Karrh System Specifications 100_ (005).pdf

THE KARRH CENTER

COMMUNITY CENTER DESIGN

GMP SUBMITTAL

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SECTION 274116 – INTEGRATED AV COMMUNICATIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL

A. This specification outlines Presentation Systems Contractor (PSC) requirements to furnish and install presentation systems and all low-voltage wiring required for completely operational systems in the Karrh Center project. All necessary infrastructure shall be required and provided by the PSC for a completely operational audio-visual presentation system, including sound, display, distribution, control, lighting, and rigging. A separate bid for all work required in conjunction with the stated A/V package for a complete and functioning electrical packing will be required.

B. The systems shall not be considered complete until as-built documentation, final system commissioning, and facility personnel training are completed. This facet of the services to be provided by the PSC is deemed very important to the satisfactory completion of the contract. To that end, a final payment reserve of 10% of the system purchase price shall be held from payment until the documentation package and training described in Part III are delivered.

C. Systems are described by the drawings and equipment product list.

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Architectural

B. Electrical

C. Fire Protection

D. Mechanical

1.3 INTENT AND INTERPRETATIONS

A. It is the intent of the Construction Documents that the PSC shall include all items necessary for the proper execution and completion of the project, resulting in the complete and fully operational system(s) ready for the Owner’s use, in full compliance with all applicable standards, codes, and ordinances.

1. The PSC shall provide work or products not specifically indicated in the Construction

Documents but necessary to result in a complete and fully operational system(s) ready for the Owner’s use.

2. The specification of certain products in the Construction Documents shall not be construed as a release from furnishing such additional products and materials necessary to furnish complete and fully operational system(s) ready for the Owner’s use.

B. In the event that discrepancies exist or required items or details have been omitted in the

Construction Documents, the PSC shall notify the Owner/Consultant in writing ten (10) days prior to the bid date. Failure to do so shall be construed as a willingness to provide a complete and fully operational system within the amount bid by the PSC. Where such discrepancies are not brought to the attention of the Owner/Consultant, the most stringent (costly) requirements shall be construed to be the basis for the PSC's bid.

C. Drawings and Specifications are complementary. Items required by either are binding as though they are required by both. In the event of a conflict between the requirements of the Drawings and the Specifications:

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1. The specifications and drawings provide an intent of the type of systems required. Any item not addressed by these documents but typically required shall be part of the PSC’s work.

2. With regards to the preparation of proposals and/or bids, the PSC shall assume the more stringent (costly) condition shall prevail. The PSC shall notify the Owner/Consultant of such a minimum of ten (10) days prior to the bid date.

3. With regards to actual construction, the PSC shall notify the Owner/Consultant and await the

Owner’s/Consultant’s instruction prior to proceeding with procurement and installation.

D. Drawings:

1. Drawings are diagrammatic and approximate in character, are not intended to show all features of required work, and do not necessarily indicate every required component.

2. Symbols used on the Drawings are defined in the legend on the Drawings. Symbols indicated on the legend may not necessarily be required.

1.4 DEFINITIONS

A. The term “Contractor”, “Supplier”, or “Presentation Systems Contractor (PSC)” as used herein refers to the party responsible for supplying all services and equipment covered herein and on related drawings.

B. The term “Owner” shall refer to the Karrh Center/ City of Swainsboro , Ga

C. The term “Consultant” shall refer to the consultant who is responsible for the design of the audio, video, and control systems.

D. The term “Electrical Contractor” shall refer to the Division 26 contractor. ( Browns Electric )

E. The term “provide” will mean to supply, install, verify performance, and coordinate interconnection and power.

F. Specialized terms particular to technical systems and related work shall be used in the following manner, in accordance with:

1. Captions on related drawings.

2. Generally recognized audio engineering and production usage.

3. Relevant usage and definitions of handbooks, guidebooks, or trade group recommendations by manufacturers' associations or professional and engineering societies such as SMPTE, ICIA, UL, and NEMA.

1.5 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. The PSC shall read, review, and understand all documents listed below prior to bidding or proceeding with work. The PSC shall also refer to and understand all other related documents indicated herein. Failure to familiarize itself with the construction documents will not relieve the PSC of its responsibility to complete the work in accordance with the construction documents.

