The photos simply don’t do this project justice!
Where do we even start?
The original AV system was certainly something to behold. In fact, if someone told me it had worked correctly from day one, I’d be genuinely surprised!
What started as an AV upgrade quickly became a major exercise in correcting years of questionable design decisions, poor configuration, and systems that simply weren’t working together as they should.
The mission was simple: Make it work. Make it reliable. Make it easy to use. And most importantly, make it work properly!
THE TRANSFORMATION
Video & Distribution
Complete Full HD MATV system upgrade.
Reconfigured H2 and LED wall systems for correct operation and control.
Installed a new 8×8 HDBaseT video matrix for the function spaces.
Installed 3 x 4-channel HD MATV modulators.
Corrected video routing, distribution and control throughout the venue.
Audio Systems
Upgraded the audio headend to a 24 x 24 configuration.
Rebuilt and reorganised three AV racks.
Balanced audio zones and corrected impedance issues.
Identified and corrected numerous audio circuits operating out of phase. Yes, really!
Repaired and corrected wall plates and connections.
Updated firmware and gave the existing Powersoft amplifiers (rebadged Void) a much-needed birthday.
Integrated Allen & Heath AHM processing and DX88 expanders.
Control & Automation
Complete Crestron control system upgrade.
New touch panels and iPad control.
Reprogrammed system functionality to provide logical, reliable and user-friendly operation.
Integrated the existing Dynalite lighting control system.
Lighting & Entertainment
Fully serviced the existing lighting rig.
Remapped and correctly licensed the DJ hardware and software.
Corrected system configuration and integration issues.
Network Infrastructure
Created dedicated AV VLANs.
Separated AV traffic from the existing backbone services.
Improved network organisation and system management.
THE TECHNOLOGY BEHIND THE PROJECT
A serious collection of equipment working together:
Crestron processors and touch panels
Allen & Heath AHM and DX88 expanders
AtlasIED, Ashly and Cloud amplifiers
Powersoft / Void amplification
Mipro digital wireless microphones
Gloshine LED displays
NovaStar LED processors
8×8 video matrix
3 x 4-channel HD MATV modulators
THE REAL STORY
Projects like this aren’t just about installing shiny new equipment.
They’re about understanding the entire system, finding the problems others have left behind, and having the technical knowledge and determination to make everything work as one.
Sometimes the most important work is the work nobody ever sees.
Behind every programmer is a great team of technicians, staff and suppliers who make these projects possible.
A massive thank you to everyone involved.
And of course, one happy team at Sandstone Point Hotel!
