The Set, Refreshed: Smarter AV for Smarter Spaces

The key to a successful meeting space isn’t the size or the space itself. Yes, those things factor in, and you might want a little more distance between you and your co-workers if someone brought in onion bagels today. A modern, newly renovated space might feel nicer than the outdated wood paneling in your basement. But just because the room has been updated and has enough space to hold every in-office employee comfortably doesn’t mean you’re good to go.

What really matters is how effectively you use the space available. Every piece of technology we design at RoomReady is built to help you optimize that space. Take the RoomReady Set – our patented wall-mounted AV rack. It elevates your display so everyone can see it, while giving you back the space it would otherwise take up sitting on a stand or on the table.

And thanks to a recent refresh, the Set is even more versatile. We’ve updated the design to use the same display mount across all Set sizes – the 45-Standard, 45-Slim, 65-Standard, and 65-Slim – making it easier than ever to deploy consistent solutions across your offices. Even better? The new mount is thinner, which means a wider range of displays now meet ADA requirements when used with the Slim versions.

So whether you’re outfitting one space or one hundred, the Set is a game changer when it comes to deploying rooms at scale.

Of course, that’s just the most visible benefit the Set offers. From installation to daily use to long-term maintenance, the Set sets you up for success at every stage. Here’s how:

 

Installation: When Out of Sight is On Your Mind

Traditionally, the assembly of an AV solution goes something like this: as your project gets underway, box after box shows up at your office, taking up space in the meeting room or in storage. Your AV integrator arrives to set up the system and might even discover some parts are missing – requiring another order and delaying the installation further. Even with all equipment on hand, the installer builds the AV rack as they’re assembling the rest of the room, meaning that space will be offline for a week or longer.

The Set changes that. When used to pre-assemble solutions off-site, it eliminates lengthy delays and downtime. Our secret sauce: we pre-assemble the components of AV solutions in the Set off-site, keeping mountains of boxes out of your office and significantly reducing the amount of time your meeting space is offline.

 

Operation: Fewer Cables, Fewer Problems

The Set eliminates the need for a traditional AV rack – like those stored in a credenza or in a separate AV closet – thanks to the rack units and mounting holes built directly into the design. Housing your AV hardware within the Set means fewer cables snaking through ceilings, floors and walls, saving time for installers and reducing your costs in both materials and labor.

A couple of added bonuses:

  1. It can be hung centered, no matter where your studs are located – so you can align your display perfectly without hassle.
  2. It acts as its own wall backing, which means no need for internal wall reinforcements, cutting construction time and cost.

 

Maintenance: Easy In, Easy Out

Even the best AV equipment needs occasional maintenance. In a traditional setup, that often means your IT team ping-pongs between the AV closet and the meeting room trying to diagnose the issue. Or you’ve got one tech in the room and the other on the phone from the closet, asking “Did that work?”

With the Set, it’s all right there in front of you. The articulating display mount makes accessing hardware and cables quick and simple, speeding up troubleshooting and minimizing downtime.

And because the Set’s patented open design lets the room’s existing HVAC system cool the AV equipment, many companies can eliminate the need for a separate AV closet – and the specialized cooling systems that come with it.

 

Ready for the Set? Let’s Go!

Companies across the U.S. have already experienced the space- and cost-saving benefits of the Set. In fact, a global lifestyle brand told us that using the Set in their U.S. headquarters saved them $1.2 million in construction costs over just two years.

If you’re looking to roll out AV rooms at scale, streamline operations, and reduce your deployment headaches, the Set is ready to deliver.

Want to learn more? Check out the product page or email us at helpme@roomready.com. We’ll help you get Set.