According to Chess McKinney, director of project technologies Gaylord Entertainment, Lab.gruppen amplifiers were chosen based on the Swedish manufacturer's reputation for quality and reliability, as well as on the compact size and comprehensive remote monitoring features of the C Series. "Lab.gruppen offered a solution using multi-channel amps that saved considerable rack space. That became a key consideration as this project developed," he said.
The power amplification needs are extensive, with more than 1200 Tannoy CMS ceiling-mount and DI surface-mount loudspeakers installed. Additionally, the lounge system features high-powered club sounds from a hefty EAW system, while the exhibit hall utilises an extensive deployment of EAW 2394 loudspeakers. Digital processing and signal distribution is handled by 32 Media Matrix NION N3 units.
"This is a very large building, so we needed an amplifier system with very good remote control and status monitoring, which was available in Lab.gruppen's NomadLink," adds McKinney. "Also, Lab.gruppen worked with us to add password controls, which is critical for security when you're sharing network resources."
The hotel's sophisticated audio, video and associated control systems were designed by Ron Baker, a senior consultant at WJHW in Dallas, Texas. Engineering and systems integration was contracted to SPL Integrated Systems of Columbia, Maryland; on-site installation and wiring was handled by Nelson White Systems of Towson, Maryland.
(Jim Evans)
