JBL Professional has delivered a high-performance audio upgrade at The Miller Center for the Arts at Reading Area Community College in Pennsylvania, USA.
The Miller Center for the Arts at Reading Area Community College is an acoustically refined performing arts centre known for hosting an array of national acts, local productions, student showcases and community programming.
Stray Production Services partnered with the college to deliver a comprehensive audio upgrade anchored by the JBL VTX A6 line array system and Crown iTech Series amplifiers.
One of the most unique design aspects of the space is its predominantly white interior, which is uncommon for theater environments. To minimize visual distraction, Stray specified white JBL VTX A6 enclosures that blend cleanly into the architecture.
Beyond aesthetics, the upgrade was driven by performance. The room's dimensions presented coverage challenges, especially with the previous system that lacked clarity and failed to consistently reach all seating zones. The JBL VTX A6 system, with its 120-degree horn, allowed STRAY to deliver seamless coverage while keeping the rig out of the sightline. The system was supplemented with JBL B15 subwoofers on the main hang, additional flown JBL ASB7128 subwoofers, JBL AM5212/64 speakers for the upper balcony, JBL AC18/95 speakers for the under-balcony and JBL AC 18/95 speakers for front fills. The PA system is managed by BSS BLU-160, connected to the venue’s existing Dante network for streamlined audio control and connectivity.
The system is powered by Crown iTech amplifiers, which are purpose-built to drive the VTX Series. STRAY leveraged JBL's Line Array Calculator and Performance Manager software from design through commissioning, ensuring optimal configuration and giving the client real-time system monitoring capabilities.