The new purpose-built auditorium, with its raked seating, forms part of the new Engineering College block on Christ University's Kengeri campus, situated on the outskirts of Bangalore, and will support this faculty in hosting lectures, presentations and cultural events.
Included within Acoustic Control's system design is an L-R ceiling suspended ILA line array, consisting of five WL2082-i cabinets per side plus four 18-inch subwoofers, positioned under the stage within a masonry and concrete housing. On-stage sound is provided by four QSC HPR 112 powered stage monitors.
Powering the system are six QSC RMX5050 amplifiers, while loudspeaker management is via a pair of 2-in/8-out QSC SC28 system controllers and a 4-in/8-out processor.
Acoustic Control, who have designed a complete integrated solution (including full videoconferencing and 200kW of back-up power), as well as acting as acoustic consultant, have been providing solutions to the University for over 15 years.
Managing director, Sanjay Mudartha comments, "The compact size of the ILA, matched with the width of coverage, make this a perfect cost-effective solution. The system's 140° spread means there was no requirement for a centre cluster - coverage and intelligibility are excellent throughout the auditorium, and the client is delighted."
The auditorium's acoustics - including the QSC ILA modelling - were designed in EASE, ¬with alignment and tuning carried out using SMAART. The entire room automation functions under AMX control.
The project follows a previous Acoustic Control installation at Christ University, which saw the company supply and install a sound and lighting system for a larger 2,000-seat auditorium in 2005.
(Jim Evans)
