XLNT MCR is based on the experience and legacy of the older MCR systems but incorporates the enhanced knowledge of modern acoustics, software and electronics. A custom design will be made for each hall in close cooperation with the architect and the resident acoustician to fulfill the requirements of any client.
Modern Acoustics
What does a hall need to get good reviews
for its acoustics? For long time this question was difficult to answer,
but nowadays acousticians have a wide range of design parameters to
respond to this problem. Variables like Clarity, Early sound–Late sound
relation and Lateral reflection are commonly used. Based on this
knowledge the consultants of TeamProjects in cooperation with the
acoustician of a hall can design the optimal solution for any room by
using advanced acoustical calculation software and our experience with
other projects.
Software
In the past traditional MCR system would consist of more than a hundred individual amplified channels. Each channel came with its own equalizer. Per tuning round measuring, calculating settings for levels and adjusting of all the individual equalizers could take over a week. A good tuning of a MCR system needed a minimum of four testing rounds and therefore took weeks.
The XLNT MCR uses unique fully automated
software. Per installed channel it takes only six minutes to do a
complete tuning. During this time the software makes at least six
testing rounds to adjust the system as best it can. Next the individual
measurement and calculation steps of the system can be reviewed. As a
result a normal commissioning of a system can be done in one single day.
In the course of this day all the desired settings can be made for
lectures, opera, chamber music, rehearsal and orchestral music. In
today’s stress, when building multipurpose halls this short setup and
tuning time is huge advantage of the XLNT MCR enhancement system.
Electronics
Older systems were based on analogue techniques, simple loudspeakers and specialized processors. The new XLNT MCR system is fully digital, incorporates specialist loudspeakers designed by Renkus-Heinz, a standard audio processor based on the proven Peavey® MediaMatrix® system and a CobraNet® digital network for the perfect audio distribution.
An enormous quality improvement is
achieved by using better components and digital techniques than in the
past. Modern equipment has a much higher signal to noise ratio than the
older equipment. The systems fulfill the requirements of the noise
levels below 20 dB(A) which is required in concert halls.
Microphones
For each project microphone brand, type
and location will be selected based on the design , secured in specially
designed acoustical decoupled mounting frames.
Loudspeakers: Renkus-Heinz
Where in the past simple cabinets used only one loudspeaker for the whole frequency range, the modern XLNT-MCR system loudspeakers make use of the premium loudspeaker manufacturer Renkus-Heinz with unique features:
Dynamic range
A classical orchestra for example can produce over 100 dB(A). The listener’s experience is based on the mix of the direct and reverberant sound field. When the direct field gets loud the reverberant field will follow. We use high quality loudspeakers which can handle high sound levels without any distortion.
Radiation Pattern
Based on the design the opening angles of the cabinets are determined. It is necessary to create an even radiation pattern at every frequency. Renkus-Heinz Complex Conic Horn technology makes this possible.
Customizing
In many cases the loudspeakers need to be
an integral part of the architectural design of the theatre or the
loudspeakers have to be installed completely invisible for the audience.
Renkus-Heinz can fulfill all the wishes of architects with respect to
color and cabinet dimensions.
Infill and surround
When the loudspeakers are used as balcony infill and surround system, these create the same high sound quality as the main system of the hall.
Amplification
We advice the use of digital class-D amplifiers with a build-in monitoring system.
Processing
We use standard industry audio processors like the Peavey® MediaMatrix® NION and the industry standard CobraNet® digital network for the audio distribution.
Control Interfaces
Interfaces are custom made Ethernet
solutions, based on the wishes of each client. This can be a local touch
screen, integral part of the stage manager desk, a wireless laptop or
PDA solution.
The Versatile System
Because of the open architecture and processing of the system it is a toolbox for acousticians and sound engineers with unlimited possibilities to adapt it to creative wishes of end users. We hope this can stimulate sound designers, acousticians and engineers to come with creative audio solutions. The following options are already realized based on the demand of former clients.
