UCO Multimedia Standards

Description

The Office of Information Technology (OIT) has the responsibility of design, development, approval, installation, maintenance and management of enterprise multimedia solutions in all UCO owned and leased buildings and properties. This would include but is not limited to performance and event venues, conference rooms, and instructional spaces along with control systems, AV wiring and installation, network connectivity, displays, digital signage, video conferencing, web conferencing, streaming, audio and video equipment. Such responsibility implies a first right of refusal by OIT on all A/V and multimedia design, development, approval, installation, maintenance and management.

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Multimedia Standards

This document outlines the multimedia standards for the University Of Central Oklahoma (UCO). For questions regarding these requirements, please contact the UCO Office of Information Technology at 405.974.2688.

The Office of Information Technology (OIT) has the responsibility of design, development, approval, installation, maintenance and management of enterprise multimedia solutions in all UCO owned and leased buildings and properties. This would include but is not limited to performance and event venues, conference rooms, and instructional spaces along with control systems, AV wiring and installation, network connectivity, displays, digital signage, video conferencing, web conferencing, streaming, audio and video equipment. Such responsibility implies a first right of refusal by OIT on all A/V and multimedia design, development, approval, installation, maintenance and management.

OIT works closely with many departments at UCO to assure that this mandate is carried out. We do this in two main ways.

1. OIT, in conjunction with UCO Facilities and UCO Architectural and Engineering Services, review design documents in several phases of completion to assure their compliance to local and national standards and codes. Typically, schematics, design development, 50% and 100% drawing are all reviewed and input on changes are implemented throughout the process.

Design professionals, departments and electrical engineers have ready access to this standard to reference when questions or conflicts should arise in any construction or renovation process. Through close interaction during the design of new projects, the review of renovation projects and future campus planning the entire design team assures that uniform, cost effective and high quality multimedia solutions are consistently installed.

LCD/LED Displays and Projectors

(XGA) HD capable Display with up to 1080P 1920 X1080 Resolution with at least 2 HDMI inputs and Network capable interface and RS-232 control port.

• Standard Classrooms and Meeting Rooms: Projectors must have a minimum of 4,000 lumens.

• Large Venues and Meeting Rooms: Projects must have 6,000+ or higher lumens for depending on space requirements and distance.

• Lens should be included on all quotes spaces.

  Preferred Manufacturers for Projectors

  • NEC

  • Mitsubishi

  • Panasonic

  • Epson

• Required Manufacture for Displays

  • Samsung Only

Television displays that require being wall mounted will need to have 120V 20 amp receptacle installed horizontally 5.5” (66’’) to 6’ (72’’) above finished floor else determined by the customer’s needs. A backer board or re-enforced wall support for large displays is required. Low voltage dry ring with pull strings from accessible ceiling space to TV location and at plug height for wall plate A/V inputs. See installation diagram below for more information.

Projector Lamps

For projector replacement lamps it is highly recommended to use Projector Lamp Source for discounted rates. For information regarding replacement lamps please contact:

Projector Lamp Source

Phone: 1-877-550-LAMP (5267)

Web: www.projectorlampsource.com

AV Wiring and Installation

• No loose wiring above dropped ceiling spaces.

• Minimum of 2 (2”) conduits for new construction or renovated spaces are needed from equipment (AV) Rack housing space to equipment installed locations as indicated in construction drawings requirements or else determined by customer’s needs.

• All cabling shall be installed within conduits. A/V integrator shall provide drawings indicating all required raceways to electrical contractor for installation.

• Plenum rated wiring is required for all AV installations.

• Static IP reservations are required for Crestron and Extron Control Solutions classrooms, conference rooms, lecture halls and performance venues.

  • Control processor

  • Switcher (if available)

  • Control panel

• AV control panels require power over Ethernet with approximately 11watts of POE power (with a max draw of 15 watts).

  • Data Drops for panels should be stubbed above drop down ceiling coiled with at least 8-10’ of slack of rg6 cable with rj45 connectors.

  • AV integrators will do wire pulls for termination to AV control panel locations.

