The Marina Fountain, the latest addition to the Palermo Marina Yachting Park in (Palermo) Italy that every evening transforms into a stage showcasing water and light choreography set to captivating music, is supported by a centrally installed sound reinforcement system headed by RCF loudspeakers and amplifiers.
The Marina Fountain is named after the mermaid child from Gianni Rodari’s story, “The Mermaid of Palermo.” The project was commissioned by Cler — Cooperative of Roman Electrical Workers and created in partnership with local firm Ennegi Service srl. Forme d’Acqua developed the fountain’s management technology for all water and light choreographies in collaboration with light designer architect, Simona Marta Favrin—FavrinDesign.
The sound system is designed to maximize sound impact, synchronize the music and water features, and achieve 360-degree distribution. “The audio system comprises six HL 2290 speakers arranged to cover the lake’s entire 6,000-square-meter perimeter,” explains Nico Tarantino, head of the Technology and Special Systems Division at Ennegi Service srl. “A 28-unit rack houses a DX 1616 processor and six RCF IPS class-D amplifiers that drive the high frequencies (IPS 1.5K model) and low frequencies (IPS 2.5K). The rack also includes a player from Forme D’acqua that synchronizes audio and pump controls via DMX.”
Tarantino continues, “Working with the RCF Engineering Support Group allowed us to fine-tune the processor and the strategic speaker placement. We achieved constant and clear coverage throughout the location, allowing everyone to fully enjoy the show at any point in the promenade.” The song selection is managed remotely via a smartphone, tablet, or PC using an app, developed by Forme d’Acqua.
“RCF has given Marina the clear and powerful voice we desired,” says Gianluca Orazio, CEO of Forme d’Acqua Venice Fountains. “Just like a siren, from which it takes its name, its voice attracts and enchants those who hear it. Thanks to RCF, the fountain provides a unique and immersive experience, achieved through a custom audio system composed of cutting-edge equipment and technology that fully meets our design needs and performance requirements.”
