Category: LEA Professional

LEA Amps Power Performing Arts Theater in Pilsen, Czech Republic : Alfa Theater

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Post date August 25, 2022

LEA Amps Power Performing Arts Theater : Alfa Theater

Alfa Theater in Pilsen, Czech Republic is a very well known performing arts theatre that specializes in the artform of puppeteering. When they chose to upgrade, they needed an audio amplification system that was flexible, powerful, and shipped on time to accommodate their busy schedule. They chose LEA Professional.

Let’s dive in!

THE SPEC

LEA AMPS POWER PERFORMING ARTS THEATER : ALFA THEATER

Venue: Alfa Theater | Pilsen, Czech Republic

Integrator: Audio Kropik

Audio Spaces: Main Theater

Product Used: CONNECTSERIES CS354D (2), CS704D (1)

THE VENUE

LEA AMPS POWER PERFORMING ARTS THEATER : ALFA THEATER

THE INTEGRATOR

LEA AMPS POWER PERFORMING ARTS THEATER : ALFA THEATER

Audio Kropik based in the Czech Republic is the largest seller of AV equipment in the South Bohemia region.

THE INSTALL

LEA AMPS POWER PERFORMING ARTS THEATER : ALFA THEATER

AudioMaster CZ initially received a call from the theater’s sound engineer explaining that they were having trouble with their system and needed them to work on a complete new system design. The team then worked with Jan Zvánovec, from Audio Kropik, the largest seller of AV equipment in the South Bohemia region, to bring the design to life.

“The theater’s sound engineer was having big issues with their existing system,” said Jan Zvánovec, Project Manager, Audio Kropik. “We met him on site and discovered that they had speakers that were not working and older amplifiers that were deteriorating and beyond repair — the system had simply reached its end of life.”

The team began searching for system components to fit the theater’s requirements and limited budget. A critical specification was to find high-quality, multi-channel, audio-network-ready amplifiers that were affordable but could also deliver the power needed for the theater.

“I had not used LEA amps before, but they seemed to have all the features we were looking for, at a good price, and they were available,” said Zvánovec. “The amp’s cloud technology, built-in DSP, and the preset features were also very interesting; I wanted to see what these amps could do.”

The team upgraded the theater system with a set of three Dante Connect Series amplifiers. Two LEA CS354D, 4-channel amplifiers are used to power the upper and lower, left, right, and center main speakers, and an LEA CS704D 4-channel amplifier is used to power the system’s subwoofers. The new system comprises a mix of nine JBL AE Compact Series loudspeakers. A Yamaha DM2000 digital mixing console, equipped with a Dante network card, communicates directly with the LEA amplifiers via the Dante audio network protocol.

“The amps’ built-in Dante technology made for an extremely simple connection between the mixing room and technical room; everything worked on the first connection, and we have a lot of flexibility for easy, future upgrades,” said Zvánovec. “And there is also no need for external speaker processors because everything is managed by the DSP that’s built into the LEA amps. These features alone saved the client a lot of money and time.”

Using professional audio amplifiers with built-in DSP has become the standard practice for many AV system installers. DSP-powered equipment can do more with less, and therefore installers don’t need to buy, install, or maintain dedicated DSP equipment. Integrated DSP frees up critical rack space and reduces system weight. All the input routing, room tuning, speaker tuning, and limiting are built into the amplifier, so equipment racks are smaller, lighter, and cleaner.

“All the connectors and features of the LEA amplifiers are very logically arranged and well-engineered; the manufacturer thought of everything from the installer point of view,” said Zvánovec. “Setting up the amplifiers with a web browser is great, and we created several presets and stored them in the amps so the client can easily change the settings. Finally, no complicated installation and setup of applications; it was all very quick and easy.”

THE CONCLUSION

LEA AMPS POWER PERFORMING ARTS THEATER : ALFA THEATER

With many AV manufacturers having supply chain issues and ultimately not having products available, Alfa Theater realized thy only had a small window to finish this project to maintain their busy show schedule uninterrupted.

“Upon first hearing the new system, the client was extremely impressed in that the system sounded so much clearer and better than they had expected; this is thanks not only to the new speakers but also thanks to the powerful, natural sound of the LEA amplifiers,” added Zvánovec. “I’m glad we had this opportunity to learn about and try the LEA amps; we’re definitely adding LEA to our list as a preferred amp supplier for future projects.”

We would like to thank both Audio Master CZ and Audio Kropik for choosing our amps for this killer installation and we hope that the audio systems will continue to deliver reliable audio for the audience at the Alfa Theater for years to come.

If you have any questions or feedback about using amplifiers for systems like this or any other projects, feel free to fill out the form below or reach out to us on our social media channels.

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HiZ and LoZ: When To Use HiZ-70V, HiZ-100V, and LoZ

Post author By ContentAdmin
Post date August 12, 2022

HiZ and LoZ: When To Use HiZ-70V, HiZ-100V, and LoZ

Our smart amplifiers give users the ability to customize their HiZ/LoZ settings for each individual amplifier channel.

By visiting the settings page of our UI (gear icon), you can select HiZ-70V, HiZ-100V, or LoZ for each channel.

So, for instance, channel 1 can be set to LoZ, while channel 2 can be set to HiZ-100V.

This gives integrators the flexibility to power a variety of different types of speakers on a single amplifier, instead of having to buy one amplifier for the 70V or 100V zones and another amplifier for the low impedance zones.

But for those who may be new to configuring professional audio systems, these terms might cause some confusion.

Let’s dive into what each setting actually means and when to use them.

THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN HIZ-70V, HIZ-100V, AND LOZ

HIZ AND LOZ: WHEN TO USE HIZ-70V, HIZ-100V, AND LOZ

Before we get into the specific differences, it’s good to talk about impedance.

Impedance is the resistance to an alternating current in a circuit. You can measure impedance in units called ohms. You’ll definitely see this show up on spec sheets and manuals whenever you’re working with audio products. Ohms are represented by the ohm symbol which looks like this – Ω.

When we’re talking about things like HiZ and LoZ, we’re referring to a specific impedance range.

HiZ is a higher impedance range. LoZ is a lower impedance range.

So, the “Z” in these terms actually represents the word impedance.

In HiZ applications, you won’t have to calculate the actual impedance. You simply add up the wattage of all the speakers tapped on each 70V or 100V Zone. A good rule of thumb to follow is to have 20% of power above the calculated total wattage needed, this will ensure that you have sufficient headroom to achieve high-quality audio, even during high transients in the source material.

For example, if you have a 700-Watt amplifier channel at 70V or 100V, you’ll want to take 700 x 0.8 which equals 560 Watts. If you want to follow the 20% headroom rule, you will only want to tap 560 watts worth of speakers.

In LoZ applications, if you are connecting more than one speaker you will have to do an impedance calculation using ohms law and then also add up the wattage of the speakers. If the impedance isn’t too low and the total wattage of the multiple speakers is below the amplifier’s power rating, then the system should operate properly and safely.

Let’s look at each individually.

HIZ-70V

HIZ AND LOZ: WHEN TO USE HIZ-70V, HIZ-100V, AND LOZ

70V systems are known as constant voltage systems and are most commonly used in commercial audio systems in the United States depending on local regulations and system requirements.

These systems allow for longer cable runs and more speakers per amplifier, and in many instances, smaller gauge cable can be used to save money.

This setting is ideal for commercial buildings, corporate applications, retail, educational, government, and public address systems.

HIZ-100V

HIZ AND LOZ: WHEN TO USE HIZ-70V, HIZ-100V, AND LOZ

100V systems are also constant voltage systems. However, this setting is most commonly used in European countries and other regions outside of the United States. Some systems with this setting may require cables to be run through conduits.

100V systems have the same benefits as a 70V system with a couple of advantages, because of the higher operating voltage the impedance stays high, resulting in lower current, allowing for smaller gauge wire across even longer distances and in some instances the ability to power more speakers.

This setting is ideal for commercial buildings, corporate applications, retail, educational, government, and public address systems.

LOZ

HIZ AND LOZ: WHEN TO USE HIZ-70V, HIZ-100V, AND LOZ

Low Impedance systems, also known as 8Ω systems, are ideal for high-performance applications requiring higher fidelity. These systems are commonly comprised of speaker components that require more power.

LoZ systems require shorter cable runs for optimal performance. In some instances, depending on the power of the speaker and the length of the cable run, a higher gauge cable may be required to account for line loss over the length of the cable run.

This setting is most commonly found in applications such as nightclubs, live performance systems, churches, and restaurants.

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Searching And Sorting Amps | Connect Series Tutorial

Post author By ContentAdmin
Post date August 5, 2022

Searching and Sorting Amps | Connect Series Tutorial

Save time configuring and troubleshooting by searching and sorting your amp list by name, active faults, or IP address.

Simply select your sorting/filtering options from the main amp list on the home screen of the Web UI or Cloud.

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EN54-16 Certification For LEA Connect Series

Post author By ContentAdmin
Post date August 2, 2022

LEA Professional Achieves EN54-16 Certification

To continue to fulfill our commitment to providing high-quality solutions that meet critical safety standards, our Connect Series amplifiers have now achieved EN54-16 voice alarm certification. Thus confirming that safety and performance are a priority here at LEA Professional.

Since our launch in 2019, we have consistently and heavily invested in improving safety and performance standards across our Connect Series range. With the increasingly strict worldwide standards, our amplifiers are built to be used in projects of all sizes. With now being EN54-16 certified the Connect Series has been thoroughly tested and approved for use in life safety and voice evacuation systems. Thus, enabling our Connect Series amplifiers for use in a wider variety of installations.

CERTIFIED PRODUCTS

LEA Professional Achieves EN54-16 Certification

Product Certified:

CS352, CS354, CS702, CS704
CS352D, CS354D, 702D, 704D

We work hard to make our products adaptable to all types of installations, helping make the work of our integrators and end users a little bit easier.

Safety and reliability have always been a top priority to us, and with EN54-16 certification, the Connect Series range can be used to meet the needs of a diverse range of projects.

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LEA Amps Power Colorado Ice Hockey Facility: Ed Robson Arena

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Post date July 27, 2022

LEA Amps Power Colorado Ice Hockey Facility: Ed Robson Arena

The new Ed Robson Arena at Colorado College is a 3,400-seat,
multi-purpose, state-of-the-art sports venue and the first on-campus hockey facility for the Colorado College Tigers in their 86-year history. With Colorado College management recognizing that today’s audio systems play a critical part in any stadium and arena event they looked to AJP/C.V. Lloyde team. This team came to the conclusion that LEA Professional would ensure fans would have the best possible experience.

Let’s dive into the details…

THE SPEC

LEA AMPS POWER COLORADO ICE HOCKEY FACILITY: ED ROBSON ARENA

Venue: Ed Robson Arena | Colorado College Campus

Consultant : Anthony James Partners (AJP)

Integrator: C.V. Lloyde Audiovisual

Product Used: CONNECTSERIES CS704D (qty 2), CS 354D (qty 2), CS 168D (qty 1)

THE VENUE

LEA AMPS POWER COLORADO ICE HOCKEY FACILITY: ED ROBSON ARENA

The Ed Robson Arena, named for Edward J. Robson, a 1954 CC graduate and former member of the hockey team, is a state-of-the-art, multipurpose, indoor, on-campus competition arena and home of the CC men’s ice hockey team. It enables the college hockey team to play games on campus for the first time since the program started in 1938.

THE CONSULTANT & INTEGRATOR

LEA AMPS POWER COLORADO ICE HOCKEY FACILITY: ED ROBSON ARENA

With quality sound objectives in mind, Colorado College brought in AV consultant AJP to design and integration firm C.V. Lloyde to install the Ed Robson Arena’s sound system.

Anthony James Partners (AJP) is an Owner’s Representative, AV Consultant and Design Consultant for professional sport franchise owners, higher education, venue management firms, A&E firms and government.

CV Lloyde Audiovisual Integration has been serving Illinois and Mid-West for over 150 years with a growing list of well-known clients in all audiovisual markets. C.V. Lloyde Audiovisual enjoys continued success in the design and installation of turn-key audiovisual systems in a wide variety of facilities with an even wider variety of applications.

Check out our conversation with C.V. Lloyde here.

