Broadcastvision Entertainment (https://broadcastvision.com) announces that the BODYCRAFT EXP series 10” and 16” touch screens for their treadmill, bike, and elliptical are now CAB-compatible. This compatibility allows the consoles to operate with ANY cable, satellite, or IPTV set-top box.
The new touch consoles from BODYCRAFT allow users to connect to WiFi and choose from apps such as Chrome, YouTube, Netflix, Hulu, Facebook, Instagram, Disney+, and Prime Video. They can also mirror their phone or tablet via an HDMI adapter or connect devices like an Apple TV, Roku, Firestick, or a cable box. The touchscreen consoles are loaded with nine different fitness tests, including Bruce, Gerkin, WFI, PEB, and all military branches. For more information, visit https://www.BODYCRAFT.com/.
Broadcastvision was a pioneer in developing the CAB (Console Adapter Box) technology, which was first introduced in 2011 and revolutionized the way club owners and exercisers control cable, satellite, and IPTV set-top boxes. The Console Adapter Box (CAB) provides club owners with flexibility, an increased channel lineup, and cost savings of set-top box operation, freeing exercisers from handheld remote controls.
Cardio equipment without built-in entertainment controls can use the Axcess Universal Controller from Broadcastvision Entertainment. The Axcess Controller is the only fitness entertainment controller that offers menu navigation and allows exercisers to operate any cable, satellite, or IPTV set-top boxes in conjunction with any manufacturer’s attached personal viewing screen or touch screen. This eliminates burdensome handheld remote controls and expensive modulation or MDTA Multiplexor systems. Exercisers obtain audio and control the cardio equipment TV screen exclusively through the Axcess Universal Controller.
Broadcastvision is your trusted source for high-quality commercial-grade fitness entertainment products, including AudioFetch (TV audio to Apple and Android smartphones), AudioFetch Express, CAB for cable, satellite, and IPTV set-top box control, Universal Personal Screen Controller, 863MHz/900MHz Wireless, FM Wireless, Large Screen TVs and Mounts, Sound Systems, Digital Signage, Branded Music and Messaging, and Personal Viewing Screens.
Broadcastvision is a pioneer and leading market innovator in the fitness entertainment industry. Visit www.broadcastvision.com or call 888.330.4BVE (4283).
Mark Blake Tel: 888.330.4283 x 102 markb@broadcastvision.com www.broadcastvision.com
After working from home for two years, it can be difficult to get employees back into the office. The convenience and comfort of working from home can oftentimes outweigh the collaboration and communication that comes with being together in one space. And while some companies have vowed to go full-time or remote first, such as Google, Shopify, Quora, US Xpress, Pratt & Whitney, many others are eager to have their staff back in the office environment on a daily basis.
To encourage staff to willingly and enthusiastically come back, these in-person-ready companies are looking for ways to make the experience more enjoyable, more efficient, and safer for everyone. One unique way they can do this is by utilizing a wireless audio streaming system.
Below are five ways that corporate HQs and business offices can use audio over WiFi to improve employee satisfaction and productivity:
1. EMPLOYEE TRAINING SOLUTION
Training is essential to ensuring your employees are prepared to complete their work in the most effective, efficient, and responsible ways. But if they’re unable to hear or understand the training material, they’ll never be able to perform their job responsibilities to the fullest potential. AudioFetch can be used as an assistive listening solution or live translation system to help your staff learn and comprehend better, leading to better job performance.
Scott M from the US Playing Card Company has found AudioFetch to be particularly useful for their employee training: “We used the tour pack [AudioFetch Express for tour application] and it made a world of difference in the training session. Thank you!!”
2. FITNESS TV AUDIO SYSTEM
Many corporate headquarters and larger businesses offer a gym or fitness center that their employees can access at any time. Our audio over WiFi system is a perfect solution for allowing staff to stream gym TV audio to their phones. They don’t have to be tethered to any one piece of cardio equipment; rather, they can move around freely throughout the fitness space and use several machines, all while enjoying (and getting distracted by!) the news, a game, a TV show, or anything else playing in the facility.
3. WIRELESS FACTORY TOUR GUIDE SYSTEM
During tours of factory floors, where conditions can be dangerous and safety is of the utmost importance, it’s imperative that all participants can hear the tour guide clearly. But churning machinery, beeping vehicles, whirring fans, and other loud sounds can easily drown out the audio and potentially put participants at risk and workers at risk.
