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Audio

The Voxel hosts an advanced 10-channel surround speaker system in the theater. It can be easily configured for simple stereo audio playback or multichannel immersive audio. This flexibility also accommodates any audience seating arrangement or stage design. A similar quality 2-channel sound system is available in the Lobby as well.

A plug-and-play “Aux Box” is available for plugging a phone or laptop into The Voxel for audio playback to the stage and/or lobby. Wireless AirPlay from Apple devices is also available.

A d&b DS100 handles most of The Voxel’s audio routing via Dante. Most modern audio consoles can output Dante digital audio over an Ethernet connection. Computers can output multichannel audio over Dante using Dante Virtual soundcard.

Accommodations are provided for

  • Direct 1:1 inputs to all speakers
  • Stereo inputs - may be routed to theater or lobby
  • d&b Sound Objects - spatial audio in the theater

The Voxel does not have an intercom system, as there is no permanent tech booth to prevent the audience from hearing technical chatter.

Console

  • (1) Yamaha DM7C Digital Mixer
    • 72 Channels
    • 48 Mixes, 12 Matricies, 2 Stereo Bus
    • 16 Motorized Faders, Single Bay
    • 16 XLR analog inputs & 16 XLR analog outputs
    • Dante compatible
    • iPad Remote
  • (1) Yamaha Tio1608-D2 Dante Stage Box
    • 16 XLR analog inputs
    • 8 XLR analog outputs

Speaker Inventory

Standard configuration (10 channel 360 surround + sub) shown in drawings.

  • (4) d&b E12-D point source speakers
    • Dispersion 110° x 50° rotatable
    • SPLmax 133 dB
    • Z5352 E12 Flying bracket with rigging eyes
    • About 12'-9" to bottom of speaker (5' slings)
    • Product Manual
  • (6) d&b E8 point source speakers
    • Dispersion 90° x 50° rotatable
    • SPLmax 129 dB
    • Z5350 E8 Flying bracket with rigging eyes
    • About 13'-7" to bottom of speaker (5' slings)
    • Product Manual
  • (2) d&b 18” V-SUB subwoofers
    • Components 18"/12"
    • Dispersion Cardioid
    • SPLmax 137 dB
    • Permanently flown above the grid center stage
    • Product Manual
  • (2) d&b D20 4-channel amplifiers
  • (1) d&b 10D 4-channel amplifier

Lobby Speakers

  • (2) d&b 12” E12X-SUB Subwoofers
    • Components 12"
    • Dispersion Omni directional
    • SPLmax 127 dB
    • Product Manual
  • (2) d&b E8 point source speakers
  • (1) d&b 10D 4-channel amplifier

Additional Inventory

  • Unlimited QLab 5 audio licenses

  • (1) d&b DS100 Signal Engine with En-Scene and En-Space

  • (1) d&b DS10 audio network bridge

  • Shure ULXD4Q 4-Channel Wireless Receiver

    • (4) Shure ULXD1 Lav belt packs with DPA 4061 elements
    • (4) Shure ULXD2 Wireless Microphones w/SM58 heads

  • (1) 16x4 XLR Stage Snake (50')

  • (4) Shure Wired SM58

  • (2) Shure Wired SM58 with switch

  • (1) Radial DiNET DAN-TX2 "Aux Box"

  • 24-point speaker patch bay

  • Stock XLR

  • Stock NL4

Computer Inventory

The following computers are available for you to use for media playback and show control:

  • Mac Studio M1 Max
    • 32GB RAM
    • 500 GB SSD
    • QLab 5 Audio+Video+Lighting Licenses
  • Mac mini M2
    • 8GB RAM
    • 500 GB SSD
    • QLab 5 Audio+Video+Lighting Licenses
  • Mac Mini Intel i7
    • 64 GB RAM
    • 500 GB SSD
    • QLab 5 Audio+Video+Lighting Licenses

System Operation

Dante Inputs To Sound System (Receive)

  • 1-10: Direct to Amp Channels for Theater 360 Surround
  • 12: Direct to Amp Channel for Theater Subwoofer
  • 13-14: Direct to Lobby L (Top + Sub)
  • 15-16: Direct to Lobby R (Top + Sub)
  • 17-18: Direct to Exterior
  • 20-21: Stereo In 1
  • 22-23: Stereo In 2
  • 24-25: Stereo In 3
  • 26-27: Stereo In 4 (reserved for house Mac)
  • 28-29: Stereo In 5 (reserved for house Mac)
  • 30-31: Stereo In 6 (reserved for house Mac)
  • 40-64 Sound Objects

Speaker Patching

If you are making changes to the standard 360 speaker arrangement, please let the TD know.

Sound Objects

d&b Sound Objects are Dante inputs that have a specific 2D location in the theatre. The DS100 will algorithmically adjust the signal to every speaker such that the audio appears to come from a point in space. The objects may be positioned using QLab or by the TD.

Networked Audio Devices

The Voxel’s production network is primarily handled by a Netgear ProSafe M4300-52G-PoE+ switch. The switch is designed to handle NDI, Dante, Art-Net, and other IP-based control technologies.

  • 192.168.5.10 - Aux Box
  • 192.168.5.11 - DS100 Control (11.01)
  • 192.168.5.12 - DS100 Dante
  • 192.168.5.13 - DS100 Dante
  • 192.168.5.14 - DS10
  • 192.168.5.15 - 10D Amplifier (10.01)
  • 192.168.5.16 - D20 Amplifier (10.02)
  • 192.168.5.17 - D20 Amplifier (10.03)
  • 192.168.5.18 - 10D Amplifier (10.04)
  • 192.168.5.21 - Console Control
  • 192.168.5.22 - Console Dante Primary
  • 192.168.5.23 - Console Dante Secondary
  • 192.168.5.24 - Exterior Speaker 1
  • 192.168.5.25 - Exterior Speaker 2
  • 192.168.5.26 - Shure ULXD4Q Receiver

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