Performing arts students on stage representing the school hall performance audio environment
Education AV Case Study · Campbelltown NSW

Campbelltown Performing Arts High School — Performance Hall PA System Upgrade

Masters Voice Technology transformed the school hall from an uneven, underpowered PA environment into a flexible performance audio system delivering clearer speech, stronger music reproduction and straightforward control for assemblies, presentations and live productions.

Fohhn Linea Q-SYS Core 8 Flex Dante Audio Performance Audio Touchscreen Control
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Client Campbelltown Performing Arts High School
Environment Performing Arts & Multipurpose Hall
Primary Platform Fohhn · Q-SYS · Dante
Use Cases Assemblies · Music · Drama · Performance
Project Challenge

One Hall Had to Work for Both Assemblies and Performance

A performing arts school needs more from its hall audio system than simply making announcements louder.

The existing PA had uneven audience coverage and limited headroom for music and performance, while speech and musical content did not reproduce with consistent quality.

The replacement therefore had to deliver professional performance capability while remaining simple enough for teachers and school staff to use for everyday events.

Improve speech intelligibility across the audience area
Provide greater musical depth and performance headroom
Reduce uneven front-to-rear sound coverage
Support assemblies, presentations and live productions
Simplify everyday operation for school staff
Create a flexible networked audio foundation
System Workflow

Connect → Select → Process → Perform

The audio pathway was designed so straightforward school operation and higher-performance production could exist within the same system.

Audio input options for microphones, music and performance sources in the school hall
01

Connect the Audio Source

Wireless microphones support assemblies, speeches and presentations, while Bluetooth and performance inputs provide practical connections for music, rehearsal tracks and event audio.

Q-SYS touchscreen preset modes for speech, music and performance events
02

Select the Event Mode

Q-SYS touchscreen presets allow staff to select appropriate modes for speech, music or performance without manually configuring complex DSP parameters.

Q-SYS audio processing and Dante signal routing for the performance hall
03

Process & Route the Audio

The Q-SYS Core 8 Flex manages signal processing, equalisation, routing and presets while Dante provides network-based digital audio distribution between compatible components.

Fohhn line-source loudspeakers, subwoofers and amplification delivering sound throughout the school hall
04

Deliver the Performance

Fohhn line-source loudspeakers provide controlled audience coverage while the subwoofers extend low-frequency performance for music, drama and live production.

System Architecture

Professional Performance Audio Without Complicated Everyday Operation

The design combines a performance-capable front-of-house audio system with networked processing and simplified school controls.

Fohhn Linea LX-600 loudspeakers and ARC AS-40 subwoofers forming the school hall front-of-house audio system
Front-of-House

Fohhn Linea LX-600 & ARC AS-40

Fohhn Linea LX-600 line-source loudspeakers were selected to provide controlled, consistent coverage for both speech and music across the audience area.

ARC AS-40 subwoofers extend the system's low-frequency response, providing greater impact for music, drama, dance and stage productions.

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Q-SYS Core 8 Flex DSP processing and control architecture for the school performance hall
Processing & Network Audio

Q-SYS Core 8 Flex + Dante

Q-SYS provides the central processing and control environment for routing, EQ, system tuning and operational presets.

Dante-enabled audio distribution connects compatible network devices through standard IP infrastructure, creating a flexible digital signal pathway.

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Q-SYS touchscreen control panels providing simple hall audio operation for school staff
Staff Operation

Simple Touchscreen Control

Wall-mounted Q-SYS touch panels provide access to common operational functions and event presets, allowing staff to prepare the hall without needing to navigate a technical audio console for routine events.

Bluetooth input and MIPRO wireless microphones add practical source flexibility for presentations, assemblies and performances.

Delivered Technology

The Components Behind the Hall Audio Upgrade

The system was assembled as one coordinated audio environment rather than as a collection of standalone products.

01

Fohhn Linea LX-600

Line-source loudspeakers providing controlled audience coverage and clear reproduction for both speech and music.

02

ARC AS-40 Subwoofers

Low-frequency reinforcement supporting music, performance and stage-production content.

04

Dante Network Audio

Digital audio networking provides flexible signal transport between compatible components.

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05

DSP Amplification

DI-2.4000 DSP amplification and MA-2.1200 Dante matrix amplification provide system power and network integration.

06

MIPRO Wireless Microphones

Wireless microphone systems provide practical speech and performance input for school events.

MIPRO wireless systems ↗
07

Q-SYS Touch Panels

Seven-inch and five-inch control interfaces give staff access to common room functions and event modes.

