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For over forty years we at McKinney Associates have worked with clients across Northern California to address thier everyday problems or concerns with communications and sound reproduction. Where and whenever possible we try and keep all options available to clients by not pushing one solution or product, but by providing the best solution to fit the individual need. With our long history, we have built strong relationships with countless professional sound manufacturers. Having a dealer relationship with many manufacturers helps to keep the design choices in the customers favor and budget, not what may give us the highest profit or fill dealer quotas.

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You can hear a pin drop... from the back row—

Broadway’s Smooth Clear Sound Created At El Cerrito High’s Theater

ant to enjoy a good theater production?

One of the newest top performance venues in

the Bay Area is tucked away on an East Bay

high school campus. The unlikely location of this sophisticated, state-of-the-art theater is El Cerrito High School in Contra Costa County, where the facility’s design, acoustics, and sound system are generating rave reviews.

The new theater is another success story for NorCal VDV Lloyd F. McKinney Associates, of Hayward, a sound and audiovisual systems integrator that installed the new $1.2 million audiovisual, security, card access and CCTV systems. Lloyd F. McKinney Associates is one of the Bay Area’s oldest and most experienced AV integrators, known for its ability to turn complex technical projects into showcases

for audiovisual productions.The AV consultant and system designer

is Joel Lewitz, P.E., of Rosen Goldberg Der & Lewitz, Inc., a Larkspur-based acoustical and audiovisual consultant known for work on many performing arts and public venues, including Berkeley Repertory Theater, Napa Valley Opera House, and Stanford Stadium.

In addition to the sound and AV system, the 600-seat theater has many of the bells and whistles normally reserved for professional theaters—a deep stage that can accommodate substantial sets for plays or other productions, a platform that can be raised to be part of the stage or hydraulically lowered to serve as an orchestra pit, and a large expanse of inclined floor seating, with an ample balcony above.

The performing arts theater, reserved mainly for student and community

productions, is part of a new campus unveiled by El Cerrito High School and the West Contra Costa County Unified School District earlier this year. In 2005, the high school demolished its aging campus to build a new one, including new classrooms, administrative offices, gym, library, and theater. While construction was underway, students attended classes in portables that sat adjacent to the high

school site. The theater itself is housed in a multi-purpose building that contains the library, computer lab, administrative offices, and meeting rooms.

The new theater was christened in February with a student performance of “Review of the Decades,” the story of the school’s history from 1941. The production was performed by the dance, music, drama, and forensics programs.

It’s not easy to turn a 600-seat high school theater into a first class performing arts venue, but a great AV team at El Cerrito High School worked their magic to do just that.

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The team from Lloyd F. McKinney Associates that worked on the theater included: (front row, left to right) Ron Taylor, programmer; Andy Glock, senior technician; (back row, left to right) Carl Shifflett, lead technician; Frits Groenhuizen, systems engineer.

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Lloyd McKinney Associates And AV Consultant Joel LewitzMake Beautiful Music At El Cerrito High School’s New Theater

Some of Broadway’s bells and whistles have been transplanted to the 600-seat performing-arts theater recently completed at El Cerrito High School. IBEW/NECA contractor, Lloyd F. McKinney & Associates, installed the state-of-the-art audio-visual system designed by AV Consultant Joel Lewitz, P.E., of Rosen, Goldberg, Der & Lewitz, Inc.

Because the theater is being used for a variety of performances by the school’s music and drama departments, as well as for assemblies, Lewitz planned a flexible system that would maximize the clarity of sound playback and speech intelligibility. He wanted to provide uniform sound distribution throughout the auditorium so

that sound was reproduced in a broad, smooth frequency response. The AV system also had to be friendly for student users who produce and direct all of the shows. It needed to have a modulated video distribution system to TV locations throughout the technical spaces, and provide for display of video and computer-generated graphics.

Lloyd F. McKinney & Associates and their team of IBEW/NECA technicians from Local 595 installed the $1.2 million systems, including AV, CCTV, security and card access, over a 12-month period. All of the technicians had extensive training and experience in working with sophisticated AV equipment. The heart of the AV system is the main sound

control room in the back of the main floor. The main control room contains the sound control console, where the sound manager works, and the Digital Signal Processor (DSP). The processor is the brain of the sound system and processes all the signals, routing them to the correct amplifier, and then on to the appropriate loudspeaker.

