Centralized A/V Equipment Control Over IP

MediaCAST IP Room Control provides a cost-effective control solution for classrooms, conference rooms and auditoriums. It is an add-on module for MediaCAST and provides a Web-based desktop remote for flexibility in setup and ease of deployment across the largest organizations. The module for MediaCAST integrates with Kiosk Central for automation of all-calls and emergency broadcasts. MediaCAST can provide IP to RS232/IR devices and the system supports the use of several 3rd party companies control boxes.

IP Controllers come with audio control capability and without. See below for more information on MediaCAST IP Controllers

IP Controller Models & Features

IP Controller Standard

Basic classroom environment may have a projector, document camera and VHS/DVD deck. The projector is controlled over RS232, the document camera and VHS/DVD deck through IR. This equipment is connected to the IP Controller and in turn controlled over the IP network through the web interface. A presenter has the ability through an on‐screen virtual remote on their computer to turn on the projector, switch to the correct input for their presentation. Remotely all the classrooms may be scheduled to automatically be powered down at a certain time every day or turn‐on to receive a special all‐call broadcast.

  • Small form‐factor IP to RS232 and IR control device
  • Embedded web server for remote configuration over IP with TCP/IP, HTTP
  • IP control of integrated RS232 port for switching and control of devices including projectors, LCD panels and other A/V equipment
  • IP control of integrated IR ports for switching and control of devices including lights, document cameras, PTZ cameras, motorized screens and other A/V equipment
  • Built‐in short circuit and thermal override protection
     

IP Controller With Audio Scenario

A more advanced classroom may consist of the equipment in Scenario A plus a presenter’s microphone, room speakers and intercom integration. The enhanced audio amplification and switching provides an integrated and easy-to-use solution for presenters to use the room with little advanced instruction. The presenter clicks a laptop button on their computer and the projector automatically turns on, switches to the laptop input, and the audio is switched to the laptop along with the microphone input being active. The presenter shows a video clip and as she explains it her microphone audio is heard along with the video’s audio from the laptop. If an external intercom announcement comes through it can override the active audio and mute those sources. After a short delay with no audio coming over the intercom then it automatically reverts back to the previous audio sources.

The IPController with integrated audio amplifier is designed to enhance classrooms, conference rooms and other presentation environments. It provides IP‐based control of audio and visual equipment within the environment along with audio enhancement. The non‐proprietary architecture provides for control of both RS232 controllable and IR controllable equipment across manufacturer and models. This solid‐state device is connected to the existing IP network through one 10/100/1000MB port and controlled over TCP/IP.

  • Small form‐factor IP to RS232 and IR control device
  • Embedded web server for remote configuration over IP with TCP/IP, HTTP
  • IP control of integrated RS232 port for switching and control of devices including projectors, LCD panels and other audio visual equipment
  • IP control of integrated IR ports for switching and control of devices including lights, document cameras, PTZ cameras, motorized screens and other a/v equipment
  • Stereo audio output approximately 12 watts (total power) for directly driving 8Ω loud speakers
  • One input provides Intercom audio input detection and clipping function of other active input sources
  • Microphone input mixing with other active audio inputs can be enabled or disabled
  • Built‐in short circuit and thermal override protection
  • Dimensions (9 ¼”w x 2 ¼” d x 1”h)

BENEFITS 

  • Reliable and scalable
     
  • Provides a convenient web-based interface for the construction and layout of the organization’s sites, buildings, rooms and devices within the room
     
  • Microsoft Active Directory, Novell eDirectory & LDAP role and permission integration
     
  • A convenient grid-style approach allows a non-technical user to populate buildings, rooms, and equipment quickly
     
  • Building / Room data may be imported using a batch text or tab delimited file, or input manually
     
  • In addition to projectors and display devices, all other remote controllable devices in the room may be catalogued