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LOUDSPEAKERS FOR SPORTS FACILITY APPLICATIONS AN INTRODUCTION TO SOUND REINFORCEMENT FOR SPORTS FACILITIES For sports fans, there's nothing quite like the feeling you get when you walk into the stadium or arena on game day to cheer on your favorite team. From outdoor football, baseball and soccer stadiums to indoor basketball and hockey arenas, the thrill of being among thousands of fans all gathered for the same reason is a visceral experience unlike any other. Anyone who's attended such an event can tell you that the noise from the crowd alone can reach overwhelming volume levels. When providing sound reinforcement for sporting events, the screaming fans are just one of many challenges faced by the design and installation teams. This design guide will address the most important factors to take into account in order to deliver optimal audio coverage and high intelligibility to every seat in the house, including the following: • Important considerations to weigh when designing a system and choosing the loudspeakers for the job. • C ommon types of installed systems found in sports facilities and the challenges associated with them. • H ow facilities all over the world are using VLAi Series, VLA Compact, and the broad range of JBL Professional loudspeakers to overcome challenges with unprecedented ease and efficiency. LOUDSPEAKERS FOR SPORTS FACILITY APPLICATIONS | DESIGN GUIDE | © 2020 HARMAN | v.11.2020 Page 2 of 7