Dance Studio setup - Would this work?

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Yorkshirekid

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#208737 25-Feb-2017 16:53

I’m looking to setup a media server in a dance studio using the items in the diagram. I currently have all the hardware except the Mac Mini. I’m looking to get one from 2009 as they have a DVD player. The setup I have in mind is as per the diagram.

Constraints are:

Good sound
Ability to play DVD
Ability to switch/ fast fwd/back/pause to any dvd track or music file within seconds
Ability to switch from viewing video on the TV to music within seconds.
Wireless control

I can’t put the dance files on the Mac Mini as they are menued and this gets screwed up when copied to HDD. The teacher wants quick-fire access, minimal hardware and to remove all the clutter of current cables and ancient media equipment.

So, I’m looking for constructive advice from those here in a better position than I to decide if my plan is sound or sucks. Many thanks.

Dunnersfella

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#1726185 25-Feb-2017 17:13

A soundbar for a dance studio?

That um, would be a first.

My MacMini has a DVD drive and an HDMI cable, so just make sure you get the correct generation Mac to avoid extra adaptors / complexity.

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#1726210 25-Feb-2017 18:33

Dunnersfella:

A soundbar for a dance studio?

That um, would be a first. ...

How big is the dance studio?

Surely you need a real sound system?

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Yorkshirekid

193 posts

Master Geek

#1726238 25-Feb-2017 19:49

10m x 10m

Mate - you need to pull on your lycra and get down to the nearest dance school - lots have sound systems worthy of Home Theatre :-)

tangerz

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#1726258 25-Feb-2017 21:08

Yorkshirekid:

10m x 10m

Mate - you need to pull on your lycra and get down to the nearest dance school - lots have sound systems worthy of Home Theatre :-)

Pretty sure that's exactly what they meant! Your're proposing using a soundbar in a dance studio.... I very much doubt it's performance would be up to the task.

You would be better off looking for a sound system that's "worthy of Home Theatre" as that would be more likely to give you decent performance in a dance studio situation.

Yorkshirekid

193 posts

Master Geek

#1726338 26-Feb-2017 08:11

Thanks all but it I've alrready tried it with an iPod; it sounds great. I'll add Playbar and Sub later to boost the sound. We don't want a disco blasting out music and the system we have in mind will work.

But will the connection method (as per diagram), work - THIS is my question?

Thanks again.

Dunnersfella

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#1726433 26-Feb-2017 11:47

No - your diagram is stuffed too.

Why would you run an ethernet cable from a Soundbar to a computer?

Play 5's spread evenly around the room with the addition of a sub or two as require - probably.

But basically, 10 x 10 and people dancing / making noise etc equates to a PA system.

Maybe use a Sonos connect if you're hung up on Sonos, but really - not what I'd attempt.