Case Study: Teams Rooms With Comfort - AREC and Televic in the UK

Dear ADENA Partners, our new case study this month highlights the integration between AREC speaker tracking solutions and Televic discussion systems. In an effort to create a modern and user-friendly Teams room, the end-user relied on the expertise of our UK distributor Tukans / CUK Group and system integrator Xuper.

AREC DS-4CU Speaker Tracking Station + Televic Confidea Microphones

The end-user company is one of the largest transport partnerships in the northern UK. Its objectives include uniting local authorities and other significant stakeholders in the region, as well as enhancing the coordination and implementation of regional transport services. Achieving these objectives requires an organisation to have a robust and functional conferencing infrastructure, and so the company invested in a new generation Teams Room that would make communication effortless. Building a solution using AREC, Televic, Audac, and other brands, Tukans provided the company with just that kind of room.

Mixing all the cameras and coordinating their PTZ presets with activated Televic Confidea microphones is the DS-4CU, our speaker tracking station. This station can work with up to 4 video sources simultaneously and display custom layouts, backgrounds, and overlays for up to 99 different participants. The station automatically shows the right cameras and moves them to designated positions as soon as a speaker activates. Its integration with Televic Confidea makes the setup process and follow-up configuration elementary - users simply need to write in the number of the graphical element they wish to use, which video sources and which presets to trigger on them. Moreover, the station ensures that speakers are always in focus by providing different tracking modes, including multiple speaker, override, and FIFO modes. The combined image from the DS-4CU and an audio output from the Televic microphones through Confidea, is connected to an Audac amplifier, which is then sent to an HDMI-USB converter to be used as a video and audio source in Teams. Audio from the amplifier is also used for the room speakers, for near and far end audio reinforcement. Lastly, AREC KL-3T Media Station with a built-in touchscreen was also used to enable professional recording and streaming of the meetings, and also remote user control of the meeting recordings utilising the station’s web interface.

With this solution in place, the company’s employees only need to press the push-to-talk button on microphones to be immediately shown on the screen and deliver their talking points. We demonstrated the simplicity of this approach in our AREC-Televic webinar, which you can watch here if you missed it.

Are you looking for a reliable and easy-to-set-up conferencing solution? Contact us at www.a-dena.com and we will be happy to discuss your requirements.

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.

ADENA Hack: How to choose between AREC Media Stations.

There are currently 8 Media Station models in the LS/KL series. All of these devices share core features, such as recording, streaming, automatic backup, calendar scheduling, video layout, overlay, background controls and more. But there are certain differences that can help you choose the right model for your needs. We’ve previously covered some of these unique differences in the ADENA Hack №54, and so this time we are diving deeper into the topic.

To begin with, we can divide the Media Stations into three categories - 2, 3, and 4 video

channel models. By channels here we mean the maximum simultaneous number of video sources that a Media Station can work with. 2 channel models are LS-US2(N), LS-110, LS-2, and LS-200, 3 channel models are LS-300 and KL-3T, whereas 4 channel models are LS-400 and LS-860(N). Within these categories, these models are different from each other in terms of their AV inputs and outputs, as well as certain unique features.

For example, we’ve highlighted the unique feature of LS-110 in ADENA Hack №33. LS-US2’s unique feature is its ability to work with USB video inputs and also an optional NDI-HX licence. LS-2 and LS-200 are both rack-mounted stations, with the LS-2 being a more budget model. As for the 3 channel models, KL-3T is defined by its inbuilt touchscreen, which makes it perfect for placements on lecterns, podiums, and mobile usage. Lastly, in the 4 channel category, LS-860 is defined by its multiple HDMI and 3.5mm line/mic inputs, optional NDI-HX licence, and inclusion of a specially integrated accessory called ARECast.

Precise differences between the Media Station models can be examined via our comparison table. Take a look at it by clicking here, or access it anytime through our main page www.a-dena.com -> Resources -> Catalogues -> AREC Media Station Comparison Chart. And if you would like to know more about any of our products, please contact us and we will be happy to assist you.