CCS Enhances Sound in Mount Holyoke College’s Chapels

CCS Presentation Systems, a New England based audio visual integrator, recently completed an A/V installation project at Mount Holyoke College, a liberal arts college for women in South Hadley, Massachusetts.

The college’s chapels, the Abbey Chapel and Inter-Faith Chapel, were slated to attain adequate sound quality for music and speech. In previous efforts to correct the problem, several sound systems were installed and modifications were made to the ceiling for the organs, helping acoustically, but not vocally.

Through a collaborative effort between Mount Holyoke’s Design & Engineering Team within the Media Services Department and CCS, a strategy was devised to create sound clarity for both speech and music.

An updated, easy to use speech reinforcement and audio playback recording system would be placed in the Abbey Chapel, with a smaller system in the Inter-Faith Chapel. New microphones, mixers/amplifiers and other system components would be integrated into the space. Speakers from Danley Sound Labs would be installed into the main Abbey Chapel.

Danley’s speakers have a proprietary design, providing the acoustical pattern control of the common line array speakers, without the labor intensive setup of the common line array. These speakers also provide the ability to control the audio pattern, meaning that no matter the pitch of the voice spoken into the microphone, the sound projected would be clear.

Additionally, CCS added audio feeds to enhance live streaming for future chapel events. The final result: The Abbey and Inter-Faith Chapels now have clear, high quality vocal and acoustic sound with constant intelligibility. Audience participation has increased. Best of all, the chapels were technologically-enhanced without losing their original and historic appearance.

ABOUT CCS PRESENTATION SYSTEMS

CCS provides full-service Audio Visual system design, integration, installation, training and maintenance. Product expertise includes large format LCD displays, digital projectors, interactive whiteboards, room control systems, audio systems, high definition videoconferencing systems and much more. CCS Presentation Systems has expanded from a two-person operation to one of the largest A/V integrators in the U.S., with more than 350 employees and regional sales coverage to almost every state in America. For more information on CCS New England.

Looking For A Mobile Classroom For Your Public Or Private School? Look No Further

CCS Presentation Systems has brought to the market a one-of-a-kind solution for mobile training – a fully equipped mobile classroom!

CCS used the exact mobile training unit featured in this listing to provide interactive learning opportunities across the country. Since we are proud of being at the forefront of technology, AV solutions and quality learning experiences, we are letting our mobile classroom go to a deserving institution to live out the many years it has left, so the technical geniuses at CCS can begin designing the mobile classroom of the future, version 2.0. We can’t wait to see what their minds have in store for us, but in the meantime, this mobile classroom needs to find a new home and continue doing what it does best, teach and grow students!

Bid on the mobile unit here:

Take advantage of this incredible value and get your classroom on the move!

Those dreaded words – “For that, it’s an additional…”

CCS Presentation Systems knows the legwork it takes to get a product, audiovisual hardware or software budgeted and approved for your classroom. Even worse is when you as identify the best solution within your budget, only to find out the features you need cost EXTRA than the base package you were proposed.

So, how do you go about implementing a great solution without additional software charges?

Find a solution that doesn’t incur any additional costs. Find something which already has everything built-in to reduce set up time and extra charges.

Maybe something with a Windows 10 operating systems providing you access to all your Microsoft apps e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Which then opens up the world of the increasing popular OneNote software – a collaborative platform allowing you to access notes directly from your solution.

This particular piece of software has eradicated the need for additional software to be purchased, saving money immediately and in the long-run, and eliminating license renewal purchases.

OneNote allows for meeting/class notes and content to be captured and shared easily on any device (phone, tablet, laptop or touchscreen) or emailed to any OneNote Book to view or edit.

Sounds like a great idea doesn’t it? One of our manufacturer partners, Avocor, has the solution.

Avocor VTF interactive touch screens are unique to the market as the only panel to have an embedded Intel Quad-core processor running a Windows 10 operating system. This provides you with all the benefits you have dreamed about, saves money, time and further enhances the learning and teaching environment. Check out more of their products here!

Contact CCS Presentation Systems to schedule an Avocor demo, learn more about these products or ask those ultra-technical questions that CCS is best at.

Contact your local CCS Presentation Systems office in Florida at 904-998-7227
Not in Florida, contact a CCS office near you.

