Hamar,
Norway - Lindbak AS Gjovik has recently completed the installation of
an audio system for the new multi-purpose atrium of Storhamar High
School in Hamar, Norway. The large atrium will serve an important
function as a meeting point for teachers and students, as well as
providing a valuable new space for AV presentations, cultural and
educational events and open meetings.
Built between two existing main buildings and bounded by a lunch area
and library, the new atrium measures 25 by 35 meters and has a ceiling
height of 11 meters. “With such a ceiling height and with the reflective
surfaces of the atrium it was clear the best solution would be a high
quality line source column system,” said system designer Bjørn Fjeld of
Norsk Lydteknikk AS.
Supported by EASE analysis, Fjeld designed a system using Community
ENTASYS high performance loudspeakers. He explained, “To provide a
system that was truly full-range and multi-purpose we used ENT-FR
full-range and ENT-LF low frequency column line source loudspeakers left
and right, with a powerful Community VLF212 dual 12-inch subwoofer
providing LF extension and impact.”
Central to the system’s operation is a Symetrix Jupiter8. This acts
as an auto mixer for line inputs and for two wireless mics used with AV
presentations and open meetings. The system also serves cultural and
educational events, so two of the DSP mixer channels are set for
external live/fader inputs, leaving the DSP mixer acting only as a
speaker processor. The system is powered by Ecler DPA2000 amplifiers,
bridged for left, right and sub and delivering 1800W into each channel.
Andri Magnusson, the project manager at Lindbak AS, was pleased that
the final result was fully compliant in meeting the specification set by
the school. System designer Fjeld concluded, “The Symetrix provided the
simplicity and flexibility required and the ENTASYS loudspeakers met
the acoustic challenges. The sound quality, intelligibility and coverage
are excellent and the school now has a true multi-use space.”