If your company relies on an important AV system, such as a projector and speakers, then you need to properly manage it over the years. You'll have more success doing this if you follow the protocols below. 

Make Sure AV System is Installed Properly in the Beginning

You'll have a much easier time managing an AV system if it's properly set up in the beginning. Then it will work like it's supposed to and save you from having to troubleshoot a lot of different complications that you may not be adept at fixing all by yourself.

Study your specific AV system and follow the proper installation protocols to the letter. There should be guides to help with this, but if you do end up struggling, you can hire an AV consultant to ensure the setup goes according to plan. Then you won't run into as many obstacles with performance later on.

Clean Thoroughly on a Consistent Basis

It sounds so simple, but the physical act of cleaning your AV equipment is going to help it remain in great condition and subsequently work optimally for years and years. You just need to clean in a thorough manner on a consistent basis, so that dirt and debris aren't able to cause your AV system's materials to break down prematurely.

You'll want to use cleaning products that are approved for the specific materials that your AV system features, as well as use antimicrobial products to kill off germs. Then you can keep the area around this system sterile on a regular basis, which is important for staff that have to manage this AV system on a regular basis.

Perform System Tests Periodically

In addition to maintaining the physical properties of your building's AV system, you also need to check its performance. Whether it's a projector, surround-sound speakers, or a control system, you need to make sure these AV systems are working great and responsive. 

You can test out each of these systems yourself without having to be an AV specialist. Just make a note of how these tests go and then follow up with AV professionals if there were red flags that indicated potential performance issues.

If your building has an important AV system in it — whether it's for presentations or work calls — then you need to keep it working great and protected from damage. You can if you study your AV system's specific requirements carefully before doing anything.