Project Category
School Hall PA System
Campbelltown Performing Arts High School
Education
Masters Voice Technology delivered a PA system upgrade for Campbelltown Performing Arts High School, improving speech clarity, music playback, sound coverage and simple control for assemblies, performances, presentations and school events. The solution included Fohhn line array speakers, subwoofers, Q-SYS processing and touch panels, creating a flexible hall audio system for everyday operation, performances, training and community use onsite support.
Professional Hall Audio for Assemblies, Performance and Everyday School Use
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.
How the System Was Designed to Be Used
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
The system starts by allowing staff, presenters and performers to connect the right audio source for each event. Wireless microphones support assemblies, speeches and presentations, while Bluetooth and performance inputs allow music, rehearsal tracks and event audio to be played through the hall system. This overcomes the challenge of inconsistent source quality by giving the school reliable, purpose-built inputs for speech, music and performance use.
Step 2 Select the Right Event Mode
Staff can choose simple preset modes from the Q-SYS touchscreen, such as Speech, Music or Performance. Each mode adjusts the system to suit the event type, so everyday users do not need to manually adjust complex audio settings. This overcomes the challenge of difficult operation by making the system simple for teachers and staff to control.
Step 3 Process and Route the Audio
The Q-SYS Core 8 Flex processes the audio, manages signal routing, applies equalisation and controls system presets. Dante network audio keeps the signal path clean and flexible, supporting high-quality digital audio distribution across the system. This overcomes the challenge of limited integration and inconsistent sound by giving the hall a professional digital audio platform.
Step 4 Deliver Clear, Even Sound Across the Hall
The processed audio is sent through the commercial amplifiers to the Fohhn line-array loudspeakers and subwoofers. The line arrays provide controlled, even coverage across the audience area, while the subwoofers add depth and impact for music and performance. This overcomes the challenge of uneven sound coverage and limited headroom, giving the school clear speech, powerful music playback and a better listening experience from the front of the hall to the rear.
The Solution
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.
Technology Integrated Across the School Hall Audio System
The hall audio system combines Fohhn Linea LX-600 line-source loudspeakers, ARC Audio subwoofers, Q-SYS processing and control, and networked DSP amplification to deliver clear, even sound throughout the performance space. The Fohhn arrays were selected to provide consistent coverage for speech and music, while the subwoofers extend low-frequency performance for productions and live events. A Q-SYS Core 8 Flex manages audio processing, routing, presets and system control through simple wall-mounted touch panels, allowing staff to quickly configure the hall for assemblies, performances, presentations and everyday school use. Dante-enabled amplification supports reliable digital audio distribution and flexible system management, creating a professional-grade solution that remains straightforward for staff and students to operate.
Front-of-House Speaker System
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.
Audio Processing and Networked Control
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.
User Inputs and Staff Operation
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.
