Cardiff Principality Stadium upgrades audio with Nexo
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“We’ve been involved in maintaining and upgrading the original system at the stadium for many years, and welcomed the opportunity to propose a new system which would both enhance the match day experience for fans and keep them safe with the clear intelligibility and uniform coverage of every seat necessary for effective public address and voice alarm functions,” comments PAI project manager Stuart Williams.
Designed in conjunction with the Nexo engineering support team and drawing on Nexo line array and point source technology, the main system at Principality Stadium comprises 18 arrays of eight Geo S1230 with 10 banks of three L18 subs and a delay line of 32 P12 and 12 P10 speakers. Pitch coverage is provided by a further four arrays of four Geo S1230 each, with under balconies on level 3 covered by 44 x P8s and VIP hospitality boxes around the stadium covered by 75 ID24s.
A total of 41 Nexo NXAMPMk2 powered TD controllers are spread across six amplifier rooms with a fibre ring connecting Dante and Q-LAN distribution networks, with remote control and monitoring from NEXO’s NeMo app together with system control and matrix routing from Q-SYS Core 610 processors. The Baldwin Boxall VIGIL3 integrates seamlessly for PAVA announcements and external sources are bridged into the system at locations including pitch side, the video studio and at the stadium bowl access area known as the Dragon’s Mouth.
“Anyone that’s been to a rugby international at Principality Stadium will know all about the unrivalled atmosphere created by Welsh supporters” states Mark Williams, Principality Stadium manager.
“The addition of a clear and powerful new Nexo sound system will enhance our renowned stadium experience, as well as helping keep the crowd safe throughout all of our world-class events, from major concerts to sporting events.
“Alongside the clarity of the sound, what’s particularly impressive is the coverage; from the back of every seating tier to the hospitality boxes and lounges, every seat in the stadium will get to experience the same outstanding sound this new system provides.”
Speaking on behalf of Nexo, sales and marketing director Gareth Collyer says:
“The team at PAI/Vaughan Sound has done a great job at Principality Stadium, and it’s good to see another national stadium ensuring crowd safety and enhancing the experience for fans.”
