System engineer Sergiy Zhytnikov reports: "Signal distribution around the field was achieved using Dante linked Lab.gruppen LM 26 and LM 44 Processors. A total of 14 of these units were deployed for the game. The use of fibre optic cabling to deliver both Dante audio and control remotely gave real benefit instead of using 2000m of analogue cabling which due to necessity was placed in cabling conduits at field level, along with every other kind of electrical cable imaginable."
Dante also solved the problem of signal degradation over long distances. Zhytnikov commented, "Using Dante on the Lab.gruppen platform is reliable, presents an easier control system is faster to connect and remove, and most importantly, delivers higher quality audio."
These sentiments were echoed by veteran FOH engineer Roger Lindsay who commented: "This was the cleanest audio distribution system we've ever used for an NFL game weekend."
(Jim Evans)
