Hagerty-Center-Case-Study
- 1. HAGERTY CENTER NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE NOVEMBER 2013 TRAVERSE CITY, MI The Hagerty Center is a premier water- front venue for lifelong learning located on the Northwestern Michigan College Great Lakes Campus in Traverse City, MI. The site provides state of the art, 380-seat conferencing facilities for local, regional, national and international groups. Learning opportunites include seminars, confer- ences and specialized training. All rooms feature the latest in audio/visual technology, updated by Custer Technology. This modern and comfort- able space can be configured to suit the requirements of trade show exhib- its, conferences and banquets. Flexible floor plans and large windows overlooking Grand Traverse Bay offer the perfect backdrop for any commu- nity event. From business retreats to elegant dinners, the Hagerty Center provides an unforgettable experience. As the premier meeting and conven- tion facility in northwestern Michigan, the Hagerty Center identified the need to update its technology capabilities and functionality. The dated amenities were replaced with integrated technol- ogy solutions, future-proofing the event center and its relevance to prospective groups. The Hagerty Center now boasts distinguished video-conferencing capabilities as well as top-of-the-line presentation functionality. This was a unique project to Custer as only the Custer Technology division was involved. The project included the installation of 6 brighter ceiling mounted projectors; 2 80” flat panel displays; an extensive wireless microphone system; enhanced outdoor audio capabilities; as well as audio conferencing and digital cabling infrastructure to accommo- date contemporary computers and portable devices. HAGERTY CENTER NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE FURNISHINGSDESIGNTECHNOLOGYARCHITECTURALPRODUCTS
- 2. www.custeronline.com Rooms A, B, and C are separate spaces that can be combined to create a large meeting area. In rooms A and B, Custer Technology installed new Epson high brightness projec- tors in existing ceiling lifts, with displays on existing projector screens, to provide the Hagerty Center its desired contemporary technology support. JBL commercial speak- ers replaced the existing speakers through- out the room. 80” wall mounted Sharp LED displays were installed with Chief TV mounts to be used for presentations, slideshows, and special events. At the front of the room sits a Marshall podium with a Shure wireless and wired microphone and built-in control interface. This interface allows the user to control volume, turn the projector on and off, and enables devices at the podium to display on the projector. Room D is the Hagerty Center’s smallest meeting room. Because of its smaller size, Custer installed: Biamp audio conferencing to minimize echo and provide clear audio for teleconferencing; JBL speakers to minimize echo; and two ceiling mounted Polycom microphones to pick up voices in a 360-degree area. An Epson projector replaced the previous system, to be used alongside a Da-Lite projection screen. Because the Hagerty Center hosts many outdoor events, Custer also installed 5 outdoor, weatherproof JBL speakers around the Center’s patio to enhance the audio experience during their many special events. Room C is larger in size than Rooms A and B, with the added appeal of overlooking the West Grand Traverse Bay. Several technol- ogy updates were made to better serve the Hagerty Center’s audio and visual needs. Two Epson projectors and ceiling speakers from JBL replaced dated technology throughout the space. Two 80” Sharp LED displays were added. A Vaddio presenter camera was installed for recording and archiving presentations, as well as a Pana- sonic “confidence” camera in each room, allowing the Hagerty Center’s staff to moni- tor room usage from their on-site control center. In all four rooms, a Crestron control system panel was installed to give users access to functionality of the room, input select, volume control, and other settings. ROOM A&B ROOM C ROOM D & OUTSIDE FURNISHINGSDESIGNTECHNOLOGYARCHITECTURALPRODUCTS
- 3. Technology Sales: Joe Troyer Sales Associate: Matt Kurlinski Project Manager: Matt Duff Engineers: Kirk Griffes & Nathan Murray Lead Installer: Jimmer Lavette Products used: Epson high-brightness LCD projector JBL control-surface-mount speakers Da-Lite Advantage projector screen Sharp LED Display Podium from Marshall Crestron digital media infrastructure and control system Crestron video capture processor Shure wireless and wired mics Vaddio presenter camera Crown audio amplifiers Biamp audio conferencing Polycom ceiling mounted microphones 12” full range JBL outdoor speakers Chief TV mounts Middle Atlantic Rack Systems Custer Team: FURNISHINGSDESIGNTECHNOLOGYARCHITECTURALPRODUCTS "Custer Technology worked with NMC to design and integrate a meeting and conference space that addressed the technology requirements of their clients, while keeping system operation simple and intuitive to use, maximizing Hagerty Center staff efficiency." - Joe Troyer Custer Technology Sales