installationnews FRANCE TNP modernises with Yamaha
ONE OF France’s most culturally important theatres, the Théâtre National Populaire (TNP) has recently added a Yamaha digital audio system to its two performance spaces, as part of a major refurbishment. The Grand Théâtre and Petit
Théâtre are capable of seating 667 and 252 respectively, and include rehearsal rooms and other facilities. Vénissieux-based Scenetec was contracted to design and install the technical infrastructure in both venues. Laurent Dureux, TNP head
of sound, worked closely with TNP technical director Jean- Michel Dubois, Scenetec and Yamaha Commercial Audio France to specify an Ethersound-based system for the Petit Théâtre, which features
UNITED KINGDOM
Thin White Duke at the V&A
By Dave Robinson
THE VICTORIA and Albert (V&A) Museum in London is preparing to host a unique exhibition on one of the most influential artists of our times. David Bowie is opens on 23
March 2013 and will examine Bowie’s processes, influences and creativity. The V&A is working in partnership with Sennheiser, allowing visitors to become immersed in Bowie’s music and style via a guidePORT system. The audio journey culminates in a Sennheiser 3DAudio experience, where visitors will become enveloped in a spatial rendition of Bowie songs played through hidden Neumann speakers. Paul Whiting, president of global sales at Sennheiser, says: “We will not only bring equipment to this exhibition, but also our audio expertise.”n www.sennheiser.co.uk
a Yamaha DM2000 digital mixing console and
DME64N/DME24N digital mixing engines for signal routing and processing. A larger-scale version of the system was installed in the
Grand Théâtre, where either the DM2000 or a PM5D can be used, depending on the complexity of the production. The networks in the two venues
were also linked, despite them being on opposite sides of the
street. “We had no experience of networked audio, so Yamaha Commercial Audio and Scenetec worked closely with us to deliver an exceptionally convenient solution,” said Dureux. n www.yamahaproaudio.com
The Théâtre National Populaire has installed a Yamaha audio system
Hear all about Bowie at London’s V&A from 23 March