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  1. gabeG

    Confused how to make this idea work!

    I hate to disagree with Mike but we routinely install RGBHV (delivering a VGA signal) cable runs of several hundred feet, in both commercial and residential installations. VGA can be done on CAT5E as well, but in some instances the cost overtakes installing VGA cabling. We would suggest...
  2. gabeG

    Home Theater Installation education

    Jean, for clarificaton, CEDIA offers training for residential installers, ICIA offers some great training for commercial techs. Mobile Dynamics (not sure of the URL) is where I expect potential new techs to have gotten their basic education, followed by either CEDIA for someone wanting into our...
  3. gabeG

    Specifications

    Are you looking for a comprehensive specification for all portions of a HT? If so, I'm not sure that it would be all that big a proccess, since (as an example) the NEC would gover n the core issues regarding the electrical specification (ie power grounding etc). The HT spec could govern a given...
  4. gabeG

    Flat panel screens with animated menu at a restaurant??

    Kyle, I am the managing partner reponsible for system design for an A/V company in Canada. This is the type of system we call a media distribution system. There are a number of ways of dooing this but they all require some kind of media distribution server with a panel or panels which can be...
  5. gabeG

    Looking for advice on a (mostly) DIY 2.1 rig

    Justin, there are pro's and con's to this issue (just like any other topic!) and unfortunatley, you are the only one with the answers! A minor point: I have no idea what some of the acronyms being used are (75L: is this a 75 litre cabinet or a brand?) so if I misunderstand one, please forgive...
  6. gabeG

    Fannon Family Theater Room

    Chad and Jim, I am the managing partner reponsible for system design for an A/V company in Canada. From my experience, most people with a little or no experience can contract their own projects assuming ONLY that they have the time available. Experience with handtools, materials etc is...
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