Shrine Auditorium

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Performing arts venues often showcase famous performers and notable events, but the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall has earned its own renown as a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument on the National Register of Historic Places. This storied landmark, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026, boasts impressive Art Deco architecture, but its sound system required modernization. To install a professional sound system worthy of the Shrine’s reputation and A-list performances, 3G Productions selected cutting-edge, pristine sound technology from L-Acoustics.

The Challenge

The primary requirements for The Shrine’s new sound system were immaculate sound quality and consistent coverage. Adaptability was also crucial, as the system needed to function effectively across the Expo Hall and the Auditorium’s various configurations. Given the venue’s 54,000-square-foot capacity for 5,000 attendees, ensuring wide coverage was a significant challenge. Furthermore, the system had to be versatile enough to support a range of events, from globally televised award shows to high-profile rock concerts.

The Solution

To ensure comprehensive and pristine sound coverage throughout the expansive venue, L-Acoustics Soundvision 3D audio prediction software was used to design the optimal professional sound system. Emphasizing versatility, the system was implemented as a fully portable setup, with touring-grade carts and cases enabling seamless storage and effortless relocation to the 6,300-seat Auditorium.

For the Expo Hall, 3G Productions deployed an L-Acoustics system featuring two main hangs of 12 K2 speakers per side, each with three Kara II speakers for down-fill. The KS28 subwoofers, equipped with dollies for easy movement, are typically arranged in five clusters of three in a cardioid configuration, with each cluster topped by a single Kara II for front-fill. Two A15 Focus speakers on either side of the stage provide out-fill for the area under the venue’s deep balcony.

“On the upper balcony, we installed two rolling chariots, each with two KS21 subs and an A15 Focus,” explains Jerrod Cring, Director of AVLI at 3G Productions. “These versatile units can be easily repositioned as stage side-fills or used for outdoor festivals across the Shrine’s grounds. Their integrated mobility ensures they are always performance-ready.” Halfway back in the Expo Hall, two hangs of six Kara II speakers each provide delay coverage. “These arrays, suspended from motors and supported by bespoke carts, guarantee consistent audio quality throughout the entire space,” Cring adds.

Power is supplied by LA-RAK II units with LA12X amplified controllers. A P1 processor in a drive rack at FOH manages the system, which is networked over Milan-AVB. A DiGiCo Quantum225 serves as the house mixing console.

The Result

The new L-Acoustics system has significantly enhanced the Shrine’s audio capabilities, providing both powerful performance and exceptional versatility. The system’s design enables rapid reconfiguration, guaranteeing pristine sound quality for any event, whether it’s a live music performance or a corporate function. With this installation, L-Acoustics has proven effective in providing a top-tier audio solution for a venue with varied and demanding requirements.

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