Facebook Tweet Help Stories Hospitality Get set, go Share Tweet Help Innovative building techniques resulted in additional facilities for the Waitakere Stadium, built by Canam Construction Indoor basketball court with blue seating, and sound system boxes suspended in ceiling. The difficulties encountered when designing a stadium sound system are similar to those encountered by churches, halls and nightclubs. Problems are compounded however by extensive use of concrete and steel, as well as large open spaces. Planning a PA system to deliver clean sound throughout the Waitakere Stadium was aided by the use of computer-aided design.It's notoriously difficult to design PA systems for stadiums, says Grant Kirton, managing director of The PA People.The PA People have extensive experience designing large scale audio systems, including some of New Zealand's biggest projects such as Jade Stadium, Hawkes Bay Stadium, Yarrow Stadium in New Plymouth, Rotorua's International Stadium, Blenheim Stadium and the Waitakere Stadium."A lot of work must be completed before equipment is installed. It's imperative to minimise the effects of reverb, caused by sound colliding against hard surfaces, and maximise any acoustic properties of the space," says Kirton. View of central computer unit for sound system. The company made extensive use of 3D computer modelling to map the sound qualities of the stadium rooms. This enabled numerous designs to be considered before any expenditure was incurred.A computerised replica was created, and given to the developers long before construction began."The ability to accurately predict a sound system's performance in the stadium, before it is installed, saves a lot of time and trouble when working with clients nationwide," says Kirton.Component consideration resulted in the selection of EV horn-loaded speakers, which helped overcome the density of the space. Seating area in stadium with round tables, panels on ceiling, and sound system. For more information, contact The PA People, PO Box 19880, Christchurch, phone (03) 379 1484, fax (03) 379 1484. Email: info@papeople.co.nz. Website: www.papeople.co.nz.For more information about EVI speaker products visit the website: www.eviaudio.com.au. Story by: Trendsideas 25 Mar, 2005 Hospitality Trendsideas Home kitchen bathroom commercial design Latest Post Deep in the jungle 22 Dec, 2024 Mixing it up 22 Dec, 2024 Everyday opulence 15 Dec, 2024 We know the Specialists Related Book More Books > NZ2104 NZ2104 Read More Similar Stories