How We Find Our Favorite Songs- Today’s Top Music Streaming Services

With all the music streaming services available, buying music individually (by the song or album) has become an outdated (and costly) way of listening to music. You can buy a CD for $10, buy a song from iTunes or a similar service for $1-$2 each, OR pay a small monthly fee to have unlimited access to all the music you love. Most people today are choosing the latter. With music streaming services taking over the audio world, we broke down the top streaming services and the advantages of each.

Spotify Premium- Standard:$9.99/Month, Family (up to 6 users):$14.99/Month, Student:$4.99/Month (30-Day Free Trial Available)

For nearly ten years, Spotify has been the top music streaming service in the world. With a user friendly interface and virtually all popular music available (over 30 million songs) this service has been difficult to beat. Its features allow you to create your own playlists from all of their available songs, add any of these songs to your own music library, and listen to pre-made playlists under a vast number of categories. Thanks to this service and their access to every song at any time, my kids don’t even understand the concept of buying music. Spotify also adds new music and playlists every week, showing you personalized playlists based on your preferences, making it a top choice for new music discovery. Spotify also offers a free version of the service, but you will hear ads, and can only listen to music on shuffle or hear pre-made playlists in the order they were created.

Apple Music – Standard:$9.99/Month, Family (up to 6 users):$14.99/Month, Student:$4.99/Month (3-Month Free Trial Available)

Since its launch in June of 2015, Apple Music has gained rapid popularity, reaching more than half of Spotify’s paying users in under two years. With a similar strategy as Spotify, Apple Music gives you access to the entire iTunes library (over 40 million songs), and allows you to add any songs to your library (which includes those songs in your personal iTunes library from before you started paying for the service). The service also allows you to create your own playlists as well as create a list as you listen by adding songs to your “up next” queue. Apple Music also includes curated playlists (although slightly limited when compared to Spotify) and a radio-style service, called Beats 1. Beats 1 plays music on live radio shows hosted by world class DJ’s, as well as generic Pandora style stations (see Pandora below) based on specific genres. Apple Music also has a “For You” tab, which allows you to discover new music based on your preset preferences. Apple Music does not offer a free version of their service, but their 3-month free trial allows users to get a true feel for the service before deciding whether or not they want to pay for the service.

SoundCloud- Go: $4.99/Month, Go+: $9.99/Month (30-Day Free Trial Available)

SoundCloud has been a favorite for those who want to discover music from smaller artists whose work has not made it on bigger services like Apple Music and Spotify. One feature that differentiates SoundCloud from the rest of these services is that it allows anyone to upload their own music, making it easier than ever before for emerging artists to be discovered. With their new paid service, SoundCloud Go, users can now hear more music from big name artists, which are often blocked with the free version. (SoundCloud Go offers 120 million songs, Go+ offers 150 million). With either paid service, users can also listen offline and without any ads.

Pandora- Plus: $4.99/Month, Premium: $9.99/Month (30-Day Free Trial Available)

Pandora allows you to create stations based off your favorite artists, songs, and genres. The service then plays songs based off of the station, and when you “thumb up” or “thumb down” songs, your stations begin to customize to play the type of music you will enjoy. I choose Pandora when I want to listen to music for an extended period of time without having to pick every song on my own. After using the service for years, I can just click on a station and have confidence that I will hear a mix of songs I like every time. Pandora has added two tiers of paid subscriptions to their service. Pandora Plus allows you to listen ad free, replay tracks, and listen to your three favorite stations offline. Pandora Premium allows you all the features of Pandora Plus, as well as unlimited offline listening, the abilities to search and play songs on demand, and create customized playlists.

SiriusXM- Select: $15.99/Month, All Access: $19.99/Month, Mostly Music: $10.99/Month (2-Month Free Trial Available)

SiriusXM is an ad free radio style service. The different price ranges will simply limit the number of channels available. Their channels range from a wide variety of music genres to a number of news stations, sports channels, comedy stations, and more. Sirius is a satellite radio service, making it available (especially in a car) at times when other streaming services are not.

