Extron Supports New Syracuse University Auditorium AV System

Designed as a multipurpose space, The new auditorium of this university in New York has an advanced AV system to support dynamic images and high quality sound, based on the solutions of Extron.

the Syracuse University, in New York State, It now has a new auditorium with capacity for 744 seats, Located in the newly created National Veterans Resource Center (more data in Digital AV). A space where they can now perform numerous activities, from conferences to cultural events, musicals and more.

As in other areas of the university, the AV system had to conform to the standards ADA, as well as flexible and reliable. Requirements included high-performance AV signal switching and routing, Optimal sound, Intuitive system control and remote management.

The images and sound had to be optimal in each seat, since a requirement of the space is to offer alternative forms of communication for people with vision problems and / or hearing impairment. To facilitate discussions, the scenario had to have multiple points of AV connectivity and system control.

Syracuse University hired Theatre Projects to design an innovative AV system that would support dynamic visuals and exceptional sound, all in accordance with ADA standards. In collaboration with the department ITS Learning Environments & Media Production of Syracuse University, This specialist selected the XTP Systems, together with the Extron audio and control.

The so-called K. G. Tan Auditorium has a Two-level design provides complete visibility across the entire space. Multiple floor boxes on stage offer AV connectivity and flexible placement of a portable lectern. Gooseneck and lapel neck microphones are available for the instructor, the presenter or moderator and the speakers.

The primary display device is a videowall of some 9,7 meters wide, and on whose sides are arranged two smaller systems as secondary systems. Inside the room they have installed eight PTZ cameras For use with web-based video applications, Including Blackboard collaborate ultra and zoom.

For the hearing impaired, The installation incorporates a Assisted listening system (ALS – Hearing aid system) and supports the Communication access real-time translation (CART – Real-time translation of communication access). The AV system allows you to show subtitles in one or two smaller videowalls.

The control center of the new auditorium is located on the intermediate levels, At the back of the room. Multiple monitors and a window bank allow support staff to have visibility of the entire space.

XTP reliability and high performance

A modular matrix XTP II CrossPoint 3200 of Extron contributes Instant switching between several of the installed fonts and the Byod, and is configured to support fonts 3G-SDI and for extension of video resolutions Uncompressed HDMI up to 4K/60, with rates of data from 18 Gbps.

The XTP II matrix switch array chassis has a digital backplate of 50 Gbps that supports Up to 8K signals Updating Input and Output Cards. Redundant power supply ensures continuous operation, A key element during live events, Discussion tables among schoolchildren or presentations from the Veterans Center.

To complement, a system of SDI routing separate, with four XTP HDMI outputs that transmit to Extron signal processors and convert HDMI signals to SDI. These are transmitted to a 32 SDI switching matrix×32. When SDI sources are updated in the future, the modular nature of the XTP II CrossPoint matrix switch will allow the current 3G-SDI input card to be replaced with a 12G-SDI version.

HDMI and twisted pair xtp I/O add-on cards support other devices. Audio signals, video and control extend from matrix switching to XTP scaler transmitters and receivers using twisted pair cable infrastructure.

Four outputs of the XTP II matrix are connected to a MGP multi-window processor 641 by Extron, which provides scaling capacity and processing of windows of great performance to the main videowall. This display can display up to four windows with a moving or static background, and windows can be placed independently on the canvas.

Professional surround sound

In addition to high-performance AV switching with XTP system, Clear, echoless sound from local and remote sources is vital within this large space.. The integration team installed a Extron SSP processor 200 to decode and process the surround sound 7.1 from various sources.

Processor provides an individual cut-off and delay level for each channel, along with noise Dolby and internal full-bandwidth pink noise to calibrate each speaker consecutively. Below, Direct audio signals to specific speakers, using the included software, To verify sound coverage in each section of the auditorium.

For intuitive operation of the AV system, The installation offers Multiple checkpoints inside the auditorium and adjacent control room. the TouchLink Pro touchscreens of Extron have been located in the control room and the front wall of the auditorium. Stage floor boxes also offer several connectivity points for a touchscreen.

Touch and display screens have also been located in adjacent areas that are powered by a control processor. IP Link Pro by Extron. Using the app Extron Control that works on an iPad, instructors and presenters can use the tablet's GUI to control the operation of the entire system from anywhere in the room.

When the auditorium functions as a huge university classroom, The instructor can present and control the system using a standard university teaching station connected to one of the stage floor boxes.

specifically, The station is a height-adjustable table Steelcase Airtouch which includes a microcomputer running Windows and software Register Classroom of the university, plus a variety of AV devices. A box Cable Cubby from Extron provides HDMI connectivity, USB, network and power, while the touch screen TouchLink Pro 10 "desktop from this manufacturer offers easy-to-use AV system control.

For powerful video capture of live and on-demand training sessions with content management, The installation includes a media processor for streaming SMP 351, with the license LinkLicense for SMP which improves the characteristics of Kaltura. The processor integrates directly with this video platform.

Both work together to make it easier to capture media and deliver video to remote locations. Some of the features include the ability to schedule recordings from Kaltura and perform streaming of live media content ad hoc or a Webcast o lesson planned to Kaltura using RTMP and RTMPS.

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