Trends are everywhere, even in the AV industry. For May’s temperature check survey, we decided to ask you, the readers, what trends are influencing projects the most and having the biggest impact on the industry. We also asked what trend has been the most overhyped. Your responses provided some interesting perspectives on the ideas and […]

This survey is now closed. Keep an eye out for next month’s Temperature Check Survey!  The lines between residential and professional AV continue to blur as users bring consumer technology expectations into workplaces, classrooms, hospitality spaces and beyond. Intuitive interfaces, smart automation and seamless experiences are no longer “nice to have” — they’re becoming the […]

This survey is now closed. Keep an eye out for next month’s survey!  The future of AV is being shaped by technologies that are redefining how people interact with spaces, content and one another. From AI-powered automation and digital twins to spatial computing and immersive environments, innovation is happening across every corner of the industry. […]

A popular topic in the AV industry right now is AV and broadcast – how they may be converging, and what that looks like today. We thought it would be a good idea to look back at the results of our April Temperature Check survey, which focused on this convergence and where the industry sees […]

This survey is now closed. Keep an eye out for the results, plus next month’s survey! Successful AV projects rely on more than just great products or innovative technology. From planning and specification to installation, integration and long-term support, every stage of a project depends on collaboration across the AV ecosystem. This month’s Temperature Check […]

This survey is now closed. Keep an eye out for next month’s survey! As AV systems become increasingly networked, the relationship between AV and IT continues to evolve. From cybersecurity and cloud management to AV-over-IP and remote monitoring, today’s projects often require closer collaboration between teams with different priorities and expertise. This month’s Temperature Check […]

This survey is now closed. Keep an eye out for next month’s Temperature Check survey! We’re halfway through 2026, and it’s a good time to check in on how the year is actually shaping up. Which trends are gaining traction, which ones are falling flat, and what’s really driving AV projects right now? This month’s […]

This survey is now closed. Keep an eye out for the results and for next month’s survey! As higher education evolves, many institutions are rethinking how classrooms are designed and used. While traditional lecture-style spaces still dominate many campuses, there’s growing demand for environments that can support multiple teaching styles, hybrid participation and collaborative learning. […]

This survey is now closed — keep an eye out for next month’s survey! Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming part of the AV ecosystem — from automated camera tracking to analytics, content generation and system optimization. But as AI tools become more embedded in workflows and products, ethical questions follow close behind. Transparency, data privacy, […]

This month’s Temperature Check Survey is now closed. Keep an eye out for next month’s survey! A new year always brings new expectations — and plenty of questions. As the AV industry heads into 2026, priorities are shifting around technology, security, budgets and how AV teams work alongside IT. This month’s Temperature Check looks ahead, […]

This month’s survey is now CLOSED. Keep an eye out for next month’s survey!  As AV systems become increasingly networked, the line between AV and IT security continues to blur. From unsecured endpoints to overlooked firmware updates, vulnerabilities can creep in anywhere — and attackers know it. This month’s Temperature Check explores how AV professionals […]

The October Temperature Check survey is now closed. Keep an eye out for next month’s survey!  Esports used to be “something the kids were into.” Now it’s a global business with universities building arenas, brands hosting tournaments and integrators racing to keep up. We want to know: Are you in the game, on the sidelines […]

This month’s Temperature Check Survey is now closed. Keep an eye out for next month’s survey! Higher education has always been a proving ground for AV technology — from lecture halls that need crystal-clear audio to hybrid classrooms that demand seamless collaboration tools. This month, we want your perspective on where colleges and universities are […]

This month’s Temperature Check survey is now closed. Keep an eye out for next month’s survey! The cloud conversation in ProAV isn’t going anywhere — if anything, it’s heating up. With remote management, diagnostics and interoperability becoming key concerns, cloud-based solutions are taking on a bigger role in the way AV systems are designed, deployed […]

By Steph Beckett and Clara Mello We thought it’d be a good idea to look back at the responses from some of our past Temperature Check surveys this year and give you all a glance at what everyone said. This past March, our survey focused on unified communications and hybrid workspaces. The rAVe team wanted […]

This month’s Temperature Check Survey is now closed. Keep an eye out for next month’s survey! Immersive experiences are popping up everywhere — from hotel lobbies to lecture halls — and we want to know: who’s doing it best, and what tech is making it happen? This month’s Temperature Check dives into the rise of […]

