Conference Technologies - Chicago

Video conferencing allows people in different locations to communicate via audio and video while also sharing/collaborating on documents and presentation materials.

Classroom projector brands can include Epson, NEC, Optoma, or Panasonic. Our team at Conference Technologies can help choose the best system for your classroom based on class room size and budget.

Students can benefit from video conferencing technology through increased access to subject matter experts and a more interactive experience versus a traditional recorded class.

Video conferencing can connect different schools together remotely, allowing for the exchange of information and ideas across large distances.

Video conferencing provides teachers with a highly effective, two-way communication tool that can reach remote students, or provide a gateway for the instructor, which allows for more personal flexibility.

Video conferencing enables distance-learning applications for remote faculty/students, and provides easy access to human resources with relevant experiential or technical expertise, which creates an interactive environment conducive for learning.

You can purchase Extron electronics through Conference Technologies, Inc.®

Extron is commercial-grade AV equipment that is purchased through an authorized dealer or distributor. Certified installers like Conference Technologies and programmers configure Extron systems.

Event AV involves any program that requires the support of audio, video, lighting, pre/post production, or professional technicians that set up, operate, or tear down the equipment.

Digital signage is useful tool for messaging, and communicating to large audiences of employees or customers in multiple locations. It is also beneficial for branding and marketing.

Digital signage is dynamic signage on a display that typically consists of multimedia content.

Digital display standards are a consistent interface using standardized signage platform software and hardware.

Digital display advertising is the ability to communicate within your organization utilizing digital displays, wayfinding, or signage. This is also known as digital signage.

Corporate AV is a vertical within the Audio Visual (AV) industry that focuses on providing companies or corporations with technologies to help communication.

Video conferencing equipment consists of a codec (a device that encodes and decodes a digital data stream or signal) that hosts the video dialing. Cameras, microphones, and speakers are also in a video conferencing equipment package.

A video conference room is place where equipment is installed that lets people see and hear each other while sharing content over the internet.

A smart conference room, like a video conference room, is equipped for video, audio, and traditional in-person conferences.

The size of the monitor is based upon the furthest viewer, as well as the content you are viewing on the display.

The size of a conference room depends on how many people it needs to accommodate and the size of the table. A baseline estimate would be 16 square feet per person.

Audio visual engineering is the design and planning of an installed audio visual system. The Conference Technologies, Inc.® engineering team generates drawings, documents the design proposal, scope, and budget for AV projects.

Video conferencing provides the face-to-face interaction for productive meetings, even when you can’t be in the same room. Conference Technologies, Inc.® can design a custom conference room or video space, complete with hardware and installation to meet your unique needs.

Audiovisuals increase retention of information and actively engage learners. Our team can design and install video and audio systems tailored to the unique requirements of any educational facility.

A typical Clickshare arrangement includes USB powered Clickshare buttons and a Clickshare base unit. Connect your device, then click the button to share your device’s screen on the larger display.

Your conference room must support employees’ needs and meeting styles. Conference Technologies can outfit your meeting rooms strategically with the right technology, furniture and design.

Good design for conference rooms ensures users maximize the space. Room size, acoustics, screen and display positioning, microphones, media sharing devices, and furniture are all considerations that factor into design. An AV design engineer is valuable to specify the technology for a conference room.

Video Teleconferencing (often referred to as Telepresence) helps connect remote users across the globe collaborate virtually through digital audio and video systems.

Video conferencing reduces travel time and expenses, increases meeting participation and includes distant teams, increases productivity, increases employee engagement and retention through flexible work environments and telecommuting, and offers the ability to share knowledge through multimedia collaboration tools for faster training, on-boarding, or product demonstrations.

Video conferencing can be used in many ways, including for team meetings and daily stand-ups, product demonstrations, training, sales presentations, IT Helpdesk and remote diagnostics, design sharing, and video interviews.

A video conference bridge allows multiple parties to interact in a single video conference. We sell and rent video conferencing rooms with bridge capabilities.

A smart board is an interactive device that allows interaction between a computer and a whiteboard.

Video conferencing is the green alternative. It eliminates the need for costly travel expenses, meals, flights, per diems, hotels, car rentals, etc.

Digital signage or wayfinding technology is the “you are here” experience. Lobbies, airports, corporate campuses, universities and conference centers use wayfinding technology to help users navigate large spaces.

Anything that provides audio and video can be considered an AV system. AV stands for ‘audio visual’ and can mean a large or small system. We create AV systems with everything from screens and projectors to video conferencing systems with room scheduling panels and integrated furniture.

When looking for a projector, consider resolution, brightness, interactivity between sources, how the projector will be used, and whether it will be used for entertainment or for business purposes.

When mounting a projector, look at the screen size, room height, ceiling height and length of space between the the screen and the lens to make this determination. One of our local specialists will be happy to assist you.

We do! We have the right size projector for any event. Our projectors are well maintained and professional quality.

Pro AV focuses on using the best available commercial grade equipment for a high quality experience.

Yes! There is a difference between a microphone used in a studio versus a live performance. We have a variety of microphones available to rent for your next live event.

Shure SM58 is the workhorse of the live event industry. All of our CTI offices with Live Event support have the SM58 microphones available to rent, and can order equipment for purchase.

With a live broadcast, everyone can hear the same message at the same time regardless of their location.

Live broadcast lets you view any program in real time. We offer webcasting services that allow you to broadcast your event from one location to another.

At Conference Technologies, we rent our local conference rooms for everything from depositions to interviews and business meetings.

For rental services, AV support includes everything from technician labor, to full set up and tear down of your event audio visual equipment. For installation services, AV support means post-integration service of an installed system and meeting support.

Audio visual production is a combination of sound, video and technology and is used to communicate to an audience. It can also include lights, set decoration and recording services.

Video mapping technology allows you to use multiple projectors to create a single composition or image on a screen or other surface, such as a building or landscape.

Video Conferencing lets you meet with people you’re not in the same physical location with face to face. It can save the business money on travel expenses.