Used for a wide range of functions - from university exams and graduation ceremonies, through to conferences, weddings, funerals and presentations - the hall's architecture is marvellous to look at, but the hard surfaces don't lend themselves to good acoustics.
When pro audio distributor Audio Telex was approached by the University to improve the hall's audio facilities, EASE modelling and an on-site demonstration proved that replacement of the existing loudspeakers with Turbosound QLight enclosures would be the optimum solution.
Installed by the Adelaide branch of AV Central, the new system features two main loudspeakers, two delays and two balcony delays, all from the Turbosound QLight range which have been custom-coloured to blend with the hall's decor.
The main speakers are compact 3-way TQ-445s, the delay speakers are TQ-310s and the balcony speakers are TQ-308s. All are powered by a combination of Lab.gruppen fP Series and iP Series amplifiers. The system is processed by a MediaMatrix X-Frame88 and can run in 'live' mode with an external mixing console or in 'presentation' mode where the system is controlled by a touch screen.
Since its installation, the University has pronounced itself very pleased with the system - indeed the success of the Bonython Hall loudspeakers has led directly to a second Turbosound system being installed as part of a major ongoing refurbishment to another of the University's venues, the Union Hall theatre.
(Jim Evans)
