Article posted on June 26, 2025
Ever encountered that awkward moment in a remote meeting when someone’s voice cuts out, echoes, or just vanishes into a tinny void? The conversation stalls. A question is repeated. Someone apologizes. You politely nod but couldn’t actually hear what they said.
This kind of thing is particularly problematic in the modern world of hybrid work and remote meetings. While it can be frustrating and even embarrassing at times, it can also be costly as a result of miscommunication issues and wasted time.
With the right kind of audio and video conferencing setup, many of these issues can be avoided.
In modern conference rooms, slick displays and polished furniture may impress, but sound is what carries the conversation forward. Without reliable, room-appropriate audio, all the best ideas just get lost in static. And without clear video, it’s difficult to read expressions and connect visually.
People tend to focus on visuals when imagining a high-tech boardroom. But the truth is, visual aids such as HD screens only support the conversation. Audio is the conversation. With clear audio, the nuance, tone, and timing of conversations can enable remote teams to connect on a human level. Video, in turn, adds another crucial layer, allowing for non-verbal cues and a more personal interaction that mimics in-person meetings.
When you’re set up with quality audio and video conferencing technology, you can ensure everyone, whether they’re across the table or across the continent, feels present. These systems build trust and keep meetings efficient, allowing people to focus on the important ideas in discussion.
Without this tech, attendees are distracted and busy fighting the tech, leading to fatigue, frustration, and miscommunication.
A professionally designed and installed audio and video system is a far cry from the standard plug-in-and-pray type of setup. The room shape, ceiling height, and furnishings all affect the acoustics and impact sound quality, which is why tailored solutions matter. Similarly, factors like lighting, camera placement, and display resolution are crucial for optimal video performance.
A carefully considered audio and video conferencing setup, installed by experts like Fearing’s, will account for microphone placement and type, speaker coverage, signal processing, and integration with video systems. When done right, a good system will deliver clarity, directionality, and responsiveness, not just volume. It will also provide crisp, clear visuals, ensuring everyone is seen as well as heard.
The experts at Fearing’s understand that each room needs its own tailored setup. Our systems are designed and tuned to match the space and use case, be it a huddle room, a large boardroom, or a multi-use flex space.
Importantly, we make sure that you’re trained and your system is easy to use. No technical gymnastics required. You just need to walk in, connect, and speak.
Speak to Fearing’s today about upgrading your conference room with an audio and video conferencing system that ensures every voice gets heard clearly and empowers your attendees to show up confidently.
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.
