ADENA Hack: How to bundle AREC Media Stations with third-party products for conference rooms?

In our previous post, we looked at several ideas of how you could bundle AREC products to achieve the best results. But what about products from other manufacturers? Let’s focus on that this time, using LS-410 in a conference room as an example from our side.

The LS-410 is the perfect example to describe these ideas, thanks to its many interfaces. Starting from the front panel, there are 2 USB ports that can be used for all kinds of devices. For instance, to export your videos or record directly on a flash drive, plug it into either of these ports. To easily control key features of the Media Station, you can connect a USB numeric keypad that is supplied with the station or use any other keypad. Connect a computer mouse with USB, or an interactive display with a USB and HDMI from the back panel, to use the station’s GUI. You could also use these ports to connect a camera or a microphone to capture audio and video.

Every standard conferencing AV hardware can be connected to the LS-410. For example, you could start by adding a hardware videoconferencing processor, like a Yealink MCore Pro Mini-PC, Poly G7500, or Avaya C190. This will let you record and stream conferences on the Media Station, mix them with other sources, and display them through any of the station’s outputs. 

And what better to mix these conferences with than a wireless content-sharing system, like Barco Clickshare or Mersive Solstice, letting every attendee beam their work without worrying about cabling? The station’s loop-through output will make sure that this content is visible to all, and you can output it in the highest quality on a big display, like the Clevertouch Impact Max 2. 

Add the remaining video sources by USB or network - LS-410 can work with 4 video sources simultaneously, allowing you to add multiple PTZ and ePTZ cameras from AREC or other manufacturers to capture every meeting participant.

The station’s support for Dante Audio makes it simple to connect professional audio inputs like Shure MXA920, while an array of balanced and unbalanced line/mic inputs ensures easy setup with analog microphones, like RADA Duo.

Finish the solution by personalising it for the user - add a controller, such as Q-Sys Core 510i, and show commands for all devices on its compact screen accessory, TSC-101-G3.

And that is just one of the many ways you can deploy LS-410 in conference rooms. You could also use the station as a webcam for any conference system through NDI|HX, HDMI-to-USB converters such as our RADA Bridge, or through the same and other videoconferencing hardware from brands like Yealink, Poly, and Avaya.

The Media Stations improve conferencing results greatly through their ease of use. You can add video sources, arrange them into premade or custom layouts, and combine these layouts with your graphics: corporate logos, backgrounds, images, links, QR codes, and so on. All of that works plug-and-play style and does not rely on any particular conferencing platform.

There is a lot more you can combine with AREC stations and numerous other applications where they shine. Stay tuned for the next ADENA Hack to read about bundle ideas for the education sector, and contact us at www.a-dena.com to find out more about our solutions!

AREC at ISE 2025 — Technology Partner Spotlight: Televic D-Cerno Discussion System

In our recent posts, we introduced two amazing new products that we’ll be showcasing at ISE (If you missed them, you can find the links at the end of this post). But the magic doesn’t stop there — we’ll also feature the Televic D-Cerno discussion system!

It is the perfect solution for any small or medium-sized conference room, town hall, court, ministry, or a similar location. The central unit supports up to 50 discussion microphones in a simple daisy-chain configuration and transmits their audio via plug-and-play USB connection, analogue, AES-67, and other interfaces and protocols. Up to six microphones can be active at the same time, enabling dynamic discussions. The system allows hands-free operation, management, and control through browsers, significantly reducing the need for users to touch the equipment. Discover even more exciting features by visiting our booth to see this device in action!

Televic discussion systems are a natural technology partner for AREC. Together, our brands seamlessly combine simplicity of use with a sophisticated range of features. This synergy is perfectly illustrated by the integration of D-Cerno with the DS-9CU Speaker Tracking Station.

To start using our products together, simply select Televic from the list of integrated systems in the DS-9CU and enter its IP address. Then, configure the camera presets for each speaker using the DS-9CU’s interface. It’s that simple — no licence or programming required!

The DS-9CU supports all three possible operation modes with Televic: displaying multiple speakers, FIFO, and override. In all these modes, users can lock certain video sources within a layout to ensure they remain visible — for example, this can be used to display the chairman, a document camera, presentation slides, or even a videoconferencing application running on a connected computer. When used together, the DS-9CU ensures that every D-Cerno speaker is tracked, up to the Televic system’s maximum of six, while still allowing extra sources to be displayed if needed. Simply pressing the ‘talk’ button on a discussion unit sends a command to the DS-9CU to use the preset associated with that microphone for one of the available cameras. Each new microphone activation follows the same process.

