PROJECT:
Harrisville Home Theatre
The Harrisville Home Theatre Project started like most. A quick visit to Rapallo with the statement “I am building a new house and I want…. “. So we helped the client through the initial steps of the project all the way through to room completion.
We came onsite to scope the work and went thru the clients needs. There were some challenges to due to door placements and some architectural constraints but we came up with solutuns and then presented them back. Post this we have a few conversations on the specs and styles with final approval then given. The project consisted of a home theatre space with configured around a 140″ screen and in the 7.1.2 format for the sound.
Our teams came onsite to do the initial pre-wire after the roof was on and while the framing was still exposed. Post painting and gibstopping, we installed all the speakers (included custom painted grilles) and then finally once all the dust was settle in the build, we did the final install, setup and calibration. Next on the list of two-do’s, once the client has finished the build & landscaping, is the room acoustics for the theatre room.
Project Components – Harrisville Home Theatre
- Epson TW-9400 Projector
- Indigo Fixed Frame Acoustic Transparent Screen
- Denon Amplifiers – X3800 and DRA-800
- Paradigm Home Theatre In-wall / In-Ceiling speakers
- Klipsch Subwoofer
- Cabling
- Electrical
The Harrisville Home Theatre project consisted of the following Rapallo AV Design & Build services:
- Onsite Consultation – to ensure the setup matches the clients brief and the environment its being used
- Product Selection & Advice
- Project Management
- Installation & setup
- Testing and training
- Post Installation Support
This project was managed by Tokorua Lambert. For a similar project or if you have another project you’d like us to look at, then give Tokorua a call on 09 2744515 or via email tokorua@rapalloav.co.nz
PROJECT:
Conference Room Video Conferencing
Our client, an Auckland based Advertising Agency had moved into their new premises and had cobbled together some video conferencing in their boardroom. They contacted us as it wasn’t working correctly and they wanted to update the platform to be more user friendly, and to provide an improved sound.
We came onsite to scope the work and went thru the clients needs. From there the Rapallo team created a platform that would work with the present screen, the NUC and projector.
Project Components – Conference Room Video Conferencing
- aVER 550pro camera
- aVer Microphone & PoE additional microphone for the rear of the room
- ELAC Debut ConneX DCB41 Powered Speakers connect to the existing NUC for improved sound
- Screen / Projector / NUC (existing gear)
- Cabling
- Electrical
The Conference Room Video Conferencing project consisted of the following Rapallo AV Design & Build services:
- Onsite Consultation – to ensure the setup matches the clients brief and the environment its being used
- Product Selection & Advice
- Project Management
- Installation & setup
- Testing and training
- Post Installation Support
The new platform works perfectly with the Google Meet platform and improve the user experience on both sides of the video conference.
This project was managed by Tokorua Lambert. For a similar project or if you have another project you’d like us to look at, then give Tokorua a call on 09 2744515 or via email tokorua@rapalloav.co.nz
PROJECT:
Hidden Home Theatre Room
Our client had just purchased a new home and wanted to build a hidden home theatre room in the garage area. We supported our client in the build with some ideas and then supplied the product for the finished room.
We went onsite when they purchased the home and did an initial consultation based on the room he wanted to build. Our team then provided a hardware spec and completed the pre-wire / speaker placement.
When the room was completed, we came onsite and did the installation, the calibration and installed a rack for the AV gear.
It all came together nicely based on the clients budget and requirements.
Project Setup – Hidden Home Theatre Room
- Screen – 133″ Acoustic Transparent Fixed Frame Screen
- Projector – Sony VPL-XW5000ES 4K HDR SXRD™ Laser Projector
- Speakers – Paradigm Range for front and surrounds
- Amplifier – AV Receiver – Denon AVC-X6700H 11.2-Channel AV Receiver
The Hidden Home Theatre Room project consisted of the following Rapallo AV Design & Build services:
- Onsite Consultation – to ensure the setup matches the clients brief and the environment its being used
- Product Selection & Advice
- Project Management
- Installation & setup
- Testing and training
- Post Installation Support
This project was managed by Tokorua Lambert. For a similar project or if you have another project you’d like us to look at, then give Tokorua a call on 09 2744515 or via email tokorua@rapalloav.co.nz
PROJECT:
Business Training Space Fitout
Our client approached us as they had a new office being fitted out and it needed some AV for the training rooms and spaces.
We came onsite before the project kicked-off and did a pre-build walk thru of the requirements with them and discussed options. Our team then scoped the project and provided an itemized estimate for them, plus also ran through the options. One of the main requirements was to ensure the products and the installation fitted into the environment, were flexible and easy to use.
Once approved, we commenced the installation work over 3 days. Starting with the installation of two TV’s in two training rooms, plus the addition of a generic Video Conferencing platform in the main boardroom.
