In the bustling city of Kolkata, India, the Eastern Railway Headquarters stands tall as a beacon of architectural grandeur. Nestled within this iconic building is the magnificent 600-seater Fairlie Place auditorium—a testament to cutting-edge AV system integration.
Spearheaded by renowned system integrator Satelite Electronics working in collaboration with Vardhaman Mega-Tech (VMT), the audio system at the auditorium offers an unparalleled sensory experience; where British Acoustics takes center stage with their Alpha Source 412-95 loudspeakers and PW618S subwoofers, accompanied by a host of other stand-out products to complete this sonic masterpiece.
“The sound quality delivered by the system is exceptional, exceeding our expectations in every way,” commends Anup Kumar Biswas, managing director of Satelite Electronics. “The clarity and fidelity of the British Acoustics speakers are unmatched, and the overall balance of the system is perfect.”
At the heart of the Fairlie Place auditorium’s audio system lies the Alpha Source 412-95 high-performance passive loudspeakers from British Acoustics, whose precisely placement at FOH comes together to offer an exceptionally rich sound experience thanks to their precision engineering and powerful output that affords exceptional frequency response and dispersion characteristics.
Complementing the Alpha Source speakers to perfection are the PW618S subwoofers from British Acoustics that take on the responsibility of delivering impactful low-frequency reproduction. The subwoofers provide deep and resonant bass, adding richness and depth to the overall sonic landscape of the auditorium; with the seamless integration of the Alpha Source loudspeakers and PW618S subwoofers at FOH creating a truly cohesive and balanced sonic experience that captivates the audience.
The system performance is further enhanced with multiple BRT-26 compact trapezoidal, point-source loudspeakers that have been strategically placed throughout the venue to ensure optimal coverage and clarity; along with multiple units of the Radial25TW IP67-rated 2-way speaker system that offer durability without compromising on audio fidelity.
The BRT-26 speakers and the Radial25TW speakers act as an extension of the main FOH solution, as together they enable precise localization of sound while maintaining consistent sound quality across the entire auditorium, thereby delivering seamless audio to every seat and enhancing the immersive experience for the audience.
British Acoustics’ TK 9000 and TK 5000 power amplifiers, paired with the versatile Q350i mixer amplifier, form the backbone of the Fairlie Place auditorium’s audio system; offering unwavering reliability and ample power to drive the loudspeakers with precision and clarity, while also enabling seamless integration of multiple input sources and precise zone control to empower sound engineers the ability to fine-tune the audio system to match the unique requirements of each event.
“We are proud to have been a part of this project and to have worked with such a talented and dedicated team,” exults Jeff Mandot, national sales manager at VMT. “The sound installation at Fairlie Place is a testament to the quality of our products and the expertise of the team who worked tirelessly to ensure that every aspect of the project was executed with precision and attention to detail.
“I appreciate the attention to detail that has gone into the design of system,” commends Ajay Kumar, Retired Principal CSTE, Fairlie Place.
