New York City's Perelman Performing Arts Center undergoes modern audio-visual revamp
The Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC) has undergone a significant audiovisual transformation, thanks to the expertise of Masque Sound. Since its official opening, PAC NYC has showcased its transformational potential, hosting a wide array of productions across its three flexible performance venues [1].
The installation process required meticulous planning and on-site problem-solving due to its technical complexity. More than 94 miles of AV cabling were routed through tightly coordinated conduit systems, with over 200 custom AV panels supporting multiple signal types [2].
David Jensen, the owner's production consultant for PAC NYC, praised Masque Sound for handling everything from infrastructure installation to late-stage additions without missing a beat. The partnership between Masque Sound and Charcoalblue, an international theater consultancy, has set the foundation for decades of artistic innovation at PAC NYC [3].
The audiovisual system at PAC NYC features live paging and automatic routing of show audio from any location within the venue. Integrated camera feeds are displayed on video monitors throughout the facility, enhancing visual monitoring and communication [4].
Beyond audio routing and paging, the system's infrastructure likely supports immersive and spatial sound technologies, aligning with cutting-edge performance requirements [1]. Masque Sound's ability to adapt and communicate played a critical role in the successful installation of the AV system at PAC NYC.
The facility includes infrastructure equipment from Middle Atlantic Products, Audio Accessories, Belden, and others. Despite the complexity of the PAC NYC installation, Masque Sound managed to complete the system before the soft opening without delay [6].
Loar, a representative from Masque Sound, stated that the PAC NYC is one of the more intricate building types to work on. Masque Sound was the first phone call made when assembling the technical team for PAC NYC's project [7].
PAC NYC offers theater, dance, music, film, and opera performances in a technically advanced environment, with the audio system providing professional-quality sound reinforcement suitable for the demands of professional performances [5]. The AV system's multi-space, adaptable backbone supports diverse performance types, enabling the center to combine its venues into over 60 unique configurations [1].
In summary, the PAC NYC’s A/V system installed by Masque Sound offers:
- Live paging and automatic routing of show audio from any location within the venue.
- Integrated camera feeds displayed on video monitors throughout the facility.
- A multi-space, adaptable A/V backbone supporting diverse performance types.
- Professional-quality sound reinforcement infrastructure tailored for theatrical and performance arts use.
- The PAC NYC's audiovisual system, a joint effort between Masque Sound and Charcoalblue, not only offers professional-quality sound reinforcement for various performance arts but also includes features like live paging, automatic routing of show audio, integrated camera feeds, and a multi-space, adaptable backbone that supports diverse performance types.
- This technology-driven installation at PAC NYC, which also includes data-and-cloud-computing infrastructure equipment from Middle Atlantic Products, Audio Accessories, Belden, and others, boasts advanced capabilities, such as immersive and spatial sound technologies, gadgets for visual monitoring and communication, and an infrastructure that aligns with the demands of data-and-cloud-computing and cutting-edge performance requirements.
