Company name:Phase 3 Productions
Industry:Multimedia Production Company
Company website:phase3prod.com
Location:Kingston, Jamaica

BACKGROUND

TheFreedom Street Concertintroduced an innovative 360° stage design in the region, a first of its kind. This ambitious production required a robust and reliable video infrastructure to ensure a flawless visual experience for the audience. The complexity of the stage setup demanded cutting-edge technology and precise execution.

CHALLENGE

The production team faced several challenges:

High Bandwidth Demand: Distributing video signals to LED walls and under-stage systems for a 360° setup.

Redundancy : Ensuring a backup system to prevent downtime during the live performance.
Complex Signal Routing: Managing multiple video sources and destinations efficiently while enabling the VJ to operate seamlessly.

SOLUTION

The production team deployed NETGEAR M4250 switchesas the core of the network, ensuring high-speed, low-latency connectivity for the event’s critical video infrastructure.

• Video Switchers:

• Analog Way C+ was used as the primary switcher.

• RS1 served as a backup switcher for redundancy.

• Signal Distribution:

• Video signals were sent to two NovaStar MCTRL4K processors for LED walls.

• Tac fiber transmitted signals under the stage to two CVT4K-S processors.
  
  

The NETGEAR M4250 switches delivered:

• Low Latency and High Throughput : Ensuring smooth and uninterrupted video transitions.
  
• AV-Optimized Features: Preconfigured AV profiles simplified setup and prioritized video traffic.
  
• Scalability: Accommodated the demands of a 360° stage design.
  
  

IMPLEMENTATION

The deployment focused on maximizing performance and reliability:

• M4250 switcheswere configured to optimize bandwidth allocation for video distribution.
  
• The switches enabled seamless communication between video switchers and processors, ensuring uninterrupted visuals on LED walls.
  
• Redundancy was achieved through a dual-switcher setup, managed efficiently by the M4250’s robust network architecture.
  

RESULTS

The Freedom Street Concert successfully delivered a flawless visual experience:

• Seamless Video Performance: The LED walls showcased vibrant, high-quality visuals without interruption.
  
• Efficient Workflow: The VJ is confidently operated and supported by reliable connectivity and responsive systems.
  
• Redundancy Assured: Backup systems ensured no downtime during the live event.
  
  

The NETGEAR M4250 switches proved indispensable, efficiently handling the event’s complex networking needs.

The Freedom Street Concert set a new benchmark for live events with its groundbreaking 360° stage design.NETGEAR M4250 switcheswere pivotal in delivering exceptional performance, showcasing their capability to support high-stakes AV productions.

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