Certain video distribution installations may cause integrators endless headaches, but it doesn’t have to be that way.
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Fred Harding
Fred Harding is in sales and technical support at Industry Tech Sales in Mendota Heights, a full-service distributor of electronic installation hardware. He is a frequent contributor to CE Pro, writing hands-on product reviews and technical tips.
Fred Harding's Recent Articles
Hands On: Atlas IED AM1200 Self-Contained Sound Masking System
Atlas’s AM1200 Sound-Masking system is self-contained amp + speaker combo that drowns out distractions, keeps conversations private.
Oh No, FCC Changes Channels: What to Do With All Those Off-Air Antennas
Get ready to re-scan most off-air TV antennas as new FCC changes force broadcast channels to change frequencies.
And That’s Why 5G Cellular Repeaters Might Take Forever
Fred Harding says the FCC’s auction of 600 MHz spectrum portends a long, capricious road ahead for 5G peripherals like cellphone repeaters.
Hands On: QSC Premium Business Music Solutions Amps, MP-M Series
Fred Harding takes a look at the new Premium Business Music Solutions (PBMS) including the three amplifier options and a series of music and paging mixers.
Deeper Dive into 70v Audio – Speakers, Switchers, Streaming, Sweet Sound
In Part 2 of his 70-volt audio series, Capitol’s Fred Harding expounds on 70v features, options and considerations, including timers, pagers, video conferencing, music licensing, and hybrid 8-Ohm + 70v amps.
70 Volt Audio: Introduction to the Products and Principles
Long the domain of commercial spaces, 70-volt audio systems are making their way into residential applications, with popular home-tech vendors delivering 70v speakers, amps and peripherals.
Revisit All Your Mic and Communications Installs: FCC Auctions Could Kill Them
The latest FCC spectrum auction and T-Mobile win could cause trouble for wireless microphone devices in the 600 MHz band.
Hands On: PulseAudio PA360 Battery-Powered Outdoor Speaker Tower Looks Familiar, Sounds Great
CE Pro contributor Fred Harding of Capitol Sales checks out Puls Audio’s 25-pound PA360, a 2.1-channel indoor/outdoor speaker featuring Bluetooth wireless and 8-hour battery, and looking a lot like another popular outdoor speaker tower.