A portable sound control console allows student managers to move the main control room functions by connecting to a cable in the center of the auditorium. The loudspeaker clusters are located throughout the auditorium, including a cluster in the front of the theater, a balcony delay cluster, and monitor loudspeakers in the control room.

The Sound Control Room

• Main Control Console

• Equipment Racks

• House Equalizer

• House Projector

El Cerrito High School Theater Project TeamArchitect: WLC Architects,Jackie Bassman, Project Manager

AV Contractor: Lloyd F. McKinney Associates, Rick McKinney, Principal-In-Charge; Steve Bailey Sr., General Manager; Frits Groenhuizen, Carl Banke, Jeremy Hamm, Project Management Team; Andy Glock, Lead Technician. Technicians: Carl Shifflett, Ron Taylor, Tim Osterdock, Steve Thompson, Francisco Aguilar. Apprentices: Matt Givens, Erik Tranum.

AV Consultant: Rosen, Goldberg, Der & Lewitz, Inc. Joel Lewitz, Principal in Charge; Robert Lester, Project Manager and Lead Designer

Acoustical Consultant: Dohn and Associates, Bill Dohn, Principal in Charge

Theater Consultant: Landry and Bogan, Rose Steele Principal in Charge

Inside The Control Room

• Monitor Loudspeaker

• Tape Record/Playback Transport, Patching and Signal Processing Equipment

• Main equipment amplifier with DSP (Digital Signal Processor) where all sounds are processed and sent to the correct amplifier, which is connected to various loudspeaker clusters

• Production Intercom system for communication between technical and production spaces

• Sound control console--handles all microphone and auditory inputs

On-Stage• EAW Main Loudspeaker Cluster

Full-Range, Three-Way Loudspeakers Mounted On Horns

• Microphone receptacles

• Intercom receptacles

• Loudspeaker receptacles

• Stage Monitors

Backstage• Intercom receptacles

• Intercom stations Built in loudspeakers and mics for technical communication/paging in backstage and dressing rooms

• Video Distribution System

The Main Theater Area

• EAW Loudspeaker Clusters

• EAW Balcony Delay Loudspeaker Cluster

• CCTV Camera--Films Stage activities

• Portable Control Console

• Seats for the hearing impaired

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When Lewitz designed the theater’s AV system, his main goal was to create a flexible sound system that could be used for a wide variety of programs and shows. The system needed to be capable of providing voice amplification, sound reinforcement, reproduction of live music, and reproduction of pre-recorded material. It needed to support clarity of music, clarity of sound playback, and intelligibility of speech.

“It was important to have a system that provided uniform sound distribution,” said Lewitz. “We wanted the same sound level everywhere, with a broad, smooth frequency response. All the sounds from low to high are reproduced. We wanted good bass, good treble, and faithful reproduction.”

In addition to the sound system, the venue needed to have a projection system, in order to display video or computer generated graphics, as well as a video distribution system, so that actors and stage producers could see and hear what was going on from any spot backstage.

Because students are the ones who control and use the systems, the equipment had to be user-friendly, with an interface that would be comfortable and instructive for student users.

Six technicians from Lloyd McKinney

Associates installed all the components of the AV system during the year long project. The technicians, all highly trained and experienced AV integrators, are from the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 595 in Alameda County.

“It takes very special training to do this installation,” says Lewitz. “The technicians had to mount the loudspeakers in exactly the right place. The digital signal processor is a computer, and you have to know how to program it so that it will properly route all of the signals. There are many complex calculations. Project manager Andy Glock, and the technicians did a great job.”

For Lloyd F. McKinney Associates, the major components of the project included the installation of loudspeakers, installation of the Control Room, and the stage and dressing room AV system installation.

The central loudspeaker cluster, which covers the front part of the main floor, was installed in the front of the stage. The loudspeaker cluster was calibrated to have very high directional characteristics, so that the sound is projected with a high level of clarity and intelligibility. A delay cluster was installed to cover the rear of the auditorium. There are separate delayed loudspeakers that provide coverage for the balcony. Other speakers were

mounted throughout the dressing area and backstage to cue the actors.

