Daktronics technology is used to build the new marker of Madison Square Garden

The new Daktronics multimedia screen that has been installed in the Madison Square Garden Integra 24 High definition LED displays, that reflect the circular design of the stadium, providing maximum visibility from all corners.

Madison Square Garden has announced the last phase of his transformation project that, In addition to including numerous modifications and improvements in its architecture, He has also addressed improvements in his digital signaling systems such as the new marker.

This transformation project began in 2011 With the renewal of the seats, making them more comfortable, and the remodeling of the pavilion where new Sky Sky Bridges have incorporated that offer a great vision of everything that happens in the stadium. This restructuring has completed with the installation of a new LED video signaling system, known as Gardenvision, whose main element is the new marker, located in the center of the pavilion. Its manufacture has been in charge of Brookings and for its construction the technology of Doctor.

This multimedia screen consists of 24 Individual high definition curves LED screens, that reflect the circular design of the stadium and provide maximum visibility from anywhere in the pavilion.

“Among the new technological advances that we have implemented, the scoreboard stands out, that integrates the most dynamic multimedia screen in the industry, With a unique circular design and great image clarity, which guarantees that fans receive a magical experience in high definition”, explains Hank Ratner, President and Executive Director of The Madison Square Garden.

The main video screens show the action that takes place around the board, in order to highlight live the best moves and repetitions. It can also be divided into separate screens where it is possible to show a wide variety of live graphics, animations and statistics, View promotional information and videos. The marker's video screens have a unique black LED package, which provides maximum image and contrast clarity.

Sistema GardenVision

In addition to this multipant marker, The Gardenvision system also integrates three LED screens in the north and the southern end of the Chase Bridges that show a combination of video and game statistics; and four LED screens long tape on two different levels in the seat area. For basketball events, In the boundaries seven table screen sections are arranged with LED scorers that show additional statistics in the minute, Partners and Event promotions.

Technical specifications

These are the main characteristics of the marker designed by Daktronics for Madison Square Garden:

Four video screens of 4,8 meters high by 8,5 meters wide. Above these screens there are four other assistants of 1,8 x feet high by 8,8 meters wide.

Gardenvision's corners contain four curved screens that coincide with the height of the main video screens and four more curved screens that coincide with the height of auxiliary screens to create a complete circular video environment.

The lower screens provide statistics at minute, game information, as well as plays repetitions.

The upper part of the Gardenvision contains an identification ring consisting of a backlit LED panel of more than two meters high that surrounds the entire upper part of the structure.

Besides, The new Wi-Fi structure and Broadcast equipment will improve coverage.

The technological advances that have been installed are prepared for upcoming future extensions. In this way, The board can go down and be modified, configured and expanded for events that are held.