Celebrating 20 Years of Service with Tennis Australia

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Celebrating 20 years of ALSO INSIDE THIS ISSUE service with Tennis Australia

A revamped AV system for Caulfield Grammar chapel 2

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Tennis Australia is an throughout monitors and Delegating the appropriate organisation that hopes to displays around the arena. resources necessary to promote and advance tennis overcome any hurdles throughout the country. This was a multi-faceted project, They are responsible involving much coordination CABLING WORKS Building-wide for conducting various with Tennis Australia to DIB also conduct various cabling meeting room installs domestic and international facilitate a smooth, problem- installations to temporarily expand for Nucleus Network 4 tournaments, most notably free operation that gives the the broadcasting system of the the Australian Open. This Australian public the best venue, ensuring that the feeds can year marked DIB’s 20th year experience possible. reach any of the monitors installed A technologically- of working alongside Tennis within the venue. expansive theatre Australia, taking pride in CONTROLLING for Padua College 5 being the AV provider for THE LIVE FEEDS The DIB team is proud of the work such a significant Australian DIB was tasked with managing that it has done alongside Tennis sporting event. broadcasts from various feeds Australia, and hopes to provide and delegating their content to the best audio-visual experience DIB Australia has provided 50 simultaneous TV channels, possible for viewers of the excellent AV design and all of which can be viewed on Australian Open for years to come. AV services to meet the the various displays scattered requirements for this major around the arena. INTERESTED IN WORKING sporting event. This extends WITH DIB AUSTRALIA? from making sure all AV LIVE EVENT SUPPORT CONTACT US! An upgraded projector upgrades are completed in To minimise the possibility of For more information about system for Dräger a timely and professional coverage being disrupted, DIB this project, please visit meeting room 6 manner, to ensuring that all also provided live event support http://bit.ly/DIB14025 or scan AV services are operating for the entire two-week duration the QR code below. A wave of new CommBox correctly during the of the Australian Open. This touchscreens for St tournament. More specifically, involved: Catherine’s 7 DIB has undertaken the The provision of highly responsibility of overseeing trained, professional DIB staff Tips to ensuring the best the live streaming of the who remain onsite to assist av system for your Australian Open, broadcasting with any faults or issues that new building 8 various tennis matches may arise during operations FEATURE STORY A revamped AV system for Caulfield Grammar chapel Caulfield Grammar School prides itself on being an internationally recognised, co-educational school that understands the importance of providing a high-quality education for its students. In putting quality teaching and learning at the foreground of their school ethos, Caulfield Grammar ensures that their learning programs are dynamic and responsive to the changing nature of society. In achieving this goal, Caulfield Grammar employs the use of innovative learning technologies, encouraging students to capitalise on the resources that are ubiquitous in their daily lives.

Caulfield Grammar’s extensive relationship with DIB meant that when it came to upgrading the audiovisual system within the school’s chapel, DIB was chosen to tackle this project. The full system

RETRACTING SCREENS 55” Philips displays were installed A DYNAMIC AUDIO SYSTEM within the chapel, fitted into existing DIB installed a Beyerdynamic Mid-retraction ceiling mounts that retract back lectern-style microphone system of the screens into the ceiling for a flush effect. for better audio production. With a Featuring full HD, 1920x1080 microphone that can directionally resolution, these monitors are pick up audio from two separate capable of delivering high-quality, speakers, this lectern system vibrant images with crisp details. is perfect for conducting This ensures that any content presentations. The lectern mic displayed is not only readable from is connected to the chapel’s anywhere in the chapel, but that no audio system using a Sennheiser details are lost or obscured. receiver and transmitter. DIB also provided a wireless microphone A new HDMI system was also and a lapel microphone to cater fitted inside the chapel. This for any occasion. new system features Kramer Switcher, an HDMI wall input, The chapel’s audio system and Blackmagic HDMI to was also revamped with the SDI converters. All of these installation of an Extron audio components work together processor, which makes it easier to provide the user with four for users to control audio from separate HDMI inputs through various inputs, and six premium Displays retracted which they can share content Community pendant speakers. into the ceiling through the Philips displays. These high performance speakers

