SAW Namibia elevates the boardroom with Crestron

Stage Audio Works (SAW) Namibia has delivered an AV upgrade across two boardrooms of a local beverages company as part of the business's ongoing investment in modernising its workspaces. The project included the installation of Crestron-based AV systems, enhanced customisable lighting control, wireless presentation capabilities and professional Samsung ultra-HD displays.

SAW Namibia led the project, working closely with Chamberlain & Associates. “This local beverages company has been a valued client for many years,” noted Joppie Maritz, managing director at SAW Namibia. “We originally installed the first-generation AV equipment in one of the boardrooms and when the client decided to modernise the space with new joinery, displays and lighting control, they turned to us for phase two.”

One boardroom’s existing Crestron Flex Microsoft Teams Rooms system has been expanded through the addition of a lighting control interface and wireless presentation via a Crestron AirMedia system. SAW Namibia has upgraded the space with 85-inch displays, chosen for their brightness and suitability for professional use, and full AV control integration. Audio capture is handled by a Sennheiser TCC2 ceiling microphone, paired with Audac loudspeakers and an Aver camera for videoconferencing.

The other smaller boardroom has been outfitted with a Crestron Flex video bar system, providing an all-in-one solution to meet the demands of the space. A Crestron control system and occupancy sensors automate power and lighting, ensuring that the system powers down when the room is not in use, helping reduce energy consumption as well as prolonging the lifespan of the technology.

“The choice of professional-grade displays allows for extended use, increased display brightness and integration with the Crestron control system, whilst the upgraded DALI lighting with Cameo keypads allows for easy environmental control and customisation,” explained Maritz. “Users can tailor brightness and scenes to match their meeting requirements and the Crestron system ensures that all devices and modes can be easily managed. The addition of wireless presentation capabilities means anyone in the room can share their screens and multiple people can even present at the same time.”

SAW Namibia sees the project as part of its broader commitment to empowering organisations to communicate more effectively through technology. “Assisting clients, long-standing and new, to keep their meeting spaces stable and effective remains a top priority for us,” confirmed Maritz. “The combination of upgraded displays, lighting and control systems provides this client with a futureproof system, bringing their boardrooms in line with the latest collaboration technologies.”