Genelec and Absen combine Led audio and video in Cave Oy simulators

Installing the Genelec in the Aston Martin and F1 simulators of Cave Oy, at its headquarters in Finland, provide hyper-realistic sounds for an immersive driving experience, that synchronize perfectly on the LED screens of Absen.

In the world of Formula 1, Technology plays a critical role not only in performance on the track, but even before the drivers touch the steering wheel. The Racing simulators, equipped with State-of-the-art AV systems, are increasingly used to reflect the intense atmosphere of a race day.

In Finland, The Audiovisual Engineer Andy Symonds, with your company Cave Oy, has gone further by using Speaker Systems Manufacturer Genelec to create a unique simulation facility, aimed at fostering the next generation of Finnish racing talent.

Symonds Simulators, located at the Cave Oy headquarters, in Seinäjoki, are designed with a clear purpose: give young drivers the opportunity to training in an environment that faithfully replicates real-world racing conditions Formula & GT, for which it has had Genelec and Absen, Led Display Manufacturer.

"The driver experience has to be exactly the same as on a physical track," Symonds said. When it comes to visuals, whether Led or projections are used, It is relatively simple to replicate the career environment. But Audio is just as important and it's something that's often overlooked.".

To address this challenge, Symonds turned to Genelec technology, "A premium Finnish audio manufacturer, as I wanted to work with a local company that shared my vision. I knew they could deliver the precise sound needed to make this simulator truly immersive.".

The collaboration with Genelec resulted in the creation of a charitable foundation that allows young drivers in Finland to, with ages between 12 and 18 years, Access the simulators for free. In addition to this advanced technology, Installation provides access to data engineers and a Formula coach 1 experienced, which offers participants a Full training experience.

"The idea was to create a development tool specifically for drivers, Not just for automotive engineering, although we can also do it," Symonds stresses. We have had the system in place for more than a year and have already helped several young drivers in their racing careers.".

The audiovisual system is essential to bring realism to simulators. Symonds decided to equip the Aston Martin with ten Genelec Studio Speakers 8340 and two subwoofers 7360, while the Formula chassis simulator system 1 It consists of five speakers of 8351 and a subwoofer 7380 from this manufacturer.

The driver is sitting in front of a Curved Absen Led Display of 180 degrees and 7 meters in diameter, with Genetec speakers arranged in Layers 5.1 (upper and lower) to create a Surround sound environment.

"We needed the audio to be loud enough to feel like you're in a real race car," Symonds said. “It has to be powerful enough to go through the helmet and padding worn by the driver, but that it remains balanced and clear. That's where Genelec's expertise really came into play.".

The sound system plays a Wide range of racing noises, from the low, rumbling roar of the engine to the high-pitched screech of the tires as they grip the track. Each one is perfectly tuned to create the Feeling like you're on a real race track. "Some drivers have told me that they forgot that they were not on a real track during the session", Designates.

While the Formula Formula teams 1 have used simulators for years as engineering tools, Symonds facilities stand out for focusing on driver development rather than just car optimization.

"F1 teams use simulators mainly to test, design and refine the performance of cars," explains this engineer, But here we have created a Tool that helps young drivers improve their knowledge of physical tracks, learn to deal with the challenges they may face during races and to improve their Driving skills in real-time situations”.

An important element of both audio systems is the GLM calibration software by Genelec, which allowed Symonds to adjust the sound with remarkable precision. "With a single click, We strike the perfect balance, as it ensures that all acoustic issues are minimized and that the sound remains consistent. This technology added another layer of realism to the experience. The drivers feel like they're really on track and the response has been overwhelmingly positive.", Concludes.