Find out more about how our products interact and what can be effortlessly achieved by combining AREC and Televic at booth 2U130! We are looking forward to meeting you!

Check out the two new products at ISE 2025:

• The DS-9CU Speaker Tracking Station introduction

• The KS-CC2 AI Speech-to-Text Translation Station introduction

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Case Study: The Human Lab records consumer feedback with AREC in the UK

Dear ADENA Partners, we are concluding the year with a case study featuring a unique facility called The Human Lab, based in the UK. Completed by our distributor, Tukans, and system integrator, Visually Connected Worldwide, the project demonstrates how companies can utilise AREC Media Stations to effectively create content and stream it with minimal user input and maximum security.

The Human Lab, managed by the Human Factors Centre consulting agency, is a specialised testing space for the medical and consumer industries. The lab comprises a viewing room and a respondent room, separated by a one-way mirror. The respondent room can be configured to replicate a wide range of environments: from a typical conference room with chairs and tables to an outdoor setting, complete with grass and landscape rocks. The room is also equipped with various technologies, such as eye-tracking systems, to help companies evaluate responses to products, their usability, and more.

Another invaluable technology required for such applications is AV recording. For a long time, the lab relied on a Hikvision NVR to provide recordings of testing sessions to companies. While the system consistently recorded events, it used an uncommon security format, making it difficult to share recordings with clients. This system also relied on Hikvision static security cameras, which lacked easy control of their pan and tilt positions — a feature that is essential for fully capturing the testing experience. Lastly, the system lacked streaming capabilities and was not designed for hybrid conferencing, thereby limiting The Human Lab’s ability to invite remote observers and promote its services.

The lab was looking to upgrade its system when the Visually Connected Worldwide team reached out. They assessed the requirements and contacted us shortly after. We arranged a meeting at short notice, discussed it thoroughly, and organised a proof-of-concept demonstration with the facility manager — all within the same week. After we addressed all questions and proposed ways to simplify the lab’s AV workflow, it was decided that AREC was indeed the right solution for the facility, and installation followed soon after. The system we proposed completely replaced the original hardware and improved it in every aspect.

To begin with, it was crucial for the lab to have backup recordings at all times and additional failsafes. One of the main reasons the facility relied on an NVR was its ability to record continuously every day. For this reason, we proposed replacing it with an LS-200 Media Station. The station recorded, streamed, mixed cameras, and created backups. It was the ideal choice, as it could record not only a mixed video feed from two cameras but also each camera's output individually, providing the user with all the necessary materials for post-editing, clip creation, and security purposes.

To provide a "plan B" in case the user accidentally stops or forgets to start a recording, we set up a continuous stream to a private channel on a streaming platform. This stream operates automatically as soon as the Media Station is powered on and maintains a 48-hour buffer. The streaming platform restarts the stream automatically and stores streams for up to a week, allowing users ample time to download videos if needed. Since the LS-200 can handle two RTMP streams simultaneously, we also assisted the user in setting up a private YouTube channel, not only for failsafe streaming but also for promotional events and webinars.

Another failsafe mechanism we proposed was the UB-01 Recording Light. This accessory, designed specifically for Media Stations, allows the user to monitor the recording status of a connected Media Station and start or stop recording as needed. An additional feature of the UB-01 is its ability to duplicate the functionality of a USB port to which it is connected. For example, when connected to the front USB port of the LS-200, it enables the user to plug in a USB drive and save recordings not only to the primary storage but also to the external drive.

To further enhance user confidence, we proposed that the customer use ARECloud — our free cloud control solution. This platform allows users to add all their Media Stations, check previews, switch recording and streaming themes, monitor recording and streaming status, and schedule events. ARECloud can be accessed from any location with an Internet connection, making it highly convenient for users to control their Media Stations even when they are away from the lab.

Since most of the lab's customers use videoconferencing software and may need to connect from their offices, we proposed adding a RADA Bridge, an HDMI-to-USB converter. This device transforms the LS-200 into a webcam for Teams, Zoom, and other conferencing applications while also transmitting its audio. With the Bridge in place, remote attendees could observe the testing work and simulations as if they were physically present.

Lastly, the Media Station utilised two AVer network cameras as video sources and a Sennheiser ceiling microphone with a Dante Avio converter for audio. The LS-200’s VISCA-over-IP support allowed the lab to control the PTZ movement of the AVer cameras directly through the station’s web interface, the free AREC software, and the GUI on the station’s video output.

The abundance of new features and security measures helped The Human Lab significantly enhance its content creation and outreach capabilities. Is your company looking for a reliable recording and streaming solution to improve media production? Contact us at www.a-dena.com to arrange a demonstration and discover why AREC is exactly what you need!