THE VIKING AGE
Sioux Falls’ Augustana University is the first in South Dakota to offer ice hockey at the NCAA Division 1 level. To support this milestone, titled the Viking Bold campaign, the university built the Midco Arena, which includes 3100 seats, 12 suites, a club hospitality space and a Vikings apparel shop. ZTransform designed, installed and launched the venue’s entire media workflow technology, which encompassed cameras, rigging and lighting, replay systems, video mixers and audio suites in the production control room. The Midco Sports Network covers university events as well as local high-school matches, operating out of various studios across campus, as well as an OB truck, to provide live broadcasts and streams to fans. ZTransform linked the arena with Midco Sports Network’s locations, ensuring full coverage of Vikings hockey and other athletics. “ZTransform has future- proofed our systems so we can produce broadcast-quality content in-house, whether for sports or other events,” commented Luke Groth, associate athletic director for operations at Augustana University. “ZTransform was able to balance the needs of all our stakeholders, including sponsors, marketing and content creators.”
THE BIG HOUSE
Michigan Stadium, home of the University of Michigan’s college football team, underwent a multi-million-dollar project – led by Paul Haley, the lead audio- visual engineer at University of Michigan Athletics – to enhance its AV systems and elevate the game-day experience for spectators. Eastern Acoustic Works’ (EAW) Anya and Otto systems played a critical role in the audio upgrade. The university previously used EAW equipment in its Yost Ice Arena, though Michigan Stadium (the largest stadium in the United States, even larger than those
used by the NFL) required a different set- up. Both the Anya three-way full-range Adaptive Array Module and the Otto Adaptive subwoofer allow for precise sound control and high-quality audio, ensuring intelligibility throughout the 100,000+ capacity stadium. The venue’s new system, along with upgraded video boards, has transformed the atmosphere at football games. “The university’s commitment to delivering unparalleled audio-visual experiences to our fans is underscored by the integration of EAW technology,” said Haley.
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