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How Much Should You Tip Your Hairdresser?

Have a hair appointment soon? Make sure you know the proper tipping etiquette for hairdressers, such as if a tip is expected and how much to tip.

Here’s How Much to Tip at the Nail Salon

Don't let a headache over how much to tip at the nail salon ruin the fun of getting your next manicure. We've done the math for you!

Warfighter wearables: how advanced display technology is shaping the soldier of the future

Augmented-reality displays — that enhance a user’s view of the world with useful information on everything from an assailant’s body temperature to the velocity of an incoming missile — have been a staple of science fiction movies for decades. But thanks to recent technological advances and reductions in cost driven by an emerging consumer market, …

Are Pixels More Noticeable on Larger TVs?

Got a tech question for Sound & Vision? Email us at AskSandV@gmail.com Q Is it true that bigger TV screens—ones in the 65-inch and above range—have more noticeable pixelation? —Rufino Mendoza A Before I answer that question, let’s discuss pixelation—a situation where the individual pixels that make up a digital image become visible. Pixelization on TV screens generally isn’t a problem for most viewers. Say you own a 65-inch HDTV with 1080p resolution.

How to rent Audio Visual NOW

How to rent audio visual NOW :: in Miami Fort Lauderdale? tips renting AV equipment TV screen microphone sound projector speaker : we service luxury hotels

5 Reasons You Should Proactively Maintain Your Audio Visual Equipment

If you are making investments in audio visual equipment then it is important that you think about how you maintain it. Here are some tips to help.

Don’t Forget Audio Visual When Wedding Planning

MAY 29, 2015 - Summer means wedding season is in full swing. Every bride and groom knows that weddings take months of planning and attention to detail. Make sure to make audio visual a part of your planning to make sure you and your guests can dance the night away.

Videos: How to communicate your research effectively

Watch two new videos from the Early Career Research Network event on science communication...

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How to Control Feedback in a Sound System

Leading manufacturer of microphones for live, touring and studio applications. Professional audio manufacturer of in-ear monitoring systems and sound isolating earphones.

Golden Rules for Sound Systems in Houses of Worship

I recently reiterated what should be genetically embedded concepts for sound system design and deployment in the world of AV facilities and locations. (See: Golden Rules of Sound Implementation and Design.) Although those rules apply to the Houses of Worship segment of our industry as well, some par

Vlogging: The Basics of Audio and Sound

Vlogging, or intertwining video content with blog posts, looks like it might become the new blogging. If you are thinking about starting a vlog, or already have one, you might want to know what tools are best to use. In this part of Explora’s vlogging how-to series, we will consider sound; in particular, how to capture and record great sound.

How Audio Can Help Communicate Time Data

Data Visualization is a great way to show off your data. It reveals patterns and trends, and can grab attention better than a table of numbers. But vision isn’t the only sense we can use to get a feel for data. Hearing can also be a great way to input data into our brains. In our brain, visuals are processed extremely quickly, and we are in control of the order that we look at things. Good design helps to guide the eye through…

3 Easy Steps to Improving Your Audio Sound

These basic measures in equipment maintenance can protect against and even reverse a loss of performance with your audio systems.

How to make web video sound great

Learn tips and tricks to create a Dolby Digital Plus 5.1 surround sound mix for web videos in Adobe Premiere Pro.

How to Improve the Sound Quality of Your Twitch Streams

Four steps to clearer, more streamlined audio guaranteed to wow your audience on Twitch.

Audio-only VR: Is it ready for prime time?

VR audio makes sense as part of a virtual audio-visual experience. But VR sound without pictures makes my head spin.