Opened last year, multi-use venue Vaillant Live, has invtesed in two JBL audio systems. It is a dynamic, purpose-built, 3500-capacity destination for concerts, family events, sports, and conferencing.
Part of the Becketwell Regeneration scheme, and owned by Derby City Council, the venue is sponsored by heating systems manufacturer Vaillant, and operated by live events company ASM Global.
Specialist venue consultants IPW created a flexible, and scalable layout for Vaillant Live, which in addition to its main auditorium boasts a 400-capacity second space. IPW’s Neil Woodger specified a JBL VTX A8 sound system for the main space and collaborated with Mark Watt of Live Technology (JBL’s UK distributor) on its design. Part of the wider JBL VTX series the VTX A8 is a dual 8” compact line array loudspeaker with 110° dispersion designed for mid-sized rental and installation applications or as auxiliary support for larger VTX systems.
Hull-based integrator, NuWay Audio Visual, installed the main auditorium system comprising 26 x JBL VTX A8 (13 per side) with 8 x JBL VTX B18 subwoofers (4 per side). Vaillant Live also purchased a smaller JBL SRX910 powered line array system for portable use as a pop-up PA in different spaces across the venue. Part of the JBL SRX900 Series, the SRX910 is a 10-inch two-way active line array with built-in DSP and amplification offering a plug and play experience without any compromise of consistency and optimum performance. The second system at Vaillant Live comprises 8 x SRX910 and a pair of SRX928 subs, enabling the venue to flexibly cater for a wide range of applications.