Ewart Memorial Hall has been a cultural hub of downtown Cairo since it opened its doors in 1928, serving as a gathering place for lovers of literature, cinema, music and all forms of arts and culture. “Ewart Memorial Hall is not only one of the oldest AUC facilities; it is also one of the largest, and to many in Cairo, it is the locus of cultural activity,” Lawrence Murphy noted in The American University in Cairo: 1919 – 1987.
DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK
The scope of work consists of supplying, installation, testing, programming and putting into operation the following systems:-
Professional Sound System
The proposed project below was modelled using L-ACOUSTICS acoustic prediction software, SOUNDVISION, developed for sound designers.
SOUNDVISION is dedicated to the acoustical and mechanical simulation of L-ACOUSTICS systems (WST line arrays and coaxial point source technologies) which is allows the calculation of sound pressure level (SPL) coverage, SPL mapping and delay coverage (or mapping) for complex sound system and venue configurations. Either horizontal (plan) or vertical (cut) views can be selected to enter room coordinates or to define loudspeaker placement/aiming. Impact coverage, SPL mapping or delay is then based on direct sound calculation over defined audience geometry.
System Presentation:-
Main Left -Right Arrays:-
Floor Subwoofers
Front Fills
In Addition to the Main system, we equipped the theater with the following Items for the multifunction of the hall.
Professional Lighting System:-
The Hall was equipped with a professional theatrical light system all with Halogen lamps & traditional dimmers.
System consist of :-
Avolites Arena Light control
4 ETC ColorSource ThruPower Cabinet 24x10A (2.3kW)
Powering your transition from tungsten to LED.
It can be difficult to upgrade your venue’s equipment as quickly as lighting technology advances. The 230V ColorSourceTM ThruPower cabinet is a simple, budget-friendly wall-mount rack that can meet all your power control needs as technology and your rig change over time.
Relay, Dim or Constant Circuit output.
28 ETC ColorSource Spot Engine with different Zoom Lenses.
ColorSource fixtures offer incredible output, stunning colors, and perfect dimming at an affordable price. From middle schools to opera houses, and from houses of worship to large-scale, immersive architectural installations, ColorSource is the natural choice when budgets are modest but expectations are high. LED luminaires have a reputation for flickering on camera. ColorSource fixtures feature a 25kHz flicker-free mode to stop video scanlines in their tracks. Even cameras without a rolling shutter benefit, especially at high shutter speeds.
24 ETC ColorSource PAR with different diffusers
Washlight workhorse
An LED luminaire crafted by lighting experts, the ColorSource PAR uses a balanced recipe of red, green, blue, a twist of lime, and an extra dash of red to provide a richness of color only possible from ETC LED luminaires. The extremely lightweight ColorSource PAR outputs bright, beautiful light, is easy to use with or without a lighting desk and lives up to ETC’s high standards for quality.
8 ETC ColorSource deep blue Spot Engine with CYC Adapter.
About the ColorSource Array options – Original vs. Deep Blue
Original ColorSource fixtures use an RGB-L array where the ‘B’ represents the use of blue LEDs. ColorSource Deep Blue replaces those blue LEDs with a deeper ‘Royal Blue’ (indigo) LED. How does this impact your color mixing? Please reference the color chart below.
Original ColorSource fixtures can reach any color within the dark shaded triangle while the ColorSource Deep Blue fixtures can reach any color within the light shaded triangle. While much of these areas overlap, there is a portion of each range that can only be reached by the respective color arrays (A=Original, B=Deep Blue).
Audio visual & Broadcast System
The scope of work consists of supplying, installation, testing, programming and putting into operation a complete audio visual & broadcast system consisting of:-
Sony SRG-300SEW Full HD remotely controlled PTZ color video camera
Sony RM-IP10 IP remote control panel.
Sony MCS-8M Compact SD / HD audio and video switcher.
The MCS-8M is a multi-format video switcher with a built-in audio mixer. Inside a compact body, the MCS-8M packs excellent cost efficiency and affordability along with a great range of features. The switcher includes many preset wipe patterns, a built-in multi-viewer, frame memory with the ability to import still images via USB port, an input frame synchroniser and freeze function for each source ,a 3D mode function and a six-channel audio mixer.
User-friendly and easy to operate
The MCS-8M is designed to be intuitive and easy to operate – an ideal content creation tool for live event programming. It is ideal for small broadcast operations, product promotions, event and live staging, music clip creation, and all types of business activity including conferences and seminars.
