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With exposed ceilings and visible structural supports, conventional AV concealment was not an option. Solutionz mapped every component—speakers, displays, cameras, and cabling—to maintain visual balance while ensuring functionality.
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With centralized control, faculty can teach in a single room or extend instruction across multiple spaces. The client praised its adaptability:
“Q-SYS allows professors to combine rooms, control cameras, and record multiple streams simultaneously. We’ve incorporated advanced features like AI-tracking cameras that follow instructors in the auditorium, flexible room combining and separation, and overflow room connectivity when events reach capacity. These capabilities make the building truly adaptable for teaching and events.”
Core 610: Central audio processor with real-time routing and network monitoring.
NV-32-H: 4K low-latency video endpoints for hybrid collaboration.
PTZ-20x60: Pan-tilt-zoom cameras for lectures and virtual attendance.
CX-Q 2K4-NA: Networked amplifier for clear audio in large spaces.
TSC-101-G3: Touchscreen controllers for intuitive AV and lighting control.
NETGEAR AV networking delivers reliable audio and video across all 152 spaces. PoE++ powers devices directly, reducing clutter and simplifying installation. The system supports high-speed streaming and hybrid collaboration.
The client noted that NETGEAR AV’s switches integrate smoothly with Q-SYS to provide high-speed performance in every room. This setup allows faculty and students to collaborate without interruption.
GSM4248UX-100NAS: 48-port managed switch with PoE++ delivering up to 90W per port for cameras, microphones, and other AV devices, ensuring smooth, high-speed signal transmission.
GSM4212UX-100NAS: 12-port switch for smaller spaces, providing robust performance and flexibility without compromising quality.
MSM4352-100NES: High-capacity managed switch with PoE++ on select ports, designed for large-scale AV deployments with reliable data transfer.
XSM4340FV-100NES: Fiber backbone switch providing ultra-high-speed connectivity with low latency, critical for data-intensive AV applications.
Legrand AV provided adaptable infrastructure to keep the system organized, secure, and scalable. Mounting, racking, credenza, and power management solutions maximized space while keeping the installation clean and professional.
These solutions supported a large atrium video wall and ensured proper spacing, cooling, and equipment protection. This reduces maintenance costs while providing reliable operation in demanding academic environments.
Chief CMA100: Ceiling mounts for projectors and AV equipment, designed for easy installation and precise adjustments, ensuring optimal viewing angles in classrooms and auditoriums.
Middle Atlantic BGR-3827: A 38U rack system that organizes critical components with efficient cable management and ventilation, keeping equipment cool and accessible for maintenance.
Middle Atlantic UPS-2200R-8IP: An uninterruptible power supply with web-enabled individual outlet control, delivering 2150VA/1650W to safeguard AV systems during outages.
Middle Atlantic C5 Series Credenzas: Versatile credenzas providing stylish, functional AV storage for conference rooms and classrooms, with configurable options to house equipment securely while complementing the aesthetic of the space.
Panasonic projectors and displays deliver consistent, high-quality visuals in all learning spaces. Lens-shifting capabilities allow flexible placement while keeping images sharp from corner to corner.
Goebel, said, “Panasonic’s specifications were reliable and consistent across all rooms, ensuring the right equipment was delivered for every space.” Low-maintenance technology reduces operational costs and provides dependable performance for hybrid learning and research.
PT-MZ10KLWU: A 10,000-lumen WUXGA laser projector delivering bright, sharp images in large lecture halls, with a solid-state light source and sealed cooling system for minimal upkeep.
TH-CQE1 Series Displays (43", 55", 65", 75", 86", 98"): 4K UHD displays offering crisp visuals for classrooms and meeting rooms, with 500 cd/m² brightness and anti-glare coating. Supporting 24/7 operation (98") or 16/7 operation (43–86"), they enhance group work and hybrid learning with USB-C and HDMI CEC connectivity.
Shure microphones capture clear, intelligible audio for lectures, discussions, and hybrid sessions. The MXA920 ceiling array and MXA710-2FT linear microphones provide full-room coverage and integrate with the AV network to support room combining and eye-tracking cameras.
The Solutionz team praised the MXA920 arrays for their reliability and consistent performance, noting that their IntelliMix® DSP technology adapts to room acoustics and speaker positions, ensuring pristine audio across all learning spaces.
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MXA920: Ceiling array microphone with Automatic Coverage™ technology, providing precise, customizable coverage for lecture halls and large collaborative spaces.
Solutionz provides a support plan that includes:
Two-business-day response time
Unlimited field engineer visits
Full equipment coverageThe Center for AI and Data Science now provides learning spaces that are flexible, reliable, and ready to adapt as the university’s needs evolve. Faculty teach across multiple rooms, manage hybrid sessions, and support large events or overflow spaces with minimal setup.
The university's students and researchers benefit from smooth collaboration. Live streams connect multiple rooms, research teams share work across floors, and interactive lectures run without interruptions.
This new construction project demonstrates how careful planning, precise execution, and ongoing support create spaces where technology enhances learning and research. The AV system integrates seamlessly with the building design, meets sustainability goals, and remains intuitive to use. Faculty and staff can focus on teaching and innovation, confident that the technology supporting them is reliable, scalable, and prepared for future needs.
"This project really represents where higher ed AV is headed: AV-over-IP. A full building deployment over IP gives flexibility, scalability, and supports hybrid learning. It allows professors to collaborate easily—not just across classrooms in the building, but across the campus and even with other campuses. That future-ready design is exactly what universities are looking for now."
PROJECT MANAGER AT SOLUTIONZ, INC.
