are being swapped out for wireless systems and in-ear monitors (IEMs),” Tarpley said. “In the video realm, video walls or LED walls, are becoming the standard, increasingly replacing traditional projec- tors and screens.” “Companies and entities
a “constant balancing act.” “All potential or active projects are normally in a different status or phase,” Smart said. “After a project has been approved and we wait for product and mate- rials to arrive, the project is in the hands of our sup- port and procurement team and less on the project manager. While a system is being installed, the bulk of the work is being performed by the installation techs and less so from others. As one project is ramping down, another is ramping up like an assembly line. Multiple projects are always happening at the same time, each in their own status that require attention from different team members.” TAILORING YOUR SOLUTIONS For Tarpley Music, the path to becoming a regional leader in AVL installations began
decades ago, long before AV integration became an industry buzzword. With deep roots in Texas and longstanding relation- ships with churches across the state, Tar- pley began offering installation services in the late 1980s and early 1990s, just as many houses of worship began modern- izing their sound systems and embracing new technology. “In the early 1990s, we made the de- cision to create a separate division from our music retail operations,” Tarpley said. “We felt this distinction was necessary to clearly demonstrate our capability and understanding of AVL clients’ needs.” That decision led to the formation of Tarpley Media Systems, a branch of the business focused exclusively on delivering professional AV solutions. Tarpley’s service area stretches wide, from the Oklahoma Panhandle to south of Waco, Texas, east to the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area, and west to New Mex-
are meeting and collaborating online more than ever before,” Ted Brown Music’s Hergesheimer added. “The demand for high-quality systems to aid in how people and entities interact in person and online is more prevalent than ever. Classrooms become ‘smart classrooms,’ with more technology being integrated into the learning environment.” Behind the scenes, Ted Brown Music’s in- stallation team maintains a fast-paced schedule of overlapping projects, all in various stages of completion. Technician supervisor Joseph Smart said Ted Brown Music’s projects are
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