Google Play Music- Standard: $9.99/Month, Family: $14.99/Month (up to 6 users)Google Play Music has many of the same features as Spotify and Apple Music. You can stream or upload any of their 40 million songs, and create your own playlists with their songs. They also have live radio, and curated playlists based on mood. One feature setting this service apart is the ability of users to upload up to 50,000 of their own songs. These can be added to your personal library and playlists. In addition, with a Google Play Music subscription, YouTube Red is included. This service from YouTube allows you to watch videos ad free, and watch offline. The service also gives you access to a number of original shows only available with YouTube Red.

Depending on the type of listening you prefer, all of these services have their advantages. With a subscription to any of these services, you will have all the music you could ask for anywhere you go. All are available through the Sonos app, making them easy to use in your home audio system. Sonos is the best way to connect audio together throughout your home, and allow you to control the music in every room of your home together or individually. To read more on planning a house music system, click here.

To see how all of these services work or to try them yourself, come into our office and test them out first hand! If you want to see the difference whole home audio can make in your home or to compare these different streaming services, give us a call or set up a meeting!

(415)456-7000

Custom Restaurant Audio/Video Solutions

Marin County, Sonoma County & San Francisco

Our custom installations are sure to entertain your customers by offering the best selection of sports, music, and entertainment. Whether you’re looking for in-ceiling, in-wall or outdoor speakers, distributed music systems or professionally installed HDTVs, SoundVision has a solution that will meet your budget and exceed your expectations. With an automated and fully customizable lighting and audio system, managers can cultivate different moods for their restaurant depending on the time of day or the individual room – from relaxing to romantic to a more high energy atmosphere.

Ultra High-Definition TVs

SoundVision provides TVs of the utmost quality. Make your restaurant the go-to spot to watch the days biggest game with Ultra High-Definition TVs mounted above your bar or around the restaurant. To set the mood in the dining area show off a cackling fire on the beautiful video display during dinner. Your Ultra HD TVs give you the ability to create different atmospheres at different times to change the look and feel at any given time through a simple interface.

Commercial Audio Systems

Our custom audio solutions allow you to play whatever you wish throughout your entire restaurant, whether it be projecting the big game, playing upbeat music in the foyer to attract those passing by or subtle background music during an evening dinner.

Both indoor and outdoor speakers are extremely discrete and can be installed in ceilings and walls. Our audio systems are virtually invisible keeping your interior decor and landscaping in tact. We offer a variety of control options from wall-mounted volume controls to wireless touchpanels or through your smart phone.

SONOS Wireless Music System

With a SoundVision audio system you can break up your restaurant into different zones, so the entrance, patio, dining area, bathroom and bar could all be playing at varied volumes and even on different stations if you choose to do so. We recommend the Sonos Wireless Hi-Fi System, the best music system to date.

Not only does it allow you to play what you want in whichever room, you are able to play from a variety of different sources including your iTunes library, satellite radio, Pandora, Spotify and other music apps.

The Sonos app allows you to fully control your audio in each room individually or grouped together from the app on your phone, tablet or computer.

Business Music App

Control your music through Sonos with new music app, Mood:Mix, the music app curated specifically for business owners. Mood Mix allows you to add certain playlists/genres to your mix, determine how often they are played, and schedule mixes for certain times during the day. This app gives you total control of your restaurant by allowing you to set the atmosphere and create the vibe you want to project to adequately satisfy your guests and keep them coming back for more!

Commercial Lighting & Shade Control

Lighting is crucial for setting the ambiance in your restaurant or bar. SoundVision can fully automate your lighting and shading any way you want. Using Lutron you are able to put your lights on a schedule to turn on and off at set times or dim in specified rooms for a more intimate feel. You can automate motorized shades on the same schedule to let more or less light on depending on the mood. Make the restroom and office lights automated so they only turn on when the room is in use for convenience and energy saving. At closing time, make it easy with a simple “all-off” button to control every light

Surveillance Cameras and Security Alarms

SoundVision connects and secures your entire location by integrating our top of the line security products into other automated systems. Our security and surveillance systems allow you to double check the restaurant is locked, arm the alarm and check the live feed of surveillance cameras around the restaurant.

These systems are all easily controlled from anywhere using your smartphones and tablets, providing instant notifications in case of emergency and total control.

