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Breaking down atmosphere solutions.

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Whether you're managing a large-scale operation or establishing a smaller, personalized solution, we have your needs covered. If you already have displays and video walls in place, worry not – we supply the captivating content needed to breathe life into your vision, crafting immersive and entertaining solutions. Should you be starting from scratch and looking to build a completely immersive or entertainment solution, rest assured, we're here to guide you through every step of the way.

Market Segments.

 

There are three main market segments.

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  1. Hospitality Market: Including but not limited to hotels, lobbies, bars, lounges, restaurants, casinos, resorts, and event spaces.

  2. Healthcare Market: Including but not limited to clinics, hospitals, waiting rooms, dental treatment rooms, medical spas, and private practices.

  3. Wellness & Spa Market: Relaxation rooms, wellness hotels, resorts, day spas, yoga studios, and meditation centers.

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In each of these markets, distinctive possibilities unfold for crafting immersive environments enriched with tailored atmosphere content. These immersive solutions are meticulously designed to elevate the customer experience within these dynamic settings.

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Content Libraries and Subscriptions.

 

The atmosphere content is available in multiple types films.

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  • Hospitality Subscriptions: The hospitality content packages currently offers a selection of at least 600 Live Music films and 150 Ambient (nature films with music) and Moods films. These packages provide approximately 80 hours of entertainment and relaxation. Purchase the Music Library, the Ambient & Moods Library or the Complete Library.

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  • Healthcare Subscriptions: Tailored for healthcare environments, this content package includes a minimum of 120 Immersive Nature Films featuring original nature sounds. This package provides approximately 30 hours of calming and restorative content. Enhance your experience with the complete package by including our Music Library. Elevate the ambiance of your venue and add a touch of entertainment that captivates your audience.​

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  • Wellness & Spa Market Subscriptions: The wellness & spa content package, similar to the healthcare package, comprises at least 120 Immersive Nature Films with original nature sounds, totaling 30 hours of content. This package provides approximately 30 hours of calming and restorative content. Enhance your experience with the complete package by including our Music Library. Elevate the ambiance of your venue and add a touch of entertainment that captivates your audience.

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Opt for the subscription plan that suits your needs, with options available for one, two, or three years. Enjoy uninterrupted access to our content library, as subscriptions automatically renew at the end of each term, ensuring a seamless and continuous experience.

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Content Library Formats.

 

The atmosphere content is available in two Ultra High Definition formats to accommodate diverse media installations:

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  1. - atmosphere UHD Single Screen: This format offers a resolution of 3840x2160 pixels and is suited for 16:9 displays, projectors or LED Walls.

  2. - atmosphere 4K Cinema Multi-Screen Format: With a resolution of 4320x1920 pixels, this format is designed for multi-screen installations in Cinema format, particularly for setups with four displays in portrait orientation. It is also compatible with 21:9 displays, projectors or LED Walls.

  3. - atmosphere 5K Cinema –– Displays with 5K resolution and 21:9 aspect ratio are excellent for our cinematic video playback. Whether you choose an 81" or a 105" display our nature films and live music will look amazing. 

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The appropriate format should be selected based on the type of media installation to ensure best quality.

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UHD 3840x2160 pixels - 16:9

55" displays to Video Walls

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4 screens - 21x9

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5K Single Display 5120 x 2160 - 21x9

Note, the physical dimension of four 50" displays setup in a 4x1 configuration (shown on left) are approximately 105", basically the same as a single 105" display (shown on right). Both solutions are great, but take a closer look at the comparison below.

​4x1 video wall

Hardware

  1. Four like video wall displays

  2. Adjustable rail type mounting system

  3. DataPath Video wall controller

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Installation

  1. Aline each display left to right, top to bottom and front to back. 

  2. Calibrate each display for color matching

  3. Configure DataPath based on displays

  4. Set bezel correction 

  5. Determine installation location of DataPath and cabling requirements

  6. Longer installation times

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Notes: Ideal when using displays 55 inches and larger.

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Single Display

Hardware

  1. Single display

  2. Single wall mount designed for display

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Installation

  1. Mount and level

  2. Simple color adjustments

  3. Additional people need for installation based on size and weight

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Notes: Simplifies installation. No vertical lines. 

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105" 21x9 5K Display –– Videos courtesy of atmosphere Media. 

System Components.

 

Note: Hardware is available for direct purchase or can be obtained through business leasing options, providing flexibility to suit your specific financial preferences.

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The selection of the Mac media player and cabling is contingent upon the positioning of the displays relative to the Mac, ensuring optimal functionality and seamless integration.

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  1. atmosphere Subscription

  2. Media Player(s)

    1. Mac mini bundle - recommended for a single display - mount behind display​

    2. Mac mini Bundle with control monitor - recommended when Mac mini is in a different location than the display(s)

    3. iMac bundle- recommended when iMac is in a different location than the display(s)

    4. Other Macs such as Mac Studio, Mac Pro, or MacBook Pro - contact us for details. 

  3. External storage drive to hold Film Libraries

  4. Display(s) - commercial displays are recommend

    1. UHD (4K) single display - 16x9 aspect ratio​

    2. 4K video wall (4x1) - 21x9 aspect ratio

    3. 21x9 aspect ratio displays up to 105"

