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OCTOBER 2023

LED Screen & AV Integration for Anytime Fitness

Background

Anytime Fitness collaborated with Focus AV to enhance their AV capabilities, installing state-of-the-art equipment including an Aurora LED screen, Digital Signage Screens, an advanced audio system, a video distribution system, and a control system optimised for user convenience.

 

Challenges

  • We had to ensure screens were clear and easily visible from basically every part of the room so members could see screens from almost anywhere.
  • Our main challenge in this project was addressing unique environmental challenges like very high ceilings.
  • We had to keep disruptions to a minimum so members were disturbed as little as possible and we did not impact Anytime Fitness’s bottom line.
  • The diverse and extensive gym space demanded an audio system capable of delivering clear, immersive sound uniformly.
  • Integrating various AV components into a cohesive, user-friendly system while allowing for future expansions and upgrades was crucial. Anytime Fitness had specific requirements for each room and area within the facility, necessitating a highly customised AV solution.

The Solution

Focus AV engaged closely with Anytime Fitness to understand their unique needs, leading to the installation of standalone AV systems in each studio and functional training room. This approach ensured that each space was equipped with AV capabilities tailored to its specific use and requirements, providing flexibility and functionality for instructors and users alike.

LED Screens & Video Distribution:

  • Supplied and installed the screen (Aurora LED Screen [6m x 3m] with a 3.91mm dot pitch) including Aurora’s mounting system for optimal display performance.
  • Installed six CHiQ 75″ screens — three facing east in the weights area and one in each studio/functional fitness room.
  • Local support, warranty, and repair services were included, ensuring minimal downtime and immediate assistance for issues like dead pixels and power supply faults.
  • The Blustream Pro video matrix allows the distribution of up to four 4K video sources to any screen in the facility. Focus AV connected and commissioned client-supplied video sources like nightlife, laptops, and Apple TVs.
  • Detailed planning and the use of specialised equipment like scissor lifts facilitated the seamless installation of new hardware.

Audio System:

  • A customised audio system offers crisp and immersive sound throughout various areas, considering the building size and ceiling height.
  • We used Sonance eight inch pendant speakers for high ceilings and EV pendant speakers for lower ceiling areas. The system includes a Bluetooth receiver and can connect up to 11 additional audio sources.
  • The team conducted multiple on-site tests to calibrate and fine-tune the audio system for the best acoustic performance, ensuring a premium sound experience throughout the facility.

Control System:

  • Users can control audio and video in each zone individually via iPad, with adjustable audio levels and input selection, video source distribution, and more. The iPad control system is fully customizable in layout and functionality, allowing design control over button placement and functions.

Studios/Functional Training AV:

  • Each room is equipped with a Fitness Audio Aeromic system with mixer and two EV wall-mounted speakers, supporting Bluetooth connectivity for instructors’ music. These systems operate independently from the main AV system.

 

Results

Through careful product selection and expert installation, the Anytime Fitness AV upgrades promise a reliable and immersive audio-visual experience with robust support structures in place for continuous, hassle-free operation.

Conclusion

Focus AV delivered a tailor-made AV solution to Anytime Fitness, incorporating cutting-edge technology and specialised installations to create an engaging environment for fitness enthusiasts.