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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-04-05-tcc-theater-audiovisual Theatrical Audio/Visual Equipment Supplement The following descriptions apply to the integration of specialty Audio and Video equipment for Theatrical and Performance spaces. Any specific equipment noted shall be considered basis-of-design, and shall be used as a guideline in the design process for quality, function, and performance regardless of availability at the time of procurement. Equipment that has been discontinued shall be substituted for the current equivalent version to be approved by TCCD. The project specific Contract Documents shall be developed on a case-by-case basis to consider current equipment availability and specific campus needs, at the direction of TCCD. The following descriptions are to be used as a guide for campus specific design. 27 41 16 – Integrated Audio/ Video Systems and Equipment A. Qualifications 1. Where Specialty AV design scope is identified, The A/E design team shall include a specialty AV design consultant with extensive previous experience in university/college building design environment. 2. The contractor shall place and maintain on the project a sufficient numb er of skilled installers who are thoroughly educated and experienced on the necessary crafts and completely familiar with the specified requirements and methods needed for the proper performance and completion or the work. 3. In General, TCCD Telecommunications infrastructure is required to meet the standards recommended by Building Industry Consulting Services International (BICSI) IEEE, ISO/IEC, CENELEC, ANSI & TIA. along with local, state and national codes and standards. Where conflict in codes or standards exists, the more stringent should apply. Design professional to confirm existing infrastructure and coordinate with TCCD to determine where modification or additional infrastructure is required to meet standard. 4. On per project basis, OneIT will work with the contractor or their designate to define the make, model, quantity needed for the device(s) and electronics in accordance with the architectural drawings for the project including any accessories needed to complete the installation (i.e., mounting hardware, small form-factor pluggable (SFP) transceivers, and other miscellaneous items. B. Auditorium 1. AV Presentation System a. General (a) The AV presentation system in the auditorium will provide one large, centered screen projected display of video sources. The display will utilize a projection screen that is mounted downstage of or within the header of the proscenium wall. Alternatively, the screen could be integrated on a theatrical rigging lineset. The screen will be raised (out of sight) when not in use. The screen size shall be determined based on the size of the auditorium for good legibility of data-based images. (b) The projector shall be sufficiently bright to display the image without dimming the in- house lighting completely. The minimum resolution recommended for both computer signals and video at that screen size is 1920 X 1080. (c) All sources being shown through the AV system should be distributed from a rack- mounted matrix switcher. or AV over IP solution. All sources have both video and audio components. Video inputs shall be located conveniently around the room and may include the following: (i) Video inputs from the Stage Manager’s Rack (ii) Video inputs from the Control Booth (iii) A video input from each stage floor box (iv) A video input from a stage wall plate (d) Provide a Wireless Presentation System (e) Provide an audio and video media processor supporting multiple inputs with the ability to record and stream and output a digital video and audio signal. The processor shall support clean source switching and recording to an internal SSD drive. The processor shall support High-Definition digital video. (f) Control of the AV presentation system (Projector power, screen up/down, source selection, etc.) should be simple and intuitive. Color touch screen control panels will be provided for use; one at the stage managers position one inside the control room, and one in the amp rack. Color touch screen control panels shall be provided for use. b. Video Monitoring (a) A video monitoring system will allow a video image of on-stage events to be seen by individuals near the stage manager’s position backstage, opposite stage position, dressing rooms, green room, in production support locations, and the lobby. (b) Image capture shall be done with a PTZ camera mounted on the back wall of the Auditorium. for capture of presentation or program. Camera shall be statically set on a wide shot view of stage area. The camera feed shall be sent to monitors around the auditorium. c. Production AV Infrastructure (a) A network of AV tie line connections will be located around the Auditorium that will allow AV signals to be sent to any other tie line locations within the Auditorium. These tie lines will allow multiple projectors to provide scenic backgrounds for theatrical productions or live video mapping throughout the Auditorium. (b) Tie line connections will terminate in an equipment rack panel that serves as a patch bay. A loose equipment schedule is provided to include necessary components for temporary setup of theatrical video mapping. Loose equipment may include, but is not limited to, video transmitters, video receivers, patch cables, projectors, and project specific projector lens options that are field verified based on throw distances. Provide two lenses for each projector. Coordinate projector lens options with TCCD. d. Instructional Equipment (a) Provide loose AV equipment for instructional purposes on the stage to comply with TCCD standards for educational AV media. 