Hughes Stadium, Talmadge L. Hill Field House receiving audiovisual systems from Daktronics

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Morgan State University Lighting Up Fan Experience At Campus Facilities With New Video Displays

BROOKINGS, S.D. – July 11, 2017 – Morgan State University has selected Daktronics (NASDAQ-DAKT) of Brookings, South Dakota, to design, manufacture and install new LED video displays and an audio system at their athletic facilities on campus in Baltimore, Maryland. Installation is scheduled for late summer to have everything making an impact on Bears fans this fall.

"We are excited to continue our longstanding partnership with Daktronics in order to enhance the game-day atmosphere at our athletic events," said Morgan State University Director of Athletics Edward Scott. "This project is the centerpiece of the facility enhancements that have taken place since my arrival in November. Our goal is to provide our student-athletes and fans with the first-class experience they deserve while assisting our coaches in their recruiting efforts."

The new end zone display at Hughes Stadium will measure 24 feet high by 30 feet wide featuring 15HD pixel layout for exceptional image quality and contrast with wide angle visibility bringing a great view and exciting experience to fans in every seat.

The two new end wall displays inside Talmadge L. Hill Field House will measure approximately 9.5 feet high by 16.5 feet wide and feature 10-millimeter line spacing for crisp, clear imagery during Bears basketball, volleyball and other events.

These main video displays will feature variable content zoning which allows them each to show one large image or to be divided into multiple zones to show any variety of live video, instant replays, up-to-the-minute statistics, graphics and animations, and sponsorship messages.

"We're excited to be a part of the video and audio upgrades at Hughes Stadium," said Charley Bocklet, Daktronics regional manager. "The installation is designed to optimize fan engagement and bring a fresh look to the facilities. We're sure the fans are going to love the large enhancement this brings to the stadium and the games. The video and LED scorer's tables being installed at Hill Field House will change that venue completely as well. The Daktronics team looks forward to bringing both of these venues to life. Mr. Scott and his staff at Morgan State have been a pleasure to work with and are committed to the fan experience."

A Sportsound® 2000HD audio system will be integrated into the video and scoring system to provide full-range sound reproduction while delivering clear and intelligible speech for a powerful audio experience for Bears fans

Four LED scorer's tables are included with the installation. They can be connected in any configuration to bring additional statistics and sponsorship opportunities to every event. Each display measures roughly 2 feet high by 9.5 feet high and feature 10-millimeter line spacing. Additionally, a fixed digit scoreboard will be installed at the arena to bring all the standard statistics and timing that fans expect at every event. .

Daktronics LED video and messaging display technology provides industry-leading environmental protection for a long lifetime with consistent performance and low power consumption, providing value and excitement for years to come.

About Morgan State University

As Maryland's Premier, Public Urban Research University, Morgan serves a multi-ethnic and multi-racial student body and seeks to ensure that the doors of higher education are opened as wide as possible to as many as possible. For more information on Morgan State University, visit www.morgan.edu

​About Daktronics

Daktronics helps its customers to impact their audiences throughout the world with large-format LED video displays, message displays, scoreboards, digital billboards, audio systems and control systems in sport, business and transportation applications. Founded in 1968 as a USA-based manufacturing company, Daktronics has grown into the world leader in audiovisual systems and implementation with offices around the globe. Discover more at www.daktronics.com.

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