The recent integration of immersive audio technology from Lawo at the Teatro Real in Madrid’s Plaza de Oriente has seen the venue reinforce its standing as a beacon of excellence in the performing and musical arts
Since opening in 1850, Teatro Real has continuously evolved, with the latest renovation completed in 1997. Now, with the installation of Lawo’s audio infrastructure as part of wider a technical upgrade to meet the demands of modern productions, the venue is ready for today’s and future performances – from opera productions to concerts and dance recitals.
Teatro Real chose Lawo’s IP audio solutions by acquiring Lawo mc² consoles, stageboxes, Home platform and routing units to enhance its audio capabilities. The installation was executed by Telefónica, a leading systems integrator and technology partner renowned for its expertise in audiovisual engineering, also providing the network infrastructure with a Cisco solution.
Key components of the upgrade include two 32-fader mc²56 MkIII consoles and one 16-fader mc²56 MkIII, powered by six A__UHD Core audio processing engines in redundant design, each boasting 1024 DSP channel processing With their onboard Waves SoundGrid servers, these consoles provide operators access to Waves’ extensive plug-in library for real-time signal processing, allowing them to control reverbs, multi-tap delays, graphic equalisers and multiband compressors directly via the console’s keyboard and touchscreen. All plug-in settings can be stored and recalled with the console’s snapshots.
The consoles are supported by the existing audio infrastructure via audio stageboxes with Lawo A__stage64/80. This combination and the integration via Lawo’s Home management platform for IP-based media infrastructures ensures seamless communication and efficient distribution of audio signals throughout the theater’s infrastructure. The installation features desk mirroring and signal ownership which results in a user-friendly and efficient workflow when optimising console settings for different purposes and the flexible use of resources.
‘The Lawo mc²56 MkIII consoles were the natural choice for Teatro Real’s audio infrastructure upgrade,’ says Fernando Valiente Uceda, Head of Audiovisual Resources. ‘Their unrivalled performance and modular design not only meet the demands of our current productions but also offer flexibility for future endeavours. All desks can now access the same central infrastructure, which we see as a big step forward for our workflow.
‘This technical revamp not only underscores Teatro Real’s unwavering pursuit of artistic excellence but also exemplifies its embrace of cutting-edge technology to enrich audience experiences. At a time when immersive audio is increasingly integral to the theatrical landscape, Teatro Real’s investment in state-of-the-art systems sets a new standard for innovation and quality.’
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