School Hall AV and Lighting Transformation

When Daniel set out to upgrade his school’s hall, his vision was clear: a professional-grade AV, lighting, and sound system that would do justice to the talents of over 500 students. He needed crisp, high-definition visuals, even coverage throughout the room, and a setup that could handle everything from school productions to full-scale assemblies. Edwards partnered closely with him from concept to completion—overcoming architectural quirks and pandemic restrictions—to deliver a seamless, custom solution featuring D.A.S Audio, Epson projectors, Chauvet lighting, and intuitive Kramer control.

School Hall AV Upgrade with Dual Projection, Stage Lighting & Pro Sound

The Schools' Vision

Daniel had a clear vision for the school hall: a professional-grade audiovisual, lighting, and sound system that would not only enhance school productions but also support training, assemblies, and everyday learning experiences for over 500 students. He wanted a system that would inspire creativity, offer technical education opportunities, and deliver an unforgettable experience for performers and audiences alike.

A key requirement was dual high-definition projectors and electric screens mounted on either side of the stage—ensuring visibility for everyone in the room, no matter the audience size or layout. From the start, Edwards worked closely with Daniel, holding multiple planning meetings and conducting several site visits to tailor the solution to the school’s unique needs. Our team also invested time in advance, pre-wiring lighting bars and fabricating custom components to ensure the final installation went off without a hitch.

The Challenges

The building: as is the case with many schools, a sloped ceiling made mounting the projectors and screens complicated. No ceiling space also meant that we had to be creative with our cabling to ensure an unobtrusive install. Our technicians’ experience on similar projects and their precision and attention to detail achieved a perfect and professional end result.

Access during COVID19: installation was due to be carried out at the end of term one, but plans were put on hold due to the spread of COVID19. We were committed to having the job completed by the time the students returned to school in term two. As soon as the country moved to Level 3, we began work. Our crew adhered to all the Level 3 social distancing requirements and took advantage of the uninterrupted use of the hall, completing the entire installation within four days.

The AV, Lighting and Sound Gear

We used a combination of DAS Audio speakers, Audiocenter amplifiers, Epson projectors and Kramer control gear and Chauvet stage-lighting fixtures with a Theatrelight DMX controller.

The End Result

David Hardie Neil, Commercial Sales Manager says of the project, “The best part was seeing Daniel’s smile become wider as we turned the sound up, rolled the screens down and he saw the brilliant images reflected by the full high-definition projection system. The stage looks a treat lit up with the new LED lighting system too. Daniel knew we could deliver the goods as he has used us before and has complete faith in our products, abilities and crew.”

We look forward to hearing how the students use their new professional lighting, sound and projection system to make all their dreams come true!

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