Broadcast Engineering

In the dynamic world of broadcast, reliability, speed, and pristine signal quality are paramount. At AV Engineering, we bring decades of hands-on experience in television, radio, and streaming operations, ensuring your content reaches its audience flawlessly.

• Studio Design & Integration: We design and integrate broadcast facilities, including multi-camera studio productions, ensuring acoustically treated studios and state-of-the-art control rooms that meet the highest industry standards.
• Transmission Systems: Our expertise includes the planning, installation, and optimization of RF transmission systems, encompassing terrestrial, satellite, and IP-based delivery. We have direct experience with microwave and satellite transmission for live events.
• Playout & Automation: We implement robust playout systems and automation workflows for efficient content delivery, scheduling, and archiving, with experience in computerized and robotics commercial playback machines.
• Master Control Room (MCR) Solutions: We design and build resilient MCRs for 24/7 operation, ensuring seamless signal monitoring and switching, based on extensive operational and maintenance experience with broadcast electronics.
• Live Production Systems: Specializing in live and recorded events, we provide expert production support via satellite, interactive telepresence, and streaming services. Our experience includes managing major multi-camera production remotes for live news, sports, and studio productions.
• Satellite Communications: With deep roots in satellite communications, including roles as Satellite Truck Operator/Maintenance EIC and Electronic System Test Engineer, we offer specialized expertise in operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and installing heavy satellite earth terminals and communication systems. This includes coordinating satellite uplink and downlink services.
• IP-Based Broadcast Workflows (SMPTE ST 2110): We are proficient in transitioning to the next generation of broadcast infrastructure, including complete overhauls and upgrades of video capture, streaming, computer, and network infrastructure.
• Consulting & Project Management: Providing expert guidance from initial concept to project completion, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery. Our experience includes coordinating all technical and personnel aspects of productions and developing business opportunities for remote and studio productions.

Audio Video (AV) Engineering

From corporate boardrooms to large-scale scientific exploration, our AV engineering solutions create immersive and intuitive experiences. We design, integrate, and manage sophisticated AV systems that enhance communication, collaboration, and entertainment.

• AV System Design & Documentation: We excel in developing detailed AV signal flows, Bill of Materials (BoM), labor estimates, and comprehensive documentation such as system level and one-line drawings, rack elevations, and as-builts. We utilize industry-standard tools like VIDCAD Phoenix (for automated design, documentation, revision, and delivery) and AutoCAD for precision technical drawings.
• Advanced Audiovisual and Telepresence Systems: We specialize in the design, integration, and operation of advanced AV and telepresence systems, including multi-camera live production, video walls, and robust control systems. This includes high-stakes deep ocean exploration applications requiring multi-week continuous live streaming and system uptime.
• Control Systems Integration: With extensive experience in platforms like Crestron, Extron, and BSS Soundweb, we engineer and upgrade comprehensive AV control systems for optimized user experience and system reliability in educational and commercial spaces.
• Sound Reinforcement & Acoustic Treatment: Our expertise includes audio processing and optimizing audio clarity and intelligibility in various spaces, from educational presentation areas to live production environments.
• Unified Communications (UC) Solutions: We integrate video conferencing, voice, and data platforms for enhanced communication, drawing on experience with interactive telepresence and network infrastructure.
• Project Management & Client Management: As a senior project manager and lead engineer, we oversee scope, budget, and resource allocation for major AV projects, providing high-level technical consulting to end-users and department leadership. We also manage client relationships, negotiate services, and develop contracts.
• Operational & Maintenance Support: We provide ongoing operational and engineering support, managing continuous maintenance and upgrades to associated broadcast, telepresence, streaming, video, audio, and communications systems, significantly enhancing system reliability and reducing operational expenses.

1. Consultation & Needs Assessment: We begin by understanding your vision, requirements, and technical challenges, drawing on our expertise as high-level technical consultants.
2. System Design & Planning: Our engineers develop detailed system designs, including schematics, equipment specifications, Bill of Materials (BoM), labor estimates, and project timelines, leveraging tools like VIDCAD Phoenix and AutoCAD.
3. Installation & Integration: Our skilled technicians meticulously install and integrate all components, ensuring seamless functionality and adherence to project specifications.
4. Testing & Commissioning: Rigorous testing and commissioning procedures guarantee optimal performance and adherence to specifications, informed by experience as an Electronic System Test Engineer.
5. Training & Support: We provide comprehensive training to your staff and offer ongoing operational support and preventative maintenance services.