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also the need to room combine, in any configuration, up
to six rooms. On top of that, the facility is open seven days
per week from 17 to 20 hours a day, so it was imperative
that the system was down for as little amount of time
as possible. As such, Scuka
took advantage of his ability
to complete the programming
upfront, prior to the installation
date. He added, "We installed
SymNet hardware mostly at
night during off-peak periods.
The system was down for less
than 48 hours total since the
program was designed and
tested in our office.”
To handle the Casino's current
and future requirements,
Tempest Technologies, LLC
installed three SymNet 8x8 DSP
boxes, along with three SymNet
BreakIn12 A/D input devices
and three SymNet BreakOut12
D/A output devices. Since the
BreakIn/Out boxes have no
DSP processing onboard, they
are a cost-effective option that
can take full advantage of the
processing power in the 8x8 DSP box.
Scuka noted, "The transition of analog to digital was very
easy for them. They wanted to be hands-off as much as
possible. Therefore, we gave them basic controls using
SymNet ARC-2 wall panels and AMX touch panels.”
The thirteen ARC-2 panels were connected in the same
places as the old wall plates, with a new CAT5 cable run
to each location. Using the new ARC-2 wall panels, the
Casino has access to up to 24 menu items, each with 16
sub-menu items - to functions like volume, preset recall,
and room combining. In addition, Tempest Technologies,
LLC also set the correct system limits so that a Casino
employee cannot accidentally max out the system and
send it into feedback. One SymNet ARC-MIC wall panel
with enclosed condenser mi-
crophone and two SymNet
ARC-PS rack-mount power
supplies for ARC wall panels
were also installed.
In the Casino games area,
visitors can play 350 electronic
gaming devices like slots
and electronic poker, 15 table
games, and Keno - all of
which can make for a chal-
lenging listening environment.
Scuka programmed the Sym-
Net system using the ambient
noise compensation features
to ensure a harmonious bal-
ance between game playing
and paging or background
music. A microphone with
input to the SymNet system
was installed on the casino
floor to monitor the ambient
noise level and adjust the
sound system accordingly within preset levels. "Although
the microphone input checks SPL levels and adjusts the
system, the Casino also has individual control over each
zone," said Scuka.
The Casino also picked up the CobraLink option so
Tempest Technologies, LLC could remotely update the
programming, if necessary. "Any issues can be addressed
quickly rather than waiting for a service technician to ar-
rive on-site," said Williamson. "Overall, this system is very
scalable so it can grow along with them."