Services
Audio Visual Consulting & Design
- AV System Design Consulting
- Acoustic Design
- Sound Masking
- Audio Visual System Commissioning
- Technical Assessments & Cost Estimates
- Audio Visual & Control System Programming
- Setup, Configuration & Optimization
- Budget Development
Project Management
At Comtec Associates, our expertise extends beyond design—we offer comprehensive AV project management services to ensure every audio visual installation is executed smoothly, on time, and to specification. We act as the client’s advocate throughout the project lifecycle, bridging the gap between technology, construction, and real-world use.
Our AV project management team oversees all stages of implementation, providing expert guidance from tender evaluation to final commissioning. With a deep understanding of construction environments and complex AV systems, we help clients reduce risk, control costs, and achieve exceptional outcomes.
Our AV Project Management Services Include:
• Audio Visual Installation Project Management
Coordination of AV contractors and trades, ensuring systems are installed correctly, aligned with design intent, and fully functional.
• Tender and Bid Evaluation Support
Independent assessment of AV bids and proposals to confirm scope, value, and compliance with specifications—ensuring the best-fit partner is selected.
• Construction Support & Site Reviews
Ongoing involvement during the construction phase, including site walkthroughs, infrastructure inspections, and drawing reviews to identify issues early and maintain project momentum.
• Final Commissioning & Documentation
Hands-on involvement during system commissioning to verify performance, confirm functionality, and deliver detailed as-built documentation and user training.
Our team brings decades of experience managing AV projects in council chambers, corporate offices, educational facilities, public safety environments, and more. We ensure systems are delivered as designed, with full accountability and a focus on long-term reliability.
Why Choose Comtec Associates for AV Project Management?
• Extensive experience in audio visual project delivery across sectors
• Proven methodology that includes site reviews, punch list verification, and final acceptance testing
• Deep technical knowledge combined with real-world construction expertise
• Objective, vendor-agnostic approach focused solely on the client’s best interests
• Clear documentation, transparent communication, and dependable timelines
• Collaborative relationships with contractors, architects, IT teams, and facility managers
With Comtec Associates managing your AV project, you gain a trusted partner who safeguards quality, manages complexity, and ensures your system performs exactly as intended—from the first drawing to the final sign-off.
Specialized Consulting
- Teams Room Design & Consulting
- Zoom Room Design & Consulting
- IPD (Integrated Project Delivery) Participation
Future-Proofing
- Planned Obsolescence Planning & Reporting
- Managed Services & Lifecycle Support
Technology Audits
Is your audio visual system underperforming, outdated, or difficult for users to operate? At Comtec Associates, we provide comprehensive AV technology audits designed to evaluate the performance, usability, and future-readiness of your existing audio visual systems. Our independent, vendor-neutral AV consulting services help organizations identify inefficiencies, reduce costs, and plan intelligent upgrades.
With decades of experience in AV system design and technology assessments, we help corporate offices, government buildings, schools, public safety agencies, and more optimize their investments in AV infrastructure.
Our AV Audit & Evaluation Services Include:
• Detailed analysis of existing audio visual infrastructure, including displays, projectors, microphones, control systems, and AV-over-IP solutions
• Identification of equipment failures, compatibility issues, outdated technologies, and user interface challenges
• Performance testing of AV systems across meeting rooms, classrooms, command centers, and public areas
• Evaluation of audio quality, speech intelligibility, and video clarity based on real-world usage
• Review of AV network and control systems for scalability, reliability, and cybersecurity
• Clear, actionable reports with recommendations for upgrades, standardization, or system redesign
• Strategic roadmap for transitioning from legacy systems to modern, unified AV platforms
Our assessments are customized to your facility’s specific needs, user base, and future plans—ensuring long-term value and seamless AV experiences.
Why Choose Comtec Associates for AV Technology Audits?
• Independent, technology-agnostic AV consultants—no hidden sales agenda
• Experience in multi-site AV evaluations for schools, municipalities, and corporate enterprises
• Deep knowledge of Teams Room, Zoom Room, hybrid learning, and AV-over-IP environments
• Proven ability to balance performance, usability, and budget-conscious recommendations
• Transparent, step-by-step audit methodology with full documentation and stakeholder collaboration
• Expert insight into what works—and what doesn’t—based on real-world system performance
Whether you’re planning an AV refresh, struggling with unreliable technology, or preparing a capital improvement budget, our technology audits provide the clear data and guidance you need to make confident decisions.
Acoustical Design
Great sound starts with great acoustics. At Comtec Associates, we provide expert acoustic design and measurement services that enhance speech intelligibility, reduce noise distractions, and optimize the performance of audio systems in any space. Whether it’s a council chamber, classroom, boardroom, or performing arts venue, our team ensures the space supports clear communication and immersive sound.
With decades of experience in room acoustics, noise control, and reverberation analysis, we design acoustical environments that align with architectural goals while solving real-world acoustic challenges.
