DeMarkuss Day · Texas Low-Voltage Contractor · Since 2012
Commercial AV installation Dallas.
Open on schedule.
Commercial AV installation for DFW offices, meeting rooms, restaurants, retail and hospitality properties, with displays, audio and cabling scoped to the site.
Commercial AV installation in Dallas–Fort Worth: what’s included
Commercial AV installation for DFW offices, meeting rooms, restaurants, retail and hospitality properties, with displays, audio and cabling scoped to the site.
Cognito Media Services installs commercial AV for Dallas–Fort Worth offices, restaurants, bars, retail and hotels: displays, video walls, conference rooms, Sonos whole-building audio and UniFi networks, on a written flat quote with work phased around your hours. Family-owned since 2012, one in-house crew, 90-day workmanship guarantee. Cognito is the only Dallas–Fort Worth installer with its own iOS app: book in a minute, watch your technician drive to you, and ask the Install Advisor anything. Book and track this install in the Cognito iPhone app.
- Equipment and systems
- Displays, distributed audio, meeting-room video systems, network connections and structured AV cabling scoped for the property.
- Installation scope
- Define room requirements, mounting, wiring, equipment configuration, testing and the handoff needed by the people using the system.
- Additional work and equipment
- Hardware, software subscriptions, extra cabling, construction and work outside the agreed scope must be identified in the quote.
- Assessment and installation process
- Share site plans and operating requirements; assess rooms and access; approve the scope and schedule; install, test and hand over the system.
- What determines price
- Room count, equipment, cable routes, access and scheduling constraints determine the quote. Request an assessment for the property.
For a Dallas–Fort Worth assessment, share your location, equipment models and installation photos. Request a quote or booking or call 469-970-6943. Review itemized pricing, packages, service areas and installation photos.
Capabilities
Built for Dallas businesses that cannot afford downtime.
Conference rooms
Zoom Rooms, Microsoft Teams Rooms, Poly Studio, Logitech Rally, and Neat room systems.
Restaurant & bar TVs
6-16 screens, centralized cable, HDMI matrix switching, outdoor patio displays, zoned audio.
Office buildouts
TI coordination with GCs, structured Cat6/6A cabling, PoE switching, WAPs, security cameras.
Digital signage
Samsung + LG commercial displays, BrightSign / ScreenCloud players, video walls, menu boards.
Low-voltage cabling
Cat6/6A, fiber, coax, audio. Labeled, tested, Fluke-certified. As-built drawings on delivery.
Managed AV + SLA
Remote monitoring, firmware management, quarterly tune-ups, 24/7 emergency response options.
Scope
What is, and is not, included.
Included in every Dallas commercial AV install
- On-site walkthrough and itemized written bid
- Structured low-voltage cabling to code
- Display, camera, mic, and speaker installation
- AV rack build-out and equipment integration
- Codec / control system programming (Zoom, Teams, Extron)
- Cable testing, labeling, and as-built documentation
- Staff training and punch-list walkthrough
- 90-day workmanship guarantee in writing
Not included (we will quote separately)
- Electrical circuit work by licensed electrician
- HVAC modifications for equipment closets
- Drywall and finish carpentry
- Internet / carrier service installation
- Firewall and network security appliance licensing
- Software subscriptions (Zoom, Teams, ScreenCloud, etc.)
- City permit fees
- Sales tax (Texas, 8.25%)
Pricing
Dallas commercial AV: tiered, transparent, bid-ready.
We bid from your drawings or walk the site ourselves. Equipment pricing is line-itemed so your CFO or GC can audit every dollar.
Hotel / STR property
from $1,650
Per-unit TV, Wi-Fi, smart locks, and cameras for hotels and short-term rentals. Scales per room count.
Huddle room
$1,500-$3,500
55"-65" display, soundbar + mic, Zoom/Teams codec, wall mount, one-day install.
Restaurant / bar
$3,500-$12,000
6-16 screens, centralized head-end, HDMI matrix, zoned audio, outdoor patio TVs.
Boardroom / office
$8,000-$40,000
Multi-display, PTZ camera, ceiling mics, Extron control, scheduling panels.
Enterprise buildout
$40,000-$250,000+
Multi-room office, video walls, digital signage network, managed SLA support.
What can move the price up
Long cable runs over 100 ft, fiber backbone, conduit or plenum-rated cable requirements, PTZ cameras and ceiling microphones, Extron control programming, video walls, outdoor displays with weather housings, union labor requirements, and after-hours or overnight install windows.
Process
Four steps from RFP to ribbon-cutting.
01
RFP or site walk
Send us your drawings or book a 30-minute walkthrough. We reply with a written bid inside 24 hours.
02
Scope + submittals
Equipment list, rack elevations, cut sheets, CAD. We coordinate with your GC, electrician, and IT.
03
Install + commission
Cabling, rack build, display mounts, programming. Fluke-certified cable testing before sign-off.
04
Support + SLA
90-day workmanship guarantee included. Quarterly, monthly, and 24/7 managed AV contracts available on request.
Recent work
Real Dallas commercial installs.
Client experiences
What homeowners say.
“I cannot say enough good things about DeMarcus with Cognito Media Services! I had been dealing with an issue with my patio speaker system that my original installer could not figure out and basically told me there was nothing else he could do. DeMarcus came out on time, confident, professional, and ready to figure it out. He immediately made me feel like I had called the right person. His knowledge and skill level are top tier. He figured out the wiring issue and got everything working seamlessly when someone else had already given up on it. I was SO happy and excited to finally have my patio speakers working correctly! On top of knowing exactly what he was doing, his customer service was excellent. He was professional, knowledgeable, patient, and confident in his work. If you need speaker installation, audio/video installation, wiring, troubleshooting, or anything in that area, CALL DEMARCUS! Cognito Media Services will definitely be my first call from now on. 10/10 experience and highly recommended!”
Reviews from Google.
Service area
Commercial AV across the DFW metroplex.
Also serving: Fort Worth, Allen, Colleyville, University Park, Arlington, Irving, Prosper, Celina, Flower Mound, Rockwall, Denton, Uptown, Lakewood, Bishop Arts, Preston Hollow, Oak Lawn.
Support
Frequently asked questions.
Request bid
Get a Dallas commercial AV bid in 24 hours.
Send us your RFP, architectural drawings, or a short project description. We respond within 24 hours with a written, itemized bid and a project schedule.
Related services
Hotel AV Installation
Lobby video walls, ballroom AV, meeting rooms, and guest-room TV systems, phased around your guests.
Conference Room AV
Zoom Rooms and Microsoft Teams Rooms with one-tap join, from $2,750 installed.
Audio Visual Company
The full picture, commercial and residential AV under one in-house DFW crew.