Athletic Facility Audio System Upgrade

Central Communications Systems, Inc (CCSI) received an inquiry from a high school Athletic Director who was interested in a new sound system for their outdoor athletic stadium in Massachusetts.

The athletic department wanted a system that was simple to use yet very capable of producing a high output, high fidelity sound with long range. Their goal was to impress the home crowd while making the opposing team jealous of their high quality system.

 Common customer requests for and high school athletic facility projects include:

-A versatile, easy to use system

-High quality sound for music and announcements

– Automated and instant messaging

-Game buzzers & Sound FX 

-Priority inputs and scene recall- allowing for multi-use such as practice where only local coverage is needed

For the task, CCSI chose a  high-performance audio system based around AtlasIED’s newest Loudspeaker and DSP products, which provide both local and wireless control of the entire system. This was the ideal product mix that met all of the needs for the athletic facility project.  

During the installation process, CCSI was keen on making sure the distributed system of coaxial weather resistant loudspeakers covered not only the home and visitor seats but also the far corners of the high school athletic stadium.

Through years of experience in the field, the decision was made to build a system that allowed for multiple local and wireless mic inputs and to accommodate the client’s playback media of choice.  This was an essential component in meeting the customer’s needs for a simple yet versatile system for their new high school athletics fields audio system. The client was impressed with the final product!

Having worked with hundreds of government and municipal facilities in the past; the client was pleased that we met all of their criteria to become a certified vendor and intends to use CCSI for ongoing audio and PA system upgrades within their district.

To see how Central Communications can help boost your Team’s morale with a new sound system, give us a call at 774-670-0500!

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Commercial Security Systems That Are Trending Right Now

Over the recent months, we have seen an unprecedented increase in the demand for security systems installations. Take a look at the commercial security systems that are trending right now.

Why? People are feeling uncertain about the future

The driver behind the security system boom is the feeling of uncertainty. As small business owners, we understand that feeling.

Between the covid-19 lockdowns and subsequent financial losses, civil unrest, looting and ‘defending the police’, and rising insurance costs, businesses are investing in ways that they can protect themselves.  Naturally, installing or beefing up an existing security system at a warehouse, office, school or household is one way to proactively protect the people and assets that are important to you.

Central Communications Systems is an authorized distributor and installer of the latest security technology and is prepared to serve clients throughout the United States through our network.

ENTRY POINT TEMPERATURE SCREENING

Covid-19 has brought along some incredibly difficult challenges to businesses across the global economy.  With that, it’s also brought some innovation that is contributing the the ‘new normal’. Introducing, the marketing leading THRM-213 infrared, contactless thermometer!

The wrist temperature detection is the perfect solution for detecting individuals in high-traffic areas like airports and high-vulnerability environments like nursing homes, with a speedy recognition time of 0.2 seconds per individual. The advanced algorithm is proven for accurate detection.

Advanced analytics can indicate when an individual is wearing a mask and sets off an additional voice alarm to those who aren’t wearing one. The feature can be enabled or turned off at any point. With a built-in learning chip and a deep learning algorithm model, it provides a face/mask recognition accuracy rate greater than 99 percent.

Get a quote for temperature screening.

HD SECURITY CAMERA SYSTEMS

 

These turn-key HD-TVI surveillance systems produce up to 1080p full HD video that’s sharper and more detailed than traditional analog CCTV.  The indoor and outdoor HD camera systems provide the capabilities to meet all of your high-definition surveillance needs.

HD security cameras offer a cost-effective alternative to IP cameras and are as easy to operate as traditional analog video security cameras. Complete HD analog security systems use HD-TVI technology to record high-definition surveillance video over coax cable, with no compression artifacts or transmission-related delays.

Choose an HD security camera system if ease of use is important to you and you want to avoid networking challenges. Contact us to check out our partners’ newest models.

CARD ACCESS SECURITY

This security feature is commonly seen in large skyscrapers and office buildings over the past decade.  However, this effective security feature is becoming more popular in smaller office parks and in rural office buildings.