This month’s survey is now closed. For next month’s survey, keep an eye out!  As AV-over-IP continues to evolve, it’s clear that it’s no longer just a buzzword — it’s a key part of many integrators’ design strategies. But how widespread is adoption, really? Are networks still a pain point? And what’s holding some companies […]

This month’s Temperature Check survey is now closed. Keep an eye out for next month’s survey! In AV, good design isn’t just about sleek installs or high-impact visuals — it’s about who gets to experience them fully. This month, we’re checking in on how often inclusivity and accessibility are considered in real-world AV projects. Whether […]

Sustainability is climbing the priority list — but how seriously is the AV industry taking it, really? Are integrators and manufacturers actually putting green practices into play, or is it still more talk than action? This month, we want your take. This survey is now closed. Keep an eye out for the May 2025 Temperature […]

The March 2025 Temperature Check Survey is now closed. Keep an eye out for next month’s survey! Enterprise Connect is just around the corner, which means the industry is gearing up for another round of discussions about the future of UC and hybrid work. While the event will undoubtedly highlight new AI features, platform updates […]

Hi y’all! Today we’re revisiting the results of our December 2024 Temperature Check to take a closer look at the trends, challenges and opportunities shaping the ProAV industry. As part of our year-end survey, we asked professionals to reflect on their 2024 goals, trade show participation, education priorities and emerging technologies. With 64% of respondents […]

It’s FINALLY time to unpack the results of our November Temperature Check. This survey focused on the role of audio quality in creating impactful experiences, the challenges faced in audio solution design, and the growing influence of immersive audio formats like Dolby Atmos. Let’s explore what the experts had to say — this one’s long […]

The temperature check survey for December 2024 is now CLOSED. Keep an eye out for January’s survey! Hi everyone! We’ve made it to our very last Temperature Check Survey of 2024. This was a year of discovery and building anew. We learned about leveraging AI, meeting in new ways and whether or not we’re going […]

October was Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and with the AV industry’s increasing reliance on connected systems, the timing couldn’t have been better. From corporate boardrooms to large-scale event spaces, the security of AV systems has become a pressing issue in the industry. In our October Temperature Check, we asked industry professionals about their experiences with cybersecurity […]

The November 2024 Temperature Check survey is now closed. Keep an eye out for next month’s survey! Audio is of utmost importance in nearly all aspects of the AV industry. We talk a lot about how you can have a meeting with no video, but if you attempt to have one with no audio, you’re […]

The October 2024 Temperature Check survey is now closed. Keep an eye out for next month’s survey! Hi #AVtweeps! There is a chill in the air, the leaves are turning beautiful shades of red, yellow and orange, and coffee shops are churning out pumpkin spice lattes as fast as they can! You know what that […]

As September comes to a close, it’s time to break down the results of our latest Temperature Check. This month, we focused on how prepared industry professionals feel when integrating emerging technologies into their future projects. Let’s dive into the results and see what you all had to say. For our first question, we asked […]

Hey, everyone! Welcome to our Monthly Temperature Check survey. Now that we’re back from CEDIA Expo and CIX 2024, we want to look to the future. In this case, that means we want to look to emerging trends and technologies. We cover these already in our sister publication, LAVNCH [CODE], but for those of you […]

The August 2024 Temperature Check Survey is now closed. Be sure to keep an eye out for next month’s survey! CEDIA Expo 2024 and Commercial Integrator Expo (CIX) 2024 are right around the corner, and that means it’s time to get thinking about resimercial technology. As Gary and I said recently during our CIX Preview […]

July has come to a close, so it’s time to break down the results of another Temperature Check. This month, we wanted to see how you feel about corporate AV technology, like videoconferencing systems, digital signage, security/access control, networked AV, projection and more. Here’s what you all had to say. * those who answered “other” […]

Welcome to the monthly breakdown of our Temperature Check survey. In May, we wanted to ask all of you about InfoComm 2024. Now that the show is over, let’s take a look at your thoughts about the show and its importance to the industry. The first thing we asked you, our readers, is whether or […]

The sun is out, humidity is high and it’s InfoComm season. All that only means one thing … it’s summer time! Between the busy work season, many of us are preparing for concerts, festivals, weddings and more. So let’s talk about the technology that can make all of that happen. Let’s talk about outdoor AV. […]