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What is Contactless Access Control?
CIE's HowToAV takes a deep-dive look at the burgeoning trend for contactless, keyless and frictionless door entry and access control authentication methods.
Access Control Contactless Authentication Methods
The growing need for contactless solutions to access control and door entry credentials means an increasing range of options for identity authentication. HowToAV is joined by Matt Raban of 2N to discuss the different contactless authentication options.
How to convert Digital Audio to Analogue
HOWTOAV.tv explains how to convert digital audio to analogue using the DAC or Digital to Analogue Converter.
What is the difference between balanced & unbalanced audio signals?
CIE's HowToAV team considers how the use of Balanced audio signals can dramatically reduce interference and explains how Balanced and Unbalanced audio signals differ...
What is PoE (Power over Ethernet) and PoC (Power over Cable)?
Power-over Ethernet (PoE), Power-over-Cable (PoC) and now Power-over-HDBaseT (PoH) are all based on the same basic principle of simultaneously providing both data signal and power from one device to another over the same cable. HowToAV takes a look at how each one differs and the benefits of PoE powered devices...
What is a Dynamic Lockdown Procedure?
Detailed guidance on Lockdown Systems and Dynamic Lockdown Prcedures in the UK. A Lockdown Procedure provides a robust and effective plan for school and to assist in the protection of children and staff against weapon and terrorist attacks.
How to fix microphone feedback on loudspeakers
Microphone/Loudspeaker feedback is that dreadful howl or squeal you sometimes experience eminating from loudspeakers during a live performance, speech or presentation.
What are the updates to HDBaseT spec 3.0?
The last time CIE's HowToAV spoke to HDBaseT’s Daniel Schwartzberg was seven years ago! and we understand there have been some updates to HDBaseT since then. The last time we talked, we were discussing Spec 2.0. Now it's time for all of the latest on HDBaseT Spec 3.0.
How does HDR video work?
HowToAV.tv talks to CEDIA Technical Director - David Meyer - about HDR video (High Dynamic Range) and how it works.