The Perfect Blend: State-of-the-Art Setup for the Macallan Academy
NUVI’S SUMMARY
How we paired tech innovation with tradition using flexible AV expertise.
CLIENT: The Macallan Distillery
SOLUTIONS: Distilling and Reconfiguring
Challenge: Crafting multi-purpose technology
Nestled within the stunning Easter Elchies estate in Speyside, the Macallan Distillery and visitor experience is also home to the Macallan Academy – a centre of education excellence where programmes are delivered to internal staff. With plans for the space to double as a location for larger briefings and events for external guests, there was a need for dual functionality. Successful delivery required an AV solution that matched our client’s level of excellence.
We wanted to create the perfect set up for the broadcast and learning environment when physically present at the estate, or when viewing and/or interacting virtually.
Head of Brand Education, The Macallan
Solution: Distilling and reconfiguring
Our flexible ‘classroom’ solution allows for up to 12 participants in a round-table boardroom configuration, with the flexibility to reconfigure the space for larger theatre-style audiences.
Key technology takeaways:
- A 3m x 1.7m LED video wall with a ‘bezel-free’ digital presentation canvas
- High quality ceiling microphone arrays, configured for excellent coverage throughout the room
- Powerful and flexible audio, delivering crystal clear output
- Selectable PTZ high-definition cameras, suitable for boardroom or lecture theatre layout scenarios
- Wireless collaboration capability for employees and guest users in a ‘click’ using Barco’s market-leading Clickshare solution
- A streamlined, user-friendly touch control interface for in-room AV systems
Key components:
- 3m x 1.7m Absen LED Video Wall (1.5mm pixel pitch)
- Shure MXA series Ceiling Microphone Arrays
- QSC Q-SYS Core Audio Processor & Amplifier, paired with QSC AcousticDesign Series surface mount loudspeakers
- Barco Clickshare CX-50 wireless collaboration solution
- Crestron control with Apple ipad mini touch panel interface
Outcome: Ready for anything
The Macallan Distillery now boasts a ‘Digital Centre of Excellence’ for broadcasts and webcasts ensuring everyone can enjoy a seamless and flexible learning environment.
The team have since been able to use the room for everything from important board meetings to product launch events.
