The Parkstetten-based firm of TRE Professionelle Audiotechnik was responsible for the installation of the sound reinforcement system in the thoroughly renovated stadium. A complex task, since in addition to the low ambient temperatures inside the new hall, the architecture of the building made the high level of intelligibility demanded by the client a tricky objective to attain.
"The system we were asked to provide had to offer homogeneous and high-quality sound reinforcement as well as multiple input stations," says TRE managing director, Robert Ernst. "Furthermore, the complex had to be subdivided into discrete sound reinforcement segments."
With the help of simulation software, TRE's planners were able to determine the ideal loudspeaker configuration for the arena. "It became clear that loudspeakers from Dynacord and Electro-Voice were capable of outperforming their competitors by a wide margin, as well as offering far better value for money," reports Ernst.
To provide even coverage throughout the new complex, 89 Electro-Voice Sx600 loudspeakers were installed. These were powered by 12 Dynacord DSA amplifiers. "The acoustic properties and weatherproof cabinets of the Sx600 loudspeakers have already vindicated their selection in numerous similar venues," explains Ernst. "But our personal favourites in this installation are the powerful Dynacord amplifiers, which are remarkable for their compact format, low closed-circuit current and excellent audio characteristics."
The solution adopted in Inzell, as in many other modern sports stadiums and arenas worldwide, is a combined sound reinforcement (for musical material) and voice alarm system (for evacuation in case of emergency. The centrepiece of the digital evacuation and voice alarm system is the Dynacord Promatrix 4000.
Whilst inside the arena over 6,000 fans were celebrating Jenny Wolf's victory for the fourth year running in the 500-metre sprint, thousands more were following the event on a giant screen in the Party Zone outside. The sound reinforcement here was the responsibility of the Stubenberg-based audio firm of MSE-Tontechnik. An active three-way system had been installed, comprising Electro-Voice XLD281 line-array elements, flown Electro-Voice XS212 subwoofers and ground-stacked Electro-Voice Xsubs to reinforce the low frequencies. These were complemented by Xi1152A/64F loudspeakers for the near field.
(Jim Evans)
