AV Distribution was recently appointed to design and supply an AV system for one of South Africa’s leading universities.
The Media Communications and Culture Department of the School of Social Sciences planned to open its very own cinema, where students would be able to experience the work they directed and produced in a professional, immersive environment.
As part of a large-scale technology upgrade, the university had already enlisted AV specialists, Digital Fabric, to specify a solution for the new cinema. The 18.5 metre by 8.5 metre venue is fitted with 140 raked seats to be used for film and video screenings, as well as everyday lectures. Therefore, extra specification was needed for microphones, AV presentations, and a central control system that could be operated by the university staff.
With the intention of creating a Dolby Atmos 7.1.4-capable theatre, AV Distribution was appointed to supply and assist with the design of this system, while Ubuntu Technologies (the university’s integration partner) took care of installing the AV.
In the engine room, an Audac SMQ1250 quad-channel amplifier delivers 630W RMS to each stage front loudspeaker, while a second SMQ1250 is bridged to drive 2500W RMS to each subwoofer. Four SMQ500 amplifiers deliver 200W RMS to each of the surround loudspeakers.
Along with the Audac sound system, AV Distribution and Digital Fabric also specified a Christie M 4K15+ RGB laser projector and a Da-Lite Cinema Contour screen with a HDPro1.1 perforated surface.