I could really use some help. I am overwhelmed with information. I am a training officer for a fire department. I need to outfit our training room with AV equipment. We had some companies out to give us some quotes. When the $80,000 quote hit the table, my chances of having a professional company come in to do this work went right down the tubes. So I need to learn some things really fast! My biggest question is:

What kind/brand of remote can be programmed to control: vcr, dvd, projector, lighting, audio etc. I am looking for a touch panel that is easy to operate. (I have alot of old firefighters who are technically challenged) I have experience programming computers so hopefilly I can hammer my way, with help, through any controllers that run scripts.

If anyone has information on projectors and audio I would also appreciate some help on that.

Thanks