The historic concert hall, built in 1913 and panelled in cherry wood inlaid with ebony, can accommodate 1,160 people and specializes in classical music and spoken word performances through to blues and rock music. When the time came to upgrade its sound system, the major requirements were low weight, wide and controlled coverage and low visual impact.
Soundhouse installed a left/right system of eight Kivas and two Kilo low frequency extension units per side, driven by LA8 amplified controllers. "This system provides an appropriate sound coverage while remaining almost invisible in this historic environment," says Christoph zur Loye from Soundhouse. "It can be configured for floor and/or balcony coverage depending on the seating situation and number of visitors."
After installation, the sound team at the venue declared themselves very impressed with the sound performance and appearance of the rig. "The system is just right in size, appearance and its excellent scalability for the sophisticated ambience of the Max Littmann hall," says the venue's Ulf Seyring.
(Jim Evans)
