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Campbelltown Performing Arts High School required a modern school hall PA system that could support assemblies, presentations, music, drama and live performance. As a specialist performing arts school in South-West Sydney, the hall needed more than a basic public address system. It required clear speech, strong musical impact, even sound coverage and simple day-to-day operation for staff. Masters Voice Technology delivered a complete school hall audio upgrade using Fohhn line-array loudspeakers, subwoofer reinforcement, Q-SYS DSP control, Dante network audio, commercial amplification, wireless microphones and touchscreen operation. The result is a professional, flexible and future-ready AV system that supports everyday school communication as well as higher-performance productions and events.
Campbelltown Performing Arts High School required an audio system that could support both everyday school communication and higher-performance production needs. The existing hall PA system presented several challenges, including uneven sound coverage across the audience area, limited headroom for music playback and live performance, inconsistent quality between speech and music events, and limited integration with digital mixing and networked audio. As a specialist performing arts school, the system also needed to be more flexible, powerful and reliable than a standard school PA setup. At the same time, it had to remain simple enough for staff to operate without complex technical setup. The goal was to deliver a school hall PA system that provided clear speech, strong musical impact, even coverage and reliable operation for both teachers and technical users.
The system workflow was designed to overcome the key challenges of the existing hall audio system: uneven sound coverage, limited performance headroom, inconsistent speech and music quality, and the need for simple staff operation. Masters Voice Technology created a streamlined audio pathway that allows staff to connect microphones or music sources, select the right event mode, process the audio through Q-SYS and Dante network audio, and deliver clear, balanced sound through the Fohhn line-array loudspeakers and subwoofers.
Step 1
Capture and Connect the Audio Sources
Step 2
Select the Right Event Mode
Step 3
Process and Route the Audio
Step 4
Deliver Clear, Even Sound Across the Hall
Masters Voice Technology delivered a complete school hall audio redesign using professional-grade AV technology normally found in performance, theatre and commercial venue environments. The components were carefully selected to provide everyday reliability, simple operation and performance-level sound quality.
Fohhn Linea LX-600 line-array loudspeakers were chosen for their controlled coverage and ability to deliver clear, even audio from the front of the hall to the rear. ARC AS-40 subwoofers were added to provide the depth and impact required for music, drama and live performance events. A Q-SYS Core 8 Flex DSP processor was selected as the central processing and control platform, allowing the system to be tuned, routed and managed through simple presets for staff.
Dante network audio, DI-2.4000 DSP amplifiers and MA-2.1200 Dante matrix amplifiers were included to provide clean signal distribution, reliable power and future scalability. Q-SYS 7-inch and 5-inch touchscreen control panels gave staff simple control over common event modes, while a Bluetooth wall plate and MIPRO wireless microphone systems provided flexible options for music playback, assemblies, speeches and performances.
The solution was completed with acoustic tuning, EQ, delay alignment and staff training, creating a professional, reliable and easy-to-use school hall PA system suitable for assemblies, performances and everyday school events.
The upgraded hall audio system gave Campbelltown Performing Arts High School a clearer, more powerful and more reliable sound system for assemblies, presentations, music and live performance. Speech is now easier to understand across the hall, while music and performance audio has greater depth, clarity and impact.
The Fohhn line-array loudspeakers improved coverage from the front of the hall to the rear, reducing uneven sound and helping every audience member hear more consistently. The added subwoofers gave the system the low-frequency support needed for music, drama and stage productions.
Q-SYS touchscreen control made the system easier for staff to operate, allowing users to select simple modes for speech, music or performance without needing technical audio knowledge. Dante network audio and commercial amplification also gave the school a more flexible and future-ready platform for ongoing use.
Overall, the solution improved the quality of school events, supported the school’s performing arts focus, reduced day-to-day operation complexity and created a professional AV environment for students, teachers and visitors.
Fohhn Linea LX-600 line-array loudspeakers and ARC AS-40 subwoofers were installed to provide clear, even and powerful sound across the hall. This improved speech clarity, music playback and live performance impact.
A Q-SYS Core 8 Flex DSP processor was used as the central audio platform, with Dante network audio providing clean digital signal distribution and flexible routing throughout the system.
Amplification and System Distribution
Fohhn DI-2.4000 DSP amplifiers and MA-2.1200 Dante matrix amplifiers were installed to provide reliable power, audio distribution and performance headroom for school assemblies, music and productions.
Q-SYS 7-inch and 5-inch touchscreen panels, a Bluetooth wall plate and MIPRO wireless microphone systems gave staff simple control over event modes, music playback, speeches, presentations and performances.
The upgraded hall audio system gave Campbelltown Performing Arts High School a clearer, more powerful and more reliable sound system for assemblies, presentations, music and live performance. Speech is now easier to understand across the hall, while music and performance audio has greater depth, clarity and impact.
The Fohhn line-array loudspeakers improved coverage from the front of the hall to the rear, reducing uneven sound and creating a more consistent listening experience for students, staff and visitors. The added subwoofers gave the system the low-frequency support needed for music, drama, dance and stage productions.
Q-SYS touchscreen control made the system easier for staff to operate, allowing users to select simple modes for speech, music or performance without needing complex technical knowledge. Dante network audio and commercial amplification also gave the school a more flexible and future-ready platform for ongoing use.
Overall, the solution improved the quality of school events, supported the school’s specialist performing arts focus, reduced day-to-day operation complexity and created a professional AV environment for students, teachers and visitors.
In a performing arts school, audio quality directly affects the learning, rehearsal and performance experience. A school hall is not just a space for assemblies. It is also a stage, presentation area, rehearsal space, community venue and learning environment.
When the PA system is unclear, underpowered or difficult to operate, it limits what staff and students can do. When the system is properly designed, it supports confidence, creativity, communication and performance quality.
This project shows how professional AV design can help schools create better spaces for learning, presentation and live performance. Masters Voice Technology delivered a system that supports everyday communication while giving Campbelltown Performing Arts High School the audio quality required for a specialist performing arts environment.
The new PA system has completely transformed our hall experience. Whether it's a Year 7 assembly or a full-scale musical production, every word and note is crystal clear. The system is easy for our staff to operate, and visiting performers have praised the quality of sound.
