As the holiday season approaches I think to myself, each year really does fly by faster than the year before. It’s surprising how many events happen over the course of the year, from family and friends gathering to business meetings, projects beginning and jobs completed here at PCD.
As the world leader in speech privacy technology, AtlasIED offers a full array of sound masking solutions that can be deployed in any installation where speech privacy is critical.
It’s that wonderful time of year again, Thanksgiving. This holiday has always been my favorite. Food, drink, family and of course football. I have used this as a reminder to reflect on the last year and all of the things for which I am thankful.
All of our products are designed and engineered in the US to maximize system reliability and to meet the needs of installers; from thermal considerations and built-in cable management, to pre-installed washers on our rack screws, we build in ways to save time and simplify the job. At the heart of every installation, you’ll find Middle Atlantic Products - what great systems are built on.
Just turn up the volume and people can hear what’s being said, right? Well, not really….
TOA is the acoustic expert and is always seeking the perfect sound. At TOA we have made it our mission to supply you not just with high-quality equipment but above all with first-class sound. Whether in schools, concert halls, airports or stadiums – our sound systems make millions of peoples’ lives safer and more enjoyable.
PCD has had a working relationship installing Audio Visual systems at Gott’s Roadside for years, from back when they were previously known as Taylor’s Refresher. PCD has contacted again in 2018 to provide additional upgrades to Gott’s original AV system. From being called in for the repair of a microphone to gaining trust to design and install a complete sound system for the entire facility, once the management team at Gott’s realized we are a quality contractor and can efficiently execute what has been proposed for a solution without incidents and obstacles, PCD was the chosen contractor for continued needs as the company grows.
San Rafael and Piner High Schools have recently undergone stadium revitalization projects on each campus funded by local tax bond Measures A & B. Construction crews completed minor demolition at each site and installed new all-weather turf, track, bleachers, lighting, and sound systems.
Christie® LCD panels offer display solutions for a variety of customer applications. From small to large, Christie offers high performance Digital Signage and Video Walls that are fully customizable to each client’s vision, space and budget. Christie thrives on providing the world’s leading digital projection and display technologies, and uses remarkable technology to turn your space into cutting edge a sight to see. View images of completed installations here (https://www.christiedigital.com/en-us/digital-signage/products/lcd-flat-panels).
VIA Campus offers industry leading collaboration and engagement tools that enhance interactive learning in Education and Corporate Training environments as well as supporting general wireless connectivity and collaboration for virtually any environment. From any laptop or mobile device, students, teachers or any in−room meeting participant can view the main display, edit documents together in real time, share any size file, turn the main display into a digital whiteboard, and more.
At PCD, we love designing with Da-Lite products. Da-Lite is a longstanding company specializing in projection screens and equipment. They got their start in 1909 when Adele De Berri, the inventor of the Silver Screen, founded the business. Since that time, they’ve expanded throughout both the United States and Europe, providing professional-level projection surfaces, screens, and accessories. You’ll find them at venues and businesses of all kinds, including in military training simulators, schools, boardrooms, and even the occasional home theater.
As the new school year begins the realization hits that all of the people who are well versed in operating the complex systems for the theater, auditorium or multipurpose room are no longer students. What are you going to do? We have you covered. Call us to set up a service call. We will send one of our technicians to the school to conduct a training for the new students. The amount of time will vary depending on the system but is generally 2 to 4 hours. The cost will run from $500 a session and up. Our techs are booked in advance and at this time of the year in high demand so please make your appointment as soon as possible.
In October 2017, St. Rose Catholic School in Santa Rosa, CA suffered two unimaginable back-to-back disasters. In addition to the firestorm that swept through Santa Rosa on the night of October 9, 2017, the water company mistakenly restored service to the campus in the following weeks. While still on mandatory evacuation, an estimated 5,000 gallons of water poured into various rooms on the empty campus before the mistake was realized.
As mentioned back in our November 2017 blog, PCD has been working on rebranding and relaunching our www.pcdinc.net website. In the fast paced world of AV, we wanted our new look to reflect PCD’s determination to constantly move forward and remain fluid in an ever changing world. Regarding the ever changing audio video industry, PCD is always dedicated to bringing our clients’ WOW to reality and remains responsive to all clients’ needs, big or small.
In the June 20th 2018 edition of Sound & Communications Magazine, PCD was honored to be highlighted for our work at Harker School and Rothschild Performing Arts Center. The article showcases the ways that Rothschild Performing Arts Center rivals world-class venues thanks to its gorgeous construction and cutting edge use of audiovisual technology. Guests were treated to beautiful images displayed on the large videowalls throughout the facility.
One of the most exciting parts about being involved in the AV industry are the trade shows they put together. InfoComm, for example, is the largest audiovisual technology trade show in the country and a winner of the TSNN Award for Top Trade Shows. We recently attended the 2018 conference in Las Vegas, and after three days of viewing the latest and greatest AV technology for the commercial sector, we feel totally invigorated.
Hayward Unified School District has undertaken a massive project to modernize high schools in the district. This involves major renovations to three high school stadiums. While upgrading these stadiums, construction crews completed a total demolition of existing stadium structures. They installed new artificial turf, track, bleachers, lighting, and sound systems.
A City Council chambers is a place for the elected representatives to come together alongside the public for matters of policy, so it’s vital for it to be a space that encourages ease of communication. The audio system should work smoothly and allow for good quality of sound so that everyone in the area can hear the proceedings. Ideally, it’s also beneficial to have the proceedings televised throughout the building so that those who can’t be in the chambers itself can still observe. Additionally, with today’s technology digitally recording for archival and streaming to cable TV local channel or to web site and Facebook amongst other venues is a driving demand nowadays.
Searching for better sound in your venue? Different spaces may have radically different AV needs, such as a conference room versus a performing arts center. Fortunately, PCD has 35 years of experience helping organizations throughout California implement innovative audiovisual solutions. Our designers take into account your space, priorities, and technical skill level of your staff. From there our talented team installs state-of-the-art equipment and trains your staff in how to use it. Bose amplifiers prove to continuously add value and power to venues when they need it. Bose amplifiers are perfect for use in:
