Playing music, making announcements, playing commercials and jingles is essential in any stadium and multiple areas need different treatment. When it was time to upgrade their facilities, the technical team at the StubHub Centre chose Merging's Ovation Audio and Event Sequencer.
Removing the limitations of the previous cart type player proved a liberating experience for the team. Now different cues can be played in different areas at different volume and the ability to add a live DJ, CD or iPod playout and commentary to the regular program fits their needs perfectly. Installing Ovation has also removed the need for a separate mixer which results in a simpler and less expensive system but with far greater functionality. Future expansion is also possible by upgrading the Ovation to the more powerful Platinum pack that will add Scene Snapshots and enhanced mixing features.
An operator at the StubHub Centre made the following comment, "If you compare Ovation to our old Instant Replay System, it is like stepping from analogue to digital. The ability to manipulate your cues easily plus having the touch screen function makes it extremely easy to operate and to access stored sound bites. Being able to control your inputs (DJ, iPod, live microphones) directly in front of you from one work space is a major benefit."
(Jim Evans)
