Powersoft’s Quattrocanali amplifier platform was chosen for a recently completed Dolby Atmos install at Cineplexx Westfield SCS, a luxury multiplex in Vienna, Austria.
Following a refurbishment of the Westfield Shopping City Süd, the premium multiplex partnered with CinemaNext to a blend of premium audio and projection technologies in each of the complex’s ten rooms, six of whichare equipped for Dolby Atmos immersive sound, with two rooms using Powersoft amplifiers. Seating 254, the Unique room has rows of seats arranged in a freestanding U-shape, in the middle of the room, providing the best view for everyone, while the Ultimate room has a standard layout and features Dolby Atmos sound.
The two rooms emply Powersoft Quattrocanali 1204, 4804 and 8804 amplifiers to drive five Dolby System 133 three-way screen speakers and handle bass management. Quattrocanali also Powersoft’s patented SRM (Smart Rail Management) technology, which recycles the reactive energy from the loudspeakers, helping limit overall power consumption and reduce heat dissipation, thereby cutting operational costs and making it perfect for the eco-conscious cinema.
‘We chose Quattrocanali amplifiers as their power output meets the demands of the Dolby Screen system in the two rooms,’ explains CinemaNext Austria General Manager, Christof Federle. ‘Another was their integration with the Dolby processor via AES67, as well as for its power consumption efficiency, high audio quality and power density.’
Installed discreetly in a rack room behind each screen, where the projector and Dolby processor are also located, the amplifiers integrate with Dolby CP950A for Dolby Atmos certification by using AES67 connectivity, providing an immersive cinematic experience in rooms two and three.
‘The integration of Powersoft Quattrocanali amplifiers into Cineplexx’s Westfield SCS luxury multiplex demonstrates our commitment to pushing the boundaries of audio excellence in cinema, while embracing the importance of energy cost saving and sustainability expected by the cinema market,’ says Powersoft Global Key Account Manager, Francesco Cionini. ‘We are proud to be a key part of enhancing cinemagoers’ experience in Vienna.’
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