Diva® Acoustical Shell System

COMPANION PRODUCT DIVA® ACOUSTICAL SHELL SYSTEM

STRATA® ORCHESTRA PIT FILLER

Custom-designed to fit the exact specifications of your orchestra pit, STRATA Orchestra Pit Filler installs quickly and easily with a small crew. It provides incredibly strong support while it frees up an amazing amount of space below because of our innovative column-beam design. Our acoustically dampening decks fit snugly against your existing stage to create an integrated surface that is extremely quiet.

DECKS DIAGONAL BRACING STRATA decks lock to the Braces are bolted to main beams and substructure with a simple hex cross beams to eliminate loose parts and wrench connection. Each deck speed setup. Braces from each beam is isolated from other decks to attach to columns with quick-release pins. eliminate rubbing and potential noise generation. MAIN BEAMS Main beams connect to your stage front CROSS BEAMS with a simple bracket to ensure a seamless Cross beams attach to the main connection with the permanent stage. beam with a quick tube-and-socket connection – and no tools. This tremendous flexibility ensures an COLUMNS ideal fit even in applications with Columns connect to the main beam with a difficult-to-match wall radius. Leveling feet on a quick-release pin. This smart, simple all columns system makes switching lengths of columns – or the height of your entire pit filler – faster and easier than ever.

WENGER CORPORATION WENGER CORPORATION WORLDWIDE WEB SITE 555 Park Drive, PO Box 448 CANADA OFFICE Phone 1.507.455.4100 www.wengercorp.com Owatonna, MN 55060-0448 Phone 800.268.0148 Fax 1.507.774.8576 Phone 800.4WENGER (493-6437) Fax 507.455.4258 Parts & Service 800.887.7145 www.wengercorp.com/diva DIVA® PAYS ITS WAY “Our Diva shell is finished in a beautiful Honduran mahogany veneer – it’s absolutely gorgeous. Our technical staff appreciates the WITH SUBSTANCE, Diva’s versatility and easy handling. Working with Wenger on our new facility was a really nice collaboration. They understood our STYLE, AND EASE. objectives and whenever we had needs, Diva’s composite-panel construction Wenger stepped up and met them.” provides superior acoustical performance Don Fassinger Manager and Diva’s ability to produce custom Tempe Center for the Arts Tempe, Arizona aesthetics at a lower cost is a Wenger

“The Diva shell’s big advantage is theexclusive. acoustic We also think you’ll see that Diva environment it creates, helping studentsis engineered become and built to a higher critical listeners. They’re learning to respond to what they’re hearing and the audiencestandard. overwhelmingly The all-aluminum frame provides hears the difference too. longer-lasting rigidity and easy operation. “The Diva shell finishes the appearance of the auditorium very beautifully. WengerDiva also matched gives theyou the unique advantages shell’s veneer to the warm cherry wood interior of the Air Transporter, which allows one panels, giving a really nice, unified look.

“For setup and takedown, theperson Diva shellto move works Diva exactly towers on a cushion of as promised.” air. Setup time and crew size are slashed,

Robert Palmer and there’s less wear and tear on the shell Chairman of Performing Arts Avon Old Farms Schoolitself – and on your stage floor. Avon, Connecticut

DIVA GIVES YOU THE TOOLS TO CREATE THE LOOK YOU WANT. You can choose from a vast selection of hardwood veneers, laminates, paint finishes, and accents that allow you to enhance any decor and complement TEMPE CENTER FOR THE ARTS, TEMPE, ARIZONA any architecture.

MAGNIFICENT ACOUSTICS • BREATHTAKING AESTHETICS

The first goal of the acoustical shell is to improve the acoustical environment on stage • Diva is BETTER SOUND the beneficiary of decades of pioneering work by Wenger, and we believe Diva’s acoustical REWARDS YOU qualities are the finest available • Diva’s integrated ceiling panels prevent sound from escaping WITH BETTER into the stage fly loft • Diva also projects sound into the audience and, compared to using no PERFORMANCES. shell, Diva has the acoustical impact of almost doubling the size of the group • You can add Wenger ceiling clouds and acoustical panels to the auditorium to give your audience the Diva reflects sound back to the By reflecting and diffusing sound For conductors, Diva delivers Diva projects sound into the source so musicians can hear throughout the enclosure, Diva a more accurate mix of sounds audience and prevents sound ultimate level of acoustic excellence themselves more accurately. enhances cross-communication from the entire orchestra. energy from escaping into the fly vital to ensemble performance. loft, curtains, and stage wings. “Our Diva shell is often put up in the auditorium for all sorts of events, including piano recitals, show choir contests and concert choir performances.

