Client: FJO Productions / Microsoft

Challenge: Satisfy an array of input-output requirements for various platforms at the high profile and highly technical Microsoft Windows Hardware Engineering Conference.

Solution: Route a multitude of input devices to any choice of various outputs while treating attendees to a lighting and audio technological tour de force.

Description: When Microsoft needed its hardware engineered for optimum success at its annual "peek into the future," Hi-Tech was on hand providing the means to deliver light, visuals and sound through a seamless array of input and output configurations.

With the help of a Sierra 16x32 router controlled by a Folsom 1604, Hi-Tech mastered the complex distribution of a variety of different signal inputs and outputs with over 20 different hardware sources onstage plus a host of additional sources behind the scenes. Sony D35 cameras iso-recorded with overlaps captured the keynote address of high profile Microsoft CEO Bill Gates into a stack of Beta decks for instant distribution. To punch up the presentation, Hi-Tech utilized the unique features of the Vari*Lite VL1000AS automated lighting fixtures to program the internal shutters to highlight the individual products on-stage. And since the ultimate in immersive surround sound was a must for Windows Media Player's demo of the remastered Terminator movie, Hi-Tech responded with the JBL VerTec line-array sound system configured for the movie theater experience. Hi-Tech's use of this line-array technology provided even sound distribution for the 3000 attendees seated classroom style, and all without hanging delay cabinets. High volume input, high volume output, and Hi-Tech finesse made this conference another high
profile success!

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