Better Student Experience at Trine University
Trine University, located in Angola, Indiana, is a private, non-profit institution known for its commitment to innovation and student-centered learning. Seeking a trusted systems integrator, the university aimed to enhance two newly developed facilities with advanced audio-visual solutions.
Challenges
The university needed a trusted systems integrator to design and install cost-effective, high-performance AV systems and streaming capabilities for two multifunctional facilities without compromising on design intent, performance, or budget.
Solutions
New Era Technology delivered an integrated sound system for the Thunder Ice Arena and a comprehensive AV and live streaming infrastructure for the MTI Center. The latter was designed to be intuitive, allowing even non-technical users to operate the broadcast system confidently, transforming media delivery across campus.
Results
The AV upgrades created dynamic, community-focused spaces and enabled the launch of the Trine Broadcasting Network, giving students hands-on experience with industry-standard media technology and better preparing them for future careers.
Enhancing Student Experience with AV Technology
The first, Thunder Ice Arena, is a NCAA- and ADA-compliant ice rink that required a robust, high-performance sound system along with remote streaming capabilities. The second, the MTI Center, a 74,840-square-foot hub for athletics and events, serves multiple programs including basketball, bowling, E-sports, and fitness, as well as alumni and academic functions. Each facility demanded customised, future-ready solutions to support a broad range of campus needs.
Delivering High-Quality, Scalable AV for Complex Campus Venues
Trine University needed to identify a partner capable of delivering scalable, high-quality AV and streaming solutions for two complex and multifunctional facilities without compromising on design intent, performance, or budget.
The university partnered with New Era Technology to deliver integrated AV systems tailored to each venue. This included a full-featured sound system at Thunder Ice Arena and comprehensive AV and streaming infrastructure at the MTI Center, executed under tight timelines and aligned with institutional goals.
Custom AV Systems and Intuitive Streaming Platforms
New Era assembled a multidisciplinary team to translate Trine’s vision from early-stage concepts into executable plans. Through collaborative planning sessions and on-site evaluations, New Era’s Technology AV integration ensured the technology would serve both student users and university operations long term. Of particular importance was the MTI Center’s live streaming platform, which was designed for intuitive operation, allowing even non-technical users to confidently manage broadcasts.
Dynamic Facilities and Real-World Student Opportunities
The successful implementation has transformed both the Thunder Ice Arena sound system and the MTI Center AV streaming facilities into dynamic, community-focused spaces. The live streaming system, in particular, has become a cornerstone of campus engagement. Leveraging New Era’s design, Trine launched the Trine Broadcasting Network; an initiative integrated directly into the university’s Communications curriculum. Students now gain practical experience operating industry-standard equipment, better preparing them for careers in media, sports, and technology. The partnership not only met the technical requirements but also created an Intuitive streaming platform for campus users, as well as an enduring academic asset aligned with Trine’s long-term mission.
Frequently Asked Questions
Universities can install tailored audio systems for large venues and comprehensive AV plus streaming platforms for multifunctional centres. At Trine University, New Era Technology delivered both a robust arena sound system and a live streaming infrastructure suited to sports, events, and educational broadcasting.
Well-designed AV systems can become part of academic programs, providing students with hands-on experience using technology directly tied to industry standards. The live streaming system at the MTI Center became integrated into Trine’s Communications curriculum, enhancing students’ readiness for media and technology careers.
Let’s Build What’s Next—Together
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