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How to Get the Most Out of Assisted Listening Systems

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Implementation Tips for Churches, Schools, and Performing Arts Centers

We’ve helped venues throughout Oakland, CA, with their audiovisual needs since 1981. Through hundreds of projects, we’ve done a lot to help the clients in our community. Out of all our installations, some of the ones we’re proudest of are assisted listening systems. These amplify sound and, in turn, create greater inclusivity and clarity of communication. They're vital in many venues, from churches where congregations gather for reflection and community, to classrooms for effective and equitable learning. 

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What Equipment Do You Need for Video Conferencing?

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Bring State-of-the-Art Conferencing Solutions to Your San Jose Business 

Participating in video calls is straightforward enough when you’re working from home. You simply sit down at your computer, launch the Zoom or Teams call, and speak into your webcam. 

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Ensure Your Commercial Theater Speakers Are Up to Par in Time for the Holidays

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Create the Perfect Atmosphere for the Upcoming Performance Season

As the holiday season approaches, schools, churches, and performing arts centers are gearing up for a multitude of events and performances. From school plays and concerts to community gatherings and theatrical productions, these venues will soon be abuzz with excitement and the sound of music and festivities.

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Sound Systems for All Types of House of Worship

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Discover Audio Solutions for Churches, Temples, Mosques & Synagogues 

Can everyone hear clearly in your Bay Area house of worship—even in the back row? Do your speakers ever experience feedback or distortion, causing unpleasant screeching or crackling? And how easy is it to connect music or different microphones to the system? 

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An Upgraded AV System Transforms Your Commercial Spaces

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Top-Tier Audiovisuals Enhance Your Business

Creating a commercial environment that fosters productivity, collaboration, and engagement is crucial for your business’s prosperity! An upgraded AV system is an often overlooked but immensely beneficial tool in achieving this success.

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Maximizing Conference Room AV Uptime with PCD's Continuing Support Program

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Ensuring Seamless Communication and Collaboration

In today's fast-paced business environment, there is little room or patience to put up with technology that doesn’t work as it should. When teams work with remote groups inside and outside the organization, continuous operation of conference room AV systems is critical. Whether for conference room presentations, boardroom meetings, or classroom training, AV systems have become a mission-critical resource to organizations. 

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Work with an AV Installer to Elevate Your Performing Arts Center

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Create an Immersive & Engaging Environment with Top-Tier Equipment

How can you transform the experience for patrons of your Oakland, CA, Performing Arts Center? Working with professional audio-video installers can help you create the ideal atmosphere throughout your center.

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Managed AV Services for Conference Rooms: How We Can Help

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Ensure Your Tech Runs Smoothly & Get Assistance Fast 

We rely on technology more than ever in the workplace, especially with the proliferation of hybrid work schedules and virtual meetings. Conference room systems that sync cameras, microphones, and displays to video calls are a wonder when installed properly. 

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The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Commercial Theater Speakers

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Find the perfect commercial theater speakers for performing art center applications. 

The speakers in a theater serve as the soul of your performance, conveying the emotions, dialogues, and music that bring shows to life. Having the right speakers is crucial to ensure every word spoken, every note played, and every sound effect is delivered with clarity, precision, and impact.

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Optimizing Your Conference Room AV: A Guide for Businesses

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Discover What’s Possible with a Professional Team by Your Side

In today's fast-paced business environment, a reliable and sophisticated audio/video system is no longer a luxury but a necessity. Whether you're a small start-up or a large corporation, your AV system components, particularly in conference rooms, can significantly enhance productivity, enrich customer experiences, and streamline your daily operations in the San Jose, CA, area. However, managing and troubleshooting conference room AV systems can be a daunting task.

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Embrace Advanced Learning with Video Conferencing Equipment

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Discover the Benefits of Reliable Video Conferencing Equipment for Your School

As we entered a new decade, the world changed significantly in a very short time. While much of it has gone back to what we once defined as "normal," there were certain advancements made that we should refuse to let go of. One of those giant leaps forward is the frequent use of video conferencing equipment in schools of all sizes. 

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Office Sound Masking Systems Boost Productivity

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Keep Everyone on Task and Block Out Distractions with This Low-Level Sound Option

Could your Oakland, CA, office benefit from the addition of a sound masking system? PCD Audio and Video can help you keep everyone in your office productive by adding low-level, ambient sound that reduces the intrusiveness of surrounding conversations or distracting, attention-grabbing sounds. 

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Score Big with an Upgraded Stadium Sound System

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Why Now is the Best Time to Prepare for a Stadium Filled with Fans

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Stomp! Stomp! Clap!

We can already hear the cheering crowds in the stadium, prepped and ready for the big game. High school and university sports really get the crowd pumped up, but there’s more to a good match-up than amped-up fans and tasty concession stand snacks. 

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How Assisted Listening Systems Embrace Inclusivity

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Why Assisted Listening Should Be in Every Classroom, Church, and Performing Arts Center

Assisted listening systems enhance the listening experience for people with hearing impairments and significantly promote inclusivity in public spaces such as classrooms, churches, and performance centers. If your Oakland, CA, performance, conference, or lecture-based venue lacks assisted listening, now is the time to make a change. 

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3 Perks of Conference Room AV You Haven’t Heard of Yet

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Make Your Next Meeting a Cinch with Advanced Solutions from PCD

Conference room AV solutions can be as complicated or simple as you’d like, but we have to question any manager wanting to complicate their employees’ work lives! Adding more technology to your meeting spaces in the Santa Rosa, CA, area doesn’t need to become overwhelming for your team, thanks to professionally designed conference room AV systems from PCD. 

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Your Campus Needs Comprehensive Commercial AV Installations

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Discover How Better Planning Results in an Ideal Final Product

Businesses and schools alike need major commercial AV installations these days. Gone are the days of Zoom being the exception. Now, it’s expected for employees and students to hop on virtual Zoom and Microsoft Teams meetings from afar. These systems need to be easy to manage, and campuses in the San Francisco, CA, area need to upgrade their current setups to remain competitive.

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Today’s AV System Design Requires a Customized Approach

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Bring Performances and Presentations to Life with the Latest AV Technology

Whether your church is looking to extend its reach through streaming live services, your school is considering upgrading its auditorium, or a team member wants to create an exceptional experience at a theater, high-quality audio-video systems are a key component. Today, churches, theaters, and classrooms are improving their AV systems to enhance the sound and images of presentations and performances. 

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Video Conference Room Equipment Enhances Virtual Collaboration

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Your Guide to Setting Up a Useful Meeting Space

Businesses are transitioning to hybrid work environments, and virtual collaboration spaces will still be needed even if your company has decided to return to the office. Perhaps your clients or vendors prefer virtual conferencing versus face-to-face meetings. No matter the situation, video conferencing is here to stay, so you’ll want to be equipped to hold effective and meaningful virtual meetings.

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Turn Any Room into a Conference Room

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Conference Room AV Is Making Its Way into Small Huddle Rooms and Large Corporate Campuses

What was once considered a temporary solution to an unprecedented disruption has turned into a growing trend: the remote workforce. In fact, it is now considered the new normal, and businesses are quickly adjusting to create an environment that increases collaboration and effective communication, whether workers are in the office, at home, or abroad. 

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Top Things to Consider for Your AV System Design & Installation

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Let PCD Handle the Details So You Can Focus on Your Business

When you’re considering a new or upgraded AV system design, it may seem overwhelming. There are several questions to ask yourself and many things to consider before you can move forward with an installation, and that’s why enlisting the help of a professional AV designer like PCD is imperative.

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