Project Description

Sound System Control Software

Project period: 05/2014 - 05/2016

This project aims to develop a control technology and interface for optimizing the remote adjustment of sound fields for professional loudspeaker arrays used in concerts, theatres, public address, and stadiums. PK Sound’s patent-pending hardware, in combination with the new software developed in this project, will allow the optimization of a sound field in venues of any shape or size. The system will advance the ability to control the dispersion of loudspeaker arrays and improve sound quality for customers.

PK Sound

Location: Calgary, Canada
Founded: 2005
Products: Concert-quality sound systems

PK Sound combines innovation and art to create high quality speakers, particularly for large concert performances. Their products pay attention to clear, full-bodied sound and a smooth bass. Their speakers are designed and manufactured in-house in Calgary. PK Sound is currently working on a new innovation to improve the sound technician’s ability to adjust their line array speaker format system physically and audibly, in order to produce even better sound. In addition to producing speakers, PK is also working with artists to create a custom multimedia show including creative stage design, lighting and video.

Software Design Ahnert GmbH/AFMG,
Ahnert Feistel Media Group

Location: Berlin, Germany
Products: Concert-quality sound systems and full concert
products

AFMG is a worldwide leader in software for the pro-audio industry and has created the industry standards EASE and EASERA software for acoustic simulation and measurement, as well as their related products EASE Focus, SysTune, EASE Address and EASE SpeakerLab. AFMG works closely with leading university faculties, manufacturers and design clients to apply the latest development in acoustical research and computer technology.