2. Sound System a. General (a) The sound audio system shall provide audio support for theatrical and musical productions, video presentation, and general assembly. The main audio control position shall house a front-of-house (FOH) digital mixing console along with the program sources such as media players, recorders, and other audio interfaces. (b) Wireless microphone receivers shall be located in an equipment rack located in the main audio control position. Antennas shall be located at the catwalk level for direct line of site to the stage and performers. All channels shall be equipped with belt-pack transmitters, miniature headset microphones and lavaliere microphones with at least half the channels equipped with handheld transmitters. (c) The system shall also include numerous wired microphones, stands and cables. These microphones shall be a mixture of dynamic, condenser and microphone packages for instruments. Direct boxes of various types shall be provided for interfacing to other audio producing sources. (d) Microphone inputs from the stage panels, apron floor boxes, and the rigging shall terminate to the digital mixing system. Microphone inputs in the rigging shall be used for hanging choir microphones distributed across the stage. Digital audio snake connections shall also be provided on stage, within an orchestra pit (where applicable), and at the main control position. (e) The presentation system shall allow for the operation of the sound system without the use of the large digital mixing console. The stage managers position (SMP) equipment rack(s) shall be located at the side of the stage and shall be equipped with an analog rack-mounted mixer, a media player for program playback, media recorder and dedicated wireless microphone receiver. Microphone inputs in the stage floor pockets shall be controlled from this stage mixer. (f) The amplifier racks shall be located in a dedicated room near the stage and shall house the power amplifiers, digital signal processor (DSP), assisted listening transmitter and other miscellaneous equipment. Signal feeds for the DSP shall be supplied from the digital mixing system and the stage manager’s analog mixer. System presets programmed in the DSP and controlled from AV control system shall select for event, presentation or rehearsal presets for a given production. A preset shall also be programmed to mute the system when a contact closure is received from the fire alarm system. (g) The house speaker system shall be custom designed for complete and be fully integrated with the finishes and aesthetic feel of the auditorium. Subwoofers and surround FX speakers are to be part of the system for theatrical use. Receptacles at the stage as well as the rigging shall be provided for foldback/effects monitor speakers that are fed from aux sends from the digital mixing system. (h) Audio feeds shall be provided to areas outside of the auditorium for monitoring of onstage performances. These spaces include dressing rooms, scene shops, and corridors and restrooms dedicated for fine arts use. Additional spaces will receive a networked digital audio feed. Refer to each additional space for source selection. (i) Paging shall be possible into the performers’ areas from the stage managers manager’s rack and house manager’s panel located in ticketing (where applicable). The page signal shall be preceded by a single chime tone activated by the page microphone push-to-talk button. Paging from both locations shall also be possible to the lobby for calling the audience back into the auditorium. (j) Intercom receptacles shall be provided at multiple locations around the space. The intercom shall be a four-channel system with the main station located in the amplifier rack. Intercom receptacles for belt-pack units are located at the stage panels, control locations, and catwalk locations. The dressing room, and back-of-house locations shall have a two-channel speaker station. A wireless production intercom system will be provided for mobile stage manager positions that require movement to multiple with the other auxiliary locations using a single-channel speaker station to allow for hands-free use during a performance. (k) A power sequencing system shall control the sequence in which the system’s power is turned on and off. The system power shall be controlled from the amplifier rack touch panel control system. The system shall be placed into a standby condition for normal day-to-day operations when the system is not in use via touch panels located at both the main and stage control positions. The system shall be powered down for extended periods of inactivity. (l) A wireless, single channel, radio frequency hearing assist system shall provide coverage to the audience area for those with hearing difficulty and must operate on FCC approved frequencies. The transmitting unit shall be located in the amplifier rack and the antenna shall be located at a remote location suitable for providing full coverage to the auditorium. Portable receivers shall allow the users to be seated anywhere within the auditorium and shall be equipped with a variety of listening devices including, ear speakers, lightweight headsets, and inductive coil loops. Provide receivers to meet accessibility requirements. (m) The Auditorium system shall mute in the event of a fire alarm and remain muted for the duration of the alarm. When the alarm condition has ended the system is to revert to the standard system configuration. This feature is to be implemented using control ports linked to system presets within the digital signal processing system. C. Black box Theater 1. Sound System a. The sound system shall primarily be portable; the portable rack shall house a main mixing console along with program sources, processing, and amplification. The source equipment includes media players for playback and a wireless microphone system. The mixer shall feed a digital amplifier for the room loudspeakers. b. Panels on the walls shall be provided for direct connection of the portable rack to the speakers mounted above on the rigging grid. The house speaker arrangement provides portable speakers to use in any configuration. Yoke style brackets with pipe clamps are provided on all speakers to facilitate positioning them on the rigging grid. c. Intercom receptacles shall be provided on the panel locations around the Black Box Theater. The intercom shall feed floor positions as well as the speaker stations in the adjacent dressing rooms and shops. The black-box intercom system can be linked to the auditorium system to function as an extension or separated to allow for separate productions to happen at the same time. d. A wireless, single channel, radio frequency hearing assist system provides coverage to the audience area for those with hearing difficulty and must operate on FCC approved frequencies. The transmitting unit and antenna shall be mounted in the portable equipment rack. Portable receivers shall allow the users to be seated anywhere within the black box theater and shall be equipped with a variety of listening devices including ear speakers, lightweight headsets, and inductive coil loops.