Rightway Audio Consultants, L-Acoustics distributor in China, has been in charge of the installation, and the installed L-Acoustics system consists of 14 ARCS - 4 SB218 - 8 dV-DOSC - 1 dV-SUB - 33 MTD Coaxials - 4 x 115XT HiQ - 32 x 8XT. The whole system is driven by LA8 and LA4 amplified controllers, providing an advanced and precise system drive and protection.
Inside the Theatre, more than 1,500 seats on three terraces and eight balconies overlook the 1,700-sq.m central stage. The acoustic reflector that covers the stage works with the canopy and walls to provide perfect sound effects. "The sound of tearing a piece of paper on the stage can be heard anywhere in the theatre" said general manager Zeng Ruoming. In front of the stage is an orchestra pool that can be elevated during the performance of operas and musicals. The huge movable platform and several hundred computer-controlled lamps allow for impressive stage effects.
With growing local demand for entertainment and art, Shenzhen is a highly valued market for the number one live performance supplier in China. The management of Poly Theatre prepared 11 shows for the first quarter of 2008. The schedule included Tibetan Riddle and Dynamic Yunnan by dancer Yang Liping, the ballets Swan Lake and Notre Dame de Paris, the musical Butterfly, and the Broadway blockbuster Cats.(Claire Beeson)