“Without the shell, sound just goes completely into the rafters – it’s very obvious. The shell makes a sizable difference in containing the sound and projecting it out to the audience rather than up into the ceiling. Whether onstage or in the audience, you can really tell the shell’s benefits.”

Dan Baker Choir Director & Music Department Chair “Acoustically the Diva shell makes a world of difference. We can hear ® Northridge High School DIVA ADAPTS everything beautifully – it’s amazing! The shell looks great too, coordinating Middlebury, Indiana nicely with the Diva panels in the seating area. It’s the perfect package.” TO YOUR BUDGET. Luis Martinez Every auditorium and theater is different, Band Director physically and aesthetically, as is every Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts budget. Accommodating these variables is Dallas, Texas what Diva does better than any other shell. We’ll help you modify your Diva system to fit your space, your aesthetics, and your budget. You can also be assured that every Diva shell is built to the same superior standards and each operates with a special brand of Wenger ease. Thanks to quality materials and incomparable construction methods, Diva will maintain its structural integrity and magnificent looks years after other shells show the effects of time. Diva durability gives you long-term added value, as well as a beautiful centerpiece for your stage that projects an ongoing image of excellence.

ALUMINUM FRAME WITH MAINTENANCE-FREE HINGES. Diva’s extruded aluminum structural frame is extremely promotesappearance. easy The operation lightweight and aluminum provides key economies. rigid and keeps Divapanels aligned for the finest visual design also

“The Diva shell’s effect is very encouraging – we know we’re going to have a good sound. Playing is much more exciting when we’re not struggling to hear each other. The audience also hears a balanced sound, even from smaller ensembles.”

David Large String Orchestra Director Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts Dallas, Texas Ease of operation alone makes Diva worth your investment, and it’s a benefit you will appreciate more and more the longer you own this unique shell. The time and effort you save in setup is significant for just one event, and you will realize NORTHRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL, MIDDLEBURY, INDIANA BOOKER T WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS, DALLAS, TEXAS that value many times over year after year.

AWESOME VERSATILITY • SMART ECONOMICS • LASTING VALUE

STANDARD DIVA Stage• access doors are quiet and convenient • Counter-weighted base stabilizes towers Composite-panel/ Convenient, Ceiling panels honeycomb-core quiet stage attach to and can accommodate a grand piano and maintains balance during construction access doors stage rigging ADVANTAGES. • Air Transporter moves towers on a setup/strike creates an make it fast and are available with • Composite panel construction cushion of air • Inherent design flexibility and economies acoustically and easy to reflective move people optional • Extensive finish options allow you to achieve • All-aluminum frame is rigid, durable, allow you to achieve a custom aesthetic surface that on and off lighting. Diva’s virtually any look within any budget range economical, and easy to maneuver appearance within virtually any budget range excels across stage. Double integral a broad range doors can aluminum • Finish trim strips accent the shell finish • Nesting wall tower design saves storage • Preset ceiling panel angle positioners of frequencies. accommodate trusses and mask backstage light space eliminate guesswork and speed setup grand pianos. incorporate electrical • Ceiling panels, with optional integrated • Tower leveling pads make it easy to fine- • Telescoping wing stays position wing raceways. lighting, deploy directly from stage rigging tune your Diva presentation panels and lock them in place “The Diva shell helps create the best acoustic environment for the musicians, DIVA® IS THE RIGHT enabling them to do their jobs in a better, easier way. If musicians can hear each other, they can play together as a much more unified group. That’s been my PLATFORM FOR ANY experiences with Diva shells at two different facilities. The Diva’s flexibility definitely gives us different options for setting up the orchestra. The Symphony probably CUSTOM SHELL. uses the Diva two or three times per month – it varies from month to month.” We’ve designed Diva to accommodate any customization required for your project. Our Laura Bordner Adams designers work with your project team to create Director of Orchestral Operations the shell that is perfect for your facility. Diva Richmond Symphony Orchestra design and aesthetics accommodate everything Richmond, Virginia from historic theatres to the most modern architecture. Acoustical requirements for specific shapes and mass can all be realized with the Diva platform. Acoustical shell storage is of paramount concern for all facilities and Wenger has a long history of solving shell storage challenges – everything from folding tower bases to flying walls and removable ceilings .

