Eastern Michigan Athletics
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New Scoreboard and Ribbon Boards Unveiled at The Convo
11/1/2012 10:00:00 AM | General
A high-definition center-hung video board was recently installed in the arena
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YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) — The Eastern Michigan University Convocation Center has recently received a major face-lift, as a YESCO four-sided ceiling hung display sign, featuring video boards on all four sides, was installed above center court in the arena, home of EMU's men's and women's basketball and volleyball teams.
“We are excited about the opportunity to enhance our fans' experience at basketball and volleyball games with the addition of the video boards in the Convocation Center,” said EMU Director of Athletics Dr. Derrick Gragg. “This is another significant step forward in the University's commitment to continued improvements to all of our campus facilities.”
The fixture will feature four 10MM full color video boards, with each board's active area measuring 15.7-foot wide by 11.5-foot tall. In addition, the system also features three ribbon displays on the west and east sides and under the scoreboard. The arena will also showcase an integrated light emitting diode (LED) courtside scorer's table.
The video screen system used in the new scoreboard represents the finest in new video display technology. It uses a unique product called Surface Mount Device (SMD), which packages three Light Emitting Diodes into an opaque wafer for best color representation and viewing angle. The SMD video screen technology represents the cutting-edge in the indoor video screen industry today.
The EMU display is produced by YESCO Electronics, LLC, a wholly owned division of Young Electric Sign Company, a 93-year-old display manufacturing firm based in Salt Lake City, Utah. The company became famous for its production of spectacular digital displays in Las Vegas, Nev. Currently, YESCO Electronics is the largest supplier of digital displays to the casino industry as well as the outdoor advertising industry. YESCO is the only manufacturer in the United States that designs, assembles, sells, installs, creates content for and services our displays all under one roof. YESCO has made true turn-key systems in the world of electronic displays a reality.
The new system is expected to be operational for the EMU volleyball teams home match on Thursday, Nov. 1.
About the Convocation Center
The Eastern Michigan University Convocation Center, in its 14th season as the crown jewel of EMU athletics, opened up a new era of excitement on the west campus of EMU in the fall of 1998. The state-of-the-art, $29-million facility is the result of a decade-long effort to improve and upgrade University facilities and followed closely the opening of the $41-million Bruce T. Halle Library on the main campus.
Since its opening, the Convocation Center has served as home court for the Eagles' men's and women's basketball and volleyball teams. The EMU wrestling team and women's gymnastics team have held several meets on the arena floor.
The Convocation Center has also served as the site for four Mid-American Conference Championships. EMU hosted the 2000 and 2007 MAC Gymnastics Championship and the 2002 and 2009 MAC Wrestling Championship. The arena has been the host site for four first-round MAC Women's Basketball Tournament games, four first-round MAC Volleyball Tournament games and two first-round games for the men's basketball squad.
Along with their commitment to EMU Athletics, the Convocation Center staff has brought some of the finest entertainers in the world to Ypsilanti. The Convo has hosted concerts by the Bob Seger, Jay-Z, Godsmack, Smashmouth, Ludacris, Bob Dillion, Toby Keith, Matchbox Twenty, Goo Goo Dolls, Dave Chapelle and John Mayer.
The Convocation Center is also the site for EMU's spring and winter commencement and many of the local high schools' graduation ceremonies.
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) — The Eastern Michigan University Convocation Center has recently received a major face-lift, as a YESCO four-sided ceiling hung display sign, featuring video boards on all four sides, was installed above center court in the arena, home of EMU's men's and women's basketball and volleyball teams.
“We are excited about the opportunity to enhance our fans' experience at basketball and volleyball games with the addition of the video boards in the Convocation Center,” said EMU Director of Athletics Dr. Derrick Gragg. “This is another significant step forward in the University's commitment to continued improvements to all of our campus facilities.”
The fixture will feature four 10MM full color video boards, with each board's active area measuring 15.7-foot wide by 11.5-foot tall. In addition, the system also features three ribbon displays on the west and east sides and under the scoreboard. The arena will also showcase an integrated light emitting diode (LED) courtside scorer's table.
The video screen system used in the new scoreboard represents the finest in new video display technology. It uses a unique product called Surface Mount Device (SMD), which packages three Light Emitting Diodes into an opaque wafer for best color representation and viewing angle. The SMD video screen technology represents the cutting-edge in the indoor video screen industry today.
The EMU display is produced by YESCO Electronics, LLC, a wholly owned division of Young Electric Sign Company, a 93-year-old display manufacturing firm based in Salt Lake City, Utah. The company became famous for its production of spectacular digital displays in Las Vegas, Nev. Currently, YESCO Electronics is the largest supplier of digital displays to the casino industry as well as the outdoor advertising industry. YESCO is the only manufacturer in the United States that designs, assembles, sells, installs, creates content for and services our displays all under one roof. YESCO has made true turn-key systems in the world of electronic displays a reality.
The new system is expected to be operational for the EMU volleyball teams home match on Thursday, Nov. 1.
About the Convocation Center
The Eastern Michigan University Convocation Center, in its 14th season as the crown jewel of EMU athletics, opened up a new era of excitement on the west campus of EMU in the fall of 1998. The state-of-the-art, $29-million facility is the result of a decade-long effort to improve and upgrade University facilities and followed closely the opening of the $41-million Bruce T. Halle Library on the main campus.
Since its opening, the Convocation Center has served as home court for the Eagles' men's and women's basketball and volleyball teams. The EMU wrestling team and women's gymnastics team have held several meets on the arena floor.
The Convocation Center has also served as the site for four Mid-American Conference Championships. EMU hosted the 2000 and 2007 MAC Gymnastics Championship and the 2002 and 2009 MAC Wrestling Championship. The arena has been the host site for four first-round MAC Women's Basketball Tournament games, four first-round MAC Volleyball Tournament games and two first-round games for the men's basketball squad.
Along with their commitment to EMU Athletics, the Convocation Center staff has brought some of the finest entertainers in the world to Ypsilanti. The Convo has hosted concerts by the Bob Seger, Jay-Z, Godsmack, Smashmouth, Ludacris, Bob Dillion, Toby Keith, Matchbox Twenty, Goo Goo Dolls, Dave Chapelle and John Mayer.
The Convocation Center is also the site for EMU's spring and winter commencement and many of the local high schools' graduation ceremonies.
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