Companies are looking for ways to reduce risk and expenses at the same time.  The card access system is an excellent deterrent of dangerous persons or any unknown individuals onto a premise and can be less expensive than other traditional security options over the long term.

Unfortunately, in the world we live in, management has to take these extra steps to keep employees safe.  Unsolicited visitors to the office can result in the potential spread of illness or intended harm to employees as we see all too often.

The latest models of this proven system can also be utilized at company facilities such as garages and vending machines to ensure ultimate security.

Get a quote for card access systems.

CLOUD VIDEO SURVEILLANCE

Similar to the rest of civilization, the introduction of “cloud security” has taken off and will continue to shape the industry going forward.  Industry professionals urge customers to consider converting to cloud when making a new security investment as it will surely be the way of the future.

 

There are a number of benefits to new cloud security systems:

  • No recording devices to manage
  • Unlimited cameras, locations, and user-access
  • Secure off-premise data storage
  • Enhanced Security
  • Unparalleled Accessibility – View Multiple Locations, Anywhere, Anytime

UPGRADE YOUR SECURITY SYSTEM

Now that you are aware of the commercial security systems that are trending right now, utilize our resources to learn about the proper security bundle for your business.  Contact us for a free consultation.

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Get The Technology That Helps Prevent The Spread Of Covid-19

TEMPERATURE SCREENING AND MASK DETECTION TECHNOLOGY CAN HELP SLOW THE SPREAD OF COVID-19 AT YOUR FACILITY.

The use of high tech temperature screening and mask detection technology can ensure that your facility is doing it’s part to slow the spread of Covid-19.  Schools, hospitals, housing complexes, offices and many other facilities are integrating the THRM-213 kiosk as part of their Covid-19 prevention and reopening plan.

According to the CDC: Temperature detection and facial covering are two key factors in mitigating the spread of Covid-19 between individuals.  While society does it’s best to cope with the “new normal” the THRM-213 kiosk and integrated technology provides a real solution for facilities who are implementing a Covid prevention plan.

Here at Central Communications Systems, we are an authorized distributor and installer of these cutting edge, life saving devices and are prepared to serve clients throughout the United States through our network.

HERE’S HOW IT WORKS

 

The THRM-213 provides contactless, fast and accurate temperature detection in high-traffic areas by measuring the temperature of a patrons wrist while utilizing facial recognition that detects whether an individual is wearing a mask or not.

If an individual has a temperature that is higher that the desired threshold or is not wearing a mask when they should be, the unit will notify the user and operator immediately.

The facility operator can remotely monitor up to 8 kiosks at once from a remote desktop and communicate with patrons through a camera and 2-way microphone  built in on the unit.  This makes for a true contactless and streamlined experience.

Integrated technology allows user profiles to be made and can take automatic photos of patrons if desired, this can be part of a contact tracing plan.

This technology is becoming popular across different segments because it can proactively protect customers, employees and community members by identifying individuals who have a pose a health risk to others. Request a demo of the product today

PERFECT FOR HIGH TRAFFIC AREAS

Ideal for providing added security in high traffic place, it allows you to detect elevated temperatures in individuals passing through your business without any contact. Small in size, big on efficiency.

  • Detects up to 30 people per minute
  • Sanitary- requires no direct contact
  • Has live video which can stream multiple feeds to one computer
  • Can have remote supervision for up to 8 devices
  • Easy to use interface for temperature settings, screen shots and violations
  • Receive email notifications if user violates guidelines
  • Can be integrated with card access systems for higher security.

ULTRA-FAST RECOGNITION:

The wrist temperature detection is the perfect solution for detecting individuals in high-traffic areas like airports and high-vulnerability environments like nursing homes, with a speedy recognition time of 0.2 seconds per individual. The advanced algorithm is proven for accurate detection.

MASK WEARING DETECTION:

Advanced analytics can indicate when an individual is wearing a mask and sets off an additional voice alarm to those who aren’t wearing one. The feature can be enable or turned off at any point. With a built-in learning chip and a deep learning algorithm model, it provides a face/mask recognition accuracy rate of greater than 99 percent.

