One Box, Many Benefits
Room standardization is tough when every space uses different gear. Each variation adds complexity for design, installation, and support.
A one-box AV core changes that. It combines key functions into a single chassis:
- Video switching
- Audio DSP and amplification
- USB routing
- Control logic
- Dante or AES67 networking
By consolidating what normally takes a half rack of equipment, IT and facilities teams gain a repeatable foundation for any space—huddle rooms, classrooms, or meeting areas. The result is predictable installs and consistent performance across every site.
Why the All-in-One Approach Pays Off
Consolidation isn’t just about tidier racks. It delivers measurable gains in time, cost, and reliability.
Technical and operational wins:
- Faster installs. Fewer devices to mount, wire, and power keep projects on schedule.
- Simpler procurement. Standard components and shorter SKU lists make planning easier.
- Lower total cost. Less hardware and power use cut long-term expenses.
Support and uptime wins:
- One firmware image. Eliminates version mismatches and compatibility issues.
- Remote visibility. Central tools monitor status and push updates without site visits.
- Rapid recovery. A swap and configuration reload can restore service in under an hour.
Real proof in action:
Kramer’s MTX3 platform shows how this model works. It brings HDMI and USB-C switching, DSP with AEC and EQ, amplification, control, and Dante networking into one device.
Organizations that have standardized on this type of core report faster rollouts, easier management, and fewer downtime events—proof that an integrated system pays off far beyond initial setup.
How to Standardize at Scale
A strong process keeps your room standards consistent as you expand.
Start with the right core.
Choose one that supports:
- USB-C, HDMI 2.0b, and 4K60 video
- Licensed Dante or AES67 networking
- AEC, EQ, and routing for your typical microphone layouts
Define repeatable room types.
- Small: huddle or breakout spaces
- Medium: conference or classroom
- Large: divisible or hybrid training rooms
Lock the design for each—input/output maps, cable schedules, and control layouts—and save “golden” configurations for quick recovery.
Document the details.
- Standardize wall plates, extenders, and network drops
- Create a simple runbook for shelf-swap recovery
- Train teams once for every room type
Room standardization isn’t about limiting creativity. It’s about building reliability—spaces that work the same way every time, everywhere.
See Standardization in Action
Want to see how universities and enterprises are rolling this out?
▶️ Join our upcoming webinar:
Proof Over Promises: One Box vs. Many — Room Standardization for Campus & Enterprise
Hear directly from New York University and learn the configuration playbook, recovery workflows, and deployment lessons learned.
