Burning Man, Follow Your Heart Home

Burning Man Heart Beacon: A Passion Project with a Purpose!

Our founder, Josh, is a dedicated “burner” who has been part of many themed camps at the legendary Burning Man festival! Held in Black Rock City, Nevada, this unique gathering offers an unforgettable experience. If you haven’t experienced Burning Man yet, make sure to visit their official website to learn more!

A Creative Collaboration for the Burning Man Heart Beacon!

To give something special to his camp, Josh teamed up with Ascend and the incredibly talented Evan Miga. Together, they brought a one-of-a-kind idea to life! The result? The Burning Man Heart Beacon—a beacon that stands out in a city filled with over 70,000 people! At night, the playa transforms into a dazzling wonderland of glowing art cars and illuminated installations. It’s a feast for the eyes, but it can also be overwhelming. That’s why a beacon like this is essential for finding your way back.

Guiding You Home with the Heart Beacon!

Burning Man is all about adventure, creativity, and exploration! After a day of biking, dancing, and discovering amazing art, it can be tough to locate your camp. Since there are no phones or GPS, landmarks are key. This is where the Burning Man Heart Beacon shines—literally! The high-mounted beacon is bright and visible from afar, making it easy to guide campers home. No matter how colorful or busy the surroundings are, this beacon stands out!

Crafting the Beating Heart Beacon!

We designed the Beating Heart Beacon to symbolize following your heart, knowing it will always lead you home. With his incredible skills, Evan Miga created this heart-shaped beacon. It includes an impressive lighting system that can be seen from miles away. Even in the vast playa, this beacon stands tall and bright. It’s the perfect guide in the midst of all the chaos and color!

See the Magic Come to Life!

Want to see how this creative project was built? Check out the pictures and video below to explore the process of creating the Burning Man Heart Beacon! It’s an inspiring journey you don’t want to miss.

Work with Evan Miga!

Feeling inspired? If you want to collaborate with Evan on your own art project, visit Stachelightning.com! This is your chance to turn your ideas into reality!

Want to see some other EPIC projects? Check out our Burns 360 LED Cave!

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Client Burning Man Services

Year 2019

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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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