Western University, based in Ontario Canada, has selected EM Acoustics’ Reference Series loudspeakers for a special events space within the new Ronald D. Schmeichel Entrepreneurship and Innovation Centre (SEI), intended to host high-profile speaking events, ceremonies and presentations.
Western University stakeholders needed the audio for the event space to provide clear and uniform speech reinforcement, along with ensuring high-quality music reproduction. A secondary concern was that the audio system needed to blend seamlessly with the space’s modern architectural design.
The system design centred on EM Acoustics’ Reference Series loudspeakers, including one R12 large-format 3-way precision passive loudspeaker at their centre, flanked by two R10s. A compact S-18 high-power reflex subwoofer was positioned behind the cluster for additional low-frequency support.
Two DQ10D 4-channel advanced system amplifiers were chosen to power the setup, with one amplifier dedicated to the primary operation and the second serving as a backup, crucial for hosting live events. The system also employed EM Acoustics’ variable angle mounts and a custom rigging solution, designed to attach securely to a heavily reinforced concrete beam above the event space.
Founded in 1878 in London, Ontario, Western University is one of Canada’s top research-intensive universities. The new multipurpose special events space has been designed to host a wide variety of functions, ranging from keynote speeches to musical performances.
