The University of Utah, established in 1850, is the state’s flagship institution of higher education. Located in Salt Lake City, it serves over 34,000 students across 17 colleges and schools. The university’s sprawling 1,535-acre campus requires extensive digital communication networks to reach its diverse community of students, faculty, and staff.

I recently attended a lecture at a local institution and found myself struggling to hear the speaker. As an audio enthusiast, my attention quickly shifted from the lecture itself to analyzing the room’s audio system. I started asking myself: What’s the pattern of these speakers? Am I sitting in an area affected by comb filtering?

Troy Powers is a dedicated AV and IT professional known for his collaborative leadership and commitment to elevating higher education technology. As the Manager of AV Support at Northwestern University’s Central IT, Troy leads a team responsible for ensuring seamless technology experiences across centrally managed spaces and SLA-supported environments. His work focuses on optimizing AV operations to support faculty, staff, and students effectively.

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