EDUCATION AMX BEATS AT THE HEART OF LE TAMBOUR
The 254-seater Le Tambour auditorium is the cultural heart of the University
One of four universities that make up the Academy of
Enova DVX-3155HD brings Le Tambour firmly into the digital
Rennes, the University of Rennes 2 in Villejean, Upper
age. An all-in-one controller, AV switcher, scaler, analogue
Brittany, is a centre of merit for education and research in the
to digital signal converter, twisted pair transmitter and
arts, humanities and the human and social sciences. As part
amplifier with built-in professional grade audio processor,
of its drive for continued excellence and its commitment
the Enova DVX is the only all-in-one presentation switcher
to upholding the quality of its facilities, the university’s
that seamlessly handles both analogue and digital AV,
audiovisual support department (CRÉA) was given the task
makes HDCP easy to install and delivers picture perfect
of upgrading the main auditorium known as Le Tambour,
video and pristine audio, all in a single box. This compact
with the installation of the very latest in digital technology.
3U presentation switcher replaces the need for numerous
In meeting this brief, the CRÉA turned to AMX and an
individual components and eliminates the integration
Enova-driven solution which is helping the university future-
challenges that accompany them. As part of the solution,
proof its facilities and ease the transition from the analogue
AMX DXLink technology has provided a clean, simple-to-
to the digital world.
use and quickly deployable method for overcoming digital signal distance transport issues whilst using the existing
The cultural heart of the university, Le Tambour is a state-of-the-art 254-seater auditorium.
structured cabling.
As well as being
the centrepiece of the university’s learning facilities, Le
“We really appreciate the DVX-3155 because it is a
Tambour is also a venue of choice for a wide range of
combination of several pieces of equipment into a 3U
external artistic and musical events, as well as conferences.
machine: AV switching, scaler, Cat7 converter, controller; all
With technological expectations high and the quality of the
combining to take us into the digital age, using our existing
audio-visual experience paramount, the university decided
wiring. We have also gained valuable space in the rack,
to invest for the future by replacing the existing analogue
together with needing much less cabling.” Said Christian
system with the very latest in AMX presentation technology.
Allio, CRÉA, University of Rennes 2.
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We really appreciate the DVX-3155 because it is a combination of several pieces of equipment into a 3U machine, which all combine to take us into the digital age, using our existing wiring. We have also gained valuable space in the rack, together with needing much less cabling. Christian Allio, CRÉA, University of Rennes 2 With AMX exclusive features such as InstaGate Pro which eliminates HDCP key constraints and HDCP switching delays, and SmartScale technology to ensure optimum resolution on all of Le Tambour’s mixed resolution displays, the DVX-3155HD is a simple to install, flexible solution, perfectly suited to the needs of this busy auditorium. The integrated digital signal processor easily adjusts audio to match Le Tambour’s unique acoustics, while microphone processing eliminates the amplification of unwanted noises, ensuring crystal clear communication and enough processing power to handle multiple simultaneous audio
Touchpanels afford intuitive control, regardless of familiarity with the system
channels with no loss of fidelity. This innovative Enova-driven solution ensures professional presentation and complete integration of all of Le Tambour’s individual audio-visual components which include the Christie HD14K projection system and Yamaha LS9-16 audio console, as well as the DMX and relay lighting. A MVP9000i touch panel ensures that both internal and external presenters can interact with the technology around them in the most intuitive way possible, regardless of their familiarity or non-familiarity with the system. Designed to deliver the flexibility demanded by this impressive auditorium, the MVP9000i combines the speed and security of a wired Ethernet connection, with the freedom of an 802.11 a/b/g
The Enova DVX brings le Tambour firmly into the digital age
wireless connection. Elsewhere, CP-1008 controlpads provide simplified device control in 50 rooms across the university. Combining ease of use, programming simplicity and cost effectiveness, these versatile units afford the university’s teaching staff functional and reliable device and room control, allowing them to easily interact with presentation devices such as projectors, screens, video displays and other audio-visual equipment as well as lighting. So, having been comprehensively refurbished with the very latest in AMX Enova DVX technology, this impressive auditorium is now fully equipped, intelligently controlled
CP-1008 controlpads provide simplified device control
and ready for anything the digital age has to throw at it! A U T O M AT E
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This simple to install, flexible AV solution is perfectly suited to the needs of this busy auditorium
OVERVIEW
HIGHLIGHT
One of four universities that make up the Academy of
The cultural heart of the university, Le Tambour is a state-
Rennes, the University of Rennes 2 in Villejean, Upper
of-the-art 254-seater auditorium. As well as being the
Brittany, is a centre of merit for education and research in
centrepiece of the university’s learning facilities, Le Tambour is
the arts, humanities and the human and social sciences.
also a venue of choice for a wide range of external artistic and
As part of its drive for continued excellence and its
musical events, as well as conferences. With technological
commitment to upholding the quality of its facilities, the
expectations high and the quality of the audio-visual
university’s audiovisual support department (CRÉA) was
experience paramount, the university decided to invest for
given the task of upgrading the main auditorium known
the future by replacing the existing analogue system with
as Le Tambour, with the installation of the very latest
the very latest in AMX presentation technology. Sitting
in digital technology. In meeting this brief, the CRÉA
at the heart of the solution, AMX’s award-winning Enova
turned to AMX and an Enova-driven solution which is
DVX-3155HD brings Le Tambour firmly into the digital age.
helping the university future-proof its facilities and ease the transition from the analogue to the digital world.
LOCATION Upper Brittany, France
Having been comprehensively refurbished with the very latest in AMX Enova DVX technology, this impressive auditorium is now fully equipped, intelligently controlled and ready for anything the digital-age has to throw at it!
EDUCATION
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