Séura Mirror TVs

A mirror TV demands attention from your guests with its one of a kind elegance. A TV mirror works beautifully in restaurants, bars, bathrooms or in lobbies. In bathrooms guests never have to miss a minute of the big game or in the restaurant have the daily news playing during breakfast and then vanishing to an elegant mirror in the evening to preserve the ambiance of your dining room. Séura also offers waterproof and outdoor weatherproof TV options.

Find out more about Séura TVs on our Séura Brand page.

Remote Monitoring and Control via Internet, Smartphones and Tablets

SoundVision brings you the ability to control your office’s entertainment systems, HVAC, security cameras, lighting and more from anywhere through your iPhone or tablet.

Click to find out more about other commercial solutions:

Custom Winery & Vineyard Audio/Video Solution

Professional Conference Room & Boardroom Audio/Video Solutions

Call us today at (415) 456-7000 to set up a consultation and check out our showroom so we can get you exactly what you need to transform your current restaurant or create an entirely new experience!

SoundVision is available to install custom audio & video solutions in your restaurant, bar, cafe, nightclub or commercial venue in the Northern Bay Area including, San Francisco, Marin, Sausalito, Tiburon, Belvedere, Mill Valley, Corte Madera, Greenbrae, Larkspur, Ross, Kentfield, San Anselmo, Fairfax, San Rafael, Napa, Novato, Calistoga, Saint Helena, Petaluma, Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park, Windsor, Cotati, Cloverdale, Healdsburg, Sonoma, Berkeley, Piedmont.

Conference Rooms & Boardrooms A/V Solutions

Marin County, Sonoma County & San Francisco

SoundVision offers the most advanced technology and control for your boardrooms, conference rooms, meeting rooms, lecture rooms, auditoriums or corporate training rooms. Our systems are high-end, easy to use and help enhance collaboration increasing the over all productivity of your team.

Presentation Systems

Add style and functionality to your executive boardrooms & conference rooms with a state of the art presentation system and projector screen to display your work and share with teammates on a much larger scale.

Corporate Lighting Control

Control lights in multiple zones from wall-mounted keypads, in-wall touchpanels or wirelessly from your smartphone or tablet so you never have to get out of your seat. Set your lights to turn on only when the room is occupied, they will automatically turn on as you enter the room and fade off when the room no longer senses any movement.

Video Conferencing

SoundVision’s state of the art video conferencing systems give you the ability to be face to face with clients business partners all over the world. Adding a sufficient video conferencing system allows you to increase efficiency and productivity while reducing travel costs.

Conference Room Total Control

A single URC remote to control your HDTV, projector screen and all of your audio needs programmed by our professional programmers customized for all of your specific businesses needs.
A Flip-Up panel can be custom built into your conference table for HDMI, Ethernet, stereo audio, USB and power outlets access, so anyone can connect a personal device to share with the team without uploading it to a separate system. The Flip-Up panel opens with a single touch and when not in use fits in perfectly with the table, keeping all wiring out of sight.

Motorized Shades

Motorized shading systems provide a clean and elegant finish to your office windows. Ultra quiet & available in hundreds of different styles, SoundVision’s commercial window shading systems allow you to optimize both daylight & electric light; saving energy and creating a more productive & comfortable environment. When you control how much daylight comes in through your office windows you rely less on thermostats, saving electricity and lowering your bills.

Wired and Wireless Networking

Our designers will work with you to develop a wiring plan that is not only ready for the demands of today’s network devices, like smartphones, video conferencing systems, tablets, laptops, etc., but will also be ready for you in the future as technology (and your business) continues to advance.

Call us today at (415) 456-7000 to set up a consultation and discuss your vision. Come check out our showroom and SoundVision’s very own conference room and we can provide you exactly what you need to transform your current conference room into a hub of productivity.

SoundVision is available to install custom audio & video solutions in your professional boardroom, conference rooms, training rooms, classrooms or meeting rooms in the Northern Bay Area including, San Francisco, Marin, Sausalito, Tiburon, Belvedere, Mill Valley, Corte Madera, Greenbrae, Larkspur, Ross, Kentfield, San Anselmo, Fairfax, San Rafael, Napa, Novato, Calistoga, Saint Helena, Petaluma, Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park, Windsor, Cotati, Cloverdale, Healdsburg, Sonoma, Berkeley, Piedmont.