• The number of data drops is determined by the requirements of the spaces.

• Information Technology will coordinate with vendor on AV network requirements prior to project installation.

Reference University of Central Oklahoma Core Infrastructure Standards.

Security

Any Projection, LCD or high cost media equipment displayed in public area must have:

• Sonic Shock alarm

• Stop Tags

• Cable Kensington lock

• Any type of master key lock.

Or be connected to the Extron Global Viewer Enterprise

Video Equipment

• Commercial grade Blu-ray DVD Players with full 1080P resolution. Internet Application based DVD players are based on customer’s needs.

• Sony or Vaddio HD/SD PTZ cameras for video capture.

• Wolfvision or Elmo document cameras for standard classrooms, conference rooms and lecture halls.

• VHS tape media will not be supported in newly built or renovated venues.

• Digitizing services are available in the Technology Resource Center, ADM 101 or 974-5595.

Audio

Wireless microphone systems must have either:

1. Wide range UHF frequency selection or

2. Fixed UHF frequency with the appropriate frequency setting to avoid outside interference.

3. No legacy 600 MHz frequency microphones are allowed.

   1. 616mhz-653mhz

   2. 663mhz-698

Preferred Brands

• Shure will be the ONLY microphone systems allowed to be integrated/purchased.

  • UlXP UR4D for similar series systems for large venues and auditoriums

  • PG Series or similar for systems such as smaller conference/meetings rooms and classrooms.

  • UHF-R Systems are required for large venue theater/performance spaces.

• Speakers must have a polypropylene cone with rubber surround or better. Paper and paper composite coned speakers will not be allowed.

  • Preferred brands

    • JBL

    • Atlas Sound

    • EV

• Acoustic panels – Consult UCO Architectural and Engineering Services for fire Rating colors and finishes.

• Audio Console: In an AV controlled environment, digital consoles are preferred.

• Intercom Systems: Clear Com devices for all communication spaces in green rooms and dressing rooms locations for theatrical venues.

• Theater/ Performance Venues:

  • The Contractor shall provide a minimum of 9 hours training on the sound systems. (Three hour periods).

  • The Owner and/or his designated representative shall be fully advised as to the function of all operating controls and in techniques necessary to ensure proper operation of the entire system.

  • Instructions shall be given, via actual demonstration before and during a major activities or event.

Control Systems

The University of Central Oklahoma has standardized on Extron control systems across campus for new construction and remodeled spaces. Legacy Crestron control systems are still being supported but will be phased out as warranty expires.

1. AV Integrators should work closely with Information Technology for full project details

2. UCO Technology Support will provide certified programmers to design and build programming code based on project requirements and industry control standards and University branding.

3. AV Integrators will provide project line drawings/schematics and equipment manuals.

   1. This should be submitted for review one month prior to Installation.

A/V Network Requirements for integrated spaces

Power over Ethernet wired connections are required for Extron Control Solutions. UCO Information Technology will work with vendor on AV network requirements prior to project installation.

• Static IP reservations are required for Extron Control Solutions classrooms, conference rooms, lecture halls and performance venues. All AV equipment will be added to the AV VLAN.

  • Control processor

  • Switcher (if available)

  • Control panel

  • PTZ Cameras

  • USB Based network microphones

• AV control panels require power over Ethernet with approximately 11watts of POE power (with a max draw of 15 watts).

  • Data Drops for panels should be stubbed above drop down ceiling coiled with at least 8-10’ of slack of cat6 cable with rj45 connectors.

  • AV integrators will do wire pulls for termination to AV control panel locations.

• The number of data drops is determined by the requirements of the spaces.

Information Technology will coordinate with vendor on AV network requirements prior to project installation.

A/V Furniture

To be determined by client and room specifications. Furniture will need to match Architectural and Engineering Services design and furniture finishes and recommendations. AV integrator must provide cut out templates for integrated AV into furniture spaces such as conference table cubby’s and cable raceways etc. Audio visual furniture must have enough rack spaces for equipment that has been specified for the job as well as room for expansion.