THE INSTALL

LEA AMPS POWER COLORADO ICE HOCKEY FACILITY: ED ROBSON ARENA

C.V. Lloyde was responsible for the entire AV package, including being part of certain design changes, installation of the new arena sound system, all of the suite and zone programming, and for all exterior/back-of-house sound systems.

At the heart of the new system is a set of five Dante-enabled, Connect Series digital audio amplifiers from LEA Professional. Specifically, two CS704D, two CS354D, and a single CS168D deliver a total of 24 audio channels.

“Good audio quality is a critical part of any sports and entertainment venue; audiences have gotten used to excellent sound quality from their home systems and theaters and clubs; it’s expected everywhere,” said Stephen Morris, President of C.V. Lloyde. “To keep fans and audiences coming back, arenas need to put in the effort to improve sound and ensure that audiences and fans cannot just see but also hear everything going on. Colorado College was committed to this, and the results have been great.”
Stephen Morris, President of C.V. Lloyde

Since the arena’s opening in 2021, it has hosted games for several hockey leagues, and the arena’s open-skating hours — supported with music — have become very popular. The arena also features a multi-purpose event room, a small catering kitchen run by Bon-Appetit, and an outdoor meeting patio space for use in the warmer months.

“The arena’s audio system is all connected and controlled via a Dante audio network,” said Morris. “So having out-of-the-box, Dante-ready amplifiers powering the system made everything easy to connect and configure.”
Stephen Morris, President of C.V. Lloyde

THE CONCLUSION

LEA AMPS POWER COLORADO ICE HOCKEY FACILITY: ED ROBSON ARENA

“The Ed Robson Arena’s audio system has the sound quality to engage fans and deliver a great experience, and the system’s Dante flexibility allows it to be configured to meet the needs of most any event,” added Morris “The quality, efficiency, and connectivity of the LEA Connect Series amplifiers play a central part in pulling the project together.”
Stephen Morris, President of C.V. Lloyde

We’d like to thank everyone at AJP and C.V. Lloyde for choosing our amps for this killer installation and we hope that the audio systems will continue to deliver reliable audio for fans at Robson Arena for years to come.

If you have any questions or feedback about using amplifiers for systems like this or any other projects, feel free to fill out the form below or reach out to us on our social media channels.

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ELAN Control Systems Driver for LEA Amplifiers

Post author By ContentAdmin
Post date July 7, 2022

ELAN Control Systems Driver for LEA Amplifiers

We’re happy to offer ELAN Control Systems users the ability to integrate our CONNECTSERIES amplifiers into their AV systems with the CONNECTSERIES ELAN Control Systems Driver from Innovo.

ELAN users simply need to visit the ELAN website and download the control module file to gain access to this driver and start monitoring and controlling LEA products today.

DISCLAIMER: This is a paid Elan driver provided and supported by Innovo. This driver has not been officially tested by LEA Professional, so please make sure you conduct your own independent testing and verification of this driver prior to your installation. Use this driver at your own risk.

The following options are supported:

Auto configure number of zones / sources automatically
Auto discover Coupled Sources, such as Analog 1+2
Set Number of Sources and Zones from 1 – 16
Switching Sources / Zones
Updating the driver if changes happen outside of Elan.
Turn Zone On / Off
Show / Hide Zones
Equalizer Settings that can control 8 Band EQ with 7 different EQ types
Custom polling time for heartbeat function

To go to the Elan Driver by Innovo, click on this link: https://innovo.net/product/lea/

CONNECT SERIES ELAN SYSTEMS CONTROL

ELAN CONTROL SYSTEMS DRIVER FOR LEA AMPLIFIERS

The Connect Series ELAN Control Systems Driver will allow integrators to utilize the ELAN software platform to control and monitor essential functions and features within the LEA CONNECTSERIES amplifier family.

This is a two-way driver to control Lea Connect Amps from Elan. The driver will automatically recognize the number channels each amp has and configure the sources / zones accordingly. The driver has a heartbeat function that checks the connection with Amp and reports once it’s offline. It also has a self-healing function that will reconnect the Amp to the controller once it’s detected back online.

The Elan controller is capable of controlling and getting feedback from the Amp using IP.

This module is available along with our suite of other third-party control plugins including our Q-SYS plugin, Extron, Crestron, and more.

