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Audio Visual Design and Installation

Learn about Audio-Visual Design and Installation’s services and what they can do for your department.

Why choose AVDI?

Audio-Visual Design and Installation (AVDI) provides audiovisual upgrades, design, and maintenance for spaces, such as lecture halls, classrooms, conference rooms, and offices. We offer these services to campus departments via campus recharge, using quality systems designed to fit your budget and space. We also work closely with the IT Services Digital Signage group, which has an increasing number of dynamic screens throughout the UC San Diego campus.

Our main goal is to provide you with excellent service while still efficiently and creatively remodeling your space functionally and professionally.

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Our Services

Needs Assessment

We can help you acquire the necessary equipment that best fits your needs and budget through site visits and user input.

AV System Design, Engineering, & Maintenance

We aim to communicate effectively with architects and AV consultants to identify the key classroom design criteria. As an on-campus integrator, we also provide fast and efficient support and troubleshooting services.

Infrastructure Design

Our goal is to align AV services and design based on the client's budget and room features. We aspire to create constructive solutions that work seamlessly.

Consulting

Effective communication is essential to the proper design and function of media equipment. We work with the user every step of the way.

Bid Document Creation

We can provide detailed proposals as part of a formal bid package.

Projects & Construction Management

Through careful administration and quality supervision, we ensure that the project is completed correctly and in a timely manner.

Installation

As Certified Technology Specialists (CTS), we are qualified to install AV equipment properly utilizing the most recent standards and guidelines.

Commissioning & Programming / Quality Assurance Testing

After installation, thorough testing takes place to ensure that all devices function appropriately.

Three Teams in One

AV Design & Installation

We provide audiovisual upgrades, design, & maintenance for spaces, such as lecture halls, classrooms, conference rooms, and offices, available to all university departments through campus recharge.

Digital Signage

Engage your audience with digital signage. We provide a full-service solution that covers everything from initial consultations to multiple user accounts and custom content.

Classroom Tech Support

Our team designs, installs, maintains and supports over 100 general assignment classrooms and lecture halls. We strive to keep them effective and accessible.

Meet Our Team

We are experienced, reliable, and local

Since 2008, our Audio-Visual Design and Installation (AVDI) team has been an on-campus integrator at UC San Diego. Our skilled team members have many years of experience and a commitment to excellence.

Technology has become a significant part of our daily routine in recent years and has changed the way we interact with others. We provide honest recommendations and perform quality work when installing the best AV equipment for your organization.

 

AVDI Team

Leo Lopez, AV Manager

Andrew Snyder, Programmer

Juan Loera, AV Installer

Armando Cortes, AV Installer

Tom Zust, AV Installer

Rick Kasper, AV Installer

Alvin Angeles, Digital Signage Specialist

Valeria Ayala, Web/Graphic Designer

Architectural Guidelines

General AV Design Guidelines

The following general guidelines have been developed as a tool to aid in the design of new classrooms and for alterations to existing classrooms throughout the UC San Diego campus. 

1. Classroom Considerations

  1. Location
  2. Size
  3. Dimensions
  4. Media system infrastructure 
  5. Acoustics and noise criteria
  6. Chalkboards and whiteboards 

2. Classroom Media Systems and Infrastructure

  1. Audiovisual, cable television, telephone, and telecomm
  2. Window shades
  3. Lighting
  4. Electrical
  5. Projection booths
  6. AV Infrastructure 

3. Media Equipment

  1. Faculty workstation lectern (podium)
  2. Projection screens
  3. Projectors

Further details on the guideline.

Estimated Costs

Pricing Info

Coming soon!

Troubleshooting Tips

Troubleshooting Tips

Try these steps first:

Step 1: Verify your laptop's wifi connection.

Step 2: Ensure that all cables are securely plugged in.

Step 3: Adjust your video and audio settings appropriately on your laptop. 

Step 4: Look for any software updates.

Step 5: Restart your device. 

Step 6: If possible, try using AV system with another device.

Contact Us

For more information, give us a call or send us a quick email.
 
Leo Lopez, AV Manager
phone: (858) 534-8464
email: lel039@ucsd.edu
Note: this page has a friendly URL that's easy to remember: http://blink.ucsd.edu/go/avdesign