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Lea Amps For Immersive Studio Secret Sound

Nestled on the outskirts of Music City, Secret Sound—a cutting-edge studio designed by industry legend Chas Sandford, known for his work with icons like Tina Turner, Brooks & Dunn, and Rod Stewart—turned to LEA amplifiers when upgrading to Dolby Atmos. 

THE SPEC

🏢 Venue: Secret Sound  | Franklin, TN

👷‍♂️ Integrator: The Pad Group

🎶 Audio Spaces: Entire studio

🦈 Product Used: Connect Series 702D &  704D (Multiple)

Secret Sound

Chas Sandford’s Secret Sound studio is a state-of-the-art mixing and tracking environment located on 53 secluded acres in the heart of Franklin, TN.

SECRET SOUND

“In reviewing the specific requirements for our installation, LEA Professional amps checked all of the boxes perfectly,” said Sandford. “It was a breeze setting them up, we basically set them up once and forgot it. Once the system was tuned, I was floored by how great it sounded! The system performs flawlessly and sounds fabulous.”

Like many others in the music industry, Sandford’s quest to enjoy music at its highest level brought him to NAMM, where he served on a panel for Creating Your Own Atmos Studio. The panel was facilitated by Dave Malekpour, President of The PAD Group (Professional Audio Design), who used Secret Sound to explain why Dolby Atmos could benefit Sandford and how to implement it effectively. Sandford was hooked and worked with Malekpour to make it a reality using the studio’s preexisting gear, including Augspurger monitors.

“Sandford wanted to use his existing isolation rack, which had limited space available,” said Malekpour. “We chose LEA amps primarily because of the Dante connectivity and the ability to fit into one rack space with four channels of great specifications and super low noise. An added benefit was that the amplifiers themselves don’t make a lot of noise or generate a lot of heat — they were just really efficient and effective in this installation.”

Malekpour installed a combination of multiple Connect Series 702Ds and 704Ds in the studio to power the PMC speakers. Both 1U amplifiers are well-suited for installations requiring high flexibility, making them the perfect choice for Secret Sound. With 96kHz-capable Dante and AES67 connectivity options, the IoT-enabled 2-channel 702D and the 4-channel 704D provide 700 watts per channel, support Hi-Z (70V or 100V) and Lo-Z selectable by channel, and feature Smart Power Bridge technology. With three ways to connect, the studio can engage the built-in Wi-Fi access point, connect to the building’s Wi-Fi, or connect to the local area network via Cat5 or Cat6 cable.

THE CONCLUSION

“Amplifiers have a big impact on how the speakers perform, how the low end is delivered, and the naturalness of it,” said Malekpour. “And the LEA amps are a great product, literally Dante-enabled little powerhouses. I highly recommend them, and I think I’ll use them again probably every chance I get.” 

A special thanks to Chas Sandford and the Pad Group for choosing our amps for thier state-of-the-art Secret Sound Studio. We’re thrilled at the opportunity to collaborate and ensure unparalleled sound quality for many years ahead.

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LEA Professional Strengthens APAC Team with Appointment of Jon Han as Business Development Manager

SOUTH BEND, Indiana, September 02, 2024 — Furthering its mission to expand its worldwide footprint by giving dedicated attention and time to each region, LEA Professional announces the appointment of Jon Han as Business Development Manager for the APAC region. Han will support the sales of LEA’s renowned technology catalog, featuring industry-first advancements in intelligent IT solutions, industry-leading DSP, and smart power management.

Han brings over 18 years of experience in Pro AV solution sales to LEA. Throughout his career, he has enhanced sales through strategic strategies and brand-building for numerous companies. To effectively represent the company in the APAC region, Han will collaborate closely with Generation AV, LEA’s authorized sales partner.

“I’m thrilled to join the LEA team. It’s always a pleasure to represent a company with outstanding technology and company values,” said Han. “I’m ready to hit the ground running and work closely with the whole team at LEA and Generation AV to bring LEA to more APAC customers.”

Han will help bring LEA’s entire catalog to customers in the APAC region, including the award-winning Network Connect series of professional amplifiers and companion Dante Connect series featuring Dante and AES67 connectivity. These series enable integrators to utilize cloud-based remote control, monitoring, notifications, and more from any internet-enabled device, allowing them to stay connected anywhere in the world.

