The solution
Initially, the primary requirement for the space was to replace the 184-inch diagonal front display and rear projection system for better image quality and viewing angles. This was because there was evidence of ringing, seen as hard edges on the image, and a significant amount of display noise. Some of the problems, however, were caused by the legacy RGBHV infrastructure. As a result, we used our design expertise to recommend an upgrade of the infrastructure which would support display devices equipped to meet the demands of the modern workplace.
As the Pavilion is situated in a tent structure, it is partially supported by internal truss beams with curved ceilings. The ceiling height posed the biggest challenge as it leads to pinch points towards the edge of the space, limiting the dimensions of displays and other hardware. The right solution needed to be integrated as close to the ceiling as possible whilst allowing for movement due to external factors like strong winds.
Working closely with the Vodafone estates team, Kinly designed and delivered a 5.76m wide and 3.24m high Samsung LED video wall, supported by a bespoke Vodafone branded panel for the ultimate wow factor. The Samsung tiles have a 1.5mm pixel pitch and true unscaled 4k resolution. The system also has three touch panels which are used primarily for stage setup but can also be utilised during an event.
The AV infrastructure has been replaced with a full video and audio distribution network, using Crestron NVX and Dante audio which is designed to be hybrid to facilitate both automatic and manual operation. The space is equipped with 3 PTZ cameras, wireless microphones, a digital mixing console, a vision mixer, an assisted listening system and all associated hardware to enable recording and streaming of multiple devices, simultaneously. In addition, there are 15 floor boxes throughout the space which accommodate additional display hardware for flexibility in larger events.
