Events spanning across various sectors, including trade shows and professional hockey, are handled by Metinteractive in Lake Tahoe.
The Tahoe Blue Event Center, located on the south shore of Lake Tahoe in Stateline, NV, has become a premier destination for events thanks in part to the comprehensive AV systems and technology solutions provided by Metinteractive. Owned by the Tahoe Douglas Visitors Authority and managed by Oak View Group, the facility boasts a 4,200-seat arena that can accommodate up to 5,500 people for various events.
Metinteractive's expertise in integrating advanced audio, video, and control systems has ensured a state-of-the-art experience for both event organisers and attendees. The company's contributions include:
- Custom Audio Systems: Metinteractive designed and installed high-fidelity sound systems tailored to the venue’s acoustics, ensuring clear, powerful audio throughout the event center.
- Video Displays and Projection: The company implemented large-format LED displays and high-resolution projection systems to deliver crisp visuals, enhancing presentations, live performances, and sporting events.
- Control and Automation: They integrated intuitive control systems that allow seamless management of lighting, audio, and video components from centralized interfaces, streamlining event setup and operation.
- Connectivity and Networking: Metinteractive equipped the center with robust networking infrastructure to support live streaming, broadcasting, and other digital needs, vital for modern event experiences.
The versatility of the Tahoe Blue Event Center was evident during its first year of operation, demonstrating its potential as a year-round destination. Metinteractive was commended for their willingness to help with customised situations, such as setting up and programming the scoreboard before the first youth hockey event.
Metinteractive's AV systems for the Tahoe Blue Event Center include IPTV distribution, TV displays, broadcast replay, cable systems, LED display, scoring systems, and a video production environment. The company partnered with Mitsubishi Electric for the LED displays and video production environment at the Tahoe Blue Event Center, installing the arena's main LED scoreboard and 360-degree ribbon board.
Oak View Group received training support from Metinteractive for the everyday usage of all equipment at the Tahoe Blue Event Center. Metinteractive was praised for their ability to adjust specifications to accommodate budgets without compromising on the quality of the technology.
The Tahoe Blue Event Center will be home to the Tahoe Knight Monsters ECHL professional minor league ice hockey team beginning with the 2024-25 season. Nick Dornford, an associate with WJHW, explained that the Tahoe Blue Event Center's AV systems were designed to be flexible and future-proof. The technology installed by Metinteractive at the Tahoe Blue Event Center is of a high level and can be easily expanded upon in the future.
The Tahoe Blue Event Center features more than 50,000 square feet of flexible meeting, convention, and exhibition space, making it an ideal venue for a wide range of events. With Metinteractive's AV solutions, the facility is well-equipped to deliver professional-grade audiovisual support for any event.
- The Tahoe Blue Event Center, in its first year of operation, showcased its versatility, particularly during the youth hockey events, thanks to the customized scoreboard setup and programming by Metinteractive.
- For the upcoming 2024-25 season, the Tahoe Blue Event Center will be home to the Tahoe Knight Monsters ECHL professional minor league ice hockey team, utilizing high-quality AV systems designed by Metinteractive, which were built to be flexible and future-proof.
- In addition to sports events, the Tahoe Blue Event Center offers a substantial 50,000 square feet of meeting, convention, and exhibition space, serving as an ideal venue for trade shows, featuring digital signage and advanced audiovisual systems provided by Metinteractive.