Wireless Intercom System
The scope of work consists of supplying, installation, testing, programming and putting into operation a complete Wireless Intercom system.
Our intercom components combine simplicity in the design of the communication system, an easy learning curve as well as total component compatibility. The system is modular, making expansion easier: from a small two point wired Intercom system to a complex multi-channel network with mixed wired and wireless technologies, the system is made up of the same elements, offering communication solutions for a great variety of professional sectors: Industry-Communication in training systems, teaching rooms, offices. A/V – TV studios, video editing, CCU cams, mobile units, broadcast Theatre – Stage crew, props, artistic and technical direction teams. Live Concerts – Backstage, lights, sound crew and security. Cinema Industry- Production, outdoors, crane operators. Theme Parks-Sports, Casinos. Compatibility.
Key Features
Interpretation & Assistive Listening system
The scope of work consists of supplying, installation, testing, programming and putting into operation a complete Interpretation & Assistive Listening system include but not limited to the following:-
Beyerdynamic SIS 121 Control unit with one module (4 foreign language channels).
Beyerdynamic SIS 1202 Interpreter double console
The SIS 1202 interpreter station has been developed for two interpreters. For each interpreter a headset or a microphone and a headphone can be connected to the interpreter station. The headphone signal can be switched between the original and a selected relay language. The original language is fed from a mixing console or a conference system into the control unit. The relay language is the translation of the original language, which the interpreter can use, if he/she cannot interpret from the current original language.
Beyerdynamic Iris TS MK II- Control Unit for digital transmission of up to 16 channels.
The Iris TS Mk II control unit is used within the Iris conference system for the transmission of maximal 16 audio channels by infrared light.The audio signal is converted into frequency modulated infrared light and then transmitted with the Iris EF radiators, which are directly connected to the Iris TS Mk II control unit. The original (OR) and a maximum of 15 target languages can simultaneously be transmitted on different carrier frequencies by narrow band frequency modulation.
LEDs indicate the appropriate status: channel on and audio signal present.Up to 30 Iris EF radiators can be connected to the Iris TS Mk IIcontrol unit.The Iris TS Mk II control unit is compliant with the international IEC 61603-7 standard.
Beyerdynamic Iris EF IR Transmitter radiators
The Iris EF radiator belongs to the latest generation of infrared system high power radiators for the wireless Iris audio system. An electrical signal supplied from the Iris TS infrared control unit is converted into infrared light invisible to people and radiated into the room. The signal to be transmitted can comprise up to 16 channels in the range of 2 to 6 MHz (band IV).
Beyerdynamic Iris RP-8 MK II- Digital IR pocket receiver.
The Iris RP Mk II infrared receiver has been designed for the reception of 8 or 16 audio channels within the frequency band 2 to 6 MHz. Within this frequency band interference caused by Plasma TV sets or fluorescent light tubes is not possible. The DQPSK digital modulation technology ensures smooth operation. The receiver is provided with a channel selector switch and volume control. The channel is displayed on the LC-Display. Depending on the version, there are 8 or 16 channels available. LEDs display the battery and signal status. The receiver can be worn around the neck with a cord or attached to the clothing with a clip. The Iris RP Mk II infrared receiver is compliant with the international IEC 61603-7 standard.
Beyerdynamic Iris EF IR Transmitter radiators
The Iris EF radiator belongs to the latest generation of infrared system high power radiators for the wireless Iris audio system. An electrical signal supplied from the Iris TS infrared control unit is converted into infrared light invisible to people and radiated into the room. The signal to be transmitted can comprise up to 16 channels in the range of 2 to 6 MHz (band IV).
Beyerdynamic Iris RP-8 MK II- Digital IR pocket receiver.
The Iris RP Mk II infrared receiver has been designed for the reception of 8 or 16 audio channels within the frequency band 2 to 6 MHz. Within this frequency band interference caused by Plasma TV sets or fluorescent light tubes is not possible. The DQPSK digital modulation technology ensures smooth operation. The receiver is provided with a channel selector switch and volume control. The channel is displayed on the LC-Display. Depending on the version, there are 8 or 16 channels available. LEDs display the battery and signal status. The receiver can be worn around the neck with a cord or attached to the clothing with a clip. The Iris RP Mk II infrared receiver is compliant with the international IEC 61603-7 standard.