All loudspeakers are driven by Crown CTs two-channel power amplifiers, with a BSS Soundweb SW9088 8 input by 8 output audio processor providing comprehensive digital audio processing and routing.
All dais positions are outfitted with Audio-Technica U-Series gooseneck microphones, each with a push to mute button to allow private conversations among council members.
Further, Listen Acoustics and Cascade Sound & Stage Lighting teamed up on an advanced high-definition (HD) video system.
A variety of source devices, including Denon DN-V210 DVD player, Toshiba DVD/VHS combo player, and a Wolfvision VZ-9Plus document camera plus data/USB inputs feed (distribution over CAT-5) two FSR E-200 (Eagle) switchers.
One E-200 delivers program feeds to two Sanyo PLC-XP100L 6500-lumen projectors in the council chambers, as well as seven ToteVision LCD-1048HDR 10.4-inch LCD displays located at each council person’s dais position.
This switcher can also be activated to feed Mitsubishi LDT46TV 46-inch LCD monitors in two other meeting rooms.
The other FSR switcher is for future use, for broadcast of council meetings and other events to the public. Furthering this capability are two Sony BRC-H700 HD pan-tilt-zoon cameras already mounted in the chambers, with more planned to be installed in the future.
An AMX NI-3000 integrated controller resides at the head of video and audio systems, interfacing with an AMX MVP-8400 8.4-inch wireless touch panel that provides operators with simple options for configuration, depending upon need and application.
“Prior to this new building, the town council was meeting in a trailer, using a hand recorder as their only AV system,” Cooley concludes. “So they’ve gone from extremely basic to very sophisticated in a short period of time. System training was key, and that’s where the easy control and easy use of the system was extremely important.”
Julie M. Clark has been involved with audio and video in one way or another for over 15 years, including marketing, public relations and sales.