Here’s How Extron Pulled off the Esports Supersonic Cup Summer Major 2024
Extron powered the Supersonic Cup Summer Major 2024, an esports tournament hosted by SPACEJUMP in Perth, Australia. The event brought together top gamers and esports enthusiasts for a dynamic competition that demanded flawless audiovisual performance. Extron’s cutting-edge AV solutions, including the MGP 641 xi multi-window processor, SMP 351 streaming media processor, and TLP Pro 1025T touchpanel control, delivered a high-quality experience for both on-site and remote audiences. The advanced system ensured smooth transitions, real-time video adjustments, and dual-resolution streaming to accommodate a range of devices and internet speeds, enhancing the viewing experience for thousands of fans.
“Extron’s products really helped elevate our production value, and we were incredibly happy with the results,” said Alyssa Boyer, Founder and Managing Director of SPACEJUMP. “We received great feedback from players and spectators alike, who were pleased with the improvements to the overall tournament experience.”
The event’s success demonstrates the critical role of reliable AV technology in esports. Extron’s solutions allowed for flexible, high-performance control and seamless streaming, making the fast-paced gameplay clear and engaging for all viewers. The collaboration between SPACEJUMP and Extron has set a new standard for esports event production, proving that cutting-edge AV technology is essential for delivering a memorable experience.
The event organizers’ primary goal for the AV system was to ensure seamless, high-definition audio and video for both streaming and display. It was critical that the output of the system be able to match the intensity and pace of the esports competition. The AV system also had to be able to accommodate the varied formats and resolutions of competition video throughout the tournament.
The Supersonic Cup’s success hinged on flawless audiovisual execution. Every frame, transition and audio cue had to be delivered with precision. Due to the unique demands of broadcasting a live esports event, they needed to design a flexible system that could support the real-time processing and high bandwidth output of the gaming systems. Reliability was a key factor for both the participants and the spectators.The event organizers’ primary goal for the AV system was to ensure seamless, high-definition audio and video for both streaming and display. It was critical that the output of the system be able to match the intensity and pace of the esports competition. The AV system also had to be able to accommodate the varied formats and resolutions of competition video throughout the tournament.
SPACEJUMP and Extron collaborated closely on the system design, leveraging Extron’s expertise in AV solutions. The flexibility of Extron’s MGP 641 xi multi-window processor combined with Extron Control allowed for fast, real-time adjustments and quick configuration changes for each segment of the event, from individual matches to the grand finale.
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