PA COSTARS | Contract #034-E26-256

Audiobahn Professional is an awarded supplier under Pennsylvania’s COSTARS-34 Audio-Visual contract, helping eligible COSTARS members purchase qualifying professional audio, video, lighting, and related AV equipment and solutions.

For schools, municipalities, public agencies, authorities, theaters, and other eligible organizations, our team can help plan AV systems around the way your facility actually operates.

Whether you are upgrading an auditorium, replacing an aging sound system, improving a meeting space, adding video capabilities, or planning a complete AV system, Audiobahn Professional can help you determine the right solution and identify applicable products and services available through our COSTARS contract.

COSTARS Contract: COSTARS-34 – Audio-Visual
Contract Number: 034-E26-256

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Professional AV Systems Through COSTARS

COSTARS is the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s cooperative purchasing program. It provides eligible registered organizations with access to suppliers that have been awarded contracts within specific purchasing categories.

Audiobahn Professional has been awarded COSTARS-34 Audio-Visual Contract #034-E26-256.

For qualifying purchases, eligible COSTARS members can work with Audiobahn Professional for professional AV equipment and related solutions included within our awarded contract scope.

You do not need to come to us with a finished equipment list. Our team can help evaluate your facility, understand what the system needs to accomplish, and develop a professional AV solution around those requirements.

AV Systems Designed Around Your Facility

A professional AV system should not begin with a list of equipment.

It should begin with the room.

How many people use it? Where do they sit? What types of programs take place there? Who operates the equipment? What is already installed? What works well today, and what causes problems?

Audiobahn Professional uses those answers to design systems around real-world use rather than simply adding more equipment.

We can assist with professional AV solutions for spaces including:

• School auditoriums
• Performing arts centers
• Theaters
• Municipal buildings
• Council chambers
• Community centers
• Gymnasiums
• Cafeterias and multipurpose rooms
• Conference and meeting rooms
• Training facilities
• Public auditoriums
• Recreation facilities
• Other institutional and public-use spaces

Professional Audio Systems

Clear sound depends on much more than selecting a powerful speaker.

Room size, acoustics, audience location, coverage, microphone requirements, system processing, speaker placement, and the way the facility is used all affect the final result.

Professional audio solutions may include:

• Professional loudspeaker systems
• Subwoofers
• Digital mixing consoles
• Wireless microphone systems
• Wired microphones
• Amplification
• Digital signal processing
• Stage monitoring
• Audio distribution
• Assistive listening solutions
• Equipment racks
• System infrastructure and accessories

Our team can evaluate your environment and recommend equipment based on coverage, clarity, system compatibility, reliability, and ease of operation.

Video and Presentation Systems

Professional video systems support everything from classroom presentations and municipal meetings to theatrical productions and large auditorium events.

Depending on your facility and application, solutions may include:

• Professional displays
• Projectors
• Projection screens
• Video switching
• Professional cameras
• Video distribution
• Presentation systems
• Confidence monitors
• Recording systems
• Livestream equipment
• Video conferencing technology
• Control and signal management equipment

Viewing distance, room lighting, audience size, content, resolution requirements, and operator workflow all play a role in choosing the right equipment.

Stage and Theatrical Lighting

Lighting systems can make an auditorium, theater, stage, or multipurpose facility significantly more flexible.

Professional lighting solutions may include:

• LED stage lighting
• Theatrical lighting fixtures
• Lighting consoles
• DMX control
• Lighting distribution
• House lighting integration
• Truss and mounting solutions
• Related lighting infrastructure

Our team can help design a lighting system that supports the different programs and productions that take place in your facility.

Integrated Audio Visual Systems

Most professional AV projects involve more than one piece of equipment.

Audio, video, lighting, control, networking, and infrastructure all need to work together as a coordinated system.

Audiobahn Professional can help with the complete process, including applicable:

• AV consultation
• Site evaluation
• System design
• Equipment selection
• System integration
• Professional installation
• Configuration and programming
• System testing
• Operator training
• Ongoing technical support

Availability through COSTARS depends on the products and services included within our awarded contract scope and the specific requirements of your project.

COSTARS AV Solutions for Pennsylvania Schools

School AV systems often need to serve several completely different purposes.

A single auditorium might host a student assembly in the morning, a guest speaker in the afternoon, and a full theatrical performance that evening.

Other facilities may need technology for:

• School assemblies
• Musical performances
• Theater productions
• Graduations
• Award ceremonies
• Presentations
• Parent meetings
• Athletic events
• Community programs
• Livestreaming and recording

Audiobahn Professional can help schools develop AV systems that provide professional capabilities while remaining practical for teachers, administrators, students, volunteers, and technical staff to operate.

