MAJOR INSTALL AT RAI AMSTERDAM
MIDAS, KT & EV COMBINATION PROVIDES SOLUTION AT REFURBISHED CONVENTION CENTRE
The RAI Convention Centre in Amsterdam has opted for a complete Midas, Klark Teknik and ElectroVoice package to equip its newly refurbished, 1,750-capacity auditorium - the Amsterdam RAI Theatre.
A versatile, high quality sound system was required to handle everything from classical music, speech reinforcement and musicals to full-on rock concerts without the need for re-tuning. The tender asked for a true line array system and high-end analogue mixing consoles complete with an almost fully automated EQ system. The solution was provided by Midas Consoles Holland, exclusive distributor for Midas and Klark Teknik throughout the Netherlands, along with EV's distributor, Electric Audio.
At the heart of the system are two Midas Verona consoles; a Midas Verona 400 handling FOH requirements while a Verona 320 looks after monitors. System processing for the EV Xlc line array system is managed by a Klark Teknik DN9848 digital loudspeaker processor while FoH EQ is handled by a DN9340 Helix system. A DN9344 Helix slave is deployed to look after EQ and delay for both the under-balcony and front-fill speakers. A further two Midas Venice 320 consoles serve the smaller halls within the theatre building. The complete package was delivered and installed by professional audio systems integrator, Pieee Solutions based in Apeldoorn.
RAI chief engineer Peter de Beukelaer said: "We tried out a number of different systems, but nothing gave us the dynamic headroom, audio clarity and ease of use of this combination. It's a great solution!"
Pictured left to right: Ton Kers (Pieee Solutions), Peter de Beukelear (CTO RAI), Ronald Mey (Audio Engineer RAI) and Peter Haaima (Midas Consoles Holland).