Sound Systems Archives – Page 3 of 14

Creating the Stadium AV Experience: Audio, Video, and Integrated Solutions

Upgrading a stadium AV system requires tackling complex integrations, managing high channel counts, and ensuring performance throughout every event. With decades of experience modernizing large-scale venues, Ford AV brings the engineering expertise and project rigor needed to streamline audio, video, lighting, and control upgrades with minimal downtime and maximum scalability. Explore how Ford AV … Read more

Jupiter Supper Club

Austin, TX Known for hosting everything from elegant dinners and cocktail hours to intimate live performances and high-energy DJ sets, Jupiter Supper Club needed a high-end AV system to match its dynamic programming and upscale ambiance. Located in a beautifully restored downtown Austin building, Jupiter Supper Club offers an elevated dining and entertainment experience defined … Read more

Cy-Fair Ken Pridgeon Stadium

Cypress, TX Cy-Fair ISD’s Ken Pridgeon Stadium serves as a central hub for athletic and community events. In early 2021, during the Deep Freeze that swept through Texas, a sprinkler pipe in the stadium’s press box burst, pouring water directly onto the AV rack and destroying the audio and video equipment. With football season approaching … Read more

Louisiana State Legislature

Baton Rouge, LA After nearly a decade without a major upgrade, the Louisiana State Legislature embarked on a $6.5 million AV renovation to bring its historic Capitol building into the digital age. Ford AV and the Legislature first began planning in 2018, delivered a full proposal in 2019, and secured approval in 2022. Their goal … Read more

Mattress Firm

Houston, Texas Mattress Firm, one of America’s largest mattress retail chains, relocated its corporate “Bed”quarters to a newly constructed Houston facility in early 2024. With hundreds of stores across the U.S., Mattress Firm needed a reliable, standardized conferencing infrastructure to support meetings between store managers, vendors, and the executive team. The existing AV equipment from … Read more

Insperity

Kingwood, Texas Insperity, a leading provider of HR and business performance solutions, has recognized the importance of communication across its growing network of offices. With rapid expansion and a workforce spread across the U.S., the company knew it needed to modernize its audiovisual (AV) infrastructure at the Kingwood, Texas headquarters. The campus spans five buildings … Read more

Why Use AV Technology in Learning Environments?

1 Beyond i20 used for Presenter Tracking

When considering how new teaching methods impact the AV technology used in classrooms or other learning environments, it’s helpful to focus on why the technology needs to be used to communicate the material in the first place. First, knowing the why helps bring the value of using technology into focus. Second, knowing why helps facilitate … Read more

Christus Health Corporate Headquarters

Irving, TX Christus Health, one of the largest nonprofit healthcare systems in the country, has created a new headquarters that will go beyond housing executives; it will coordinate care across more than 600 hospitals and facilities throughout North and South America. The new 15-story corporate HQ in Irving, TX, is a bold, ground-up construction integrating nearly … Read more

Technology, Simulation, and AV Integration in Modern Nursing Education

Nursing Simulation Sound and Video System

Healthcare is evolving at a rapid pace and nursing education must keep up by providing realistic, immersive, and technology-driven training environments. Simulation learning has emerged as a vital tool for bridging the gap between classroom theory and clinical practice. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies—from virtual and augmented reality to high-fidelity simulation and advanced audiovisual (AV) systems—nursing … Read more

How Sound Masking Improves Office Productivity and Privacy

In open office environments, noise isn’t just a nuisance—it can be a major productivity barrier. Sound masking systems are rapidly emerging as the go-to solution for businesses looking to create more focused, private, and comfortable workplaces. At Ford AV, our mission is to combine cutting-edge technology with tailored design to help businesses thrive in an … Read more