Our Acoustic Design Services Include:
• Room acoustics analysis and modeling using advanced simulation tools
• Reverberation time (RT60) analysis and optimization for speech clarity and musicality
• Noise isolation and soundproofing solutions for privacy and comfort
• Sound absorption and diffusion treatment design using fabric panels, baffles, clouds, and custom finishes
• Coordination with architects and mechanical engineers to control HVAC noise, vibration, and building acoustics
• On-site acoustic measurements and post-installation verification
• Acoustical performance tuning for courtrooms, council chambers, schools, corporate offices, and houses of worship
Our team bridges the gap between technical requirements and architectural aesthetics, delivering acoustical environments that not only sound better—but feel better.
Why Choose Comtec Associates for Acoustic Design?
• Deep expertise in acoustical consulting across diverse facility types
• Clear, data-driven recommendations based on real-world measurements and modeling
• Proven ability to design acoustical solutions that integrate seamlessly with AV systems
• Independent, product-neutral approach focused on results, not product sales
• Understanding of critical performance needs in speech-driven spaces such as courtrooms, classrooms, and council chambers
• Experience collaborating with design teams, facility managers, and IT stakeholders from concept through commissioning
From reducing echo in large spaces to ensuring privacy in sensitive environments, our acoustic consulting services help clients achieve the highest possible clarity, comfort, and control.
Setup & Optimization
Are you invested in an audio visual system only to find it underperforms, frustrates users, or just doesn’t work the way it should? More often than not, the missing link is professional system setup and optimization—a phase that’s commonly rushed or overlooked entirely.
At Comtec Associates, we specialize in this critical final stage of every AV project. We ensure your system is not just installed, but calibrated, tested, and fine-tuned to deliver maximum performance, usability, and reliability. This is where your investment either succeeds—or falls short. We make sure it succeeds.
Our Setup & Optimization Services Include:
• Audio DSP tuning for optimal microphone pickup, echo cancellation, and speech intelligibility
• Video system calibration for proper resolution, color balance, and display alignment
• Control system configuration that prioritizes user experience, simplicity, and automation
• Network and AV-over-IP optimization, ensuring traffic flows efficiently and securely
• Real-world testing of all AV scenarios, including hybrid meetings, presentations, and live events
• Final system verification, user testing, and performance validation
• Collaboration with end users and IT staff to ensure the system matches real-world needs
Our technicians and engineers hold the highest industry certifications in AV programming, calibration, and system tuning. Unlike firms that stop at installation, we stay with the project until it works—the way it should.
Why Comtec Associates for AV Optimization?
• We treat system setup as a distinct, vital phase—not an afterthought
• Our expert tuning and configuration ensure your AV system performs at its full potential
• We specialize in resolving system frustrations, glitches, and poor audio or video quality
• All team members are trained in performance-grade AV optimization and user-focused design
• We design and optimize with the end-user experience in mind, making systems easier to use and support
• Our involvement continues through commissioning, onsite testing, and final sign-off
An AV system is only as good as its setup. Let us help you get the performance you paid for—with a system that’s professionally optimized for your space, your users, and your goals.
Audio & Control System Programming
Is your audio visual system underperforming, outdated, or difficult for users to operate? At Comtec Associates, we provide comprehensive AV technology audits designed to evaluate the performance, usability, and future-readiness of your existing audio visual systems. Our independent, vendor-neutral AV consulting services help organizations identify inefficiencies, reduce costs, and plan intelligent upgrades.
With decades of experience in AV system design and technology assessments, we help corporate offices, government buildings, schools, public safety agencies, and more optimize their investments in AV infrastructure.
Our AV Audit & Evaluation Services Include:
• Detailed analysis of existing audio visual infrastructure, including displays, projectors, microphones, control systems, and AV-over-IP solutions
• Identification of equipment failures, compatibility issues, outdated technologies, and user interface challenges
• Performance testing of AV systems across meeting rooms, classrooms, command centers, and public areas
• Evaluation of audio quality, speech intelligibility, and video clarity based on real-world usage
• Review of AV network and control systems for scalability, reliability, and cybersecurity
• Clear, actionable reports with recommendations for upgrades, standardization, or system redesign
• Strategic roadmap for transitioning from legacy systems to modern, unified AV platforms
Our assessments are customized to your facility’s specific needs, user base, and future plans—ensuring long-term value and seamless AV experiences.
Why Choose Comtec Associates for AV Technology Audits?
• Independent, technology-agnostic AV consultants—no hidden sales agenda
• Experience in multi-site AV evaluations for schools, municipalities, and corporate enterprises
• Deep knowledge of Teams Room, Zoom Room, hybrid learning, and AV-over-IP environments
• Proven ability to balance performance, usability, and budget-conscious recommendations
• Transparent, step-by-step audit methodology with full documentation and stakeholder collaboration
• Expert insight into what works—and what doesn’t—based on real-world system performance
Whether you’re planning an AV refresh, struggling with unreliable technology, or preparing a capital improvement budget, our technology audits provide the clear data and guidance you need to make confident decisions.