Construction of the sound system at the Verdi Theatre in Padua

Sound immersion while respecting the wonderful theatrical structure

Verdi Theatre in Padua represents one of the city's most prestigious cultural venues, a location that combines historical value, refined architecture, and a busy program of events. In such a complex and constrained context, the quality of the audio experience plays a fundamental role.

The objectives of the project

The project's objective was clear: to renovate the sound system while taking into account the theatre's overall setting, significantly improving acoustic performance and making the hall suitable for hosting a variety of events, from theatre to music, up to high-profile corporate and institutional events.

• Improve the overall acoustic quality of the room.
• Ensure uniform and controlled diffusion of sound.
• Reduce unwanted reverberations and reflections.
• Integrate the system into the architectural context, minimizing the visual impact.
• Make the system flexible and adaptable to different usage scenarios.

THE SOLUTIONS ADOPTED

1. The design choice was to create a sound diffusion system that, in architectural respect of the place, would integrate and hide behind the columns.
2. Particular attention was paid to the theater's critical acoustics: the central aisle of the stalls, the base of the boxes, and the upper dome, all highly reflective surfaces. Thanks to careful system design and calibration, it was possible to prevent the speakers from pointing toward these areas, eliminating the risk of annoying reverberations.
3. In collaboration with our trusted distributor Exhibo, we opted for a solution based on K-array speakers, a brand recognized for its high sound quality, coverage precision and extremely discreet design.

CUSTOM AUDIO DISTRIBUTION

Taking advantage of the columns at the sides of the stage, six Pyton-KP52 I line-array speakers were installed on each side, each 50 cm high, for a total vertical development of 3 meters. This section covers all the areas above the stalls.

Immediately below, directly serving the audience, an additional line array was installed consisting of two Pyton-KP102 I, 1-meter speakers equipped with 12 speakers each.
Overall, the system reaches a total height of 5 meters per side, ensuring precise and uniform coverage.

Reinforcement on the proscenium

To further improve the performance in the front rows of the audience, acoustic reinforcement was provided on the edge of the proscenium using KAN200 speakers from the Anakonda line. These speakers, each 2 meters long, have a unique feature: they are flexible and modular. In the project, four modules were connected per side, obtaining a linear development of 4 meters to the left and 4 meters to the right of the stage. From an aesthetic point of view, the speakers were covered with a finish that matched the stage, making them practically invisible to the audience.

Low frequency management and amplification

To complete the system, two K-array Thunder KS4P I subwoofers were installed, positioned at the sides of the stage, dedicated to reproducing the lower part of the sound spectrum. The system is managed by two K-array KA104 amplifiers, which provide 8 discrete channels of amplification, each capable of delivering 2500 W into 4 ohms.
This configuration allows you to independently control the lower and upper parts of the room: during events where the use of the gallery or boxes is not foreseen, it will be possible to deactivate the amplification dedicated to the upper areas, avoiding unnecessary sound dispersion and possible reverberations.

For Professional Show, the project for the Verdi Theatre in Padua represents a design and philosophical choice: hardly visible speakers, perfectly integrated into the architecture, but capable of offering very high level sound performance.

Effective teamwork, which led to a result fully in line with the client's expectations and the prestige of the location.