Outdoor Speakers for Summer

Now that the sun’s out it’s time to take advantage of the beautiful Bay Area weather and upgrade your outdoor speaker system for the ultimate outdoor experience. SoundVision offers a variety of different types of speaker systems that look great and provide an amazing listening experience for your next outdoor BBQ. Our top performing outdoor speakers will fit nicely with any décor or blend in for a more discreet look with the same sound experience.

Landscape speakers have many different styles and are a sleek option that can be placed with in your landscaping, pathways, poolside or even installed in a nearby tree. Additionally you can chose to add a buried sub-woofer to improve the full-bodied sound.

Outdoor Landscape Sub-woofer and Speakers

Wall-mounted speakers offer a sleek look that can be added to the outside of your home or outdoor structure. They come in white or black and the white can be painted to match your home.

Wall-mounted Speakers

Outdoor rock speakers are an affordable, yet durable solution to add music to your outdoor areas. If you want your speakers to go unnoticed they are able to blend in the background for a less obtrusive look.

Outdoor Rock Speakers blend seamlessly with their surroundings.

To deliver music to your outdoor speakers, a Sonos amplified zone player is your best bet. Sonos will allow you full control of your music from anywhere in your home or yard right from your smartphone or tablet. Sonos even allows you to play different stations in every room! Check out our blog post highlighting the most convenient features of the Sonos player here!

Until next time,

Scott Sullivan
SoundVision, Inc.
415-456-7000

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SoundVision designs and installs media and audio systems for Residential, Commercial, Home, Business, Corporate, Restaurants and Hotels.

Areas served are: San Francisco, Marin, Sausalito, Tiburon, Belvedere, Mill Valley, Corte Madera, Greenbrae, Larkspur, Ross, Kentfield, San Anselmo, Fairfax, San Rafael, Novato, Napa, Calistoga, Oakville, Rutherford, Yountville, Saint Helena, Petaluma, Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park, Windsor, Cotati, Cloverdale, Healdsburg, Sonoma, Berkeley, Piedmont.

Custom Winery & Vineyard Audio/Video Solutions

Marin, Sonoma & Napa County

From small boutique wineries to larger estates, our custom A/V installations provide the perfect ambiance for your visitors. With a commercial audio system, high quality indoor and outdoor speakers, High-Definition TV displays, automated lighting displays all fully integrated giving you the utmost control from your smart phone or table.

All audio and video solutions are fully customizable, your music can differ room to room; louder volume through the landscape speakers outside and more relaxing tunes in your tasting room. All A/V options can be tailored to fit your preferences and budget providing the ultimate opportunity to turn your winery or vineyard into the ideal wedding destination.

Commercial Video Distribution

Imagine being able to beautifully display the region and vineyards where your grapes are grown as you walk guests through the tasting experience. SoundVision offers the latest audio and video technology. Our lineup of ultra high-definition TV displays are a great fit for meeting & tasting rooms. We install all supporting equipment together in a back room out of sight so it’s easy to use, but doesn’t interfere with your existing aesthetics.

Commercial Audio Systems

Our custom audio solutions allow you to play music throughout your entire estate. You can do this with your iTunes library satellite radio or stream from music apps like Pandora or Spotify with a Sonos wireless system. Set different music and volumes for the different rooms and outdoor areas, or keep it all the same. Both indoor and outdoor speakers are extremely discrete and can be installed in ceilings and walls, or a number of outdoor speakers that blend seamlessly with your landscaping while providing the highest quality sound. We offer a variety of control options from wall-mounted volume controls to wireless touchpanels or your mobile phone or tablet. Perfect for tasting rooms and outdoor events.

Commercial Networking

Our designers will work with you to develop a wiring plan that is not only ready the demands of today’s network devices, like smartphones, video conferencing equipment, tablets, laptops, DVD players, TVs, etc., but will also be ready for you in the future as technology continues to advance.

Surveillance Cameras and Security Alarms

SoundVision connects and and secures your entire estate by integrating our top of the line security products into other automated systems. These systems can all be easily controlled from anywhere using your smartphones and tablets and allow you to view surveillance cameras, giving you instant feedback and total control.

