Jim Beaugez

Jim Beaugez is a freelance writer and content creator for the AV, professional audio, and music industries. His work has been published by Systems Contractor News, Pro Sound News, Mix, Radio World, and The Recording Academy, as well as Rolling Stone, Smithsonian, Guitar World, Guitar Player, and other consumer publications. He previously worked in communications for the pro audio and musical instruments industries.

Articles by: Jim Beaugez

Curtain Up on Audio

By Jim Beaugez published 4 January 22

Live theater has returned, but performing arts spaces design for immersive audio and remote audiences.

LED Displays at Golden Circle Sportsbook were specified and installed by McCann Systems.

Hospitality Industry Focuses on Creating Personalized Experiences

By Jim Beaugez published 25 October 21

AV technology trends in the hospitality industry include creating personalized experiences to lure customers back to hotels following the COVID-19 pandemic.

Music Festivals Are Back. Are You Prepared to Deal with the New Normal?

By Jim Beaugez published 2 September 21

While the 2021 global music festival season arrived later than many hoped, sound companies and audio integrators recently got a preview of what to expect going forward with Lollapalooza in late July.

How to Think About Network Security After COVID

By Jim Beaugez published 2 August 21

As networks grow more complex and devices more sophisticated, vigilance in the fundamentals of network security will be more important than ever.

The Real-Time Intelligence Center in Lee County, FL, monitors public safety data. A centrally located touchscreen allows for collaboration of county assets (land, air and sea) to provide real-time, predictive, modern policing.

Decentralizing Command and Control

By Jim Beaugez published 4 May 21

Can Emergency Communications Hubs Survive COVID-19?

Audiovisual providers including Cory’s Audio Visual are working with clients to shift their virtual event processes to deliver more engaging broadcasts for attendees.

The Next Wave of Virtual Events

By Jim Beaugez published 7 April 21

When the COVID-19 pandemic sidelined live events, out-of-the-box thinkers came to the table with solutions to keep the events industry alive by connecting people virtually.

Travelers are greeted in the main hall of the Moynihan Train Hall by 1,700 square feet of direct view LED screens, separated into four distinct panels, that run along one side of the expansive room.

Transit Trends

By Jim Beaugez published 24 March 21

Many transportation facilities have used the extended period of reduced passenger loads during the pandemic to make improvements to their digital signage and communications networks.

Momentary—a 63,000-square-foot former cheese factory in Bentonville, AR, that has been recommissioned into a multidisciplinary arts center for visual and performing arts—features a d&b audiotechnik Soundscape audio system.

Performance Artists

By Jim Beaugez published 28 December 20

Audio manufacturers have been working on solutions that meet current and future needs of performing arts centers.

At the Drive-In

By Jim Beaugez published 17 September 20

Drive-In Concerts Offer Stability for the Live Sound Industry During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Elation’s Fuze lights up WWE Backstage on Fox Sports, with lighting design by Victor Fable. The show premiered last November from Stage A at Fox Studios in Los Angeles.

Stage Lighting Technology Accelerates

By Jim Beaugez published 11 June 20

Top lighting manufacturers discuss the advancement of LED lights and what they see for the future of stage lighting.

Podcasting Turns Pro

By Jim Beaugez published 31 March 20

An explosion in popularity has made podcasting serious audio business.

Making Connections

By Jim Beaugez published 31 December 19

Microphones are essential to the audio signal path, and having the perfect microphone can make or break an event or conference.

Projection mapping on Sue the T-Rex at Field Museum by NEC Display.

Light It Up

By Jim Beaugez published 6 October 19

The Latest High-Powered Projectors Illuminate the Way for Mapping

Madame Tussauds' “The Ultimate Broadway Experience”

Coming Together: How Integrators and Content Creators Can Make It Work

By Jim Beaugez published 14 July 19

Advice from integrators and content creators on creating the ultimate user experience using AV.

Dawn of the Robots

By Jim Beaugez published 29 April 19

Artificial Intelligence, Robots, Next Big Things for Hospitality

Active Education

By Jim Beaugez published 28 February 19

Automating the collaborative classroom.

Scaling Up to Expectations

By Jim Beaugez published 15 November 18

Every year, people “ooh” and “aah” over the latest screen resolutions and largest LED walls, but it’s the small, non-descript boxes—scalers and switchers—that do the heavy lifting.