A new cultural centre in the historic Galician city of Lugo, Auditorio de Lugo offers two performing arts halls and many peripheral spaces, all equipped with A/V systems by integrator, Chemtrol. At the heart of the installation is a 32-port RTS Odin Omneo digital intercom matrix.
The Auditorio de Lugo cultural complex occupies more than 15,000sq-m, and is intended to host a variety of events, from concerts, ballets and theatrical productions to conferences and presentations. As such, the venue is divided into a variety of spaces, including the two performing arts halls – a 900-seat and 300-capacity theatre – an exhibition and congress area, a music school, a media library, a projection room, eight training rooms, a commercial area, a restaurant, an office area and underground parking.
Providing communication between the 20 intercom stations in the various spaces is an Odin intercom matrix. Chemtrol opted for the 32-port option, which provides the ability to expand the system up to 128 ports within its single 1U-high footprint. With the audio system for the whole venue running over a Dante network, it made sense for Chemtrol to use Odin’s ability to communicate with Dante audio via the built-in Omneo IP architecture to connect the intercom system to the wider network. This allows simple communication between the FOH gallery position in either hall with the RTS DKP-3016 desktop keypanels and the wings that have a rackmounted KP-3016 keypanel for each performance space.
Complementing the solution is a classic party-line intercom installation deployed in both halls. The backwards compatibility of these meant they were able to connect to the main Odin intercom. A PS-20 two-wire intercom power supply drives the party-line solution, while BP-4000 single-channel universal beltpack headset stations are called on by the users.
In addition to these fixed points, the venue also invested in a Roameo DECT-based wireless intercom system for mobile users, including AP-1800 access points and TR-1800 beltpacks. The venue has six wireless stations that connect into the digital audio network and allow clear communications between many users across the venue.
As well as its flexible connectivity options, the ability of Odin’s Omneo networking to communicate with Dante audio devices was another element of its selection. In addition to this, Odin’s four-wire connectivity will allow integration with more traditional broadcast intercom systems while its RVON IP connectivity will be a powerful solution for connectivity over greater distances if required.
The integration project itself presented several challenges. With the construction of the building completed long before any decision was made on the A/V equipment to be installed, Chemtrol worked to retrofit its design without damaging the finished look of the venue. The integrator also wanted to create a powerful infrastructure using latest available technology that would adapt to future innovations. This led to the creation of a dense network of Cat6 data cabling and OM3 fibre-optics. Odin fitted with this concept thanks to its versatile connectivity options and its future-proof design for evolving systems.
The result is a powerful solution that meets the needs of Auditorio de Lugo. Thanks to its flexible and scalable intercom system, the venue will be able to meet the needs of productions of any scale.
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