Remote Monitoring and Control via Internet, Smartphones and Tablets

SoundVision brings you the ability to control the entertainment systems, HVAC, lighting, alarm system and view surveillance footage from anywhere through your iPhone or tablet allowing you peace of mind and total control of your system.

Call us today at (415) 456-7000 to set up a consultation and check out our showroom so we can get you exactly what you need to transform your current winery or create an entirely new experience!

Click to find out more about other commercial solutions:

Custom Restaurant Audio/Video Solution

Professional Conference Room & Boardroom Audio/Video Solutions

SoundVision is available to install custom audio & video solutions in your winery, vineyard, cellar, tasting room or commercial venue in the Northern Bay Area including, San Francisco, Marin, Sausalito, Tiburon, Belvedere, Mill Valley, Corte Madera, Greenbrae, Larkspur, Ross, Kentfield, San Anselmo, Fairfax, San Rafael, Napa, Novato, Calistoga, Saint Helena, Petaluma, Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park, Windsor, Cotati, Cloverdale, Healdsburg, Sonoma, Berkeley, Piedmont.

Commercial Systems

SoundVision installs commercial systems in the San Francisco, Marin, Napa, Sonoma, Berkeley and Piedmont areas. We offer services to Wineries, Medical Offices, Restaurants, Conference Rooms and more.

Some of our commercial clients include 2K Sports, Hilltop Restaurant, Willis Lease, Marin Country Club, Meadow Club, Ghilotti Brothers, Lotus Restaurant, Enterprise Events Group, Sportsmart, Monitise, Brick and Bottle, Bank of Marin, Restoration Hardware, Tiburon Peninsula Club, Mill Valley City Hall and One Market, Fog City Diner and more.

SoundVision’s Custom Commercial Systems:

Past Commercial Clients:

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Restoration Hardware

Ghilotti Construction

2K Sports

Enterprise Events Group

Tiburon Peninsula Club

Hilltop Restaurant

Brick & Bottle

Mill Valley City Hall

Bank of Marin

Marin Country Club

Eugene Burger Management Corporation

Mill Valley Tennis Club

Monitise

Lotus Kitchen

E&O Asian Kitchen

Willis Lease

Pain & Rehabilitative Consultants Medical Group

SportsMark

Complete Home Automation

Home automation can range from basic timers that control lights, to fully integrated systems controlled by a master processor, and there are a lot of options in between.
“Complete Home Automation” Systems can control some or all of the following systems:

Lights
Motorized shades
Motorized windows
Music
Media/TV
Alarm
Surveillance
Heating/Cooling
Pools/Spa
Access Control

In the ‘90s home automation systems were complex, expensive and somewhat unreliable. The category was dominated by companies like Crestron and AMX. These systems required special programming and very skilled designers and installers to engineer and implement them. We used to have to sell and install large touchscreens, then train customer on how to use them

In the early 2000’s the equipment evolved and got more reliable, but the systems were still very costly, as well as engineering and programming intensive. New manufacturers, including Savant and Control 4 introduced systems that were easier to design, deploy and program. These new systems gained traction, but some still had reliability issues and they still had significant costs.

The birth of the iPad changed everything for the 2010s. Now customers already own their own large touchpanels (iPads), they do not need training on how to use them, and they are used to jumping from app to app.

This has allowed new manufacturers to develop app based control systems. These systems are easy to use, relatively inexpensive, and they have gotten very reliable. Here are some of our favorites:

Lighting Control – Lutron’s Homeworks QS and Radio RA2 systems offer control of lights, motorized shades and HVAC (Heating/Cooling) with an easy to use app, as well as elegant keypads for local control.

The systems save energy by giving you the ability to control the lighting and shades throughout your home or in a single room. The systems can turn off all standby power to small appliances when not in use. All lights can be controlled through an “all off” button upon leaving your home in case a light was forgotten to ensure your energy savings. Customers can also benefit from direct security and alarm integration, when not home temperature is turned off and lights and shades are adjusted so home appears occupied. If there is an intruder all lights are turned on, shades rise and the outside lights flash.

