Samsung, a global leader in technology, has collaborated with KSCAPE, part of the K-array professional audio ecosystem, to transform the meeting room experience at the Samsung Display Experience Centre in Frankfurt. The result is a solution based around KSCAPE RAIL, which aims to eliminate the chaos of cables via integrated lighting and audio capabilities within a single dedicated product.

The inspiration for this project can be traced back to conversations between Kris Hogg, Head of Partnerships at Samsung, and Tom R�by, Global Sales and Marketing Manager at KSCAPE. �Kris and I shared a frustration with modern meeting room disorganisation and complexity. It was clear to us was that the productivity buzzkill caused by cable clutter and technological issues during video calls was a massive time and money drain to businesses,� explains R�by. �We started discussing how RAIL and Samsung could be used together to create an intelligent, elegant yet simplified meeting space�free from cables and with effortless plug-and-play connectivity.�

A key focus of this project was to challenge the existing norms of the meeting room experience. With the meeting space at Samsung�s Experience Centre due for a refresh, the opportunity presented itself to showcase a new take on an advanced meeting room experience.

Within the meeting space, two RAIL units with symmetric, tunable lighting are installed above the table. A Truffle-KTR25 subwoofer from K-array, positioned under the table, adds depth to the audio experience. A K-array Kommander-KA04 amplifier powers both RAIL and Truffle.

�RAIL takes the necessary components of a modern meeting space, clear audio and adjustable lighting, and puts them together into a form that eliminates excessive cabling and multiple control,� explains R�by. �Thanks to the integration of control plug-ins the tunable lighting and audio can be controlled through the AMX Muse controller, giving room occupants the ability to adjust the room ambience throughout the day.�

Samsung�s �The Wall� screen, composed of modular LED panels, is used at the front of the room, ideal for formal executive meetings. A Samsung Flip 85� screen at the back of the room is used for more informal, collaborative meeting needs. Video conferencing is through a Logitech Rally Plus system. AMX CTC Pro acts as the unifying control system for all room technology and provides users with a plug-and-play experience. The room controls can switch seamlessly between meeting mode and video conference mode, eliminating the need to adjust speakers or plug in additional devices or laptops.

�We�re pleased to partner with other technology manufacturers who share the same vision of simplified yet sophisticated meeting room technology,� says Hogg. �It was important to show the evolution and future of meeting rooms in this space. As part of this, removing the clutter and complexity at the table was a key factor in the design, making the room simple to use and understand. The addition of KSCAPE�s RAIL allowed us to include high-quality discrete audio and high-end lighting fixtures in one unit.�

�It�s important to understand that it is more than just products; any meeting room system needs to bring together all the components into a single easy-to-use entity. The relationships between all the partners we work with are critical to ensuring the best possible user experience,� continues Hogg. �KSCAPE, with its innovative design and integrated audio and lighting technology, plays a significant role in the success of this project.�

The collaboration at Samsung Frankfurt marks a significant step forward in reimagining meeting spaces, showcasing the shared commitment of Samsung and KSCAPE to delivering solutions that cater to the evolving needs of businesses worldwide.