Powering Broadcasting: Australian Radio Network Studio Electrical Fit-Out
commercial electrical design & construct
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Client: ARN
Location: 40 Mount Street, North Sydney
Project Type: Commercial Electrical Fit-Out
Completion Date: March, 2024
Value: $1,600,000.00
For ARN in 40 Mount Street North Sydney, Interior Electrics handled a complete electrical fit-out for their radio and media studios, incorporating advanced power systems and bespoke lighting to meet the needs of their dynamic broadcasting environment. Our solution ensured maximum efficiency and safety in this high-energy workspace.
Australian Radio Network Electrical Fit-out
The Australian Radio Network project comprised 2,000m² of office space and the construction of high-end broadcast facilities.
Broadcast & Production Facilities
The project contained On-Air Studios, Production Suites, News Booths, Podcast Studios, a Video Production Suite including an isolation control room, and a live stage area.
These world-class studio facilities required quality cabling and control solutions to be installed without compromising acoustic integrity while being robust, functional, and reliable. To this end, Interior Electrics worked closely with Graham Nicholas Project Managers/Studio Designers, QB Interiors Construction Manager/Builder, and the ARN engineering team.
Key Systems Installed
The systems required to complete this project were many and varied, some of which are listed below:
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Dynalite Lighting Control System with high-level interfacing to integrate specialist studio lighting utilizing DALI and DMX.
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Switchglass Control
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Organic Response
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Audio Visual
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Comprehensive High-Speed Data Network throughout, comprising:
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SIEMON Category 6A Solution
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SIEMON Category 6 Solution
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SIEMON OM4 Pre-Terminated Fibre Solution
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UPS Power Conditioning via 2 x 100 KVA VERTIV UPS units
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Main Switchboard (630 amp) integrating:
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Permanent on-site generator auto transfer
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Standby generator capability
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Integration of existing site switchboards (4)
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Mechanical services switchboard and associated CRAC units
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Essential services switchboards (2)
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Dedicated UPS switchboards (2)
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Marshalling Panel interfaced to Generator PLC control
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Broadcast Cabling to Aerial Array on the Roof, including:
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RU400-75 RF broadcast coaxial
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RU400-50 RF broadcast coaxial
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LDF5-50A 7/8” broadcast coaxial
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Recognition & Achievement
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The end product for the team involved was a prestigious award from the Master Builders Association.
“Interior Electrics transformed our studio with an exceptional electrical upgrade. The team understood the demands of our industry and delivered a solution that’s both practical and visually appealing. Their attention to detail and speed of service were invaluable, and we highly recommend their work.”
— ARN
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