Features

Safe and Sound-EN 60849

EN 60849, it turns out, is nothing new. Except that in some regions its teeth are beginning to leave a mark, in a way that may be taking some by surprise. Paul Malpas explores the emergence and application of this historic document and its impact in the battle to ensure effective and reliable life safety systems.

  • 27/11/2015

Economic growth warms northern climate.

Over the last half-decade, the Scandinavian nations have witnessed a transformation in their AV markets. In the first of 2007’s regional insights, InAVate explores the reasons behind this and the prospects for the future.

  • 27/11/2015

Universal AV

A unified approach to AV facilities is providing benefits for students and staff at the University of Birmingham.

  • 27/11/2015

Evolution not revolution- Public address and voice alarm.

In keeping with the AV industry’s continuing trend towards IP and other digital technologies, this month’s public address and voice alarm feature looks at the trend towards digital audio processing and distribution. We ask if the days of the 100v line are numbered.

  • 27/11/2015

Window shopping

AV technology can influence the habits of the spending public by creating mood and arousing interest. InAVate goes shopping for answers and speaks to those finding success in the retail market.

  • 27/11/2015

Bandwidth boom aids AV

As AV systems continue to migrate onto IT networks, InAVate examines the technologies that are making this possible.

  • 27/11/2015