Freedom Street Concert

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WRITTEN BY

Erik Hoeboer, Channel Marketing
Specialist EMEA

BACKGROUND

Company name:
Phase 3 Productions

Industry:
Multimedia Production Company

Company website:
phase3prod.com

Location:
Kingston, Jamaica

The Freedom Street Concert introduced 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:

  1. High Bandwidth Demand: Distributing video signals to LED walls and under-stage systems for a 360° setup.
  2. Redundancy: Ensuring a backup system to prevent downtime during the live performance.
  3. Complex Signal Routing: Managing multiple video sources and destinations efficiently while enabling the VJ to operate seamlessly.

SOLUTION

The production team deployed NETGEAR M4250 switches as 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 switches were 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 switches were pivotal in delivering exceptional performance, showcasing their capability to support high-stakes AV productions.

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