July 2022 saw the opening of the Jack C. Taylor Center, as part of the Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis, MO. The Mad Systems team was brought on in partnership with PGAV Destinations as part of a team tasked with enhancing the guest experience upon entering the gardens.
Mad Systems’ contribution included a computer based AV system that was integrated into an LED video wall spanning 15.75’ wide and 8.86’ high. At the time of installation, this was the brightest video wall (3000 nits) at the highest pixel density (1.25mm) creating crisp, breathtaking images and video. Part of the integrated system included not just standard AV, but also scheduling functions for media and full control the brightness of the video wall.
The AV system is comprised of the primary equipment rack located in the AV control room, a secondary rack comprised of electrical equipment and a third one in the video wall. The system is powered by the Mad Systems TeaParty system and show control software. TeaParty is responsible for pwercontrol and sequencing of most of the hardware for exhibits that make up the system, and specific functional modesof the overall AV system.
As with all of Mad Systems installations, the system as a remote interface that allows the team to monitor system integrity and functionality and provide assistance with system maintenance from our California offices.
Because the video wall will be in the path of direct sunlight for at least part of the day for the entire year, the Mad Systems and PGAV Teams conducted daylight analysis studies, looking at timing, shape of direct daylight and other factors to fully understand how best program the brightness of the video wall. In addition to their findings, several light sensors were installed around the display to monitor potential cloud cover and change the brightness as needed.
