CGA Integration was asked to match these impeccable standards and provide a sound system to enhance live chamber and background music. The challenge was to ensure that none of the installation was visible and the listed ceiling was not touched in any way. Audio propagation is complicated by luxurious soft furnishings and long narrow shapes - so the equipment had to be chosen both carefully and respectively.
CGA's Chris Gunton explains: "CGA specialise in this type of installation, we accept that buildings of this nature need to be treated with respect and the sound system needs to enhance and be specified around the structure. We are proud to be associated with The Dorchester."
Custom Apogee speakers were the key to providing clear, even sound with ingenious positioning in existing ceiling features. Great care was taken to achieve intricate cabling routes that ensured zero visibility. Audio control and signal processing by media matrix mitigated impact of room shape, plus processor programming of varied musician positions. Sennheiser radio mics and aerials completed the invisible installation and operation.
CGA Integration Ltd are exhibiting at the Hotelympia exhibition in February at Excel. They are specialists in the integration of sound, light and video installations for both the architectural and entertainment industries.
(Chris Henry)
