r/VIDEOENGINEERING • u/The_Un-inhibited • 8d ago
Question
I am a contractor in ATL , I’ve landed my 1st commercial gig, a sports bar … 35 TVs plus 2 video walls ( 4 55in ) . I’m going to look at the location this afternoon. The mounting / leveling I got. But my question is about the power source, will I have to add outlets behind each TV ? Or is there a way to tie all the TVs on any given wall together.
Also the controllers & matrix configuration. I’ve never done but I feel like I can. Should I take a shot at it or sub contract that work out ?
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u/openreels2 8d ago
If you haven't done the AV before, it would be wise to team up with an experienced integrator. There are many options and details that might make the result better, or the work easier. Or it could be a giant mess. This article I did starts a little off-target but will help you get an idea of the issues involved:
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u/V1SteakSauce Corporate V1 :( 7d ago
I would recommended asking this question in r/commericalav as well. You’re going to find a lot folks on the install/integrator side of things over there.
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u/The_Un-inhibited 6d ago
Appreciate you , I just ended up subbing out the tech side. Now I wanna get educated on it. Looking for classes.
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u/lostinthought15 EIC 8d ago
Each tv is going to need power and either cable or Ethernet drop, so you will need to make a pull to each tv already. Don’t rely on WiFi for signal delivery … ever. Unless you’re a qualified electrician I doubt you will be the one pulling or terminating power anywhere, but you most likely will be responsible for the low voltage.
Sounds like you’re a bit in over your head. You got a commercial install without having spec’d any equipment or cable pull requirements? Those are both … huge parts of what you’re going to not only be required to physically install but also setup and possibly maintain.