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Bluetooth Audio Input

A wall-mounted Bluetooth interface provides convenient music playback for rehearsals, events and presentations.

09

Acoustic Commissioning

System tuning included EQ, gain structure and delay alignment to optimise coverage and system performance.

Design · Install · Tune · Handover

Performance Audio Is Won in the Design and Commissioning

Loudspeaker selection is only part of a successful hall audio system. Coverage, routing, processing, control and final acoustic commissioning all contribute to the result.

01

Define the Uses

Confirm requirements for assemblies, presentations, music playback, drama and live performance.

02

Design the Coverage

Select and position loudspeakers to improve audience consistency rather than simply increasing volume.

03

Program the Workflow

Configure DSP, routing, event presets and user interfaces around the school's normal operating requirements.

04

Tune & Handover

Complete EQ, level optimisation, delay alignment, functional testing and staff training before handover.

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Project Outcomes

A Hall That Now Works for the Full Range of School Events

The upgrade gave the school a more consistent listening experience for everyday communication while adding the depth and control required for performing arts.

Speech is easier to understand across the audience area, music has greater impact and staff can move between common event types without having to rebuild the audio system each time.

Clearer speech Improved intelligibility for assemblies, presentations and spoken-word events.
More even audience coverage Controlled line-source loudspeaker coverage improves consistency from the front of the hall toward the rear.
Greater musical impact Dedicated low-frequency reinforcement supports music, drama, dance and productions.
Easier staff operation Touchscreen presets simplify routine setup for different event types.
More flexible architecture Q-SYS processing and network audio create a stronger platform for ongoing use.
Why This Project Matters

A Performing Arts School Hall Is More Than an Assembly Space

The same room may host a morning assembly, a presentation, rehearsal, musical, drama production or community event.

That range of use places very different demands on speech intelligibility, musical reproduction, system headroom and user control.

This project demonstrates how school technology can remain straightforward for everyday users while still providing the audio capability needed by students and technical staff for more demanding performance events.

Head Teacher Testimonial

A Hall That Now Supports the Way Our Students Perform

“The difference the new audio system has made to our hall is immediately noticeable. Speech is much clearer during assemblies, while music and performances now have the depth, coverage and impact we need for a performing arts environment. Just as importantly, the system is straightforward for our staff to operate. We can move from a school assembly to a presentation, rehearsal or performance without having to rethink the entire audio setup. The result is a hall that better supports our students, teachers and the wide range of events we hold throughout the year.”
Head Teacher
Campbelltown Performing Arts High School
Related Capability

Explore the Technology Behind the Project

This project connects specialist education requirements with professional audio, DSP, networked audio and simple user control.

Planning a Hall Upgrade?

Start With Coverage, Use Cases and User Experience

Masters Voice Technology can assess existing hall audio, audience coverage, microphones, DSP, control, networking and performance requirements before developing an upgrade strategy.

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Project Questions

Campbelltown Performing Arts High School Hall PA FAQs

Practical information about the audio design and technology used in this performance hall upgrade.

Why was the existing school hall PA system upgraded?

The existing system had uneven audience coverage, limited performance headroom and inconsistent reproduction between speech and music. The school needed a system capable of supporting both everyday communication and performing arts.

What loudspeakers were used in the performance hall?

Fohhn Linea LX-600 line-source loudspeakers were used for the main audience system, with ARC AS-40 subwoofers adding low-frequency reinforcement for music and stage productions.

What does Q-SYS do in the hall audio system?

A Q-SYS Core 8 Flex provides central digital signal processing, routing, equalisation, presets and control functions for the hall.

How does Dante audio networking support the system?

Dante provides network-based digital audio transport between compatible system components, creating flexible signal routing without relying solely on traditional point-to-point analogue cabling.

Can school staff operate the system without being audio engineers?

Yes. Q-SYS touchscreen controls provide simple operating modes for common uses such as speech, music and performance, reducing the need for staff to adjust detailed DSP settings.

Can the system be used for live performance as well as assemblies?

Yes. The system was designed to support assemblies, presentations, music playback, rehearsals, drama and live performing arts events within the same hall.

Why were subwoofers included in a school hall?

Subwoofers extend low-frequency reproduction and provide the depth required for music, dance, theatre and production content that would not be required from a speech-only PA.

Can Masters Voice Technology upgrade other school halls?

Masters Voice Technology can assess existing hall audio, loudspeaker coverage, microphones, DSP, network infrastructure, control requirements and performance uses before designing an appropriate upgrade.