AV Consulting
AV Consulting is professional guidance on audio, video, control, lighting, wiring, networking, and technology decisions before or during a project.
AV Consulting, Design & Project Process
Davis AV Consulting terms and planning language for Chicago-area residential and commercial AV projects.
Definition Category
AV Consulting, Design & Project Process
Technology Consultation
Technology Consultation is a discovery meeting or planning process used to understand goals, spaces, budget, pain points, and desired user experience.
Needs Assessment
Needs Assessment is the process of identifying what a client wants to accomplish, who will use the system, and what constraints must be considered.
System Design
System Design is the planned layout of equipment, wiring, controls, user interfaces, sources, speakers, displays, and integration logic.
Scope of Work
Scope of Work is a written description of what will be included, installed, programmed, tested, and delivered in a project.
Site Walkthrough
Site Walkthrough is an on-site review of rooms, walls, ceilings, equipment locations, wiring paths, network conditions, and client goals.
Design Documentation
Design Documentation is drawings, notes, schedules, diagrams, or specifications used to communicate how the system should be installed and supported.
Rack Elevation
Rack Elevation is a layout drawing that shows where equipment will be positioned within an AV or network rack.
Cable Schedule
Cable Schedule is a document that lists cable types, source and destination locations, labels, and installation notes.
Product Specification
Product Specification is the selection and documentation of equipment models, quantities, capabilities, and installation requirements.
Budget Planning
Budget Planning is matching design options and product selections to the client's investment range and priorities.
Phased Installation
Phased Installation is a project approach where the system is installed in stages to match construction, budget, or operational requirements.
Client Training
Client Training is hands-on instruction that shows the client, family, or staff how to use the system confidently.
Commissioning
Commissioning is the final process of testing, configuring, labeling, calibrating, documenting, and confirming the system works as intended.
Upgrade Planning
Upgrade Planning is evaluating existing systems and recommending improvements that can be made now or in future phases.