The technicians also installed the complex control room, which is in the back of the theater and acts as a command headquarters for stage producers to monitor and regulate the sound and video systems. The control room contains a Soundcraft mixing console, equipment racks that house the amplifiers and CD players and other source components that the operator needs to access in order to facilitate the production. The control room also holds digital signal processing equipment, the video projector, power amplifiers and patch panels.

On stage, the technicians installed a moveable stage managers panel and also provided access for portable loudspeakers so that performers can hear themselves. A Clear Com intercom channel was installed so that stage managers and stage hands can communicate with each other during productions. The Clear Com technology is carried in body packs worn by the stage managers. The technicians installed an assistive listening system for the hearing impaired in the theater.

“We were really fortunate to have such an experienced crew,” said Rick McKinney. “I have four technicians that have been with us for over 15 years, and Andy Glock, senior technician, has been with us for 25 years. They know and understand audiovisual really well.” Other technicians who worked on the project include Carl Shiflett, Ron Taylor, Tim Osterdock, and Francisco Aguilar, assisted by apprentices Matt Givens and Erik Tranum, with technical and managerial support by Steve Bailey and Frits Groenhuizen.

Other theaters systems installed by Lloyd F. McKinney include Foothill College, Las Positas College, and Evergreen Valley College.

For more information aboutLloyd F. McKinney Associates, Inc.,contact Rick McKinney [email protected], 510.783.8043.El Cerrito High School Theater Project

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Joel Lewitz, P.E., AV Consultant for the El Cerrito High School Theater ProjectJoel Lewitz, P.E., is a Principal Consultant at Rosen Goldberg Der & Lewitz of Larkspur, and is the AV consultant for the El Cerrito High School Theater Project. With over 35 years of experience in sound system design, Joel has provided consulting services to over 1,000 projects. His project experience includes the Stanford Stadium, Stanford; The Kingdome, Seattle; SAFECO Field (Seattle Mariners Baseball Stadium), Seattle; Maples Pavilion, Stanford; Aloha Stadium, Honolulu; Herbst Theater, San Francisco; Paramount Theater, Oakland; the Hawaii Convention Center, Honolulu; and LDS Church Assembly Building, Salt Lake City.

Lloyd F. McKinney Associates, Inc.

would like to thank our manufacturers

for their continued help and support in

making this project a complete success.

Display Devices

Christie Digital - Theater Video Projector Chief Manufacturing Da-Lite Marshall Electronics

Video Source Devices

HoneywellMitsubishi Panasonic

Video Switching and Distribution

BittreeBlonder TongueCANAREExtronPanelcrafters

Equipment Storage & Power

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Joel Lewitz can be contacted at [email protected], 415.464.0150, ext. 322.

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t’s lights, camera and action for Capuchino High School’s newly renovated theater and music complex! Thanks to the engineering and installation skills of AV and Sound Contractor Lloyd F. McKinney Associates, Inc., the school’s newly renovated 937-seat theater (along with a smaller 181-seat theater, a music room, lobby and box office) are equipped with the latest and greatest in theater technology.

Top-of-the line digital mixing console? Check! Large sound arrays? Check! Subwoofers and surround sound speakers? Check! A 21st century state-of-the-art control panel? Check! QLab multimedia playback software? Check! A control room filled with processors, switchers and HDMI transmitters? Check!

The new theaters and music room (see illustration on pages 4-5) replace outdated facilities at the high school that were over 30 years old, leaving audiences straining to hear some performances, while the music teacher was relegated outside to portable classrooms. Capuchino High School places a great emphasis on teaching

the performing arts and TV and video instruction, so having a new theater complex with up-to-date equipment meant great efficiencies in learning, not to mention performing.

The San Mateo Union High School District passed a $300 million bond in 2008 to renovate the Capuchino High School theater complex (along with the theaters in the other district high schools). Lloyd F. Mckinney

began work at Capuchino High School in October 2012 and recently completed the AV and sound system installation. The design of the renovated complex was completed by Artik Art & Architecture, while The Shalleck Collaborative Inc. provided theater and AV consulting services. Bill Dohn of Dohn and Associates, Inc. served as the acoustician.

