Wallan Primary School is an educational institution located in the town of Wallan, approximately 50 kilometres north of Melbourne. The school recently enhanced its campus with a state-of-the-art $6.738 million competition-grade gymnasium and newly landscaped outdoor play spaces. DIB Audio Visual was honoured to contribute by upgrading Wallan Primary’s gym with AV solutions.
The builder and architect working on the site recommended DIBAV to the school. Having worked with us on similar projects they believed we would be the best people to give the gym an audio visual kit out. We quickly got to work, starting by understanding the school’s vision for the space, which was to be primarily used for sports games and PE classes. With this in mind, we carefully selected the most suitable products to enhance the gym, addressing the unique challenges of the space.
We chose to install an LED wall due to its vibrant display, high-quality image, and long lifespan (image 1). These screens are incredibly sturdy so any accidental blows during games will not cause damage. For the more delicate equipment, we housed this in a steel rack with a tempered glass front door for increased protection and security. To ensure teachers and students could easily connect their laptops to the screen, we installed three HDMI input wall plates around the gym, allowing users to connect from different areas with ease.
While the selected screen was a vital component of the project, the sound quality was equally important. That’s why we installed four audio speakers designed for broad coverage in large spaces (see image 2). To make it easy to connect to them we installed an in-wall Bluetooth audio interface to allow for devices to wirelessly.
Another key consideration in designing the audio visual system was the need for teachers to be heard among large crowds in the gym. Consequently, we provided wireless microphones and set up an antenna system to ensure reliable sound quality. This product enhances wireless signal transmission, extends range, and reduces dropouts.
To make the whole system user-friendly, we incorporated a simple touch control panel, allowing 80% of functions to be accessed with a single button press and no more than three button presses for any task.
We continue to care for our customers even after installation, offering long-term support if needed. If you have a project where DIBAV could assist, contact us by calling (03) 9457 4800 or email info@dibaustralia.com.au.