Even more impressive, Logan adds, is that the structure “will raise and lower by simply pressing a button on the Crestron control [panel], which controls the Draper Torque Star system.”
It takes a coordinated effort to provide such a unique solution. The jumbotron structure is made from aluminum box truss with custom wood attached to it, Logan says. AVI-SPL design engineer Greg White was instrumental in creating it, largely based on digital 3D models generated by project specialist Steve Phillips.
“The room was very challenging,” Logan says. “Our team at AVI-SPL did a great job working with the architect, general contractors and Denbury to get this completed.”
Beyond the Jumbotron
Besides the setup in the executive conference room, the other five video conferencing rooms at Denbury aren’t shabby either. On the surface, they’re pretty typical solutions that allow for audio and video presentations, plus audio and some video conferencing, Logan says. They’re also “very forward looking.”
Most rooms feature Epson 1925W multimedia projectors with Draper screens and Biamp Nexia and Audia video conferencing solutions. Since the rooms have movable table configurations, hard-wired microphones weren’t an option, Shanks says, so 10 eight-channel Revolabs Executive HD wireless microphone systems were installed. The AVI-SPL team “programmed the Biamp DSP to allow placement of the microphones anywhere in the room without causing problems,” Shanks adds.
Photos: 6 Dedicated Video Conferencing Rooms
The entire Denbury solution is based off of Crestron’s DigitalMedia platform, which “allows Denbury not only to present with analog signals, but also ensures they are prepared and ready for a digital future,” Logan says. Each space is controlled by a Crestron automation system, with either 10-button wireless keypads or 8-inch wireless touchpanels. Denbury employees can also control the systems through their Apple iPads.
“It’s truly the future when you can walk into a room with your digital tablet, touch your screen and turn on your projector, lower your screen, lower your lights and project your presentation,” Logan says.
Of course, it’s even more impressive that when that room features a 360-degree video conferencing jumbotron.