BENEFITS OF NON-CONTACT TEMPERATURE ASSESSMENT DEVICES ACCORDING TO THE FDA:

  • These non-contact devices can quickly measure and display a temperature reading so a large number of people can be evaluated individually at points of entry.
  • Non-contact infrared thermometers require minimal cleaning between uses.
  • Non-contact temperature measurement devices may help reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 infections.

GET THIS TECHNOLOGY FOR YOUR BUSINESS

As an authorized distributor and installer of these devices we are happy to provide a consultation for new clients.  Please use this information listed in the contact Central Communications Systems to connect with us.  Your customers and employees deserve to feel safe in your facility.  Get ahead of the competition and be an early adopter of this cutting-edge, life-saving technology.

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Video Wall Noc Solution

An East Coast IT company with over 25 years of experience in providing highly reliable and scalable, all-fiber networking solutions needed to upgrade their Network Operations Center with a video wall solution that combined state-of-the-art video wall display technology with robust control and signal management for high reliability and overall low cost of ownership.

PROJECT BRIEF

The company’s IT Operation Center is setup at their corporate headquarters which has been refurbished in a contemporary style. To complement interior scheme and highly functional workspace, Central Communications Systems was hired to design and implement an innovative video wall NOC that incorporates some groundbreaking AV technologies.

A wide range of AV products were fused into a world class solution that included: eight ultra-narrow NEC video wall displays, two separate LG displays (used in a different part of the building), a Lightware FR33 Matrix (with HDMI inputs and HDBaseT outputs), an HRS Enterprise Rack Server, and an HRS Touch Screen Display custom programed with HRS control software — allowing the user to easily change video wall layouts to view any of their source computers at full screen or within different windowed layouts.

 

THE CHALLENGE

To change the layout of the 4×2 video wall displays with ease and to allow different configurations from one or multiple sources.

THE SOLUTION

Central Communications Systems had multiple options to select from for the purpose of video switching and signal management, based on the parameters provided by the client. With Central Communications Systems extensive knowledge in the AV space, they knew that High Resolution Systems (HRS) was an industry leader with AV control solutions. With HRS’ customized control software, Enterprise Rack Server and Touch Screen, a more robust solution was developed with future proof, fail safe, design freedom and budget friendly. What they also discovered (thanks to a recommendation from HRS) was Lightware was one of the most efficient AV matrix options they could, with the focus on signal distribution and signal management.

Central Communications Systems also discovered that Lightware and HRS had years of experience in providing video wall solutions as well as having a great understanding of the challenge at hand — this would play a key role in providing a full end-to-end solution for the end client.

THE HRS SOLUTION

With the HRS Touch Screen, the user is provided with the ability to adjust the configuration on the video wall. Multiple layout options were provided to enable the user to view numerous sources simultaneously at once or make content sources larger for greater detail. The customized HRS video-wall layouts helped take advantage of the built-in capabilities of the NEC display panels along with the Lightware matrix for source switching to each display which reduced cost and complexity of system design, configuration and ultimately made the training and day-to-day use much easier for the end user.

RELIABILITY WAS KEY

As this solution was going to be used as a 24/7 support function, being able to switch and change multiple sources in real time provided greater speed and interaction. The end solution had to be fail safe, seamless and provide a matrix with zero frame delay.

ON-SITE SUPPORT

HRS provided a technical support specialist on-site to help set up the system and oversee all of the technical aspects of the video wall control system. This helped streamline the implementation and provided piece-of-mind to the Central Communications Systems staff and the end customer’s teams.

IMPACT

The combined solution with Lightware USA and HRS provided an integrated video wall system that provided a solution that was easy to use, able to be updated as needed, a simple interface with a robust signal management structure that was delivered on time, within budget and to the client’s exacting specifications.

This blog first appeared on our partners’ site, High Resolution Systems.