The Daytona Infield sound reinforcement system was designed by a Bogen/Apogee professional design team, and engineered and installed by QuestCom Group, Inc. of Jacksonville, Florida. Scott Fenstermacher, president of QuestCom, stated: "Putting up a world-class sound system in seven months in multiple venues and then tying everything together was one the most challenging assignments that QuestCom has faced. There was no margin for error given the high profile nature of Daytona. The installation went flawlessly and the sound delivered by the Bogen and Apogee product is unmatched."
The Haskell Company of Jacksonville, Florida, one of the foremost design-build organizations in the U.S, was the general contractor for the Daytona Infield project. Bill Kilgannon, Haskell's construction manager for the project, said: "This project was the most challenging I've supported in my 25 years in the construction industry." The overall construction part of the project had a six-month timeframe for completion, while the entire sound system had to be installed in only three months, from wiring to testing.
Lloyd Chaisson, Bogen's executive vice president of sales and business development, said: "Daytona's new infield demonstrates that Bogen and Apogee remain the number one choice for demanding venues that require a total, integrated solution to sound reinforcement requirements. We were able to deliver a range of products that perform flawlessly in any setting and under any condition, from the upscale environs of the Daytona 500 Club to the demanding outdoor FanZone."
Ozzie Lawliss, Bogen's national sales manager, Telco Division, and point of contact for the Daytona installation, said, "Bogen's range and scope of products were perfectly suited for this world renowned facility. From our flagship public address solutions, Power Vector amplifiers, High-Fidelity Ceiling Speakers, to our state-of-the-art designed M-Class power amplifiers and high-fidelity, all-weather NEAR A-Series speakers, Bogen was able to provide the best solution for each Speedway requirement. And most notably, for the "big sound" requirements of the FanZone, our world-class Apogee AFI-Series fixed installation loudspeakers and CA-Series power amplifiers promise to deliver breathtaking sound, providing an incomparable fan experience."
(Sarah Rushton-Read)