The project to renovate the large theater was complicated by the barrel vault shape of the auditorium, which tends to distort sound and present a challenge

to listeners. According to theater consultant Ian Hunter, this problem was solved by the acoustical design of Bill Dohn. “For having to work with such

It’s Show Time!

Lloyd F. McKinney Associates Brings The Best Of Broadway’s Technology To Capuchino High School’s Theater Complex

The 937-seat Capuchino Theater at Capuchino High School’s Theater Complex in San Bruno was totally renovated as part of a $300 million bond passed by the San Mateo Union High School District. Lloyd F. McKinney Associates engineered and installed the new AV and sound system equipment.

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The center mix position, located in the middle of the auditorium, holds a state-of-the-art Yamaha LS9 digital mixing console that controls the sound system. It was installed by Lloyd F. McKinney Associates.

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Capuchino High School’s newly renovated Theater Complex in San Bruno recently got a multi-million dollar upgrade when Lloyd F. McKinney Associates, Inc. installed the latest in AV and sound technology throughout the building to enhance the quality of theater productions and other performances. The complex at Capuchino High School includes the 937-seat theater, (shown in the illustration below), a smaller 181-seat theater, a music room and a new lobby. The theater complex upgrade, designed by Artik Art & Architecture, with the assistance of

ARCHITECT:Bill Gould, Stephanie de Raynal, Vidya Vemula, Artik Art & Architecture, San Jose, CA

AV DESIGN, THEATER CONSULTANT:Ian Hunter, Principal, The Shalleck Collaborative Inc. San Francisco, CA

ACOUSTICAL DESIGN:Bill Dohn, President Dohn and Associates, Inc. Morro Bay, CA

GENERAL CONTRACTOR:Steve Petcavich, Project Manager Jeff Luchetti Construction, Inc. Santa Rosa, CA

AV SYSTEM AND SOUND SYSTEM INSTALLATION:Ty McKinney, Project Manager Lloyd F. McKinney, Inc. Hayward, CA

CIVIL ENGINEERING:Brio Engineering Associates, Inc. San Jose, CA

LANDSCAPE DESIGN:Carducci Landscape Architects, San Francisco, CA

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING:Hohbach-Lewin, Inc., Palo Alto, CA

MEP ENGINEERING:Alfa Tech Consulting Enterprises, San Jose, CA

FIRE SPRINKLER DESIGN:Engineered Fire Systems, Inc. Grass Valley, CA

Capuchino High School Project Team List:

LINE ARRAY SPEAKERS:Two main speakerline arrays at front stage, left and right (L’Acoustic)--about 8 cabinets on each side

CENTER MIX POSITION:

The center mix position in the middle of the auditorium controls the sound system through a Yamaha digital mixing console, Apple and Window computers, and special effects software.

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Orchestra Level

Catwalk

STAGE EQUIPMENT RACK:Equipment rack with touch panel, video monitor and intercom unit

SUBWOOFERS:Two subwoofers in the left and rigside up front help amplify bass

Da-Lite Screen

CONTROL ROOM EQUIPMENT RACKS:

Crestron Control System and touch screens

JVC and OPPO DVD decks

Biamp DSP processors (two: one for paging and one for theater)

ViewSonic video monitors

RF System to distribute TV channels (Blonder Tongue)

Extron switchers and HDMI transmitters/receivers

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Theater Consultant The Shalleck Collaborative Inc., was part of a $300 million bond passed by the San Mateo Union High School District. The large theater at Capuchino High School was totally refurbished, with a new balcony, catwalks, production lighting, rigging, seating and orchestra pit. The theater contains a state-of-the-art control room, a center mix position with a Yamaha digital mixing console, and a sophisticated audio system with several main speaker arrays, plus subwoofers and surround sound speakers. Let the performances begin!

