A new sound reinforcement system at the 25,000-capacity Nakhon Ratchasima Sports Complex in Thailand incorporates a variety of HARMAN Professional Solutions from JBL Professional, Crown, Soundcraft and BSS implemented by Mahajak Development Co.
The venue is the fourth biggest stadium in Thailand and comprises the Nakhon Ratchasima FC football field that’s surrounded by a grandstand with a single roof on one side. Mahajak Development Co. reports that the main challenge was that the audio system needed to be installed on the roof, which only covered one side of the complex, but also had to deliver sound coverage to every seat in the stadium.
The Mahajak team selected JBL PD500 Series loudspeakers to cover the roof side of the grandstand and JBL Variable Compact Series line arrays to cover the rest of the venue. Designed for a variety of venues including sports facilities, PD500 Series models have four horn-loaded 15-inch two-way systems and a dual 15-inch subwoofer for a full dynamic range, while the Compact Series is designed for long-throw applications.
Crown DCi Series amplifiers with network monitoring drive the loudspeakers while a BSS BLU-100 signal processor offers system configuration and management. The Soundcraft Si Impact digital console offers external wireless control for the venue’s staff.
The installation team also installed JBL Control 29AV-1 speakers, powered by a Crown CDi series amplifier and configured using a dbx VENU360 signal processor, in the corridor outside of the stadium for background audio.
“A unique, historical venue like Nakhon Ratchasima Sports Complex requires powerful audio systems to enliven the fan experience and create an exciting atmosphere during sports events, competitions and concerts,” says Amar Subash, Director, Channel Management and Audio Solutions, HARMAN Professional Solutions, APAC. “We would like to thank our partner Mahajak Development for delivering yet another successful project and resolving the challenges with innovation and proficiency.”
