Headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, Arena Energy applies expert insight and advanced technology to identify new drilling opportunities in the shallow-water Gulf of Mexico. With a large footprint and many conference spaces, i.e.Smart Systems partnered to deliver the best audio/video design, install and equipment along with structured cabling services to their Texas headquarters.
ARENA ENERGY PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
The Arena Energy conference room features “Command Center” dual 98″ Samsung displays mounted to the wall utilizing articulating pull-out wall mounts. The Samsung displays produce a true 4K image.
The video system has a video wall windowing processor configured with two dual 4K input cards and a quad output card. Datapath’s video wall processor allows for multiple windows in various sizes to be configured on video wall images. The video wall processor is fed by a Crestron 4K video matrix switcher/controller which controls routing from table HDMI input, Barco Clickshare CSE200+ wireless presentation, and OFE PC.
The system also has a full-featured audio conferencing system that includes ceiling-mounted Sonance PS-C63RT speakers, Sonance PS-C83RWT in-ceiling woofers, and (next to displays on either side) Sonance VP88 8″ 3-way speaker system with audiophile quality sound. The room also includes (2) Shure MXA910 array microphones to cover participants in audio conferences.
Inside the department level meeting rooms is a 86″ Panasonic 4K UHD LED display mounted to the wall utilizing a Chief PNRUB articulating wall bracket. Video is extended from the table to the display via a Crestron auto-switching HDMI signal extender system. The system also utilizes a Barco Clickshare CSE 200+ wireless presentation appliance as a selectable source.
The control system is handled by a tabletop Crestron MPC3-201B, a Crestron 9″ wireless control touch panel that controls A/V, lighting, and shading systems.