LEA CONTROL ECOSYSTEM

ELAN CONTROL SYSTEMS DRIVER FOR LEA AMPLIFIERS

These third-party control plugins, as well as our TCP and Websockets control, are part of the LEA Professional control ecosystem. As such, system integrators have access to all of these third-party plugins as well as local area network amplifier control using our Web UI and remote control and monitoring using our Cloud Platform.

To download the Connect Series ELAN Control Systems Driver, simply click the button below.

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LEA Amps Power High School Performing Arts Center: Tumwater High School

Post author By ContentAdmin
Post date July 6, 2022

LEA Amps Power High School Performing Arts Center: Tumwater High School

Tumwater High School in Tumwater, Washington, has an ambitious and growing Performing Arts Center that needed a powerful and dynamic audio system to match. For that reason, when the school sought to upgrade the audio amplification system for their main theater and other support spaces, they chose LEA Professional.

Let’s dive in!

THE SPEC

LEA AMPS POWER HIGH SCHOOL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER: TUMWATER HIGH SCHOOL

Venue: Tumwater High School | Tumwater, WA

Integrator: CCI Solutions

Audio Spaces: Main Theater, 2 Classrooms

Product Used: CONNECTSERIES CS352 (qty 1), CS 354 (qty 2), CS 702 (qty 1)

THE VENUE

LEA AMPS POWER HIGH SCHOOL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER: TUMWATER HIGH SCHOOL

The school’s Performing Arts department hosts everything from plays and musicals to ensemble performances, solo instrument recitals, and vocal/choir and spoken word performances. The main theater has seating for about 200. There are also large classrooms on each side of the theater that can hold an additional 100 each. When needed, the airwalls between the theater and the classrooms can be opened up to accommodate an audience of about 400, making the Tumwater High School the largest venue in the school district.

THE INTEGRATOR

LEA AMPS POWER HIGH SCHOOL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER: TUMWATER HIGH SCHOOL

Tumwater-based CCI Solutions are experts in sound and visual technology. The company has 40 years of experience helping people be seen and be heard throughout the US. CCI Solutions has designed and implemented over 1000 projects in church, corporate, government, and public facilities.

THE INSTALL

LEA AMPS POWER HIGH SCHOOL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER: TUMWATER HIGH SCHOOL

Mark Pearson, from national AVL systems integration company, CCI Solutions, served as the Project Lead for the Tumwater installation. Pearson explained that the main space and each side classroom space has its own sound system, but they also needed to work together for larger performances. The main space also required an update of its stage monitor amplification. The high school predominantly uses passive line array elements and monitor enclosures from Martin Audio.

“Months ago, we had specified amps from a different manufacturer for this project, but they weren’t able to deliver, so our rep firm recommended LEA amps, and it has turned out to be a great experience,” said Pearson. “Van Browne from Brownestone sent us some sample LEA amps to play with, our whole team just kind of fell in love with them. It’s always great to discover a high-quality, new product line that fits well into your offerings.”

To cover the spaces adequately, Pearson and the CCI team used a mix of four different Network Connect Series amplifiers from LEA Professional. The system solution included ten individual channels of monitoring ability (a single Connect 352 and two Connect 354 amps), allowing the high school to cover the stage monitoring, but also room to place speakers off stage to support special effects or to power additional floor monitors for larger groups. They also now have a four-channel 2 unit (four zones of 70 Volt with a Connect 84 amp) handling the back of house paging and stage manager announcements. And each side classroom has its own Connect 702 amplifier.

“These amps have an impressive list of features we really like,” added Pearson. “They’re networkable and controlled via IP addresses so we can easily access them with an app, and then the ability to have internal DSP in the amp for detailed speaker tunings; and then I also like that they’re GPI controllable and the side rooms can be turned on or off depending on the users need.”

To simplify the use process, Pearson set up the amps with a series of relays. If one relay is opened up, then the GPI triggers and powers up the amps. They have four relays in use — two for each amplifier. One relay is controlled off the DSP for the main house, and then another relay is controlled from a touch panel in each classroom. If students need to turn on the system for a classroom, they can now power on the system with a single touch, which opens a relay. With a single touch, the amplifiers power-up, a projection screen is lowered, and a protector is turned on — everything is ready to go.