Interactive Video Conferencing/ Web Conferencing/Distance Learning The University of Central Oklahoma has adopted https://zoom.uco.edu as the official web conference solution for virtual meetings, events, conference, interactive video education courses.

• USB HD PTZ Camera(s)

• High End: Vaddio PTZ or approved equal.

• Middle End: Lumens PTZ or approved equal.

• Basic: Logitech Pro PTZ Cameras or approved equal.

• USB Omnidirectional Mic(s)

  • High End: Shure audio MXA-910

  • Middle End: CTG Audio CM-01 and CM-02

  • Basic: Phoenix Audio MT 600 or approved equal.

  • No push to talk mics allowed

• AV Bridge

• Digital Signal Processor (DSP) with echo cancellation and mix minus.

  • QSC

  • BSS

• Recommended Confidence Monitor installed in rear of the room facing instructor to see remote participants.

Theater/ Performing Arts Venues & Control Room Requirements

• Intercom:

  • In Wall Clear Com integrated system for voice communication into all production spaces such as green rooms, dressing rooms, control room, storage and rehearsal spaces or otherwise indicated by the customer.

  • Independent volume control for back stage feeds.

• HD PTZ Cameras:

  • Cameras for video and audio capture of stage/performing area.

  • Cameras for audience video and audio capture.

  • Live Audio Video Feed from Control Room perspective

• Press Box audio:

  • Audio outputs near stage location for media hook ups

  • Quantities and exact location TBD by space design.

• Displays:

  • Backstage Audio Video Displays with alternate wall plate source inputs.

• Speakers:

  • Full range, two-way system

  • 2. 8” woofer and 1” swivel tweeter

  • 100 watts program power handling

  • 70/100-volt transformer

  • Locations and Quantities per Drawings

  • Integrated subwoofers are required. UCO IT will work with customer and architect on exact locations and quantities to maintain room design aesthetics.

  • Frequency Response ( -3 dB) : 37 Hz – 150 Hz1

  • Frequency Range ( -10 dB) : 32 Hz – 180 Hz1

  • Power Rating: 1800 W

  • LF Transducer : DVX3159A 380 mm (15 in)

  • Low Pass Frequency: Adjustable: 80 Hz, 100 Hz, 120 Hz,

  • 150 Hz

  • Maximum SPL: 134 dB peak2

  • Acceptable: JBL, Electro-Voice, D&B Audio or Approved Equal.

• AV Control Room Spaces:

  • Room size: 12’x20’

  • Work surfaces: 42” depth x 18 linear feet to accommodate lighting and audio consoles.

  • Operating stations for 3 people.

  • Black brushed aluminum Middle Atlantic AV rack or approved equal with secured front and rear doors and adequate cooling fans to keep AV equipment temperature between 65-72 degrees.

  • No Special HVAC system is required.

  • The Size and quantities to be determined by project requirements.

  • Minimum of 18” of accessible space around 3 sides.

  • 4, (2”) Conduit runs from control room to floor stage location for AV wire pulls and source inputs.

• Audio Amplifier:

  • 250 W per channel for 4 Ω or 70/100V

  • Bridged mono out for 540 W into 8 Ω

  • Selectable 50 Hz or 300 Hz high-pass filters

  • Thermal protect ion, peak limiting, turn-on delay

  • Three-stage front - to- rear fans

  • Crown, Electro-Voice, QSC Or Approved Equal

• Lighting:

• The lighting control console shall have a minimum of 24 channels.

• A MODE switch selects the operation. Split crossfade control enables full manual fade between each scene and programmable.

• Master fader, blackout function, house master and control of moving light fixtures.

• The console shall have a nonvolatile memory to retain scenes and chases when powered off.

• Moving fixtures with up to 10 parameters per fixture.

• 120VAC, 20 Watts, 50/60Hz.

• Acceptable: Elation, Lightronics, ETC or Approved Equal

• Lighting for video

• Lighting for theatrical performances and recitals

• DMX control

Digital Signage

The University of Central Oklahoma is in the process of implementing the Samsung Magic Info as the official Enterprise digital signage solution.

