Acoustic and audio specialist Event Acoustics has appointed Vanguardia Consulting as UK distributor for the MeTrao intelligent network audio measurement system. Event has also assigned Istanbul-based Elit sole rights for Turkey, with audiovisual design and distribution specialist Zap SA to cover Switzerland.

To support the UK venture, Vanguardia has recruited sound engineer Roly Oliver into the post of Head of Live Business, with a focus on the distribution of MeTrao to rental companies, consultants and temporary and permanent installations.

‘From my experience, as both sound engineer and sound supplier, one of the most frustrating things has been wanting to have real-time information about the actual impact of our stage on the perimeter levels,’ Oliver says. ‘MeTrao finally gives us that, including trackable third-octave analysis of the problem frequencies and even filtering out crowd noise. This allows for a much more relaxed approach to staying within the licensing limits of the event, but still delivering maximum enjoyment to the paying audience. Promoters, sound engineers and ultimately audiences are going to love this device.’

MeTrao provides audio professionals and event organisers with a quick and easy way to measure and observe increasingly strict sound level regulations for live event environments. The system offers a unique feature of diagnosing off-site which sound system at a multi-stage event is reaching a problematic level. It also establishes the problematic frequency so that adjustments can be made. This allows engineers and event managers to avoid breaching regulations by meeting critical off-site limits.

‘We are confident MeTrao is going to add a fantastic new aspect to our business,’ says ZAP’s Flavio Rüdy. ‘The system is a totally new approach, making it possible to distinguish between audience noise and the PA sound itself. It can even be used to measure wind and vibrations. This innovative technology is then combined with robust and professional hardware and an easy-to-use software interface with a convenient cloud infrastructure. We are also looking forward to working closely with Event Acoustics; the team has a focused and professional approach and a great will to keep developing the system. This future-proofing is a very important factor for us.’

‘Vanguardia, Elit and Zap SA are companies with unparalleled reputations for both technical expertise and customer service, making them the ideal fit to launch MeTrao to their respective markets,’ says Event Acoustics’ Peter van der Geer.

‘MeTrao has been designed according to the highest global standards and therefore deserves a respected, industry-leading distribution network,’ agrees Marcel Albers, Director of Global Sales at Event Acoustics. ‘We are confident it is going to take Europe and the UK by storm.’

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