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Retracted screens CommBox continues to ultra sharp, clear graphics and revolutionise touch technology with text, presentations look more their range of ultra-responsive captivating and eye-catching, interactive Classic touchscreens. leave a lasting impression on These touchscreens can elevate your audience. your collaborative spaces, offering presenters an easier method of PLUG & PLAY displaying their content whilst It’s easier than ever to connect providing a more engaging your devices to the touchscreen. Extron Pro touch control panel experience for audiences. With no drivers or calibration necessary, you can easily plug in provide exceptional sound INNOVATIVE TOUCH your Windows PC, Mac or laptop coverage, giving the audience a TECHNOLOGY and get started straight away. balanced listening experience. By combining camera and The chapel’s existing audio infra-red touch technologies, AN WORTHWHILE system was also integrated to CommBox ensures that their INVESTMENT support the new audiovisual Classic touchscreens are ultra- Never fall behind with technology equipment installed. responsive and highly accurate. by investing in a CommBox These touchscreens also feature touchscreen. With a 17 year life USER-FRIENDLY CONTROL Beyerdynamic multi-touch capabilities, allowing expectancy and no maintenance lectern-style In wanting to provide a more multiple people to interact with requirements, these versatile microphone the displayed content. This can be touchscreens can keep up with the streamlined way of controlling system the audiovisual equipment, DIB used during presentations to create changing demands of any space. installed an Extron Pro touch a more hands-on experience for control panel. This wall-mounted, audience members if desired. A MODERN AESTHETIC 7” touchscreen provides a very The sleek, modern design of intuitive and simplified AV system, CLEAR, CAPTIVATING the CommBox touchscreen where users can access 80% of GRAPHICS complements the aesthetic of the all the system’s functions with one Regardless of the model’s size, space. Their stylish, streamline button press. This helps to both the Classic range provides frame is subtle, but striking, reduce confusion and wasted 4K, ultra HD resolution. With making a statement in any room. time when it comes to using the system. INTERESTED IN GRABBING A COMMBOX TOUCHSCREEN FOR YOUR SPACES? CONTACT US! LOOKING TO RENOVATE YOUR SHARED For more information on the CommBox SPACES? CONTACT US! touchscreen and how it can augment your For more information about this project, classroom or boardroom, please contact a DIB please visit http://bit.ly/DIB13916 Solutions Consultant at 9457-4800, visit http://bit. or scan the QR code below. ly/DIBCommBox or scan the QR code below.

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Extron TLP Pro control panel

included to allow for a more local connection.

A Polycom RealPresence Conference phone, featuring a Polycom PTZ camera system, was integrated with the new AV system. With the camera’s full HD resolution, conducting video conference calls have never been easier.

The full system Additionally, the installation of a Kramer Matrix switcher, Nucleus Network is Australia’s which takes inputs from the leading clinical research presentation station and local organisation, specialising in the inputs and allows the user to conduct of phase one clinical choose whether to display trials. Nucleus Network prides content on the displays and itself on its diligent adherence during video conference calls. to international regulatory requirements, upholding the INTUITIVE CONTROL highest of standards in their OF THE SYSTEM conducting of over 500 early Controlling the AV system within phase clinical trials since the rooms has been streamlined their establishment. Nucleus thanks to the fitting of an Extron Network believes in employing The full system TLP Pro control panel. This panel the best available technology to takes the important functions of aid researchers during clinical bright monitors display content presentation systems allow the display, the Kramer Matrix and trials. without losing its clarity or users to wirelessly share content the conferencing equipment and crispness. The large sizes of from their own devices to a places them in an easy-to-access, As such, the DIB team worked the display also ensure that central screen, whether it be a central place for easier use. with Nucleus Network and everyone in the space can see laptop, tablet or smartphone. Bio Construct to install new the presentation, promoting A HDMI connection is also WANT TO SPICE UP YOUR AV equipment inside various more engagement. The system BOARDROOMS? CONTACT US! boardrooms and meeting also features a variety of ways For more information rooms. This hopes to facilitate for users to connect their device about this project, please visit http://bit.ly/DIB13396 more efficient, productive to the monitor, including HDMI or scan the QR code below. meetings. input plates for a more flexible experience. VARYING SCREEN SIZES Various Phillips LCD displays A VERSATILE were installed the meeting PRESENTATION SYSTEM rooms, its display size changing The DIB team installed Barco depending on the person- Clickshares inside each room. capacity of each room. These These stand-alone, wireless Polycom PTZ camera system