At The Top Of Your Educator’s Wish List: Interactive Projectors

Teachers around the country will lock up their classroom and head home for the holiday break next week. Some will leave with a wish list for Santa that includes current technology, classroom engagement and true growth for their students. Maybe even some wishes for rest and relaxation! While we can’t quite help you bake cookies or rest up, we
can help grant some of your tech holiday wishes and make your classroom the life of the school!

Wondering what you could use your interactive projector for?? Well, besides live tracking Santa’s sleigh route or watching your favorite holiday movies, there are hundreds of ways to engage students of all ages with an interactive projector in the classroom. A few of our favorites are listed below:

1. Turn ANY surface into a whiteboard.

Always wanted a touch-screen whiteboard? With the right projector, you can have one at a fraction of the cost. You can touch the wall or table with your finger or a special pen, and it responds just like a finger on a phone, tablet or touch-screen device. How cool is that? We are looking forward to seeing social studies lessons with an interactive map projected onto a table.

2. “I can’t see the pictures!”…not anymore!

The classic teacher struggle…reading a picture book to the entire class. At some point you will hear, “I can’t see!!”. Well now you can throw out that towering stack of big books from the ’90s that are taking up valuable space in your classroom. Never again worry that you’re going to hear, “I can’t see the pictures!” from one of your students. There’s nothing like gigantic images of favorite stories to keep kids engaged. If you’ve got an interactive projector, you can invite kids to the board to interact with the book while you’re reading. You can ask students to circle pictures, point out words, pronounce them properly and point to what the word describes…while the entire class is engaged. Awesome!

3. Interactive lessons to excite and engage students.

This is where you can really grab students of all ages. Many teachers build units to do with their students, which make it possible to create games like Bingo and Jeopardy! and even track classroom behavior. Some teachers have designed interactive units that invite children to collaborate on the big screen. Really, the possibilities are endless. We’ve been blown away by some of the lessons we’ve seen for interactive projectors.

Does designing your own lessons sound like a lot of work? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered there too. You can actually find pre-made lessons for interactive projectors all over the web. You’ll be amazed with the attention your lessons are getting when they are truly interactive and since the complexity of information and the way it’s displayed is totally up to you, your lesson can resonate with students of all ages. Free interactive resources here!

SMART Exchange – This SMART Technologies collaboration site provides thousands of free lesson plans and activities for teachers to use in the classroom. SMART lessons are available for a variety of ages and subjects

Scholastic – Scholastic provides interactive lessons for math, science, history and phonics. This site also features a search engine for lessons across North America.

Funbrain – Funbrain offers several interactive educational games. These fun games cover a range of subjects and grade levels.

4. Video streaming.

When boredom strikes children as young as 8 they are now likely to pull a tablet or phone out and disconnect from the group. You can avoid that scenario and captivate your kids with interactive opportunities to learn and have fun by watching videos together as a group on something other than their phone. Programs with very flexible schedules like summer and after school programs rely heavily on great technology to keep kids learning and growing without a set curriculum in place.

Can you imagine pausing a video on an interactive projector and then using your finger or digital pen to draw directly onto the screen to highlight a point or concept? Your kids will flip! You can also connect all their tablets to one screen for the independent-but-still-together experience. Get rid of the dangerous TV cart and do something better with their time!

5. Do everyday things more efficiently and more fun!

This might be at the top of the teacher holiday wish list, just doing the things you need to do every day, faster and while having more fun. Our solution is, you guessed it, an interactive experience! Take attendance with a fun slide set that was made for an interactive projector (like these), watch a video on how sprinkles are made for a birthday party, review your calendar and upcoming events efficiently. Check out Starfall!

READY TO SEND YOUR LETTER TO SANTA FOR ONE OF THESE? No need….just call CCS Presentation Systems and you’re taken care of, nationwide!

We wish you a wonderful holiday season and a happy new year!

Visit ccsprojects.com, call (480) 348-0100 or email us

Follow us on social media!

