The stadium is a multipurpose facility that currently seats 25,000 spectators and will be capable of being extended to 40,000 seats in the future. Metricon Stadium features an AFL oval that will also be capable of holding ICC cricket matches, concerts, festivals, IAAF athletics events and FIFA World Cup soccer matches.
The PA People opted for a tested formula that they have used in other stadiums designed around a variety of JBL speakers. The Stadium has grandstands around three-quarters of its perimeter with an open Northern end where the scoreboard is situated.
"We have 20 clusters to deal with the grandstand seated areas," says Brett Steele, installed systems manager for The PA People. "Each cluster comprises of three JBL AE series boxes with WRC weatherproofing. The AE range gives us plenty of options in both SPL capability and pattern so we can design a cluster of cabinets based on the architecture of the particular stadium, and the weatherproofing options available are essential in these applications."
One hundred JBL Control 29AV boxes are deployed for under-fill around the lower part of the ground whilst a further 40 JBL Control 29AV speakers are servicing the concourse area in the east and southern areas. Twelve JBL CBT 100j and 18 JBL CBT 50j speakers supply audio to the areas outside of the ground.
For the end zone where there is nowhere to hang clusters there are two JBL PD5212 WRX speakers with extreme weather protection.
A total of 78 JBL Control 24CTM and thirty-eight JBL Control 25T speakers are used as part of the fire evacuation system. The Front of House audio system is all driven by 24 Crown MA5000i amplifiers.
"For portable applications, we have a Soundcraft LX7ii console and a couple of JBL EON10G boxes for foldback," adds Stele. "We also have three Shure PSM900 IEM systems and five Shure ULXP radio mic systems."
(Jim Evans)
