Extron announced that the University of Tennessee at Martin implemented an Extron-based system for its transformation of an underutilized campus computer store into a modernized esports room. The company said that the goal of the project was to create a flexible, budget-conscious environment to support educational interest in gaming and esports.

The employed system routes gameplay and other content to large displays around the room and supports versatile streaming and room operation. Extron said that its DTP CrossPoint 108 4K presentation matrix switcher was selected as the foundation for routing signals from multiple PCs, gaming consoles and streaming setups to outputs throughout the room.

An Extron TLP Pro 1220TG TouchLink Pro touchpanel works in tandem with the matrix switcher’s integrated control processor in an effort to provide intuitive AV system control. The system also features a DTP2 R 211 Receiver with audio de-embedding, which will work alongside an Extron MGP 641 xi Multi-Window Processor that is planned for integration as the system evolves, supporting an esports space designed for scalability.

“This room is just the beginning,” said Jace Williams, AV System Administrator at the university. “We are starting with an esports club with hopes to someday soon grow it into an esports team. The interest is already here and it’s an exciting time to be a part of this growing program.”