“Because of delivery issues, this was a spec swap, but the high school ended up with a much better amplifier and a more robust system,” added Pearson. “Which is why we as a company are basically moving away from the other company to all LEA Amp solutions for this type of application and many more.”

Potvin did need to fix one issue in the hotel after the installation but was able to use the LEA Professional Web UI so he never had to step foot in the AV room. The Web App UI is LEA Professional’s browser-based interface which allows local monitoring of every amplifier connected to the network from any phone, tablet, or PC. In addition, it will enable users to view the status of every channel on any given amp. This alongside the remote control LEA Cloud platform, ensures the integrator, in this case, Potvin is in complete control of the system at all times.

THE CONCLUSION

LEA AMPS POWER HIGH SCHOOL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER: TUMWATER HIGH SCHOOL

Because of the pandemic and the summer break, the system has not yet been used for a full performance, but the high school is very anxious to get the system in use soon. The team ran several sound tests with various configurations, and everyone is very happy with the quality and headroom of the amplifiers.

“The installation was really smooth; we didn’t have any hurdles. That’s another plus for LEA, everything is very self-explanatory, and you don’t have to be an engineer to walk through the process to program things and get things up and running; it’s all very straightforward and logical,” said Pearson. “The amps themselves have a good user interface, and the app is beneficial. We had one question about the relays and the GPI interface we weren’t sure about, so we called LEA, and we had
our answer instantly. They were great to work with. I look forward to many more installations with LEA.”

We’d like to thank Mark Pearson and his team at CCI Solutions for choosing our amps for this killer installation and we hope that the audio systems will continue to deliver reliable audio for students at Tumwater High School for years to come.

If you have any questions or feedback about using amplifiers for systems like this or any other projects, feel free to fill out the form below or reach out to us on our social media channels.

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LEA Amps Power Iconic Los Angeles Hotel: Hotel Figueroa

Post author By ContentAdmin
Post date June 14, 2022

LEA Amps Power Iconic Los Angeles Hotel: Hotel Figueroa

One of the longest-standing hotels in Downtown Los Angeles, Hotel Figueroa has been an iconic part of the area for nearly a century. Following a two-year restoration inspired by its original 1926 Spanish architecture, the hotel re-opened for guests in 2021. However, its legacy audio systems were encountering issues and needed an upgrade from the systems integration team at Drp, who relied on our Connect Series amplifiers to power the historic venue, its restaurants, and other spaces.

Let’s dive in!

THE SPEC

LEA AMPS POWER ICONIC LOS ANGELES HOTEL: HOTEL FIGUEROA

Venue: Hotel Figueroa | Los Angeles, CA

Integrator: Drp

Audio Spaces: Sparrow Restaurant, La Casita Restaurant, Outdoor Pool Area

Product Used: CONNECTSERIES CS704 (qty 4)

THE VENUE

LEA AMPS POWER ICONIC LOS ANGELES HOTEL: HOTEL FIGUEROA

With 268 rooms and suites spread over 14 floors and a pool nestled within a botanical oasis in L.A.’s most dynamic neighborhood, Hotel Figueroa, part of the Hyatt group, is renowned for its style and close proximity to the Crypto.com Arena and L.A. Live, formerly known as Staples Centre, making it the ideal destination for travelers.

THE INTEGRATOR

LEA AMPS POWER ICONIC LOS ANGELES HOTEL: HOTEL FIGUEROA

Drp is a low-voltage cabling contractor based in Los Angeles, California. For over 10 years the company has been a leader in providing fast, professional, cost-effective solutions from cabling to security to audio and video systems.

THE INSTALL

LEA AMPS POWER ICONIC LOS ANGELES HOTEL: HOTEL FIGUEROA

“This was a challenging big project; when we arrived on site we quickly realized it wouldn’t just be about installing a new system. We needed to re-do the infrastructure already in place,”

said Dan Potvin, Founder and Owner at Drp.inc.

“When we first inspected the old system and pulled out the rack it looked like a spider’s web back there. There was no signal wire but data infrastructure wire, so the system was not secure. We had to fix that first before we could even think about installing the LEA amps.”

