GRAND ARENA GRAND VIEW
POWERED BY LINDY
FROM CONTROL ROOM TO COURT – ALWAYS IN SYNC
Stage Sound & Light, a specialist in professional event technology, was entrusted with upgrading the visual infrastructure at the Grand Stand Arena in Rome’s iconic Foro Italico. With a seating capacity of 10,500 spectators, this arena is the second most important court at the complex and a key venue for the world-famous Internazionali BNL d’Italia tennis tournament, which takes place every May in Rome.
To enhance the fan experience, the arena required a high-performance solution to power two large LED walls and ensure immersive viewing from every seat. Together with Lindy’s professional connectivity expertise, Stage Sound & Light delivered a system that guarantees crystal-clear visuals, synchronised playback, and long-distance reliability — essential for flawless operation in such a prestigious sports venue.
THE CHALLENGE
The project required a system capable of managing a broadcast signal over long distances, linking an external control room to the Grand Stand Arena’s internal AV setup. The solution also had to support dual LED walls positioned on opposite sides of the court, ensuring spectators enjoyed a synchronised and consistent viewing experience from all angles.
With the arena hosting international tournaments under global attention, the installation needed to be exceptionally reliable, operating without interruptions or signal loss. Beyond performance, it had to be scalable and future-proof, able to serve the diverse events regularly staged at the Foro Italico.
LINDY’S SOLUTION
To address these requirements, Stage Sound & Light deployed a professional-grade (No. 38174) Lindy HDMI® 4K60 Extender with IR, RS232 & Audio over Fibre Optic. A 250 m fibre optic link carried the signal from the external control room into the stadium, where it was distributed to the first LED wall. The extender then created a seamless loop to the second wall, achieving precise synchronisation between both displays. By maintaining stable 4K performance without degradation, the Lindy solution provided the robustness and reliability essential for live international sporting events.
BRINGING EVERY SEAT CLOSER TO THE ACTION…
LINDY HDMI® 4K60 EXTENDER WITH IR, RS232 & AUDIO OVER FIBRE OPTIC – No. 38174
– 4K60 UHD (4:4:4) video quality for crystal-clear visuals
– Extends HDMI® up to 300m (multimode) or 1000m (single-mode) over LC fibre
– Bi-directional IR & RS-232 for full remote control
– Audio embedding/extraction with multi-channel support
– EDID management & transmitter loop-out for local monitoring
– HDCP 2.2/1.4 compliant for protected content
– Robust build with secure connections for reliable installations
“Lindy gave us the reliability and performance we needed to deliver a flawless experience to over 10,000 spectators.”
Michele Innocenzi, Owner at STAGE Sound & Light SNC
RESULTS & BENEFITS
The Lindy extender solution enabled stable 4K signal transmission over 250m of fibre, linking the external control room to two synchronised 6m × 3.5m LED walls. Throughout the Internazionali BNL d’Italia, the system delivered flawless, uninterrupted visuals to more than 10,500 spectators in the Grand Stand Arena. Despite the high demands of a live international tournament, the temporary setup operated with total reliability, ensuring every fan enjoyed a seamless viewing experience.
Quantitative Outcomes
Signal stability: Zero transmission errors across the 250m link.
Synchronized playback: Perfectly mirrored visuals on both LED walls.
Audience reach: Clear visibility for more than 10,000 fans in the arena.
Qualitative Outcomes
Reliability under pressure: Seamless performance at major events.
Enhanced experience: Clear views from every seat.
Trusted partnership: Proven Lindy reliability in live AV.
CONCLUSIONS & TAKEAWAYS
Project Success
The collaboration between Stage Sound & Light and Lindy delivered a world-class AV installation at the Grand Stand Arena. The solution highlights how reliable connectivity can transform spectator experiences at iconic sporting venues.
Industry Insight
As stadiums and arenas evolve to host increasingly global events, durable, high-performance AV connectivity is becoming essential to ensure smooth, high-quality audience engagement across every seat.
