After meeting the specification for a major upgrade in 2007, Orbital recently provided theatre manager Mark Diamond with new E8 and E12 enclosures for portable use.
The events team already operates a portable d&b Q7 rig, provided by Orbital Sales, powered by d&b D6 dual-channel amplifier - which serves their needs where high gain before feedback is required.
For the permanent sound installation, overseen by IVC, Orbital Sales met the specification for a flown, décor-matched stereo system, based around two tops and three subs per side, designed by d&b audiotechnik's John Taylor. This combination of Q1 speakers (with rotatable waveguide) is augmented with Q-SUBS.
The theatre also has a discreet overhead E0 system, evenly distributed over the audience amongst the audience microphones used to pick up laughter (and other responses). The ultra-compact cabinets provide a subtle boost without adding colouration to the transmission.
In addition the Radio Theatre has a further pair of Q-SUBS in its inventory for additional bottom end as required - while this summer Orbital also supplied d&b B2 subs and M2 monitors - which can either be used in permanent situ or to reinforce the portable rigs.
(Jim Evans)
