About AV Buddy
The essential tool for everyone working in the Audio Visual and IT industry. Version 10 expands AV Buddy with a brand-new AV News hub, featuring Podcasts, Industry News, and Events to keep you connected with the pro AV...
The essential tool for everyone working in the Audio Visual and IT industry. Version 10 expands AV Buddy with a brand-new AV News hub, featuring Podcasts, Industry News, and Events to keep you connected with the pro AV world. Plus, the new AR Videowall Tool helps you visualise and plan display layouts in real spaces with ease. App Overview AV Buddy’s content is organised into five main sections: Main . Calculators . Tools . AV Podcasts . AV News -Main- In the Main section, you’ll find connector pinouts, termination videos, speaker wiring, audio interconnects, polar patterns, cable guides, and an AV Glossary. Connector pinouts include BNC, RCA, DVI, F-Connector, HDMI, Mini-Din, VGA, DisplayPort, TS & TRS, XLR, Speakon, Captive, RJ45, DB9, USB, and DMX512 - each with a 3D interactive model, description, and pinout. Termination videos are available for BNC Crimp, BNC Compression, RCA Video, F-Connector, VGA, TRS, XLR, and RJ45. Speaker wiring includes diagrams for Parallel, Series, and Series-Parallel configurations. Audio interconnects cover 22 popular connection types with realistic 3D diagrams. Polar patterns include 7 microphone types with detailed descriptions and visuals. The Cable Guide includes ethernet cabling, coaxCable Guides feature Ethernet, Coax, and Audio cables. Each includes a description and diagram: .Ethernet: UUTP, FUTP, SUTP, SFFTP, UFTP, FFTP, SFTP, SFFTP .Coax: RG6, RG8, RG58, RG59, RG11 .Audio: 1-core shielded, 2-core unshielded, 2-core shielded AV Glossary: Quickly look up AV/IT terms and their definitions.AV Glossary - Select an AV/IT term and view its description. -Calculators- AV Buddy includes 31 AV calculators, covering projection, acoustics, electronics, and general conversion. . Throw Distance (Units used can be changed e.g. Meters, Centimetres, Inches, and Feet) . Lumens Required (Units can be changed) . ADM . BDM (Farthest Viewer) . BDM (Min Image Height) . BDM (Min % Element Height) . Image Height (Units can be changed) . Viewer Text (Units can be changed) . Diagonal (Units can be changed) . Farthest Viewer (Units can be changed) . Width Height Ratio . Width/Height Using Diagonal . Series (Same Impedance) . Series (Different Impedance) . Parallel (Same Impedance) . Parallel (Different Impedance) . dB Volt . SPL at Distance . PAG/NAG . Unit Converter (Area, Energy, Illumination, Length, Temperature, Mass) . Ohm’s Law (Power, Voltage, Current, and Resistance) . Heat Load (BTU) . Rack Units (Calculate Qty of RU or Length) . Resistor Value (4, 5, and 6 Bands) . Voltage Divider (Calculate Output Voltage Using Resistors) -Tools- Practical tools to support sales, design, and testing workflows: .AR Display Tool: Place displays in real environments using Augmented Reality .AR Videowall Tool: Visualise video walls in AR .Test Pattern Generator: Send 13 test patterns to displays .Audio Testing: Play 12 preloaded audio tracks .Tone Generator: Generate tones across frequency ranges .Elevation Tool: Plot simple display elevations .SPL Meter: Measure and display sound pressure levels (dB) -AV Podcasts- Listen to the latest AV industry podcasts - perfect for staying informed while on the move. -AV News- Stay up to date with the latest AV technology, training, and product news from across the industry.
