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Formation sur les systèmes d'analyse audio

Alex Forgues présentera le 1er septembre prochain une formation sur le logiciel d'analyse audio Smaart de Rational acoustic. Cette formation sera offerte dans le cadre du "Rendez-Vous Technique des Arts de la Scène 2011" présenté par le Conseil de la culture des arts de la région de Québec. L'événement qui aura lieu au Grand Théâtre de Québec présentera plusieurs autres formations très intéressantes. Alex avait présenté en 2010 une formation sur l'ingénierie de systèmes audio.

http://www.culture-quebec.qc.ca/formation/rvt/index.html

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20k at Quebec city Summer Festival

20k was in charge of the preliminary design of the Festival d'été de Québec sound systems! The work accomplished by 20k resulted in the determination of the audio systems type in regards to the targeted acoustic performances for the Festival's three main stages until 2013.

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20k Show control systems

20k had a great time last week in Miami visiting the guys at Medialon. 20k attended the training class on the latest Medialon show controllers and softwares.

Lots of projects planned for 2011-2012 involving control.

We will keep you posted!

20K COMPLETES WORK AT THE SALLE ALBERT-ROUSSEAU

The reviews coming in from all over are unanimous: the Salle Albert-Rousseau’s new permanent sound system is one of the most efficient in the province. And the 20k firm, which was in charge of designing the system, preparing the call for tenders and overseeing the work, has without doubt contributed to the long-term project’s success. The brand new system combines high-performance and fine-tuning, giving it the versatility much sought after by a wide range of artists and bands. The new meticulously selected and calibrated equipment covers the entire audience area resulting in a consistency rate upward of 95% across the whole spectrum. With its top-of-the-line loudspeakers, remarkably intuitive control system, complete wiring system and intelligent audio design, it goes without saying that the sound system at the Salle Albert-Rousseau is highly efficient but it is also perfectly integrated into the architecture. The 20k team, who were commissioned once again by the Salle Albert-Rousseau to oversee the project for renewing its lighting and control equipment, can now definitely say mission accomplished.

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The new sound system at the Salle Albert-Rousseau will be...

The new sound system at the Salle Albert-Rousseau will be up and running this fall!

The execution phase of the project for replacing the audio equipment at the Salle Albert-Rousseau is now under way and audiences will have the chance to hear the brand new system in early September.

The 20k team has been in charge of designing, integrating and overseeing the Salle Albert-Rousseau’s new technological equipment since spring 2009.

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20k design ... The Wall of Sound!

The month of June was a busy one for the 20k team when, among other things, they designed, programmed and calibrated the sound system for The Wall of Sound, a large-scale mixed-media show that was presented in front of the National Assembly on July 3 and 4 to commemorate the anniversary of the City of Québec. The show’s imposing stage structure, a 67-foot high and 90-foot wide scaffolding, was host to 350 singers and musicians.

As the installation required over a hundred microphones and more than a hundred loudspeakers, the 20k team had to contend with two major challenges: controlling the clearness of the sound system on account of the large number of highly sensitive microphones being used simultaneously and minimizing the sound reflection in the receiving system. To ensure optimum quality sound diffusion, the 20k specialists carried out numerous noise rejection studies and acoustic simulations. The end result proved to be a highly intelligible stereophonic sound environment that was perfectly audible in the predetermined broadcast zone.

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Olivier Gagnon joins 20k audio design / multimedia

Sound system integration and programming specialist Olivier Gagnon is proud to join the team at 20k audio design / multimedia as a partner. With valuable expertise gained in the Montréal region, Olivier now plans to put his skills and know-how to work at 20k to help successfully carry out innovative projects of international scope.

“It was the desire to raise the standards in the industry that prompted me to go into business. 20k’s attention to detail is well above anything else currently available on the market. I am therefore thrilled and enthusiastic about my partnership with 20k,” asserts Olivier Gagnon, the new shareholder of the recently established Québec company.

20k has been working in the field of sound system design, calibration and programming since 2008. Until now, Alexandre Forgues had been the sole shareholder of the company, which has already gained recognition for its comprehensive knowledge of the latest technology, its rigour and its professionalism.

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The Church of Scientology calls on 20k to calibrate its...

The Church of Scientology calls on 20k to calibrate its latest installations

The Church of Scientology has called on the services of 20k for the calibration and programming of the latest installations at its brand new Québec City branch. The imposing building on rue St-Joseph, where nothing has been overlooked when it comes to technology, features an impressive number of lecture halls, chapels and rooms for audiovisual presentations. There are touch screens linked to a Crestron control system at the door to every room so that all elements that can be automated are so: curtains, screens, lighting, audiovisual presentations, ambiances, microphones, and so forth. Many of the conference rooms are equipped with Meyer Sound 5.1 surround sound systems controlled by BSS London BLU signal processors.

20k has calibrated and programmed a much more imposing version of the system: a Meyer Sound 5.1 surround sound system comprised of two UPA-2P speakers in front, one central UPA-1P speaker, six UPM-1P speakers for surround, two UPJunior central delay speakers, two UPM-1P front fill speakers and three 500-HP subwoofers. The Crestron system controls the Soundweb London BLU processors so that the system can be automatically adapted to the different sources in use (5.1 or stereo DVD, CD stereo, microphone, IPOD, 5.1 or stereo Media Server, etc.).

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Dernières retouches sur la salle André-Mathieu

Calibration de la salle Pratt & Whitney

Sylvain-Lelièvre theatre system tunning

The Salle Sylvain-Lelièvre located at the CÉGEP de Limoilou recently purchased new technical equipment for its lighting, and video and audio systems. Following the investment, 20k was given the mandate of performing the calibration of the new sound system using the SIM3 system. 20k was also entrusted with the programming of the system’s audio processors.

Located in the heart of Québec City in the Limoilou quarter, the Salle Sylvain-Lelièvre is a venue for cultural and corporate events and shows. With its state-of-the-art equipment, the multifunctional venue meets all the technical requirements and needs of the industry.

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20k at D&B

20k recently took part in a major training workshop at D&B, an audio manufacturer located in Asheville (NC) USA.

Salle Albert-Rousseau Theatre

Since spring 2009, 20k has been responsible for the integration, design and management of a project for renewing the technological equipment at the Salle Albert-Rousseau.

The Italian-style concert hall with a seating capacity of 1348 respects the professional standards for a venue presenting multidisciplinary performances.

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