New JMC Academy gets JBL solution
Published: ASIA
AUSTRALIA: The PA People recently supplied and installed a JBL VRX PA system, distributed by Jands, into the JMC Academy’s new purpose built three level campus in Ultimo, Sydney.
‘There are three VRX932LAP speakers as well as a VRX918SP subwoofer per side,’ revealed Brett Steele, project manager for The PA People. ‘As the auditorium ceiling is quite low, the sub is mounted in behind the three VRX932 boxes to maintain as much height as possible. The client wanted a system that was quite punchy and the VRX certainly delivers.’
Four JBL PRX612M speakers were provided for use as stage monitors and a BSS Soundweb London BLU-100 signal processor manages signals through the system.
‘We also installed a BSS Blu-10 programmable controller so that the college has a “simple mode” for when the auditorium is used as a lecture space as opposed to hosting musical events," explained Mr Steele. ‘The Blu-10 allows them to easily switch the system on and control a few inputs including the lectern microphone without the need of switching on the audio mixing console.’
Meanwhile, the lighting system utilises 24 channels of Jands WMX Dimmers, whilst a Jands WM Patch handles the cabling out to the lighting bar outlets.
‘We supplied an ETC Smartfade ML for lighting control as it was a cost effective and simple solution,’ Mr Steele added. ‘They have quite a straightforward analogue lighting set up in the space for the day to day needs of the college. The Smartfade was ideal for this situation and has the ability to control intelligent lighting when they are brought in for particular special events.’
Jands Theatre Projects supplied drapes, which are hung behind the stage to assist in improving the acoustics of the auditorium.
‘It's a very live room with a polished wooden floor, hard ceiling and hard walls,’ concluded Mr Steele. ‘The drapes behind the stage, together with the acoustic panelling the college installed around the walls, have really helped with the sound absorption and control of reverberation.’