The dual network configuration of CobraNet and Rhaon are a first for a fixed installation. The line arrays of the music system are retractable through doors into the ceiling and the house mix sound cockpit is retractable into the floor.

These hidden speakers allow for crystal-clear communication integrated into the top level architecture of the Winspear, allowing the audience and speaker to have an interactive viewing experience. Programmable with Beamware software to aim sound in precise directions with a tightly controlled angular dispersion pattern, Iconyx speakers allow for sound control.Ī state-of-the-art acoustics system utilizing ten Iconyx loudspeaker arrays concealed into the walls of the proscenium arch allows for invisible coverage of all pertinent areas of the Winspear Opera House. Large line arrays designed to be retracted into the ceilingĭigitally steerable Renkus-Heinz Iconyx loudspeakers allow for the delivery of imperceptible voice lift at controlled volumes to every seat in the house.Concealing system components mounted permanently in the hall.

Maintaining low latency among all devices in the digital audio network.

The major design issues addressed by the team were: The particular AV and acoustical requirements that go into any opera house are intimidating architectural challenges, but the Winspear Opera house is an example of peerless innovation. The Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House has been awarded a 2010 ARCHI-TECH AV Award for the integration of an innovative hidden voice-lift system and retractable music system that make the Winspear a perfect recipient.

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