K-State Athletics has announced that a new high-definition Panasonic center-hung video board, six additional LED displays, and state-of-the-art, innovative lighting and sound systems will be installed in Bramlage Coliseum this fall.
K-State Athletics is partnering with Wrightson, Johnson, Haddon and Williams, Inc. of Dallas, Texas on the project, which will begin later this summer and be completed in October.
“We are excited to announce these improvements to Bramlage Coliseum as we continue to provide The Best Fan Experience in the Big 12,” said Director of Athletics John Currie. “These additions will greatly enhance our gameday atmospher at Bramlage, which is already one of the best in the Big 12, and in all of college basketball.”
The focus of the nearly $2.4 million in enhancements will be the Panasonic center-hung 25′ x 18′ SMD LED videoboard, which will have a display more than four times larger than the existing videoboard in Bramlage Coliseum. The four-sided videoboard features a 6mm high-definition display on each face with a 5-foot upper ring and 2-foot, 4-inch lower ring for statistics, crowd engagement and sponsor integration.
Six additional 6mm LED displays will be installed above the seating on the north and south ends of the arena with three located above Sections 12-15 on the north end, and three above Section 24 to Section 1 on the south end. These displays will provide additional opportunities for crowd engagement, out of town scores, and sponsor integration. The total cost of the main video board and six LED displays will be $1.4 million.
In addition the system will be powered by Panasonic’s next generation of LED controller. Based on the same software that all major sports networks around the world use, this generates real-time graphics, and animation in true three-dimensional space. That creates dynamic presentations of statistics, graphics, and interactive features seen at any college venue.
The sound system in Bramlage Coliseum will be replaced with modern audio equipment, including nearly 100 total loudspeakers, and use the latest amplifier and digital signal sound processing with more than 200,000 watts of amplification. The increased speaker locations will provide for more distribution of sound, while also improving audio clarity throughout the arena. The project will be managed by Pro Media/UltraSound and cost $660,000.
The new LED lighting system will provide a more efficient and higher quality of output in the arena and allow for special effects during pregame introductions, special halftime shows, and recognitions. The project will be directed by Musco Lighting and cost approximately $300,000.
Funding for the upgrades will be made through general athletic department revenue without the aid of tax, tuition, or general university dollars.