Eton College Chapel Installation
'Flat-panel technology is coming to the aid of many venues where column speakers have provided an incomplete acoustic solution. The historic Chapel at Eton College is the latest example.' (Shown left)
'When Eton College looked to replacing its ageing PA system, there were several factors that ruled out the traditional approach to sound reinforcement. The requirement was for a sound distribution system that would improve the intelligibility of read lessons, themes from guest speakers and college announcements. The original installation featured large, line-source column loudspeakers that were considered unacceptable, not least because of their visible intrusion on the beauty of the perpendicular architecture.'
'Eton College asked Cambridge Architectural Research (CAR) to investigate the problem and advise on a solution. Intrigued by the possibilities of using discreet, flat-panel loudspeakers Tim Lewers, chief acoustician of CAR, approached Mission to provide high performance NXT® technology speaker panels.'
AV Industry Awards 2003 - AUDIO PROJECT OF THE YEAR WINNER
'DRV Ltd worked with Cambridge Audio Consultants on the project which was complicated by the acoustically difficult chapel environment and the need to match the historical decor and fittings.'
'NXT® flat panal speakers were chosen over traditional enclosures because of their ability to produce a high intelligibility source in a highy reverberant environment. DRV Ltd designed and made brass casings to house the Mission NXT FS2 Pro panels (which were mounted on stems on the pews, rather than on walls).'
