A digital beating heart
The city of Mortsel has taken a major step in modernizing its council chamber. This central space, where the executive board meets weekly and where crucial discussions take place, has been equipped with a state-of-the-art, fully integrated audiovisual solution. The centerpiece of the upgrade is a spectacular 136-inch indoor LED wall.
The choice for a 136-inch indoor LED is no coincidence
This screen creates a seamless canvas without distracting edges. This is essential when displaying detailed city plans, budget overviews or complex legal documents. The high brightness ensures that the content is perfectly readable for everyone at the meeting table. No more technical friction — thanks to Microsoft Teams, the board has full control over this (video) setup.
Excellent audio and hybrid meeting functionality
To meet the demands of hybrid meetings — where in-room and remote participants communicate equally — Mortsel invested in a top-level audio system. For clear voice reproduction, Bose Panaray speakers were chosen. The sound is managed and optimized by a Biamp X400 DSP (Digital Signal Processor), which provides echo cancellation and consistent sound levels. Conversations at the table are captured by Biamp Parle tabletop microphones. These smart microphones focus on the speaker, minimizing background noise.
Logitech Rally camera captures every detail
For video calls, a Logitech Rally camera has been installed, known for its wide viewing angle and razor-sharp image quality. All of this runs on an MTR system (Microsoft Teams Rooms), integrating the council chamber into the city hall’s digital workspace.
Present with ease: Barco ClickShare
Sharing content from laptops or tablets is made simple with ClickShare. This wireless presentation system allows users to share a screen on the large LED wall with just one click, ensuring smooth transitions between presentations and a seamless flow of discussions.
A sustainable and future-proof move
With this audiovisual space, Mortsel demonstrates its commitment to smarter and more modern governance. The council chamber is now equipped to facilitate the most complex and hybrid meetings, making decision-making more transparent, faster, and more effective. The investment in this professional equipment is a sustainable step that improves the city’s service to its citizens and prepares the administration for a digital future.