GB Audio of Edinburgh won the contact to supply and install sound systems in these four spaces. The brief was to deliver consistent, high definition sound throughout the complex. To further complicate the requirements, each individual suite has the ability to divide into two independent spaces, meaning that the sound too would have to divide down and even operate in different directions if required. GB Audio achieved this by deploying a BSS Audio Soundweb DSP system controller, which offers instant recall of preset EQ and delay settings at the touch of a button. A total of 40 Shermann Audio loudspeakers were specified throughout, following a successful demonstration of the three-way R315W model.
To help achieve the required consistency, two new, smaller loudspeaker models were developed especially for this project, with different profiles to suit the architect's aesthetic considerations. To power the system, 20 Chameleon power amplifiers were specified for their sonic clarity and high damping factor, which gives them the ability to cope with extremely long cable lengths. Mixing is carried out via three Allen & Heath GL3300 consoles and portable playback racks contain Tascam CD, cassette and Minidisc sources.
(Lee Baldock)
