Along with Solid State Logic (SSL), the companies joined forces to design a one-of-a-kind electro-acoustic sound reinforcement system for the theater, which is one of the most historical and prestigious in France. The Chaillot National Theater's new 3D Sound system has already been used in the production of original contemporary dance productions featuring choreographers, dancers and actors including, Olivia Ruiz, Jean-Claude Gallotta, Carolyn Carlson, Aesoon Ahn, Antony Hamilton, José Montalvo, Thomas Lebrun, and Rocio Molina.
As the sound reinforcement system used in the Jean Vilar hall (1270 seats) was due to be replaced, Amadeus imagined a solution that would go beyond the limits of traditional technologies such as stereo, 5.1 multichannel format, or any conventional speaker system. The implemented solution uses the Wave Field Synthesis (WFS) technology. Like visual holograms, this 'holophonic' process captures or creates a sound stage by preserving spatial information: the distance and direction of the sound sources used.
This technique allows to replicate the sound field's physical properties. Wherever they are in the theater, the listener keeps a coherent perception of the sources' localization.
explains Marc Piera, Chaillot National Theater's Sound Department Manager.
