Case Study: Sharing history with AREC in Polish Museum

Dear ADENA Partners, this time we would like to highlight a case study from a museum in Poland. Thanks to the work of our partners Polixel and Kontel, the Museum of Cursed Soldiers and Political Prisoners of the Polish People’s Republic chose AREC LS-860 and products from Yamaha, Clearone, Extron, NEC, Sennheiser, and other brands to stream their events and exhibitions.

The former prison-turned museum holds a lot of history. Originally constructed as a correctional facility for criminals, it soon expanded to hold political prisoners. Many of the prisoners perished as the treatment standards fell through the early 20th century, and even more did during the brutal years of the Second World War and its aftermath. Thus, there is a lot of history to talk about and research in the grounds of this museum, and, as the museum representatives themselves acknowledge, a lot of information about the victims of this place is still missing and being uncovered. To better serve its educational role, the museum decided to invest into professional audio-visual equipment that would enable it to livestream excursions and other events, and thanks to our partners Polixel and Kontel, they chose AREC LS-860.

AREC LS-860 is a four-channel Media Station that can combine audio and video inputs from different sources, such as computers, cameras, and network streams, and unite them into preconfigured and user-defined layouts together with backgrounds and overlay images. This mixed video can then be recorded and streamed to different platforms via RTMP/RTMPS, such as YouTube, Facebook, and others. One of the features that makes AREC special is that each individual video source is also simultaneously recorded for post-editing purposes. LS-860 enhances this feature by allowing the user to associate a particular audio channel with a specific video channel while retaining the option to mix all audio channels with all video channels. In the museum, our Media Station is used with an Extron control system, which makes it possible to control all of the device’s necessary features and arrange them in custom orders. The loop-through output of the Media Station, typically used to display the computer source, is sent to a NEC projector, thereby sharing the content with the entire room. Finally, a Yamaha tabletop microphone system is used for seated speakers, supplemented by a combination of Clearone, Sennheiser and Extron systems for different room configurations.

With this advanced system, the museum is fully equipped to further the research into the prison’s history and educate the public. Do you know of similar institutions looking for advanced AV recording and streaming systems? Contact us at www.a-dena.com, and we will be happy to advise.

Case Study: Prestigious Military School Celebrates 100 Years Anniversary with AREC

Dear ADENA Partners, we are excited to present a livestream showcasing a conference commemorating the centenary of Senegal's most prestigious military school. Our valued partner, LCS Technodidac, used the AREC Media Capture System to stream this event on YouTube, sharing this momentous anniversary with a broader audience.

The Military Prytanée of St. Louis is a secondary school under the Ministry of the Armed Forces of Senegal. It is defined by its very tough selection competition, with only 50 students out of 3000 yearly applicants successfully enrolling. Over its century-long history, this institution has produced numerous influential African political figures and military leaders. Notably, it counts among its alumni at least five presidents and several former and current government officials, including Serigne Mbaye Thiam, the Minister of Water and Sanitation of Senegal. At a recent conference organised by the Association of Former Troop Children (known as AET), esteemed speakers like Minister Thiam and history professor Ibrahim Thioub shared their insights. The conference took place at the Museum of Black Civilisations in Dakar, and so to ensure widespread access, it was necessary to livestream it. Supporting the conference with prime technology solutions, LCS Technodidac supplied AREC Media Capture System, bringing the event to YouTube.

KL-3T Media Sation

A-TC02 OnyxCam

The core component of this system was the AREC KL-3T Media Station, a 3-channel model. It seamlessly blended video streams from two RADA A-TC02 OnyxCam network cameras with a presentation from a computer, presenting them in various video layouts. These layouts included overlays such as the AET logo and the conference’s topic, providing a comprehensive visual experience. The KL-3T stood out for its interactive built-in display with GUI control, offering intuitive buttons for operators to easily switch between displaying speakers, presentations, combined speaker-and-presentation views, and other layout variations. What made the KL-3T ideal for this production was its comprehensive functionality. Its display mirrored the video as it appeared on YouTube, allowing operators to monitor all aspects of the production, including the network cameras, from a single location. Operators could even control the PTZ movement of the OnyxCams directly from this interface, ensuring a seamless focus on relevant speakers throughout the event.

The conference garnered significant success and received coverage in numerous news publications, both in Senegal and internationally. Are you seeking solutions to broaden your audience reach? Explore how AREC devices can be of use to you by contacting us at www.a-dena.com.

Case Study: Presentation at your Convenience - AREC Recording Partner Conference in Kazakhstan

Dear ADENA Partners, this time we would like to highlight the use of AREC systems for live event production. Our partner in Kazakhstan, STEPLine, used different elements of AREC Media Capture System to capture audio, video, and record presentations during their annual partner conference. Read more about the technology from our side and the event below.

STEPLine is a professional AV distributor that represents a variety of brands in Kazakhstan, including AREC, Optoma, Audac, Kramer, and others. To highlight the many technologies that their company can deliver, STEPLine hosts annual conferences where integrators, resellers, and other customers of the company can experience these technologies firsthand. For those who were not able to attend in person, STEPLine offers an opportunity to watch every brand presentation through recordings. These recordings are made using AREC systems and rely on a combination of a KL-series Media Station, CI-21H PTZ Network Camera and RADA Duo Wireless Microphones.

KL-3T Media Station

CI-21H PTZ Camera

RADA Duo Wireless Microphones

AREC KL-series Media Stations are 3 channel recording and streaming devices with automatic backup, defined by their built-in confidence displays and a variety of control options. These characteristics and their portability make them perfect for live event production, as operators and presenters can easily see what they are recording and streaming, as well as adjust that content on the go. The units do not require computers, as they are self-sufficient for all media tasks. The stations support many different video sources, including standard computers, laptops, visualisers, and HDMI and network cameras.

During the conference, STEPLine used an AREC CI-21H PTZ Network Camera to show the presenter on stage. This camera delivers a clear Full HD image and comes with a tally light that turns on when the connected AREC station is recording, letting the presenter know when to start. To capture the presenter's voice, STEPLine relied on RADA Duo Wireless microphones. One set comes with two microphone transmitters and one receiver, letting two speakers present simultaneously. Using UHF to transmit audio signals, these microphones maintain professional audio quality as you can see in the following video.

Are you also looking for portable systems to record, stream, and produce your events? Contact us at www.a-dena.com and we will be happy to arrange a demonstration for your team.