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Revolutionizing Audio Experience in Theatre with IoT

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Technology Category	Sensors - Acoustic Sensors
Applicable Functions	Product Research & Development
Use Cases	Immersive Analytics Virtual Reality
Services	System Integration
Challenge	The challenge was to update Germany’s longest-running musical theatre production, Starlight Express, to provide the audience with the most immersive audio experience possible. The Starlight Express runs in a purpose-built venue specially designed for the show, and the 40-strong roller skating cast utilizes the entire room for the performance. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s vision was to deliver maximum separation of the instruments, which led the team to explore an immersive sound concept early on for the show’s update. The complexity of the task was amplified by the need to ensure the best results for all parties involved. Read More
About Customer	The customer in this case is the Starlight Express, a musical theatre production in Bochum, Germany. It is the longest-running musical theatre production in the country and is known for its unique performance style, with a 40-strong roller skating cast utilizing the entire room for the performance. The production is housed in a purpose-built venue specially designed for the show. As the production hit its 30th anniversary, the owners sought to update the production with a new sonic concept to provide the audience with the most immersive audio experience possible. Read More
Solution	Internationally renowned sound designer Gareth Owen and his team at Gareth Owen Sound were tasked with updating the production with a new sonic concept. They turned to Avid VENUE \| S6L driving a d&b Soundscape system to transform Starlight Express into a groundbreaking audio production. Gareth's long relationship with speaker system company d&b audiotechnik sped up the design phase and resulted in choosing a d&b Soundscape immersive PA system for the Bochum Theater. The complex immersive system was driven from a mixing desk, and for Gareth, there was no question that it had to be an Avid VENUE \| S6L. With the S6L Unified Live Sound Platform, he had more flexibility than ever to configure the ideal system for each production—even swapping consoles for different phases of the project—with 100% hardware, software, and show file compatibility. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Sensors - Acoustic Sensors

Applicable Functions

Product Research & Development

Use Cases

Immersive Analytics

Virtual Reality

Services

System Integration

Challenge

The challenge was to update Germany’s longest-running musical theatre production, Starlight Express, to provide the audience with the most immersive audio experience possible. The Starlight Express runs in a purpose-built venue specially designed for the show, and the 40-strong roller skating cast utilizes the entire room for the performance. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s vision was to deliver maximum separation of the instruments, which led the team to explore an immersive sound concept early on for the show’s update. The complexity of the task was amplified by the need to ensure the best results for all parties involved.

About Customer

The customer in this case is the Starlight Express, a musical theatre production in Bochum, Germany. It is the longest-running musical theatre production in the country and is known for its unique performance style, with a 40-strong roller skating cast utilizing the entire room for the performance. The production is housed in a purpose-built venue specially designed for the show. As the production hit its 30th anniversary, the owners sought to update the production with a new sonic concept to provide the audience with the most immersive audio experience possible.

Solution

Internationally renowned sound designer Gareth Owen and his team at Gareth Owen Sound were tasked with updating the production with a new sonic concept. They turned to Avid VENUE | S6L driving a d&b Soundscape system to transform Starlight Express into a groundbreaking audio production. Gareth's long relationship with speaker system company d&b audiotechnik sped up the design phase and resulted in choosing a d&b Soundscape immersive PA system for the Bochum Theater. The complex immersive system was driven from a mixing desk, and for Gareth, there was no question that it had to be an Avid VENUE | S6L. With the S6L Unified Live Sound Platform, he had more flexibility than ever to configure the ideal system for each production—even swapping consoles for different phases of the project—with 100% hardware, software, and show file compatibility.

Impact #1	The operational result was a groundbreaking audio production that transformed the Starlight Express into a more immersive experience for the audience. The use of the Avid VENUE \| S6L and the d&b Soundscape immersive PA system allowed for maximum separation of the instruments, delivering on Andrew Lloyd Webber’s vision. The flexibility of the S6L Unified Live Sound Platform also allowed for the ideal system configuration for each production phase, ensuring 100% hardware, software, and show file compatibility. This not only enhanced the audience's audio experience but also streamlined the production process.

Impact #1

The operational result was a groundbreaking audio production that transformed the Starlight Express into a more immersive experience for the audience. The use of the Avid VENUE | S6L and the d&b Soundscape immersive PA system allowed for maximum separation of the instruments, delivering on Andrew Lloyd Webber’s vision. The flexibility of the S6L Unified Live Sound Platform also allowed for the ideal system configuration for each production phase, ensuring 100% hardware, software, and show file compatibility. This not only enhanced the audience's audio experience but also streamlined the production process.

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Revolutionizing Audio Experience in Theatre with IoT

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