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CTS deploys a complete JBL VTX Series system and a
full array of Martin RUSH fixtures to deliver tour-grade sound and lighting for
a wide range of performances and events
NASHVILLE,
Tenn.—Nashville-based audiovisual production company CTS recently updated the War
Memorial Auditorium with a complete sound and lighting solution by HARMAN
Professional Solutions, including a JBL Professional by HARMAN VTX Series
system and a full array of Martin by HARMAN RUSH fixtures. With
construction dating back to the 1920s, the historic building in downtown
Nashville hosts a diverse range of events, from major concert tours to weddings
to corporate seminars. The new HARMAN solution enables the War Memorial to
provide tour-grade sound and lighting for national music acts, and provides the
flexibility they need to accommodate any type of performance or event.
Over the course
of 90 years of operation, the building has never been equipped with a permanent
PA or lighting system. The auditorium’s historic architecture makes it very
difficult to load equipment in and out, since there is no loading dock and the
only doors to the facility are followed by multiple sets of stairs. In order to
save labor costs and reduce the strain on the staff, management made the
decision to install permanent audio and lighting systems.
“There were some
weight constraints due to the structure of the building, so we needed a
lightweight system that could deliver powerful output and maintain even
coverage throughout the venue,” said Mike Taylor, Vice President of CTS. “The VTX V20 system was the
perfect solution for the building, and it took away a lot of the constraints we
were facing. It’s lightweight and has more than enough power, plus it provides
true 110-degree horizontal coverage. With other products, we might have had to
add extra line arrays to get coverage.”
The
VTX Series system CTS deployed featured two main arrays of 9 VTX V20
loudspeakers and two ground stacks of 3 S28 subwoofers. The system also
included 4 SRX812 portable speakers for lower out fills, 4 VRX928 loudspeakers
for front fills, 2 F12 loudspeakers that were flown for out fills, 10 VTX M20
stage monitors and a VRX918S subwoofer for a drum sub. The entire system is
powered by 12 Crown I-Tech 4x3500HD power amplifiers. The CTS team relied on JBL HiQnet Performance Manager 2.1 software
to tune and configure the system.
“The War Memorial auditorium is a very
beautiful venue, but the acoustics were definitely difficult due to lots of
hard parallel surfaces,” said Jon Schwarz,
Audio Design and Production Manager at CTS. “The VTX system has extremely even
coverage on the horizontal plane, so there were less elements for us to tune.
The SMAART integration in Performance Manager 2.1 proved extremely useful, and
the entire installation was really smooth. From the flying hardware to the
amplifiers to the software within the system, it’s a very integrated and
turnkey system to deploy. From a functionality, power and affordability
standpoint, the JBL VTX line is a game-changer for the market.”
For lighting, War Memorial
wanted to install a permanent system that could be used to supplement national
touring acts, as well as meetings, theatre productions and other events. In
order to meet this goal, CTS deployed a full range of Martin RUSH fixtures,
including 8 RUSH MH7 Hybrid fixtures, 6 RUSH MH6 Wash fixtures, 10 RUSH PAR 2
RGBW Zoom LED fixtures, 4 RUSH MH4 Beam fixtures and a JEM Hazer Pro haze
machine.
“They needed a lighting system that could
be used for a wide range of events—from a national touring musical act to a
safety meeting,” said Taylor. “The RUSH line is incredibly versatile, and all
of the fixtures we chose are multi-functional, which gives them great value for
their investment.”
ABOUT HARMAN
HARMAN (harman.com) designs and engineers
connected products and solutions for automakers, consumers, and enterprises
worldwide, including connected car systems, audio and visual products,
enterprise automation solutions, and connected services. With leading brands
including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon®, Mark Levinson® and Revel®,
HARMAN is admired by audiophiles, musicians and the entertainment venues where
they perform around the world. More than 25 million automobiles on the road
today are equipped with HARMAN audio and connected car systems. The Company’s
software services power billions of mobile devices and systems that are
connected, integrated and secure across all platforms, from work and home to
car and mobile. HARMAN has a workforce of approximately 29,000 people across
the Americas, Europe, and Asia and reported sales of $6.9 billion during the 12
months ended June 30, 2016. The Company’s shares are traded on the New York
Stock Exchange under the symbol NYSE:HAR.
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