University of Connecticut upgrades stadium sound with Bose ShowMatch

This audio solution consists of 48 speakers, ocho subwoofers RoomMatch RMS218 y 26 PowerMatch PM8500N network amplifiers. In this way, becomes one of the largest ShowMatch facilities.

The University of Connecticut (UConn) It has a large complex for sporting events whose central venue is the Henry A. Gampel Pavilion, space that recently upgraded its audio by installing a ShowMatch DeltaQ speaker system from Bose Professional.

North American companies collaborated in the installation HB Communications y AmbientSound, in coordination with the UConn Athletic Department to provide a solution that offers consistent coverage and speech intelligibility.

Gampel Pavilion is the largest student arena in New England and is home to the University of Connecticut men's and women's basketball and volleyball teams since 1990. This emblematic venue, of more than 15.000 square meters in its main area, has capacity for more than 10.000 spectators.

The Bose Professional audio solution consists of 48 ShowMatch speakers, ocho subwoofers RoomMatch RMS218 y 26 PowerMatch PM8500N network amplifiers. The magnitude of the installation, in terms of physical space and technical complexity, make this one of Bose's largest ShowMatch systems to date.

“Our main objectives were to improve the experience for fans who come on game day and also for the athletes. After trying different systems, We saw that ShowMatch from Bose provides us with everything we were looking for. “We worked closely with Bose Professional to design the system.”, subraya David Kaplan, assistant director of the UConn Athletic Department.

Mario Pregoni, Production Manager and Audio Engineer at Ambient Sound, also operates as a room engineer and system operator during activities on game days. Scheduled material varies, comments Pregoni.

“We have an announcer for the games, introduces the players, read public relations statements and there are also videos from our sponsors. Sometimes, during commercial breaks or downtime, “We have a host on the court with wireless microphones for contests in which fans participate or the DJ plays music to keep the crowd excited.”, concludes Kaplan.