INDIANOLA, MS — Bowen Technovation chose Furman’s PS-PRO II power conditioner/sequencers and AC-215 power conditioners for the B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center to protect components in the museum’s multimedia exhibits and enhance the AV experience for visitors. The 20,000-square-foot museum traces B.B. King’s roots in the Mississippi Delta to his rise to fame. It blends traditional artifacts from his 60-year career with graphics and interactive media to celebrate his legacy and the musical history of the Delta.
“For its exhibits, the B.B. King Museum incorporates a large number of audio and video servers, interactive computers, a sophisticated master show control system, and audio amplifiers,” said Jeff Norris, project manager for Bowen Technovation.
“To protect these sensitive components and ensure maximum performance, it was essential that the supplied power be filtered and corrected, and that all equipment be turned on and off in the correct order. To meet this need, we chose Furman’s PS-PRO II. Seven of the power conditioner/sequencers are wired to one central keyswitch, which automates the power up and power down daily,” Norris added.
The 20-A PS-PRO II contains six sequenced rear panel outlets to power up a rack full of equipment in a three-step delayed sequence and power equipment down by reversing the sequence. Five PS-PRO II units are located in the museum’s main equipment room, with one in the secondary equipment room and another in the theater’s roll-around cart, which is used by presenters and musical groups.
In addition, Furman’s AC-215 power conditioner is being used in the Guitar Studio interactive exhibit, which features Gibson guitars fitted with LED lights, allowing visitors to play along with B.B. while wearing headphones.
The AC-215 comes in a 1.75” x 5” x 8.5” design and weighs three pounds. The unit’s low profile makes it well-suited for mounting to the back of a flat-screen television, or anywhere that discreetly located remote power protection and purification are needed.
The PS-PRO II and AC-215 both offer Furman’s proprietary Series Multi-Stage Protection (SMP) for surge/spike protection; Extreme Voltage Shutdown (EVS) to protect equipment from extreme voltage conditions; and Linear Filtering Technology (LiFT) to reduce AC line noise.
“Since the opening of the museum, the Furman equipment has performed flawlessly; there have been no failures at all. Furthermore, the PS-PRO II and AC-215 have protected connected components from some major power-related damage,” said Norris.
For more information, please visit www.bowentechnovation.com and www.furmansound.com.
