Procter & Gamble Hall at the Aronoff Center for the Arts
A State-of-the-Art PA System for Cincinnati's Premier Broadway Venue
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Seat Auditorium
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Miles of Cable Pulled
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Speakers Installed
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Every Seat Identical Sound
Project Vision
Broadway-level sound for Broadway performances
Procter & Gamble Hall had been running the same PA system installed in the 1990s. Coverage was inconsistent, and the sound quality did not match the quality of the performances. The goal was clear: Improve the PA coverage and upgrade every element of the signal chain to deliver the rock-solid sonic experience the hall deserved.
Challenges we had to Solve
Signal Chain Modernization
The venue needed to replace its signal chain with a modern, Audio over IP (AoIP) backbone that delivers reliability, redundancy, and performance required for premier performing arts productions.
Uneven Coverage
Inconsistent coverage left some audience members with a less-than-premium experience. Comprehensive acoustic modeling was essential for delivering consistent sound to every seat and protecting the venue's reputation.
Adaptive Integration
The venue needed an audio system that could seamlessly integrate with touring Broadway productions while delivering exceptional performance as a standalone house system.
How it came together
Ovation Audiovisual started with the room, not the gear; comprehensive acoustic modeling mapped coverage, speaker placements, and timing before a single product was specified—ensuring the design was proven before installation began.
The result was a complete signal chain replacement: A new Meyer Sound PA system featuring Leopard line arrays, Ultra X-series balcony fills, and LFC subwoofers; a Yamaha DM7 console with Rio stage boxes handling I/O and audio networking; and new conduit, cable paths, and rigging throughout.
Every seat is the best seat
Ovation’s work ensured exceptionally even coverage throughout the hall. The days of uneven coverage are gone, and Procter & Gamble Hall now delivers a Broadway-level audio experience for the entire audience–whether in the front orchestra or the rear of the upper balcony.
The Ovation Crew was patient while we awaited approval, but ready to go and made everything work in a tight window for a significant sound system upgrade at the theater!Micheal Meuché
The Aronoff Center
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