B. Division 1: Applicable provisions of Division 1 shall govern all work under this section.

C. Contract: In addition to the conditions and work described herein, all conditions of the Contract shall apply.

D. Presentation System Drawings:

1. AV001 LEGEND

2. AV101 AUDITORIUM FLOOR PLAN

3. AV201 AUDITORIUM LIGHTING RCP

4. AV202 AUDITORIUM AV RCP

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5. AV301 AUDITORIUM SECTION

6. AV601 AUDIO FLOW DIAGRAM

7. AV602 VIDEO FLOW DIAGRAM

8. AV603 LIGHTING FLOW DIAGRAM

1.6 DESCRIPTION OF SYSTEM

A. AUDITORIUM – AUDIO

1. The auditorium shall be equipped to support presentations and productions with high-quality speech amplification, performance instruments of all types, program material content playback, and presentation audio for video playback. There will be 2 primary operational modes of the sound system. The first mode will be the Production Mode. In this mode, primarily for theatrical productions or band/concert performances, the operator will have constant hands-on manual control of the mix and levels. The second mode will be the

Presentation Mode. In this mode, the audio levels from the laptop or other presenter’s content and the presenter’s microphone level will be controlled from the control system’s touch panel. This system operates independently from the production equipment. In the event there is a fire alarm instance, the sound system shall mute. Coordination with the fire alarm contractor is key to obtain a contact closure or other signal to engage the audio system accordingly.

2. The main house PA speaker system will consist of a left and right loudspeaker system with subwoofers. In addition, there will be delay speakers suspended for coverage in the rear of the house.

3. The main mixing console shall have a minimum of 48 mono and 2 stereo input channels for mixing.

4. Production – There shall be 4 wireless microphone channels.

5. Presentation –There shall be 1 dedicated wireless hand-held system for presentations.

6. The configuration shall consist of main loudspeakers, delay fill loudspeakers, and subwoofers. Programmed settings such as equalization, limiting, and delay in the DSP shall be done to keep the final room tuning settings away from normal operation and operators and shall be password protected.

7. There shall be audio inputs and outputs available on stage. There will be floor boxes downstage, as detailed on the drawings. There shall be 2 discreet monitor mix feeds for floor wedges, side fills, or passive hotspots. Distribute the monitor mix outputs to I/O plates around the stage and floor boxes according to drawings.

B. AUDITORIUM – VIDEO

1. The auditorium shall be equipped to support lectures and productions with high-definition imaging of computer and media playback sources.

2. The projector shall be mounted on the upstage wall and projected to a rear screen.

3. The projector shall have a laser light engine with a minimum brightness of 10,000 lumens.

4. There shall be a multi-format presentation switcher/matrix mounted in the equipment rack.

5. The projection screen shall be electric with an aspect ratio of 16:10

6. There shall be a high-definition camera mounted in the back of the room to provide a video feed for backstage monitors, recording, or future streaming.

C. AUDITORIUM – CONTROL SYSTEM

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1. The remote-control system shall provide integration and control of key components using wired touch panels. Programming shall focus on the operation of the presentation system, ranging from simple podium events to manual-operated productions. The menu shall include, but not be limited to, the following.

a. Presentation or Production Mode

b. Lighting pre-set recall

1) Contractor to provide 6 lighting presets per the owner’s guidance.

c. System power cycle screen

1) All AV

2) Projector Power

3) Screen Control

d. A/V switcher screen

1) Source selection

a) Laptop

b) Booth Sources

c) Stage Video

d) Stage Audio (MP3/CD)

2) Source audio volume in presentation mode

D. AUDITORIUM – LIGHTING

1. The auditorium shall be equipped with a state-of-the-art lighting system to support theatrical productions, projection presentations, video recording, and presenter meetings.

2. The lighting console and dimming system shall be used to control the theatrical lights and the architectural house lights in and around the auditorium area.

3. All theatrical fixtures shall be LED and be supplied complete with safety cable, c-clamp, lenses, DMX/power cables, and extension cables as needed.

4. Theatrical Lighting fixtures are to be LED-type controlled with constant power and DMX.

Lighting fixtures are mounted on the pipe grid and connected to power and DMX positions.