“Our goal is to bring only the best technology to our customers, and the addition of Jon to the LEA team will help to expand and further this mission,” said David McKinney, Managing Director of Generation AV. “We look forward to working together to grow our partnerships with system integrators, consultants, and customers across the region.”

LEA Professional’s smart amplifiers are the most feature-rich amplifiers available in the industry — featuring onboard 96kHz DSP, LEA Cloud connectivity, WebUI, third-party API control, real-time load monitoring, Lo-Z/70V/100V selectable by channel, smart power bridge, fault monitoring, high-efficiency power design, over 3,000 speaker tuning presets, and LEA’s advanced amplifier control software, SharkWare.

“Increasing our presence in the APAC region has always been a priority,” stated Scott Robbins, VP of Sales at LEA Professional. “Bringing Jon on board will greatly enhance our presence there and grow our customer base. It’s a great way to close out another year of strong sales growth and an expanding catalog of award-winning products.”

About LEA Professional: 

Headquartered in South Bend, Indiana, LEA Professional is a manufacturer of innovative, high-quality, professional-grad amplifiers with cloud- and IoT-based technologies. It was founded to provide dealers/integrators in the professional AV market with the highest-performing, best-connected amplifier technology possible. Privately held, LEA Professional is led by industry veterans with proven capabilities on the executive, engineering and channel aspects of professional AV. The company was founded in 2019 and is organized to be a major force in professional AV. Visit leaprofessional.com to learn more and follow LEA at facebook.com/leaprofessional, twitter.com/leaprofessional, Instagram.com/lea_professional and linkedin.com/company/lea-professional.

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Lea Amps For Alachua Equestrian Center

To enhance the audio experience at the Alachua Equestrian Center, JCS Systems needed a solution that could deliver both power and precision. They decided to go with LEA Connect Series amplifiers. 🐎

 

THE SPEC

🏢 Venue: Alachua Equestrian Center | Gainesville, Florida

👷‍♂️ Integrator: JSC Systems

🎶 Audio Spaces:  Indoor and Outdoor Arena

🦈 Product Used: Connect Series 704 (multiple)

Alachua Equestrian Center

The 37-acre site’s development involved the construction of new pole-barn structures, refurbishment of a 250’ x 150’ indoor equestrian arena, and construction of a new outdoor arena. These arenas included new lighting, PA systems, bleachers, and other infrastructure elements.

 

THE INSTALL

To expand research opportunities and community resources, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners partnered with the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) to develop the Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center. The center was created to provide a comprehensive venue for livestock shows, agricultural fairs, equestrian events, and various community activities.

“The equestrian center wanted to make sure that speech intelligibility and audibility of the PA system was excellent in both arenas and the stables to ensure participants stayed well-informed,” said Hunt. “LEA amplifiers were my first choice to ensure the audio was exceptional.”

One of the PA system requirements involved being able to page the stables from either arena using the Crestron-controlled system, so Hunt deployed Connect Series 704 smart amplifiers for the stables and the pole-mounted loudspeakers around the arenas. The IoT-enabled 4-channel 704D provides 700 watts per channel, supports Hi-Z (70V or 100V) and Lo-Z selectable by channel, and features Smart Power Bridge technology. With three ways to connect, the equestrian center can engage the built-in Wi-Fi access point, connect to the center’s Wi-Fi, or connect to the local area network via Cat5 or Cat6 cable.

The Connect Series delivers an industry-first professional amplifier family to feature cloud connectivity, a revolutionary advancement and a significant benefit for anyone maintaining the systems. With LEA Cloud, AV teams can remotely control and monitor the amplifiers regardless of the location or time of day. Whether from within the equestrian center or offsite, controlling the Connect Series amplifiers from afar helps teams work more efficiently, reducing travel and saving time and money. 

THE CONCLUSION

“LEA Professional is proud to deliver crystal-clear audio for Alachua Equestrian Center spectators and participants,” said Brian Pickowitz, VP of Marketing for LEA Professional. “Our goal is for our technology to provide integrators and users with peace of mind knowing their audio systems will outperform expectations.”

