Raleigh church adds Martin Audio WPC array
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Working closely with Edenton’s technical consultant Dave Clemmer, Matt Johnson, Wayne Sowder, Rick Null and Tobias Cannady of RMB installed WPC enclosures and SX212 subs powered by iKON amplifiers in Kerr Hall, a new 500-seat worship area on the second floor of the block long structure in downtown Raleigh.
As described by RMB president Cooper Cannady, “The system was designed for a site called The Gathering that measures 80ft. deep by 80ft. wide and holds a variety of events for the millennial audience, which required a very aggressive sound system for the electric ‘praise’ bands.
“The church opted for WPC because the control and directivity to avoid splash off the walls and other undue reflections with a system that definitely fit in their budget. So, we installed four WPC cabinets per side focused on the audience area to avoid the rear wall. The two SX218 subs per side are ground-stacked under the WPCs that are out of foot traffic while close to the front. The iK42 amps are remarkably efficient and sound very good. Resolution is two boxes per channel with two iK42’s on the hang and one dedicated to the subs.
“In addition to accurate and powerful music reproduction,” Cooper concludes, “speech is so smooth you don’t even think you’re listening to a sound system and noise rejection on stage is really good. Best of all, the staff is tremendously happy with Martin Audio speakers in general and now more excited with WPC. They all love the Martin Audio signature sound.”
In addition to the WPC boxes, SX212 subs and iK42 amps, the setup includes a Midas M32 FOH mixer with a DL32 16-channel digital stage box in a house right position about 75 ft. out from the stage.
(Jim Evans)
