JBL AWC82 Loudspeakers for Sports Facilities - Page 3

WHAT TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING SPEAKERS The overall goal in all sports facilities is essentially the same: to deliver announcements and music to every spectator in the arena or stadium with a high degree of sound quality, balanced audio coverage and clarity of speech. However, when identifying the appropriate design approach, multiple factors must be taken into account, including: • T he architecture of the facility. • T he role amplified audio plays in each sporting event. • T he amount of bass or low-frequency energy needed. • T he location and weight limitation of speaker mounting options. • T he client's overall budget. HIGHLY DISTRIBUTED SPEAKER SYSTEMS The highly distributed speaker system is perhaps the most common type of sound reinforcement solution found in large sports facilities. As its name implies, this system utilizes a large number of speakers distributed at strategic locations throughout the facility. Each seating section requires a dedicated speaker, and every spectator should reside within the direct coverage of one of those speakers. When done correctly, highly distributed speaker systems provide fans with immersive audio experiences, but they also come with a unique set of challenges: • B ecause they involve so many speaker locations and require a significant amount of cabling, highly distributed systems can be expensive to install. • S ome facilities may not have the proper infrastructure to mount each individual speaker. LOUDSPEAKERS FOR SPORTS FACILITY APPLICATIONS | DESIGN GUIDE | © 2020 HARMAN | v.11.2020 Page 3 of 7