{"id":34794,"date":"2023-05-02T22:57:46","date_gmt":"2023-05-02T20:57:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.l-acoustics.com\/?post_type=press-release&p=34794"},"modified":"2024-04-19T11:45:55","modified_gmt":"2024-04-19T09:45:55","slug":"boulder-theater-rocks-with-l-acoustics-k3","status":"publish","type":"press-release","link":"https:\/\/www.l-acoustics.com\/fr\/press-releases\/boulder-theater-rocks-with-l-acoustics-k3\/","title":{"rendered":"Boulder Theater Rocks with L-Acoustics K3"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Z2 Entertainment turns to Clearwing Systems Integration to equip the city\u2019s Art Deco jewel with a concert sound system worthy of the top talent it now hosts<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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BOULDER, Colorado \u2013 May 2023 \u2013<\/strong> When the Curran Opera House first opened its doors in 1906, it was a beacon of culture for downtown Boulder, Colorado, presenting operas, musicals, and the latest \u201cmodern\u201d spectacle of silent movies. When the boom of films with spoken dialog arrived in the 1930s, the 850-capacity venue was given both an Art Deco makeover and a new name: Boulder Theater. As the artists and acts performing there changed dramatically over the past century, so did the theater\u2019s audio system iterations, each bringing varying improvements in sound quality. Now, after a dozen years since its most recent upgrade, Boulder Theater has taken a giant step forward in fidelity, punch, and coverage with the installation of an L-Acoustics K3 loudspeaker system designed and deployed by Clearwing Systems Integration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Locally-based Z2 Entertainment is Colorado\u2019s largest independent live music promotion and entertainment company, formed in 2010 with the merger of two of the city\u2019s iconic venues, Fox Theatre and Boulder Theater. As the sole owner and operator of Boulder Theater, Z2 handles all of the bookings for the venue, which hosts nearly 200 productions a year. When the theater\u2019s aging sound system began to reveal its shortcomings, Z2 Vice President of Production Edward Link III said he already had one loudspeaker brand in mind as a prime contender for the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Boulder Theater is now home to an L-Acoustics K3 loudspeaker system<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Z2 Entertainment owns and operates the historic Colorado venue<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cPrior to joining Z2, I operated a sound company that deployed numerous different PA systems for events and shows, and of all of those, my favorites were the L-Acoustics dV-DOSC and K1,\u201d says Link. \u201cTheir warmth and depth are what first struck me years ago. Listening to them, compared to other brands, was similar to the experience of hearing a compact disc versus a vinyl record. I also toured as a front-of-house engineer and preferred to mix on L-Acoustics rigs whenever possible; when my clients headlined at Red Rocks, I would always spec L-Acoustics. So when the time came to update Boulder Theater\u2019s sound, for me, it was an easy choice.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following a comparative listening of several loudspeaker brands\u2019 arrays in the theater, Clearwing ultimately specified a compact yet powerful L-Acoustics K3<\/a> system for the venue. \u201cWe did a \u2018shoot-out\u2019 in the room, and the difference was clear,\u201d says Matt Phillips, System Design and Sales, Clearwing Systems Integration. \u201cIn the end, the customer really appreciated the SPL, size, weight, and flexibility of K3, as well as the ability to use Panflex\u2122 to perfectly cover the unique oval shape of the room. It quickly emerged as the winner.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Installed earlier this year by Clearwing\u2019s Denver team, the new system features eight K3 flown per side as the main arrays, with four KS28<\/a> subs ground-stacked below each hang. Five coaxial X8<\/a> enclosures spread out across the stage serve as front-fills, and the entire system is driven by three new LA7.16i<\/a> and two LA12X<\/a> amplified controllers, all managed by a single P1<\/a> processor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Four KS28 subs are ground-stacked below each K3 hang<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Five X8 enclosures spread out across the stage lip deliver front-fill<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

P1 was essential to the new design, says Phillips, providing loudspeaker system control and tuning from FOH. \u201cIn addition to acting as the DSP for the system, P1 also functions as an input switcher between consoles,\u201d he describes. \u201cThe house console is an Avid S6L 24D, which communicates to the P1 via MILAN AVB. With AVB signal routing, the venue\u2019s engineers are able to send mixes practically anywhere\u2014live streams, distributed audio, recording, and so on. The AES and analog inputs are available for guest consoles, with the mic inputs acting as house music inputs while switching between bands. From the P1, the signal travels backstage over AVB to the amplifiers and then out to the system. The fact that the audio is going from the console all the way to the amplifiers over AVB at 96k will keep this system relevant for years to come.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A performance by Al Di Meola on February 3rd officially christened the venue\u2019s new sound system, and both the show and rig received ample praise. \u201cThe system performed remarkably in terms of sound quality and coverage,\u201d Phillips recalls. \u201cThe clarity and musicality between the previous PA and the new one are obvious even to the uneducated ear. The show was mostly acoustic guitar and percussion, and the subs were barely even tapped yet, but there was still enough LF to fill the room noticeably. Everyone at the venue was extremely pleased.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Link says that that reaction has quickly become the norm: \u201cIn addition to hearing very complimentary comments from many artists and their engineers, fans that have been coming to the theater for 20-plus years have pulled me aside after shows to thank us for putting in this new system and to tell me how amazing it is to hear their favorite acts through it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAnd I\u2019m just as amazed,\u201d he continues. \u201cK3 covers the space perfectly and provides a beautiful true stereo image for the whole room. I can hear the pick drag against a guitar string from any seat in the house, and a vocalist\u2019s breath and subtle nuances of their voice are all present. EDM and \u2018bass science\u2019 music sounds amazing, with all frequencies working together in harmony, and the system\u2019s generous headroom allows for more mixes and artistic choices by engineers. In my opinion, the range of the K3, the power of the KS28, and the articulation of the X8 combined are the perfect match for Boulder Theater. Given the space and weight restrictions that we had to work within, there isn\u2019t a better option out there to service our space.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For info on Boulder Theater and Z2 Entertainment, visit www.bouldertheater.com<\/a>. Clearwing Systems Integration can be found online at www.clearwing.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Clearwing\u2019s Denver team installing the L-Acoustics K3 arrays<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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