Our portable tour guide system is an ideal solution, and a great replacement for outdated, unhygienic, and expensive listening devices you may already be using. Tour groups use their own personal smartphones to listen with the AudioFetch app, eliminating the need to purchase, keep track of, maintain and sanitize numerous devices. The app is simple and intuitive for users of any age or expertise, plus it’s free to download with no monthly fees for your business.
4. CONTROLLED MUSIC SYSTEM
Did you know that music can increase your employees’ productivity?! It’s true. Especially for those staff whose tasks are clearly defined and repeated often, such as factory or warehouse workers. Music improves mood, increases concentration, reduces stress, and increases work speed.
AudioFetch can be used to provide multiple music channels to your team to reap these benefits and more. Select channels can be programmed, offering options for varying musical tastes and work styles, while limiting employees’ ability to access the internet and thus get distracted. All employees have to do is download the free AudioFetch app, select their channel of choice, and start listening.
5. EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SOLUTION
Quick action and widespread communication is required during an office fire or other emergency situation. Audio Over WiFi technology can be used to stream emergency instructions to employees on multiple floors and throughout thousands of square footage, allowing your staff to mobilize quickly and efficiently.
Helping your employees, clients, and visitors hear better without distractions or distracting others can increase productivity and enhance the office space, making it a more desirable environment to return to. If you’re ready to get started, contact us to learn more and request a free demo.
Broadcastvision is your trusted source for high-quality commercial-grade fitness entertainment products including AudioFetch (TV audio to Apple and Android smartphones), AudioFetch Express, CAB for cable, satellite, and IPTV set-top box control, Universal Personal Screen Controller, 863MHz / 900MHz Wireless, FM Wireless, Large Screen TVs and Mounts, Sound Systems, Digital Signage, Branded Music and Messaging and Personal Viewing Screens.
Broadcastvision is a pioneer and leading market innovator in the fitness & sports entertainment industry. Visit www.broadcastvision.com or call 888.330.4BVE (4283).
Mark Blake Tel: 888.330.4283 markb@broadcastvision.com www.broadcastvision.com
As cardio equipment becomes more innovative , it’s more important than ever to understand the infrastructure required for a seamless installation and to avoid costly mistakes. Even though the technology is constantly evolving, there are a few critical pieces of knowledge that can save a lot of money in the long term.
Since 2011, cable companies have been evolving how their signal is delivered to cardio equipment. In the past, it was rather simple, but due to cable companies changing to digital, a set-top box is often required for each piece of equipment. You can install a set-top box for each piece of cardio equipment or you can choose a limited number of channels to offer by installing modulating equipment.
The benefits of a cable, satellite or IPTV box for each piece of cardio equipment is that the exerciser will have access to the entire channel line-up that is part of your subscription. To eliminate the battery-operated remote control to change channels on the set-top box, you can purchase console adapter boxes that allow the controls on the console to be used. Most of the cardio equipment brands have updated their technology to allow this control. In contrast to individual cable, satellite & IPTV boxes, a modulated system is usually limited to a number of channels due to the higher hardware and installation costs of the system.
Wiring requirements vary depending on the features available on the cardio equipment, but there are generally three things that could be required; Internet, TV signal, and IR control (for controlling set-top boxes). If you are building a new club or upgrading your existing club, the ideal wiring set up would be one COAX and three CAT6 cables to each piece of cardio equipment. This may seem like a lot of cables so let’s define it further.
COAX is used for sending the TV signal and there is still a large percentage of cardio equipment and set-top boxes that rely on this connection. There is talk that CAT6 will eventually replace COAX cable but, in order for this to happen, the cardio equipment must have an HDMI input. If your cardio equipment is going to have internet, and your club will have more than eight to ten pieces of cardio, then hardwiring using a CAT6 cable is recommended. The other CAT6 cable would be used to control a cable, satellite or IPTV box if you choose to locate the set-top box away from the cardio equipment.
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COAX cable – Used for TV signal if the cardio equipment does not have HDMI inputs.
CAT6 – Used with an extender for TV signal if the cardio equipment has HDMI inputs.
CAT6 – Used for Internet if the cardio equipment has internet capability.
CAT6 – Used with a console adapter box to control a cable or satellite box when it’s located away from the cardio equipment.
If you don’t have the ability to run the number of cables as noted above, then your option is to purchase an extender that would allow for multiple types of signal to be sent through a single CAT6 cable. These extenders range in price depending on the length of the run and the number of signal types you are pushing through a CAT6 cable.
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