A special thanks to JSC Systems and the Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center for choosing our amps for this installation. We’re thrilled at the opportunity to collaborate and ensure unparalleled sound quality for many years ahead.

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Lea Amps For How Stanford Baptist Church

Tasked with elevating the sound experience for Stanford Baptist Church nestled in the Allegheny Mountains, JCA Media turned to LEA amplifiers, ensuring unmatched audio quality and unwavering reliability for this sacred space. 🎵🏔️

THE SPEC

🏢 Venue: Stanford Baptist Church | Stanford, Kentucky

👷‍♂️ Integrator: JCA Media

🎶 Audio Spaces: Balconies & Sanctuary

🦈 Product Used: Connect Series 168 & 1504

Stanford Baptist Church

 Founded in 1775, Stanford is one of the oldest settlements in the state and boasts a rich history with landmarks like the William Whitley House, the first brick house west of the Allegheny Mountains, and a key site in the early days of horse racing in Kentucky. Just off Main Street lies Stanford Baptist Church, a quiet and unassuming church with seating for more than 300 people. Although open and airy, the vaulted ceilings in the sanctuary compromised the speech intelligibility of liturgical services.

 

THE INSTALL

Staff at Stanford Baptist Church contacted Alex Peake, an integration specialist at JCA Media, to design a new audio system for the sanctuary. Peake recommended LEA’s Connect Series amplifiers to meet the church’s goal of high intelligibility. The Connect Series of two-, four-, and eight-channel amplifiers are the most full-featured in the industry, and their Smart Power Bridge technology made them the best choice for a venue like Stanford Baptist.

“The biggest thing that excited us about LEA amplifiers was the Smart Power Bridge function,” said Peake. “I can’t count how many times we’ve been able to save an amp channel or not have to install another amplifier because we could use Smart Power Bridge and feed a small sub rather than taking up two channels. That has been a big financial saver in projects, not having to install another amplifier but still having enough power for everything.”

The main loudspeakers are a flown left-right configuration with a Martin SXCF118 cardioid subwoofer. A unique feature of the subwoofer is that it features a forward-facing driver and a rear-facing driver and requires two amplifier channels, which is where LEA’s Smart Power Bridge comes into play. Smart Power Bridge allows an integrator to double the power on a single channel without sacrificing other amp channels.

JCA Media used the LEA Connect Series 1504 to power the main loudspeakers in the sanctuary. The IoT-enabled 4-channel 1504 provides 1500 watts per channel into 2, 4, and 8 ohms, and 70Vrms and 100Vrms. It also supports Hi-Z (70V or 100V) and Lo-Z selectable by channel and features Smart Power Bridge technology. JCA’s team doubled the output on one amplifier channel to power the front-facing subwoofer driver while another channel powered the rear-facing driver. The remaining two channels fed the left and right loudspeakers. 

Two balcony delays and six wedge loudspeakers were used for the musical worship service, so JCA deployed the LEA Connect Series 168 to power them. The 168 is a 1U, 8-channel amplifier offering 160 watts per channel, which was an excellent fit for the wedges, as well as two delay speakers mounted midway along the sides of the sanctuary. JCA utilized LEA’s free SharkWare software to fine-tune the system while walking around the sanctuary.

THE CONCLUSION

The Connect Series delivers an industry-first professional amplifier family to feature cloud connectivity, so for long-term remote monitoring, JCA utilized LEA Cloud. With LEA Cloud, AV teams like JCA can remotely control and monitor the amplifiers regardless of the location or time of day, helping teams work more efficiently, reducing travel, and saving time and money. 

“We’ve found that a lot of other manufacturer’s amplifiers are not the easiest to connect to,” said Peake. “I know that sounds like a small thing, but LEA proves it doesn’t have to be hard. Just pop out the access point, connect to it, and roll on. It’s so easy to get connected to their amps. Between that, the Smart Power Bridge technology, SharkWare, and LEA Cloud, they fit the bill perfectly for a lot of our installations.”

A special thanks to JCA Media for choosing our amps for this installation. We’re thrilled at the opportunity to collaborate and ensure unparalleled sound quality for many years ahead.