Our team then moved to the main training area to begin a day of pre-wiring the setup. We then installed the speakers for the sound (for the projected content) and the speakers for the microphone platform.
Next on the list was hanging the dual projectors and twin 120″ motorised screens, and finally the rack. All the cabling is contained in metal cable conduits to fit with the style of the space, this is an important aspect we work hard to achieve on most projects.
On completion of the building work, we did the final fit-off and tested the platform, then trained the team on how to use it. It looks fantastic and works a treat.
Project Setup – Business Training Space Fitout
- Screen – 120″ Indigo 16:9 Tab-Tension Screen
- Projector – Panasonic PT-VMZ61 LCD Laser Projector
- Speakers – ELAC Muro I OW-V41L On-Wall Speakers x 4
- HDMI Matrix – Blustream HSP14CS 4-Way HDBaseT™ CSC Splitter + Receivers
- Amplifiers – Marantz NR1711 Slim 7.2ch 8K Ultra HD AV Receiver
- Microphones – LD Systems Wireless Mic Systrem with 2 x Handheld Mics + 2 x Body Packs
- Televisions – Panasonic LED TV TH-55LX800Z & Panasonic LED TV TH-65LX800Z
- Video Conferencing – AVer VC550
The Business Training Space Fitout project consisted of the following Rapallo AV Design & Build services:
- Onsite Consultation – to ensure the setup matches the clients brief and the environment its being used
- Product Selection & Advice
- Project Management
- Installation & setup
- Testing and training
- Post Installation Support
This project was managed by Tokorua Lambert. For a similar project or if you have another project you’d like us to look at, then give Tokorua a call on 09 2744515 or via email tokorua@rapalloav.co.nz
PROJECT:
Office Presentation Space
Our client does high-end office fit outs, and for a recent project they needed a small easy to use Office Presentation Space.
We came onsite before the project kicked-off and did a pre-build walk thru of the requirements. Our team then scoped the project and provided an itemised estimate for the project manager.
Once approved, and when they were ready, we did the pre-wire work. On completion of the building work, we then did the final fit-off and tested the platform. Works a treat. The projector is connected to the screen, so when it is on, the screen drops (or raises). We added a Blustream HDMI wall plate to then allow them to connect a source and use it with the Optoma UHZ-50 projector.
Project Setup – Office Presentation Space
- Screen – 120″ Indigo 16:9 Tab-Tension Screen
- Projector – Optoma UHZ-50
- HDMI Wall Panel – Blustream HEX11WP-TX x HDMI HDBaseT™ Wall Plate Transmitter
The Office Presentation Space project consisted of the following Rapallo AV Design & Build services:
- Onsite Consultation – to ensure the setup matches the clients brief and the environment its being used
- Product Selection & Advice
- Project Management
- Installation & setup
- Testing and training
- Post Installation Support
PROJECT:
A Bar With A Theatre
During a home renovation, our Auckland based client decided they wanted to add a simple home theatre space in an unused area, a Bar With A Theatre.
We came onsite to do a site measure and discuss options. Our team then spec’d the room and provided an itemised estimate based on the clients desired budget. Once approved, all the gear was ordered into the client installation bay at Rapallo and the pre-wire commenced.
Once the room was completed, we then cam onsite and did the final fit-off and setup. The projector and sound was calibrated and we then trained the client on operating the system. Finally a few weeks later, after some use, we went back and did a final full calibration.
Now in the completed space, the client had a fantastic area to watch movies, play games and watch sports. All aligned to the bar area to enable entertaining and entertainment. A fantastic outcome.
Project Setup – A Bar With a Theatre
- AV Receiver – Denon AVC-X6700H 11.2-Channel AV Receiver
- Screen – 150″ Indigo 16:9 acoustic fixed frame screen 4k ready
- Projector – Sony VPL-XW5000ES 4K HDR SXRD™ Laser Projector
- Front Channel – Paradigm Millenia LP 2 LCR On-Wall Speaker
- Subwoofers – REL Acoustics Tzero MKIII Subwoofer
The A Bar With A Theatre project consisted of the following Rapallo AV Design & Build services:
- Onsite Consultation – to ensure the setup matches the clients brief and the environment its being used
- Product Selection & Advice
- Project Management
- Installation & setup
- Testing and training
- Post Installation Support
This project was managed by Tokorua Lambert. For a similar project or if you have another project you’d like us to look at, then give Tokorua a call on 09 2744515 or via email tokorua@rapalloav.co.nz
PROJECT:
New Sound At The Forge
Rapallo were contacted by Forge Fitness to update the sound in the main gym.
