A/V Blog - Audio Video Systems - BC Neville Tech - Milwaukee

Mar 24 2021

TV Installation Above Fireplace: Sussex

BC Neville Tech was selected for this above fireplace TV installation project due to our unique experience in integrating technology solutions in truly custom environments. The client wanted to mount a 75″ Samsung QLED above their gas fireplace with a cultured stone veneer.

Even though the stone veneer is manufactured using a strong adhesive and can hold quite a bit of weight, we had to be aware of, and take into consideration the integrity of the structure.

Ideally, both for the homeowner and BC Neville Tech the builder would have completed basic Power and Low Voltage cabling to accommodate a wall-mounted flat screen. Unfortunately, in this case, as in many, no wiring was done pre-construction.

Thankfully, BC Neville Tech is one of the only local technology and low voltage integrators with experience to remove stone and mason work to allow for the required cabling for the client’s new smart TV mounted on a Peerless articulating arm. The client also chose to go with a mounted soundbar.

Once the stone is removed and the cabling is run, the TV wall mount is attached to the wall. The TV is installed, plugged in, and we make sure all of the cords are out of sight. Zip ties are a handy tool to keep electrical or low voltage cables are organized and tucked into place behind the TV.

Finally, the client has a Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and Sony Blu-ray player which we ran a 30 ft Vanco HDMI cable and CAT6 network cable. The result, is a clean, very contemporary installation, as you can see from the project photos. We look forward to helping this client in the future with their new basement media room.

Thanks, Michael & Shannon!

Do you have an audiovisual project in the works? Give us a call, or fill out our contact form, to set up a free consultation (262) 844-1535‬.

Nov 30 2020

Whitefish Bay: Luxul Wi-Fi & Home Network Upgrade

BC Neville Tech recently completed a Network/Wi-Fi upgrade using Luxul’s Whole Home Wi-Fi System. This cost-effective system includes one Luxul EPIC 3 XWR-3150 and one Luxul High Power AC1900 Access Point AP to install a reliable wireless network.

Nowadays, a rock-solid Wi-Fi and wired network connection are crucial for every home office, home theater, media room, and whole-home entertainment system. Your family relies on a strong and consistent wireless infrastructure not only for streaming video content on Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu or listening to music on Pandora or Spotify but also for working from home and attending virtual school.

The client is an attorney who’s using Zoom to meet with clients and for all court appearances. He was frustrated with his current system because the wireless signal would fluctuate in his home office and great room. At times the Wi-Fi signal would drop between one and two bars, resulting in constant buffering.

He needed a heavy-duty system that wouldn’t drop professional calls during important meetings which is why we implemented the Luxul Whole House Wi-FI System and programmed the Epic 3 Router. We’ve used this system for years and it’s been consistently successful project after project.

Finally, BC Neville Tech ran cabling including HDMI, RG6, and CAT6 and added a Luxul High Power AC1900 Access Point XAP-1510. This boosted the client’s overall Wi-Fi signal throughout the condo to a full five bars while streaming, including the two priority areas his home office and great room. The client was ecstatic as he’ll no longer need to worry about dropping calls or buffering during important Zoom calls with clients or the court.

BC Neville Tech looks forward to helping anyone with weak Wi-Fi signals both for home and office.

Give us a call, or fill out our contact form, to set up a free consultation (262) 844-1535‬.

Oct 22 2020

Dick Smith’s Bait & Tackle Delafield, WI

Thank you to Mike Smith from Dick Smith’s Bait & Tackle in the Delafield, WI Smiley Barn for hiring BC Neville Tech to install a low-voltage audio system in their retail store. They’ve been a Lake Country family-owned and operated small business since 1982. Dick’s daughter Becky and his son Mike run the store, while his wife Nancy, “The Big Boss” takes care of the financials.

I personally was introduced to Dick Smith by my father when I was just a kid in the early eighties. We would always hit Dick Smith’s before heading out for a day of fishing on Nagawicka Lake, Pewaukee Lake, or Upper and Lower Nebabin.

I was so pleased to be able to share BC Neville Tech’s expertise in A/V and Low Voltage when Mike reached out for an audio system for the store, after reaping years of expert advice from Mike and his staff. BC Neville Tech was able to come in and offer a complete design, to cabling and finish installation of speakers and equipment for the store and live well area. We implemented seven different zones of speakers, featuring Polk 6.5″ In-Ceiling Loudspeakers, and one Proficient All-Weather Speaker in the live well area.

