Located in the scenic Waiuku countryside, Otaua Primary School is a vibrant rural institution providing a unique learning environment by integrating the natural landscape into their educational programs. The school hall plays an important role in hosting a range of activities for the school and community, from assemblies and performances to movie nights; however, its existing audio-visual system had become unreliable and difficult for staff to manage.
Principal Anna Voyce recognised an opportunity to invest in a modern, seamless AV solution that would not only improve the sound and video quality but provide a professional, user-friendly experience for everyone involved.
The school contacted JPRO for advice and worked with Anna to design a system that ticked all the boxes for the teachers and importantly gave the kids that “wow” experience. JPRO then engaged the services of Dan Larsen owner of Alpha Sound to install and commission the system. With the AMX Jetpack AV switching and control kit as the core of the system, Jetpack delivered exactly what the school needed, providing simplified video transport and auto-switching between HDMI and USB-C, straightforward AV system controls and handy remote management features in a single kit that required no custom programming.
The Jetpack bundle includes a three-input wall plate transmitter installed at the technical desk in the hall, connected to the multi-function receiver tucked neatly away. The six-button keypad with volume control offered staff a simple interface to manage audio and video without needing a manual. No need to find the projector remote and figure out what input to use – the AMX Jetpack automatically does that for you.
To deliver clear and even sound throughout the hall, Dan installed JBL Control 25-1 loudspeakers along the walls. A JBL Control SB2210 subwoofer was discreetly positioned to deliver impactful bass, significantly enhancing musical performances and particularly appreciated during movie nights. Amplification is handled by Crown CDi2300 amplifiers, providing robust and reliable power with seamless integration into the PA system via built-in JBL presets.
“The AMX Jetpack gives you high-end performance without the high price, it was straightforward to install and has really made things simpler for the school.”
But perhaps the biggest win? Jetpack’s built-in scheduling capability, which automatically powers down the system when it’s not in use – increasing the life of the projector, saving energy and sparing calls that the projector is still on during holiday periods or weekends.
“You guys make dreams come true; I no longer have anxiety about trying to get the system to work for an assembly or hitting ‘go’ on the laptop and sound system at the same time to try to get the video and audio to sync for the kid’s movie nights!” laughs Anna. “The AMX Jetpack system has simplified and enhanced our audio-visual experience, and it’s amazing.”
From install to operation, the project ticked every box.
“The AMX Jetpack system has simplified and enhanced our audio-visual experience, it’s amazing.”
“The AMX Jetpack gives you high-end performance without the high price,” says Dan. “It was straightforward to install and has really made things simpler for the school. The response from everyone has been fantastic.”
The result is a future-ready hall that meets the school’s needs today and leaves room to grow tomorrow. For Otaua Primary, it’s simplified AV that just works, the way it should.
