At The Hive, simplicity drives the user experience. Every meeting and training space features an Avidex-designed Crestron touch interface that allows guests to launch presentations or hybrid sessions with just a tap. The interface serves as the control hub for each room, automating behind-the-scenes functions like input selection, display routing, and lighting presets so users never have to troubleshoot complex settings. Whether a visitor needs to share a presentation, start a Zoom meeting, or adjust the room volume, the interface guides them through the process clearly and consistently across all five spaces.
This consistency was critical for a self-service facility like The Hive—one that operates without full-time technical staff. The standardized interface design eliminates confusion between rooms and ensures that even first-time users can navigate the system confidently. As a result, library patrons, educators, and business guests alike enjoy the same professional-grade AV experience without requiring on-site support.
Audio clarity is essential to a successful hybrid environment, especially in large, flexible spaces that host community meetings and creative workshops. Avidex addressed this by deploying a Q-SYS audio processing platform integrated with Shure beamforming microphone arrays to deliver consistent coverage and natural sound quality throughout each room. The beamforming microphones automatically focus on active speakers while minimizing background noise, allowing every voice to be heard clearly—whether participants are in the room or joining remotely.
The Q-SYS core manages signal routing, equalization, and echo cancellation across all systems, giving The Hive’s event and training spaces the same intelligibility expected in professional conference centers. Even when multiple rooms are combined for larger gatherings, the audio design scales seamlessly to maintain clarity and balance. The result is a high-fidelity, hands-off audio experience that enhances communication, engagement, and accessibility for every user.
Because The Hive serves a diverse mix of users—from teachers and small business owners to nonprofit groups—Avidex prioritized BYOD flexibility as a core part of the AV design. Each space allows guests to connect their own laptops or devices directly into the room’s system, instantly accessing displays, cameras, and microphones without needing special software or administrative credentials. This plug-and-play setup supports all major conferencing platforms, including Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet, giving users the freedom to collaborate on the tools they already know.
Behind the scenes, Avidex’s integration ensures that BYOD connections trigger the correct input routing, audio configurations, and display settings automatically. Users simply plug in and present—no technical assistance required. This flexibility not only expands The Hive’s accessibility for public use but also maximizes room utilization, allowing back-to-back meetings and events to transition quickly while maintaining a polished, professional experience for every guest.