5. Production events are to be controlled by a full programable theatrical lighting console

6. The Contractor is responsible for programming the following production scenes for initial commissioning.

a. Full-stage wash

b. Podium or Presentation Event

c. House lights and presets for remote control system to recall

d. Owner specified #1

E. AUDITORIUM CURTAINS

1. Curtain material shall be NFPA 701 – Class A compliant.

2. Curtains shall consist of:

a. Grand Valance

b. Grand Drape with a rope pulley

c. Legs Curtains

d. Borders

e. Rear Traveler

f. Cyclorama

F. AUDITORIUM RIGGING

1. All rigging and rigging hardware above the stage area shall be black or painted black.

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2. All pipe, couplers, and rigging hardware for the lighting grid shall be black or painted black.

G. DRESSING ROOM / GREEN ROOM

1. The room shall be equipped to support presentations with high-quality amplification of program content playback and presentation audio for video playback.

2. Ceiling-mounted loudspeakers shall provide sound reinforcement for the designated area.

3. A wall-mounted button controller shall control the room system.

H. CONCESSIONS / LOBBY

1. The room shall be equipped to support presentations with high-quality amplification of program content playback and presentation audio for video playback.

2. A typical signage location will have a suitably sized LED flat panel display mounted according to the location and a small media signage player.

3. Pendant and ceiling-mounted loudspeakers shall provide sound reinforcement for the designated area.

1.7 ALTERNATES

A. No Add Alts

1.8 SCOPE OF WORK

A. Work Included

1. Provide all labor and material for the complete installation of the presentation systems as hereafter specified and shown.

2. PSC shall review the entire project package, including drawings and notes for other trades that may impact the Presentation Systems work, and make provision for such.

3. Equipment shall be new, current production, with original warranty. Demo, refurbished, used, or B-stock equipment shall not be acceptable.

4. Quantities are listed for reference only. It is the PSC's responsibility to verify the quantities of all components.

5. All equipment must be installed in a neat and orderly fashion by competent workmen according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

6. All system components shall be completely prewired, with all field connections clearly labeled. All equipment shall be UL and/or CE listed and comply with the National

Electrical Code or equivalent authority and all applicable regulations of serving utilities and governmental bodies having jurisdiction.

7. Presentation equipment shall not be stored at the job site. Equipment shall be moved to the job site from a conditioned space only when scheduled for installation.

B. Work Specified Elsewhere

1. Installation of raceways, pull-boxes, floor boxes, and conduit (provided under electrical work).

2. Installation and termination of house network systems.

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3. Cutting, patching, and painting walls, unless damaged, performing the work described within.

C. Coordinated Work

1. Coordinate with related trades to schedule the work and ensure a complete installation in accordance with the schedule outlined by the owner.

1.9 CONTRACTOR’S QUALIFICATIONS

A. General

1. The PSC shall be a company that regularly furnishes and installs systems similar in complexity to those required for this project and in this section. It must meet the following requirements in each discipline listed here: audio, Video/Control, Lighting, and Rigging.

2. A subcontractor employed as the "Presentation Systems Contractor" must be accepted and/or pre-approved by virtue of their standing and agreements with all equipment manufacturers to be installed and commissioned in this section. The PSC must be acceptable to the Architect and the Consultant and shall be identified on the Bid Proposal

Form.

3. The primary business of the PSC shall be the sale and installation of professional performance-related sound, video, control, lighting, and rigging systems.

4. The PSC shall have no less than five years of experience with equipment and systems of the specified types of systems that follow.

5. Proof of successful completion with present key staff of five projects of the type or magnitude specified here in this project.

6. Regular business under the same name and/or address for a period of five years.

7. Have technicians trained in the specific installation and maintenance of the equipment supplied.

8. Have suitable service facilities and test equipment for providing competent service for all types of professional dimming, rigging, sound, video, and control system equipment.

9. Maintain shop and office facilities within a 100-mile radius of the project site.

10. Employ a minimum of 1 full-time engineer with InfoComm International Certified

Technology Specialist - Design (CTS-D) certification.

11. Employ a minimum of 1 full-time installer with InfoComm International Certified

Technology Specialist - Installation (CTS-I) certification.

12. At the request of the Owner, the PSC shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Architect and Consultant that the PSC has:

a. Adequate facilities and equipment to complete the work.

b. Adequate staff with commensurate technical experience.

c. Suitable financial status to meet the work obligations.

