been on the cutting edge in leadership of this enormously powerful emerging technology and can help your organization develop a business case, architect the solution, define the content delivery model, pick the right products, and optimize the technology once it’s deployed. Our combined expertise in audiovisual, telecommunications and networking will ensure all technically critical elements are addressed for a complete and integrated solution.

Whether integrated into the classroom or delivered remotely, technology has dramatically changed the way learning is applied in modern educational institutions. Today’s classroom is both physical and virtual. Laptop computers, wireless networks, broadcast and presentation systems have transformed classrooms and lecture halls into complex technology environments. At the same time, the boundaries of geography and time are eliminated through the application of distance learning, allowing students to attend classes and seminars remotely either in real-time or at their leisure providing unprecedented flexibility.

PlanNet can help your educational institution implement, augment or upgrade a state-of-the-art educational technology and distance learning program. Our expertise in networking, telecommunications and audiovisual technology combined with our experience working with hundreds of educational institutions will help you select the right solutions and get the most out of them.

In many ways the broadcast industry can be considered a barometer forecasting future technology trends in the professional audiovisual industry. This is because the broadcast industry demands the highest standards in media creation and delivery. As emerging broadcast technologies become more established and affordable they begin to infiltrate the mainstream audiovisual industry succeeding older generation technologies. It is this evolution in high quality and affordable broadcast technologies that has enabled end users such as universities, colleges and municipal governments to establish in-house media production capabilities. PlanNet has helped numerous institutions and city governments implement sophisticated broadcast and production systems to facilitate requirements such as live cablecasting and webcasting, on-demand streaming and media post-production. PlanNet has also collaborated with many leading entertainment companies to help them design and integrate forward thinking solutions for media capture, archiving, editing, screening, distribution and broadcast.

If you are like many concert goers, you’ve surrendered to poor quality sound reinforcement. Although high quality sound is more attainable at less cost than in any other point of professional audio technology’s development, few understand how to lead facility decision makers through the plethora of options and critical issues that must be thoroughly understood and diligently addressed to enable an exceptional audio experience for an entire audience. At PlanNet, our approach to performing arts audio design promotes complete and uniform coverage of the entire audience, thorough architectural integration of system components, functionality and flexibility for the live sound engineer, and creative yet practical application of digital infrastructure and systems for your state-of-the art facility. Project profiles, references, and credentials describing our experience with designing and commissioning audio and video infrastructure and systems for dramatic theaters, concert halls, and multi-venue performing art centers are available upon request. Please schedule a call with one of our professional audiovisual design experts today.

Organizations are always looking for ways to improve workforce efficiency and reduce operating expenses. Lower telecommunications costs and improved quality in videoconferencing technology, particularly telepresence, has made the technology a cost-effective alternative to travel. Also, many organizations are searching for ways to implement green initiatives and reduce their global carbon footprint. Government debate over carbon emissions may eventually lead to legislation forcing organizations to implement videoconferencing as part of an overall strategy.

PlanNet has helped numerous public and private companies and institutions implement videoconferencing and telepresence solutions. There are many facets to deploying remote collaboration such as integration of room design, acoustics, lighting, networking, telecommunications, audio, video displays, and document cameras. Because PlanNet has expertise in all of these areas and because we are an independent objective technical advisor, we can help you select the best platform and ensure it gets implemented properly.