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A technologically-expansive Retractable screen theatre for Padua College Padua College is a Catholic Lumens PTZ Camera system secondary school on the Mornington Peninsula with over 2500 students and 350 staff. Padua seeks to develop entrepreneurial thinkers, who foster a range of 21st century skills including collaboration, communication, critical thinking and creativity. Developing facilities for professional or educational to enable this are a key priority environments, allowing events to and, to this end, the College has and WUXGA resolution, these finish that hides the screens be streamed lived for students undertaken a building masterplan projectors are perfect for large completely when not in use. or employees unable to attend that will best meet the future venues because they create ultra in person, or recorded for future educational needs of its students, bright images. They ensure that FOLDING SCREENS reference. To supplement the including this technologically any projected content keeps their Two 49” Philips UHD commercial functions of the SMP 351, a enhanced lecture theatre. clarity and detail, while remaining monitors were installed halfway Lumens VC-A51S PTZ Camera readable in spite of unfavourable down the theatre space, fitted into system was ceiling mounted to In wanting to have a more lighting conditions. Users can Ultralift motorised TV brackets capture high quality visuals. technologically enhanced theatre, display content onto the projectors that fold up into the ceiling cavity Padua College employed the using either the Vivi Receiver or for a flush finish, hiding the panels INTERESTED IN RENOVATING services of the DIB team in through the various HDMI input when not in use. YOUR THEATRE? CONTACT US helping them achieve this goal. plates installed throughout the FOR A QUOTE! For more information about This project primarily involved theatre. EASY LIVE STREAMING this project, please visit the installation of a new projector AND RECORDING http://bit.ly/DIB13466 or scan system. Two 150” ScreenTechnics An Extron SMP 351 Streaming the QR code below. ElectriCinema projection screens Media Processor was installed. POWERFUL VENUE were fitted at stage location, This flexible media processor PROJECTORS allowing both rear projectors to is capable of capturing and Two Epson EB-L1505UNL laser display content onto them. Two distributing live AV sources and projectors were installed at the ScreenTechnics Recessed Screen presentations with ease, through rear of the theatre. With 12,000 Boxes were also installed within both live streaming or through ANSI lumens of brightness the ceiling cavity, giving a flush recording. The SMP 351 is perfect

The full system An upgraded projector system for Dräger meeting room Dräger is an internationally The projector also EPSON EB-L610U renowned enterprise that uses innovative installation projector provides medical and safety laser-light source technology products. Dräger technology, prides itself on supplying meaning that products that protect, support the projector and save lives throughout a can not only multitude of sectors, including deliver up to clinical and mining. 20,000 hours of use, but is Dräger engaged the services maintenance-free. Staff of the DIB team to upgrade using the projector need not the projector system inside worry about the upkeep of the Dräger’s Lubeck meeting room. projector, allowing for a more This involved the installation hassle-free experience. of a more powerful, versatile projector. A MORE USER-FRIENDLY SYSTEM POWERFUL AND VERSATILE An existing Joey Micro control to suit the new functions of LOOKING TO UPGRADE An EPSON EB-L610U installation panel was also reprogrammed the installed system. This YOUR MEETING ROOM? projector was ceiling mounted also included re-labelling CONTACT US! onto an existing bracket inside buttons and the panel front. For more information about this project, please visit the boardroom. Thanks to the User-friendly control panels http://bit.ly/DIB14285 or scan like the Joey make it easier projector’s 6,000 ANSI lumens the QR code below. of brightness and 3LCD 3-chip for users to control their AV technology, projected images system, as they take the most are incredibly bright and used functions of the system colourful. This ensures that the and assign them to easy-to- content doesn’t suffer in terms use buttons on the central Joey Micro control panel of clarity and readability. controller.

