South Gym Renovation Plan
Overview
Renovation of the South Gym into a fully functional multi-purpose space with modern AV capabilities and updated lighting. The space has an attached kitchen and serves a variety of uses:
- Weekdays: School gymnasium
- Evenings/Weekends: Youth events, weddings, funerals, breakfast/lunch/dinner events, meetings
Current State
- Lighting: Old fluorescent tube fixtures throughout the space
- AV: Existing equipment includes a MediaMatrix Xframe88 DSP with MM8802 I/O panel (being replaced by BLU-100s), Midas M32R mixer on a cart, Epson EB-730U ultra-short throw projector (205“ AFF) with motorized screen (bottom at 121.5“ AFF), 2x Danley SH69 speakers (197.5“ AFF), AMX/SVSi video path
- Room dimensions: 1228“ (102’4“) wide × 844“ (70’4“) deep × 225“ (18’9“) to ceiling rafters, 281“ (23’5“) to metal roof. Brick walls all around to 8’, then wood framing to ceiling. Ceiling trusses are 48“ (4’) high, 52“ edge-to-edge spacing.
- Control room: An old control room attached to the existing second floor protrudes into the gym ceiling space. It will be removed as part of the renovation, freeing up ceiling area (currently prevents two of the eight fluorescent lighting rows from running full-length).
- Scoreboard: Robomatic MPB200-1A (120VAC, 60Hz, 5A) — will not be retained
- Intercom/bell system: School intercom and automated bell system. 16 speakers currently installed (originally 21 — 5 missing need to be restored). Controller location, wiring path, and speaker model unknown.
- Security camera: One PoE IP camera on the southwest wall, Ethernet-fed (likely from above). Must be removed before renovation and reinstalled after — cable re-run is part of our network scope.
- Integration: Currently not connected to the main church AV infrastructure
Design Principles
- Independent with facility connectivity – the South Gym audio system is self-contained and does not join the facility’s Dante network. AMX provides control and the ability to receive audio/video from the Auditorium if needed in the future.
- Flexibility – the space must quickly adapt between use cases (school gym, events, weddings, youth nights)
- Simplicity – the system should be operable by volunteers with minimal training
- Reliability – equipment should be durable and suited to a gymnasium environment
Scope
In Scope
- AV system design and installation (audio, video, control)
- Lighting upgrade (replace fluorescent tubes with a modern solution)
- Network infrastructure to support AV and future facility integration
- Intercom/bell system — restore missing speakers and ensure adequate coverage for the post-renovation space
Out of Scope
- Structural or architectural changes
- HVAC or mechanical systems
Project Phases
| Phase | Description | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assessment | Document current equipment, room dimensions, electrical capacity |
| 2 | Design | Finalize AV and lighting designs, select equipment |
| 3 | Procurement | Order equipment and materials |
| 4 | Installation | Install lighting, AV, and network infrastructure |
| 5 | Commissioning | Test, tune, and train volunteers |
Related Documents
- Audio Plan – BLU-100 / M32R audio system
- Video Display Plan – projector (near-term) and LED displays (long-term)
- Control Plan – AMX control, presets, and overflow routing
- Networking Plan – switches, VLANs, and cabling
- Lighting Plan – SmartPack dimming and fixture upgrade
- Rack Plan – rack layout and power budget
- Electrical Plan – room power panel sizing and circuit requirements
- Equipment Reference – detailed specs for all equipment
Open Questions
- What electrical capacity is available from the main building service? (See Electrical Plan for new panel sizing.)
- What is the budget range?
- Will we be removing the radiative heading system with the new air handler? Will we be framing out the brick wall, or just putting drywall directly on it? (this affects whether anything we mount on the wall will be surface-mount, or will be flush-mount).
- Intercom/bell system: What controller/head-end drives the system, and where is it located? What is the existing speaker model? Where does the wiring enter the gym? What bell system will be used post-renovation — same system with restored speakers, or a new system entirely?