"The input end of the show is relatively simple - a DVD player providing four channels of audio along with timecode," says Scott Chester of CBC. "The steep and deep shape of the venue and noise restrictions outside means a balance of complete, controlled vertical and horizontal coverage and intelligibility is essential - something the zoo felt the programme was lacking last year. The XLD is proving the ideal solution."
Arrays of seven XLD are flown each side, each over two ground-stacked X-subs for low-end support. EV CP4000S amplifiers handle the power, Dx38 the processing. "This whole system is so easy to set up: the flying hardware is great and the boxes sound superb with minimal tweaking - amazing definition and coverage. XLD is a lot of loudspeaker in a small package. I attended the show preview, which was attended by the zoo executives. They were all very happy with the sound."
(Jim Evans)
