Commissioning and System Testing
Structured process for verifying, tuning, and handing off AV systems — signal verification, gain structure measurement, AEC tuning, control system testing, punch list management, and owner training.
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Decibels
Understanding decibels (dB), how audio levels are measured, and why they matter in AV system design.
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Gain Structure — Setting Levels in AV Audio Systems
Comprehensive guide to gain structure in professional AV systems — mic preamp setting, digital levels, amplifier sensitivity, and gain staging from transducer to loudspeaker.
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Signal Flow — AV System Signal Chain
Comprehensive guide to signal flow in AV systems — from microphone through DSP to amplifier, video distribution, conferencing bidirectional paths, and gain structure.
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