"Because of the show's format, our main consideration was the seating arrangement and how to make the loop system work most effectively with it," says Scanaudio's Dee Couchman. "There is also the pre-show area which has the second loop system running a different programme, so we had to ensure there was no crossover. Ampetronic systems are designed so that the field strength falls off rapidly outside the actual area to be covered, so that was achieved fairly easily."p>Scanaudio has also installed Ampetronic low spill loop systems at the Tower of London, in two adjacent basement rooms used as a lecture room and interactive workspace. Each system is driven via a pair of ILD 252,s linked with an SP5 phase shift unit. The audio source signals are controlled via a BSS 9088ii Soundweb with radio and wired microphones, plus inputs for a range of audio sources.
"Because it's a training/study type environment and used for a range of purposes, the audio system is much more multi-functional than the British Museum installation", says Couchman. "But that's why we've worked with Ampetronic for the past 15 years. They're the only company that comes up with solutions for complex systems and the equipment is extremely reliable. There are cheaper systems available, but Ampetronic's are by far the best."
(Sarah Rushton-Read)
