Ave Maria College
Ave Maria College is a warm and welcoming Catholic college for young women, in the Franciscan tradition. They seek to educate each young woman such that she develops the courage to excel, the confidence to thrive and the compassion to love.
- Aurora LED Walls
- Crestron Control
- Exceptional Visuals
LED display technology lands at Ave Maria's Francis Hall.
Francis Hall — the school’s primary meeting, presentation and performance space — has undergone a variety of technology iterations over the last decade. In its infancy, a technology setup of Samsung Video Walls, Crestron Control and dB Technologies Audio Playback “wow’d” parents, students and teachers alike. While a collection of “band-aid” repairs and upgrades have been performed in recent years (the addition of foldback displays and ceiling-hanging microphones to name a few), in late 2021, Ave Maria committed to a total system upgrade in their heralded hall.
- Upgrade Visual Display Technology: Replace outdated video walls with state-of-the-art Aurora LED screens to enhance presentation clarity and performance visibility.
- Modernise Control Systems: Implement an upgraded Crestron Control System to provide intuitive, streamlined control over all AV elements within Francis Hall.
- Improve System Functionality: Integrate new programmable touch screens and advanced icons to ensure efficient control operations.
- ClientAve Maria College
- DateDecember 2021
- Products UsedAurora Fine Pitch LED Screens, Crestron TSW-1070 Control System
A cutting-edge transformation: elevating AV excellence in Ave Maria College's Francis Hall.
The video walls and custom-fabricated Ultralift protective enclosures were decommissioned, in favour of 2x Aurora 3.5m x 2m 2.9PP LED Indoor Screens. Best suited for retail, boardrooms, hospitality and conference center’s, the Aurora LED Screens can easily achieve HD and FHD resolutions at widths of over three metres. With brightness levels exceeding 1250 NITS, the FPR range is ideally suited to replace tired, conventional video walls that find it hard to cope under ambient light levels.
The existing Crestron Control System was upgraded to suit new commands, iconography and functionality, aptly-suited to the latest AV-design change. A stylish and versatile wall mount touch screen featuring web browsing, Crestron HTML5 and Smart Graphics® software technology, custom‑programmable icons, H.265/H.264 streaming video, a Rava® SIP intercom, Wi‑Fi network® connectivity, and PoE+ (Power over Ethernet Plus) network power. Built‑in applications are provided for room scheduling, conferencing and seamless control.
- Brilliant Visuals: The new Aurora LED screens offer high-definition resolution and brightness, ensuring clear visibility even under ambient light, greatly improving the audience experience.
- Simplified Control: The enhanced Crestron system with custom-programmable icons and touch screens allows for easier, more efficient management of the entire AV system.
- Seamless Integration: The modernised control interface enables seamless operation, providing more versatile functionality for various events.
- Future-Proof Technology: With high-end display and control systems in place, Francis Hall is equipped with cutting-edge AV solutions that meet current and future technological needs.
The complete AV system overhaul in Francis Hall at Ave Maria College represents a significant investment in the school’s presentation and performance infrastructure. By replacing outdated video walls with advanced Aurora LED screens and upgrading the Crestron control system, Vision One Technologies has created a seamless, modern AV environment. This transformation not only enhances the visual and audio quality for all events but also equips the hall with future-ready technology, ensuring that Ave Maria College continues to inspire and engage its students, staff and visitors for years to come.