B. Audio

1. Personnel engaged in the audio portion of this project shall have the following certifications:

a. Biamp, Q-Sys, & BSS Audio senior-level programming

b. Dante Level 3 Master Certification

c. InfoComm International Certified Technology Specialist - Design (CTS-D)

d. InfoComm International Certified Technology Specialist - Installation (CTS-I)

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e. EASE Training

f. Syn-Aud-Con certification

2. Employ a qualified "sound system and A/V production expert" with sufficient experience in production to provide training and assistance to the Owner during the initial system use period.

C. Video / Control

1. Personnel engaged in the video portion of this project shall have the following certifications:

a. Crestron Master Programmer

b. Crestron Digital Media Engineer

c. Extron AV Associate certification

2. Employ a minimum of 1 full-time programmer who is a Crestron Certified Programmer.

D. Lighting

1. The PSC shall be pre-approved as an ETC lighting provider for all stage lighting fixtures, stage/house dimming and dimming controls with various interfaces.

2. Lighting system equipment in this section shall be provided, installed, and commissioned by a pre-approved ETC dealer.

3. If the system design requires it, the PSC shall be responsible for integrating the house and theatrical lighting system with the AV remote control system. This will enable lighting presets to be recalled from the AV control system.

E. Rigging

1. The General Contractor shall provide and install structural steel to support the following;

a. All main and delay loudspeaker hanging locations. Typical load of 500-750 lbs.

b. All hoist and lighting batten locations. Loads vary

c. All dead hung batten locations. Loads vary

2. The PSC shall employ only fully trained permanent stage riggers and mechanics who can be assisted by common laborers for the erection and installation of the stage rigging equipment. The riggers shall be completely familiar with the types of equipment being installed.

3. A competent Job Supervisor shall be on the job site at all times while work is in progress.

The Job Supervisor of rigging shall represent the PSC, and all directions given by him/her shall be as binding as if given by the PSC directly. The PSC shall have on-site an installer with the rigging manufacturer certification.

F. Subcontracting

1. Any other Contractor/Supplier who intends to bid this work as the prime

Contractor/Supplier and does not meet the required qualifications shall employ the services of a single "Presentation Systems Contractor" who does meet the requirements noted above and is approved by the Owner, Architect and Consultant as well. This "Presentation

Systems Contractor" shall:

a. Furnish the equipment.

b. Meet all qualifications stated earlier in this section.

c. Shop fabricates the equipment racks and subassemblies.

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d. Make all audio, video, and control connections to equipment racks, each piece of equipment, and connection panels.

e. Continuously supervise the installation and connections of cable and equipment.

f. Program the digital signal processor, video processing, and control systems.

1.10 BID SUBMITTALS

A. Along with the bid price, the PSC shall include the following:

1. Equipment list noting equipment quantities, manufacturer, brief description, and specification number.

2. Statement that the bid is based on specified products.

3. Address of staffed office within 100 miles of the job site.

4. Statement that the Contractor has an established toll-free hotline and will provide 24-hour/7-day-a-week phone support and on-site emergency service as necessary to correct technical failures.

5. List of five installations completed within the last three years, which are similar in size, type, and scope to the work specified in this Section. Include the project name, installation date, contact name, and phone number.

1.11 PROJECT SUBMITTALS

A. Upon award of the contract, PSC shall provide:

1. Preliminary project schedule with timeline, skills, and labor requirements.

2. Name and qualifications of PSC personnel who shall be supervising the installation of the system. This person shall be a full-time employee of the PSC. The PSC shall submit a minimum of three (3) suitable bound sets or electronic documents of the following for review by the Architect and the Consultant. Refer to the General and Special Conditions for additional set(s) that may be required. All documents shall be submitted prior to ordering any materials.

3. A complete list of all equipment and materials which are to be furnished. Accompanying the list shall be manufacturers' specifications or cut sheets for all equipment.

4. Shop drawings generated by the Contractor. The Contractor shall be provided with electronic copies of the floor plans, device layouts, and room sections only for use in preparing their shop drawings. The Contractor is responsible for editing these sheets as required by these submittal requirements and is required to generate all other sheets as required by these submittal requirements.

a. Detailed wiring diagrams showing the interconnection of components and products, wiring and cabling diagrams depicting cable types and wire numbers, and device designators.

b. Plan view showing locations of all equipment. Plan(s) shall be properly dimensioned, and all equipment labeled.

c. Wall elevations and room sections showing all installed equipment. Elevations and sections shall be properly dimensioned, and all equipment labeled.

d. Equipment rack layout details, including power, grounding, ventilation, and conduit/cable entry as applicable.

