EM Acoustics renews the sound system of the Donmar Warehouse theater

EMS and R series loudspeakers EM Acoustics They now equip the hall of this emblematic London theater, offering immersive and unified sound.

Considered an icon of the theater scene of the capital of the United Kingdom, Donmar Warehouse, in the center of London's West End, offers a wide range of productions to the fans who come to its theater, with capacity for 251 spectators.

In order to renew and unify the audio system, Those responsible have turned to the sound design specialist Sound Quiet Time what, in collaboration with Stage Sound Services, responsible for sound management at Donmar Warehouse for several years, have installed the technology EM Acoustics.

“Donmar Warehouse was looking for a new long-term supplier to handle product rental.”, installation and ongoing support - explains Phil Hurley, director de Stage Sound Services-. We had worked with Sound Quiet Time on previous projects and were delighted to participate in the installation in such an emblematic place like this”.

This small space presented complications from a sound point of view, since “the stage is thrust and all members of the audience are extremely close to the action at the same time.”, as well as finding possible speaker rigging locations.”.

Following the design of Sound Quiet Time, la solución de Stage Sound Services ha sido integrar un sistema completo de EM Acoustics en toda la sala, which is completed with delays y sonido envolvente.

El sistema de megafonía principal consta de seis equipos R8 de la serie Reference by EM Acoustics. Para realzar las frecuencias bajas y añadir profundidad, se emplean dos subwoofers S-18 como principales, y doce altavoces EMS-41 sirven como retardos de las plateas y otros doce EMS-51 se utilizan para retardos circulares.

He sistema de sonido envolvente se completa con cuatro subwoofers EMS-112 distribuidos por el círculo y las plateas. De los efectos en el escenario se encargan dos altavoces EMS-122W, cuatro EMS-51, dos EMS-41 y cuatro EMS-61, que pueden colocarse según sea necesario.

Todo el sistema está alimentado por cinco amplificadores Di20D eight channels, which represent an advantage in terms of space savings, taking into account the size and scale of the system.

“We are honored to have been chosen as the preferred audio solutions provider for the Donmar Warehouse,” says Hurley.. The theater's rich history and commitment to the community coincide perfectly with our values. This installation highlights the versatility and excellence of EM Acoustics products, while allowing the room to offer its customers an exceptional audio experience”.