VBH’s Brand and PR Manager, Kaitlin Hawthorne, says, “Pivot provides a modern and intuitive user interface for the control of the onboard AV and cabin environment systems with a strong focus on the ultimate user experience. It’s built on a native iOS platform and therefore supports iPads, iPhones and iPod touch devices. It has advanced ‘follow me’ functions and Electronic Technical Officer controls and can be personalised to suit.”
“Pulse is also customisable and allows for easy playing of favourite television shows, movies, and music. You can also upload photos and home movies to watch on the same platform. Our content and connectivity team works to check all global packages to ensure you never miss a major television event, no matter where the vessel is. Pivot and Pulse work together but can also work with a plethora of third party programmes.”
“We have also installed our first Apple crew watch system which combines VBH Pivot with the convenience of wearable tech. The system offers everything from discreetly calling a crew member and alerting crew when guests are awake, to enabling guests to control the lighting, curtains and entertainment systems from their Apple Watch.”
With onboard entertainment such an important element in a superyacht’s specification, making the difference between an enjoyable experience and a truly memorable one, it seems wise to embrace the innovation on offer and to spend as much as the owner’s budget will allow. Think of it as an investment, after all the AV will be used day in day out for years, long after the cushion covers have been replaced and the carpets refitted. Bear in mind also to employ a tech-minded crew member who can troubleshoot issues, crucially in conjunction with remote support from the manufacturer and installer.
To finish, it’s always nice to hear of some of the more extravagant requests the experts have had to find solutions for.
“We were working on a great project for a large shipyard and were asked to provide a pure powerful sound in the swimming pool area, but there was no space to put the speakers,” says Videoworks Sara Stimilli. “Thanks to a Videoworks-conceived system, we were able to embed small transducers into the walls of the swimming pool, in aluminum, allowing the walls to create perfect sound without sacrificing space. Invisible technology in action.”
VMAG’s David Leone also has a stand-out anecdote, “We had one client who built a megayacht with the most sophisticated equipment available, with surround sound systems in each stateroom. After completion, he requested we tied a pillow speaker into the system so he could listen to the news as he slept.”
Phillip Pini from Crestron finishes, “In a recently sold project, the whole floor of the swimming pool is one big LED video wall - if the technology is available, anything is possible.”
VMAG
Lots of companies will promise you first class entertainment onboard, but very few actually deliver. VMAG promise to get it right, first time and every time with a price promise guarantee. VMAG offer installation of a consistent AV control system throughout the vessel by experienced programmers to provide a customised AV solution with quality programming that is in tune with your hardware. Consistent user interface graphics are used across the board for all equipment with the same font, size and colour for all buttons. Their in-depth knowledge of structured cabling that connects to the equipment gives you a system that is expandable and can be deployed across multiple processors. For more details Tel: +1 954 463 5910 or visit
www.vmag.cc
PRYMA HEADPHONES €550
www.pryma.com
SES MARINE
Ships Electronic Services (SES) is a provider of professional services in the supply, installation and maintenance of the world’s most advanced marine electronics systems. SES engineers are factory trained and have the experience of a wide range of leisure and commercial vessels which enables them to develop and install bridge controls, navigation, entertainment, communication and security systems that perform to the highest standards. With SES engineers offering 24/7 telephone support, the company is capable of handling service and installation throughout Europe. For more details Tel: +44 (0)1634 295500 or visit
www.ses-marine.com
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