Franklin-Springboro Public Library recently chose the AMX Jetpack 3×1 switching, transport and control AV bundle to enhance the library’s brand-new meeting rooms.
The Opportunity
In 2023, the Springboro branch undertook a major renovation project to overhaul its technological infrastructure. The initiative included the addition of a medium-sized conference room and large meeting room, enhancing the branch’s capacity for collaboration in the community.
The in-house technology team led by Chad Morris opted to install a complete HARMAN Professional AV system, consisting of JBL Professional COL Column and ceiling speakers designed around the AMX Jetpack, which was developed for small-to-medium meeting spaces.
The Solution
The AMX Jetpack provides simple-to-operate room controls, while offering multiple video inputs and enabling voice lift for clear communication with everyone in the space.
The JPK-1300 combines 4K60 4:2:0 HDMI and USB-C video switching and distance transport, room control, wallplate accessibility and audio amplification in a kit that requires zero programming.
It includes a three-input switching wallplate transmitter, a six-button keypad with volume control, and a multi-function receiver with built-in amplifier, USB signal pass-through, RS232 control, Relay, IR, mic/line input, line out, remote mute, audio de-embedding, USB-AUDIO, ARC function and CEC control.
Jetpack supports a wide range of classroom and meeting space applications and can be controlled through panel buttons, RS-232, Telnet, SSH, a Web GUI, and the Jetpack Manager application.
“With Jetpack, you can get a high-end product with cost-effective solutions. Libraries don’t have the budgets big companies do.”
The Impact
“The biggest wow factor with this project was how trouble free it was,” says Morris. “I’ve been an IT professional for 16 years and some projects present obstacles along the way. This one, for the most part was straightforward.
“During the installation, I had to contact the AMX engineer a few times with some basic questions, but they gave me all the information I needed. Overall, it went smoothly for a larger project. I am not an AV expert. I figure if I can do it, pretty much anybody can do it.”
“What staff and patrons like about it is that you just plug it in and it works. Its simplicity is what makes it great.”
Morris adds: “With Jetpack, you can get a high-end product with cost-effective solutions. Libraries don’t have the budgets big companies do. We need to deliver to the public good, top-of-the-line, cutting-edge technology – but without breaking the bank. Jetpack is the perfect solution for that.”
“The response to the Jetpack has been awesome. What staff and patrons like about it is that you just plug it in and it works. Its simplicity is what makes it great.”
