MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Audio Logic Systems, in partnership with the esteemed Guthrie Theater and supported by d&b audiotechnik, proudly announces the successful installation of a new Compact Cardioid Line Array (CCL) system on the McGuire Proscenium Stage in downtown Minneapolis. This significant upgrade replaces an aging system and marks the culmination of a decade-long relationship and project vision.
The McGuire Proscenium Stage, a 700-seat venue within the Guthrie’s facility that opened in 2006, now features a state-of-the-art LCR (Left-Center-Right) CCL rig. The system specification includes:
- Main Line Array: (22) d&b CCL8 and (11) d&b CCL12 loudspeakers.
- Subwoofers: (5) CCL-Sub and (1) SL-G Sub for low-frequency extension.
- Fills and Surrounds: (9) 4S speakers for front fill, (10) E12 for side fills, (8) E8 speakers, (4) 44S for the second balcony, and (20) 5S units for side and rear surround sound.
- Amplification: The system is powered by a variety of d&b amplifiers, including (10) 40D, (4) 25D, (1) D90, (4) 10D, and (8) 5D dedicated to the lobby.
John Markiewicz, owner of Audio Logic Systems, highlighted the suitability of the chosen technology, stating, “d&b and CCL were the perfect solution for this venue due to their broadband pattern control, power-to-weight ratio, and size with amazing clarity of sound for the theatre.” This clarity and control are paramount in theatrical environments, ensuring an intimate and uniform listening experience for every patron.
The project further solidifies d&b audiotechnik’s presence in the Twin Cities, with this installation joining existing d&b systems at other major Minneapolis venues, including the Pantages and State Theatres, and the Guthrie’s own Dowling Studio, which is equipped with d&b E-Series speakers.
The audio upgrade at the Guthrie Theatre ensures the venue meets technical rider requirements and the rigorous demands of today’s touring artists and productions. Theatre patrons will continue to enjoy world-class productions and performances.
Speaking on the 17-year relationship with the Guthrie, Markiewicz noted, “We love working and collaborating with their staff. Our first system proposed to them was a d&b Q1 line array.” The ultimate success of the CCL installation was attributed to the collaborative effort between the Audio Logic Systems team and the Guthrie Theatre’s knowledgeable in-house staff.
Markiewicz anticipates that audience members will notice the system’s remarkable transparency, resulting in a natural and neutral sound quality. The goal of the upgrade is to make the sound system virtually invisible, allowing the artistic performance to take center stage.—–
About Audio Logic Systems:
Audio Logic Systems is a leading integrator of professional audio, video, and lighting systems, dedicated to delivering cutting-edge technology solutions for the entertainment and performing arts industries. https://www.audiologicsystems.com/
About Guthrie Theater:Founded in 1963, the Guthrie Theater is a center for theater performance, production, education, and training. It is one of the largest non-profit theaters in the country, producing its own theatrical works across three stages: the McGuire Proscenium, the Dowling Studio, and the Wurtele Thrust. https://www.guthrietheater.org/
About d&b audiotechnik:
d&b audiotechnik provides professional audio technology and solutions to accurately transfer passions through high-end quality speech and music reproduction. d&b audiotechnik is internationally regarded as a leading company for sound reinforcement systems in installed and mobile applications, with a reputation for quality of construction, standard of service, system integration principles, and pioneering technological development.
Founded in Germany in 1981, d&b audiotechnik headquarters are located in Backnang, near Stuttgart, where research, development and production take place. With sales offices in major cities around the world, the d&b audiotechnik team numbers more than 600 co-workers. www.dbaudio.com.
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