St Michael’s Grammar School

A Selection of Signature Projects

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The PTZ camera was custom mounted to maximise coverage while remaining unobtrusive. Linked with an NDI encoder, the school can broadcast events from the Atrium to other spaces across campus.
Recording presets on the custom GUI interface for the Atrium make the most of the camera and display, allowing the school to record or stream depending on their needs
A closer look at the setup. A 162-inch Aurora LED wall with two FBT Ventis speakers mounted above, paired with an Extron control panel and Bluetooth wall plate for accessible control.
Full-HD LED display providing bright, vibrant colour from every angle.
Custom Extron control interface for St Michael’s Grammar School. Audio and vision can be tailored for any audience size at the touch of a button.

Project Details

Client Space:
St Michael’s Grammar School

Location:
St Kilda, Victoria

Objectives:
AV upgrade
Space:
Atrium

Project Overview

For more than six years, St Michael’s Grammar School—an inclusive, coeducational K–12 school in St Kilda, Victoria—has partnered with D.I.B Audio Visual to enhance the way technology supports its learning and community events. Their atrium space—an open, two-storey venue used for presentations, small assemblies, and parent information sessions—was the focus of this recent  project.

Working closely with the school’s experienced ICT Manager, we set out to reinvigorate this high-demand space to align seamlessly with the school’s expanding needs whilst maximising usability and flexibility. Our task was to carefully modernise it, integrating with the school’s infrastructure while ensuring the new system becomes intuitive and easy-to-use for staff. Partial upgrades to large AV systems are among the most challenging projects, requiring a deep understanding of how old and new technologies interact.

The solution combined an upgraded sound system, presentation capture and streaming, and simplified control. A new Extron touchscreen interface now allows staff to manage microphones, inputs, the PTZ camera, and presentation recordings with ease. A high-quality pan–tilt–zoom (PTZ) camera was installed, with presets that allow staff to quickly recall positions or adjust views as needed—making it simple to capture events or live stream. Recordings and streams can be produced in full-screen or picture-in-picture formats, with files saved directly to the school network for immediate access.

To replace the ageing 3×3 video wall, we installed a 162-inch Aurora full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) LED display designed for clarity and reliability. Carefully positioned FBT Ventis speakers deliver excellent coverage across the atrium seating, while ceiling speakers at the rear can be switched on for larger gatherings.

What makes this space stand out is its flexibility. Content from the camera or other vision sources can flow seamlessly between the atrium and the adjoining café AV system, or be broadcast to venues across the campus, including the school’s theatre. This is made possible through NDI encoder/decoder integration, creating a campus-wide network that expands the reach of events and allows more people to be part of the experience.

The result is a modernised, future-ready space that combines sophistication with simplicity, supporting both everyday teaching and special events with reliable, easy-to-use technology.

If DIB can assist with your custom AV requirements then please do not hesitate to contact us via info@dibaustralia.com.au or 03 9457 4800.

Project Report

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