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“The XTP System was an ideal choice for its ability to maintain signal integrity over long distances and transmit video, audio, power, and also device control with just one twisted pair cable.”
Alessandro VellaProject ManagerSCM
Extron Delivers Wide-Ranging AV Capabilities at Châteauform’ in Italy
Châteauform’, “The Home of Seminars,” specializes in organizing business meetings and seminars
in its venues throughout Europe – spacious homes, rustic farmhouses, and other properties that are
transformed to combine the necessities of corporate meeting facilities with resort-style amenities in
relaxing settings. One of the newest venues is La Cascina Erbatici, a rustic-style farmhouse in the
Lombardy countryside of Italy. Châteauform’ wanted to equip the facilities at this venue with flexible
AV presentation systems that accommodate a variety of sources, including guest devices. To fulfill
these AV system requirements, integrator Sistemi di Comunicazione Multimediale – SCM, selected
a range of Extron products and technologies, including XTP Systems®, TouchLink®-based control
systems, audio digital signal processors, and amplifiers.
AV Needs and ChallengesLa Cascina Erbatici has numerous medium and small meeting rooms, as well as two flagship meeting
rooms: the auditorium and a large multi-purpose room. The auditorium seats approximately 70
attendees, while the multi-purpose room accommodates 60 participants and is typically configured
for small-group collaboration. These two meeting spaces were to include versatile, user-friendly AV
systems that enable clients to connect their devices and deliver high resolution video presentations.
Additionally, AV signals needed to be shared between the auditorium and multi-purpose room to
allow for meeting overflow, or to play background music and slideshows in both rooms between
meeting sessions. It was also essential for the audio systems to support a single presenter or
multiple participants, quality reproduction of music and other program content, and conferencing
applications.
Extron Delivers Wide-Ranging AV Capabilities at Châteauform’ in Italy
One of the challenges was the exposed, open ceilings in the auditorium
and multi-purpose room that limited the ability to discreetly pull cables
for the projectors. In addition, the conduits and floor box locations were
designed and installed prior to this upgrade, limiting the available space
to pull cables for AV. An equipment room nearby provides ample space
for housing the AV systems for both facilities, but cable runs of up to
70 meters are necessary to reach the sources and display devices in
the meeting rooms.
Integrated AV Distribution and Transmission with XTP SystemsThe integrator selected Extron XTP Systems to provide flexible
video distribution for the auditorium and multi-purpose room, and to
simplify the cabling infrastructure. The XTP System consists of an
XTP CrossPoint 1600 modular 16x16 matrix switcher in the equipment
room and several XTP transmitters and receivers in the meeting rooms.
Each XTP transmitter and receiver connects to the XTP matrix switcher
over one twisted pair cable to carry audio and high resolution video,
thereby streamlining the installation. The XTP CrossPoint 1600 also
remotely powers these transmitters and receivers over the same
twisted pair cable, so fewer AC power outlets are needed in the
rooms. Additionally, the matrix switcher can send RS-232 signals to
the receivers over this cable, for controlling display devices. RS-232
signals are inserted into the XTP CrossPoint 1600 from the control
system.
For client convenience, the touchpanel control interface is available in Italian, French, and English.
The XTP System provides flexible AV signal distribution in the auditorium. The CATx cable infrastructure allows for discreet installation using a limited number of compact cables.
“The open areas and long hallways between the equipment room
and the two main meeting rooms made wiring the AV equipment a
challenge, especially with the layout of the rooms already defined,” says
Alessandro Vella, Project Manager for SCM. “The XTP System was an
ideal choice for its ability to maintain signal integrity over long distances
and transmit video, audio, power, and also device control with just one
twisted pair cable, allowing us to pull only one cable overhead and
merely a few through conduit.”
Presenters typically use the resident PC or a guest laptop at the lectern,
with content displayed using a projector. In the auditorium, an additional
The TLP 710MV and TouchLink for iPad app allow Châteauform’ clients to easily operate the room’s AV equipment from the lectern or the iPad.
The multi-purpose room is also linked to the XTP System.
Extron Delivers Wide-Ranging AV Capabilities at Châteauform’ in Italy
flat-panel display serves as a confidence monitor. Video, audio, power,
and LAN connectivity are available at the lectern for the PC and guest
devices. Connectivity is also provided at a few floor box locations for
bringing in a podium. In this installation, AV source signals feed into the
XTP transmitters in the lectern, each of which sends AV up to 70 meters
over a twisted pair cable to the XTP CrossPoint 1600 matrix switcher
located in the equipment room. Fortunately, the XTP System can
send signals up to 100 meters if needed. The XTP CrossPoint 1600
provides AV switching and distribution for both the auditorium and
multi-purpose room. Audio, video, and RS-232 control signals from
the matrix switcher are sent to the XTP receiver above each room’s
projector and behind the auditorium’s confidence monitor.
