The integrated system provided by Tyco T&T includes new large screen displays, projection equipment and desktop displays. The entire system is linked using the latest Cat 6 network cabling which is designed to minimise the amount of cabling and help make the system easy to expand and future-proof.
The system includes a total of 11 screens including two large screen projectors and pull-down screens at each side of the large general chamber. The large screen projectors can show two different AV presentations simultaneously.
Tyco T&T have also provided two large 42" LCD panels in the public gallery to allow the public to watch proceedings complete with sound reinforcement. The system also features seven small LCD screens mounted on the top bench. They have been designed so as to not restrict visibility in the chamber, while providing Council leaders with a clear view of presentations and video. Two committee rooms were also provided with new electrically operated drop-down screens to suit existing projectors, creating a unified and consistent appearance across the entire system.
Keith Blackwell, Tyco T&T's account manager for AV and conferencing systems, said: "An important part of our overall design concept was to provide future proofing with the latest technology to avoid obsolescence. Our choice of Cat 6 cabling allows easy expansion at any time with additional video device displays or projectors connected at any point of the system, for example for auxiliary meetings rooms, reception areas etc. It also allows easy upgrading to high definition television displays in the future if required, while cutting the complexity and cost of the cabling as only a single cable is required for each video device."
(Jim Evans)
