Lumberyard Arts Center Whole House Audio Solution
Cutting-edge wireless technology and intelligent audio design—creating a seamless, professional-grade sound solution for performers and patrons alike.
Full Coverage Antenna System: Power Without the Tower
Smart Indoor Installation
Achieving full radio tower performance without the physical structure, this innovative antenna system is mounted entirely indoors. This protects sensitive equipment from weather damage and eliminates lightning strike risks while maintaining exceptional signal coverage throughout downtown and beyond.
The system seamlessly integrates with existing infrastructure, utilizing low-loss coaxial cables to ensure pristine signal quality from antennas to equipment room. No compromises on performance, maximum protection for investment.
Comprehensive Coverage Area
- Downtown district extending to 8th and Grove
- Complete Sullivan Square coverage
- High Street coverage to 6th Street
- Full interior LAC connectivity
- Parade announcer position support
Antenna coverage area shown in green
Underground Gigabit Connection: Linking The LAC with Sullivan Square
Lumberyard Arts Center
Source audio from performances, readings, and exhibitions transmitted through hardwired gigabit+ connection.
Underground Infrastructure
Reliable, weatherproof gigabit+ connection ensures crystal-clear audio transmission between venues with zero interference.
Sullivan Square Rack
Receives and processes audio for downtown speaker array and stage PA system distribution.
This robust connection enables audio to flow from the Lumberyard Arts Center to Sullivan Square's downtown speaker array and stage PA system. The bidirectional capability means live stage performances at Sullivan Square can also be simulcast throughout the Arts Center—once a comprehensive speaker system is installed. This infrastructure creates endless possibilities for community engagement and cultural programming across venues.
Solving the Main Floor Audio Challenge
The Problem
The Arts Center's expansive main floor presents a classic acoustic challenge. Traditional floor-mounted PA systems create an impossible dilemma: front-row patrons suffer from excessive volume while those in the middle and rear struggle to hear clearly. Sound reflections and reverberations further reduce speech intelligibility, making performances difficult to enjoy throughout the space.
The Solution
Strategic overhead speaker placement eliminates this problem permanently. By mounting two to three speakers at measured intervals from front to back, we achieve even sound distribution across the entire venue. Every seat becomes premium, whether front row or back.
Poetry Readings
Crystal-clear spoken word delivery to every listener
Theater Productions
Dialogue reaches audiences with perfect clarity
Musical Performances
Balanced sound without overwhelming front sections
Acoustic Excellence: Ceiling-Mounted Speaker Array
Our solution for consistent, high-fidelity sound throughout the Arts Center relies on strategically placed, powerful yet discreet ceiling-mounted loudspeakers, ensuring every patron enjoys perfect audio clarity.
Electro-Voice EVU-2082/95 Loudspeakers
These robust, dual 8-inch loudspeakers deliver powerful, high-fidelity audio with exceptional clarity and broad 90x50 degree coverage. Ideal for the main gallery spaces, they ensure immersive sound for performances and events.
Tannoy VX 5.2 Dual-Concentric Speakers
Compact yet mighty, these dual 5-inch dual-concentric speakers provide precise, coherent sound. Perfect for focused audio delivery or discreet fill in more intimate zones like the East Room, they offer crisp vocal intelligibility.
Gallery Space: Art Meets Sound
Customized Audio Experiences
The gallery space transforms with ceiling-mounted speakers that become part of the artistic expression. Featured artists can curate their own soundscapes, making audio an integral component of their exhibitions. During artist receptions, wireless microphone systems enable clear communication with attendees throughout the gallery.
This flexible approach allows each exhibition to create its own atmosphere while maintaining professional audio quality. The wireless mic options—handheld or wearable lavalier—give artists freedom of movement while engaging with patrons.
Artist-Curated Audio
Custom soundscapes enhance each exhibition's unique vision and atmosphere
Reception Communication
Wireless mics ensure artists connect effectively with gallery visitors
East Room: Enhanced Learning Environment
Workshop Clarity
Ceiling-mounted speakers ensure instructors are heard clearly during hands-on workshops and demonstrations without raising their voice.
Class Sessions
Students in every corner of the East Room receive equal audio quality, improving comprehension and engagement during instruction.
Hands-Free Teaching
Wireless mic options allow instructors to move freely while demonstrating techniques or working with individual students.
One or two strategically placed speakers create an optimal learning environment where every participant can engage fully with the instructor's guidance, regardless of seating position. This investment in audio quality directly translates to better educational outcomes and more satisfying workshop experiences.
Shure Wireless Microphone System: Professional Flexibility
Handheld Microphone
Classic presentation style, perfect for stand mounting or hand-held use during performances and speaking engagements.
Lavalier Clip-On
Discreet belt pack with shirt-mounted mic provides hands-free operation for instructors and presenters requiring mobility.
Headset Microphone
Theater-grade over-ear design with belt pack delivers consistent audio quality during dynamic performances and productions.
"The versatility of the Shure system means every type of performance or presentation is supported with broadcast-quality audio capture."
The Magic Box: Symetrix Jupiter 12 Digital Processor
Sophisticated Yet Simple
The Symetrix Jupiter 12 is the intelligent heart of the entire audio system. While its capabilities are remarkably sophisticated—handling multiple microphone inputs, speaker outputs, and complex signal routing—its operation is elegantly simple for end users.
All mixing functions are pre-programmed into custom "scenes" that can be recalled with a single click through a web application or dedicated wall-mounted control buttons. This means complex audio configurations become one-touch solutions.
Professional Programming
Expert configuration creates custom scenes for each venue use case
One-Click Recall
Users simply select the appropriate scene from labeled wall switches or web interface
Automatic Routing
System configures all inputs, outputs, and processing without manual adjustment
Consistent Results
Every event sounds professional with zero technical expertise required
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