AV Systems for Municipalities and Public Facilities

Municipal and public facilities often need reliable AV technology that can support both everyday meetings and larger public programs.

We can assist with systems for:

• Municipal buildings
• Council chambers
• Board rooms
• Public meeting spaces
• Community centers
• Training rooms
• Public safety facilities
• Recreation facilities
• Public auditoriums
• Authority buildings

That may include speech reinforcement, microphones, professional displays, presentation systems, video conferencing, recording, cameras, system control, and related technology.

AV Systems for Theaters and Auditoriums

Theaters and auditoriums place unique demands on AV systems.

Equipment may need to support spoken presentations one day and a full production the next.

Audiobahn Professional understands the interaction between audio, lighting, video, stage requirements, operators, performers, and audiences.

We can help evaluate existing systems, identify weak points, and develop upgrades that improve the capabilities of the space without replacing equipment unnecessarily.

Upgrade an Existing AV System

A COSTARS project does not necessarily mean starting over.

Many facilities already have professional equipment that can remain part of the system.

Our team can evaluate your existing technology and help determine:

• What equipment should remain
• What equipment has reached the end of its useful life
• Where compatibility issues exist
• Which upgrades would provide the biggest improvement
• Whether infrastructure can support new technology
• How the system can be expanded for future needs

The goal is not to replace equipment simply because something newer exists. The goal is to build a reliable system that does what your organization needs it to do.

Our AV Project Process

1. Consultation

We start by discussing your facility, current equipment, challenges, goals, budget, and how the space is used.

2. Site Evaluation

When appropriate, our team evaluates the physical space, existing infrastructure, equipment locations, acoustical considerations, viewing distances, power, and other technical requirements.

3. System Design

We develop an AV solution based on the requirements of your facility instead of starting with a predetermined equipment package.

4. COSTARS Quote

For eligible purchases, we identify applicable equipment and services available through COSTARS-34 Contract #034-E26-256 and prepare your quote.

5. Installation and Integration

When included within the applicable project scope, our team installs, configures, integrates, and tests the new system.

6. Training and Support

We help your staff understand how to use the new technology and can provide ongoing technical support as needed.

Why Choose Audiobahn Professional?

A professional AV system is only useful if it performs reliably after installation day.

Audiobahn Professional combines professional AV design and integration experience with a practical understanding of how these systems are used in real environments.

Our capabilities include:

• Custom AV system design
• Professional equipment recommendations
• Audio, video, and lighting integration
• Professional installation
• System configuration and testing
• Existing system upgrades
• Operator training
• Technical support
• Experience with schools, theaters, auditoriums, municipalities, churches, businesses, and public facilities

Frequently Asked Questions About COSTARS-34

What is COSTARS?

COSTARS is Pennsylvania’s cooperative purchasing program. It allows eligible registered organizations to purchase qualifying products and services through contracts awarded to participating suppliers.

What is COSTARS-34?

COSTARS-34 is a Pennsylvania cooperative purchasing contract covering qualifying audio-visual, theater, auditorium, and related equipment.

Audiobahn Professional is an awarded supplier under COSTARS-34 Contract #034-E26-256.

Can Pennsylvania schools purchase AV systems through COSTARS?

Eligible educational organizations registered with COSTARS may purchase qualifying products and applicable services available within an awarded supplier’s contract scope.

Contact Audiobahn Professional with your project requirements and we can help determine which portions of your AV project apply.

Can Audiobahn design my AV system?

Yes. AV system design is a core part of what we do.

Our team can evaluate your facility, current technology, operational requirements, and project goals before recommending equipment.

Can you install the equipment?

Audiobahn Professional provides professional AV installation and integration services. The products and services available through COSTARS depend on our awarded contract scope and your specific project requirements.

Contact our team and we can determine how your project should be structured.

Can Audiobahn upgrade an existing AV system?

Yes. We can evaluate existing equipment and infrastructure and recommend what should remain, what should be replaced, and where upgrades will provide the greatest benefit.

Do we need to have an equipment list before contacting you?

No. You can contact us at the beginning of the project.

Tell us about your facility, how the space is used, the problems you are experiencing, and what you want the new system to accomplish. We can help develop the technical solution from there.

Planning an AV Project Through COSTARS?

If your school, municipality, authority, public agency, or eligible organization is planning an AV upgrade, talk with Audiobahn Professional.

Whether you need to replace a few critical components or design a complete audio, video, and lighting system, our team can help you develop a solution around your facility and the people who use it.

For eligible organizations and qualifying purchases, Audiobahn Professional can provide solutions through Pennsylvania COSTARS-34 Audio-Visual Contract #034-E26-256.

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