Application scenarios

Performing arts and audio production

In spaces dedicated to the performing arts and music production, audiovisual technology plays a fundamental role in guaranteeing artistic quality and audience experience. Designing these environments requires a careful balance between technical, acoustic and architectural needs.

The case studies below present real design experiences and contexts, useful for highlighting recurring challenges, design approach and the skills involved.

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Teatro Carani, Sassuolo

Teatro Carani, Sassuolo

Sassuolo (MO), Italy
ContextHistoric 1930s theatre reopened in 2024 after restoration. Multipurpose venue for shows, concerts, cinema, conferences and events with state-of-the-art technology.
Typical challenges of the context
  • Integrating technology into a 1930s historic building
  • Multiple use scenarios and technical riders from touring companies
  • Signal distribution across the stage, auditorium, dressing rooms and control rooms
  • Architectural constraints
Design interventionDesign of the multimedia infrastructure (Dante, sACN, 12G-SDI) and stage technology with automated use scenarios (DCI cinema, conference, manual), multi-configuration audio, motorised fly system and retractable seating.
Skills involved
Stage technologyAV designAudio designControl systemsAV infrastructureStage automation
Teatro Kursaal Santa Lucia

Teatro Kursaal Santa Lucia

Bari, Italy
ContextMultipurpose theatre in the heart of Puglia with multiple configurations from theatre to DCI cinema, concert hall and exhibitions. International SIL 3 stage-technology safety standards.
Typical challenges of the context
  • Multiple configurations: theatre, DCI cinema, concerts, exhibitions
  • International SIL 3 stage-safety standard
  • Preservation of historic chandeliers with DMX and LED control
  • Multi-point control: house, stage, side boxes
Design interventionExecutive design of the AV infrastructure with power/signal distribution boards for maximum versatility, Paradigm system for dynamic lighting control, 2K DCI cinema, multi-point control room. Historic chandeliers restored with dimmable LEDs via DMX protocol.
Skills involved
Stage technologyPower/signal distribution boardsDCI cinemaDMX lighting controlAV infrastructureProject management
Cinecittà Sala A

Cinecittà Sala A

Rome, Italy
ContextExisting film-mixing stage at Cinecittà's sound facility, requiring a complete refurbishment.
Typical challenges of the context
  • Refurbishment of a historic studio
  • Dolby Atmos design for a large-sized hall
  • Interior design in keeping with Cinecittà's historic character
Design interventionFull acoustic-architectural design and design of the new audio system in Dolby Atmos Theatrical.
Skills involved
Room acousticsDolby Atmos TheatricalInterior design
SoundBeat3, Irko

SoundBeat3, Irko

Los Angeles, USA
ContextMusic production and mixing studio to be built from scratch in Pasadena, Los Angeles.
Typical challenges of the context
  • Acoustic design of a studio in the USA using materials and measurements different from European ones
  • A studio working with top international productions such as Kanye West and Jay Z
  • A professional studio within a residential setting
Design interventionFull acoustic-architectural design.
Skills involved
Room acousticsRecording studio designInterior design
Cicaleto Recording Studio

Cicaleto Recording Studio

Arezzo, Italy
ContextMusic recording studio to be built inside a historic Tuscan villa.
Typical challenges of the context
  • A professional studio within a historic rural setting
  • Fitting a viewing window into an old fireplace to preserve the original aesthetic
Design interventionFull acoustic-architectural design.
Skills involved
Room acousticsRecording studio designInterior design