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House of Worship AV Podcast Show 81

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In part two of this podcast (listen to part one), SVC contributing editor Bennett Liles talks with church elder Lorna Cohen and Constellation system installer Dave Lawler of DocktrDave Audio about the installation of the Constellation system of electronic acoustic customization from Meyer Sound. Cohen details the motivation for the project from the perspective of the church and its congregation while Lawler offers his view on the technical challenges of the installation. They take listeners from concept to the final result and detail the reaction of listeners as the church uses its pushbutton acoustics. Useful links:

• A Central Coast News broadcast demonstrating Constellation at Cuesta College
• A story on the installation of Constellation at Florida’s Northland Church
• A case study of a Constellation project at Houston’s Westfield High School
• The first European Constellation project at Spain’s Laboral University

Networked AV Podcast Show 31

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In part one of this podcast, SVC contributing editor Bennett Liles talks with Peter Maag, the senior vice president for marketing with Haivision Network Video. They discuss the installation of a campus-wide IP video network for North Carolina State University using Haivision’s Video Furnace, InStream Player, and Stingray set-top box to bring classroom video, public safety updates, and video on demand to more than 30 campus buildings. Maag outlines the installation and provides details on the specific capabilities of the system. Links to more information:

• The Video Furnace system used for the NCSU campus network
• The InStream Player used to decode the video stream on computers
• The Stingray set-top box that forms the system’s receiving end for display monitors
• Reference page on H.264 video compression used by Video Furnace.

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Corporate AV Podcast Show 23

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In part one, SVC contributing editor Bennett Liles talks with Joseph Fusaro of McCann Systems in Edison, N.J., a leading AV design and integration firm specializing in turnkey systems for small and large corporate clients. Fusaro provides details on McCann’s installation at the New York City headquarters of the National Hockey League. Featured in the job were a variety of technical innovations that immerse visitors in the sights and sounds of professional hockey as soon as they step out of the elevators. The videoconferencing and presentation facilities are also discussed. Useful links:

• The Watchout System that feeds nine Samsung monitors in the Ice Bar
• The NEC NP2000 projector mounted inside the NHL shield in the lobby
• The ClearOne Converge Pro 880T audio conferencing system
• The Crestron TPMC-8X used to control video and sound

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House of Worship AV Podcast Show 80

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In part one, SVC contributing editor Bennett Liles talks with Steve Ellison of Meyer Sound about the Constellation system for electronic acoustics tailoring that was installed in Laguna Presbyterian Church in Laguna Beach, Calif. Ellison explains what the Constellation system does and how the acoustic response of a venue can be altered with the use of an array of loudspeakers and microphones. He details the steps of the installation and explores the various hardware elements of Constellation. Useful links:
• The Constellation product page from Meyer Sound
• The Midas Venice 300 audio console installed in Laguna Presbyterian for monitoring
• The Yamaha M7CL FOH console used at Laguna Presbyterian
• The Neumann KM-184 microphones used on the podium

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Corporate AV Podcast Show 22

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In part two (listen to part one), SVC contributing editor Bennett Liles continues the discussion with Mark Morrison, Patrick Dezess, and Allan Childers of Audio Video Systems, a Chantilly, Va., AV design and integration firm. They go into more detail on how they conducted a large AV installation at the Washington, D.C. headquarters of the United States Green Building Council. The LEED-certified building had some surprises for installers and the AVS crew provides insight as to choosing energy efficient AV gear and dealing with unfamiliar architectural features. Useful links:
• Extron ASA-304 audio summing amplifiers
• Shure-SLX24/SM58 wireless microphone system
• Crestron QuickMedia AMP3X80MM audio amplifiers
• Contemporary Research-232-ATSC controllable HDTV tuner

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Networked AV Podcast Show 30

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In part two (listen to part one), SVC contributing editor Bennett Liles finishes up his talk with David Little, director of business development for Keywest Technology. Little goes into more technical detail on the installation of the digital signage network on the campus of Johnson County Community College in Overland Park, Kan. Remote control and monitoring by serial links, management distribution, and the network’s emergency notification feature are discussed. Links to more information:
• The serial controlled Hyundai LCD display screens used in the network
• The MediaXtender that converts video formats for Cat5 conveyance
• Johnson County Community College, the site of the installation
• Peerless display mounts which were used on all of the screens in the network

House of Worship AV Podcast Show 79

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In part two (listen to part one) of his talk with Bennett Liles about the AV production upgrade at the Zion Lutheran Church in Albert Lea, Minn., Michael Benedetti of Graybow Communications Group provides more details. He discusses the routing of AC power conduits and video cabling, the capabilities of the video switcher, and the challenge of outfitting a church with a modern sound and video system when the building was not originally designed for this type of gear. Useful links:
• The Vaddio Production HD video switcher that was part of the video upgrade
• The Pro-Display substrate screens technology that was chosen for projection
• The Extron SW6 RGBHV 6 Input RGBHV Switcher
• The Chief MFQUB 2-foot cart used for a mobile video display

Corporate AV Podcast Show 21

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In part one of this podcast, SVC contributing editor Bennett Liles talks with Mark Morrison, Patrick Dezess, and Allan Childers of Audio Video Systems, a Chantilly, Va., AV design and integration firm. They explore the recent AVS installation at the U.S. Green Building Council headquarters in Washington, DC. The LEED-certified building provided some challenges for running cable and mounting equipment and the job provided a valuable experience for AVS in handling the nuts and bolts of green AV in the field. Useful links:
• The Christie LW600 projector used in the USGBC installation
• Crestron TPMC-8X wireless touchpanels
• Middle Atlantic racks and power management devices
• Draper Access V 133-inch motorized projection screen
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Networked AV Podcast Show 29

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In part one of this podcast, SVC contributing editor Bennett Liles talks with David Little, director of business development for Keywest Technology. They discuss the installation of a massive digital signage network on the campus of Johnson County Community College in Overland Park, Kan. Carrying everything from orange barrel alerts for traffic conditions to tuition due dates and departmental announcements, the signage network covers the 234 acre campus and extends to remote sites. Little provides the details on the concept and the installation. Links to more information:
• The MediaZone software application used for content management on the network
• The Keywest Technology MediaZone Micro Player used for content playback
• A Keywest portfolio article on the campus wide digital signage installation
• The InfoZone Media Management Server with Dashboard and Traffic Manager
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Keywest Technology installed a digital signage network at the 234-acre Johnson County Community College in Overland Park, Kan.(Left)

Using Keywest Technology MediaZone Micro Player and InfoZone Media Management Server, the JCCC staff is able to easily add content to the digital signage network that includes the school’s three satellite locations.(Right)

JCCC content includes such content as traffic alerts, tuition due dates, department announcements and more.(Left)

House of Worship AV Podcast Show 78

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In part one of this podcast, SVC contributing editor Bennett Liles talks with John Gracyalny of Graybow Communications Group, a Golden Valley, Minn., AV firm specializing in consultation, design, installation, AV equipment sales, event setup, and other AV services. Gracyalny provides details on a large-scale AV upgrade at the Zion Lutheran Church in Albert Lea, Minn., involving video cameras and control, projection, audio control, amplification, loudspeaker systems, wireless microphones, and assisted listening gear. Useful links:
• The HSA oak rolltop equipment desk used for audio gear in the sanctuary
• The Vaddio HD-18 PTZ cameras used in the sanctuary
• The Canon XH A1 mobile camera with multiple patch locations in the sanctuary
• The NEC NP500 3000 lumen WXGA projector used in the installation
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