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Lea Amps Courtside Las Vegas Arena

To amplify the atmosphere for select fans at this Las Vegas Arena, Edge Sound Research leveraged the cutting-edge technology of Connect Series amplifiers to deliver a fully immersive audio experience. 🏀

 

THE SPEC

🏢 Venue: Thomas & Mack Center | Las Vegas, NV

👷‍♂️ Integrator: Edge Sound Research

🎶 Audio Spaces: Courtside Deck (Premium Seats)

🦈 Product Used: Connect Series 354 (Multiple)

The Integrator

Valtteri Salomaki and Ethan Castro, founders of EDGE Sound Research are making waves in the pro AV and pro sports worlds with their cutting-edge audio technology called Embodied Sound™. Salomaki and Castro aim to bring sound not only to the ears of their listeners but to their entire bodies.

From an early age, Castro held a special interest in audio. Born with conditions that would eventually leave him hard of hearing at a young age, he had to rely on how the audio felt instead of how it sounded and would hug his father’s loudspeakers to ensure he could feel every vibration. Now, Castro possesses a Ph.D. in digital composition, with research focused on combining hearing and feeling to create a new form of audio reproduction that everyone can experience. When he met Salomaki and shared his research, it was clear that the two were bound to create something amazing. 

THE INSTALL

During games, emotions run high in the arena. The thrill of every point is felt throughout the crowd. To bring that excitement to everyone in the VIP section of this Las Vegas Arena, EDGE Sound Research needed to specify an amplifier that was as innovative and powerful as their philosophy. This made LEA Professional the perfect match. 

“We take the audio from the game that gets picked up by the broadcast, and we provide it in our sections of a venue,” Salomaki said. “That way, a fan can hear and feel everything from the dribbles to the shots, the swooshes, everything that makes them feel like an actual player in the game versus a spectator. Our ultimate goal is to redefine how personalized and curated a sports experience can be.”

To ensure every guest feels like they’re on the court, EDGE Sound Research specified multiple LEA Connect Series 354 amplifiers. The 354 is a 4-channel amplifier with 350 watts per channel. As part of the Network Connect Series, the world’s first Internet of Things- (IoT) enabled professional-grade amplifiers, it is perfectly suited for installations of all sizes, making it the ideal fit for the exclusive courtside deck.

 “LEA is right in that sweet spot where we have the power requirements, the channel counts, and the super-efficient architecture,” said Castro. “We no longer require a separate DSP unit or monitoring tool to determine uptime and ensure performance remotely. LEA’s excellent SharkWare and Cloud solutions give us all the control we need both on deployment and remote monitoring of all aspects of the system after we leave. The LEA Cloud takes care of that and provides us with unmatched efficiency and ease of use.”

“Before we standardized on LEA Professional’s technology, we had to use two to three different pieces of equipment that would take up an entire rack,” said Castro. “To be able to have everything in a 1U rack space was the game changer that we needed. It’s sleek, it’s easy to control, and we can do it remotely with reliability we can trust.”

THE CONCLUSION

EDGE Sound Research has integrated LEA Professional amplifiers in various exciting applications, with plans for continued collaboration. The team is centering their complete audio solution around LEA amplifiers as a core component of the tech stack. They aim to leverage even more capabilities to craft personalized audio experiences in the future.

“EDGE Sound Research is the definition of innovative. Salomaki and Castro completely reimagined the typical audio experience, and the results are outstanding,” added Scott Robbins, Vice President of Sales at LEA Professional. “Our amplifiers are a great match for the EDGE Sound Research philosophy. We share the idea that it’s never time to stop pushing the envelope and experimenting with how we can do better and reach more people in a way they’ve never heard or felt before.”

A special thanks to Edge Sound Research for choosing our amps for this incredible installation. We’re thrilled at the opportunity to collaborate with you and ensure unparalleled sound quality for many years ahead.

