The Vision
When organizations lack sufficient medium or large-sized meeting rooms, small meeting spaces can be combined using low latency AV transmission and collaborative tools.
HDMI-connected displays deliver the highest quality video for delegates in adjoining rooms
Professional cameras and audio equipment can be used at full quality, connecting meeting rooms with the best possible AV experience
Unified communication tools can be integrated with installed AV to provide interactive services, real-time text chat, and file sharing
Wireless sharing hardware reduces cable clutter and engages multiple delegates as presenters
The average conference camera cannot capture everyone in the conference room, and the picture quality is not good
The Technology
1. Automatic tracking cameras
Lumens VC-TR1 features intelligent tracking and framing modes to deliver autonomous video production, with all delegates in view.
2. One click screen sharing
Barco ClickShare offers instant screen sharing
Delegates can instantly switch between laptops
Wireless technology eliminates cable clutter and reduces setup time
3. Full-room audio coverage
Patented Microphone Mist technology fills rooms with thousands of virtual microphones so voices are picked up everywhere
4. Central control management
A Crestron control system manages all connected devices
Manages the HDMI matrix switch to synchronize displays across multiple rooms
Flexible use of meeting spaces in single room mode or combination room mode
How the System Works
The organization has two adjoining meeting rooms. These can be used independently from one another or combined into a single space using AV technology.
Master Room
The Touch panel in the master room can determine whether the room is in single or combined mode.
Single Room Mode
The Touch panel controls local source routing for the master room to switch between CX-30 and the camera inputs.
Combined Room Mode
The Touch panel will control source routing in both rooms and override the Crestron RMC3 controller in the slave room. Using the touch panel, users can route any CX-30 device to any room in any possible combination.
Slave Room
Single Room Mode
The Touch panel controls local source routing for the master room to switch between CX-30 and the camera inputs.
Combined Room Mode
The switch in the slave room is bypassed. Control of the system is managed from the touch panel in the master room.
A graduate of DeVry Institute of Technology, Doug has been in the Technology industry since 1976 and actively oversees Fearing’s daily operations. Along with his wife, Lois, and three others, Doug started Fearing’s in a 600 square-foot facility in Portage, Wisconsin. In the 25 years since, the company has grown to over 30 employees with offices in Madison and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Doug likes to say he’s a “TV Technician with a dream� going back to his history with the family’s original business-Fearing’s TV and Appliance.
Doug values time with family, watersports, hiking, snowshoeing and skiing. In addition to being a devoted member of his church, Doug serves as Board President for Kinship Mentoring of Columbia County, Board member of Schools for Haiti and Scripture Chair of the Gideons-Portage camp.
A graduate of MATC, Lois oversees Fearing’s daily book keeping along with various HR responsibilities.
Along with Doug, Lois is deeply connected to community outreach, serving as a Board member and Fundraising Committee Chairperson for Kinship Mentoring of Columbia County. She also serves on the Schools for Haiti Fundraising committee. In addition, Lois’ ongoing passion and commitment to provide care for the elderly comes from her 10-year history of working in a Reedsburg, Wisconsin Nursing home.
Lois enjoys singing, hiking, sunny days on the pontoon, and spending time with her 4 grandchildren.
Ehren drives Fearing’s technology by continually seeking out trends to enhance capabilities while supporting Sales, Engineering and Installation teams. Throughout his years with Fearing’s, Ehren’s talent and vision have joined forces to create a wide variety of projects and strategic solutions that exceed expectation.
Ehren loves music, family time, movies, nature, sustainability efforts and electric vehicles.
With 10 years with Fearing’s and over twice that long in the industry, Ben continues to lead, coordinate, and develop the Commercial AV team.
By consistently delivering an outstanding experience and outcome, Ben contributes to the Fearing’s legacy of long-lasting partnerships that truly make a difference. Whatever the Commercial AV need may be, Ben and team deliver at the highest level.
Ben is an avid fisherman and photographer. He enjoys coaching his sons and other youth.
Chris has been with Fearing’s for 20 years and in the industry for over 2 decades. As a Certified leader in Sales Acceleration and trained in EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating Systems), Chris successfully utilizes his skills to lead the Fearing’s Salesforce. Chris and team are motivated and driven to develop new client partnerships while continuing to reinforce loyal long-term relationships with ongoing Service excellence.
Married for 19 years with 3 children, Chris enjoys skiing, hiking, fishing, boating, hunting, camping and golf. He’s also been actively involved as a Youth Football and Softball coach for his family and others.
