It can now be revealed that CODA Audio powered the music playback and speech presentations at the Volkswagen Group Media Night, at the Beijing Auto Show, in China. The show celebrated 40 years of VW’s presence in China and involved the unveiling of new models from iconic brands Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, Lamborghini, Bentley, and Ducati.
Volkswagen Group Media Night, which was live-streamed around the world, took place at Phoenix Media Centre, in Shanghai, in May. Production specialist Tongbo was engaged by Creative Audio Visual Equipment Trading of Shanghai to supply an audio package which could deliver powerful background music, as well as clear speech. Tongbo installed and supported a CODA Audio system designed by audio expert Oliver Tschotow.
The main system comprised left, centre, and right clusters of N-APS (12 in total) complemented by 2 x HOPS8i as infills. A further 13 x HOPS8i were ceiling-mounted as delays, with 2 more deployed as monitors alongside 2 x HOPS12. 4 x HOPS5 were used as delays at the rear of the auditorium.
The overall system was supported by 12 x SCP subs and powered by CODA Audio DSP amplification using 3 x LINUS T-Rack and and a single LINUS M-Rack.
David Webster, global sales and marketing director for CODA Audio, commented: “Tongbo’s commitment to CODA Audio in China is fantastic to see. The work they do is of the highest calibre, providing systems for any number of incredibly high profile and prestigious events.”
He added: “A system deployed for a show of this nature needs to deliver crystal clear audio of the highest quality and be flexible enough to cope with the multiple demands of speech presentation and powerful background music reinforcement. The CODA system deployed by Tongbo proved to be exactly what was required for this important celebration.”
A spokesperson for Creative Audio Visual Trading concluded: “We consider that the audio quality of the CODA loudspeakers is excellent, delivering clear sound at moderate volumes free from any noticeable noise or distortion. The high frequencies are bright without being harsh and the low end is full-bodied and powerful, providing a comfortable overall listening experience.”