Cabling the system proved to be challenging in a 100 plus-year-old barn, but we were able to draw on our over 20 years of installation experience to run wires for the speakers and volume controls everywhere we needed them. All of the speakers connect at the main unit to two Four-Zone Vanco Speaker Selector Box for impedance. All speakers are then tied into a new Sonos Amp, delivering amplified digital streaming from the client’s phones or desktop. Lastly, we pulled a new CAT6 ethernet network line for their POS and CC machines.

Thanks Again, Mike!

Do you have an audiovisual project in the works? Give us a call, or fill out our contact form, to set up a free consultation (262) 844-1535‬.

Dick Smith's Bait & Tackle, Delafield, WI, Retail A/V Low Voltage System

Sep 15 2020

Custom Fabricated TV Ceiling Mount: New Berlin, WI

New Berlin, WI
Residential Services
65″ LG 4K TV, Yamaha surround sound receiver, five In-Ceiling Proficient Speakers, and HD antenna

Project outline: custom fabricated ceiling exterior mount of 65″ LG 4K TV.

BC Neville Tech is happy to provide custom fabrication/building services for this outdoor theater at the design and installation phases of new construction.

Our dedicated staff has professional architecture, sound design/dampening, building training in the custom A/V sector. Because of this, we’re able to complete custom speaker frames/grilles, ceiling suspension systems for speakers or TVs, and as with this application custom metal fabrication.

We were asked to create a custom ceiling pole mount that would allow the client to complete 360-degree rotation, and tilt ability in the cleanest way possible. See photos below showcasing the custom system mount we fabricated at BC Neville Tech.

The client has truly enjoyed this outdoor space since we installed this 65″ LG 4K TV. The TV is connected to the client’s HD antenna that’s strategically installed in the attic, connected to a Yamaha surround sound receiver located in the basement media rack and tied into five In-Ceiling Proficient Speakers.

We installed a high-quality HD antenna in the attic for height (to get great reception) and protection from the harsh Wisconsin weather that’ll bring in stations from over 60 miles away. We also run an antenna test so you know which channels are available to you. An antenna allows you to receive all major networks, local TV channels, sports, news, as well as stream your favorite shows over the internet.

The sound receiver, the center of your home theater system, was installed in the basement so it’s out of sight ensuring a clean look in the living space. We worked with the client to select a high-quality receiver that meets their needs as a family.

They’re thoroughly enjoying watching NFL, College, MLB sports in surround sound in their new outdoor space!

Please contact Bryan Neville for a free quote on your audiovisual project: 262-844-1535 or bryan@bcnevilletech.com

Custom Fabricated TV Ceiling Mount, New Berlin, WI

Aug 20 2020

Home Theater Above Natural Fireplace, Pewaukee, WI

Project outline: convert Samsung Frame and Bose surrounds system install.

We were hired by this Pewaukee family to supply electronics and installation services for this challenging project and the end result was great!

They wanted their TV mounted above the fireplace for an aesthetically pleasing look in their living room, and to free up wall space for bookcases, furniture, and wall art but didn’t want any cables showing. Setting it on the mantle was out of the question. For safety reasons, they wanted to attach the TV to an articulating arm.

This home has a natural fireplace so access behind the fieldstone was not possible. Our installation and design staff was able to draw from over 25 years in rural architecture, building, and custom AV installation experience to disassemble the mantle and seamlessly route TV (high-speed optical HDMI), Network (Cat 6), and speaker cabling.

Our team also made sure to incorporate other factors into the design such as the distance of the TV form the fireplace, measuring heat output, and best TV selection for a fireplace mount.

We then used a Peerless Articulating Mount to hang the 65″ Samsung Frame TV. The client was very happy with the truly custom and professional result of the installation. The Samsung Frame TV and Bose surround speaker cabling is run to the Yamaha Aventage 788 surround sound receiver and source equipment located remotely in the basement resulting in a clean, sleek installation which you can see in the photos below.

Please contact Bryan Neville if you have a project like this in your home: 262-844-1535 or bryan@bcnevilletech.com

We can find a solution to the most challenging installation projects. We’re happy to guide you through the process of the complete design, electronics sales, and professional installation.

Whether you have existing equipment and need it professionally installed, or you have no idea where to even begin with your home theater project, our dedicated staff is here to help!