Electro-Voice Distributes Audio at Minnesota Zoo's New Treetop Trail

The distribution of 56 Evid-S5.2X compact speakers Electro-Voice provides an optimal combination of sound quality and durability on the world's longest elevated pedestrian circuit, located in this United States zoo.

He Minnesota Zoo recently converted its elevated monorail track (closed for years) on the new overpass Treetop Trail, currently the longest in the world, to give its visitors a new perspective of this natural environment.

The North American specialist True North Consulting Group has been in charge of designing a new distributed audio and security system for the trail, that incorporates 56 speakers Electro-Voice Evid-S5.2X.

“Throughout the year, temperatures range between -25 y 115º F, with snow, ice, rain and sun, "So it was extremely important that we use speakers designed to withstand the harsh climate environment of Minneapolis," he explains. Jiggs Lee, technology consultant at True North Consulting Group-. The trail will be open all year round, and the Evid-S5.2X model offers exceptional audio quality and is known for its reliability and durability.”.

The walking path, of 2 km long, elevates visitors to 9,7 meters above the ground. Evid speakers have been mounted with brackets on poles distributed along and under the road and are used to public address and any other sound reinforcement needs what the zoo may have.

“In addition to its ability to withstand the climate, We chose the Evid-S5.2X speaker for the Treetop Trail PA because of its full range and wide, even dispersion - adds Luke Mapes, AV technician at the Minnesota Zoo-. Its small size and clean design offer minimal visual impact, another key component”.

The Electro-Voice speaker system is used to “make daily announcements and as an emergency public address if necessary.”. We wanted equipment with a more musical sound than the traditional public address system for a better intelligibility in speech reproduction, and Evid-S5.2X meets all our needs”.

surface mount, Evid-S5.2X is a Compact 5.25” two-way full-range speaker designed for background and foreground music, voice evacuation, localization and sound reinforcement, con IP65 rating and a heavy-duty enclosure and sun louver, the salt, humidity and chlorine.

The speakers are supplied with a stand in U easy to install that allows a more flexible 80º rotation. Each pole is also equipped with security cameras and wireless access points, allowing easy access for monitoring and maintenance, as well as integration with other park systems.

Minnesota Zoo Guest Experience Director, Jessica Madole, He adds that “the public address system helps implement park closing procedures.”. It is also critical in assisting with weather-related closures and evacuations.. In addition to zoo staff assisting visitors in a weather-related evacuation situation, “Having the ability to announce information and instructions clearly along the entire trail makes these efforts much more efficient.”.

Evid-S5.2X uses a transformer 60 W offering a selection of 7,5, 15, 30 y 60 W using lines of 70 from 100 V or derivation of 8 ohms for low impedance lines. Selection is made with a convenient switch on the entrance panel, on the back of the speaker.