The Legislative Palace in the Uruguayan capital of Montevideo, home to the General Assembly – the legislative branch of the government of Uruguay – has been boosted by the installation of a KV2 sound system in the Chamber of Sessions of the House of Representatives, supplied and installed by pro audio specialist Sonipro.
Supported by a PreSonus StudioLive Series III 32SC digital mixer and a stagebox, four KV2 ESD36 full-range, three-way loudspeaker systems are powered by KV2’s ESP2000D amplifier. Sonipro added a second mixer and a smaller stagebox for the parliamentary television channel to ensure the same quality and performance.
“The biggest challenge was achieving the superior sound quality and intelligibility required by the project without impinging on the aesthetic of the room,” recalled Sonipro director, Victor Barsamian. “We weren’t allowed to change any of the hanging points as we were working in a listed building and the installation needed to remain as discreet as possible. KV2 was an obvious choice for me given the premium sound quality of the brand – and I chose the ESD36 for its very high performance, especially in the vocal range, and for its elegant and unobtrusive aesthetic.
“Initially the specification was for six loudspeakers, but the quality, detail and coverage achieved by only four ESD36s already far exceeded their expectations. We achieved smooth, homogenous sound throughout the auditorium despite it being a venue with difficult acoustic characteristics due to the high domed ceiling, marble facades and generally cavernous nature of the room. They couldn’t believe that we were able to achieve such high-quality sound and uniform coverage with just four boxes! Everyone is thrilled with the results.”
Head of AV at the Chamber of Representatives, Oscar Suárez, concluded: “From the very first tests during the installation, I was able to appreciate the high performance and sound quality obtained with the new equipment. Once the installation and EQ adjustments were complete, the clarity and brightness of the sound at every point in the room was immediately apparent. The new system easily fulfilled the predictions of the acoustic simulation.
I’d also like to highlight the professionalism with which the Sonipro technicians replaced the existing equipment and the particular care taken to maintain the aesthetics of the venue with the new installation.”
