Project

Where Technology Meets Executive Excellence at the Marley Boardroom

Precision in every conversation. Clarity in every connection.

Project Brief

A Smarter Space for Executive Collaboration

The Marley Boardroom at Planetworld in Kramerville was designed to demonstrate what is possible when advanced audio, video and control technologies work together. The installation combines a Q-SYS integrated control and camera system, Shure ceiling array microphone technology and a 135-inch Leyard LED display to create a sophisticated executive meeting environment. More than a functional boardroom, the space serves as a live demonstration of enterprise-grade AV integration, showcasing how intelligent technology can support high-level communication and hybrid collaboration.

Challenge

Every Word Matters. Every Perspective Counts.

Executive meetings demand an environment where communication is clear, efficient and uninterrupted. The challenge was to create a boardroom that could support concise, high-level discussions while ensuring that every participant, whether seated in the room or joining remotely, remained fully engaged. Audio clarity was essential. Background noise and room reverberation needed to be managed without compromising speech intelligibility. Equally important was visual coverage. Remote participants needed to see who was speaking, with camera technology capable of capturing different perspectives throughout the room. The solution also needed to bring these technologies together through an intuitive, integrated system that would support collaboration without introducing unnecessary complexity.

Solution

Intelligent Technology. Seamless Collaboration.

At the centre of the Marley Boardroom is an integrated Q-SYS system that brings together camera technology, processing and Microsoft Teams Rooms capabilities. Five Q-SYS network cameras provide comprehensive visual coverage, including four NC-12x80 PTZ cameras with 12x optical zoom and one NC-90-G2 ePTZ camera. A Q-SYS Core Nano provides the processing foundation, while the Q-SYS UC Compute bundle supports the Microsoft Teams Rooms environment. Audio is captured through a Shure MXA925 ceiling array microphone, incorporating AI Denoiser and reverberation management capabilities to support clear speech during meetings. Completing the experience is a 135-inch Leyard VDS012 COB LED display with a fine 1.25mm pixel pitch, delivering a large-format visual platform for presentations and remote collaboration. Together, these technologies create a connected meeting environment built around clarity, control and communication.

Benefit

Clarity That Drives Better Conversations.

The Marley Boardroom demonstrates how integrated AV technology can support more effective executive collaboration. The multi-camera configuration provides comprehensive room coverage, helping remote participants follow conversations and remain connected to those speaking. Advanced audio processing supports clear communication, while the large-format Leyard display creates a visual focal point for presentations, shared content and video meetings. By bringing these technologies together through Q-SYS, the installation also demonstrates the value of a unified approach to room control and AV integration. The result is a professional meeting environment that supports focused discussions, seamless hybrid collaboration and confident decision-making. Because the best technology doesn't interrupt the conversation. It makes the conversation better.

Story

The Boardroom, Reimagined.

In today's connected business environment, the boardroom has become more than a place to meet. It is where ideas are challenged, strategies are developed and important decisions are made. With participants increasingly joining from different locations, the technology supporting these conversations needs to work harder than ever. At Planetworld's Kramerville premises, the Marley Boardroom was developed to demonstrate what a modern executive collaboration environment can achieve. The vision was to create a space where audio, video and control work together as one intelligent system. Q-SYS forms the foundation of the installation. A Core Nano, combined with Q-SYS UC Compute, supports the room's integrated AV environment and Microsoft Teams Rooms capabilities. Five network cameras, including four NC-12x80 PTZ cameras and an NC-90-G2 ePTZ camera, provide the visual coverage required for executive meetings. With multiple camera perspectives available, the system supports a more connected experience for participants joining remotely. But effective collaboration is about more than seeing the room. Every word needs to be heard. The Shure MXA925 ceiling array microphone brings advanced audio capture into the environment, with AI-driven noise reduction and reverberation management helping to maintain speech clarity. For the visual experience, a 135-inch Leyard VDS012 COB display creates a striking centrepiece. Its fine 1.25mm pixel pitch provides a detailed visual platform for presentations, shared content and video collaboration. The integration of these technologies transforms the Marley Boardroom into more than a meeting space. It becomes a working showcase of what intelligent AV integration can deliver. From camera coverage and audio clarity to display technology and room control, every element has been selected to support the demands of executive communication. The result is a boardroom where technology works together, so people can too.

Customer Profile

Project Partner

Planetworld | Bringing Global Innovation into Africa Planetworld is a South African distributor of premium audio, visual and integrated technology solutions, serving professional AV, systems integration and lifestyle markets. Based in Kramerville, Johannesburg, the company represents a portfolio of international technology brands and provides partners with access to advanced solutions, technical expertise and product demonstrations. The Marley Boardroom forms part of Planetworld's demonstration environment, showcasing integrated collaboration technology in a real-world application.

Technology

Brands Featured in This Project

LeyardQ-SYSShure

Intelligent Collaboration Solutions

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