PROJECT MANAGER: Ty McKinney

SENIOR TECHNICIAN: Andy Glock

TECHNICIAN: Joe Niec

PROGRAMMER: Ron Taylor

SYSTEMS ENGINEER: Frits Groenhuizen

SALES AND SUPPORT: Steve Bailey

INSTALLER TECHNICIANS: Three technicians from the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 595, Dublin, CA

SCOPE OF SERVICES: Installation and Engineering for AV Systems; Installation and Engineering for Sound System and Loudspeakers; Installation of Control System and Network: Installation and Engineering for Video Source Devices and Video Switching and Distribution; Installation of Audio Mixing and Distribution for 937-Seat Theater, 181-Seat Theater, Lobby and Music Room, all within the Theater Complex, as well as 3 classrooms in another building

CONTRACT AMOUNT: $656,000

Lloyd F. McKinney Project Team Capuchino High School Theater Complex:

CONTROL ROOM:

Amplifiers for the two main speaker arrays

Christie DHD800 Video Projector

Lighting control booth

SCATTERED AROUND THEATER:103 audio and video patch panels encompassing 110,000 feet of cable

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SURROUND SOUND SPEAKERS:14 surround sound speakers are embedded in the wall around the entire theater, including two on each side of the balcony.

CONTROL ROOM INTERCOM:Intercom system (Clear--Com)

Christie Digital Projector

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a difficult shape, the acoustics are now wonderful,” said Hunter.

Hunter designed the sound system around two large L’Acoustics speaker line arrays, which Lloyd F. McKinney mounted on either side of the front stage, left and right. Each line array contains eight speakers. The L’Acoustics speakers were selected to enhance the new acoustical design; they are complemented by two L’Acoustic subwoofers that Lloyd F. McKinney installed upfront to help amplify bass (100 hertz and below). Lloyd F. McKinney embedded 14 Tannoy effects speakers, (surround sound) in the walls around the entire theater, including two on each side of the balcony. Amplifiers for the sound system, located in the control room at the back of the theater, were also installed by Lloyd F. McKinney.

The sound system is controlled in part by the state-of-the-art Yamaha LS9 digital mixing console, which is located in the “center mix position” in the middle of the auditorium. Lloyd McKinney installed the equipment within the center mix position, and programmed the Yamaha digital mixing console and the software. Locating the mixing console in the auditorium, as opposed to a control booth, allows audio technicians to hear the same sound as an audience member, thus making it easy to make the proper adjustments during a performance.

The center mix position also holds several computers with special effects sound software (QLab multimedia playback software), programmed by Lloyd F. McKinney. The special effects offer multi-track audio playback and are tailored for theatrical use. To complete the major elements of the sound system, McKinney installed and programmed two Biamp audio signal processors (DSP units) within the control room.

“The sound system is there to enhance the theater experience in a rich way, and provides a full range acoustical environment,” said Andy Glock, senior technician for Lloyd F. McKinney. “It was challenging to program the equipment to conform to the acoustical specifications, but the result is pretty spectacular.”

The control room, which Lloyd F. McKinney outfitted with the latest technology, holds the Crestron CP2 touch panel, which they also programmed. The control room also contains a Christie Digital projector, Extron video switchers, video monitors, amplifiers and DVD decks, and an RF System to distribute the TV channels and audio/video patch panels. The control room houses a Clear-Com wireless intercom system, with the main station on stage. Additional video equipment is located at the front of the stage, where a Christie Digital projector lowers when the screen drops down.

Whatever the performance at Capuchino High School might be, the theater is equipped to make the most of it. “The use of a high school theater like this is so varied,” said Ty McKinney. “You can go from a PTA meeting to the battle of the bands, and you have to accommodate it all. That’s why an array system works best for sound, and why we installed a varied amount of video equipment that can accommodate everything from live performance to movies.”

Lloyd F. McKinney Associates (mckinneyassoc.com) is headquartered in Hayward, CA and provides low voltage system installation and programming throughout the Bay Area. Project Manager Ty McKinney can be reached at (510) 783-8043. Lloyd F. McKinney has worked on a number of theaters throughout Northern California, including the Firehouse Arts Center in Pleasanton, El Cerrito Theater, Pittsburg High School Theater and Las Positas College.

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The Capuchino High School Theater and Music complex includes two theaters, a music room, entrance lobby overlooking San Francisco Bay and various backstage facilities.

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The Lloyd F. McKinney Project Team includes (from left to right):Ty McKinney, Project Manager; Ron Taylor, ProgrammerAndy Glock, Senior Technician; Frits Groenhuizen, Systems Engineer

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The Capuchino Theater control room includes equipment for lighting control, video projection, amplification, TV channel distribution and the intercom system.

