Stunning, squared

01-05-2014 

In collaboration with French AV specialist Axians, Audipack has contributed to an absolutely stunning project. A newly constructed, 1500 meters long tunnel in Lyon, France, has been equipped with impressive projection technology, using state of the art edge blending. 

Dozens of Panasonic EX-16 and projectiondesign F32 projectors cast enormous, changing images along the entire interior of the tunnel. Besides the EX-16, Gobo projectors are used to show superb animations and impressions. All projector housings and mounting systems for these projectors were designed and manufactured by Audipack to very specific standards. The projectors should be able to run 24/7 at an output of 100 %. The housings and mounting systems should also keep the projector and the image stable enough in case the emergency ventilation system would be activated. 

The projector housings are mounted in clusters of six pieces, fixed to extra heavy duty 3D mounting heads under extreme projection angles. For safe and secure maintenance at six meters above floor level, the housings have automatic telescopic service systems for the projector, and filters that can be exchanged from the outside. 

All the design and development work for the housings and mounting systems was done in-house by Audipack, including strength and stress analysis. Also, Audipack designed the housings in such a way that they could be assembled consecutively. From the start of the design and development, Audipack needed only two and a half months to the delivery of the housings.

 

The tunnel in Lyon has been built specifically for pedestrians, cyclists and public transport buses.