EAW Delivers Sculpted Sonic Precision to Sun Yat-sen University’s Zhuhai Concert Hall

With its sweeping architectural curves and acoustically refined geometry, the Concert Hall at the Zhuhai Campus of Sun Yat-sen University is a triumph of spatial design and sonic intent. Encompassing a total floor area of 10,000 square metres with seating for 1,200 guests, the venue now boasts an equally refined and innovative sound reinforcement system from Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW) — a bespoke deployment by pro AV specialists EZPro.

Primarily serving as a symphony performance hall with added functions for music education and conferences, the concert hall features a “mountain vineyard” layout with ascending low partitions and staggered seating levels. This configuration not only maximises lateral acoustic reflections but also enhances audience sightlines and creates a strong sense of spatial intimacy. Further elevating the natural acoustics is the thoughtful use of interior materials, carefully selected to limit the loss of natural sound energy and reinforce the architectural-acoustic synergy.

To complement these acoustical qualities with cutting-edge technological reinforcement, a high-performance EAW ADAPTive sound system has been integrated within the performance hall, headlined by a central stereo FOH hang of 8 units of the Anna 3-way full-range line array modules in a 4+4 configuration. Suspended prominently above the stage’s central performance platform — which measures over 23 metres wide and 12 metres deep — the Anna arrays deliver precision coverage and pristine clarity across the full expanse of the venue’s orchestra and balcony seating areas.

Low-frequency support comes courtesy of 6 units of the RSX218 dual 18-inch self-powered subwoofers, stacked in symmetrical L/R configurations of 3 units each at the flanks of the stage. For on-stage monitoring and front fill reinforcement, a total of 8 units of the VFM159i passive 2-way enclosures have been deployed to ensure superior performer clarity and even nearfield coverage for the audience.

Addressing the audio coverage needs of those seating positions that extended beyond the reach of the main PA, the design and integration team supplemented the main system with a series of high-performance surround and fill loudspeakers that offered the same tonal consistency as the FOH system. This includes 6 units of the MKD826 2-way full-range loudspeakers and 4 units of the RSX89 self-powered 2-way enclosures, strategically positioned to ensure full-frequency consistency across all listening positions.

The end result is a highly calibrated, immersive sound experience tailored to the nuanced acoustic demands of classical performance, amplified music, and spoken word alike. The comprehensive system design reflects not only the technical acumen of EZPro but also the precision engineering of EAW’s product ecosystem.