Robust Extron Audio CapabilitiesThe sound systems for both rooms consist of speech and program
audio zones, fixed and wireless microphones, as well as a subwoofer
for full-range music playback. The integrator selected an Extron
DMP 128 C audio digital signal processor for each room to provide
essential audio functions including mixing and routing, microphone
automixing, equalization and tone controls, and AEC – acoustic echo
cancellation for Web conferencing sessions.
Both DMP 128 C units were installed in the equipment room, and
accept audio signals from the microphones in the meeting rooms,
the wireless microphone receivers in the equipment rack, and source
audio from the XTP System. The two digital signal processors are
linked together via their expansion ports, which allows audio to pass
between them. This provides the flexibility to share presentation audio
and background music between the auditorium and multi-purpose
room, and for clients to route wireless microphone signals between the
two rooms when necessary.
SCM used Extron DSP Configurator™ Software to configure each
DMP 128 C unit’s signal routing, processing, and AEC. The software
enables the integrator to fine-tune the system in order to maximize
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A compact 22U equipment rack at the front of the room houses the IN1606 and all other equipment in the system.
Extron Delivers Wide-Ranging AV Capabilities at Châteauform’ in Italy
SCM was contracted to equip
several other mid-size and small
meeting rooms, most notably one
with the Extron IN1606 Scaling
Presentation Switcher as well as
Extron audio and control. The
IN1606 provides fast and reliable
switching between guest devices
and the room’s satellite receiver.
It also delivers content optimized
to a projector, plus two overhead
flat-panel displays situated mid-
span in a long, rectangular
presentation space. A compact
22U equipment rack at the front
of the room houses the IN1606
and all other equipment in the
system. Extron DTP HDMI 230
Twisted Pair Extenders were used
to send video and control signals to the projector and displays. As
with the XTP System, a single CATx cable to each display minimizes
the visibility of overhead cabling in a fully exposed ceiling.
The sound system is similar to those of the auditorium and
multi-purpose room, and includes several fixed and wireless
microphones plus subwoofers to deliver full-range music. Audio
from the microphones and IN1606 feed into a DMP 128 C that
provides mixing and routing, acoustic echo cancellation, and other
DSP functions. Three XPA 2004 amplifiers are housed in the same
compact equipment rack as the DMP 128 C and IN1606, and
provide a total of 2,400 watts power output to two subwoofers and
speakers throughout the room.
The integrator chose an Extron MLC 226 IP MediaLink® controller
and the Extron MediaLink for iPad app to provide clients with
convenient options for operating the system. Using the controller
or the iPad app, individuals can easily select sources, raise or lower
the projection screen and motorized flip-down flat-panel displays,
and power the display devices on or off. Similar to TouchLink for
iPad, MediaLink for iPad enables individuals to operate the system
from anywhere in the room.
performance. “The echo cancellation feature has been essential for
Web conferencing and with DSP Configurator Software, we were able
to quickly and easily make the precise adjustments to achieve the best
possible audio quality in each room,” Vella says.
For amplifying voice and program audio content, the integrator chose
the ENERGY STAR® qualified Extron XPA 2004 Four Channel Power
Amplifier and XPA 2002-100V Two Channel, 100 Volt Power Amplifier,
each with 200 watts output per channel. These amplifiers are energy
efficient, provide ample power for the speaker zones, and generate
little heat. They are housed in compact 1U enclosures, saving valuable
rack space so that all of the AV equipment for both rooms fits in a single
rack.
Convenient, User-Friendly ControlFor simplified AV system operation in the auditorium and multi-
purpose room, SCM selected the Extron TLP 710MV 7" TouchLink®
Touchpanels mounted on custom lecterns, in conjunction with one
Extron IPCP 505 IP Link® Control Processor in the equipment rack. The
AV system control interface on the touchpanel provides intuitive system
operation, including source selection and a choice of conferencing or
presentation modes, as well as the ability to power the displays on
or off. For client convenience, the touchpanel interface is available in
Italian, French, and English.
In addition to the TouchLink touchpanel in each room, Châteauform’
provides an iPad with the Extron TouchLink for iPad® app installed.
The app mirrors the TouchLink GUI, and serves as an additional point
of control for a presenter who may be away from the lectern, or for
another individual to assist the presenter in running the system. “With
the ability to easily manage the AV system on their own and the flexibility
to control from the lectern or the iPad, clients are able to focus on the
seminar without the assistance of a technician,” Vella says.
ConclusionFor Châteauform’, the use of Extron products in La Cascina Erbatici
fulfilled the need for performance, reliability, flexibility, and ease of use.
SCM also chose Extron for the dedicated support in ensuring that the
system designs suited the application. “Extron equipment was selected
for quality and reliability, as well as for the excellent technical support,”
says Vella. “The Extron staff understood the importance of the project
in terms of innovation, and did their best to assist us with a solution that
would meet the client’s needs in a high-value, cost-effective manner.”
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