Articles by James Careless

James Careless is an award-winning freelance journalist with extensive experience in audio-visual equipment, AV system design, and AV integration. His credits include numerous articles for Systems Contractor News, AV Technology, Radio World, and TV Tech, among others. Careless comes from a broadcasting background, with credits at CBC Radio, NPR, and NBC News. He currently co-produces/co-hosts the CDR Radio podcast, which covers the Canadian defense industry. Careless is a two-time winner of the PBI Media Award for Excellence.

Articles by: James Careless

Thank You for Your Support

By James Careless published 22 May 23

Experts share some of today's video display mounting trends.

One Standard to Rule Them All?

By James Careless published 24 April 23

With a common chipset and 10GigE transport, alliance members make the case for SDVoE.

The Great Outdoors

By James Careless published 14 March 23

Daktronics helps digital signage installations stand out in two very different environments.

New School of Thought

By James Careless published 17 November 22

DeSales University debuts a new virtual production studio.

Small-Town Religion

By James Careless published 19 October 22

How can integrators meet the AV needs of smaller churches?

Tech Port Center: Esports Gaming at Its Core

By James Careless published 3 October 22

While it hosts concerts, sporting events, and conferences, the new Tech Port Center + Arena in San Antonio is optimized for esports.

IPMX: The Next Great AV Standard?

By James Careless last updated 25 July 22

IPMX is a new set of open standards for AV-over-IP.

UNC School of Journalism Adopts Nureva Audioconferencing Systems

By James Careless published 16 August 22

The microphone-equipped soundbars, placed at the front of each classroom, provide consistent audio pickup for remote students.

Dollar Loan Center: If It Ain't Broke...

By James Careless published 8 August 22

The high-end AV systems in the home of the AHL's Henderson Silver Knights is modelled after T-Mobile Arena, home of the NHL's Vegas Golden Knights.

The Nine 2022: Joshua Foster

By James Careless published 25 April 22

Joshua Foster is the guy who reads every spec sheet and manual to make his systems better for students, teachers, and staff at Indiana University.

Return of the Huddle Room

By James Careless published 20 April 22

Small collaborative spaces like huddle rooms foster connections with remote workers.

The Nine 2022: Shane Springer

By James Careless published 25 April 22

Shane Springer is a tireless tinkerer who is constantly discovering many new ways to operate, innovate, and create.

Digital Signage on the Go

By James Careless published 31 March 22

Transportation hubs capture traveler attention with engaging digital signage.

First Class AV Accommodations

By James Careless published 2 February 22

Hospitality The Londoner Hotel has an accessible AV system that is inconspicuous to guests.

In close-up by gesture mode, Sony’s Edge Analytics Appliance can ingest a 4K camera feed and then automatically digitally zoom into a speaker who is gesturing in the shot, creating a 1080p HD video close-up in the process.

How AI is Simplifying Video

By James Careless published 10 March 20

The Latest in Smart Power Solutions

By James Careless published 22 January 20

Diversified has staff is constantly watching for faults in customers’ systems and can troubleshoot and fix these issues remotely from its network operations center.

Using Managed Services Offerings to Run a Smoother AV Operation

By James Careless published 12 November 19

Integrators share how their managed services offerings can help tech managers keep their facilities running smoothly.

A Look at M4300's Ability to Move 4K Video

By James Careless published 1 July 19

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NETGEAR Eliminates 1400 Cat 6 Runs for Megapixel VR

By James Careless published 25 June 19

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Create a Fast, No-Fuss Video Wall Using the NETGEAR M4300 Switch

By James Careless published 20 June 19

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Achieving Fast 4K Video Throughput Using M4300 AV Over IP Switches

By James Careless published 14 June 19

Uncompressed 4K video is the gold standard for today’s AV/IT operations; delivered with no latency, stutters, and other artifacts.

Making Small Meetings Work

By James Careless published 6 January 19

Even the best-planned small meetings can go wrong if the huddle room is poorly designed and deployed. Here are some ways of making sure small meetings are great meetings.

How AV Will Shape the Future of Education

By James Careless published 2 December 18

With schools moving more content to the cloud and students toting more devices, educational AV is poised to continue its growth in importance.

Sound Reinforcement Remedies

By James Careless published 12 November 18

Few things can hamper a meeting with remote participants more than bad sound. Here are some solutions to common audio ailments.

Be Heard! Data Presentations That Engage

By James Careless published 5 October 18

Big data is extremely valuable, but far from exciting. What are you doing to make your insights see action?