The Emery/Weiner School

Solution t33 principal Bruce Coffman worked closely with Terry Nelson to create a new solution for the field’s sound system after an initial spec with speakers mounted across the back of the bleachers was deemed ineffective. Coffman sent architectural dimensions to Fulcrum Acoustic co-founder Dave Gunness who ran EASE plots identifying a surprising single-speaker solution to cover the entire field and seating area. One Fulcrum AH463 High Efficiency Full-Range Coaxial Horn was mounted atop the field’s 37 foot high scoreboard to provide the requisite SPLs for the crossfield acoustic throw and the precise 60° x 30° broadband pattern control to cover the grandstands exactly from end to end.

Coffman concludes, “this was one of those very rare instances in which the right gear provided the absolute perfect match for the application. Beyond the bleachers and end zone, the sound virtually disappears. In addition to the school’s savings realized by eliminating the need for additional speakers, the simplified installation cut the project’s labor costs in half and helped make a very pleased customer with an exceptional sound system that exceeded their expectations.”