Version History This update introduces an all-new AV News hub — your central place to stay informed on everything happening in the pro AV world. Explore dedicated sections for AV Podcasts, Industry News, and Upcoming Events, each designed to keep integrators, technicians, and students up to date with the latest insights, technologies, and training opportunities. We’ve also added the powerful new AR Videowall Tool, allowing you to visualize display layouts in real-world environments using augmented reality. Combined with UI refinements and performance enhancements throughout the app, this update makes AV Buddy smarter, faster, and more connected than ever. New additions to version 10: - AV Industry Events calendar - AV Podcasts - AV News section - AR Video Wall tool - Width/ Height calculator using diagonal - Updated SPL Meter 10 11/07/2025 The AR Display tool The tool has been updated to include the ability to create a 3x3 video wall, the option to select between an image set, a video conferencing video or a video representing digital signage. All displays in portrait now include a distance guide in augmented reality. Plus now you can display instructions over the AR displays. AV Buddy Quizzes AV Buddy now includes quizzes. There are quizzes in Audio, Video, Control & Networking. Pass all 3 to impress your employer. Image Height Calculator The calculator now includes a 'Landscape' column displaying an approximation of display size according to the height. Updated the AV glossary & fixed the elevation share button. 9.1 12/05/2022 AV Buddy has been re-built to deliver the best performance possible, new tools, new calculators and a new overall look. -AR Displays Now includes a new Augmented Reality display tool. Show your clients what a display would look like installed in their office. Choose from portrait or landscape displays ranging from 43" to 98" or projector screens from 119" to 235". Position the displays and cycle through built-in images that represent general, detail and inspection image types -Screen Elevation Plot an elevation showing screen dimensions, AFFL, power and network outlets, conduit, notes and a company logo. Save to pdf and share the results. -Job Board (avbuddyjobs.com) A job board is included allowing you to search or post AV/IT job vacancies. -Pinouts with 3D models All video and audio connectors include a 3D model and new pinout images. Display Port and DMX512 connectors added. -Termination Guides Termination videos for BNC Crimp, BNC Compression, RCA, F-Connector, VGA, TRS, XLR and RJ45 are now included. -Cable Guide A cable guide has been added to allow you to identify Ethernet, Coax and Audio cables. Each included cable has been drawn in 3D. To give you a better understanding of cable construction. -Calculators Specify units used for inputs and results. Select from Meters, Centimeters, Inches or Feet, for the following calculators (Throw Distance, Lumens Required, Image Height, Viewer Text, Diagonal and Farthest Viewer). The unit selections are saved so you don't have to select them again. -ADM & BDM calculators Analytical Decision Making and Basic Decision-Making AV calculators are now included. -Voltage Divider a Voltage divider calculator has been added. This allows you to calculate voltage out using resistors. -Tone Generator Generate a frequency from 0Hz to 25,000Hz -AV Glossary A glossary with popular AV terms is now included. 9 07/29/2020 This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included. Back button fix. 2 new calculators - Aspect ratio and Display size. Captive screw pin out section. Updated email and web site address. Test pattern fix - Now detects available resolutions. AV Contacts updated. 8 02/10/2015 updated av contacts. 7 09/17/2014 AV Contacts updated Projector lumens calculator input text boxes corrected. 6 09/03/2014 New graphical interface throughout. SPL fixed, Added rack U calculator. 5 03/20/2014 Retina 4-inch support (iPhone5). Overall stability improved. Now faster and improved memory allocation. Completely new look, new icon and new pages. New sections added - USB, Farthest Viewer calc, New test images, Left, Right and Centre audio tests, Crestron popular pinout, null modem pinout, Updated Resolution chart. 3.0 01/15/2013 Inch to cm - cm to inch convertor added to projector calc. Various typos corrected. Contrast ratios added to lumens based on ambient light calculator. 2.3 08/10/2012 Includes a SPL meter with a editable text field for room identification and user meter calibration. Test pattern section to be used with the Apple display out adapter for testing of displays. 20 patterns in total. Christie projectors added for the projector calc. 52 new projectors added. Calculation for lumens required based on ambient light for selecting projectors when designing. Various typos corrected. 2.2 06/12/2012 RCA page correction 2.1.1 05/10/2012 Lenses added for all existing projector manufacturers. Barco & Mitsubishi projectors added. Decimal point changed for more accurate calculation of screen dimensions. Zoom function added to various pages. Audio interconnection page added with 21 diagrams. Showing you how to connect different audio connectors. Resolution chart changed and updated for clearer reference. Audio testing page added. includes audio files for testing. 12 audio files in total. dB voltage ratio calculation added. NAG/PAG calculation added. 3 Calculators added for 4,5,& 6 band resistors. 2.1 05/02/2012 Updated layout of AV buddy. Clear and more precise diagrams. Now includes RS-232 configuration, chart and description. Includes 2 resolution diagrams 1 with zoom function and screen size comparison. Speaker section includes max speaker wire lengths for different wire sizes. New decibel comparison chart. Updated microphone polar patterns , includes zoom function. description for OLED displays Info page added. Even more calculations for AV now includes ; Projector throw calculator with over 750 projector settings for estimated throw distances plus brightness and native resolutions for Epson, Sanyo, Viewsonic, Sony and NEC projectors. Includes instructions. Impedance calculators for speakers series and parallel. Calculator for decibel difference. and a conversion calculator for length, illumination and mass. 2.0 01/20/2012 1.0 11/03/2011
Previous Versions
Here you can find the changelog of AV Buddy since it was posted on our website on 2016-10-30 03:51:18.
The latest version is 10 and it was updated on 2026-06-21 22:46:48. See below the changes in each version.
