Transforming Education: Eminent Audio Visual Integrates Lightware's Solutions at IIT Mandi
Lightware's TAURUS UCX-4x2-HC30 along with USB-C cables deployed at IIT Mandi's recording studio
Eminent Audio Visual, India, integrated USB-C technology to provide a state-of-the-art
recording
studio for an educational institution.
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Mandi is a public engineering institute of
Himachal
Pradesh. It is one of India's 23 IITs, incepted as Centers of Excellence for training, research, and
development in science, engineering, and technology. IIT Mandi boasts strategic partnerships with
leading research universities worldwide. In addition to research cooperation, these partnerships
nurture academic cooperation, including student exchange programs and joint degree initiatives.
IIT's academic block offers modern comprehensive facilities that enable an enhanced learning
experience for its students. In particular, its ultimate lecture recording studio built in October
2023, is aimed at creating engaging and high-quality video lectures.
Upon winning the pitch, Eminent Audio Visual, New Delhi, one of the leading providers of audiovisual
solutions, was tasked with designing and implementing a turnkey project for the IIT's recording
studio. Eminent AV has offered a tailored solution featuring top-notch brands and pinnacle
technologies that best fit the institute's requirements for simplicity, flexibility, and
reliability.
In picture: TAURUS UCX-4x2-HC30
For this dedicated recording space, Eminent Audio Visual has utilized Lightware's multiple
award-winning universal matrix switcher TAURUS UCX-4x2-HC30 as the core element that
harnesses the
power of the USB-C technology. With TAURUS UCX, regular users and guest speakers enjoy a
user-friendly setup of the studio, that provides a full scope of the USB-C connectivity. Via a
single USB-C cable, they connect their laptop to deliver 4K video, audio, and data signals. They
enjoy multiple USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectivity to access the studio cameras, microphones, and the touch
monitor. TAURUS UCX enables access to Ethernet and supports streamlined control functions. With this
USB-C powered switcher, the lecturer's device is being charged whilst used for presenting.
Supporting multiple UCC platforms, TAURUS UCX enables the flexibility of using the video conference
platform of the user's preference.
Eminent Audio Visual utilized HDMI distribution amplifier DA-4-HDMI20-C with built-in EDID
management and Lightware's proprietary Pixel Accurate Reclocking feature that secures a reclocked
and stabilized output signal to remove any jitter caused by long cabling or poor source signal.
In the studio setup, Lightware's 8m USB-C cables (CAB-USBC-AOC800K), USB 3.1 Gen 16m extension
cables (CAB-USB-AMAF-T1600A), and 2m premium high-speed HDMI 2.0b flexy cables (CAB-HDMI20-PHS200F)
were installed.
These high-quality cables, powered by TAURUS UCX, offered extended reach without the need for bulky
repeaters, enhancing the technical elegance of the installation.
The IIT Mandi studio supports a wide array of features, including capturing, streaming, and
recording. In the centre of the solution, TAURUS UCX thrives to provide a user-friendly experience,
flexibility, and setup efficiency.
Mr. Akhilesh Prajapati, Director of Eminent Audio Visual Pvt Ltd., highlights the seamless
integration and reliability of Lightware technology, emphasizing the simplicity and efficiency it
brings to the lecture recording studio. With zero complaints and unwavering support from Lightware
India, the project has set a new standard for professional AV installations in the education sector.
The Indian education sector is developing at a quick pace. Its teaching community welcomes the
benefits that the Pro AV technology holds for it. Mr. Prajapati is confident of the upcoming growing
demand for professional lecturer capture and delivery solutions in India. Eminent's successful
project for IIT Mandi has set a new benchmark for educational venues striving for excellence in the
digital age. Inspired by this successful project, the integrator plans to engage Lightware for their
upcoming innovative AV installations that will shape the future of education in India.