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Akuvox Smart Home Integration compatible platforms
Together with our trusted third-party platform partners, Akuvox creates smart intercom systems which allow seamless integration for smart home living and intelligent work places.
Understanding AV Terms and Acronyms
CIE has the A-Z Glossary of Audio Visual terms and acronyms.
What is AV-over-IP?
AV-over-IP is the fastest growing signal transmission technology in the Audio Visual industry; but what is it and how will it change the future of AV systems?
I.P. Intercoms Glossary of Terms
I.P. Communications is easy and cost-effective, it is a flexible way to give remote users access to the intercom without the investment of new cabling or hardware. IP Intercoms are the perfect system for secure and comfortable communication.
What is BS 8300 code of pratice and what are the revised changes?
The BS 8300 code of practice detailing the approaches to meet the required inclusive design of buildings for meeting the needs of disabled people. The key element of the revision that happened in 2018 by the British Standards institution to BS8300 is to offer "equal access to services and buildings".
How to create a School Lockdown Procedure
How to create a personalised School Lockdown Procedure to prevent threats or intruders from gaining access to your school buildings.
Benefits of audio in the education sector
From public address to support for learning, audio in education has many benefits. CIE explores the flexability and advantages network audio brings to schools.
How far can an HDMI signal transmit?
HowToAV explains how far HDMI signals can transmit and the different capabilities of the various HDMI cable standards from video source to display.
How to embed audio onto a HDMI signal
A discussion of why we may need to and how to embed audio onto a HDMI signal… In addition, an explanation of what an “audio de-embedder” is and how it is different to an “audio embedder”.