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e. Loudspeaker system suspension schematic, including hardware types and load capacity.

f. Complete drawings of custom-fabricated plates or panels. Drawings shall include dimensioned locations of components, component types, engraving information, plate material, color, and bill of material.

g. Power requirements, one-line riser diagrams, and installation circuit diagrams for electrical equipment. Show all required wire sizes and counts between all components.

h. The manufacturer's detailed shop drawings of all dimming, control, and distribution equipment and published literature on all equipment.

1.12 FINAL INSPECTION AND TESTING

A. In addition to supplying and installing the equipment as part of this contract, the PSC is to aid the owner’s consultant during on-site observations, systems commission/performance verification, video system proof, and owner training and production assistance.

B. The process of testing the system may necessitate moving and adjusting certain components, such as loudspeakers and video projectors. Movement and replacement, as required, are to be performed at no additional expense to the Owner.

C. In the event further adjustment or Work becomes evident during testing, the Contractor shall continue his work until the system is acceptable at no additional expense to the Owner. If approval is delayed because of defective equipment or failure of equipment or installation to meet the requirements of these specifications, the Contractor shall pay for additional time and expenses of the Consultant and Owner at the standard rate in effect at that time.

1.13 WARRANTY

A. All equipment is to be new and warranted, free of faulty workmanship and damage.

B. The total system (parts and labor) is to be warranted free of defects for a period of one year from the date of final acceptance.

C. The entire system (excluding lamps and fuses) shall be fully factory tested prior to shipment and shall be guaranteed against defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of acceptance by the Owner or (18) eighteen months from the date of shipment, whichever occurs first.

D. No equipment with a shorter warranty shall be considered, and the equipment purchased shall be covered by this warranty. Unspecified length of warranties shall not be acceptable.

E. Contractor shall provide for the replacement of defective materials and repair of faulty workmanship within (48) forty-eight hours of notification by the owner, guaranteed at no cost to the owner during the warranty period.

F. Contractor shall provide emergency service and support 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. This service is intended as an emergency response to failures that require immediate help from a qualified systems technician. The Contractor shall provide this service through an established toll-free line. This emergency service must include a return call from a qualified systems technician within 2 hours. This emergency service must also provide an on-site visit from a qualified systems technician within 12 hours of the initial phone call, should it be deemed

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G. Paint and exterior finishes, fuses, and lamps are excluded from the above warranties except when damage or failure results from defective materials or workmanship covered by warranty.

H. The minimum warranty provisions specified above shall not diminish the terms of individual equipment manufacturer warranties.

1.14 INSTRUCTION OF OWNER PERSONNEL

A. PSC is to provide at least fourteen hours (2 each six to eight-hour session) of training to person(s) selected by the Owner on the operation and basic maintenance of all systems and equipment. In addition to training, a representative of the Contractor knowledgeable of the system installation and operation is to be present for the first special events selected by the

Owner where all or any part of the sound and video systems is used. The training and event attendance is to take place during the 30-day period after system completion.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 GENERAL

A. It is the intention of these specifications and design drawings are to provide a complete and properly operating system. The major items of equipment shall be furnished in the quantity indicated by the project drawings or in the quantity specified herein. In the event of a quantity discrepancy between the drawings and specifications for an item, the PSC shall provide the greater. PSC is responsible for providing all accessories and miscellaneous equipment required to form a complete and operational system, including, but not limited to, power supplies, cabling, mounts, attachment hardware, and software licenses.

B. Provide only new products and include the manufacturer's original factory warranty, product documentation, and the latest version of any software required for configuration and/or operation.

2.2 PART 1 EXECUTION

2.3 ACCURACY OF DATA

A. It shall be the Contractor's sole responsibility to verify all dimensions, take his own field measurements, and install all work to suit conditions encountered on the job site.

