On June 12th our city was attacked by a terrorist.

When the attack happened, it really hit home for us. We’re strong supporters of gay rights and passionate about the Orlando community and our identity as a city. Our thoughts are with the victims and families in this difficult time.

On Monday morning, around 10am, we had the idea to show our love and support in our own way. We hit the ground running trying to get everything put together by dusk. We worked with the city and all of the building owners and property managers: Matt, Chris, Joe, and Christine. They offered so much support and were incredibly helpful, within a matter of hours everyone was on board with the idea.

We reached out to a few other Orlando based companies for help and the support was overwhelming. Evolve Media Group ‪donated two huge projectors and volunteered to come by and help us set up. Tyler Lighting donated dozens of colored LED lighting strips and volunteered to help during set up. Sunbelt rentals donated two huge generators to power the projectors. The Edge Factory and local digital artist Nathan Selikoff donated the beautiful digital content that you see in the photos below.

It was so magical to see everyone come together and create a display to show Orlando’s love and support for those affected by this tragedy. We are so proud to be a part of “The City beautiful”

Love is Love.

#OrlandoStrong
#OrlandoUnited

‪Please send a thank you to all of the individuals and companies who made this possible:

Evolve Media Group
Tyler Lighting
The Edge Factory
Susquehanna Holdings
FBC Mortgage
Nathan Selikoff
Sunbelt
Thomas Chatmon
Suntrust Center
Piedmont Office Realty Trust

Thank you, Orlando Business Journal, for writing about our tribute.

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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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