{"id":677651,"date":"2025-03-31T17:46:33","date_gmt":"2025-03-31T15:46:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.l-acoustics.com\/?post_type=press-release&p=677651"},"modified":"2025-05-19T19:29:51","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T17:29:51","slug":"nottingham-trent-alumni-select-l-acoustics-kara-ii-professional-audio-system-for-ntu-londons-education-performance-venue","status":"publish","type":"press-release","link":"https:\/\/www.l-acoustics.com\/fr\/press-releases\/nottingham-trent-alumni-select-l-acoustics-kara-ii-professional-audio-system-for-ntu-londons-education-performance-venue\/","title":{"rendered":"Nottingham Trent Alumni Select L-Acoustics Kara II Professional Audio System"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Solotech delivers industry-standard sound solution that combines educational value with venue acoustics challenges in central London locatio<\/em>n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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LONDON, UK \u2013 March 2025 \u2013 <\/strong>Nottingham Trent University (NTU) has unveiled its new campus in Whitechapel, London, with the launch of NTU London. The venue, located in the heart of London’s creative scene, features a cutting-edge, up to 600-capacity performance space equipped with an L-Acoustics Kara II line array professional audio system\u2014delivering the same technology used at the world’s largest music festivals while providing hands-on learning for aspiring live sound engineers. The system was designed and installed by L-Acoustics Certified Provider Solotech, following a specific request from NTU staff members who are themselves Nottingham campus alumni and wanted to continue their success with L-Acoustics technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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NTU London\u2019s 600-capacity performance space is equipped with an L-Acoustics KARA II line array sound system<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The L-Acoustics sound system was designed to provide exceptional sound coverage across the venue, despite its height limitations<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Educational Excellence Meets Real-World Audio Standards<\/strong>

Building upon the success of NTU\u2019s Nottingham Metronome venue, where Solotech installed an L-Acoustics Kiva II system in 2018, the London campus required a sound solution that could scale up to meet the needs of its larger performance space, while maintaining the critical educational element of working with industry-standard audio equipment. The venue is designed to serve both as a commercial performance venue for touring acts and as a space where students gain practical experience using the same equipment they will encounter throughout their careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Kara II professional audio system is part of L-Acoustics’ renowned K Series, which includes the flagship K1 and K2 systems\u2014the most-requested sound systems by touring artists and festival engineers worldwide. By training on Kara II, students work with technology that shares the same sonic signature and design principles as these industry-standard systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“We wanted to create an environment where students could transition seamlessly from classroom theory to real-world application,” says Bryan Rankin, Head of Technical Events at NTU. “The Kara II system mirrors the professional setups our graduates will use in the field. Having this technology available in-house gives our students a distinct advantage as they enter the industry.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students will gain comprehensive experience with the entire L-Acoustics ecosystem, including hands-on opportunities to practice rigging the systems, work with the LA Network Manager drive system, and utilise the M1 measurement module for system optimisation. The program also includes training with L-Acoustics Soundvision simulation software, allowing students to model audio coverage and make informed adjustments before physical setup\u2014an increasingly essential skill in the professional audio world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Four flown L-Acoustics SB18 subwoofers are flowing behind the main hangs due to the venue’s height restrictions<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The floating design and specialised mounting solutions allowed high-performance levels while ensuring minimal disruption to their central London neighbours<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Urban Acoustic Isolation Challenges Solved by Precision Design<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The installation process presented several challenges, particularly related to the venue’s height restrictions and the need for acoustic isolation in a densely populated area. The design of the venue included a fully floated room-in-room construction to minimise sound transmission to neighbouring spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“With residential buildings and music studios nearby, we needed to go beyond standard isolation techniques,\u201d says Rankin. \u201cThe floating design and specialised mounting solutions allowed us to maintain high-performance levels while ensuring minimal disruption to our neighbours\u2014an absolute necessity in this bustling area of London.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whitemark the Acoustic Architects suggested the use of specialised solutions such as acoustic springs (from Christie and Grey) for the main speaker arrays and isolated plates for the subwoofers to mitigate the risk of transmitting vibrations through the concrete floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The L-Acoustics KARA II system mirrors the professional setups that graduates will use in the field giving them invaluable hands-on experience<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Nine L-Acoustics X12 speakers are placed across the stage for monitoring<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Compact Footprint with Comprehensive Coverage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The system design was carefully optimised using L-Acoustics Soundvision software, enabling Ross Brett, Application Project Manager, and the team to precisely model and adjust the coverage before installation. This digital simulation approach was instrumental in overcoming the venue’s architectural constraints and ensuring even sound coverage throughout the space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The L-Acoustics professional audio system includes two hangs of six Kara II<\/a> with six flown SB18<\/a> subwoofers, three per side behind the main hangs. Two ground-stacked KS28<\/a> subwoofers are placed on isolated plates to prevent vibrations on the concrete floor. Eight X12<\/a> coaxial enclosures are on hand for monitors, and the whole system is powered by 11 LA2Xi<\/a> and two LA12X<\/a> amplified controllers with a P1<\/a> processor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Height restrictions meant we had to get creative with our design,” Rankin continues. “We prioritised even coverage over sheer volume, which was a perfect fit for our educational goals. The Kara II system delivers the high-end sound quality needed for professional performances while also providing an accessible training environment for students.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Nottingham Trent University\u2019s Institute of Creative Technologies has unveiled its new campus in Whitechapel, London, with the launch of NTU London<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Professional Technology Powering Next-Generation Audio Careers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Rankin, the Kara II professional audio system represents more than just a technical solution\u2014it is a cornerstone of NTU educational philosophy. “This system ensures that our students get hands-on experience with the same professional audio systems they’ll encounter throughout their careers,” he concludes. “Our L-Acoustics professional sound system is not just about delivering great sound; it’s about preparing the next generation of audio engineers to excel in the real world by understanding the complete ecosystem of modern audio production, from simulation and setup to performance and measurement.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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