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“There are probably few other high schools in the world that have L’Acoustics line arrays.”

- Ian Hunter, Principal, The Shalleck Collaborative

“Our goals for the renovation of the Capuchino High School Theater were to transform a dreary, 1,000 seat auditorium into a facility that will meet the current and future needs of the high school programs as well as provide a venue for community performing arts and professional companies. The large 9,500 sq ft barrel-vaulted house of the existing building made it possible to add a balcony that brings the audience closer to the stage and a second lobby that overlooks the peninsula and the San Francisco Bay. With diagonal banding and a 2-story high window wall, the new façade creates a bold entry to the theater and the new arts courtyard beyond. The interior of the house – with its over scaled basket-weave walls and 4 LED lit cable weaves help to produce the acoustical qualities desired in the audience chamber, but is also lively, colorful, and engaging recalling the ornately detailed WPA theaters and movie palaces of the early 20th century.”

- Bill Gould, AIA, Founding Principal,Artik Art & Architecture

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Ian Hunter, Principal, The Shalleck Collaborative

Ian Hunter, AV/Theater Consultant For The Shalleck Collaborative, Talks Emerging AV Trends And Best Ways To Upgrade An Existing AV System

:Q Tell us about The Shalleck Collaborative and the kinds of services you provide.

:A The Shalleck Collaborative offers comprehensive consulting services in the planning and design of spaces for the performing arts and production systems. In addition to focusing on architectural design and technical operation for theaters and other performing arts venues, we work with the intention of helping to give audiences rich and captivating experiences while inspiring and supporting artists and theatre makers. We believe our own enthusiasm, commitment and experience fosters a cooperative environment and helps deliver superior results.

:Q Who uses your services?

:A We offer our services to architects, municipalities, professional organizations and educational institutions, among others.

:Q What are some of your key AV/Theater projects?

:A The Exploratorium, San Francisco; Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse, Berkeley; The new ACT Strand Theatre, San Francisco; Various theatres for the San Mateo Union High School District; San Jose City College Theatre; and Council Chambers for the Cities of Milpitas, Santa Rosa and Newark.

:Q What elements of AV systems are the most popular today?

:A There is a lot of interest in HD, large format video projection, digital signage and highly intelligible audio systems.

:Q What are some of the recent trends for AV systems?

:A AV is moving in the direction of distributed HDMI, low-cost broadcast solutions, digital signage, steerable line array loudspeakers, digital wireless microphones and digital “snakes” for audio distribution.

:Q Do you have any tips on how to best plan for an upgrade to an existing AV system?

:A In one word, the best way to upgrade an existing AV system is INFRASTRUCTURE. Almost all of today’s systems now use CAT cable. We recommend STP cable to be safe. If runs approach 100m, consider switching to fiber. It’s now low-cost and easy to field terminate, plus transmitters have dropped significantly in price. Fiber is much more stable for long-distance HDMI extension.

:Q How do today’s AV systems contribute to overall building control and sustainability?

:A Lots of energy star products are hitting the ProAV market and the increasing use of power control systems to shut down systems at the breaker level helps to reduce standby power drain. In the world of small projectors, several new hybrid laser/LED projectors are coming on the market, helping to reduce energy and lamp replacements costs and disposal.

:Q What is the biggest challenge to planning and installing an AV system for a corporate facility?

:A It’s a balancing act. First, you have to bring all users to consensus on function and budget. Then you need to design a control system interface that is simple enough for the novice user, but powerful enough to handle the sophisticated use requirements.

:Q How closely do you work with the architect, installing contractor and the rest of the team?

:A As an architectural consultant, we are typically hired by architects. Our involvement is very collaborative, we are typically responsible for the initial shape, size and layout of the architectural space. We foster great relationships with the other members of the design team and our installing contractors, leading to a successful project for the owner.

To contact Ian Hunter at The Shalleck Collaborative, email him at [email protected] or call (415) 814-1564.

Ian Hunter, a Principal at The Shalleck Collaborative in San Francisco, designed the AV systems and theater upgrade for the renovation of The Theater at Capuchino High School, San Bruno, as well as upgrades for several other theaters in the San Mateo Union High School District. Hunter’s work at The Capuchino Theater is featured on pages 1 and 4-6 in this issue of the Voice.

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