CUSTOM DIVA ACOUSTIC SHELLS THAT FIT YOUR BUDGET. Our years of experience in designing custom acoustic shells offers your project team the ability to create a shell as unique as your facility and fit within your budget. Wenger offers a design-build approach to satisfying your most stringent aesthetic, acoustic or storage requirements. Our designers are here to collaborate with you to create the perfect shell and add value- engineered solutions while controling costs.

“We’ve worked with Wenger on other unusual shells; they very much have a can-do attitude and offer creative solutions. I like how they roll up their sleeves and get into the spirit of what we’re trying to accomplish, even if it’s something they’ve never done before. The Diva shell fit all the right criteria for the Carpenter Theatre, including portability and affordability. We needed a flexible shell that could be moved on and off stage, with the ability to park and nest the towers."

Bruce Herrmann, AIA, Director, Wilson Butler Architects Boston, Massachusetts RICHMOND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, RICHMOND CENTERSTAGE, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA

BEAUTIFUL CUSTOMIZATIONS • INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

ACOUSTICS AESTHETICS/DESIGN STORAGE Tunable panels Tower shelves Removable use flat, enhance tower top • Custom-shaped ceiling and wall • Wood veneer finishes • Towers with folding bases curved, and cross-stage sectionsallow panels acoustically hearing for access to CUSTOM • Field-applied faux finishes • Towers flown for storage transparent musicians and storage areas • High-density panels • Panels with custom shapes/radius • Removable top tower sections panels to fold for with lower DIVA meet specific compact ceiling • Adjustable acoustically transparent • Accents, inlaid features, and other • Removable ceiling sections acoustical storage. heights. panels OPTIONS. architectural enhancements needs. • Ceiling storage carts • Acoustical tower shelves • Flown ceiling storage carts • Flat and curved panel combinations • Flown or attached rear wall • Forestage reflector/diffuser

“The whole Diva system is amazing – and so user-friendly. The orchestra really likes Ceiling Panels Assembly Installation process from to finish. start “I’m a big proponent of the Diva system. I think it’s easy to deploy; we deploy it at least twice a month,

adjustments, and fine-tuning are easy, and it all nests into a 15’ x 8’ footprint.” that they can hear themselves, and Diva also projects sound to the audience. Setup,

like how the towers nest together and stack fairly tight, without taking much room.” sometimes more. Deploying takes less than one hour. less than two hours and striking For storage, I

Appleton, Wisconsin Fox Cities Performing Center Arts Stage Manager Ralph Wilson Richmond, Virginia Richmond CenterStage Steve Sweet, Technical Director storage areas. to from performance and when they are moved Diva towers are set in place provides stability when the The counter-weighted base EFFORTLESS SETUP • COMPACT NESTING • DURABLE CONSTRUCTION Diva presentation. precisely fine-tune your the ability to quickly and towers. You’ll love having make it easy to level Diva Adjustable bases and pads angles are infinitely adjustable. position. Preset ceiling panel panels into the perfect wing make it easy to positioners Wing stays and angle adjust Diva’s Diva TowerAssembly small footprint. where they nest snugly into a towers into a stage wing Air Transporter to move is a big space saver. Use the The compact nesting design FOX CITIES PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, APPLETON, WISCONSIN

lighting. Available with optional use, they store in the fly loft. deploy quickly. When not in attach to stage rigging and Adjustable ceiling panels

work for you. Just push a button and the Air Transporter does the also protects your stage floor. It’s simple to use: cushion of air for easy This revolutionary feature moves Diva towers on a EXCLUSIVE AIR TRANSPORTER REDEFINES ‘CONVENIENCE’. and built to last. reconfigure it more often. Diva is designed That’s also why you’ll be likely to use and is so easy to operate and stable secure. time to set and strike the shell because Diva attributes. You’ll need fewer people and less unique manner that is one of Diva’s greatest quality materials and hardware, operates in a ingenious design, built with the highest- and Diva may be our finest example. The Engineering excellence is a Wenger hallmark, DIVA PRICELESS. EFFICIENCIES ARE KNOW — DIVA’S ®

OWNERS one-person operation that Northridge High School Tivoli Concert Hall Janácˇek Theatre Middlebury, Indiana Copenhagen, Denmark Brno, Czech Republic

Avon Old Farms School Harbin Engineering University Avon, Connecticut Harbin, China

Phoenix Symphony Hall Phoenix, Arizona

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Sankei Hall Osaka, Japan

Charles W. Eisemann Center for Performing Arts Richardson, Texas

Teatro Del Canal Madrid, Spain Teatro Aguascalientes Aguascalientes, Mexico Andy Dekaney High School, Houston, Texas

Shanghai Concert Hall Shanghai, China National Theater Seoul, South Korea

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