The R-Type provides the main FOH mixing facilities in the AIDAdiva's Theatrium, incorporating more than 3000sq.m of central entertainment area and stages over three decks, linked by an impressive open stairway. Comprising a giant glass and steel dome, the Theatrium plays host to up to five different shows a night across a wide range of production styles.
Hendrik Maassen comments: "We needed a highly flexible and capable solution that would deliver a top quality sound, reaching a lot of people in an architecturally and acoustically challenging space. We worked very closely with the acoustician to get the right sound, overcoming the problems with having so much glass, as well as catering for the open nature of the Theatrium and the dome at the top. We decided that a line array was the only real option, using the Meyer Sound M1D system, involving more than 100 cabinets on three different levels.
"In parallel, we wanted a top quality console, with Cadac representing the natural choice. With so many productions to set up before the launch, we needed a very flexible console, and with the R-Type/D16 combination, we were able to get everything working quickly."
(Jim Evans)
