State-of-the-art L-Acoustics sound system enhances Kay Yeager Coliseum for dynamic sporting events and thrilling concerts.
The Kay Yeager Coliseum, a versatile venue in Texas, has undergone a significant upgrade with the installation of a new L-Acoustics A Series sound system in February. This state-of-the-art sound system, designed by LD Systems in collaboration with the L-Acoustics Application team, has been hailed for its remarkable improvement in sound quality by attendees of various events.
The new system, featuring four-enclosure arrays of A15i speakers, two-enclosure hangs in the end zones, a dozen KS21i subs, six coaxial X8, and two X12, has addressed both sound quality and speech clarity issues. The A15i speakers, known for their light weight and compact form factor, have overcome rigging challenges, ensuring optimal coverage for every seat in any seating configuration.
The A15i system offers great low-frequency reproduction for music and excellent clarity for speech, making every word crystal-clear. This is particularly beneficial for events like graduations, where the previous sound system was criticized for poor clarity of spoken word. The integration of a QSC Q-SYS control system allows the venue to turn speaker clusters on and off as needed, avoiding undesired reflections and reverberation.
The system is supplemented by ten LA4X and two LA12X amplified controllers, providing the venue with the power it needs to deliver impactful sound for sports events and excellent sound quality for various events. The A15i system has been noted for its ability to get fans involved for sports events and provide excellent sound quality for various events.
The Kay Yeager Coliseum, first opened in 2003, hosts a variety of events, including local sports games, concerts, trade shows, conventions, and more. As municipal venues like the city-owned MPEC seek high-impact and crisp speech intelligibility from their sound systems, the new A Series sound system is expected to significantly enhance the overall experience for attendees.
The installation of the L-Acoustics A Series sound system was carried out by Houston-based LD Systems. Unfortunately, the name of the company that performed the installation at Kay Yeager Coliseum in February 2021 could not be ascertained from the available search results.
The original sound system of the Kay Yeager Coliseum was over two decades old. The new system is a highly flexible system that provides the venue with exactly what they need at an affordable cost, according to Anthony DiDonato, LD Systems' engineering manager. This upgrade is set to elevate the Kay Yeager Coliseum to new heights, ensuring a superior audio experience for all future events.
