Interpretive Insights
Here we share some of the insight we've gained over 20 years in the industry...
Blackbox-AV Bespoke Builds
As well as our standard range of off-the-shelf interpretive hardware we at blackbox-av (thanks to our talented engineering team) also offer a fully bespoke service, where we take almost any idea from concept to creation. In this post we'll be looking at some of our...
How to shutdown / restart public use kiosks and touchscreens
Something that most people don't consider when using kiosks in a public setting such as a museum or visitor centre, is how is this unit shutdown and restarted every day? Well, read on to find out!Shut down / RestartIt's not something you consider until you're...
Creating museum audio content
Audio can be a powerful medium when sharing a story or engaging visitors at your museum. Perhaps you'd like to leverage this medium better on your own site but aren't sure where to begin? Well, read on!What to ConsiderAt Blackbox-av we produce a diverse range of off...
Interpretation and Accessibility
It's important that a museum, heritage site or any other visitor attraction caters to a wide audience. This is where the question of accessibility comes in, how can you make your site accessible to all? This is a particularly pertinent question when it comes to AV,...
How do I create an ebook interactive for visitors?
Are you looking to create an interactive touchscreen ebook for visitors, allowing them to flick through a virtual book? Let us introduce you to our touchscreen software PageTurn...The short answer to 'How do I create an ebook interactive for visitors?' is to use our...
U-Turns used Worldwide
From our factory in Port Talbot, Wales - we ship our signature outdoor audio device (the wind-up powered U-Turn Round) to clients across the globe. In this post we'll be looking at some of the places you can find them!You are hereUKLet’s get the obvious place out of...
How do I display my website locked down for visitors?
Are you looking for a way to share your website with visitors but locked down so unwanted sites cannot be accessed? We call this 'kiosk mode' and have just the solution.The short answer to 'How do I display my website locked down for visitors?' is to use our...
What Is The Purpose Of Interpretation?
As a company that specialises in audio visual interpretation products, to do a good job it’s important we understand the purpose of interpretation, and what good interpretation can actually accomplish for a site or museum.What is Interpretation?In the simplest of...
Engage Visitors at Heritage Sites – Part Two
This is the second article in our series that shares tips on how you can keep visitors to your heritage sites engaged and entertained.Part TwoHeritage sites are important for many reason, they have a cultural, historic and scientific impact on the world we live in....
Headphones used Worldwide
From our factory in Port Talbot, Wales - we ship our range of headphones and handsets to clients across the globe. In this blog post we'll be looking at some of the places you can find them!You are hereUKLet’s get the obvious place out of the way, as a company based...
Engage Visitors at Heritage Sites – Part One
Welcome to the first in what will be a series of blog posts that'll be discussing how to keep people invested in your heritage site...Entertained is EngagedHeritage sites are an important way to preserve and learn from history. They allow us to explore various...
How do I create a touchscreen quiz for my visitors?
Are you looking for an affordable way to create an interactive touchscreen quiz for your visitors, fun and suitable for all ages? Let us introduce you to our Lightbox 3 touchscreen software application 'quiz'...The short answer to 'How do I create a touchscreen quiz...
