Museum Audio Video System Upgrade at CityArts Gallery

We’re thrilled to have completed our Museum Audio Video System Upgrade at CityArts Gallery in downtown Orlando, Florida. CityArts, located in the heart of Orlando’s Downtown Arts District, blends historic architecture with modern art displays, making it a vibrant cultural hub.

Upgrading Museum Audio Video

CityArts Gallery, which took over a building originally built in 1886, needed significant museum audio video updates. The gallery frequently hosts Orlando’s Mayor and various artist showcases, so perfecting the audio and video experience was crucial. Our team worked closely with CityArts to design a system that allows the Gallery Manager to easily control audio and video throughout the space. Whether adjusting the music or activating artist videos on the screens, the new system offers intuitive control via an iPad or touch panel, ensuring smooth and high-quality events.

Historic Building Meets Modern Tech

The gallery’s historic building posed some challenges. We uncovered vintage cables and had to integrate new technology creatively without altering the building’s aesthetic. Our team’s dedication ensured the new system met functional needs while enhancing the gallery’s appeal.

Looking Ahead

The gallery has hosted several successful Third Thursday events with their new museum audio video system and is thrilled with its ease of use. Looking ahead, CityArts has requested an upgrade to their video capabilities. We’ll soon install projectors on each floor to support film festivals and further modernize the space. In the meantime, explore our museum design work at the Orlando Science Center or our laser show at Lake Nona!

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Client Downtown Arts District - Orlando, FL Services

Audio / Video

Year 2020

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Summary

Details

AV System

Fully integrated control system
Updated Networking
Microphone System for Events – one set on each floor
Wall inputs for live music performances in the Museum Cafe
High quality in-ceiling speakers and subwoofers
New AV rack with active cooling system
Customized touch panel design by our Graphic Designers

Project Details

Historic Building from the 1880’s
Two (2) Floors
Multiple Audio Zones
System design and installation strategy to protect historic features throughout building
Tons of old wiring and multiple iterations of old systems to sort through
Tight crawlspace to navigate through in-ceiling speaker installation
Compliance with COVID-19 pandemic restrictions during site visits and installation
Phase 2 in planning to upgrade video capability with projection system on each floor

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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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