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Star Professional Audio and Alphatec install Coda Audio N-Ray at Kolkata cultural hub

Sangit Kala Mandir is one of Kolkata’s premier cultural institutions, committed to promoting the arts and music by hosting an entertaining and varied year-round programme of events. Founded by the Indian industrialist Basan Kumar Birla, the not-for-profit institution has grown steadily over decades to promote creative freedom and provide a platform for aspiring young minds to showcase their talents and cultural expression.

Technical provision for the venue’s 1000 capacity Birla Auditorium was recently upgraded to meet the expanding requirements of its multi-faceted programme. Amongst the improvements was a new audio system which replaced its existing outdated and underpowered PA. A team combining the expertise of Sun Media Ventures, headed by AV system design consultant Umesh Bhagwan, and Star Professional Audio and Alphatec, guided by industry veteran Roger Drego, installed a new Coda Audio system into the Auditorium. They chose a system based around Coda’s N-Ray line array.

The team installed (per side) eight N-Ray, supplemented by (per side) two SCN-F low frequency extensions and one SCP subwoofer. Three Hops5 (5’’ high output point source) were deployed as front fills, with a further four Hops5 as delays under the balcony and two Hops5 as balcony delays. Four Coda Audio Cue Four stage monitors completed the picture.

“Roger Drego’s guidance was instrumental in navigating the complexities of the project”, notes Devasis Barkataki, Founder and Managing Director of Alphatec. Paul Ward of Coda Audio adds: “It’s great to see N-Ray chosen to elevate the audio quality in this historic venue. We’re seeing Alphatec doing great work across India both in the live sound and install sectors, firmly establishing Coda’s credentials in this market.”

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