Daktronics : Provides Kent State University Upgraded LED Video Boards
January 16, 2019 at 01:44 pm EST
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New centerhung, ribbon boards installed in 2018
BROOKINGS, S.D. - Jan. 16, 2019 - Daktronics (NASDAQ-DAKT) of Brookings, South Dakota, has partnered with Kent State University to provide new centerhung LED video boards and a ribbon board to the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center in Kent, Ohio. The installation was completed this fall to bring an improved experience to Golden Flashes fans this season.
'Enhancing our fan experience is a top priority and our new video board provides live action, replays and promotional elements that we haven't had before,' said Joel Nielsen, director of athletics for Kent State University. 'The video board and new audio system has taken our atmosphere to a whole new level and our fans have provided great feedback. We have enjoyed a great home court advantage over the years in the M.A.C. Center and this will only add to that tradition. I'd like to thank President Warren for her support, turning this goal into a reality.'
The centerhung features four LED video boards. Two sideline-facing screens each measure 10.5 feet high by 19 feet wide while the end-facing screens measure 9.5 feet high by 16.5 feet wide. All four screens feature 6-millimeter line spacing to provide crisp, clear imagery with wide angle visibility to appeal to every seat in the arena.
Along the seating fascia, a new ribbon board was installed. It measures 2.5 feet high by 70.5 feet long and features 10-millimeter line spacing. This allows for supplemental information to the main displays and provides the opportunity to highlight sponsors throughout events while immersing fans in the game-day action.
'Kent State knew the positive effects of strong entertainment value for sports and their fans, and adding this technology was another step in achieving their goal,' said Daryl Mihal, Daktronics regional manager. 'We worked closely with the school to create the right design for their venue and their goal of creating the desired game-day atmosphere. The results are fantastic and we're thankful for the opportunity to be a part of this great project.'
The centerhung video boards are capable of showing live and recorded video, game-day statistics, graphics and animations, and sponsorship messages. Each display can be divided into zones to show any combination of content listed above.
The project includes a fixed-digit basketball scoreboard to share all of the expected statistics for the sport, including score, game time, quarter, timeouts remaining and possession arrows.
A custom audio control system was included with the installation to add to the functionality of the entire audiovisual system.
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Daktronics, Inc. is engaged in designing and manufacturing electronic scoreboards, programmable display systems and large screen video displays for sporting, commercial and transportation applications. The Company's segments include Commercial, Live Events, High School Park and Recreation, Transportation, and International. Its Commercial segment primarily consists of sales of its integrated video display systems, digital billboards, Galaxy and Fuelight product lines, and dynamic messaging systems to resellers (primarily sign companies), out-of-home (OOH) companies, national retailers, quick-serve restaurants, casinos, shopping centers, cruise ships, commercial building owners, and petroleum retailers. Its Live Events segment primarily consists of sales of integrated scoring and video display systems to college and professional sports facilities and convention centers and sales of its mobile display technology to video rental organizations and other live event type venues.