As the presenter moves to each exhibit location, they have the ability to start and stop content and interact with the audience for real-time question/answer dialog. The iPad talks to the Crestron control system, which in turn talks to a Mac Mini, which controls all of the other Mac Mini’s to reconfigure their presentations. This solution allows all of the Mac Mini’s to be put asleep at night and wake them in the morning on an adjustable schedule. Audio throughout the space is handled by a Biamp Tesira card frame system. As a presenter walks through space, audio can be activated for each location from the iPad. The presenter has the option of also using a microphone depending on how large or small the tour group. Lighting control also adjusts as you move through the Vision Center to highlight the area being discussed. Many displays are used throughout the facility including 55” NEC displays a Sharp 90”, Planar 85” 4k displays, and finishes the tour with a curved Christie 4x6 Microtile wall with a surround sound system. The most important outcome is that the client’s expectations were met.
