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At the heart of Walnut Creek’s cultural landscape, the Lesher Center for the Arts serves as a premier destination where performance, community, and creativity intersect. The Hofmann Theatre’s commitment to providing a world-class audience experience ensures that every production functions as an environment where artistry and clear, powerful sound can thrive. This AV integration reinforces that mission, enhancing the experience for every performer and patron who depends on acoustic precision and high-fidelity reinforcement to fully engage with the arts.
Project Description
The Hofmann Theatre Sound System project was designed as a comprehensive audio modernization to reflect the venue’s professional standing and sophisticated performance requirements. Our team managed the removal and disposal of legacy equipment to make way for a complete transformation into a high-performance acoustic environment. The integration focused on a total overhaul of the theatre’s speaker architecture, moving from aging components to a precision-engineered array of self-powered line arrays and point-source fill systems. By the time the final system was commissioned, the theatre had evolved into a high-fidelity hub ready to support the Lesher Center’s artistic mission for years to come.
The Challenge
Integrating a professional-grade loudspeaker and technical power system within a finished, existing venue presented significant logistical and structural hurdles. Rigging heavy line arrays and subwoofers required precise, seismic-compliant attachment to the existing roof steel and concrete walls, necessitating specialized engineering to ensure safety within an established structure. Furthermore, because the building is an established facility with finished interiors, the design and routing of new electrical conduits, junction boxes, and technical power circuits required meticulous planning to maintain the aesthetic and architectural integrity of the theater. These complexities demanded a high level of coordination to ensure that all new infrastructure was implemented securely without disrupting the venue’s original architecture.
The Hofmann Theatre Sound System integration project equipped the venue’s main performance space with a sophisticated AVB-Milan and Dante backbone , Adamson CS-Series powered loudspeakers , Fulcrum Acoustic point-source fills , and Powersoft digital amplification. These additions created a unified, high-performance audio environment that delivers clearer dialogue , stronger low-frequency impact , and seamless signal transport. The result is a dependable technology ecosystem that supports the Lesher Center’s artistic mission and provides a superior experience for both performers and the community.
Technology and Solutions Used
Loudspeaker Arrays and Professional Reinforcement
Blackmagic 80×80 SDI Video Router
Routes 16 simultaneous SDI 12G inputs and outputs, providing low-latency, high-quality video feeds to the video walls
HDMI/SDI Adapters
Ensures compatibility between the existing SDI routing system and the new video walls by converting HDMI signals to SDI and vice versa
Software GUI for Control
A secure, password-protected interface for managing video wall inputs, layouts, and power, accessible from any PC in the building
Touch Panel Interface
Optional iPad or Android touch panel for intuitive control over the video wall, including power and source management.
Automated Power Control
Automation to power the video walls on/off, optimizing energy use and ensuring the system is always ready when needed
Project Outcome
The completed Hofmann Theatre now operates with a unified, high-performance loudspeaker ecosystem that supports superior theatrical production. Technical staff can manage complex shows with confidence, knowing the system has been optimized for flat magnitude response and professional-grade levels for the main arrays. The project delivered a dependable acoustic environment that strengthens how the organization collaborates with artists and serves the community.
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