Nov. 30, 2009
Stony Brook, N.Y. -
Stony Brook University recently chose Daktronics Inc. (Nasdaq-DAKT) of Brookings, S.D. to design, manufacture and install a new light emitting diode (LED) video and scoring system at Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium. In addition to serving as the home of the Seawolves football, men’s and women’s lacrosse and men’s and women’s soccer teams, LaValle Stadium will also serve as the host venue for the 2010 NCAA Men's Lacrosse Quarterfinals and the 2011 NCAA Women's Lacrosse Championship, which will include the semifinals and national championship game. The new system has been completely installed and includes the video board, two scoreboards and a new sound system.
"The new video display and two new scoreboards are exciting additions to LaValle stadium," said Jim Fiore, Stony Brook University Director of Athletics. "Our fans' experience will be greatly enhanced as a result of these impressive upgrades. As the recognized leader in this industry, Daktronics was phenomenal in guiding us through the installation process and then in training our staff to best utilize all of the capabilities of this new system. We are thrilled to make these enhancements to one of the top athletics venues in the Northeast."
The 16mm LED video display measures nearly 20 feet high by almost 50 feet wide. The display offers Stony Brook fans ultra-wide viewing angles, increased contrast with deeper blacks and more vibrant colors and world-class video processing for improved image quality. When not showing live video, the display can be used to show dazzling graphics, animations, instant replays, up-to-the-minute statistics and prerecorded advertisements.
In addition to the state-of-the-art video board, two new scoreboards were also part of the Stony Brook project. One scoreboard, which measures eight feet high by 32 feet wide, sits underneath the primary display at the north end of the stadium. The auxiliary scoreboard on the south end of the stadium measures eight feet high by 25 feet wide and will assist in keeping fans informed and into the game.
A Sportsound® 1500HD sound system was also installed in LaValle Stadium. Combined with the scoreboard and video display options, Sportsound® systems deliver pounding bass energy, smooth mid and high range frequencies and high impact entertainment. This system ensures excellent sound projection, clear and intelligible speech and a powerful audio experience for Stony Brook fans.
About Daktronics
Daktronics has strong leadership positions in, and is the world’s largest supplier of, large screen video displays, electronic scoreboards, computer-programmable displays, digital billboards, and control systems. The company excels in the control of large display systems, including those that require integration of multiple complex displays showing real-time information, graphics, animation and video. Daktronics designs, manufactures, markets and services display systems for customers around the world, in sport, business and transportation applications. For more information, visit the company’s World Wide Web site at: http://www.daktronics.com, e-mail the company at sales@daktronics.com, call (605) 692-0200 or toll-free (800) 325-8766 in the United States or write to the company at 331 32nd Ave. PO Box 5128 Brookings, S.D. 57006-5128.
