Named after Uffo Horn, an important native of Trutnov who greatly influenced the culture and politics in the region in 19th century, UFFO is the social and cultural centre of the Trutnov region of the Czech Republic. A multifunctional facility, it hosts a variety of events including theatre performances, concerts, exhibitions, conventions and balls. One of the centre’s standout offerings is the diverse programme of the annual Cirk-UFF international festival.
Given the diverse range of performances the venue stages, it was essential to maintain a flexible layout and follow touring standards. DiGiCo’s Czech distributor, Pro Music, supplied and installed the specialist audio set-up, which includes SD12 and SD9 consoles, as well as a 4REA4 audio engine.
‘With such a wide range of performances – from dramatic theatre with elevated seating to flat-floor rock concerts – the SD12’s size, power and flexibility make it the ideal console for the venue,’ says Pro Music Audio/IT Specialist,Petr Šťásek.
The console’s DMI slots support a wide range of formats, making it a versatile choice for live post or FOH positions. The SD12 is connected via Dante to both the stage boxes and 4REA4 engine.
‘To ensure seamless connectivity of all audio and control signals from the various systems, including Desk Link with the L-Acoustics L-ISA Controller for the L-Acoustics L-ISA PA system, a fixed Ethernet network with connection points throughout the venue is utilised,’ Šťásek adds.
The 4REA4 engine is at the heart of the audio set-up, and serves as the central matrix that manages the connectivity between Dante and Madi-connected consoles, as well as AES/EBU connected amplifiers and Madi-connected L-ISA Processors. The 4REA4 tie-lines enable the SD9 console, normally used on monitors, and an S31 in a control room, to use four A168D stageboxes as well as a couple of D-Racks spread around the venue.
‘We have had the privilege of welcoming many guest engineers to the theatre, and their feedback on the DiGiCo SD12 console has been nothing short of outstanding,’ adds Radek Ježek, Technical Director at the venue. ‘The Desk Link feature is especially noteworthy, as it enables external control of the L-ISA Controller directly from the console, resulting in a seamless and intuitive use of the L-ISA system. The 4REA4 engine, on the other hand, acts as the central matrix and enables full integration and format conversion between Madi, Dante and AES/EBU protocols. Overall, everyone is thrilled with the set-up, and now the audience can fully immerse themselves in the live shows with the multichannel sound experience provided by UFFO’s cutting-edge system.’
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