AV Magazine Stadiums Supplement

It’s absolutely extraor- dinary how stadiums are being re-engineered to become paragons of AV excellence using virtually every aspect of technol- ogy our industry can muster. Stadiums are symbols of national or civic pride but with a commercial sensibility to recoup the millions poured into them. In short, stadiums are becoming big busi- ness, relying on the latest audio and visual technology to lure fans away from the comfort of their own homes, big TVs and surround sound. Even though there’s nothing quite like a live sports or entertainment event, as home entertainment systems have become ever more elaborate, so fans can watch the action from every conceivable angle in ultra-high GH¿QLWLRQ +L WHFK FRQVXPHU GHYLFHV KDYH also raised the bar considerably. The promise of a pie, a pint and a good singsong in the stands just isn’t enough anymore. The conventional stadium is having to up its game. It’s become increasingly impor- WDQW WR R൵HU WHFKQRORJLFDOO\ VRSKLVWLFDWHG services from new, ‘smart’ state-of-the-art stadiums now being designed to dramati- cally improve the fan experience. Let’s be honest, sport is a highly com- SHWLWLYH EXVLQHVV DQG QRW MXVW RQ WKH ¿HOG of play. Smart stadiums represent a huge growth opportunity for the AV industry. Clive Couldwell, Editor AV Magazine, avinteractive.com A smart transformation is going on EDITORIAL Clive Couldwell Editor Zoe Mutter Deputy Editor CONTRIBUTOR Paul Bray ADVERTISING Rachael Hamilton Brand Director 020 8253 8641 rachael.hamilton@avmag.co.uk ADVERTISING Sabrina Nawaz Deputy Commercial Manager 020 8253 4605 sabrina.nawaz@avmag.co.uk Amit Patel Account Manager 020 8253 8642 amit.patel@avmag.co.uk DESIGN/PRODUCTION Julian Cresswell 020 8253 8668 julian.cresswell@emap.com CLIENT DELIVERY Elaine Munn Client delivery executive 020 8253 1575 elaine.munn@avmag.co.uk MARKETING Kimryn Sherwood Marketing Executive kimryn.sherwood@emap.com MANAGEMENT Richard Watts Managing Director SUBSCRIPTIONS Abacus Media +44 (0)20 7766 9810 metropolis@abacusemedia.com PRINTED BY Stephens & George Goat Mill Road, Dowlais, Wales ISSN 1361-3685 Established in 1972 and independent of any trade, ÀUP RU RUJDQLVDWLRQ ‹ AV Magazine and its supplements are published by emap Southern House, Floor 10 Wellesley Grove Croydon CR0 1XG www.metropolis.co.uk @AVMag AudioVisualMag AV Magazine We’re all over social media: CONTACT US Midwich Group 4 A sporting chance Live streaming sport on large display stadium canvases brings the living room to the venue Sound Technology 6 Stand delivering audio Bringing well integrated, clear and coherent sound systems to the modern multimedia arena Holdan 8 Reaching the fan base Giving football supporters in the stadium instant ‘TV replay’ entertainment INTRODUCTION Midwich Mount Finder 12 Keeping your kit safe Precision electronics in stadiums need corrosion-resistant, anti- theft mounting solutions Midwich Audio 14 Actively listening We work with leading audio brands to deliver solutions to suit all budgets NEC 16 Displaying digital success M&S Bank Arena Liverpool’s 4K UHD investment points to a bright future for regeneration PSCo 18 The great LED outdoors PSCo’s expertise and Samsung’s quality in an exclusive outdoor partnership for all LED products METROPOLISGROUP/EMAP RESPECTSTHEPRIVACYOFEVERYPERSONFORWHOMWEHAVEPERSONALDATA.WECOMPLYWITHDATAPROTECTIONLEGISLATIONSUCHASTHEDATA PROTECTIONACT1998ANDTHEGENERALDATAPROTECTIONREGULATIONWHICHREGULATESTHEPROCESSINGOFDATAANDENSURESTHATYOURDATA ISPROCESSEDFAIRLYAND LAWFULLY, ISKEPTSECUREANDONLYTHATDATANECESSARYFORANYPROCESSING ISKEPT.YOUCANSEEOURPRIVACYPOLICYAT WWW.METROPOLIS.CO.UK/PRIVACY STADIUMS SPECIAL AVMAGAZINE In association with MAY 2019 | AV STADIUMS SPECIAL | 3