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LEA AMPS FOR IMMERSIVE AUDIO SONIC SPHERE

Lea Amps For Immersive Audio Sonic Sphere

To create hyperreal and deeply multisensory shared experiences, the creative team at Sonic Sphere chose LEA Professional to power the immersive journey. 😲

THE SPEC

🏢 Venue: Sonic Sphere | New York City, NY

👷‍♂️ Integrator: In house creative team

🎶 Audio Spaces: Full Sphere

🦈 Product Used: Connect Series 354D (31)

SONIC SPHERE

The Sonic Sphere is the brainchild of Ed Cooke, a British cognitive science expert and entrepreneur, sound architect Merijn Royaards, and engineering director Nicholas Christie. Since 2021, Cooke and his team have built Sonic Spheres in France, the United Kingdom, Mexico, and the United States, including Burning Man. The sphere at The Shed in New York City is the 11th and most advanced sphere, after iterations of increasing size and technical sophistication.

 The sphere costs more than $2 million and includes 1,178 steel struts, 3,500 yards of cloth, and 12 structural cables supporting the sphere from the roof. The vast, 65-foot-diameter spherical concert hall has a capacity of roughly 250 people, who sit or lie in netted areas. This revolutionary new architectural space features immersive, 3-D sound and light explorations of music by boundary-pushing artists

THE INSTALL

Sonic Sphere installed 31 Connect Series 354D amplifiers to power the immersive audio experience. With 96kHz-capable Dante and AES67 connectivity options, the IoT-enabled 4-channel 354D provides 350 watts per channel into 2, 4, and 8 ohms, and 70Vrms and 100Vrms. The CS354D includes advanced DSP with 96kHz linear phase FIR crossover filters, acoustically transparent look ahead RMS and peak limiters, and 32-bit floating-point DSP with built-in sample rate converters. It also supports Hi-Z (70V or 100V) and Lo-Z selectable by channel and features Smart Power Bridge technology. 

We were amazed with the LEA Amplifiers,” said Merijn Royaards, Creative Director at Sonic Sphere. “The footprint of each amplifier was a lot smaller, they perform over and above what we were used to, and they’ve got a really helpful interface and an excellent way of tuning a system, which we were missing very much with our previous solution. And suddenly, many previously difficult or impossible things were easy for us to accomplish.”

Within the sphere, guests are surrounded by 124 meticulously arranged loudspeakers that move sound above, below, through, and around the body. Sound and light waves are sculpted into spatialized, temporal architectures. Together, they create hyperreal and deeply multisensory, shared experiences

THE CONCLUSION

Whether from within the sphere or a different continent, controlling the Connect Series amplifiers from afar helps teams work more efficiently, reducing travel and saving time and money.

Sonic Sphere really is a laboratory for the senses, where technology and art come alive,“ said Brian Pickowitz, VP of Marketing at LEA Professional. “We’re very proud to have played a role in such a transcendental experience.

A special thanks to the creative team at Sonic Sphere for choosing our amps for this incredible installation. We’re thrilled at the opportunity to collaborate with you and ensure unparalleled sound quality for many years ahead.

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Lea Amps For Jerry Richardson Stadium

UNC Charlotte’s Division I FCS football team debuted in 2013 at Jerry Richardson Stadium, a venue with a base capacity of 15,000, expandable to 40,000. The need for a sound system upgrade became evident as the team prepared to join the American Athletic Conference. To elevate the crowd experience, the university turned to LEA Professional’s award-winning amplifiers.

THE SPEC

🏢 Venue: Jerry Richardson Stadium | Charlotte, North Carolina

👷‍♂️ Integrator: CV Lloyde

🎶 Audio Spaces:  Fieldhouse & Back of House

🦈 Product Used: Connect Series 354D  (Multiple) 

THE VENUE

Jerry Richardson Stadium is home to the University of Charlotte 49ers football program, which began its inaugural season in 2013. The Football Stadium Complex encompasses the Jerry Richardson Stadium, the Judy W. Rose Football Center, McColl-Richardson Field, and two practice fields. The stadium features a 6,636 square-foot press box with media seating, a university box, and television and radio booths on the west sideline at the concourse level. The field house includes coaches’ offices, meeting rooms, locker rooms, weight and training rooms, a 1,920 square-foot Academic Center, a 2,757 square-foot tiered classroom, and a 5,947 square-foot Hospitality Deck.

