The Kultursalen Kipo recently elevated its offerings for local artists and theatrical performances by choosing LEA’s Connect Series amps to power their brand-new cultural hall. With enhanced sound quality and performance, the venue is now equipped to host a variety of cultural events, making it a go-to spot for the community’s creative expression.
THE SPEC
Venue: Kultursalen Kipo
Integrator: Benum Norway & SIAP Acoustics
Audio Spaces: Performance and Rehearsal Halls
Product Used: Connect Series 168D (Multiple)
Kultursalen Kipo
Kultursalen Kipo is Askøy’s premier venue, designed for a wide range of events, from large concerts and performances to courses and conferences. This modern cultural hall offers seating for 339 guests and is fully equipped with state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems. With a spacious 12×8 meter stage, KIPO is ideal for hosting diverse productions. The hall also features an advanced active acoustic system that electronically adjusts reverberation length, ensuring optimal sound quality for every type of performance.
The Install
Venue staff contacted Benum Norway A/S to design the audio system for the cultural hall. Based in Oslo, Benum is one of the leading AV integrators in Norway and is well-versed in the challenges associated with performance venues like Kultursalen Kipo. “Norway has stringent acoustic requirements for performance and rehearsal halls,” explained Kyrre Fledsberg, Project Manager at Benum. “For example, the natural reverberation time of the space must be 0.9 seconds but also allow for the implementation of an audio system that could increase reverberation up to 3 seconds. LEA Professional’s technology was the ideal solution for making the audio sound amazing in the hall.”
The hall is a flat-floor auditorium in which the audience and the stage area have the same acoustic volume. There is no separate stage house or fly tower. The audience is seated in front of the stage on telescopically retractable raked platforms (amphitheater style) to provide good sight lines and strong direct sound, with seating for over 300 people. A Dante-enabled SIAP Mark V DSP drives the audio system and is acoustically adjustable to all types of performances by simply selecting the appropriate preset (theatrical performance, orchestra, choir, and more).
Benum installed multiple Connect Series 168D amplifiers to power the 48 loudspeakers mounted throughout the venue. The 8-channel CS168D provides 160 watts per channel, Dante and AES67 connectivity, and easily works together with the SIAP DSP to accommodate the specific system requirements of the cultural hall. All Connect Series amplifiers are professional-grade, support Hi-Z (70V or 100V) and Lo-Z selectable by channel, and feature Smart Power Bridge technology. With three ways to connect, the venue can engage the built-in Wi-Fi access point, connect to the Wi-Fi, or connect to the local area network via Cat5 or Cat6 cable.
THE CONCLUSION
“We are proud to see LEA Professional technology in a growing number of prestigious European installs such as the Kultursalen Kipo,” said Brian Pickowitz, VP of Marketing for LEA Professional. “Our goal is for our technology to provide users with strong connection and convenience within their audio systems, and this installation is another great union between performance and user experience.”
A special thanks to the teams at Benum Norway, SIAP Acoustics , and Kultursalen Kipo 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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