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Follow on Google News | Powersoft Brings Immersive Audio to The National Automobile MuseumRanked as One of America's Five Greatest Automobile Museums, The National Automobile Museum Upgrades with Powersoft M28Q Amplifiers to Create Memorable A/V Experience for Patrons
By: Powersoft The museum, which was named one of America's Five Greatest Automobile Museums by AutoWeek in 2012, includes an assemblage of spectacular cars within its four galleries — each representing a different epoch in the history of the automobile. The collection consists of turn-of-the- After completing an HD video system upgrade, Pro AV & Electronics competed a thorough evaluation of the theater's audio system, and it was determined that the existing amplifier system was not delivering optimal performance. "During our testing, we found that some of the theater's power amplifiers were deteriorating and not performing to specification," "During our evaluation, we found that the primary reason for the distorted audio was the result of several failing amplifiers and a mixer that was operating intermittently," During the audio installation and upgrade, the first priority for Pro AV & Electronics was to deliver a true DSP system that would give the museum full control over their audio, including the ability to turn the system on and off via automation and remote control. In addition, they sought an amplifier that would deliver 'bang for the buck' but plenty of wattage to power the 7.1 system. It also needed to have extremely low power consumption and low heat dispersion. The answer was the Powersoft M28Q with DSP — a 1U rackspace amplifier able to deliver up to 700 watts per channel at 4 ohms. Both units were plugged into a single 20-amp circuit, which was more than sufficient. "We needed an amplifier that was both 'low maintenance' and reliable," says Barlow. It also had to pack a punch in terms of performance: Once Barlow and his crew completed the installation, they couldn't believe their ears: "The entire system sounded amazing, and the old German speakers that were originally installed still sounded great. They just needed the right power, and the Powersoft delivered this in spades," he says. "When we powered everything with the M28Qs, everything sounded very sharp and crisp, with great attack. We saved a ton of money by not swapping out the speakers, which we originally thought was the root of the problem." Pro AV & Electronics utilized the DSP settings to ensure 'hands-off' performance and system longevity. "We wanted to automate the turning on and off of the amplifiers, so the A/V people don't have to worry about this. This means that the amplifiers are not running all day, and nobody can forget to turn them off — this is a power saver, but will also extend the life of the amplifier." Barlow and team also used the Powersoft DSP to tune the system, ensuring EQ curves and other settings are not changed by accident. The end result of the system installation was more than satisfying. "The comment the staff made to us was that the theater has never sounded this good," Barlow exclaims. Now that the 'low end' response is tight and in tact, museum visitors can experience the full, immersive effect of the theater's new HD system. While they may not know the technology or the science behind this, they can certainly hear the low end rumble of a classic motorcar in crisp, convincing detail. "Patrons get to feel the roar of the engine, and race track scenes are brought to life with unmatched clarity. You now get that full, immersive experience and it really helps build memories for anyone who comes through." About Powersoft: Powersoft is the world leader in lightweight, high power, single rack space, energy efficient amplifiers for the professional audio market. Founded in Italy in 1995, headquartered in Florence, Italy, with offices in Ventura, CA, Powersoft couples the experience and precision of its production department with exceptional components to deliver products with perfect audio response and high performance reliability. Its state-of-the- End
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