{"id":17922,"date":"2021-10-05T00:47:16","date_gmt":"2021-10-04T22:47:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.l-acoustics.com\/?post_type=hot-news&p=17922"},"modified":"2023-01-31T11:22:41","modified_gmt":"2023-01-31T10:22:41","slug":"l-acoustics-serves-up-great-sound-at-roland-garros","status":"publish","type":"press-release","link":"https:\/\/www.l-acoustics.com\/fr\/press-releases\/l-acoustics-serves-up-great-sound-at-roland-garros\/","title":{"rendered":"L-Acoustics Serves Up Great Sound at Roland-Garros"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

K Series shines on Court Philippe-Chatrier, one of the oldest tournaments in tennis history<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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PARIS, France \u2013 October 2021<\/strong> \u2013 The iconic centerpiece of Roland-Garros, the 15,000-capacity Court Philippe-Chatrier, host to one of the most anticipated events in the tennis calendar and the only Grand Slam tournament to be played on clay, has received a significant makeover with the completion of a new retractable roof and night lighting installation. The project also marks a new era of sound for the fabled court, with the installation of an L-Acoustics K Series PA, managed by the French Tennis Federation (FFT) with the support of French acoustic and audio consultant, Scenarchie<\/a>, and installed by leading integration company, SNEF<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The global renovation program at Court Philippe-Chatrier launched three years ago after the court was almost completely rebuilt to accommodate the strengthening required for the retractable roof, which weighed half that of the Eiffel Tower and was finally completed last year. \u201cThe next big step for us was to upgrade the audio system, so the action could be heard loud and clear by the audience at this year\u2019s tournament,\u201d says Julien Mauduit, Director of IT and audiovisual project lead at FFT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A key challenge for the installation of the system was its architectural integration. \u201cWe had designed and built two concrete structures that would house the PA. Their size was carefully evaluated due to limitations on height, which meant we also had to find the best compromise between the length of the line source system and audio performance for the audience,\u201d continues Mauduit. \u201cOur second challenge was to choose a system that would work well with the retractable roof, which has a significant impact on the arena\u2019s acoustics overall. We needed it to be highly versatile, providing perfect coverage and crystal-clear audio for both the open and closed roof scenarios.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After a rigorous evaluation process, which included testing systems by four different loudspeaker manufacturers, L-Acoustics was chosen based on sound quality, build quality, and price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The final system design comprises two main hangs of nine Kara IIi<\/a> with three KS21<\/a> per side, providing coverage for most of the court. These are hung in the concrete structures, positioned in the center of the second tier of seats in the court\u2019s southern tribune. Seven LA4X<\/a> amplified controllers power the system. Thanks to L-Acoustics Panflex technology, coverage from the Kara IIi could be precisely matched to the audience geometry while maintaining a solid SPL level at 90m throw. Limiting the overlap between the two hangs of Kara IIi and the existing PA, which is now used as a voice alarm system, preserved the intelligibility levels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overseen by the company\u2019s Rodolphe Roellinger, SNEF completed the installation in the summer of 2020, with the new system offering perfect sound distribution and audio quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe feedback from audiences has been fantastic with people complimenting the sound and saying how clearly they can hear everything,\u201d concludes Mauduit. \u201cOn less clement days, we can experience the system with the roof closed, and sound quality isn\u2019t affected in the slightest. Overall, we are very pleased with the installation and support from the Scenarchie and L-Acoustics teams. The Court Philippe-Chatrier is a key venue for tennis competitions on the world stage, and we know that our L-Acoustics system will shine there.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    L-Acoustics Kara IIi and KS21 provide coverage for the 15,000-capacity Court Philippe-Chatrier at Paris\u2019 Roland-Garros.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>
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    L-Acoustics Kara IIi and KS21 are hung in concrete structures, positioned in the centre of the second tier of seats in Court Philippe-Chatrier\u2019s southern tribune.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>
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    L-Acoustics Head of Application, Installation \u2013 France, North Africa, Switzerland on site at Court Philippe-Chatrier.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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