For any business who is serious about integrating audio visual equipment into the office environment then a good quality projector should surely be at the top of most company’s shopping lists. For those who are novices when it comes to purchasing such equipment it is easy to get confused at the sheer array of options and models that are available. Here are a few tips that will help you to choose the right piece of equipment for your office.

You should start by first deciding what purpose you intend to use the projector. Give careful thought to the room it is likely to be used in and how much ambient light there is in the room. Consider also the people who will be using it, in particular how many people are likely to be gathered round viewing the display. You also need to take into consideration the type of display that you will be using to project on. Other issues that are worth taking into consideration are aspects such as weight, particular applications for the device and of course the cost.

The first important aspect to think about is the size of the room in which the projector will be situated. If the room is large then it is likely that a good few people will be gathered round to view the display and as such will require a projector that is capable of projecting a large images without compromising the clarity. If this is the case then you will require a projector which is more powerful and able to display brighter images as larger images tend to suffer in terms of their brightness.

One of the most important factors that come into play when choosing a projector is the amount of light present in the room where it is being used. If the room is surrounded by several windows where there is likely to be a large amount of natural light pouring in through the windows then the chances are that you will again require a more powerful projector to combat the effect of this ambient light. Ideally the room should be in darkness when using the projector, however in some practical situations this simply isn’t possible as rooms must be lit to a certain extent in order to avoid accidents taking place. If the levels of light in the room are adjustable then this may go some way to forming a compromise.

The surface on which the projector’s image is displayed will also play an important part in the decision making process. In many cases the meeting rooms in which projectors tend to be used will have painted white walls which in actual fact tend to be relatively poor reflectors of light. In these cases you should make a point of using a high quality projection screen as it will reflect more light back. There is no point investing a significant sum of money into a powerful projector if the effects will simply be rendered useless by an inadequate display surface.

So you see there is a logical process to choosing suitable audio visual equipment for the office. If you are unsure about any aspect of your purchase then it would be worth consulting a local retailer who will be able to advise you on making a practical decision.

Author Bio: Edward Kendricks is writing on behald of CTS, a leading UK supplier of audio visual equipment.

Category: Computers and Technology
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