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The performance space at KiK in Austria that's outfitted with Alcons Audio VR loudspeakers.

Alcons Audio Pro-Ribbons Make A Difference At Popular Austrian Cultural Center

Vienna-based integrator Pro Performance implements VR12 and VR5 loudspeakers driven by a Sentinel10 amplified controller in sonic upgrade at KiK Kunst im Keller (art in the cellar) in the town of Ried.

KiK Kunst im Keller (art in the cellar), a cultural center in the Austrian town of Ried, regularly hosts music, literature, theatre and cabaret events, and more throughout each year, was recently equipped with a sound reinforcement system upgrade utlizing Alcons Audio pro-ribbon loudspeakers driven by a Sentinel10 amplified controller in a project designed and installed by Vienna-based integrator Pro Performance.

Wolfgang Sauter, owner of Pro Performance, explains, “KiK needed a sound system that can accommodate a wide range of applications. After all, the spectrum ranges from spoken word and cabaret to live musical performances covering anything from hard rock to EDM to folk music. Optimizing the listening experience of the musicians and artists was just as important to the venue’s management as it was to enhance the audience’s perception. Since the room is not particularly large, they also requested a compact system.

“Besides all this, Alcons is known for its reliable and durable products in Austria,” he continues. “This was exactly what the cultural association at KiK wanted: great sound from smoothly running loudspeakers of high quality. Alcons’ V-Series systems met the specifications precisely and were therefore both our and the customer’s first choice.”

The new system incorporates two each of Alcons VR12 and VR5 multi-purpose loudspeakers — both utilizing the company’s patented pro-ribbon driver technology — powered by a Sentinel10 amplified loudspeaker controller

The chairman of the KiK association, Florian Bauböck, notes, “Since the renovation two years ago, we have had the opportunity to try out different types of events and formats. We would particularly like to target a younger audience. The reason we opted for the Alcons systems was not only the sound quality. Rather, the complete package appealed to me right from the start.

“Even the finest system doesn’t work without appropriate acoustics. By working closely with Pro Performance, we were able to integrate acoustic measures directly into the new design of KiK. Instead of being a compromise, the result was a holistic, individual solution that will henceforth help define the identity of KiK. So far, we’ve been able to convince both the audience and the musicians that we are an ideal platform for a variety of cultural events.“

Sauter, who extended the low end of the system with a custom 8 x 18-inch bass array that works well with the pro-ribbon drivers, concludes, “Alcons offers highest level resolution, clarity and dynamics. With a comprehensive acoustic solution, we were able to impressively highlight these qualities and open up new future prospects for KiK.”

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