Case Study: AREC raised the standards of technical education in Kazakh College of Business and Architecture

Dear ADENA Partners, high-quality recording and streaming hardware is essential for meeting rooms and lecture halls, and the Kyzylorda College of Architecture and Business in Kazakhstan understands this well. Thanks to our distributor, STEPLine, the college uses AREC Media Stations and IR Auto-Tracking Cameras to document meetings, track speakers, and record and stream lectures. Continue reading to find out more about the installation below.

Kyzylorda College of Architecture and Business was founded in 1956 and, for many years, was a leading provider of technical education in the region. The college changed its name several times throughout its history, but remained the prime destination for students seeking practical experience in the industrial sector. A few years ago, it received significant investment from a regional developer, which enabled the complete renovation of old facilities and the construction of new lecture halls, auditoriums, and a conference room, among others. The purpose of this investment was to raise the college’s teaching standards, develop more qualified specialists, and make education and infrastructure more inclusive, helping students with special needs achieve equal results. Such goals can be achieved through the introduction of professional and easy-to-use lecture capture and other AV hardware, and our distributor, STEPLine, offered just that.

From AREC, the LS-300 and CI-T21H were chosen. The LS-300 is a 3-channel Media Station capable of recording audio and video sources together in a mixed format, with custom logos and overlays, as well as recording each connected video source individually, with audio already mixed in. These devices are designed for end-users and provide many benefits. For example, Media Stations save hours of manual work by automatically compiling audio and video recordings in every session. With multiple control options, users do not need additional equipment, software, licences, specific operating systems, or other tools to get the system working. Media Stations can also be automated using calendars and servers, allowing users to focus entirely on their tasks while the stations automatically start and stop recording and streaming, upload and delete recordings, and even add bookmarks. At the college, the LS-300 is used with computer sources, AREC cameras, and a BXB UFO audio system. The stations mix these inputs and produce ready-to-use videos for students and professors alike.

CI-T21H IR Tracking Camera

AM-600 IR Positioner

The CI-T21H is an infrared tracking network camera with 10x optical zoom and multiple interfaces that can operate simultaneously. It delivers a crisp Full HD image at 60 FPS and reliably tracks its target. Unlike AI tracking cameras, infrared ones do not require software, face registration, gestures, or zone configuration to function. The camera follows IR positioners – small devices that can be attached to microphones (AM-360) or worn as necklaces (AM-600). This method ensures the camera always follows its target in crowded environments and makes it easy to switch the tracking target by simply passing them the positioner. At the college, the camera is used with AM-600, worn by the main speaker for each event, and consistently follows the speaker until the positioner is turned off.

With this new technology, Kyzylorda College of Architecture and Business is set to continue raising the standards of technical education in the region. Are you working on an education project too? Contact us at www.a-dena.com and let’s discuss how AREC solutions can benefit your customers.