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broadcast system install for Allegiant Stadium. Erik Carlson, Construction Executive at Archkey, said: “These network broadcast systems are provided for by the networks themselves CBS Sports in the case of Allegiant Stadium. While the stadiums do have their own in-house broadcast cabling for in-house use, these network broadcast cable systems are the ones exclusively utilised for all broadcasts that are sent out nationally from the stadium by any network. “Our Archkey teams then supported the first game at Allegiant Stadium this year to ensure perfect operation of those systems.” Kevin Cottom, Vice President - Global Sports & Live Events at Ross Video, discussed how the project at Allegiant Stadium started for his team. “Discussions with the team started in 2017. We were aware of the stadium build and began the process of designing a Unified Venue Control System for the stadium, as we knew they would want a powerful flexible production system to engage and entertain their fans when the building opened in 2020. “The overall plan for the project for Ross was to offer the Raiders production staff a venue production system that combined several components, from the production control room and LED control system, to provide the most flexible and powerful venue control system available on the market today. “Throughout the deployment and training process, the team at the venue built a workflow specifically for their production, and, now that they are up and running, they are excited to grow with the system in the future when fans are allowed in the stadium.” When it came to the visual aspect of Allegiant Stadium, it was Samsung’s displays that were chosen to bring the venue to life. Sporting venues of this size are years in the making and discussions between Samsung and the Raiders started as far back as 2017, with the project officially won in 2018. Brett Unzicker, Vice President, LEE-S, Display Division, Samsung Electronics America, takes up the story of Allegiant Stadium’s 056
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visual journey: “The process starts with conversations between the two organisations and goes from there. From the outset, the goal was always to build a venue that was future proof and that’s what our team did. We went from 16mm pitch on the five endzone screens to 8mm, and, on the fascia that surrounds the bowl, we took them from 16mm to 10mm pitch. Using cuttingedge display technology and smaller pixel pitch, we added years to the life of the displays. With future proofing at the forefront of the project, Samsung’s LED display products are used exclusively throughout the venue, including the videoboards, score clocks and multiple ribbon displays within the seating bowls. “There are a total of 41 video screens throughout the venue, totalling 67,000 sq. ft. Beyond the LED displays, there are an additional 2,553 displays throughout the stadium, ranging in size from 27” to 98”. Samsung also had the honour of outfitting the Intermountain Health Performance Center in Henderson, NV. The training facility’s theatre room is home to the first 1.2mm, 4K high-definition resolution (HDR) screen in the NFL measuring 9ft. x 16ft.,” added Brett. As a true multipurpose venue, Samsung also made sure that their displays worked for different types of events, all while enhancing the fan experience. “When working on a project like this, it’s important to think through the various way’s teams, entertainers and fans will interact with the displays. We think through what the vantage point will be like from every seat and at ground-level. Further, it is the first venue in Las Vegas to hold more than 20,000 people - it’s the first venue in the city that will be able to hold marquee stadium events,” explained Brett. “Ensuring a top-tier fan experience is paramount. Between the videoboards in each endzone, the displays at concession stands and the selfie station on the concourse, our displays touch every element of the event. We are committed to providing a seamless
