Home ground of the NHL’s Los Angeles Kings, the NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers and the WNBA’s Los Angles Sparks, the Los Angeles Staples Center is also home to a new US$3.4m JBL Professional VerTec audio system.

Following the recent installation of a Panasonic Live 4HD video scoreboard system, the sound system upgrade was due in large part to address the arena’s need to provide the best audio system and technology available on the market to its tenant teams and national touring productions and concerts, as well as for special events like professional boxing. The new system is designed to enhance the sound of touring production shows by allowing them to selectively use the installed system in a signal-delayed capacity. The center will also provide touring sound crews with a Wi-Fi tablet for remotely adjusting delay times, EQ, and levels. By augmenting the incoming portable touring systems this available option will provide better coverage and sound quality throughout the arena.

‘Technology has grown tremendously since we opened in 1999, and as part of our overall annual upgrades we decided it was time for us to improve our audio system,’ says Lee Zeidman, Senior VP & General Manager of the Staples Center. ‘It is important to us to keep providing a better fan experience for our guests and offer cutting-edge audio technology to our tenants and the numerous tours and special events that we host each year.’

The VerTec System is designed to provide maximum flexibility for handling the wide variety of events hosted by the arena. The control capabilities provided by Harman HiQnet System Architect Software guarantees rapid configurability of the system to meet different event programming requirements.

The new system includes the following:

· Main: Eight arrays of JBL VT4889DP-DA three-way powered line array modules. Each cluster contains between 11 and 13 cabinets, with special attention having been paid to improving sound coverage and clarity in the upper bowl seating areas through precise array positioning and focusing technique.
· Fill: Two dedicated fill clusters are specially positioned to cover the end seating areas specifically during basketball games. Each array contains four VT4889DP-DA cabinets.
· Subs: Four subwoofer arrays, each comprising six JBL VT4880A dual 18-inch subwoofer enclosures, allow the installation to perform as a full-range music system.

‘The needs of a multi-purpose sports and entertainment venue like Staples Center, combined with today’s audience expectations for an exciting and immersive sound experience, require a truly unique solution,’ says JBL’s David Scheirman. ‘When we designed this VerTec system, it was with top-tier venue applications like Staples Center in mind. Our entire team took a personal interest in this project, and we took a hands-on approach to working with the designers, installers and venue staff to really dial-in this system. Staples Center is now equipped with our latest loudspeaker system technology, combining advanced networking capabilities with digital signal processing, integral power amplification and advanced control software. This is the largest and most comprehensive installation to date of JBL’s digitally-networked, powered VerTec speakers.’

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