Technomad supplied 35 Noho C loudspeakers as part of a multi-zone audio system designed and installed by systems integration firm Extended GM of Panama City.
The goal, according to Hernan Gonzalez O'Farrill, president of Extended GM, was to design a robust, user-friendly audio system that offered various coverage options for full or partial sound reinforcement depending on the event. O'Farrill and his team conducted a venue-wide analysis in advance of equipment selection, collecting the necessary calculations to ensure uniform sound through the venue.
"We needed a loudspeaker that offered wide dispersion without losing sound pressure, with the intent of establishing uniformity for each audio subsystem tied to the main headend," said O'Farrill. "The Technomad Noho offers excellent vertical and horizontal coverage, as well as outstanding sound pressure and power management. The audio quality for both voice and music is clear and impressive, and the Noho offers plenty of low-end response for music even without subwoofers."
O'Farrill also considered the open air design of the stadium prior to selecting equipment, which is what initially directed him to Technomad. The local climate is hot and humid year-round with rainy autumns. Temperatures routinely hover near 90 degrees Fahrenheit, with persistent humidity levels of 80 percent and more than 70 inches of annual rainfall.
"This stadium had specific requirements, so I needed a loudspeaker that had optimal sound quality and pressure as well as the capacity to resist the elements," he said. "Every speaker offers some element of component protection, but the Noho is a very tough loudspeaker that was durable in transportation - a good initial sign. Upon inspection it was clear the Noho was the same product the technical specifications promised. The sound quality and 120x120 degree coverage angle added to the surprise, delivering the robustness we needed while providing great sound to the bleachers."
(Jim Evans)
