12855 Parc y Scarlets Case Study(3)_Layout 1 26/03/2012 15:02 Page 1 Stadia Case Study Parc y Scarlets Llanelli Enhancing the match day experience 12855 Parc y Scarlets Case Study(3)_Layout 1 26/03/2012 15:02 Page 2 Case Study Stadia Project Brief Having supplied audio equipment to its address and voice evacuation system predecessor Stradey Park, Vaughan Sound within the brand new multi-use building was invited by Whitehead Building to meet the needs of a wide range Services to design and install a full public of events. loop systems for the hearing impaired, Client Overview Technical Solutions together with audio-visual presentation Home to regional side the Scarlets, the With the stadium hosting an array of packages. Through the multimedia aptly-titled Parc y Scarlets is Llanelli’s £23 activities, it was imperative that the devised installation, the areas can capably million, 15,000-capacity state-of-the-art technical scheme met the venue’s safety accommodate a range of corporate stadium. Built by Andrew Scott Limited, in needs and was both multi-functional and and special occasions. partnership with the Scarlets and easily adaptable for various scenarios Carmarthenshire County Council, the and setups. multi-purpose sports venue regularly hosts Accordingly, to provide the venue with the Outcome rugby and football matches, occasional flexibility and dependability it required, a Vaughan Sound - whose stadia clients pop concerts and also features an indoor TOA VX-2000 voice evacuation system include the Millennium Stadium, Swalec training barn and conference centre with was specified and installed by the team. Stadium and Bath Rugby – has successfully function suites. Designed to meet British Standards (BS designed and installed an integrated sound 5839 Part 8 and BS 7827), the product is system, suitable for transmitting speech highly efficient, constantly monitoring for and music broadcasts. As a result of the Whitehead Building Services’ Project abnormalities and alerting staff if faults installation, Parc y Scarlets now benefits Manager Ray Bird was delighted with are found. from cost-effective and adaptable the results: equipment that can be utilised for In addition to meeting the emergency a variety of events. “Using their industry broadcast requirements, the fully modular configuration system is also suitable for expertise Vaughan Sound general purposes, enabling employees delivered a prompt and to utilise the equipment for general Key Products efficient service. The day-to-day announcements. • TOA VX-2000 series voice alarm To offer impressive clarity for the proposed • Community R.5 stadium speakers client was thrilled and we speech and sound broadcasts, Community • TOA F series ceiling loudspeakers R.5 stadium loudspeakers were selected to look forward to working • DNH music horn loudspeakers accompany the voice evacuation system. with them again in the Installed in the main spectator area, • Current Thinking induction loop systems near future.” the durable full range speakers provide • Sanyo data projector powerful audio quality, intelligibility • AMX control system and overall coverage. As well as improving the match day and live events experience within the main arena, the team also provided equipment to a selection of the stadium’s suites. The exclusive Quinnell Lounge, and Carwyn James and Phil Bennett suites benefitted from Current Thinking low-spill induction The PAI Group of companies Four businesses specialising in the design, installation and support of integrated audio, video, lighting and control solutions for local, national and international clients. Together we form a dynamic partnership combining over 50 years of experience. Passionate and creative, we work with our clients to build relationships that last. AV/IT Integration in Public Address, Voice Alarm, Specialist Exterior and ‘Smart Home’ Systems Leisure, Retail and Induction Loop, Disabled Interior Energy-Efficient for Hotels, Property Networked Digital Refuge, Audio-Visual, Stage Architectural and Developers and Media and Control. Lighting, Performance Sound Solid-State Lighting & Residences. and Theatrical Systems. Control Systems. PAI Group Units 3 & 4 Heol Rhosyn, Dafen Park, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire SA14 8QG www.paigroup.com Email [email protected] Tel +44(0)1554 740500 Fax +44(0)1554 740501.