B. The drawings are generally diagrammatic and, except where dimensions are indicated, are not intended to show the exact locations of outlets, conduits, etc. All work shall be installed as nearly as possible in the locations indicated, with minor adjustments as required to avoid interferences with structure or the work of other trades.

C. Prior to beginning work, the Contractor shall carefully examine all construction drawings and the job site and report to the Owner any discrepancies or interference that may be discovered. If, during the course of construction, any such discrepancies or interferences are noted, the

Contractor shall promptly report them to the Owner. Failure to report such discrepancies or interferences shall result in the correction of the same at the Contractor's expense. All work under this specification, which either interferes with the architectural or any other work or deviates from the drawings and specifications without prior approval of the Owner, shall be altered by the Contractor at his expense. These alterations shall clear such interferences or shall comply with the drawings and specifications as directed by the Owner.

2.4 MECHANICAL

A. Except for portable equipment, all other equipment must be permanently installed. This shall include equipment racks, speakers, cables, etc. Fastenings and supports must provide a safety factor of at least three times what is required for safe support. Precautions must be taken to prevent electrostatic and electromagnetic hum and radio frequency interference. All electronic equipment must be easily accessible and have adequate ventilation.

2.5 CONNECTIONS

A. All low-voltage wiring connections must be made with rosin core solder or mechanical connectors as specified. Terminations on all cables must be dressed properly with shrink tubing.

All low voltage control level connections to terminal blocks are to be made with crimp-on spade lugs. All crimp-on connectors must be fastened with the proper tool as specified by the manufacturer. Improper crimping will be a cause for rejection. All "drain" wires on microphone

274116 - 12 and line level terminations are to be properly dressed using transparent shrink tubing to avoid the possibility of shorting "whiskers."

2.6 LABELS

A. All wiring must be numbered on both ends with “EZ Code” type markers. Wire numbers are to be secured with transparent shrink-tubing. They must follow a logical sequence and be listed on the proper document. “Brady” type labels are acceptable.

2.7 INSTALLATION

A. General

1. Installation shall include the delivery to the installation site, unloading, setting in place, mounting, and securing equipment to walls, floors, ceilings, cabinetry, or other structures.

Also, interconnection of any cables, wires, fiber optics, or other infrastructure. Any equipment alignment, adjustments, menu settings, or other requirements to ensure the appropriate operation of the system.

2. All installation practices shall be in accordance with, but not limited to, these specifications, drawings, and intended system performance. Installation shall be in accordance with the AV industries best practices as outlined in Infocom CTS-I criteria. Local and National authorities have jurisdiction.

3. If in the opinion of the AV System Contractor, an installation, an installation practice is desired or required, which is contrary to these specifications and/or drawings, a written request for modification shall be made to the Consultant. Modifications shall not commence without written approval from the Consultant. Every effort will be made to respond to all written requests in a timely manner so as to not delay the installation or completion of the project.

4. During the installation and up to the date of final acceptance, the AV Systems Contractor shall be responsible and under obligation to protect finished and unfinished work against damage and loss. In the event of damage or loss, those items shall be replaced at no cost to the Owner.

2.8 SOUND SYSTEM TEST AND MEASUREMENT

A. The contractor is to conduct a performance verification test for the Owner. The contractor must complete the installation and verify that it is in working order and conforms to the following performance criteria. These performance standards are set forth as an indication of a properly installed and functioning sound system. It is implied through his action of submitting a bid that the contractor has reviewed these documents and is in agreement with the concept and execution of the design of the specified sound system. No financial adjustments will be allowed for discrepancies discovered after the bid is accepted.

1. In rooms where voice lift or voice reinforcement is required, the system has a programmable DSP. The contractor is expected to tune the system to eliminate any hot frequencies in the room that would cause premature feedback and blemish the sound quality of the microphones.

2. Microphone line resistance: Less than 1.7 Ohms with a short at the input jack. Measured from the mixer end of the microphone cable. Measure with an Ohm meter.

3. Maximum amp output: 100% of rated power at less than 0.25% THD. Measure with a distortion analyzer.

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4. Signal-to-noise ratio: Better than 80 dB or an absolute noise level less than 62 dBm for systems with a +18 dBm maximum line operating level. Measured at amplifier input with an RMS voltmeter with a dB scale.

5. Audio frequency response: +/—1 dB 50 Hz to 15 kHz control equalizer set flat and room equalizers switched out—microphone input to amplifier output. Measure with RTA.