Twitter: @CCS_Arizona     Facebook: CCS Presentation Systems

Discover the Benefits of Skype for Business

Friends and families have been loving and using Skype for years, but in the business world videoconferencing has been largely restricted to larger businesses and specially designed rooms. Small and mid-sized businesses haven’t been able to fully benefit from the competitive advantages that video conferencing can provide. Skype for Business, available with Office 365, now makes it easier to connect teams and have meetings than ever before. It’s no longer necessary to have a very expensive setup in a fancy Conference Room in order to benefit.

Many people assume that the primary advantage of video conferencing is to reduce the necessity to travel. While that is a significant benefit, it is far from the only one.

  • Meeting Flexibility. Whenever a meeting is scheduled, there are always people who are unable to attend because they’re too busy putting out fires. The new Skype for Business lets people log in to the meeting from their phone or tablet, wherever they happen to be.
  • Connect Scattered Teams. Today’s work teams can be spread across the country or the world, but all need to be kept in the loop. Whenever the need arises, set up an impromptu meeting to discuss issues and examine documents as a group.
  • Cut the Ties to the AV Room. It’s all too common to have the AV room tightly booked. If someone else’s meeting is late, so is yours. If you need a meeting right away, it’s not possible. Meeting Room Systems designed for small rooms and groups make everyone more productive. Cut the ties to an expensive and hard to maintain infrastructure.
  • Save Money. Setting up Skype for Business for meetings of up to 25 people will cost around $3,000. Savings on travel expenses alone would pay for that in a very short time. Of course, the major boost in ROI will be in workers’ effectiveness at their jobs. Business today moves at such a fast pace that making it possible for team members to brainstorm and resolve issues as a group has a big payoff.

CCS Presentation Systems of Florida is a premier provider of audio visual solutions, an important component of Unified Communications for any business. Skype for Business now makes it possible and affordable for small groups to benefit from video conferencing. Contact us today to learn more about all of the advantages of videoconferencing for your business.

What Purposes Do Companies Choose To Acquire Commercial Audio Video Integrations?

Companies integrate new systems into their infrastructure for a variety of reasons. These integrations are often acquired to improve business operations and to improve the business as a whole. When choosing audio and video systems, they follow an approach to achieve these aspirations. The following are the purposes that companies choose to acquire Commercial Audio Video Integration.

Conferences with Clients and Business Partners

CCS Presentation Systems are often used for conferencing services. The design for the audio and video installation must provide clear quality sound and video. This enables them to speak to clients and business partners as well as see them clearly. These opportunities enable them to gauge reactions to business proposals and communicate when compromises and changes are needed. The quality sound prevents them from misunderstanding what is conveyed. It also prevents any delays in footage that could slow down these processes.

On-Site Internet Communications

The Commercial Audio System Design Engineering provides opportunities to conduct on-site internet communications. Workers can connect to applications that allow for video-based calls throughout the building. Workers and their managers can communicate ideas and ask questions easily through these options. They allow for fast connections and clear options for presenting information. This is highly beneficial for all companies as it reduces issues that are often associated with email and instant messages.

Music and Entertainment Purposes

The Commercial Audio Speakers are brilliant options for music and entertainment purposes. At any time that the company is hosting an event, they can utilize these high-quality products to provide background music. This presents a more pleasant atmosphere for visitors and provides entertainment. If the company is hosting live entertainment, the installations provide for clear sound and hours of enjoyment for everyone who attends.

Presentations for a New Product Release

During a new product release, it is vital to possess the right audio and video equipment. These systems enable the company to present vital details about the product for all who attend the event. The display screens enable them to stream video that shows how the products work and present the exact benefits of purchasing them. The audio equipment ensures that all attendees hear the information presented and don’t misunderstand these details. When the company is trying to attract buyers or acquire new partners these services are vital to the overall process.

Presenting New Marketing Plans and Campaigns

When companies are presenting new marketing plans and campaigns, the equipment is paramount. The equipment provides them with everything they need to present ideas and show how the campaign or plan works. It enables them to present ads created for specific products. With these opportunities, their clients or partners can gauge the potential success of these strategies.

Companies acquire Commercial Audio Systems for a multitude of purposes that help their business. These integrations provide compatibility with existing systems and enable them to present information quickly and proactively. They eliminate miscommunication and enable the company to introduce new concepts and products without difficulties. Companies that are hoping to acquire these products contact an engineer today.

