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of the display wall system into the casino’s Crestron AV2 controller, so that everything could be operated easily from Crestron TPS4000 and TPS-3000 touchscreens. VERSATILE SYSTEM This state-of-the-art system can provide content from a wide range of sources — standard and high-definition video, as well as analog and DVI computer signals, enabling the casino to provide digital signage, promotional materials, or display sporting and entertainment events all at the same time. Jupiter’s PixelNet offered inputs from a wide range of sources at extremely high resolution, while maintaining the fault tolerance and high-availability necessary for a 24/7/365 installation. The Jupiter PixelNet System also provides pre-programmed templates for instant recall and an easy transition to other input formats as they become available. Systems integrator Allstar Show Industries installed the video feeds from the main AV rack room and control interfaces and, with technical support and collaboration from Mitsubishi, the cube frames and hardware. A factory-trained technician from Mitsubishi performed the videowall programming and color balance adjustments with the assistance of Allstar’s local technicians. An Extron MAV Plus 3264 V matrix switcher supplies composite video to over 100 LG Electronics plasma and LCD displays ranging in size from 42 to 65 inches, distributed throughout the casino. For audio in the main casino, Allstar installed over 400 JBL Control 24CT and 26T ceiling loudspeakers powered by QSC CX204V amplifiers, with Biamp AudiaFlex, providing signal processing and digital audio networking via CobraNet. The show lounge was specified with 7.1 surround audio using QSC HPR122i loudspeakers. The Meyer Sound CQ-1 main loudspeakers are fed by a Yamaha LS9-32 digital mixing console and digital distribution using an Aviom A-Net digital snake for the Sennheiser microphones and Aviom A-Net monitors. Both the show lounge and the main casino use independent Crestron control systems, which are interconnected over the facility’s LAN. This permits routing of casino content to the show lounge and live events from the show lounge back out various parts of the casino floor. All control functions are available at touchscreens located in the AV rack room, on stage, and at FOH in the show lounge, as well as at the reception area. A remote client with streaming video preview was added, so that managers can interact with the control system from their desktops. INFO AVIOM: www.aviom.com CRESTRON: www.crestron.com EXTRON: www.extron.com GEFEN: www.gefen.com JBL PROFESSIONAL: www.jblpro.com JUPITER SYSTEMS: www.jupiter.com LG ELECTRONICS: www.lge.com MITSUBISHI: www.mitsubishimegaview.com QSC AUDIO: www.qscaudio.com SENNHEISER: www.sennheiserusa.com Robin Stavisky is a professional writer and blogger for technology-based industries, and can be reached at rdsnvm@gmail.com. http://www.aviom.com http://www.crestron.com http://www.extron.com http://www.gefen.com http://www.jblpro.com http://www.jupiter.com http://www.lge.com http://www.mitsubishimegaview.com http://www.mitsubishimegaview.com http://www.qscaudio.com http://www.sennheiserusa.com http://www.rgb.com

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AV Technology - November/December 2008 Contents Precedent Corporate: Finishing with Style Government: It’s Still About People Education: Surviving Budget Cuts Applying Metrics to AV ROI Selecting Room Scheduling Software Six Things You Need to Know About Webcasting The Way I See It: Becoming an Internet Native Casino Uses AV for Dramatic Impact Just What the Doctor Ordered The Loneliest Help Desk in Town Product Forum Product Spotlight Tech Horizons New Products Ad Index AV MO

AV Technology - November/December 2008

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