6. Polarity: All microphones and source equipment must be wired in absolute polarity with the loudspeaker systems. Measure with a polarity checker.

7. Synchronize delay and fill systems to within 15 milliseconds of the primary loudspeaker system's first arrival as measured on Smaart or TEF measurement systems.

8. Acoustic coverage: Maximum +/- 3 dB SPL variance front to rear / side-to-side in the audience area through the 4 kHz full octave band. Measure with octave band Sound Level

Meter.

9. Acoustic amplitude response: With the room and equalizers switched in +/—3 dB, the maximum deviation from the following curve averaged from three test positions in the audience area flat at 60 Hz to 2 kHz, 10 dB at 50 Hz, and 12 kHz. Measure with RTA.

10. Electroacoustic gain: No less than 15 dB from 500 Hz to 4 kHz with one microphone and

12-inch source to microphone distance. Gain is to be measured 50 feet from the source.

Measure with a Sound Level Meter.

11. Maximum sound level: Greater than 85 dB-C for large conference spaces when the amplifier occasionally clips on program peaks. Measure with a Sound Level Meter.

12. Acoustic noise floor: No audible hum, hiss, or R.F. interference shall be audible under normal room conditions in the audience seating area and stage or platform areas.

13. All loudspeakers are to exhibit the same acoustic polarity. Measure with Polarity Checker

(Galaxy Cricket).

2.9 VIDEO SYSTEM PROOF OF PERFORMANCE

A. Verify all devices and cables match the information on the final drawings

B. Test all inputs on the video switcher/scaler.

C. Adjust Color Temperatures on projectors to accurately reproduce NTSC and RGBHV Data

Color Bars.

D. Adjust projector images to match the screen size, eliminating any over-scan, under-scan, or keystone.

E. Adjust all switching functions to eliminate sync roll or glitches upon switching.

F. Test all video sources for full operation. Test all data sources up to the maximum resolution of the display (projector, LED display, or video wall).

G. Test the switcher scaler's audio output. Verify that all input audio levels are equal and that the maximum audio output does not exceed +4dB.

H. Verify no 60hz grounding interference, aka “humbars,” exists in displayed images. If so, thoroughly go through and verify that grounding procedures are implemented.

I. Optimize projector contrast, sharpness, and brightness to avoid blooming and achieve optimal black level.

2.10 AV SYSTEMS CONTRACTOR CHECKOUT

A. Before the Consultants Acceptance Tests are scheduled, the AV Systems Contractor shall perform his own system check-out. The Systems Contractor shall furnish all required test and

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1. Provide documentation that all digital and analog audio signal paths have been tested and verified.

2. Provide documentation of sound system performance as outlined above.

3. Provide documentation that all digital and analog video signal paths have been tested and verified. This includes all SDI, HDBaseT, DVI, HDMI, and other digital video transports.

4. Test all systems for compliance and performance using the following equipment or equipment that provides the same testing for more current state-of-the-art systems.

a. Audio testing:

1) Signal generator

2) AC millivolt meter

3) Audio test set

4) Source media (MP3, CD’s, 1/8” stereo source)

5) Any needed adapters

b. Video checks:

1) Analog video generator (if applicable)

2) Digital video signal generator

3) Waveform / Vectorscope (if applicable)

4) Prerecorded DVD or Blu-ray test disc

5) Video cables and adapters

5. Ensure all gain settings, noise floor, gain before feedback, and signal-to-noise measurements are acceptable and in accordance with industry best practices.

a. Provide written documentation to support all audio adjustments and settings.

b. DSP

1) In accordance to the specification and drawings, ensure that the DSP is programmed accordingly to deliver the intended operation. Verify all settings and programming for the proper operation of the following:

a) All communication and IP settings

b) Proper or current software version

c) Matrix routing / presets

d) Correct input and output names, gain settings, phantom power, and phasing

e) Correct NOM (number of open mics) and/or mix-minus settings

f) Automatic gain control (AGC) settings

g) Automatic mixer settings, if applicable

h) Limiters, filters, and compressor settings

i) Equalization – Room tuning

j) AEC settings

k) Delay setting (if applicable)

l) Audio teleconference settings such as Auto-Answer and disconnect, VoIP settings, and Control system phone number availability (speed dial list) for phone calls.

m) Programmer to document that all DSP functions are working properly in accordance with the specifications and drawings.

c. Video switchers:

1) Ensure buttons are labeled as to the input source and output destination.