Fair Trade and Value With TAA Compliant NEC Display Touch Screen Overlays

In the recent years, computer manufacturers have gotten a little touch-centric. It seems like everything has a touchscreen now. Mall kiosks now allow customers to interact with the map and search for exactly what they want with an intuitive interface. Most businesses that require a signature will most likely expect customers to sign on a touchscreen interface. For businesses, these touchscreens are an investment. Each one could cost thousands of dollars. In order to protect this investment, business owners should purchase TAA Compliant NEC Display Touch Screen Overlays. These overlays protect the screen against most kinds of damage and are Trade Agreement Act certified.

NEC is a leading producer and supplier of Touch Screen Displays and digital signage. With the new certification being awarded to this screen producing giant, they can now offer even more value to their customers and help promote fair trade. The reason to choose a Trade Agreement Act compliant product is simple. TAA compliant countries offer a higher standard of quality for their products and employees. In some countries, it would be permissible to force workers to earn less or work too many hours. TAA compliant providers work hard to prevent these kinds of situations.

The Trade Acts Agreement is an arrangement that assure products quality standards and promotes fair and open trade. The United States government is only allowed to purchased products made in the country or from a country that is TAA certified. By making a stand against cruel and unfair treatment, companies like NEC are helping make the world a better place and prevent unfair business trades that could damage an industry. NEC Display Solutions is a proud provider of TAA certified screen overlays.

Digital Displays can find themselves at home in almost any environment. Many businesses use them as a way to attract customers with the temptation of their favorite show. Most restaurants feature several displays at once so that diners can enjoy their favorite game or show while they eat. Some of the most successful businesses use digital signage as a menu. This active and stimulating menu option helps customers see the latest promotion in stunning clarity and color. Digital displays should never be dismissed as too expensive to consider for any lobby. Just having a display in the lobby could be enough to sustain a local customer base. Any business owner worth their salt knows that this is how long-term customers are kept.

Any business could use a digital display to help liven things up around the office. Those monthly conferences that took place over the phone could be viewed over a CCS Presentation Systems solution. Presentation systems are great for boardrooms or conference halls. They can be installed in offices or other professional areas in order to make the most of any space. A good installer can even recess the unit into the wall, saving even more room. Digital displays can be adapted to any number of uses from personal motivation to sharing critical information that could be helpful to employees and team members. Contact CCS Presentation Systems today to see exactly how we can help.

SMART Exemplary Educators: Technology Training that Translates Into Success

Technology has completely changed the way that individuals live, process, communicate, and even learn. Every day, teachers are increasing their dependence on technology in order to reach students at their level, and encourage opportunities for learning and growing. In the past, this work was done alone as each educator tried to figure out solutions on his or her own. But now, programs like SMART Exemplary Educators brings together a wealth of knowledge for everyone to pull from and use in their own classrooms. This includes technology that can transform lesson plans.

Using CCS Presentation Systems, educators have the ability to tap into different webinars to help them grow in their educational abilities, especially with an emphasis on using technology in the classroom. The SMART Training received in this context does more than just increase the knowledge that teachers possess. In also offers examples and ideas that can take learning to a whole new level. This in turn has the ability to improve the experience of students and enhance learning opportunities.

SMART Ed2Ed is unique because it offers advice and assistance from educators to other educators. No one can understand what it is like to be in the classroom, and deal with all of the various challenges that arise, like another teacher. It helps to have someone that is actually in the trenches, providing usable and practical assistance. These webinars help to enhance a teacher’s ability to take advantage of and get the most out of SMART Technologies.

SMART Exemplary Educators are the recipients of special training and software that will help to elevate the educational opportunities. In today’s world, it can be tough to keep students’ attention. The thought of trying to impart knowledge and allow for application often seems impossible. But teachers, with the right tools, can make a real difference in the lives of their students and help to encourage success at every turn, using the benefit of technology. In some ways, this training can help educators to find common ground with their students, teaching them at a level and with understand they can relate to. Engaging students is the first step towards success in the classroom.

What Are The Major Benefits Of Commercial Audio Video Integration?

Companies choose from a multitude of equipment when they are addressing their audio and video requirements. They explore the features of each model to define what options are best suited for their company. They work with engineers to determine what designs are most beneficial for their commercial space. The following are the major benefits of Commercial Audio Video Integration.

