Jain Center Los Angeles CA 2008 09 Pratishta Souvenior

Author(s): Jain Center So CA Los Angeles
Publisher: USA Jain Center Southern California

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STATE-OF-THE-ART AUDIO-VIDEO SYSTEM
AT JAIN CENTER OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Narendra Maniar
Have you attended any program in the main auditorium at the Jain Center of Southern California (JCSC) and listened to the sound system? If yes, you know how good it already sounds. But wait. We just installed even better sounding music rated speakers with stereo sound that you will love. It is sure to blow you away!
Our state-of-the-art Audio-Video system is custom designed for our unique requirements. The planning for this system started in 2001 and was installed in 2004-2005. A group of dedicated volunteers from the community came together to discuss and define not only our current requirements but our anticipated future needs. A comprehensive set of system requirements were developed with the help of Steve Prado - a professional system designer. These requirements were then sent out to three different installers for competitive bids before making the final selection.
Even though we did not fully know and understand what we were looking for, we knew that we had to have a system that would not only meet but exceed our expectations. We were able to accomplish exactly that. With our Audio-Video system we focused on building the best infra-structure possible, which ensured that the system would be able to meet our current needs as well as accommodate future requirements.
When we started the planning and design, we had a very simple goal: to capture any audio-video signal from any part of the new building and feed that signal to any other part of the facility that's being built in Phases I, II and III of our expansion plan. It had to be simple and easy enough to operate but flexible and expandable. As simple as it may sound, it was not an easy task to accomplish. It required many hours of discussions, decision making and many compromises along the way. The result is evident in the operation of current system.
Main features of our Audio-Video system and communication capabilities include: "24 Channel audio mixer with stereo sound capability " Multiple video input source capture "Remote controlled video camera in the main auditorium "DVD/CD/MP3 recording capabilities "Self contained multi-media cart "Easy to use room combining system for upstairs class rooms "Global and Local operation controls "Global Telecommunication facilities with Digital Switches and VOIP capabilities, "Ethernet connection available in every room "Controlled Wireless access to Internet from the entire building " Live Webcasts and pre-recording of Jain Center Events at "www.JainCenter. Net" " 24-Hour Live Darshan available at http://jcsc.homeip.net/" " CD/DVD recordings and MP3 Downloads of Swadhyays held at JCSC
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Jain Center will continue to change and evolve, but it is always going to be the place that holds my faith and beliefs.
Raina Shah, 17