With its rich history and diverse portfolio of acts, the famed Levoy Theatre in Millville, NJ has undergone a full audio renovation, under the consultation of KMK Technologies, utilizing 1 SOUND premium speaker technology and designs.

Two Contour CT28 Point Sources were installed on each side of the proscenium, with an additional two dedicated for balcony seating, replacing the preexisting line array system. The Contour CT28 is a compact, 3-way, horn-loaded loudspeaker, that has a medium-long throw and is capable of delivering a max SPL of 145 dB. This loudspeaker has an incredible lack of distortion at higher volumes while sounding intimate at lower volumes, making this a perfect fit for this theater with its variety of performances. CT28 Wall Brackets were used for mounting to the proscenium, allowing for horizontal and vertical aiming of the speaker without having to remove it, in order to focus the loudspeakers easily for optimal coverage.

Six Panorama MS34’s were utilized as front fills on the lip of the stage, linked to each other to run off of one cable. These are used with an M+S Controller, running all the MS34’s in Mono + Stereo mode, this way, all the seats in their field hear stereo no matter what side of the audience they are in. These were selected to be flexible for when the stage thrust is removed and the layout changes from an orchestra pit to a rock band format. Three additional Panorama MS34’s were mounted under the balcony as fills.

For comprehensive low end coverage, two SUB2112’s were deployed on either side of the stage.

Sean Pedrick, Technical Director for the Levoy Theatre, had this to say about his experience with 1 SOUND: 

“Since the early 1900s, the Levoy Theatre, positioned in downtown Millville, NJ, has been an intersection of culture, education, and entertainment in the South Jersey area. Through various trials and iterations, the Levoy has made a mark on the city and people of Millville as a vaudeville theatre, Warner Bros motion picture cinema, entertainment center, and more. Today, the Levoy hosts a variety of live musicals and plays, comedians and movies, tribute bands and national touring artists, children's Theatre programming, educational classes, and more.  

When the search for an updated sound reinforcement system began in the summer of 2022, we quickly realized that there could be no compromise in either audio quality or aesthetic beauty. A solution was needed that would create an experience of even and impactful sound coverage, sonic intelligibility and clarity, and minimal visual impact on the ornate design of the theatre and stage - speakers that both sounded and looked like they were designed for the room from the start. To that end, Thomas Knauss, Principal of KMK Technologies, was enlisted as the audio consultant by the Levoy Theatre and he connected us with Lou Mannarino and the team at 1 SOUND.”

"My initial thoughts were those of doubt and suspicion," says Sean Pedrick, Technical Director of the Levoy Theatre, "I thought I knew enough about speakers and sound to know what we needed and to never consider going with a company who I hadn't heard of... but boy was I wrong. After hearing a demo at our venue of 1 SOUND's Contour CT28s, SUB2112s, and Panorama MS34s, I was blown away. And after speaking with Lou Mannarino, CEO and primary audio designer for 1 SOUND, I was instantly a believer in this company. It is refreshing to speak to a CEO who cares more about developing great products than about selling you on existing products. Lou is one of those people who, when you are around him, you don't know whether to ask every question on your mind, or to sit back and listen to him speak what's on his mind... There is so much knowledge and wisdom to be had either way."

“Shortly after the speaker demo, the decision was made by the Levoy Theatre to purchase a 1 SOUND system consisting of 6 Contour CT28s, 2 SUB2112s, 9 Panorama MS34s, and all necessary amplifiers. Throughout the installation process, Lou was personally available by cell phone and email to assist in any questions, advice, or assistance that was needed. He even made the time to visit our venue at the end of the installation and commission our sound system (room delay, EQ, etc.) at no charge to us.”

“Reception to the new 1 SOUND system has been overwhelmingly positive,” continues Pedrick, “Levoy Theatre board members, staff, and patrons have remarked how in some places the speakers disappear into the architecture of the theatre and in other places they actually enhance the ornateness of the building. Traveling artists and sound engineers have appreciated the even coverage and sonic clarity of the new system.” 

“The architectural design and ornateness of the Levoy Theatre have always set it apart and placed it in a category of its own in the South Jersey area. With the upgrade of our sound system to 1 SOUND, we now have another way that we are set apart.”

Products Featured: Contour CT28, SUB2112, Panorama MS34

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