Shawnee High School Gymnasium uses Q-12A Loudspeakers
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A Soundsphere System is Replaced with Something Better... a NEW Soundsphere System! Although Soundsphere loudspeakers have always been known for their superior quality and high performance, they have been significantly improved over the years, a fact that is illustrated by a recent installation at Shawnee High School in Medford, NJ. As Shawnee's Athletic Director Mike Matthews tells the story, "In our gym, we were trying to make do with an old system of four small Soundspheres and an ancient amplifier. The gym was just too large for the speakers that were originally specified. We needed a new system that would provide the whole gym with clear, powerful sound for pep rallies, game announcements and the singing of the national anthem." Unaware of the expanded full-frequency coverage area of the latest Soundsphere loudspeakers, the school's Booster Club budgeted sufficient funds to purchase four new Soundsphere speakers and two new amplifiers. It was later determined, however, that only two Q-12A speakers and one amplifier were required to produce high-quality sound in the entire gym. As a result, there was enough money left over to purchase another item on the school's "wish list": a portable defibrillator for cardiac emergencies. Ed Tabian, Treasurer of the Shawnee High School Booster Club, says, "The use of Soundsphere speakers has benefitted the school in two ways. Not only do we have much better sound in the gym, but we also have the security of an on-site defibrillator."
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Why Choose a Soundsphere Loudspeaker
Q: We have two big speakers mounted on the walls of our gym. When we use the sound system, there is so much echo that we can’t understand what is being said. The system installer says we need more speakers and more amplifiers, but the cost is way over our budget. Do you have any ideas?
A: Adding more speakers to your system will not necessarily raise speech intelligibility. In all likelihood, it will be further degraded. A single Soundsphere Q-12A in the center of the room will produce even coverage of voice and quality music at high sound pressure levels. A single, central source is the best solution for good speech intelligibility in a reverberant environment like your gym. You should be able to use the existing amplifier, and the reasonable cost fo the installed Soundsphere speaker should meet your budget requirements.
Q-CS is a compact, omnidirectional loudspeaker designed for flush mounting in 8 to 14 ft. finished ceilings. The hemispherical coverage pattern creates a smoother sound field with fewer units than a system of conventional speakers. The Q-CS produces both clear voice announcements and full range music reproduction, even at background levels.
The Q-CS100 is designed for finished ceiling applications where clear voice announcements, musice clarity, good intelligibility and high fidelity music at high sound pressure levels are required.
The Q-CS Power1 is a compact powered loudspeaker with a built in 15W amplifier. Designed for low finished ceiling installations requiring clear voice announcements and full-range music reproduction, even at background levels. Full frequency sound and particularly broad coverage, with direct connection to video projectors and computers with no additional equipment needed.
Soundsphere 110B loudspeaker was designed to provide clear voice announcements, seamless background music and even, omnidirectional coverage. The Model 110B is a compact, unobtrusive speaker that is just 10 in. in diameter and offers fast distributed system installation.
The Q-6 is a compact weatherproof loudspeaker, offering omnidirectional full-range music and clear voice announcements for both indoor and outdoor installations. The Q-6 reproduces a wide field-of-sound that appears to come from everywhere. Spherical-design offers the ability to conceal speaker wires and support/safety cables which provids a streamline appearance. With an increased Sound Pressure Level (SPL) of 103dB, the Q-6 is an ideal solution for outdoor venues.
Q-8 is a high power, robust loudspeaker, offering greater sensitivity and power-handling capability. Designed to provide clear paging, voice announcements and high-fidelity foreground and background music in single or distributed systems. A single unit provides a cost effective, high performance system.
Q-12A omnidirectional loudspeaker provides a more powerful sound system where clear voice announcements and high-fidelity foreground music at high sound pressure levels are required. Ideal speaker for noisier indoor applications. Also available in a weatherproof configuration for outdoor use, featuring a protective screen over the holes and driver to prevent birds from nesting in the speaker. Clear paging in single, multiple or distributed speaker systems.
The Q-15 loudspeaker is designed to offer accurate, full-range voice announcements and high-fidelity music reproduction.
The Q-LB is a bass supplement for enhanced low frequency performance in model Q-6 loudspeaker systesm.
The Q-SB2 is Soundsphere’s largest loudspeaker, designed for installations requiring enhanced low-frequency response at high sound pressure levels. For use in Q-12A loudspeaker systems
Includes TWO Model Q-12A loudspeakers and BK2 Boom Kit.
Includes TWO Model Q-12A loudspeakers, ONE Q-SB2 subwoofer and BK3 Boom Kit.
Includes FOUR Model Q-12A loudspeakers and BK4 Boom Kit.
Includes FOUR Model Q-12A loudspeakers, ONE Q-SB2 subwoofer and BK5 Boom Kit.
BK2 bracket and TWO Model Q-15 loudspeakers.
BK4 bracket and FOUR Model Q-15 loudspeakers.
FOUR Q-6 loudspeakers, ONE Q-LB bass supplement speaker and ONE Q-CX electronic crossover. The package provides full frequency sound with extended bass for use in high end distributed systems, in spaces such as exercise clubs, sports bars and retial stores.

