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AV racks are far more than equipment containers—they are the foundation of reliable, serviceable, and standards‑compliant AV systems. This webinar takes a holistic, system‑level approach to rack building, helping AV professionals move beyond basic assembly toward best‑practice design, integration, and long‑term performance. Participants will explore industry standards, planning considerations, and real‑world installation principles that impact structural integrity, power distribution, cable management, thermal performance, and serviceability. Topics include proper rack loading and weight distribution, rear support requirements, ergonomic equipment placement, seismic considerations, and adherence to IEC rack standards. The session also covers documentation best practices, airflow planning, heat load calculations, and strategies to support future system expansion. Whether working in corporate, education, healthcare, or other commercial AV environments, attendees will gain practical insights to reduce installation errors, improve system reliability, and extend equipment lifespan. This webinar is ideal for designers, engineers, installers, and project managers looking to apply a consistent, standards‑based methodology to AV rack and enclosure design.
In this May webinar, you will:
- Apply a systems-based approach to AV rack design by evaluating structural, power, cable, and thermal requirements to support reliable and serviceable installations.
- Identify and justify best practices for rack integration—including equipment placement, weight distribution, rear support, and standards compliance—to reduce risk and improve long-term system performance.
- Analyze real-world rack and enclosure scenarios to determine appropriate solutions for power management, airflow, and cable management that meet industry standards and project constraints.
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Instructors
Mith more than eight years at Legrand, Mike serves as a Technical Sales Application Engineer supporting all brands within Legrand AV. He originally joined the organization through the Chief brand, where he built a strong foundation in mounting and display solutions before expanding his expertise across the full Legrand AV portfolio. In his role, he provides technical guidance, application support, and solution‑focused insight to customers, partners, and internal teams.
Before joining Legrand, he worked for an AV integration company where he oversaw the Engineering, Service, and Installation teams, ensuring high‑quality system design, deployment, and support. Earlier in his career, he spent 24 years in the Rental and Staging industry, gaining extensive hands‑on experience with live event technologies, system design, and real‑world AV problem‑solving.
Across his career, Mike developed a reputation for practical technical knowledge, customer‑centered problem solving, and a deep understanding of the AV industry from multiple perspectives — manufacturing, integration, and staging.
Outside of work, he enjoys golfing, hunting down and tasting unique bourbons, traveling, and cheering on the Green Bay Packers — proudly as a one‑share owner.
Patrick Kittredge has been in the AV industry for over a decade, with experience in product management and product marketing for the Middle Atlantic and Da-Lite brands of Legrand. He has had his hands in developing and launching many award-winning products. He resides in NJ with his wife and two boys.
Anthony Saddler is a Product Manager at Legrand with a passion for bringing AV solutions to life. Before this role, he spent 7 years with a custom integrator in the residential and commercial AV space, giving him a hands-on perspective from the field to product development. These days, he's focused on creating solutions that make life easier for integrators and end users. While staying just as busy at home with his two small boys who keep him on his toes!
Event Information
Date
05 May 2026
Time
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Eastern Standard Time
Type
Webinar
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