Integrator Brad Schield installs a complete HARMAN audio
and lighting solution to provide exceptional sound quality, flexibility and ease-of
use for a broad range of performances
BERKELEY, Calif.—Brad C. Schield and Associates (BSA) recently designed and installed a
complete audio and lighting system by HARMAN Professional Solutions in Cornerstone,
a newly opened live music venue, restaurant and beer garden in Berkeley.
Cornerstone hosts performances
by local bands, tribute acts and national touring artists, including The
Offspring, Jefferson Starship, Third Eye Blind, George Clinton & Parliament
Funkadelic, and many more. In order to deliver an exceptional audio and visual
experience for both music fans and artists, Cornerstone owner Alex Popov hired BSA
to install a cutting-edge networked audio and lighting system for the
600-capacity venue. BSA selected a
complete networked HARMAN audio and lighting solution made up of JBL Professional
speakers, Crown amplifiers, AKG microphones, Soundcraft consoles, BSS and AMX audio
video control systems and Martin lighting fixtures for their professional performance, seamless
integration and intuitive operation.
“HARMAN is an industry leader
in innovative audio technology,” said Brad Schield. “They can provide me with a
complete solution from microphones and mixers to speakers and amps, and it all
works together seamlessly. I know I can shop one source, and there’s not going
to be a weak link in the chain. HARMAN has been doing this longer than anyone—it’s
an integrator’s dream.”
The audio system includes a
main hang of 18 JBL VT4886 line array speakers, 6 JBL VT4883 subwoofers in the
air, 4 JBL STX828S subwoofers built into the stage, and JBL SRX Series powered
speakers for stage monitors. JBL SCS8 speakers deliver full-range audio inside
the restaurant, while JBL AWC82 and JBL SB2210 speakers are installed in the
beer garden. The entire system is powered by Crown I-Tech Series amplifiers and
optimized by JBL V5 speaker presets. The system also includes a comprehensive
collection of AKG microphones to handle any live sound scenario. To ensure
maximum audio coverage in 13,000 square feet of venue space, BSA used JBL
VERTEC Line Array Calculator II software to meticulously map out speaker
placement and arrangement.
Plus Four Marketing commissioned,
supplied and tuned the HARMAN system at Cornerstone. By using a single
distributor and a complete HARMAN solution, BSA was able to streamline the
installation process and complete the project quickly and efficiently.
“The HARMAN system installed at
Cornerstone was near-perfect right out of the gate and needed very little EQ
adjustment,” said Keith Erickson, Tour Sound & Large Venue Specialist at
Plus Four Marketing. “The Soundcraft
consoles are set up with preset recalls that allow audio to flow from either
side of the venue. The audio is also synced with an AMX video system. The
entire system is networked via Dante, without copper cable. It makes it very
easy for the owner to operate the system. Plus, Alex was also able to use
HARMAN's Finance program, which allowed to him to purchase all of the equipment
he needed at one time. This made the installation much more streamlined and
efficient.”
Soundcraft Vi2000 and Si
Performer digital live mixing consoles not only provide unparalleled mixing power,
they can be linked together via built-in Dante and BLU link interfaces to
enable easy multi-track recording and flexible network routing options.
Utilizing the Dante network and a BSS BLU link-equipped eight-channel Crown
DC-I amplifier, audio can be routed to eight different zones throughout the
restaurant and outdoor beer garden. The Dante network allows audio to be
sourced from multiple locations in the facility. Separate shows can take place
simultaneously in the venue and beer garden, or audio from the main venue can
be routed to restaurant and outdoor patio, allowing guests to listen to the
live performance from anywhere in the facility.
BSA also installed a lighting
rig, consisting of 13 Martin RUSH MH6 CT and 4 Martin MH7 Hybrid fixtures.
Controlled by Martin M-PC software, the lighting rig has more than enough
flexibility for local acts and serves as a great foundation for touring acts that
bring their own lighting package.
“We have the flexibility to
provide a complete audio experience in every area of our space,” said Popov.
“The audio systems work together seamlessly. When we were researching the sound
system, we travelled to different venues around the country. I can’t think of a
single place we visited that sounds better than the HARMAN system we have at
Cornerstone. When The Offspring played here, they told us how great the room
sounded. They’ve played some of the biggest and best venues in the world, so
that was major validation of the HARMAN system. It was a great experience.”
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 services supporting the Internet
of Things. 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 50
million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and
connected car systems. Our 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 30,000 people across
the Americas, Europe, and Asia. In March
2017, HARMAN became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
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