Commissioning is the structured process of testing, adjusting and documenting an installed AV system to verify it performs as designed — every source, display, camera, microphone, control function and failure mode — before it is handed over to the client.
Commissioning includes DSP tuning, gain structure, camera presets, control-system testing, conferencing test calls, network verification and as-built documentation. It is distinct from installation: a system can be fully installed and still not commissioned.
Where this matters: Commercial AV integration process — see how AV Company New York applies this in real New York projects.
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Defined by Gerson Carrillo, Director of Professional Services, D.I.S.T. · Last reviewed · Editorial policy