Oklahoma City Zoo Amphitheatre
The Oklahoma City Zoo Amphitheatre, a popular summer performance venue, faced the challenge of delivering high-quality audio for diverse musical genres while minimizing noise complaints from nearby residents. To address these needs, SaveLive, the venue management organization, partnered with Miller Pro Audio and K-array USA to install a Firenze Concert system. For the 2024 summer season, the lineup included Legends of Hip Hop (Ice Cube, E-40, and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony), Blues Traveler, Howard Jones, Flaming Lips, Slightly Stoopid, CAKE and Benson Boone, among others.
Objectives
Deliver high-quality sound for a diverse range of musical genres
Accommodate a 7,000 capacity outdoor venue
Provide a flexible and powerful system capable of handling different audience sizes and stage configurations.
Minimize noise complaints from nearby residents.
Solution
A powerful K-array Firenze touring system was selected for its high fidelity, high SPL performance, and beam steering capabilities. The system included:
Main Arrays: Left and right hangs of nine Firenze KH8 speakers with onboard DSP and Electronic Beam Steering (EBS).
Subwoofers: 12x Firenze-KS8 self-powered, weather-resistant subwoofers
Front Fill: 3x Firenze KH7 with KH7-BASE
Additional Equipment: KH-FLY24, KH8-FRAME3, KH8-DOLLY, KS8-DOLLY, K8-BOX
System Advantages
Customization: The Firenze system offers high-level customization, allowing precise sound direction and minimizing noise bleed.
Weather Resistance: IP45 rated components suitable for outdoor use.
Quick Deployment: Innovative rigging system allows for rapid setup and takedown.
Versatility: Capable of handling various music genres effectively.
Compact Design: Reduces setup time and costs.
Results
The K-array Firenze Concert system proved to be an effective solution for the Oklahoma City Zoo Amphitheatre, delivering high-quality audio and efficient deployment making it an ideal choice for the venue's needs.
Exceptional Sound Quality: The Firenze Concert system delivered high-quality audio, providing clear and powerful sound for the diverse lineup of artists.
Noise Reduction: The system's beam steering technology effectively directed sound towards the audience, minimizing noise complaints from nearby residents.
Flexibility and Versatility: The Firenze system's modular design and ease of deployment allowed for quick and efficient setup and breakdown, accommodating different stage configurations and audience sizes.
Client Testimonial
"The K-array Firenze system exceeded our expectations. Its ability to be tailored to our specific needs ensured that sound was directed precisely where it was intended, significantly reducing the impact on surrounding areas. This was not just a selling point; it proved to be a game-changer in achieving the acoustic clarity we desired while maintaining good relations with the local community. The system's ease of deployment was remarkable; it significantly cut down time and costs on the build and breakdown of the show. Overall, the K-array P.A. system delivered on all fronts. Its customization capabilities, compact size, and efficient deployment made it an ideal choice for our needs at the Oklahoma City Zoo Amphitheatre."
- Lindsey Dubey, SaveLive, Director of Back of House Operations
Conclusion
The K-array Firenze Concert system proved to be an ideal solution for the Zoo Amphitheater, balancing high-quality sound performance with community considerations. Its versatility and efficiency make it a recommended choice for similar venues facing comparable challenges.
KIT LIST
MAIN RIGHT
9x KH81x KH-FLY24
3x KH8-FRAME3
3x KH8-DOLLY
MAIN LEFT
9x KH8
1x KH-FLY24
3x KH8-FRAME3
3x KH8-DOLLY
SUB ARRAY
12x KS8
4x KS8-DOLLY
FRONT FILL
3x KH7
3x KH7-BASE
POWER/CONTROL 1
3x K8-BOX
