Cyncoed Campus Lecture Theatre Upgrade

Future-ready AV upgrade transforms Cardiff Met's lecture theatre with dual projection, wireless sharing, lecture capture, and assistive listening for enhanced teaching and hybrid learning.

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Completed April 2026Project leadDean Phillips

Project Overview

This project involved a complete AV system upgrade for Lecture Theatre C0.20 (LT1) on Cardiff Metropolitan University's Cyncoed campus. The installation was designed to align with the University's AV Design Guidelines and modern teaching requirements, featuring managed delivery and offsite rack building. The solution integrates high-quality projection, flexible source connectivity, comprehensive audio reinforcement, lecture capture capabilities, and an intuitive control system within a purpose-built lectern. The core visual system includes dual Epson EB-PU2010W laser projectors with 3m electric screens, providing reliable, maintenance-free projection. A Wolfvision Cynap Pure Mini enables wireless content sharing, while a Wolfvision VZ-2 visualiser supports document and object display. The lectern houses a tutor PC with dual monitors, HDMI and USB-C inputs for external devices, and an Extron TLP Pro 1025M touch control panel for system operation. Audio reinforcement is delivered through a Sennheiser Speechline Digital Wireless system with lapel and handheld microphones, complemented by a lectern boundary microphone. An Extron DMP 128 Plus C AT DSP provides audio processing, while ceiling speakers ensure even coverage. The system also includes Sennheiser Mobile Connect for assistive listening, allowing students to access audio via a mobile app. Lecture capture is facilitated by an Aver PTC-310 auto-tracking PTZ camera, with presets for lectern, audience, and auto-tracking modes, feeding into Panopto and MS Teams for hybrid learning.

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"Strive AV have yet again delivered another 10/10 installation. Every step of the way Strive were there to lend their impeccable technical knowledge and project delivery skills to bring our lecture theatre into the 21st century ensuring our staff and students get the best possible experience when stepping into the room. Thank you again Strive AV and in particular to Dean and Natalie for always making every project a breeze."

Hollie Carter, AV Team Lead

The Challenge

Cardiff Metropolitan University required an upgrade of their existing lecture theatre to bring it in line with modern teaching standards and their AV Design Guidelines. The university needed a solution that would support both in-person and hybrid learning, with reliable audio reinforcement, high-quality projection, wireless content sharing, and lecture capture capabilities. The system had to be intuitive for staff to operate, integrate seamlessly with existing university infrastructure, and provide assistive listening for accessibility. Additionally, the project required managed delivery and offsite rack building to minimise disruption during the Easter 2026 upgrade window.

Key Requirements

•Upgrade lecture theatre to meet university AV standards
•Support hybrid learning with lecture capture and streaming
•Provide wireless content sharing for tutors and students
•Deliver clear audio reinforcement with assistive listening
•Ensure intuitive control for teaching staff
•Integrate with existing university network and systems

The Solution

Strive AV designed and installed a comprehensive AV solution centred on Extron control and processing, Epson projection, Wolfvision wireless sharing and visualiser, Sennheiser audio, and Aver PTZ camera for lecture capture. The system was built around a Top-Tec Voyager4 lectern with integrated rack space, housing the tutor PC, Extron DXP 88 HD 4K Plus switcher, Extron DSC 401 HDMI scaler, Extron DMP 128 Plus C AT DSP, and network switch. The Extron TLP Pro 1025M control panel provides intuitive operation, with custom GUI approved by Cardiff Met's AV team. Video signals are distributed via Extron DTP transmitters and receivers to the dual Epson laser projectors. The Wolfvision Cynap Pure Mini enables wireless casting from any device, while the Wolfvision VZ-2 visualiser captures documents and objects. The Aver PTZ camera with auto-tracking supports lecture capture and streaming, with presets accessible from the control panel. Audio is handled by Sennheiser wireless microphones stored in a secure custom locker, with boundary mic backup and Dante networking for the assistive listening system.

Featured Solution

Extron Control & Processing

Extron DXP 88 HD 4K Plus switcher with DSC 401 scalers, DMP 128 Plus C AT DSP, and TLP Pro 1025M touch panel provide seamless control, switching, and audio processing for all AV sources.

Epson Dual Projection

Dual Epson EB-PU2010W laser projectors with 3m electric screens deliver reliable, maintenance-free high-quality visuals for teaching and presentations.

Wolfvision Wireless & Visualiser

Wolfvision Cynap Pure Mini enables wireless content sharing, while the VZ-2 visualiser captures documents and objects, both integrated into the control system.