“AVI-SPL helped us build a system that already had expansion designed into it,” says Hope.ĭuring the construction process, it became clear that the design requirements for technology would continue to evolve right up to the opening. Hope says that one of the best things about working with AVI-SPL has been the ability to contact the team members and have them come out on short notice as new facets to the project are added. “We pulled in a local subcontractor, Malstrom Electric from Baltimore, and put in 500 TVs in a week. “The schedule for the work is always the challenging part,” says Parry. Part of the scope of work included banks of slot machines (nearly 4,000), whose displays would have to show denomination symbols as well as advertising. AVI-SPL was part of the creative process, working with Shannon Jelenek, the AV designer, and Gary Spritz, the construction executive for Cordish.ĪVI-SPL completed the project on time, even as it worked on other areas, like the back-of-house system, training rooms, and executive briefing rooms with AV support. Changes made to display locations affected the speaker locations and RF design. This was a fast-track construction project, and the design evolved as the work progressed. I can put any signal anywhere.”Īn entertainment venue in the middle of the casino - Ram’s Head Center Stage - includes Crown amplifiers and BSS processing that distributes sound via left and right clusters/under-stage subwoofers and then ties into the ceiling speakers (as needed) in adjacent zones. “It’s reliable and gives us a lot more flexibility. “The RF system is cutting edge while still being ‘old-school,’” adds Hope. “It was a natural fit and a cost-effective way to get the job done.” “RF is a robust way of delivering an HD signal,” says Will Parry, AVI-SPL VP of Sales.

As the project progressed, the layout evolved, affecting the location of each cluster of displays. Much of AVI-SPL’s work engineering and expanding the RF backbone was done on the fly during construction. – Tom Hope, AV systems manager, Maryland Live! Casino We hoped for the ‘wow’ factor, and we’ve achieved it.” An RF cable system is at the heart of the video integration, one that allows for further expansion.

Our team installed hundreds of displays throughout the facility – from slot-machine displays to single-screen mounts to complex video walls like the one in R Bar, a high-tech lounge and gaming area. AVI-SPL handled the AV and lighting throughout the casino, including the theater, steakhouse, and buffet area.

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