Spectacular architecture is a hallmark of modern China’s skylines, including the Meixihu International Culture and Art Center at Meixi Lake in Changsha, the capital of Hunan Province. Inside, the centre relies on audio technology supplied by Stage Tec, the Berlin-based manufacturer of professional mixing consoles and routers.
Three 32-fader Crescendo platinum consoles, three Nexus Star routers and 12 Nexus Base Devices provide the sound in the Meixihu International Culture and Art Center. Two of the Crescendo consoles have been installed in the Grand Theater, one at FOH, the second for monitoring. The consoles are integrated into a Nexus network with two routers and eight Base Devices. For maximum console performance, the Star routers are each equipped with three RMDQ audio DSP units. With 1,800 seats, the Grand Theater is the largest in the city and highlight of the centre.
The third Crescendo platinum is installed in a multifunctional hall, also at FOH. The hall offers 500 seats for flexible events including concerts, banquets, exhibitions, fashion shows and private events. The Nexus system comprises a router and four Base Devices. In order to meet all the requirements of the various uses, the router was reinforced with two RMDQ audio DSP units.
The Meixihu International Culture and Art Center covers an area of 100,000sq-m. In addition to the theatre and the event building, it also houses a museum for contemporary art, as well as restaurants and retail outlets. The complex was designed by the world-famous British architect Zaha Hadid, who died two years ago. Typical of its unusual architecture are the extreme, sinusoidal curves reminiscent of petals.
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