School AVL
School AVL refers to AUDIO, VIDEO, and LIGHTING. As technology advances schools find it necessary to continuously upgrade their AVL. AVL is found in every aspect of the school day. In class projection and presentation, in school broadcasting, as well as auditorium and gym needs all rely on AVL components. Visit the Christian School Products articles page or refer to our online Buyer’s Guide for information on School AVL.
How Sound Systems Can Enhance Learning and School Spirit
Sound systems for schools are designed to ensure that everyone in the building is capable of hearing a message loud and clear, whether it is delivered to an entire school or focused on the occupants of a particular room. As your school considers installing a new system or upgrading its current sound system, it
Assistive Listening Makes Outdoor Learning Accessible
By Sam Nord Sometimes a change of scenery really does make a positive difference. During the pandemic, many schools moved lunch periods, classes, and meetings outdoors to provide better ventilation and more space for teachers and students to gather. While administrators’ primary intentions in moving events outside may have been to keep people physically
How to Enhance Lesson Planning with Technology & Presentation Tools
By Jenny Fulton Many schools now have a way for teachers to connect their computers to a projector. Some even have SMART boards, Kindles, and personalized student computers. If you have access to any of these, or are able to schedule class time in a computer lab, here are ways you can use this
Proper Mic Technique Is Crucial to Your Sound
By Ed Hansen Microphone technique is an often overlooked but vital part of vocalist’s skill set. A little knowledge put into practice can greatly improve the quality of performances and there are some simple ways to improve your microphone technique. You should hold the mic firmly, but not in a death grip. This will
How to Choose a Projection Screen System
By Mark Robinson There are many factors that play into choosing the correct two-piece projection system. To begin, make sure to maximize your projection system by specifying the best screen for your specific application. The characteristics of the room, the content to be displayed and the quality of the equipment all contribute to the performance
Upgrading Your Auditorium
Founded at the dawn of the 20th century, St. Thomas High School is the oldest college preparatory high school in Texas. The campus, ranked by the Houston Press as one of the city’s most architecturally beautiful, spans multiple interconnected buildings, including Cemo Auditorium, built in 2002 and recently treated to an AV systems upgrade. The
Making Your Classroom Lighting Learner and Sensory Friendly
A classroom should be a place of discovery and intellectual development for students of all ages. However, it also can be a place of frustration and confusion if the conditions aren’t optimal. Although the strength of the teacher and the materials are the most important ingredients for success in school, the role of the physical
Buy or Rent Portable Equipment?
Buy or rent, there are options for everyone who hosts events. When the need for portable risers or staging equipment arises, the question of whether you should buy or rent your equipment always comes up. There are a few distinct things that will determine which solution you should pursue. This article will help you determine
Getting Started Recording A School Group
The first steps for recording your group should be planning and organizing. The reason some recordings are not good has nothing to do with equipment; it’s poor planning and poor mic placement. You can’t decide an hour before a rehearsal that you’re going to do a recording and put mics up and hit record. You
Technology Facelift - Learning Spaces 2.0
Our school recognized several years ago that significant changes needed to be made to our classrooms, and better technology needed to be acquired, in order to help our students develop the skills mandated by today’s educational standards including effective communication and collaboration. To that end, we turned our attention to redesigning our classrooms to fit
Keeping Your Voice Healthy: Tips to Prevent Vocal Problems
Teachers are thought to be at higher risk for occupation-related voice disorders than the general population. Teaching is one of the most vocally demanding professions. It demands long periods of speaking. This is a major issue to take into account, especially when more than 3 million teachers in the United States use their voice as
Improving Intelligibility in the Classroom
By Andrew Glasmacher The quest for clear intelligibility in public speaking environments has been around for thousands of years. Modern technology has allowed us to create public-address systems that can cover thousands of arenas, stadiums, even Times Square. Audio engineers spend years learning to tune their systems to provide the best possible intelligibility with a
Choosing the Best Presentation Display for Your Classroom
By Jason Meyer A classroom’s presentation display is often the centerpiece of the room and of instruction. So when it comes to choosing the best display technology, schools should think carefully about what they want to accomplish with the technology, and then choose the best product to fit their needs and their budgets. For example,
Miking Actors on a Theater Stage
By Bruce Bartlett Plays and musicals are a serious challenge for the sound engineer. In these situations, it’s hard to get enough gain before feedback and to reproduce a natural sound. One reason is that some actors do not project well. Also, sound reflections from the floor can color the tone quality and give a
5 Theatre Lighting Tips
The parts are casted, the scripts are all passed out, and the director is already giving…well, directions. That’s right, it’s the beginning of theater season at your school, and you and your thespian classmates are all a-buzz with excitement over the first play. A lot goes into making a successful school production. From rehearsals to
Designing a Room with Sound in Mind
By Andrew Glasmacher Architects work with their clients to make sure their needs are met in a contemporary and tasteful way. Building designs can go from simple and utilitarian to grand and ornate, depending on budget and the client’s wishes. Designs often include decorative rock or brick surfaces, large plate or stained glass windows, hard-surface
