Prominent on the distinctive Hong Kong skyline, the IM Pei-designed, 70-storey Bank of China Tower has given its top floor over to a multi-use auditorium and meeting space, used for banquets, meetings, and other special events. The space has recently been equipped with a new sound system centred on Renkus-Heinz Iconyx IC Live digitally steered arrays.
‘It’s a very live acoustical space, with an open overlook and high glass windows, and achieving good spoken word intelligibility has been a challenge,’ explains a spokesperson from Audio System Consultants (Asia) Ltd, the company behind the system design and installation. ‘The Iconyx steered beam technology enabled us to focus the sound directly on the areas where the audience is seated, and away from the windows and reflective surfaces.’
A pair of IC215S-R subwoofers provides low-frequency reinforcement, creating a powerful and portable full-range system for musical performances as well as spoken presentations. A Rane HAL3 multiprocessor is used as a front end for connecting microphone and line inputs. The system is easily controlled via tablet, laptop, or other external devices. The new sound system has been in use for several months, and has received high marks from both client and guests alike.
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