AV Buddy version 10
Updated At: 2026-05-27
Changes: Version History This update introduces an all-new AV News hub — your central place to stay informed on everything happening in the pro AV world. Explore dedicated sections for AV Podcasts, Industry News, and Upcoming Events, each designed to keep integrators, technicians, and students up to date with the latest insights, technologies, and training opportunities.
We’ve also added the powerful new AR Videowall Tool, allowing you to visualize display layouts in real-world environments using augmented reality. Combined with UI refinements and performance enhancements throughout the app, this update makes AV Buddy smarter, faster, and more connected than ever.
New additions to version 10:
- AV Industry Events calendar
- AV Podcasts
- AV News section
- AR Video Wall tool
- Width/ Height calculator using diagonal
- Updated SPL Meter 10 11/07/2025 The AR Display tool
The tool has been updated to include the ability to create a 3x3 video wall, the option to select between an image set, a video conferencing video or a video representing digital signage. All displays in portrait now include a distance guide in augmented reality. Plus now you can display instructions over the AR displays.
AV Buddy Quizzes
AV Buddy now includes quizzes. There are quizzes in Audio, Video, Control & Networking. Pass all 3 to impress your employer.
Image Height Calculator
The calculator now includes a 'Landscape' column displaying an approximation of display size according to the height.
Updated the AV glossary & fixed the elevation share button. 9.1 12/05/2022 AV Buddy has been re-built to deliver the best performance possible, new tools, new calculators and a new overall look.
-AR Displays
Now includes a new Augmented Reality display tool. Show your clients what a display would look like installed in their office. Choose from portrait or landscape displays ranging from 43" to 98" or projector screens from 119" to 235". Position the displays and cycle through built-in images that represent general, detail and inspection image types
-Screen Elevation
Plot an elevation showing screen dimensions, AFFL, power and network outlets, conduit, notes and a company logo. Save to pdf and share the results.
-Job Board (avbuddyjobs.com)
A job board is included allowing you to search or post AV/IT job vacancies.
-Pinouts with 3D models
All video and audio connectors include a 3D model and new pinout images. Display Port and DMX512 connectors added.
-Termination Guides
Termination videos for BNC Crimp, BNC Compression, RCA, F-Connector, VGA, TRS, XLR and RJ45 are now included.
-Cable Guide
A cable guide has been added to allow you to identify Ethernet, Coax and Audio cables. Each included cable has been drawn in 3D. To give you a better understanding of cable construction.
-Calculators
Specify units used for inputs and results. Select from Meters, Centimeters, Inches or Feet, for the following calculators (Throw Distance, Lumens Required, Image Height, Viewer Text, Diagonal and Farthest Viewer). The unit selections are saved so you don't have to select them again.
-ADM & BDM calculators
Analytical Decision Making and Basic Decision-Making AV calculators are now included.
-Voltage Divider
a Voltage divider calculator has been added. This allows you to calculate voltage out using resistors.
-Tone Generator
Generate a frequency from 0Hz to 25,000Hz
-AV Glossary
A glossary with popular AV terms is now included. 9 07/29/2020 This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.
Back button fix.
2 new calculators - Aspect ratio and Display size.
Captive screw pin out section.
Updated email and web site address.
Test pattern fix - Now detects available resolutions.
AV Contacts updated. 8 02/10/2015 updated av contacts. 7 09/17/2014 AV Contacts updated
Projector lumens calculator input text boxes corrected. 6 09/03/2014 New graphical interface throughout. SPL fixed, Added rack U calculator. 5 03/20/2014 Retina 4-inch support (iPhone5).
Overall stability improved. Now faster and improved memory allocation.
Completely new look, new icon and new pages.
New sections added - USB, Farthest Viewer calc, New test images, Left, Right and Centre audio tests, Crestron popular pinout, null modem pinout, Updated Resolution chart. 3.0 01/15/2013 Inch to cm - cm to inch convertor added to projector calc.
Various typos corrected.
Contrast ratios added to lumens based on ambient light calculator. 2.3 08/10/2012 Includes a SPL meter with a editable text field for room identification and user meter calibration.
Test pattern section to be used with the Apple display out adapter for testing of displays. 20 patterns in total.
Christie projectors added for the projector calc. 52 new projectors added.
Calculation for lumens required based on ambient light for selecting projectors when designing.
Various typos corrected. 2.2 06/12/2012 RCA page correction 2.1.1 05/10/2012 Lenses added for all existing projector manufacturers.
Barco & Mitsubishi projectors added.
Decimal point changed for more accurate calculation of screen dimensions.
Zoom function added to various pages.
Audio interconnection page added with 21 diagrams. Showing you how to connect different audio connectors.
