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AV Display Installations

Sight and sound is what gives a space its feeling. Its vibe. We believe the beat of a space is what defines its soul. Our team is all about designing custom solutions that show off your vision and the theme of your space to bring it to life. And! We’re full turn key here. We’ll design, install and maintain your new system.

Audio Systems

Our team has designed, installed, and actively maintains audio systems in everything from small restaurants to entire hotels all over the world. We choose from only state of the art, professional hardware and speakers that will give you the most bang for your buck. We use fancy DSP systems to create audio zoned systems that are completely scalable for a small restaurant to a massive convention center or corporate headquarters. This gives you the power to tailor each area within your space with the perfect feeling at the perfect time. We hook you up with everything from the speakers & amplifiers to the control system and even the music itself. We’re a one stop shop here to make your space rock!

Commercial Audio Systems
Commercial Displays for Restaurant

VIDEO SYSTEMS

We believe every screen is a canvas. It doesn’t matter if it’s a video wall, projector or a few displays above a bar. We always ask “how is this screen bringing value to guests?” Is your goal to create interactive art to wow your guests? Is it to connect with your employees and visitors to show that your company is the leader within your industry? Or is it to create the most epic sports bar experience ever? We love deep diving into your project and helping you figure all of this out. Then! We’ll help you select the best screen sizes, management software, media players, and content to make your space shine.

LIGHTING SYSTEMS

Let’s light it up! Our team loves creating lighting systems that set the perfect tone at the perfect moment for your guests. Lighting sets such an emotional connection within a environment; get it right and it’s amazing. Get it wrong and it kills the entire vibe. We design, install and maintain small to massive lighting systems that include LED lighting, color changing, and even moving lights to add that wow factor.

Creative Lighting Design
Audio Video System Control

CONTROL SYSTEMS

Our systems are super high tech and you might think you’ll need to work at the genius bar to understand how to use them. Don’t worry, we make it super easy. Each one of our control systems for audio, lighting, video walls or interactive experiences are designed with the end user in-mind. We like to say “We design for the hostess or shift manager; not the IT department”. Each system interface is custom designed (by an in-house graphic designer) to match your company’s theming. Then those designs (after your approval) are given to our in-house programmers who make a complex system easy to use. We believe our programming should do the heavy lifting and not force you to hit a million buttons to make something happen. Our touch panels and iPad control interfaces are streamlined by creating timed cues, custom presets, and a clean interface. In short, it just works when you need it to work.

FULL AUDIO VIDEO SYSTEMS

Have a new build-out, or maybe an old one that’s ready for some new gear? We do everything from system design and installation of new builds to complete retrofits. Let us know how we can help you, and we’re there.






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    How Much Does a Video Wall Cost?

    When taking on a large project such as a video wall, the question that’s always on the tip of everyone’s tongue (and rightfully so), is “What will a video wall cost me?” Futuristic, high-tech, creative solutions are great, but can often come with a decent price point. There are a ton of factors that go […]

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    Featured Project

    Hard Rock Hotel Resort Audio Video System

    We recently completed an exciting project for the Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Studios Orlando, where we installed a stunning 3×3 video wall as part of their resort audio video system upgrade. This impressive video wall consists of nine 55″ displays while creating a striking centerpiece in the hotel’s newly renovated lobby.

    The entire system is powered and controlled by our custom programmed interfaces. This includes all hardware, including video wall processors, audio and video sources. We used durable cat-5 cables to connect the displays, saving our client from the expense of running new power lines. This design also allowed us to integrate the video wall with the hotel’s existing audio video system, meaning the content displayed on the wall can be seen and heard throughout the hotel.

    Customized Control with Ascend Studios’ iPad App

    At Ascend Studios, we provide custom-branded iPad apps to control all of our resort audio video systems. For Hard Rock Hotel, we completely updated their existing control system and added new features. Now, they have easy control over the video wall, hotel-wide audio zones, and video sources, all with real-time feedback.

    The app also includes integrated help files, improved Wi-Fi signal strength, HD graphics, and seamless access to our 24/7 Help Desk support. With our remote monitoring system, we can troubleshoot issues from anywhere in the world, ensuring that the system runs smoothly for guests.

    Resort-Wide Audio Video System Overhaul

    In addition to the video wall, our team redesigned the entire resort audio video system, covering the pool area, five ballrooms, and all public areas of the hotel. We replaced outdated equipment from the 1999 installation and installed our preprogrammed DSP processors and Crestron control system. This upgrade provided the hotel with a fully customizable audio system, allowing easy updates and scalability.

    The system, controlled via a 10″ touch screen and iPad, includes 96 audio zones, each with EQ, leveling, compression, and individual zone controls. We completed the system switch-over in a single night, minimizing disruption, and had everything up and running before 5 AM.

    Key Features of the Resort Audio Video System:

    • Nine 1920×1080 HD video wall displays with remote power and video connections
    • Custom themed iPad app for seamless control of audio and video systems
    • Integration with six cable boxes, a Blu-ray player, and a music video server
    • Full integration with the hotel’s existing audio system
    • Additional high-output speakers and subwoofers for enhanced sound
    • Local video DJ HDMI input for live events at the video wall
    • 96 controllable audio zones with advanced EQ and individual zone settings
    • Free 24/7 access to Ascend Studios’ Help Desk and remote support

    This upgraded resort audio video system ensures that Hard Rock Hotel provides a top-tier guest experience, with cutting-edge audio and video technology throughout their property.

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