Potvin focused on a few main areas of the hotel including two prominent restaurants, Sparrow and La Casita as well as the pool area. Initially, the team came up against supply chain issues with some manufacturers not having amplifiers in stock. This led them to try LEA Professional which had amplifiers in stock and ready to ship. At first, Potvin admitted to being nervous about trying a new manufacturer but after seeing some familiar faces on LEA’s team he knew immediately that this was no start-up company but instead a firm with long-standing industry heavyweights on board. Ultimately Potvin specified four Connect Series 704 amplifiers to power a majority of the hotel.

“Going in with these amps and being able to program one channel to be 70V and one channel to be low impedance, that is huge,” said Potvin. “These have so many useful features, they are very unique within the industry, and that really makes my job easier.”

Adding to the legacy infrastructure at the hotel were the equipment racks, which were not typical audio system racks but instead, IT racks that could not hold much equipment. For Potvin, the Connect Series and its 1U space-saving design meant they were the perfect fit. One challenge the team usually faces when installing amplifiers in a hotel is ensuring that they are not accidentally powered off, especially when they need to run 24/7.

“I’m so glad the on/off button is hidden on the Connect Series, we have had so many issues before where the power button is right on the front of an amp and people accidentally hit the amps off,” said Potvin. “It seems simple, but that can be a real nightmare scenario for us.”

“The first time a DJ was performing the mix was boosted 8-12db and those frequencies will knock you off your chair. I went down to fix it but didn’t even need to open my laptop. Instead, I logged on with my phone’s web browser and I was able to take the low end out in 20 seconds.”

Some areas of the hotel, particularly Sparrow restaurant, were acoustically challenging in terms of their configuration but Potvin was impressed with the power LEA Professional provided.

“Four LEA amps are powering the majority of the hotel and it’s mind-boggling, especially when you see how much audio is in there — it can get very loud,” commented Potvin. “The result was crisp, clear, non-distorted sound quality, even at high levels… it’s very protective of the speakers in the system and easy on an audience.”

THE CONCLUSION

LEA AMPS POWER ICONIC LOS ANGELES HOTEL: HOTEL FIGUEROA

In the future, Potvin will be renovating other areas of the hotel and adding more LEA Professional amplifiers to the system.

“I mean, in a sense, it was a godsend that there were shipping issues and problems with other manufacturers getting products because it meant I found LEA and I’ve been using them on all my projects since. In an environment where the amplifiers will be on 24/7, I would only use LEA Professional.”

We’d like to thank Dan Potvin and his team at Drp for choosing our amps for this killer installation and we hope that the audio systems will continue to deliver reliable audio for Hotel Figueroa and their guests for years to come.

If you have any questions or feedback about using amplifiers for systems like this or any other projects, feel free to fill out the form below or reach out to us on our social media channels.

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1504 & 1504D Connect Series 1500W Amps: Now Available

Post author By ContentAdmin
Post date June 6, 2022

1504 & 1504D Connect Series 1500W Amps: Now Available

We’re now accepting orders and shipping our Connect Series 1504 and 1504D amplifiers. These high-powered amplifiers will help us deliver on every aspect of professional audio installations from small-scale to large-scale projects.

Let’s dive into the details!

THE CS1504 & CS1504D

1504 & 1504D CONNECT SERIES 1500W AMPS: NOW AVAILABLE

The Connect Series 1504 four-channel model drives up to 1,500 watts per channel (into 2, 4, and 8 ohms as well as 70Vrms and 100Vrms) and is available In Network Connect (1504) and Dante Connect Versions (1504D). The 1504 and 1504D include advanced DSP that includes linear phase FIR filters and up to 4 seconds of delay. The Smart Power Bridge feature of this amplifier will provide ultimate flexibility allowing for two Smart Power Bridge channels that can turn the amp into a 2 x 3000 watt amplifier. With three different methods of network connection, users can connect using the amplifier’s built-in Wi-Fi Access Point, connecting to an existing Wi-Fi network, or using a Local Area Network Ethernet connection.

