L-Acoustics integrates its sound systems in the spectacular YouTube theater

The specialist Idibri specified the K-series expansive speaker system of L-Acoustics, made up of 3G Productions, that supports any event scheduled for this multidisciplinary theater in Los Angeles.

Recently opened and located under the same roof as the SoFi Stadium in Hollywood Park, in the Californian city of Inglewood, the so-called YouTube Theater It is structured in a unique three-story design, with the capacity to 6.000 people, to offer concerts, Shows, as well as tournaments of e-sports and so on.

For the installation of the sound system, flexibility and versatile configuration were sought., for what the specialist Idibri specified the expansive speaker system of the K series of L-Acoustics, made up of 3G Productions, that supports any scheduled event, from concerts to awards ceremonies or esports.

With a surface area of more than 21.000 m2 on three levels, The theatre has a Club Premium, with 325 m2; A hospitality space at the back of the enclosure, of 111 m2, and six luxury boxes, with optimal viewing from the seats on all levels.

The main line arrangements on the left and right sides of the theatre each comprise fifteen enclosures. K2 out of six Kara II , with a central arrangement of nine K2 over six Kara IIs.

Due to the width of the seating area, nine K2 with six Kara II boxes hung on each side of the proscenium provide filler. Two pendants of eight subwoofers KS28 are placed behind the central matrix in a cardioid configuration, along with twelve others placed on the floor along the entire width of the stage.

A dozen Kiva II Compact, arranged along the edge of the stage, provide a front padding, whereas 36 Kara II cover the two balconies. To this are added ten A10i Wide to offer under-balcony box coverage, with a combination of multiple LA12X and LA2Xi.

Amplified controllers manage the entire system, whose core is two digital audio processors Q1 , all working in one redundant AVB network with an analog backup.

Audio Design

As he explains Ryan Knox, responsible for audio systems design at Idibri, “Using speaker system design and space modeling software Soundvision by L-Acoustics, We have generated several system configuration options. The overall design needed to adapt and connect with anything. We work in partnership with Hollywood Park, the 3G integrator and L-Acoustics to optimize the system and give it a really good set of components”.

Andrew Tomlin, YouTube Theatre Audio Engineer, adds that “having such a high volume of programming (Shows, concerts and more), it is better to use the same PA. L-Acoustics systems are frequently ordered, since everyone can modify the system as they need, without having to hang your own platform. We want everyone to have a great experience with the sound system, regardless of which parties they decide to use”.

While the L-Acoustics speaker configuration is designed to fit any production, Can be reconfigured for specific events. According to Knox, The stage is wide enough to install a central array.

In addition to being a fill for the left and right matrices, Available to be used as a dedicated central array to support voice and improve center-of-stage localization.

Successful production

Since its opening last September, YouTube theatre has had a busy calendar of events that have received praise from visiting production teams.

“We've received rave reviews from the engineers who have held events here," Tomlin said., And that's helping us build a reputation for audio excellence.. We wanted to achieve the right sound in the YouTube theater from day one to create extraordinary experiences for our guests..

The company 3G Productions provided all the audio equipment, Installed the speakers and performed the final commissioning. Thanks to the incorporation in the design of the cabinet system Panflex by L-Acoustics, that feature adjustable directivity steering, Coverage can be tailored accurately and evenly in the theatre.

So he says Keith Conrad, CEO of 3G Productions: “When you walk back and forth it's very smooth and even across the stage.”. This integrator also installed the stage lighting and rigging system., composed of 150 engines.

specifically, Knox stresses that “Panflex is a very useful feature and helps make Kara II extremely versatile. Especially for discharges, as we managed to reduce the amount of high-frequency energy spilling onto video screens and walls”.

Integrated multidisciplinary team

During the construction of the theater, HKS Architects incorporated Idibri from the beginning of the project. "Our role as consultants was for the design of the theater," he recalls. Robert Rose, project manager of Idibri-. We help with room setup, Mounting systems, The grid and voltage cable motors, audio, the video, The production room, Led screens and theatrical and architectural lighting. We had a team working on the project from start to finish.”.

For this specialist, One of the keys to the technological success of the project is that “The architect hired us directly from the beginning and so we began to address the acoustics from the first day in the installation, which is usually the usual. We are very satisfied with the result of the acoustics of the space, as well as sound reinforcement”.

Debra Bethel, director of operations of the YouTube theater, emphasizes that in this project “the close collaboration between Idibri was fundamental, 3G Productions, L-Acoustics and other companies involved in bringing theatre and its technical facilities to life. This project really brought together a 'dream team'’ of incredible professionals who dedicated themselves to positioning our theater as the premier space for mid-sized performances in Los Angeles”.

Since the YouTube theater is located very close to the headquarters of L-Acoustics in the United States, Your Executive Director Alan Macpherson, notes that it is becoming “A regular of the installation. YouTube Theatre is a cutting-edge venue in every way, where anyone who comes will have an experience premium. It has been a privilege to be part of this project”.

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