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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Corporate AV Podcast Show 20
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In part two of this podcast (listen to part one), Jeff Hawley, manager of marketing content for Yamaha, and Philip Nelson, vice president of strategic development for Newtek, continue their discussion about using live and on-demand streaming capability for corporate promotion, training, and other purposes. Hawley provides more details on how the idea of Yamaha’s Hub website started and how the Yamaha production crew went mobile for streaming from NAMM while Nelson details the tips to using the TriCaster streaming unit effectively under a variety of environment encountered in remote webcasts. Useful links:
• The Yamaha NAMM website with photos and videos from the show
• The new TriCaster TCXD300 for portable live HD production
• Yamaha’s 01V96VCM digital console used at the Pasadena Jazz Institute show
• NewTek’s accessories to expand and customize the TriCaster
Networked AV Podcast Show 28
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In part two of this podcast (listen to part one), SVC contributing editor Bennett Liles continues his discussion with Adam VanOort with DataNab, an IP systems programming firm in Bumsville, Minnesota. VanOort goes into more detail on the installation of a Barix audio-over-IP network at Nickelodeon Universe, a seven-acre amusement park inside the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minn. The park divided the system into four quadrants and it uses the Barix network for on-demand playback, live streaming music, and repeating announcements. Technology consulting firm Elert and Associates also took part in the system design and installation. Links to more information:
• The Barix Extreamer 100 and 200 IP audio decoders
• The Barix Instreamer 100 streaming audio encoder
• A basic guide to Barix BCL programming
• The Barix Annuncicom 1000 IP intercom and PA system
House of Worship AV Podcast Show 77
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In part two of this podcast (listen to part one), SVC contributing editor Bennett Liles continues his conversation with Bobby Dennis, the technical director at The Heights Baptist Church in Richardson, Texas. Dennis provides a look into the audio side of the production at the church. He reveals the setup and execution details involved in sound production for some very high energy and top name performers. The crew’s prep routine and communication setup offer a solid foundation for the church tech volunteers to do a professional level job. Dennis does the FOH mixing himself and gives listeners the “hands-on� perspective. Useful links:
• The Midas Legend mixer the church configures with 52 inputs for FOH
• The Clearcom MS440 intercom system used to coordinate the production crew
• The Telex RadioCom BTR700 wireless intercom used for the stage manager
• Samson Servo 120A control room audio amplifier
• Clair Brothers Audio, the company that provided the audio installation
Corporate AV Podcast Show 19
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In part one of this this podcast, SVC contributing editor Bennett Liles talks with Jeff Hawley, manager of marketing content for Yamaha and Philip Nelson, vice president of strategic development for NewTek about the new strategy of streaming live concerts to promote Yamaha musical instruments and the artists who use them. Jeff details the uses of streaming video and sound for corporate promotion and relates the experience of setting up the company’s first live streaming concert at the Pasadena Jazz Institute. Philip Nelson of NewTek provides details on the TriCaster streaming unit, its uses, and capabilities. Useful links:
• The Yamaha Hub website for live and on-demand streaming content
• The Yamaha Hub’s Twitter site
• The TriCaster LiveSet website with details on live virtual sets
• NewTek TriCaster videos with demonstrations of operation and features
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Networked AV Podcast Show 27
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In part one of this podcast, SVC contributing editor Bennett Liles talks with Adam VanOort with DataNab, an IP systems programming firm in Bumsville, Minn. They discuss the installation of a Barix audio-over-IP network at Nickelodeon Universe, a seven-acre amusement park inside the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minn. Adam outlines the technical details of the automation devices used for on-demand audio playback, live music streaming, and message repeating for the park. Technology consulting firm Elert and Associates also took part in the system design and installation. Links to more information:
• Technical details of the Barix Anuncicom 100
• The Barix IO-12 Modbus 12 Input – 12 Output Module
• The Adobe Audition 3.0 software used to encode the audio files
• The Icicle mic preamp and USB converter from Blue Microphones
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House of Worship AV Podcast Show 76
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In part one of this podcast, SVC contributing editor Bennett Liles talks with Bobby Dennis, the technical director at The Heights Baptist Church in Richardson, Texas about a wide ranging AV upgrade that included a new FOR-A switcher, cameras, and sound system. Dennis details the project from start to finish and outlines the challenges involved in selecting the right combination of production tools to enable the volunteer tech crew at the church to produce the video and sound to match the top-notch quality of the performances there. Useful links:
• The FOR-A HVS-300HS video switcher that anchors the video production
• The Datavideo MP-6000 DVD player/recorders used to archive the services and events
• The Canon XL H1S cameras used in the sanctuary for recording and IMAG
• The ProPresenter editing software used by the church for lyric and media playback
• Clair Brothers Audio, the company that provided the audio installation
• Digital Resources in Southlake, Texas, the video integrator
• An example of the performances at The Heights Baptist Church
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Corporate AV Podcast Show 18
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In part two of this podcast (listen to part one), SVC contributing editor Bennett Liles discusses the technical details of the new WakeMed mobile communications and coordination center with Gary Benzine. Benzine is regional director of the Raleigh, N.C., office of Technical Innovation, a leading AV system design and build firm headquartered in Norcross, Ga., and he outlines the installation challenges of fitting all the required communication and videoconferencing gear into the existing truck. The vehicle can go to disaster sites and provide videoconferencing and other emergency communication services. Useful links:
• The Polycom VSX 7000E videoconferencing system used in the van
• The MediaPOINTE40310402 standard definition digital media recorder
• Genex 4-input color duplex video multiplexer
• Middle Atlantic Products PD915R power distribution unit