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LEA Amps Power Hard Rock Cafe In Verona, Italy

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Post date May 3, 2022

LEA Amps Power Hard Rock Cafe In Verona, Italy

The power of Rock ‘n’ Roll is being heard and felt at the newly-opened Hard Rock Cafe in Verona, Italy, thanks to a set of Dante Connect Series amplifiers. Located at Piazza Bra, the busiest and most famous square of Verona, the restaurant company wanted to ensure it lived up to its global reputation of providing music memorabilia, American cuisine, and — most importantly — a powerful rock ‘n’ roll music experience for its guests.

Let’s dive in!

THE SPEC

LEA AMPS POWER HARD ROCK CAFE IN VERONA, ITALY

Venue: Hard Rock Cafe | Verona, Italy

Integrator: Marini Music Service

Audio Spaces: Main restaurant dining areas, the memorabilia museum, outdoor patio area, and the cafe’s stage

Product Used: CONNECTSERIES CS354D (qty 4), CS704 (qty 1)

THE VENUE

LEA AMPS POWER HARD ROCK CAFE IN VERONA, ITALY

Founded in London in 1971, the Hard Rock Cafe now operates 253 locations worldwide. The unique and beloved brand is known for displaying iconic and historic rock instruments and clothing from the likes of John Lennon, Jimi Hendrix, and Elvis Presley. Hard Rock Cafe Verona, the company’s newest location, is a spectacular music lover’s destination, featuring four indoor dining areas each with a different motif, an outdoor area with seating for 280, a music museum, and walls throughout the facility filled with objects treasured by generations of music fans.

To live up to its global reputation as the home for Rock ‘n’ Roll, franchise partners at Hard Rock Cafe Verona needed a system of highly reliable, very flexible, and excellent sounding audio amplifiers. The system would be called upon to deliver the music to all main restaurant dining areas, the memorabilia museum, and the outdoor patio area. The system would also power the cafe’s stage, which is used for special announcements, presentations, and live music performances.

THE INTEGRATOR

LEA AMPS POWER HARD ROCK CAFE IN VERONA, ITALY

A Veronese company specialized in the supply of audio, video and lighting materials and in the installation of structures, stages, and roofs for any type of event.

With professionalism and reliability, they have been collaborating for years in the realization of live shows, conventions, fairs, fashion shows, evenings in nightclubs, and private parties.

The quality of the materials and the experience of their staff allow them to always work in absolute safety, with precision and seriousness, contributing to the success of the event and customer satisfaction.

THE INSTALL

LEA AMPS POWER HARD ROCK CAFE IN VERONA, ITALY

Davide Gaiardoni, Partner and Sound Engineer, at AV integration firm Marini Music Service, was the lead system designer for the project. Gaiardoni first heard of LEA Professional amplifier solutions as a recommendation from local distributor Audiosales. Understanding that the Hard Rock Cafe expected the very best in performance and usability possible, Gaiardoni researched the amplifiers, saw that LEA met or exceeded his specification requirements, and decided to give the Connect Series amplifiers a try.

The team at Marini Music Service selected a set of five LEA Professional Dante Connect Series amplifiers, four 354D amplifiers, and one 704D amplifier to power all eight of the restaurant’s audio zones — the seven background music zones and the live stage.

“LEA Professional gave us everything we could want from an amplifier,” said Gaiardoni. “The quality of sound, the SPL headroom, the user interface, the IoT connectivity; everything combined to create a truly magical experience worthy of this iconic venue.”

“LEA’s cloud platform is fantastic; we can log in remotely and see if there are any issues and address them immediately,” commented Gaiardoni. “This capability gave us and the restaurant management team a lot of reassurance and confidence that if anything went wrong, it could be fixed in a click.”

THE CONCLUSION

LEA AMPS POWER HARD ROCK CAFE IN VERONA, ITALY

The feedback from the Hard Rock was incredibly positive, especially given their musical knowledge and keen ear.

“Everyone at Marini Music was excited to work on this project, and the results have been excellent,” concluded Gaiardoni. “LEA’s built-in technologies made the installation very smooth, and we look forward to designing and installing many more systems around the Connect Series amplifiers.”

We’d like to thank Davide Gaiardoni and his team at Marini Music Service for choosing our amps for this killer installation and we hope that the audio systems will continue to deliver reliable audio for Hard Rock visitors for years to come.

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