Imagine arriving home disarming the alarm, your lights turn on automatically, the shades rise and the temperature adjusted to the desired preset; automation at its finest!

Music Systems – Sonos is the category leader with app based music systems that allow you to choose any room or group of rooms, and play any music from any device on the network or stream music from popular online sources like Pandora, Spotify, Sirius/XM and many other online providers.

Media/TV – URC, Crestron, Savant, Logitech, Control 4 and many others offer universal remote controls that also provide smartphone or tablet apps to control TVs and media systems.

Alarm – Honeywell has it’s Total Connect app that provides simple control of your alarm system, including remote arm/disarm as well as email or text notifications.

Surveillance – IC Realtime, Axis, Panasonic and others have created surveillance cameras and video recorders that can be accessed via apps to get real-time video on smartphones and tablets, from anywhere in the world.

Heating/Cooling – Nest has revolutionized this category with inexpensive smart thermostats and smoke/CO detectors that live on the WiFi network and are controllable with their free app.

Pool/Spa – Pentair has a network enabled pool/spa control system and associated app that allows for control from anywhere.

Access Control – Siedle has a new app based intercom system that allows users to see who is at the door, have 2 way communication and unlock the door. Savant, Crestron and Control 4 systems also include this feature.

If you prefer a single app, Savant, Crestron and Control 4 Systems allow users the ability to control multiple systems with a single customizable interface.

We have these systems setup in our office, let us know if you want to come and see what system is best for you.

Until next time,

Scott Sullivan
SoundVision, Inc.
415-456-7000

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SoundVision designs and installs systems for Residential, Commercial, Home, Business, Corporate, Restaurants and Hotels.

Who Buys Music?

Buying music has become a thing of the past. We moved from CDs to purchasing songs off the internet, but even downloading songs from iTunes has become outdated when you have access to nearly any and every song through the internet. With the availability of music streaming websites and apps it is no longer as essential to physically own your music as it once was.

Pandora offers users the possibility to chose a song or artist and the site will generate a playlist of recommended songs that are similar to their selection. Users give positive or negative feedback of the recommended songs so the website can further customize itself to their liking, providing a personal experience catered to their selected genre, song or mood.

Spotify is another popular music streaming website that entails even more capabilities than Pandora. Spotify allows users access to full albums and the ability to create and share their personal playlists with friends.

Concert Vault is an app that allows users access to live concert recordings from the 1960’s to today. iHeartRadio is an internet radio platform that gives access to over 800 radio stations across the US. Songza is another music streaming site that provides professionally made playlists based on activities, moods or themes.

These websites (and plenty more) help provide a seamless listening experience for users with endless possibilities no matter what your taste in music is. All of the applications are fully integrated with Sonos technology to bring the full listening experience to your home, and of course playing from your own music library is always an option.

Come by our office and see how easy it is to get any music in any room of the home!

Until next time,

Scott Sullivan
SoundVision
415-456-7000

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SoundVision designs and installs systems for Residential, Commercial, Home, Business, Corporate, Restaurants and Hotels.

Home Office Media System

The Gantz Family Vineyard in Santa Rosa hired SoundVision to design and install a media system.

The system would be installed in a new building on the property. This enabled us to pre-wire for the TV, speakers and jacks for the various media outlets required for this system.

The Gantz’ wanted a media system that would incorporate a Blu-Ray DVD player, Apple TV, Sony Playstation, and Comcast Cable. The system would also double as their whole-room and outdoor music system.

A new building was built as their home office. This is the room where we installed the a/v media system.

Speakers were inconspicuously placed under the awning of the patio, for those times when outdoor music is desired. This is a great option that enables the client to listen to the television sound, or music sound from their Sonos music system.

The client wanted a big screen HDTV with great sound in an easy to use system. The project included a Samsung ultra-thin 60″ LED 1080p television. All of the cables come out of the wall directly behind the TV, hiding all wiring which makes for the cleanest looking installation.

In-wall speakers enhance the sound while blending in with the room’s decor.

All equipment is located inside a custom cabinet that was provided by the client. Standard remotes work by infrared line of site, which means the remote has to ‘SEE’ the equipment. One of the most notable conveniences of a SoundVision system, is that we incorporate radio frequency [RF] control of all devices in the system. This enables us to install equipment behind closed doors. You no longer have to point the remote at the component in order for it to work.

