AV Distribution equips a university screening room in South Africa with Audac technology

AV Distribution designs and supplies a projection room with Christie y Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 with speakers Audac for the Department of Audiovisual Communication and Culture of one of South Africa's leading universities.

As part of a large-scale technology upgrade, the university had already hired audiovisual specialists Digital Fabric to specify a solution for the new cinema. The room, of 18,5 x 8,5 metros, this equipped with 140 seating inclined to be used for film and video projections, as well as for daily conferences.

Therefore, additional specifications needed for microphones, audiovisual presentations and a central control system that could be easily managed by university staff. “Our goal was to create an environment where students could view their own work with the same impact and sound quality as in professional cinemas.”, states Sagrys Fourie, Digital Fabric consultant.

With the intention of creating a theater compatible with Dolby Atmos 7.1.4, AV Distribution was commissioned to supply and assist in the design of this complete system, while Ubuntu Technologies, the university integration partner, was in charge of installing the audiovisual solution.

Fred van der Merwe, the AV Distribution, states that “to maximize power and clarity throughout the theater, we specify an Audac Vexo system. Three Audac Vexo112 full-range loudspeakers have been installed in front of the stage to directly cover the audience, mientras que se han instalado diez altavoces Vexo108 a lo largo de las paredes laterales y traseras para ofrecer una experiencia de sonido envolvente. Se han montado cuatro altavoces Vexo108 adicionales en el techo para el audio superior». Los efectos de baja frecuencia los proporcionan dos subwoofers bass reflex Audac Baso15.

En la sala de máquinas, un amplificador de cuatro canales Audac SMQ1250 suministra 630 W RMS a cada altavoz delantero del escenario, mientras que un segundo SMQ1250 está puenteado para suministrar 2500 W RMS a cada subwoofer. Cuatro amplificadores SMQ500 suministran 200 W RMS a cada uno de los altavoces envolventes. “Cada amplificador tiene una tarjeta Dante AUDAC ANI44XT para una ruta de señal digital completa”, continúa van der Merwe. “Después de la puesta en marcha, The SPL measured at the reference listening position was set to 85 dB, with a maximum capacity of 100 dB”.

Christie Projection

Together with the Audac sound system, AV Distribution and Digital Fabric also specified a Christie M 4K15+ RGB laser projector and a screen Da-Lite Cinema Contour with perforated surface HDPro1.1. “Projector displays student work in 4K, providing an authentic cinematic experience, while ambient lighting is essential when the venue is used as a conference room”, duck.

“We have been able to create a system that truly improves the creative and learning experience of Audiovisual Communication and Culture students.”, points out Sagrys Fourie, de Digital Fabric, about the close collaboration with AV Distribution.

“This space will allow students to fully immerse themselves in the work they have created.”, highlights Johan Burger, director of operations, technical and project in Ubuntu. “The products specified by AV Distribution were perfectly suited to the requirements, resulting in a space that offers professional quality sound and images. Our installation teams were well prepared and equipped with all necessary resources to complete the installation according to the client's specifications.”.

“For AV Distribution it was a privilege to be part of this project and work together with Digital Fabric and Ubuntu to create a unique cinema solution for the university”, commenta van der Merwe. “Selected AUDAC products deliver a powerful experience at an affordable cost. We believe that this film will highlight the university's drive towards creativity and teaching excellence”.