Optimize Your AV Projects with Industry-Leading Quality Standards from AQAV

At NSCA, we’re committed to empowering integrators with the best tools and resources for success. That’s why we’re proud to offer exclusive resources from AQAV (Association for Quality in Audiovisual), a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the operational art of designing and installing audiovisual technology.

Founded in 2011 by industry veteran Mario J. Maltese and a team of AV professionals from across the sector—manufacturers, integrators, and end-users—AQAV created the AV9000 Standard, a comprehensive quality assurance program designed to benefit everyone involved in an AV project. This standard is updated annually to ensure all voices within the industry are heard.

What’s Inside the AQAV Essentials Library Section?

AQAV’s resources focus on Quality Assurance—not the basics of AV, but a step-by-step guide to ensuring zero-defect projects. The AV9000 Standard provides a structured approach to AV installations, covering 8 key milestones:

• 1.0 Contract Review (CR)
• 2.0 Client Performance Specifications
• 3.0 Design and Engineering Review (DR and ER)
• 4.0 Site Ready (SR)
• 5.0 Staging (STG)
• 6.0 Commissioning (COM)
• 7.0 Readiness Checklist (RED)
• 8.0 Acceptance Verification (ACC)
• 9.0 Calibrated Test Instruments (minimum requirement)

These milestones ensure smoother installations and fewer issues by establishing a Zero-Defects system, ultimately saving time and improving client satisfaction.

Ready to elevate your AV projects?

As an NSCA member, you can access the AQAV resources in the Essentials Library today and start implementing the AV9000 Standard into your workflow.