The top shelf holds the RF devices, Blu-Ray DVD player and Panamax power conditioner. The middle shelf holds the Apple TV and Comcast equipment. The bottom shelf holds the Integra Surround Sound Receiver.

Rear In-Wall speakers [not pictured], round out this fabulous 5.1 surround sound system. The completed system is powerful, entertaining and extremely easy to use with the included URC universal remote control.

We look forward to hearing all about your media system needs.

Until next time,

Scott Sullivan
SoundVision, Inc.
415-456-7000

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Home Theater, Media Systems, Multi-Room Audio, Home Automation, Lighting Control, Motorized Shades, Climate Control, Surveillance Cameras, Home Networking, Central Vacuum, Systems Integration, Automation, Audio, Video, Lighting, Integration, Speakers, Security, Surveillance, Media Servers, Cloud Streaming.

San Francisco, Marin, Sausalito, Tiburon, Belvedere, Mill Valley, Corte Madera, Greenbrae, Larkspur, Ross, Kentfield, San Anselmo, Fairfax, San Rafael, Novato, Napa, Calistoga, Oakville, Rutherford, Yountville, Saint Helena, Petaluma, Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park, Windsor, Cotati, Cloverdale, Healdsburg, Sonoma, Berkeley, Piedmont.

Conference Center Bank Of Marin

SoundVision has designed and installed a multi-screen, multimedia training system at Bank Of Marin’s Novato headquarters.

There are four 80″ HDTV monitors used in this system. All four screens can share a single source [as in these images], or display separate sources, with each showing a unique source such as a laptop, Cable TV, Blu-Ray DVD or streaming media from online sources.

Single source, four screen display is achieved via cable runs from the server room, where we have installed an Intellix HDMI over Cat6 HD video distribution system. The system is controlled by a Crestron processor that is wired to keypads next to each TV. The keypads allow simple source selection, where users can choose between a PC input, DVD Player or cable TV. There is also an iPad interface that allows the user to send any audio/video source to multiple TVs.

System control is possible via the in-wall iPad with customized SoundVision software, or with keypads near each TV that enable the user to select which source they wish to view.

We worked closely with the builder and architect to make sure the monitors fit elegantly into the millwork. We have also wired in-floor network jacks throughout the space for trainees to connect to the local network. The room features 24 in-ceiling speakers for speech reinforcement using wireless microphones, and the speaker system is also used for the multimedia presentations.

The end result was a very clean and easy to use system that allows the bank to use the room as one large space, or partition it into four separate areas.

We really enjoyed working with the Bank of Marin staff, along with Rempe construction and Daniel MacDonalrd Architecture to design and build this great addition.

Scott Sullivan
SoundVision, Inc.
415-456-7000

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Audio

How We Find Our Favorite Songs- Today’s Top Music Streaming Services

Restaurant A/V

Custom Restaurant Audio/Video Solutions

Marin County, Sonoma County & San Francisco

Ultra High-Definition TVs

Commercial Audio Systems

SONOS Wireless Music System

Business Music App

Commercial Lighting & Shade Control

Surveillance Cameras and Security Alarms

Séura Mirror TVs

Remote Monitoring and Control via Internet, Smartphones and Tablets

Professional Conference Rooms

Conference Rooms & Boardrooms A/V Solutions

Marin County, Sonoma County & San Francisco

Presentation Systems

Corporate Lighting Control

Video Conferencing

Conference Room Total Control

Motorized Shades

Wired and Wireless Networking

Outdoor Speakers for Summer

Winery A/V Systems

Custom Winery & Vineyard Audio/Video Solutions

Marin, Sonoma & Napa County

Commercial Video Distribution

Commercial Audio Systems

Commercial Networking

Surveillance Cameras and Security Alarms

Remote Monitoring and Control via Internet, Smartphones and Tablets

Commercial Systems

SoundVision’s Custom Commercial Systems:

Past Commercial Clients:

Complete Home Automation

Who Buys Music?

Home Office Media System

Conference Center Bank Of Marin