. 2019 05 / INSPIRED AV #58 9-11 Percy Street, Heidelberg West, Victoria, 3081 PH (03) 9457 4800 FAX (03) 9457 4801 E [email protected] Celebrating 20 years of ALSO INSIDE THIS ISSUE service with Tennis Australia A revamped AV system for Caulfield Grammar chapel 2 Get in-touch with the CommBox Interactive Classic Series! 3 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 WWW.DIBAUSTRALIA.COM.AU 2 © DIB AUSTRALIA, #58 / MAY 2019 FEATURE PRODUCT Get in-touch with the CommBox Interactive Classic Series! 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. 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WWW.DIBAUSTRALIA.COM.AU © DIB AUSTRALIA, #58 / MAY 2019 3 NEWS Building-wide meeting room installs for Nucleus Network 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. 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