High-Quality Presentation Possibilities

CCS Presentation Systems provides companies with high-quality presentation possibilities. They offer crisp, clear audio that doesn’t present any misunderstanding of details. The video output isn’t grainy or difficult to see. The equipment presents beneficial options that work on any monitor installation that exists inside the building. This allows the company to connect their computers to the system and navigate through marketing presentations and new product releases without any issues.

Internet-Based Communication Systems

Sound and video connections are beneficial for internet-based communications. They provide connections to laptops, workstations, and more complex video conferencing equipment placed throughout the building. This allows all workers to utilize the integration easily at any time. Since it is connected to the internet services for the network, the workers and business owner can utilize it to communicate with each other as well as clients. They can also connect with partners and businesses throughout the country. With the right connections, they can continue to communicate with businesses and connections in other countries as well.

Better Conference Services

Commercial Audio System Design Engineering provides companies with better conferencing services. They can connect to the system during conference calls and achieve heightened communication with partners and clients. The sound quality is phenomenal. It provides the adequate range of sound for spaces of all sizes. The engineers test the equipment during the installation. They identify all circumstances that could cause interruption of sound and volume. This includes adverse weather conditions and machinery operating throughout the building.

Better Sound Quality

The Commercial Audio Speakers provide better sound quality for commercial buildings. They produce clearer sound and that prevent misunderstandings. The engineers present companies with a variety of speaker possibilities that present them with additional equipment to make necessary adjustments. This includes getting the most out of presentations and impressing clients. These products offer brilliant sound without distortion or static. These speakers simplify these integrations and give companies their full benefits.

The Elimination of Communication Errors

In business, the most vital part of communication is understanding. With the right equipment, the workers won’t misunderstand any information provided. They can participate in conferences and gather information without generating issues. It doesn’t matter where the client is located; the sound flows through the speakers flawlessly. The engineers can provide ceiling or desktop models the eliminate communication errors and prevent any issues between the company and its clients.

Companies choose vital products when setting up conference and presentation requirements. This includes speakers and video output. They examine the major benefits of each product to ensure that they work as expected at all times. Companies that are ready for these integrations should contact an engineer at CCS Presentation Systems now for these amazing Commercial Audio Systems.

Sennheiser Digital 6000

Sennheiser, the German specialty electronics developer of microphones, headphones, and avionics headsets, has recently announced a new addition to its Professional Wireless Range: The upcoming Digital 6000 series of radio microphones for the RF-based live productions. This series uses the same long range mode and Digital Audio Codec as the Digital 9000, their top of the line wireless series. Creating a two channel receiver in two different versions, a body pack and a handheld transmitter, and a rack mount charging unit, the digital 6000 Series is set to come available in March 2017.

The newly developed digital two channel receiver works across a switching bandwidth of 244 MHz, which is covered over three transmitter versions. For larger systems, up to eight receiver units can be simply daisy chained without the need for an additional splitter. This multichannel system functions off a single pair of antenna. These receivers are fitted with a Link Quality Indicator which ensures issues are seen before any drop outs occur. In difficult RF environments, the signal can become temporarily disrupted, and, if this happens, the error concealment of the Digital 6000 sets in. It employs algorithms with intelligent learning which replace the corrupted signal, enabling a flawless transmission where other systems fail.

Along with this state of the art quality, the Digital 6000 is also equipped with a white OLED display which shows the RF signal, link quality, audio signal, battery status, frequency and encryption. Several options of home screens provide easy access to other information without the user having to flip through submenus. Error messages are displayed directly on the information screen.

The transmitter uses the same high-performance rechargeable accupacks as the Digital 9000 units. The handheld transmitter is fitted with Sennheiser’s standard capsule interface and can be combined with all the classic heads from the 2000 series and the special 9000 series heads.

The L 6000 charger can be fitted with up to four charging modules, each of which recharges either two body packs or two handheld batteries. Three colored LEDs on the front panel gives a quick overview of the charging process. More detailed information can be accessed via the Wireless Systems Manager.

The Digital 6000 Series is compatible with Digital 9000 in long-range mode, and they can also be used with the EK 6042 camera receiver.

Click here for more information on Web-Enabled Cloud Conferencing Systems and other Conferencing Solutions from CCS Presentation Systems.