Campus AV Modernization
CAVT partnered with the New England College of Optometry to modernize AV technology across its campus, transforming lecture halls, clinical training environments, and meeting spaces into a unified, future-ready ecosystem. The project focused on enhancing usability, supporting hybrid learning, and integrating new technology with existing infrastructure to create a seamless and scalable user experience.
NECO required a campus-wide AV upgrade that balanced modernization with practicality. Existing systems varied significantly between spaces, creating inconsistency for users. Additionally, the institution wanted to avoid unnecessary equipment replacement while still achieving a meaningful technological leap.
The project also required careful coordination across multiple environments—including active lecture halls and newly constructed clinical spaces—while ensuring all systems would integrate into a cohesive, easy-to-manage platform.
CAVT designed and deployed a comprehensive AV ecosystem built on a Q-SYS AV-over-IP backbone, standardizing technology across campus while maintaining flexibility for different use cases.
Key components of the solution included:
Lecture Hall Modernization
Lecture spaces were upgraded to support hybrid learning with simplified, intuitive control. Each lectern was configured with three primary inputs—PC primary, PC secondary, and BYOD—allowing instructors to seamlessly connect and present without technical friction.
Strategically placed cameras capture both the presenter and the audience, enhancing the hybrid learning experience.
AV-over-IP Infrastructure
A Q-SYS–driven AV-over-IP system was implemented to unify signal distribution and control across spaces. This approach provides flexibility in routing, scalability for future growth, and consistent performance across all environments.
Integration of Existing Systems
Rather than replacing legacy equipment, CAVT repurposed existing projectors, screens, speakers, and infrastructure. These components were integrated with new decoders, amplifiers, and DSP processing, extending their lifespan while significantly improving overall system capability.
Clinical Training Center Deployment
For the new Clinical Training Center, CAVT delivered a fully in-house solution—from engineering through commissioning.
Each of the 19 clinical exam bays was equipped with cleanly mounted displays and organized cabling, coordinated with client-provided structures. A centralized equipment approach using a Middle Atlantic C5 credenza ensures systems remain organized, secure, and serviceable.
The infrastructure was also designed with future expansion in mind, allowing for additional routing and display capabilities as needs evolve.
Control & User Experience
All systems are managed through 10” QSC touch panels, providing a consistent and user-friendly interface across campus. The result is a “walk-in-and-use” experience that minimizes training and maximizes efficiency.
The completed project delivers a cohesive, campus-wide AV ecosystem that is intuitive, scalable, and built for modern education. Faculty can confidently operate any room with minimal learning curve, while students benefit from a more engaging and reliable hybrid learning experience.
By thoughtfully integrating existing equipment with new technology, NECO achieved a significant upgrade without unnecessary replacement costs. The result is a future-ready platform that supports both current needs and long-term growth, positioning the institution for the next generation of optometric education.
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