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June 10, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
APPLICATION PROFILE
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Acme Professional Puts Adtec Digital signEdje
in the Spotlight at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ANNEX NYC
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 NASHVILLE,TN -- Acme Professional integrated thirty six Adtec Digital signEdje high definition MPEG 2 digital media servers into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ANNEX NYC. The 25,000 square foot museum which opened in November 2008 in New York's SoHo district is an experiential, technologically advanced exhibition focusing on the greatest moments in rock history.
As the integrator for the project, Acme Professional wanted to create a complex audio visual system that could be installed with a minimum amount of building infrastructure and a maximum amount of central control to allow flexibility to fine tune the exhibits to the client’s needs. The goal of the installation was to have reliable synchronous playback with very high video quality and show control capability at a very attractive price.
"In one word we chose Adtec Digital’s signEdjes based on their value," said Tom Clark, Principal of Acme Professional. "We didn’t even need to consider looking at other products. It almost seemed that the box was designed with our needs in mind. It was a perfect fit."
“The signEdjes are particularly good for a complex application because we could speak to them and hear back from them concerning where they were in the progress playing individual clips. Therefore, we could have the overall exhibit timeline that our wide variety of video sources followed," Clark said.
One of the challenges Acme faced when designing the layout was the limited space available.
“We realized that we could place the servers in direct proximity to projectors and flat panel displays allowing us to keep the video cable run very short and maximize signal quality, installing a single inexpensive CAT-5 cable for show control of the signEdjes," said Clark. "The signEdjes are quite efficient; they draw almost no power and loading and function are a quick process and their tremendous operational flexibility doesn’t stand in the way of getting them to perform quickly."
One of the reasons Acme chose the signEdje is they are capable of working in synchronized groups.
There are 16 signEdjes and monitors divided into four pods in the Roots and Influences exhibit. Each pod contains four signEdjes delivering content to four 40-inch flat panel LCD displays in portrait mode to create a large synchronous video wall. They feature video collages that describe the past music legends that affect the artistry of current day superstars.
In John Lennon: The New York City Years, four signEdjes are being used individually, driven by specific content including John and Yoko's art films and home movies. In other areas of the museum, signEdjes show footage of concerts and interviews and in some cases collages of multiple archival films related to specific rock and roll artists.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ANNEX NYC is an official experience of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, the nonprofit organization which exists to educate visitors, fans and scholars from around the world about the history and continuing significance of rock and roll music. It carries out this mission both through its operation of a world-class museum that collects, preserves, exhibits and interprets this art form and through its library and archives as well as its educational programs. For additional information, visit www.rockannex.com.
Acme Professional is a highly specialized custom integration firm with extensive experience designing and installing sophisticated solutions. Acme works closely with architects, interior designers, builders, and homeowners. As licensed contractors, Acme takes responsibility for all aspects of its projects, from initial design through installation, maintenance, service and training. The possibilities are endless and Acme can completely customize anything to fit the client's lifestyle or budget. For more information, visit www.acmeprofessional.com.
Adtec Digital is a leading developer of digital and IPTV products and solutions including encoders, decoders, multiplexers, ad servers and management servers. With over 23 years experience in media distribution and control, Adtec offers customers rock solid engineering, powerful features and the ability to generate unmatched bottom line revenue. Adtec Digital offers innovative technology that grows with the needs of customers and advances of the industry. For more information, visit www.adtecinc.com.
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