    4. UHD (4K) traditional video wall - 16x9 aspect ratio

    5. Direct View LED video wall 16x9 or 21x9 aspect ratio

    6. Network of TVs on a coax network - 16x9 aspect ratio (720p to 1080p)

  5. Mounts for Displays / TVs

    1. Flat wall mount(s)​

    2. Tilt wall mount(s)

    3. Ceiling mounts(s)

    4. Video wall mount(s)

    5. Floor stand(s)

  6. Cabling 

    1. HDMI cable from Mac to display​

    2. HDMI cable from Mac to HDMI splitter, video matrix or display controller

    3. USB-C to HDMI adapter when Mac mini is connected to control monitor

    4. USB-C to HDMI adapter when iMac is used as media player - connect to video output

    5. 4k compatible HDMI to CAT5/6 ethernet transmitter(s) and receiver(s) - when transmitting over distance

  7. Display Controller(s)

    1. DataPath FX4 HDMI - use with 4x1 video wall​ when connecting displays to DataPath with 4 HDMI cables (HDMI cables sold separately)

    2. DataPath FX4 DisplayPort - use with 4x1 video wall​ when connecting displays to DataPath with 4 display port cables (DisplayPort cables sold separately)

  8. Optional wall mount for Mac mini - use when mounting the Mac mini behind the display

  9. Optional server rack and accessories

  10. ​Optional wall mount(s) for Mac mini and DataPath FX4 when mounting behind video wall(s)​

  11. Optional iPad - use to control atmosphere player software

  12. Optional USB-C to audio controller - use when connecting to Mac to pro audio system

  13. Optional audio soundbars

  14. Optional Philips Hue lighting - integrate color changing lights to complement the color of each film automatically

  15. Option DMX lighting controls - integrate your lighting system with the atmosphere software player

system components

System Types.

 

Note: One player can drive multiple displays or TVs, but if different content channels is to be viewed on different displays or TVs at the same time, multiple players will be needed to create multiple channels. 

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  1. - UHD Single Screen - one player, one channel, one screen

  2. - UHD Multi Screen - one player, one channel, multiple screens

  3. - UHD Multi Channel - multiple players, multiple channels, one screen or multiple screens

  4. - 4K Single Video Wall - one player, one channel, one video wall

  5. - 4K Multi Video Wall - one player, one channel, multiple video wall

  6. - 4K Multi Channel - multiple players, multiple channels, one video wall or multiple video walls

  7. - Up to 1080P TV network - one or multiple players, one or multiple channels, multiple TVs on coax network

  8. - Hybrid - combination of systems

Single Display Nut Setup

  • Display(s) of choice

    • UHD Professional Display and TVs (46“, 55”,65”,75” to X“) Video Walls, LED Walls and 5K 21x9 Displays.

  • Cabling

    • HDMI cable (between computer and displays)

    • HDMI over CAT6 / HDMI Distribution Matrix

  • Computer

    • Apple Mac Mini M2

      • Apple M2 8-Core CPU / 10-Core GPU

      • 8GBRam256 GB SSD storage 

      • Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 outputs 

      • USB 3 outputs and HDMI output

      • Gigabit Ethernet

      • Apple Magic Mouse - sold separately 

      • Apple Magic Keyboard - sold separately

      • Optional external control monitor - sold separately

    • Apple iMac 24"M3

      • Apple M3 chip with 8-core CPU and 10-core GPU

      • 8GB RAM

      • 256GB SSD - internal

      • Apple Magic Mouse

      • Apple Magic Keyboard

      • Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter with HDM

  • External Hard Drive

    • 4TB USB-C drive for atmosphere UHD Content - 3840x2160 pix (G-Drive or LaCie..)

  • (Optional) Apple iPad with atmosphere Controller App (optional)
    With the atmosphere Controller App all main functions of the atmosphere player can be remotely controlled with an iPad. The App “atmosphere controller” can be downloaded free of charge from the App Store.

  • Sound system

    • We recommend the use of a professional sound system or sound bar.

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Multiple Display Nuc Setup

  • 4 x Displays

    • HD or UHD professional displays (46“ to 95“) Samsung, LG, Philips, Sharp, etc. Compatible for large video and LED Walls.

  • Display Controller

    • Datapath FX4 HDMI

  • Cabling

    • USB C to Display Port 1.4 (between Apple computer and Datapath FX4) Moshi USB-C to DisplayPort (or comparable). 
      Please note: The cable must allow 4320x1920 pix.

    • 4 x HDMI cable (between Datapath FX4 and displays)

    • HDMI over CAT6 (between Apple computer and Datapath FX4)

  • Computer

    • Apple Mac Mini M2

      • Apple M2 8-Core CPU / 10-Core GPU

      • 8GBRam256 GB SSD storage 

      • Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 outputs 

      • USB 3 outputs and HDMI output

      • Gigabit Ethernet

      • Apple Magic Mouse - sold separately 

      • Apple Magic Keyboard - sold separately

      • Optional external control monitor - sold separately

    • Apple iMac 24"M3

      • Apple M3 chip with 8-core CPU and 10-core GPU

      • 8GB RAM

      • 256GB SSD - internal

      • Apple Magic Mouse

      • Apple Magic Keyboard

      • Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter with HDM

  • External Hard Drive

    • 4TB to 10Tb USB-C drive for atmosphere 4K Cinema Content - 4320x1920 pix (laCie, G-Drive.. or comparable)


  • (Optional) Apple iPad with atmosphere Controller App (optional)
    With the atmosphere Controller App all main functions of the atmosphere player can be remotely controlled with an iPad. The App “atmosphere controller” can be downloaded free of charge from the App Store.

  • Sound system

    • We recommend the use of a professional sound system or sound bar.

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