Guides, ebooks & White Papers

USB Type-C For The AV Professional

Download this white paper to learn about how a docking station, connected to your laptop computer by a single USB cable, may support multiple video displays, multi-channel audio, gigabit connectivity to the LAN, and a plethora of peripherals.

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Ghost in the HDMI Machine

Download this white paper to learn about the challenges and solutions for extending HDMI connectivity beyond its 15-meter passive connectivity limitation.

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Conferencing Trends Look Book

Explore this trends look book for ideas on how to design conferencing spaces that are flexible, technology-rich and support the hybrid workforce experience.

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Guidebook: Flexible Hybrid Conferencing Solutions

Download this guidebook to discover how to elevate the conferencing experience, such as using multiple cameras for a full video experience, adding more monitors so presenters can see their content and the faces of their online participants, And more.

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Guidebook: Workspace Solutions for the Hybrid Workforce

Download this guidebook to discover nine simple options hinged on three key questions to select an ideal setup for seamless collaboration in a hybrid workforce.

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Guidebook: Digital Signage for Your Workplace

Explore 8 digital signage solutions that will keep your employees & staff informed with digital real-time updates for new safety procedures, employee notifications, traffic control, scheduling and more.

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eMagazine: Amazing AV Experiences in Education

Create amazing AV experiences for K-12 and higher ed students while best leveraging CARES and other education technology grants with this comprehensive guide.

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Guidebook: Solutions for K-12 Learning Spaces

Download this guidebook to discover solutions for K-12 institutions to get ready for whatever learning style is needed. These solutions include livestreaming a class session to allow for student interaction whether at home or in class, sharing course content and engaging video calls.

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Guidebook: Hybrid-Ready Solutions for Your Campus

Download this guidebook to discover innovative solutions to provide a better learning experience for both students and faculty including: livestreaming a class session to allow for student interaction whether at home or in class, sharing course content and engaging video calls.

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Guidebook: Digital Signage for Your Campus

Keep your students & staff informed with digital signage real-time updates for new safety procedures, student notifications, campus wayfinding, scheduling and more.

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Guidebook: Mission Critical Command & Control Rooms

Explore AV solutions for command central, video walls, secure conferencing, and rack and equipment storage.

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Trends Look Book

Explore emerging trends in AV today and the pandemic's lasting impact on the industry's top sectors: Conferencing, Hybrid Learning, Digital Signage and Remote Teams.

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Guidebook: Livestreaming Solutions for Houses of Worship

​Livestreaming is the answer for keeping today's Houses of Worship connected and this guidebook provides robust livestreaming solutions from small to large to keep all members singing along.

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eBook: Making AV Technology ADA Compliant

Ensure your designs are accessible to all users. Our eBook, Making AV Technology ADA Compliant, is a great introduction to understanding how the Americans with Disabilities Act affects AV installations.

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The DC Power Dilemma

Wall warts are more than just a nuisance. These large, heavy transformers can actually put your system reliability at risk. Get informed & select the right solutions for the job.

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Series Protection

Power surges take many forms — lightning, inductive-load switching, electrostatic discharge, and more. These unpredictable voltage transients can be catastrophic to today’s AV devices, which are highly vulnerable due to their internal microprocessing technology. This circuitry is incredibly sensitive and is not built to withstand sudden changes in current. With hundreds and even thousands of dollars of AV equipment on the line, surge protection is a vital and foundational element in any installation.

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White Paper: Five Steps to Selecting a UPS

A UPS can provide benefits in a variety of applications, and a deeper understanding of the factors important to selecting the right UPS would be of tremendous help. This white paper will explore UPS features and requirements in order to better identify the right choice for your customer or application.

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White Paper: Controlling the Temperature Inside Equipment Enclosures

The objective of this whitepaper is to provide the information and tools required to design effective thermal management for different types of AV systems. This whitepaper addresses 3 key considerations when designing an effective AV system.

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White Paper: Successful Sound for Small Spaces

Download this white paper for an in-depth analysis of the key considerations to make when planning an audio install in a small conference room, classroom, lecture hall or other collaborative space. Learn how to decipher specifications of an amplifier and speakers, where to use a constant voltage system, how to determine the appropriate number of speakers for the space, and how to select the correct speaker wire.

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Guidebook: Today's Digital Signage Solutions

Explore these key digital signage solutions and their applications, discover how digital signage is critical in maintaining the most vital connections today and every day to keep businesses moving, now and far into the future with safety procedures, traffic direction, customer ordering, and more.

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e-Book: Audio in Conference Rooms

This e-book provides details on making sure everyone is properly heard during audio and video conference calls. Learn the basics of audio conferencing microphones, selecting the right microphone for you, the difference between ceiling and table microphones, installation tips, and purchasing considerations.

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Guidebook: Easy Setup Guides for Conferencing & Live Streaming

Download this guidebook to learn about live streaming and conferencing solutions from Legrand | AV. Guidebook includes Easy Setup Guides for Distance Learning, Virtual Healthcare, Virtual Teams and Houses of Worship.

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e-Book: Huddle Spaces Planning Guide

Huddle rooms are quickly gaining popularity for improved collaboration and productivity through video meetings. This 33-page guide provides answers to all your huddle room planning questions.

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e-Book: Primer on PTZ Cameras

Download this e-book to learn the basics of PTZ cameras. Includes helpful tips in selecting the best PTZ camera for your project.

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Integration Guide to Active Learning Spaces in Higher Education

Get to know the new learning methods based on higher education engagement and class participation. Because of new advancements, it is important for our classrooms to be designed with the collaborative classroom style in mind, so they are easily adaptable.

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Outdoor Mounts

Outdoor rated mounts are designed to withstand the long-term effects of sun, rain, ocean air, humidity and wind to maintain a safe installation while retaining the intended aesthetics. Find out how we do it.

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Interactive Dry Erase Application

See how IDEA™ screens combine the features and benefits of true projection materials with the versatility of a whiteboard.

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Selecting the Best Projection Screen for High Ambient Light Areas

What is the best Ambient Light Rejection (ALR) Screen? It’s critical to understand one size does not fit all when rejecting ambient light in two-piece projection. Ensure your audience experiences the highest quality projected image possible with Da-Lite ALR screens.

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Ambient Light Rejection Academy

Da-Lite and Projecta are here to answer all your frequently asked questions about ambient light-rejecting (ALR) projection screens. How do ALR screens work? What is the best ALR screen? Are ALR screens worth it? Get the answers to these questions and more!

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Projection Screen Academy

As the market for projectors is moving rapidly to high resolution, the role of a well-matched projector and projection screen can’t be underestimated. To get to the best end result of a projection installation, it is important to select the right projection surface that matches the environment and the projector.

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POWERing AV Surge Protection

Don’t wait for catastrophe! Take the proactive approach to system design and select the proper protection device for your AV system needs. Here we’ll review the 2 most common electrical design approaches to managing a surge event- MOV and Series Protection. Get informed on the pros and cons to select the right product for the job.

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