THE INSTALL

The athletic staff contacted Stephen Morris, President of C.V. Lloyde AudioVisual, to help revitalize the audio system. The university wanted a more reliable and robust system that could energize the crowd with the actions down on the field. 

“The old sound system was designed for a small FCS-style stadium, and UNC Charlotte needed a system that reflected the current status of their program in FBS football,” said Morris. “While top-notch sound quality was of critical importance to UNC Charlotte, they also wanted amplifiers that were reliable and easy to use, and LEA amplifiers fit the bill perfectly.” 

Morris’s team installed multiple Connect Series 354D amplifiers to power the immersive audio experience in the stadium’s fieldhouse. With 96kHz-capable Dante and AES67 connectivity options, the IoT-enabled 4-channel 354D provides 350 watts per channel, supports Hi-Z (70V or 100V) and Lo-Z selectable by channel, and features two Smart Power Bridge channels. With three ways to connect, the university can engage the built-in Wi-Fi access point, connect to the stadium’s Wi-Fi, or connect to the local area network via Cat5 or Cat6 cable.

The Connect Series delivers an industry-first professional amplifier family to feature cloud connectivity, a revolutionary advancement and a significant benefit for anyone maintaining the systems. With LEA Cloud, AV teams can remotely control and monitor the amplifiers regardless of the location or time of day. Whether from within the sphere or a different continent, controlling the Connect Series amplifiers from afar helps teams work more efficiently, reducing travel and saving time and money.

THE CONCLUSION

The impact of a powerful sound system on the game-day atmosphere at Jerry Richardson Stadium has not gone unnoticed. Matt Messina, Associate Athletic Director for Broadcast, Video, and Technology at UNC Charlotte, shared his enthusiasm, stating: 

“The new sound system is great—it really gets our crowd going. It’s great to see the excitement when we play that intro video, and the fact that the stadium sound system can now get those fans engaged and get them hyped for a game in the stadium is very gratifying to us.”

A special thanks to the teams at UNC Charlotte and C.V. Lloyde AudioVisual for choosing our amps for this incredible installation. We’re thrilled at the opportunity to collaborate with you and ensure unparalleled sound quality for many years ahead.

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LEA Professional Launches New Amplifier Series at Acoustic & Lighting Systems Event in Kuala Lumpur

MALAYSIA : This week LEA Professional’s Malaysian distributor, Acoustic & Lighting Systems, hosted an LEA Launch and open day event at their HQ office and show room in Kuala Lumpur. Generation AV’s Dave McKinney and Jeremiah Joseph provided an overview of the LEA Connect Series amplifiers, whilst introducing the latest Half-Rack models to over 50 customers and system integrators who attended the two sessions. With demonstrations of LEA’s Cloud, the latest updates like the new input mixer added to all models, and the exciting new Half Rack Series, it was clear to all that LEA is so much more than an amplifier.

Big thanks to Eugene, Michelle, Rain, and the Acoustic & Lighting Systems team for putting together such a successful LEA event.

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LEA EXPERIENCE INFOCOMM 2024

Join us as we relive our unforgettable week at InfoComm 2024. This year was nothing short of spectacular as we unveiled our latest product offerings, connected with our extensive network of partners, and provided visitors with an immersive, in-depth look at everything LEA has to offer. From cutting-edge innovations to dynamic demonstrations, we left no stone unturned in making this experience truly memorable.

Connect Series Touch

Introducing the Connect Series Touch. Creating buzz all over the show floor the Connect Series Touch controller is a wall-mounted touch-enabled control panel designed for simple and intuitive control of LEA amplifiers. Offering ultimate flexibility, its features include source selection, volume adjustments, and the ability to mute by individual zone. 

Connect Series ADSP

Introducing Connect Series ADSP. Available in 2 and 4 channels ranging from 300 to 1500 watts, the Connect Series ADSP is our most advanced smart amplifier. Featuring 96kHz linear phase FIR crossover filters with 2048 taps per channel, 4 seconds of input delay, under 10-second power-on to audio when PoE is used, and FIR-based speaker tunings it is the perfect solution for high-performance applications.

