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Project Name
HDFC Bank
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Location
Turbhe, Mumbai
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Category
Education, Corporate, large Venue
Project Overview
HDFC Bank Tubhe, a 6-floor facility, required an integrated Audio-Visual (AV) solution that would cater to a variety of needs, including meeting rooms, cafeterias, training areas, and open spaces. The AV system was designed with flexibility in mind, allowing plug-and-play functionality and easy adaptation to different requirements. The key objective was to create a user-friendly, scalable solution that enhances communication and collaboration while ensuring seamless operation across multiple floors and spaces.
Video, Audio, and Control System Design:
Multi-Display Setup: The design incorporated a multi-display system across various rooms to enhance visibility and interactivity:
Projection Systems & Displays:
- Various rooms were equipped with projection screens and projectors. The screen sizes ranged from 50″ to 98″. Touch-interactive displays were specifically deployed in training rooms for educational purposes.
- Ceiling and surface-mounted speakers were strategically installed for optimal audio distribution, with microphones and antenna systems used to enable clear communication between the presenter and audience.
Control Systems:
To streamline operations, an intuitive control system was designed, allowing users to operate complex systems with ease. A Graphical User Interface (GUI) was developed to ensure simplicity and accessibility for all users.
Room-Specific AV Solutions:
1. Town Hall Area / Cafeteria:
The cafeteria area also functions as a town hall, designed for large gatherings and presentations. The AV setup includes:
a) Display Equipment:
- A Panasonic projector with a Ultra short throw lens and 137″ diagonal projection screen is used to project content across the large area.
- Samsung 55″ displays are deployed throughout the area as repeaters to ensure visibility from all corners.
b) Audio System:
- Bose surface-mount speakers deliver consistent and high-quality audio coverage across the entire area, while Bose amplifier system ensures adequate power.
- QSC digital signal processor (DSP) is integrated for managing audio processing and Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC), ensuring clear communication even in larger, open spaces.
- Sennheiser antenna system extends the microphone range to ensure clear audio capture during speaker-presenter interactions.
c) Control Systems:
A QSC system with a touch panel interface is used to manage switching, audio levels, device on/off functionality, and real-time device status feedback.
2. Training Room:
The training rooms are equipped with advanced AV solutions to facilitate interactive learning and presentations:
a) Display Equipment:
LG 85″ and 98″ touch-interactive displays are used for annotation during training sessions, allowing both the trainer and audience to interact with content in real-time.
b) Audio System:
- Bose ceiling speakers provide sound reinforcement throughout the room, while Sennheiser handheld microphones ensure clear communication for the presenter.
- Xilica DSP is used to integrate the audio system, fine-tuning the audio for optimal performance.
c) Control Systems:
- A Crestron wall-mounted button control panel is installed to control both the display system and the audio system.
- Kramer faceplate provides easy HDMI and USB touch connectivity on the trainer’s table, enabling seamless connections for the trainer’s laptop.
3. Streaming and Content Sharing Across Floors:
The open areas on each of the 6 floors of the building are equipped with LG displays, ensuring that content can be broadcast across multiple spaces simultaneously. To enable this:
- Crestron DM NVX encoder-decoder solution is used for seamless content streaming. This AV-over-IP solution allows content from any location, including the manager’s desk, to be displayed across multiple screens.
- Team leaders have the ability to display content on predefined screens within their team’s area, ensuring effective communication and collaboration across the building.
4. Meeting Rooms:
For small meeting rooms, the AV setup was designed for ease of use and flexibility:
a) Display Equipment:
LG wall-mounted displays are used for high-quality video presentations.
b) Audio System:
A Bose video bar is used to enhance the meeting experience, supporting BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) setups via USB-C or HDMI+USB-A connectivity.
c) Control Systems:
- Crestron cable cubby provides easy connectivity for laptop presentations.
- Lightware Taurus series switching system manages the video and audio inputs for seamless switching between different devices.
Key Benefits of the AV Solution:
- Scalability and Flexibility: The system is designed to be easily adaptable to future needs. AV solutions in different rooms and areas can be modified or expanded as required, ensuring long-term flexibility for the bank’s evolving requirements.
- User-Friendly Control: The control systems, especially with the custom-designed GUI, ensure that even non-technical staff can manage complex AV systems easily, reducing the need for specialized training.
- Enhanced Collaboration: The integration of interactive displays, streaming solutions, and flexible meeting room setups enhances collaboration and knowledge sharing, both within departments and across the organization.
- High-Quality Audio and Video: The carefully selected combination of Bose audio equipment, high-quality displays, and projectors ensures that communication in meetings, town halls, and training sessions is clear, immersive, and effective.
- Seamless Connectivity: AV-over-IP solutions and plug-and-play connectivity ensure that content can be shared across the building without technical complexity, supporting the dynamic nature of modern workplace environments.
Conclusion:
The AV solution deployed at HDFC Bank Tubhe represents a comprehensive and flexible approach to meeting the varied communication and collaboration needs of a modern office environment. With attention to detail in every room’s requirements, from training rooms to open display areas, the integration of high-quality video, audio, and control systems supports a smooth and professional working experience for all users. The scalability and ease of use make it a forward-thinking solution that will continue to meet the client’s needs for years to come.