AV Installation Wakefield

We are pleased to announce the successful completion of another AV installation project at The Art Centre in Wakefield. Our team has designed and implemented a comprehensive audio-visual system to enhance the centre’s presentation capabilities across its gallery spaces.

Projection and Visual Display:

The centerpiece of the installation features two Epson 6500 Lumens WUXGA Laser projectors, ceiling-mounted using Btech brackets and 3-meter poles. These projectors deliver bright and clear images onto the main white walls, with a duplicated display for maximum visibility.

Audio System:

The audio system comprises four white Electrovoice ZX1 speakers, strategically placed in both gallery areas. This setup allows The Art Centre to utilize both rooms for presentations and talks, managed from a central control point. The mobile sound equipment cabinet houses a Rackmount Denon Mixer, two Crown Stereo Amplifiers, a Dual Audio Technica Lapel Radio Mic System, and an Apart Audio Media Player with CD and USB playback.

Hearing Loop System:

Accessibility has been enhanced with the installation of an Ampetronic hearing loop system. This includes a wall-mounted hearing loop amplifier and an Audio Technica Shotgun microphone to capture audio within the gallery. The sound is then transmitted through a loop cable installed around the cable tray, ensuring clear audio for hearing aid users.

Video Conferencing:

To facilitate remote communication, we have installed a Vaddio Conference Shot Video Conferencing system. This includes a white wall-mounted Pan/Tilt/Zoom camera and two overhead microphones suspended from the cable tray, enabling seamless integration with platforms such as Zoom or Microsoft Teams.

As part of the AV installation contract, the Art Centre addressed acoustic challenges within the gallery space. The hard surfaces and solid flooring were creating unwanted reverberations and echoes, impacting the overall auditory experience. To mitigate these issues, the Art Centre acquired a selection of circular acoustic panels in various sizes.

These panels were strategically suspended from the ceiling using wires. This method of installation allowed the panels to effectively absorb sound waves, disrupting their reflection and propagation within the room.

The implementation of the circular acoustic panels proved to be a successful solution. By dampening reverberations and echoes, the panels significantly improved the acoustic environment of the gallery, creating a more pleasant and conducive space for appreciating art and engaging in conversations. The panels not only served a functional purpose but also added a subtle aesthetic element to the gallery’s interior design.