Required:

• Samsung DM and PM series displays with Magic Info S Player built in

  • No Content Player needed

• Samsung Premium S Unified License

• 1 Network drop behind display (see digital signage illustration for more info).

• 1 Electrical Outlet behind display (see digital signage illustration for more info).

• Departments, colleges interested in adopting digital signage must assign a content manager to manage their perspective signage location.

Classroom Recordings, Live and On Demand Streaming

The University of Central Oklahoma has acquired Kaltura as official streaming solution on campus. If a department is interested in implementing this into an area of capture, please contact the service desk at support@uco.edu 974-2255 the Technology Resource Center 974-5595 or fill out our online form to request a channel.

Media Captioning Services

Cielo 24 as the official captioning solution at UCO. The cielo24 platform creates high quality, searchable data from unstructured media data including: indexes, transcripts, captions and media intelligence.

If a department is interested in this service please contact the service desk at support@uco.edu 974-2255 the Technology Resource Center 974-5595 or visit this page for more information: https://uco.teamdynamix.com/TDClient/Requests/ServiceDet?ID=19767

For Captioning requests for media used in an online course, please contact the Center of elearning and Connected environments at 974-2420 or visit https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form?EQBCT=f043aa9cd32d46248f09f0e446a8f6ee

Teleconferencing Services

UCO has acquired Cisco Conference now for Teleconferencing services for University conference bridging.

To request a conference bridge number for your next meeting involving more than 3 attendees in a call, please contact the service desk at support@uco.edu 974-2255 or the Technology Resource Center 974-5595.

Warranty and Training on AV equipment installed at UCO

Multimedia technology installed at the university must have a minimum of 3 year warranty protection period.

A service level agreement with the vendor and UCO is required on high cost conference rooms, classrooms and auditoriums with a local support response time by end of business day following first contact.

Formal training and documentation by the vendor shall be provided to UCO before project sign off along with support contact information in case of technology Malfunctions.

For all A/V project Installations, the selected vendor will:

• Provide UCO with the full scope of work on the Project.

• Provide Cad Drawing Schematic.

• Provide exact network locations for network drops.

• Provide exact locations on electrical outlets to best fit the installation.

• Provide effective and clean cable management.

• Not have loose cables above drop ceiling.

  • All wiring will need to be in conduit. Conduit to be provided by UCO.

• Work with UCO closely on Network Requirements.

• Work with UCO closely on Crestron/Extron Programming needs for installation.

• Provide proper communication to Project Coordinator and provide all project updates as needed.

• Work with UCO to configure equipment to work with UCO existing wireless. Should alternative solution be needed? Vendor will install wireless routers or access points according to UCO specifications and approval.

• Utilize plenum rated cabling for installation.

• Not run AV cable over other electrical sources.

• Provide all tools required to complete the project.

  • UCO will not provide ladders, zip ties, screw drivers, other tools, etc.

• Dispose of all the trash that accumulates during the installation.

  • Vacuum and dust off any ceiling tile debris in the room.

• Finish the project on time as proposed in the Scope of Work and provide closing documentation such as manuals, programming code, drawings, etc.

• Test all programming and functionality of the room prior to project sign off.

• Label all wiring for each independent source.

• Provide formal training and documentation on effective use of the installation.

  • Provide clear and understandable documentation.

• Assign installation technicians to the jobsite that are knowledgeable and professional that will communicate effectively with the customer.

• Install proper surge protectors that are needed based on the amps that the equipment is sending out for proper power management settings.

  • User power conditioner at all possible.

  • No daisy chain surge protectors

  • No extension cords used in ceiling

• The Vendor is responsible for transporting technology equipment to the worksite.

  • No Drop shipments will be accepted unless agreed otherwise by UCO.

• Use digital wiring for all multimedia equipment.

  • No RG6 cabling (only if identified by the customer)

  • No RCA Composite Wiring (only if identified by customer)

  • No analog wiring (only if identified by the customer)

• All classrooms and event spaces will meet minimum state and federal ADA specifications/requirements.