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2) Make sure all resolutions are correct.

3) Verify HDCP keys are handled correctly

6. All optical fiber runs are to be certified using industry-accepted test equipment. Fiber connections to have documentation supporting the following tests:

a. Measuring insertion loss

b. Measurements from the OTDR

7. Adjust, balance, and align all equipment for optimum quality and to meet the manufacturer’s published specifications. Record all “normal” settings in the “System

Operation Manual.”

2.11 SYSTEM ACCEPTANCE TESTS

A. System acceptance tests shall not be performed until the AV Systems Contractor Checkout has been completed and the test results have been reviewed. The System Acceptance Test will be supervised by the consultant and will consist of the following:

1. A physical inventory of all equipment on-site will be taken and compared to the equipment list in the contract documents.

2. The operation of all system equipment shall be demonstrated by the AV Systems

Contractor.

3. The AV Systems Contractor shall provide the necessary equipment for the Consultant to perform the AV tests.

4. The AV System Contractor shall have the latest as-built drawings, equipment inventory list, and manuals on-site and available. One set of these documents must have been sent to the

Consultant prior to the Acceptance Test.

B. Additional work by Consultant:

1. In the event of defective equipment or other adjustments that need to be made, the test may be postponed or continued later at the consultant's option.

2. However, if there is a return trip necessary by the consultant and/or a member of the consultant’s team as a result of improper installation or a failed system for performance standards, the consultant may charge the AV System Contractor directly or be deducted directly from payments (or the final payment) to the contractor. Hourly rates for the

Consultant and various team members are as follows:

a. Consultant $125

b. Project Engineer $95

c. Programmer $110

d. Network Engineer $125

3. Additional travel expenses, such as a rental car or mileage, will be charged as a cost plus a

10% markup and charged along with the labor.

2.12 THIRD-PARTY TESTING AND COMMISSIONING

A. In addition to the standard system testing and commissioning as stated in this section, the owner has authorized an additional allowance for a 3rd party to perform, but not limited to, final system tests, sound system tuning, level calibrations, control settings, and commissioning.

B. See Section 012100 for more information on this allowance.

2.13 DOCUMENTATION

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A. Upon final completion of the system, a documentation package/manual is to be turned over to the Owner and include the following items:

1. System signal flow diagrams (for audio, video, and control) showing all components, interconnections, connector types, and wire numbers. As-built revisions are to be noted on the submittal drawings.

2. Manufacturer instruction manuals for all electronics.

3. Product specification sheets for all equipment without instruction manuals, such as microphones, loudspeakers, and lighting instruments.

4. Copies of the proof of performance data. Provide one original (no photocopies) and one copy (photocopies are acceptable) of the total documentation package.

5. A single copy of the system signal flow diagram with wire numbers indicated is to be laminated and posted on the door of the sound equipment rack.

6. Special documentation is required as part of the Owner training and operation of the systems. This documentation is to consist of instruction sheets that describe the operation of the system from the stage. Each instruction sheet is to be a step-by-step “cookbook” with touchscreen panel screenshots with arrow indicators that describe the steps and functions. A laminated poster version of this instruction sheet will be mounted on each equipment rack's side. The bullet points detailed on this sheet include:

a. Turning on system power

b. Select the desired source

c. Adjust volume levels

d. Select lighting presets (where applicable)

e. Recording stop/start functions (where applicable)

f. VTC calling functions (where applicable)

g. Other functions of the Owner control panel

2.14 CLEAN UP

A. During construction, periodically remove discarded containers and refuse from the job site. At the completion of the job, the sound system components and equipment areas are to be left clean and neat, and all refuse removed from the site.

2.15 TRAINING

A. The AV System Contractor is to provide at least fourteen hours (2 each 4 hour sessions) of training to person(s) selected by the Owner on operation and basic maintenance of all systems and equipment. In addition to training, a representative of the AV System Contractor knowledgeable of the system installation and operation is to be present for the first special events selected by the Owner where all or any part of the sound and video systems is used. The training and event attendance is to take place during the 30-day period after system completion.

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