The audio of 1 Sound Wraps Around Niagara Falls Museum

Technology and history combine in the two new exhibitions that this Canadian museum will have in mind., formerly a power plant, offers its visitors, with live demos, projections and environmental experiences that are accompanied by an audio system of 1 Sound High Performance, composed of Branch AV.

The Niagara Parks Power Plant, in the Canadian city of Ontario, has had a transformative process, going from being a Powerful industrial facility to an immersive museum, that now combines history, Technology and Storytelling.

To show in a differential way two new exhibitions: Tesla Coil and Tunnel, its managers have turned to the integrator Branch AV to define and install a new High-performance sound system that enriches the overall visitor experience.

The goal was to provide high-quality audio support that would give a Immersive coverage at Live Demos, Video projections, Environmental events and experiences offered by both exhibitions, for which Branch AV prescribed the speakers Tower LCC44, Supported by low frequency column LF44 for the sample of Tesla Coil, and subwoofers WSUB45 for Tunnel, Manufacturer 1 Sound.

As he explains George Puthenkulam, Branch AV Partner, "The series 1 Sound Tower was the perfect fit, delivering exceptional clarity and power. Presenters walk directly in front of the speakers, and we have achieved the best museum sound".

Acoustic challenges

The Industrial Architecture of this power station, now converted into a museum, presented significant acoustic challenges, with High ceilings, glass walls and metal structures, for the installation of a sound system that would manage and synchronize with the different proposals of the exhibitions.

In this sense, Tesla's coil display required a powerful audio solution that gave Coverage of presentations every hour, Video Screenings, Music and Event Playback Private.

The configuration integrated by Branch AV is structured in the models 1 Sound Tower LCC44 as main speakers, which are supported by two Tower LF44 low-frequency extension columns, to offer a High-fidelity sound and full range, with optimal clarity to respond to this multipurpose sample dynamic.

The Cardioid properties of the LCC44 speakers, with rear cancellation and controlled dispersion, have been crucial in ensuring that sound did not leak into other display areas or reverberate into the metal structure of the alternator, where Tesla coils were mounted for daily presentations in front of speakers.

LF44 low-frequency columns complement the system by providing a Balanced bass response and melodic, while improving music playback and speech intelligibility.

The team also included a Wireless microphone Shure Beta 58A used by museum staff for hourly presentations, guaranteeing a Clear communication with visitors, even with intense ambient noise.

During the installation project, Branch AV worked closely with the hardware team at 1 Sound to develop Custom speaker stands tower, that were securely installed within the alternator structure. The compact size of the LCC44 allowed for this precise placement, while maintaining an impeccable aesthetic for the exhibition.

They hid the towers from view, Mounting the speakers in an exhibition structure. The line array design of the LCC44 also avoided feedback, which was essential to ensure that presenters could walk directly in front of the speakers without any problems.

Water and moisture resistance

Located in a space excavated under Niagara Falls, The exhibition Tunnel required a waterproof sound system, that has a constant flow, and humidity.

The Tower LCC44 speakers and WSUB45 subwoofers from 1 Sound, with IP55 rating, were ideal for this humid environment. The Long-range capability of this equipment minimized the number of units needed, Necessary, while guaranteeing a Deep, immersive sound throughout the tunnel.

The audio system installed at both exhibitions is designed not only to offer high performance and functionality, but for his Easy to use, so that it is regularly used by museum staff with the utmost ease.

"The installation of loudspeakers 1 SOUND at the Niagara Parks Power Station Museum has set a new standard for museum audio, placing itself at the forefront in the creation of interactive experiences for its visitors", Puthenkulam concludes.

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