Project Case Studies :: PA Systems
Bedford School
Bedford School is a nationally respected independent boarding and day school for boys aged 7 to 18 years. Visitors to the school often comment on the happy atmosphere, the strong sense of community and the excellent relationship that exists between staff and pupils.
About the project
A distributed 100v-line PA system installed in the chapel (1,100 seats) at Bedford School. There are five pairs of Amina's flat panel speakers fixed to the walls just above the choir woodwork. There are additional speakers in the choir vestry, organ loft, and chancel area.
This is a hands-free system, controlled by two (linked) Audio Technica automatic mixers. There are parametric equalisers providing additional tonal control for the radio microphones. An additional radio microphone plug-in transmitter is used for the altar microphone (Shure MX412D).
Summary of equipment installed
- Loudspeakers - Amina APF424
- Graphic equaliser - Behringer DEQ2496
- Mixers - Audio Technical ATM341a
- Radio mic's - Sennheiser ew300 series
- Wired mic's - Shure MX412 series
Technical Notes
- APF424 - sensitivity @ 1w/1m 88dB: max output 100dB @ 1m: frequency 160Hz - 12KHz
- DEQ2496 - digital signal processor (DSP)
- ATM341a - two 4-channel (mic/line) rack mount mixers linked together
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Detail of wall-mounted speakers
Standalone cabinet for minidisc recording equipment
Main equipment cabinet detail