Montana’s very first library gets even smarter after an upgrade that included LEA’s Connect Series amplifiers featuring our cloud-based control system.
With over 150 years of serving the community in the books, the Lewis and Clark Library found they needed to start a new chapter in their audio visual services in order to meet the evolving needs of their employees and patrons. The Library turned to Montana Pro Audio to help design a system that would blend seamlessly with their space and offer increased efficiency.
The Spec:
🏢Venue: Lewis & Clark Library | Helena, Montana
👷Integrator: Aaron Fisher | Montana Pro Audio
🎶Audio Spaces: Building wide, AV meeting room
Lewis & Clark Library situated in Helena, Montana, opened its doors in 1868. While the library has moved location since its founding, it has remained a prominent historical institution in the state. Looking to serve the community in new ways, Lewis & Clark organized a survey of local residents to gauge what new services would be most beneficial. At the top of the list was a new AV system.
Lewis & Clark Library situated in Helena, Montana, opened its doors in 1868. While the library has moved location since its founding, it has remained a prominent historical institution in the state. Looking to serve the community in new ways, the library organized a survey of local residents to gauge what new services would be most beneficial. At the top of the list was a new AV system.
The Library turned to Aaron Fisher, Business Development and Production Manager, and Ryan Johnston, Director of Integrations, at Montana Pro Audio to help with the project.
“The small form factor, the sleek, efficient look, and the well thought out design were all factors in our choice to use LEA Connect Series amplifiers for this job”, commented Johnston. “One of my favorite things about the design of the amps is that there are no controls on the front panel of the amplifier, so I don’t have to worry about anyone changing amplifier settings.”
Another element of LEA Professional’s grounding technology utilized on this project was the free Cloud platform which gives system integrators like Montana Pro Audio more powerful, reliable, and secure remote monitoring and control capabilities when used with the Connect Series of IoT-Enabled professional amplifiers.
“Montana is such a large state, so a cloud-based amplifier is a huge deal for us,” added Aaron Fisher, Business Development and Production Manager at Montana Pro Audio. “Our company headquarters are in Butte, Montana and many of our clients are in other communities throughout the state, so we could have a multi-hour drive just to turn up the volume on a system. By adding the LEA Cloud to our service contracts, we enhance client satisfaction and streamline our operations.
Not only is the LEA Cloud Platform providing the library with the efficiency they desired, it was also improving life for the integrators at Montana Pro Audio.
The Conclusion
Working alongside Montana Pro Audio, LEA Connect Series amplifiers helped deliver a flexible, reliable solution for a complex, multi-zone library environment. We’re proud to support the Lewis & Clark Library as it continues serving its community for years to come.
Montana Pro Audio is a full-service professional sound, lighting, and video company based in Butte, Montana. Read the full Montana Pro Audio spotlight here for more about their business, challenges, and motivations.