WWW.DIBAUSTRALIA.COM.AU 6 © DIB AUSTRALIA, #58 / MAY 2019 NEWS A wave of new CommBox touchscreens for St Catherine's As one of Australia’s leading points of touch at any one time, girls’ schools, St Catherine’s allowing multiple students/staff School is dedicated to to interact with the display. providing young women The CommBox screen was with a personalised level of installed on a motorised bracket, academic care and exceptional accommodating for different educational opportunities fit for heights by lowering or raising the modern age. St Catherine’s the position of the panel. This is committed to fostering a helps to create more flexible vibrant learning environment classrooms, where different year that nurtures and empowers levels can easily come in and students. To facilitate effective use the full functionality of the teaching and learning, St space. Catherine’s recognises that using the most up-to-date For audio reinforcement, educational technologies is DIB installed essential. a CommBox The full system soundbar. Hanging DIB was happy to work with St directly off of the was also installed. This wireless Catherine’s in installing new CommBox screen, presentation system allows both audiovisual equipment inside this soundbar is students and staff to share content their newly constructed Junior not only effective from their devices, allowing School. After consulting with in carrying sound for a more open, collaborative the school to determine what throughout the classroom. their requirements were for the classroom, but space, DIB designed a project complements the WANT TO INCREASE featuring the installation of modern, sleek INTERACTIVITY IN YOUR touchscreen monitors across aesthetic of the CLASSROOMS? CONTACT US! twenty classrooms. monitor. For more information about this project, please visit http://bit.ly/DIB12595 or scan MORE HANDS-ON LESSONS CONTROL the QR code below. In all of the classrooms, a 75” EVERYTHING the system with a single touch of CommBox Classic Interactive WITH ONE TOUCH a button. Users can also locally touch monitor was installed. With For a more intuitive and user- connect their devices to the an ultra HD, 4K (3840x2160) friendly control of the new system, monitor using the various inputs. resolution, this bright, versatile the team programmed and monitor adds an extra element installed a CommBox Control Hub For a wireless way of presenting of interactivity to every lesson. 9. Comprising of a Joey Micro content, a VIVI wireless receiver Utilising combined infrared and 9 control panel and an input camera technology for ultra fast plate (HDMI/USB/VGA/Audio), and accurate touch response, this control hub enables users to the CommBox can register four access the important functions of

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WWW.DIBAUSTRALIA.COM.AU © DIB AUSTRALIA, #58 / MAY 2019 7 HINTS & TIPS TIPS TO ENSURING THE BEST AV SYSTEM FOR YOUR NEW BUILDING Great news: your school or determine what they actually organisation has a NEW building want in the space by guiding a project approved! You’re excited discussion to ascertain: about the possibilities and what the client will be doing in benefits this new facility will that space; provide for your organisation. In how they are going to use the this section, we will offer some space and; tips and insights that might help what sort of information they’re ease the process of determining trying to present and to what and planning the AV equipment groups of people etc. for your new building. The consultant will then work from As with any AV installations, the the client’s needs to try and form a first step is to determine what is solution that answers them through needed in each space. While this the appropriate technology. is no different with new buildings, Another reason for having an AV DIB Solutions Consultants have the fact that the space does not After this initial step, the next thing consultant involved early in the extensive experience in providing exist yet adds a degree of difficulty to do is to interface with their planning phase is to finalise the AV solutions with new building to the proceedings. Clients may design team and architects to plans for the AV system and get projects, particularly in planning and be tempted to try and install a make sure that the building works the wiring installed before walls are working effectively with all parties wide variety of AV equipment in with the client’s AV requirements. plastered or permanent ceilings involved. Their comprehensive the space to cater for all possible Whilst many architects do an are completed. This not only knowledge from having worked scenarios, but more often than not excellent job of designing beautiful avoids any frustration for wiring with a variety of different clients and too much money will be spent on and impressive modern buildings, later, but enables the AV design spaces can help guide you through equipment that will mostly be left these designs do not always to be practical. This practicality the hard parts of designing a new unused. lend themselves to creating ranges from the functionality of building’s AV system. workable, functional spaces for the the AV system through to the CONTACT US TO HELP YOU This is why the success of any AV installation of AV requirements. “serviceability” of the system. PLAN AN AV SYSTEM FOR system in a new building project Thus, AV consultants might Without a consultation with an AV YOUR NEW BUILDING is dependent on the involvement suggest minor changes to the integrator, many of these important For assistance with your custom audio visual requirements, contact a of an AV integrator in the early building’s design to ensure that the factors can get overlooked during DIB Audio Visual Solutions Consultant planning phase of the project. An clients get the desired AV outcome the design phase, which may lead today. Phone (03) 9457-4800 or AV consultant can help the client they are looking for. to more problems down the road. email us at [email protected]