In a number of instances these will be connected to digital networks and monitored by QSC Audio Products, LLC proprietary DSP systems which will also provide full system control and loudspeaker protection.
QSC products featuring on the tenders for the building projects in the Chinese capital range from the high-powered PowerLight Series down to multi-channel and 70V line amps.
The specifications were prepared by a number of eminent consultants, design institutes and system integrators, while for the important National Stadium (and other venues at Olympic Green) the companies Boss AV System of Shanghai and Beijing Yi Mei He Audio Co were responsible.
"Throughout the whole tendering process there was a recognition of QSC's excellent reputation and brand recognition here in China," commented QSC's Asia Pacific sales manager, Alan Chang.
The centre piece is the new National Stadium, situated on 258,000sq.m at Olympic Green, where multiples of QSC CX two-channel amplifiers, with PowerLight switch-mode power supply, will power a system dedicated to providing coverage for a capacity crowd of 91,000 people (including temporary seating for 11,000).
Designed by celebrated Swiss architects Herzog & DeMeuron, in conjunction with the China Architecture Design Institute, the National Stadium will host all the track and field events as well as the football championships.
A total of 52 x QSC CX702 amplifiers will drive the public address system, supported by CX902's, CX502's and a CX302. Four CM16a network monitors, running on QSControl.net, are connected to the DataPort-equipped amplifiers, with each CM16a providing 16 channels of audio level control and amplifier management.
After the Games are complete, the stadium will host national and international sports events, as well as cultural and entertainment activities as an 80,000-capacity stadium.
Badminton and Rhythmic Gymnastics will be held in the new gymnasium at the Beijing University of Technology, with permanent seating for 5,800 (and an additional 1,700 temporary seats). Assigned to the public address system are 15 of QSC PLX 1804 1800W stereo amplifiers - part of the manufacturer's popular, compact PLX2 series.
(Jim Evans)
