During the design process, the decision was made to integrate a line array system in a left-right configuration at the Mary Stuart Rogers Theatre. "Until a few years ago, performance halls didn't always invest a lot of money in fixed systems," said Timothy Hart, principal, Media Systems Design Group. "The venues would typically rent equipment for different events, but the growth in touring circuits, combined with the desire to provide rider-friendly systems, led to many more venues installing larger, permanent audio systems. It's also a revenue-generating stream for the venues, because money isn't being spent on a rental system every time there's a show."
With these rider-friendly specifications in mind, Media Systems Design Group recommended Vertecline arrays for the Mary Stuart Rogers Theatre's front-of-house system. "We looked at a number of different line arrays, and Vertec has a wide acceptance in the industry, which was a primary concern," Hart said. "Additionally, JBL's in-house engineering support was very helpful in working with us on the design to ensure the products and configurations were ideal for the space."
The audio system at the Mary Stuart Rogers Theatre includes a left-right configuration of nine VT4888 midsize line array elements per side, along with two VT4882 midsize arrayable subwoofers per side. Crown I-Tech amplifiers power the system. The Foster Family Theatre features a left-right configuration of six JBL VRX932LA portable line arrays per side, with four stage-mounted VRX918S portable line array subwoofers.
(Jim Evans)