Resolution chart changed and updated for clearer reference.
Audio testing page added. includes audio files for testing. 12 audio files in total.
dB voltage ratio calculation added.
NAG/PAG calculation added.
3 Calculators added for 4,5,& 6 band resistors. 2.1 05/02/2012 Updated layout of AV buddy.
Clear and more precise diagrams.
Now includes RS-232 configuration, chart and description.
Includes 2 resolution diagrams 1 with zoom function and screen size comparison.
Speaker section includes max speaker wire lengths for different wire sizes.
New decibel comparison chart.
Updated microphone polar patterns , includes zoom function.
description for OLED displays
Info page added.
Even more calculations for AV
now includes ;
Projector throw calculator with over 750 projector settings for estimated throw distances plus brightness and native resolutions for Epson, Sanyo, Viewsonic, Sony and NEC projectors. Includes instructions.
Impedance calculators for speakers series and parallel.
Calculator for decibel difference.
and a conversion calculator for length, illumination and mass. 2.0 01/20/2012 1.0 11/03/2011
AV Buddy version 10
Updated At: 2025-11-07
Changes: This update introduces an all-new AV News hub — your central place to stay informed on everything happening in the pro AV world. Explore dedicated sections for AV Podcasts, Industry News, and Upcoming Events, each designed to keep integrators, technicians, and students up to date with the latest insights, technologies, and training opportunities.
We’ve also added the powerful new AR Videowall Tool, allowing you to visualize display layouts in real-world environments using augmented reality. Combined with UI refinements and performance enhancements throughout the app, this update makes AV Buddy smarter, faster, and more connected than ever.
New additions to version 10:
- AV Industry Events calendar
- AV Podcasts
- AV News section
- AR Video Wall tool
- Width/ Height calculator using diagonal
- Updated SPL Meter
AV Buddy version 9.1
Updated At: 2022-12-05
Changes: Dec 5, 2022
Version 9.1
The AR Display tool
The tool has been updated to include the ability to create a 3x3 video wall, the option to select between an image set, a video conferencing video or a video representing digital signage. All displays in portrait now include a distance guide in augmented reality. Plus now you can display instructions over the AR displays.
AV Buddy Quizzes
AV Buddy now includes quizzes. There are quizzes in Audio, Video, Control & Networking. Pass all 3 to impress your employer.
Image Height Calculator
The calculator now includes a 'Landscape' column displaying an approximation of display size according to the height.
Updated the AV glossary & fixed the elevation share button.
AV Buddy version 9
Updated At: 2020-07-29
Changes: Jul 29, 2020 Version 9
AV Buddy has been re-built to deliver the best performance possible, new tools, new calculators and a new overall look.
-AR Displays
Now includes a new Augmented Reality display tool. Show your clients what a display would look like installed in their office. Choose from portrait or landscape displays ranging from 43" to 98" or projector screens from 119" to 235". Position the displays and cycle through built-in images that represent general, detail and inspection image types
-Screen Elevation
Plot an elevation showing screen dimensions, AFFL, power and network outlets, conduit, notes and a company logo. Save to pdf and share the results.
-Job Board (avbuddyjobs.com)
A job board is included allowing you to search or post AV/IT job vacancies.
-Pinouts with 3D models
All video and audio connectors include a 3D model and new pinout images. Display Port and DMX512 connectors added.
-Termination Guides
Termination videos for BNC Crimp, BNC Compression, RCA, F-Connector, VGA, TRS, XLR and RJ45 are now included.
-Cable Guide
A cable guide has been added to allow you to identify Ethernet, Coax and Audio cables. Each included cable has been drawn in 3D. To give you a better understanding of cable construction.
-Calculators
Specify units used for inputs and results. Select from Meters, Centimeters, Inches or Feet, for the following calculators (Throw Distance, Lumens Required, Image Height, Viewer Text, Diagonal and Farthest Viewer). The unit selections are saved so you don't have to select them again.
-ADM & BDM calculators
Analytical Decision Making and Basic Decision-Making AV calculators are now included.
-Voltage Divider
a Voltage divider calculator has been added. This allows you to calculate voltage out using resistors.
-Tone Generator
Generate a frequency from 0Hz to 25,000Hz
-AV Glossary
A glossary with popular AV terms is now included.
AV Buddy version 8
Updated At: 2015-02-10
Changes: Feb 10, 2015 Version 8
Back button fix.
2 new calculators - Aspect ratio and Display size.
Captive screw pin out section.
Updated email and web site address.
Test pattern fix - Now detects available resolutions.
AV Contacts updated.
AV Buddy version 8
Updated At: 2011-11-03
