It Was Time For An Upgrade
DART upgraded its Board chambers with modern AV technology from Data Projections, transitioning from analog to digital infrastructure.
Problem
Transitioning from Analog Infrastructure to Digital Solutions
Around the country, local governing bodies are recognizing the power of A/V technology in facilitating Board discussions and voting procedures.
Solution
Modernizing AV Infrastructure with a Comprehensive Solution
Data Projections upgraded the AV system which included digital displays, an EPSON laser LED projector, improved microphones for all speakers, and a digital signal processor for audio enhancements. Additionally, a Shure DIS voting system was integrated to improve Board voting processes and public record-keeping.
Cutting-Edge Results Enabled by Quality Products
EPSON Projector:
Epson delivers comprehensive projector and display solutions that enhance communication and inspire collaboration.
Shure Microflex:
Perfect for flexible/ divisible meeting rooms, boardrooms, courtrooms, and lecture halls designed to capture speech, so the speaker always commands attention.
Crestron Control:
Crestron's DM Series with 3-Series Control System and touch panel platform capable of managing a room full of disparate technologies.
Biamp DSP:
Biamp Tesira is an open-architecture platform for networked audiovisual processing and signal distribution.
Result
Timeless Results Achieved through Innovative Upgrades
DART is the latest institution to adopt this approach and wanted a system that would provide value to both the Board and the public. The result is a complete overhaul of DART's Board chamber functionality. With digital displays and an LED projector in place, all information can be tracked in a visual format that is easily discerned from a distance. Further, the digital displays allow speakers to present media as part of Board discussions, improving discussion quality and efficiency.
As DART Board meetings rely heavily on conversation between Board members and the public, the addition of improved microphones ensures vocal quality is optimal. This is particularly important in conversations between Board members and people at the public lectern and is no longer a problem for DART. The DSP further improves audio quality and allows DART's technical crew to configure the audio system quickly and consistently.
Of particular note is the Shure DIS system, which offers benefits across the board. The Shure DIS streamlines discussion and voting processes. Now, each Board member has a touchscreen interface in front of them. Through this interface, they can notify the rest of the Board of their wish to speak, or place a vote during a voting period. These results are tracked both on the touchscreens and on the digital displays and projector, so the public sees these results in real-time.
With this added technology, DART has extended its discussions beyond the Board chamber, as it can now provide high-quality web broadcasting of its sessions, so the public can follow DART's decision-making processes online.
