ISE looked to enhance their cycle studio to benefit their whole community.
- Pro audio from Evoson
- FitboxVirtual content player
- Phillips video wall and screens
- HT equipment housing
- Shure instructor mic
- Tablet automated control (Android)
The vision
The Institute of Sport and Exercise (ISE) at the University of Dundee had a vision to enhance their member experience through a new state-of-the-art indoor cycling facility.
They hoped that by improving the member experience, they could improve membership across students on campus, alumni and the wider community. This included members participating in their Active Living exercise programmes, which aim to give a choice of fun and sociable opportunities to anyone over the age of 60.
The project
ISE wanted to create a competitive member experience, integrating smart bikes from Wattbike into their latest studio upgrade. The team were looking to introduce a professional audio visual solution as part of the upgrade to take their cycle studio classes to a new, immersive level.
The solution
We provided a complete audio visual solution to help the ISE realise their vision.
An impressive 2155mm wide by 1215mm tall video wall was installed in the cycle studio, complemented by two 49” Phillips screens. This ensured uninterrupted visibility around the studio, creating a more immersive experience.
The video wall was programmed, using FitboxVirtual, to display virtual content from Sufferfest. The additional screens were integrated with the Wattbike app, enabling participants’ performance data to be displayed, enhancing the competitive element of the studio.
For the audio solution, we combined legacy audio equipment with new Evoson speakers to deliver great sound while keeping to a reasonable budget to help maintain accessible fees.
To support ease of transition between classes and instructors, the whole solution is touch controlled from a personalised tablet installation.
The result
This was the first Wattbike competitive virtual class available in Scotland and was achieved by Hutchi integration of the available technologies within the cycle studio. We provided a new solution to the Scottish market, utilising and showcasing performance data from the Wattbike App through our integrated audio visual solutions.
“Our aim was to develop a state-of-the-art indoor cycling facility. Our partnership with Wattbike, SUF Cycling and Hutchi allowed us to recognise that goal, with the winners being all our customers here at the Institute of Sport & Exercise, (ISE), University of Dundee,”
Osla Allen | Exercise Programme Manager, ISE
Hutchi pioneer sophisticated systems for access control, audio-visual and lighting. We can integrate interactive screens, and create immersive sensory environments. We’ve developed contactless data card systems, and NFC digital passes. And we’ve shown our clients how fitness wearables can enhance the group class experience. Interested in enhancing your gym experience for your customers? Every project begins with a conversation. Talk to us today
