Case Study: NSI easily records and publishes digital content with AREC and Opencast

Dear ADENA partners, we are excited to share a case study from our German distributor DIMESO and their client, The Lower Saxony Study Institute for Municipal Administration (NSI) in Hannover. The institute is using AREC KL-3WT Media Station and CI-T21H auto-tracking camera to record pedagogical content.

With the NSI expanding their digitization efforts and the need to produce high-quality educational content, a professional solution was required that provided a good integration with their existing Opencast platform, an open source, flexible, reliable and free solution for management and distribution of video content at scale. To fulfill this request, DIMESO recommended AREC’s Media Station which has proven to be very popular. Within a few months, more than 100 films have been produced and automatically uploaded to Opencast without any problems.

Florian Lausen, Project Manager for Process and Organisation Development at NSI commented, that “the provided test equipment convinced us in the end by its easy handling and the possibility for lecturers without profound technical knowledge to record their teachings.” Mr. Lausen particularly highlighted the smooth service provided by DIMESO and ADENA even before getting the equipment, with continuous application and technical support, working together from the initial set up all the way to firmware upgrades that expand features and open up new production possibilities for the Institute.

The NSI represents a great example of integration between AREC and Opencast, and how our products can be used in education to make effective digital content. If you would like to learn more about which other platforms AREC is integrated with and how it can be used in your organisation, please contact us at www.a-dena.com and we will be happy to assist you.

Case Study: Hybrid Office with AREC in Ukraine

Dear ADENA Partners, our case study this month looks at the new conference hall of Suzirya - a pet supplies and products distributor in Ukraine. Developed by our official distributor in Ukraine, UTTC, and system integrator AVexpert, this case demonstrates how AREC can elevate conference recording and streaming to the next level.

With companies switching to a hybrid office model of working, Suzirya in Ukraine is not an exception. It is clear “why” - this kind of office arrangement provides numerous advantages, such as proper social distance, flexibility, and saving of costs. Nonetheless, “how” is not always clear - and in a significant number of cases, lack of that knowledge can result in communication and other problems when implementing the hybrid office model. Professional AV equipment for conference rooms solves or minimises the impact of such problems, and Suzirya’s team wanted to make sure that their conferences were done in top quality only. Thanks to the work of AVexpert, they settled on a combination of AREC and Poly to get the best system for conferencing.

AREC LS-200 Media Station was selected as the centerpiece of this system. It is a two channel station which can mix, record, and stream HDMI, VGA, audio, and network sources in Full HD quality. To initiate video calls, Poly video conferencing system was connected as a source on LS-200. Using the loop through feature of LS-200, ongoing conference calls on Poly are sent to the video wall, making sure that the local audience can focus on remote participants without distractions. Additionally, two cameras were installed in the room - a standard PTZ camera to capture the audience and AREC CI-T21H camera to track the speaker. To effectively use all sources in the room, we developed an API solution that allows the user to switch between currently used network cameras, bringing in even more sources that would be possible normally. Lastly, to provide even more options for conferencing, RADA Bridge was added to convert HDMI output of LS-200 and turn it into USB signal for use in applications like Teams, Skype, Zoom, and others.

With the installation complete, Suzirya now has a truly advanced conference room. They can simultaneously record, stream, and participate in video conferences, both hardware and software based. The room is further complemented by accurate tracking of the lead speaker and capturing of their audience in Full HD. Would you like to elevate your conference room experience as well? Contact us at www.a-dena.com and we will be happy to discuss how our products can assist you.

Text: Anastasia Yakimenko

Case Study: Robotics Championship in Kazakhstan covered with AREC

Dear ADENA Partners, the past several years have seen incredible growth in the field of robotics - from practical service robots used in hospitality, to multifunctional scientific rovers on Mars. Acknowledging this growth, many schools and universities enable programs and championships, inspiring students to choose a career in robotics. One example of such an initiative is the international VEX Robotics tournament, which attracts more than 1 million students from over 20,000+ schools in 50+ countries yearly. In 2021, this tournament was held in Kazakhstan, in Shokhan Ualikhanov Private School.

To stream such an impressive undertaking, the school required powerful and reliable equipment. Naturally, AREC’s Media Capture System was the go-to solution presented by our official Kazakh distributor, STEPLine. Two AREC cameras were used to capture the tournament in Full HD - CI-T21 Auto Tracking Camera provided a general overview of the competition area, whereas CW-210 Wireless Camera was constantly on the move, following the competing robots. Both cameras were connected to a KL-3W Media Station, where they were mixed and shown simultaneously to remote judges and spectators through YouTube.

The KL-3W made it possible to customize streaming and recording layout just as the organizers envisioned it, as well as switch it with a click of a button to any other preset. The internal WiFi module of KL series stations further enhances their portability aspect, allowing users to pair wireless cameras seamlessly as evidenced by the championship.

One AREC Media Station and two cameras is all that the school required to stream this event. Is your organization looking to host an event as well? Reach out to us at www.a-dena.com and we will be happy to assist you too!

Text: Anastasia Yakimenko