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EM Acoustics loudspeakers installed at Donmar Warehouse

Located in the heart of London’s West End, the Donmar Warehouse is a 251-seat venue for a diverse mix of productions. This not-for-profit theatre recently underwent a full refurbishment of its audio system. Leading the project were sound designers Sound Quiet Time and systems integrators Stage Sound Services.

Working closely with the team at Sound Quiet Time, who have been responsible for audio management at the Donmar Warehouse for several years, Stage Sound Services collaborated to deliver a seamless integration of EM Acoustics loudspeakers.

“The Donmar is a small but complicated space from a sound point of view”, says Rob Bettle from Sound Quiet Time. “The stage is thrust and all audience members are both extremely close to the action as well as possible rigging locations for loudspeakers. Therefore, you need a lot of loudspeakers for a small auditorium.”

Following Sound Quiet Time’s design, Stage Sound Services integrated an EM Acoustics left, centre, right system, complemented by delays and surround sound. At its core, the main PA system consists of six R8s from the brand’s Reference series. Two S-18 subwoofers are employed as the main subs. Twelve EMS-41 loudspeakers serve as stall delays, while an additional twelve EMS-51s are utilised for circle delays.

To create an immersive sound environment, twelve EMS-51 loudspeakers are dedicated to the stall surrounds, while a further twelve are placed in the circle surrounds. Four EMS-112 subs deployed across the circle and stalls complete the surround sound system. On-stage effects are handled by two EMS-122W, four EMS-51, two EMS-41 and four EMS-61 loudspeakers, all of which can be positioned as needed. The full system is driven by five Di20D 8-channel amplifiers.

(Photo: Donmar Warehouse/EM Acoustics)

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