Connect Series Half-Rack

Making its US debut at InfoComm 2024, the Connect Series Half-Rack stands as the latest addition to the esteemed Connect Series lineup. Available in both Network and Dante configurations, these 4-channel amplifiers include options of 30W, 60W, and 120W per channel. Additionally, this ultra-compact marvel delivers the same feature-rich experience you expect with the LEA Connect Series. Each model comes equipped with onboard DSP, LEA Cloud integration, WebUI accessibility, SharkWare compatibility, 3rd Party API support, and Speaker Tunings.

Partner Awards

This year at InfoComm 2024, we took the opportunity to present our 2023  partner awards, categorized by Most Prestigious Project, Commitment to Growth, and Business Motivator. Of the five awards presented, here is the breakdown of recipients:

2023 US Rep of the Year – Most Prestigious Project
2023 US Rep of the Year – Business Motivator
2023 LATAM Distributor of the Year – Business Motivator
2023 LATAM Distributor of the Year – Most Prestigious Project

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LEA AMPS FOR IMMERSIVE AUDIO EXPERIENCE BIESZCZADY CULTURAL HERITAGE CENTER

To expand tourist offerings and educate people on the region’s history and culture, the Bieszczady Cultural Heritage Center decided to create an immersive educational experience featuring Connect Series amps. 

THE SPEC

🏢 Venue:  Bieszczady Cultural Heritage Center| Bieszczady Mountains, Poland

👷‍♂️ Integrators: Group AV

🎶 Audio Spaces: Multi-room, Immersive Audio Experience

🦈 Product Used: Connect Series 354D  (8) 

THE VENUE

The outcome of this project was the creation of the Bieszczady Cultural Heritage Center. Known locally as Bieszczadzkie Centrum Dziedzictwa Kulturowego, the center was built on the grounds of a former refinery. The cultural center includes multimedia rooms, three exhibition zones, and a concert hall. However, the primary attraction is an audiovisual show about multiculturalism, the richness of nature, the age of oil, and the economic development of the Bieszczady Mountains. It is organized in a specially designed room where the content is conveyed by influencing the senses and immersing viewers in virtual reality.

THE INSTALL

Creating an immersive AV experience of this nature hadn’t been undertaken in the area before, so venue staff contacted [integrator name, title, organization], to help implement the audio system. The heritage center recognized that audio was equally important in immersing guests in the storytelling of the region’s history and culture.

“The cultural center wanted guests to experience deep immersion in the presented content, enabling them to better understand and appreciate the cultural heritage of the Bieszczady region,” said Tomasz Zalewiski, Technical Director of Group AV. “We immediately thought of using LEA amplifiers for the project.”

Zalweiski’s team installed eight Connect Series 354D amplifiers to power the immersive audio experience in the heritage center. With 96 kHz-capable Dante and AES67 connectivity options, the IoT-enabled 4-channel 354D provides 350 watts per channel, supports high-Z (70V or 100V) and low-Z selectable by channel, and features two Smart Power Bridge channels. With three ways to connect, the center can engage the built-in Wi-Fi access point, connect to the building’s Wi-Fi, or connect to the local area network via Cat5 or Cat6 cable.

One of the key reasons the AV team chose Connect Series amplifiers was their cloud-based management capability — a revolutionary advancement and a significant benefit for anyone maintaining the systems. With LEA Cloud, AV teams can remotely control and monitor the amplifiers regardless of the location or time of day. Whether from within the sphere or a different continent, controlling the Connect Series amplifiers from afar helps teams work more efficiently, reducing travel and saving time and money.

“The LEA Cloud allowed for easy adjustment and monitoring of the system from anywhere,” said Zalewiski. “This enables straightforward system customization and monitoring, ensuring operational stability and flexibility in management.”

THE CONCLUSION

Through modern AV technology, the Bieszczady Cultural Heritage Center offers rich cultural content and provides unforgettable experiences that inspire and educate visitors, enhancing the quality of the region’s tourist offerings.

“Between the state-of-the-art projection system and superior audio, visitors to the heritage center experience immersive AV that makes the storytelling come alive,“ said Brian Pickowitz, VP of Marketing at LEA Professional. “We’re pleased that our amplifiers could contribute to this highly immersive experience.”

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