We did a site visit (as we do for all our projects) to ascertain the requirements and the space requirements. Our team spec’d four Definitive Technology AW-6500 speakers mounted high on the walls to give a punchy sound . We also installed a SVS subwoofer to provide a good bass punch with all the sound controlled via a Yamaha R-N803 amplifier.
The new sound was sensational and provided more flexibility when using the second zone in the mezzazine floor. So now the gym members have some cracking sound when working out 24/7.
We also re-used the old gear (always good to recycle gear and not just throw it away) in their new boxing gym and helped to set it up so they could use it.
The project consisted of the following Rapallo AV Design & Build services:
- Onsite AV Consultation – to ensure the setup matches the clients brief and the environment its being used
- Speaker Optimisation and Positioning
- Project Management
- Rapallo preferred suppliers
- Installation & setup – installation of the products / testing and training.
- Post installation Support
PROJECT:
Multi-Use Bar & Conference Space
Rapallo were contacted by the venue as they had aging audio and visual technology and were wanting an upgrade to make the existing 5 zones to work together and use streaming services.
The venue consisted of 5 zones (bar x 2 / outdoor / movies / presentation room). It required a system that could pull all that together and offer multiple content types across multiple zones. The overriding request from the client was it had to be easy to use and provide better sound (esp in the bar and outdoor areas) using streaming services such as Spotify. Our team had to work with the existing infrastructure and cabling as access to the roof cavities wasn’t available to re-cable or change leads or location of cabling.
The team at Rapallo deployed a Yamaha based platform using four differing types of AVR’s that were linked to MusicCast controllers situated in 3 places in the venue. This allows 5 zones of sound (with over 22 speakers & two projectors), or a mixture of sound in some zones and visual presentation content in others, all controlled from the wall based tablets throughout the venue.
CONTENT ZONES:
- Back Bar – streaming sound + controller
- Main Bar – streaming sound + controller
- Outdoor – streaming sound
- Movies – streaming sound or content from Apple TV / ChromeCast
- Conference / Ceremony Room – streaming sound or content from Apple TV / Chromecast / Computer + controller
PRODUCTS USED ON SITE
- Yamaha AVR’s (R-N402 / RX-A780 / 2 x RX-A2080)
- Blustream HDMI / Cat6 Extenders
- Samsung Android Tablets + Bratek Security Mounts
- Direct Connect Open AV Rack
- Naked HDMI cables
- Google ChromeCast Ultra
The project consisted of the following Rapallo AV Design & Build services:
- Onsite Visit – we go onsite first to ensure we see and understand the brief
- AV Consultation – to ensure the setup matches the clients brief and the environment before anything is built or ordered.
- Product Sourcing – sourcing products that are specific to an installation.
- Installation & setup – installation of the products / testing.
- Support – post installation support.
PROJECT:
Pukekohe Hill School
Rapallo were contacted by the school to assist with adding a projection system for the school hall. They had some speakers already install in the hall and they were in need of a projector/screen for other events. There were two key considerations:
- The projection platform was required to integrate with the existing mixing desk and speakers that were already onsite, and
- The space was quite light intensive as there were no curtains and a large skylight towards the front of the hall.
We supplied and installed a Panasonic PT-570E projector on a Vogels mount, and a Yamaha Aventage RX-A780 AVR to control the sound / images. Our team created a bracket / foundation for the projector mount due to the ceiling not having any fixing points, we ran new cabling and added a new bar to hold the 150:” Grandview motorised screen. This was all integrated into the existing mixing desk and speakers. We also tidied up the AV cabinet and cabling.
The outcome was fantastic with a 150″ screen, the visual content can be seen clearly in all areas of the hall. The AV cabinet is now clean and tidy and it allows the school a whole new depth of uses for the hall.
The project consisted of the following Rapallo AV Design & Build services:
- AV Consultation – to ensure the setup matches the clients brief and the environment before anything is built or ordered.
- Product Sourcing – sourcing products that are specific to an installation.
- Installation & setup – installation of the products / testing.
- Projector calibration.
- Support – post installation support.
- Project Partners – Auckland Mobile Scaffolding / Carson Electrical
PROJECT:
Church | Screen Install & Projector Setup
Rapallo were contacted by the local church as their existing projection screen was old and tired. They wanted to install a new screen and setup the existing projector.
Our team worked out the throw distance for the Epson projector and we then custom built a Motorised Indigo screen to 144in. Onsite installation was managed for the client. While onsite we also setup the projector for the new size and checked the projector mountings, as it was not solidly fixed.
The project consisted of the following Rapallo AV Design & Build services:
- AV Consultation – to ensure the setup matches the clients brief and the environment before anything is built or ordered
- Custom Production – custom made Indigo Screen
- Installation & setup – installation of the products / testing.
- Projector calibration.