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Audio Network Protocols for Conference Rooms: AVB or Dante?

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As organizations embrace modern AV design, many are moving away from outdated analog cabling in favor of digital audio networks that deliver far greater scalability and flexibility. In this article, we’ll be comparing Dante & AVB network solutions to help IT decision-makers and AV managers select the right system for conference rooms, boardrooms, and multi-room deployments. We’ll define each protocol, share real-world use cases, and highlight how audio networking standards shape today’s enterprise environments.

Why Shift to Networked Audio?

Traditional point‑to‑point wiring for AV installations imposes limits on room layout, cable length, and scalability. In contrast, an audio networking infrastructure leverages standard Ethernet switches and VLANs to transport hundreds of channels over a single cable. Beyond reducing rack space and cable clutter, this approach accelerates deployment and simplifies maintenance, especially in buildings with existing IP networks.

The Basics – Dante and AVB

Businesses have two leading options when it comes to IP-based audio: Audinate’s Dante and the IEEE’s AVB tool suite. Each protocol routes audio over Ethernet, but they differ in governance, certification requirements, and ecosystem adoption.

Why Direct-View LEDs Are the Best Choice for Offices

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No Glare, Brighter Images, and Screens at Any Size or Shape

If you’ve ever seen a seamless, glare-free video wall in an office building, it was likely a direct-view LED screen. LEDs are used for conferencing screens, digital signage, and attention-grabbing video displays. Not sure what a direct-view LED screen is? That’s what we’re here to explain. 

Read on to discover the difference LEDs make in conference room AV and why they’re superior to LCD panels. With help from our team, your Plano, TX office will be more stunning than ever. 

Top 4 Things to Consider When Designing Your Conference Room

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Create a Meeting Space That’s Easy & Accessible

Remote work may have experienced a recent boom, but there are still compelling reasons to work in person. For instance, Microsoft researchers found that remote work collaboration became “more static and siloed, with fewer bridges between disparate parts.” Research from the Stanford Graduate School of Business also concluded that while people working from home were 13 percent more productive, promotion rates plummeted for virtual staff. 

Why? Some believe that when people aren’t together in person, they don’t develop relationships and managerial skills as readily or aren’t presented with opportunities to show these skills. 

Remote work will continue for some, while other businesses rely on face-to-face interactions. In this new decade, we predict we’ll see a hybrid approach that many organizations need to prepare for. 

If your Plano, TX, company has returned to the office, it may be time to think about how you’ll take your business into the new decade. Is it time for conference room AV upgrades? Could your meeting technology be easier to use? 

Consider the following features to include in a new conference room design. And to get started with a commercial technology installation, contact Texadia Systems here

4 Reasons to Adopt Wireless Conference Room AV

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GO WIRELESS & SIMPLIFY THE CONFERENCE ROOM EXPERIENCE

Modern conference room AV is incredibly convenient and helpful—when it’s done right. We’ve seen many businesses in the Plano, TX, area that struggle with outdated conferencing systems that slow down their meetings. Sharing media on their video displays and speakers is a hassle, and joining video calls becomes a headache for everyone on both ends. 

This can change with a wireless conference room system that’s easy for everyone to use. Wireless content-sharing devices make it simple to share content on displays and speakers, while a room control system consolidates all room devices into one platform. 

Below, we dive into wireless sharing and how it can simplify your conference room experience. And to get started, contact Texadia Systems here

How AI & Automation Are Transforming the Conference Room

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Upgrade Hybrid Meetings with Helpful & Exciting New Features 

Just a few years ago, the AI technologies available today would have seemed impossible. Now, artificial intelligence is simplifying our video conferencing experiences while offering incredible new features like live-translation captions. 

As AI and automation become integrated into conference room AV systems, we’re seeing hybrid meetings finally work the way we’ve always wanted. See how AI can transform your conference room setup below! 

And if you’re ready to bring these technologies to your Plano, TX, office? Contact Texadia Systems here. 

The Latest Conference Room Solutions for Hybrid Meetings

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Innovative New Technologies Built for Better Video Conferencing

Hybrid meetings and video conferencing are only getting better as new technologies emerge. If you’re looking for a smoother way to conduct hybrid meetings, discover the latest conference room solutions below.  

Curious to learn more about conference room AV? Contact Texadia Systems in the Plano, TX, area. 

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