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How to extend a USB Signal transmission distance
With limitations on USB usability at distances ranging from 3 to 5 metres, extending your transmission signal may seem difficult.
How to secure your smart home network
Instructor at AVIXA and AV expert, Chuck Espinoza gives us 5 simple tips on how to secure your Smart Home Network, from changing your password or MAC address to hiding your SSID.
How to install the 2N IP Style Door Intercom
This Step-by-Step guide leads you through the simple, innovative installation process for the flagship 2N IP Style smart door intercom.
Voice Alarm vs Public Address Systems: Why the Inter-M EVA Series Redefines Safety, Compliance & Control
Inter-M’s EVA voice alarm system offers EN54-certified, fully monitored, and software-driven life-safety audio — combining PA familiarity with vital redundancy, remote access, and compliance for critical environments.
IP Audio in security
CIE's Pete George discusses how commercial audio systems have evolved and how they can be used as part of a security system.
Choosing the right Loudspeakers for a PA or background music system
HowToAV audio expert - Jon Doar - looks at the options available and how choosing the right loudspeaker for your environment and the correct positioning of your loudspeaker and how significant this is to ensure in an effective communications system.
Secure, efficient vehicle identification with March Networks License Plate Recognition
March Networks’ License Plate Recognition (LPR) solution, powered by Vaxtor ALPR technology, is at the forefront of high performance, secure vehicle and traffic management.
What is Martyn’s Law Protect Duty? Exclusive interview with Figen Murray OBE
HowToAV speaks to Figen Murray OBE about Martyn's Law (also referred to as The Terrorism Bill or Protect Duty) which will place responsibility upon venues, public buildings and certain locations to consider the threat of terrorism and to develop and implement appropriate measures to reduce and mitigate the risks.
Measuring 100v line audio systems
HowToAV explains how to measure the speaker load connected to an amplifier on a 100v line installed audio PA system or background music systems.
