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BPEC Sets National Benchmark with L-Acoustics

Meta-Tech Designs and Installs High-performance A-series System at Batangas Province Events Center (BPEC), Making It the First Sports Arena in Philippines Powered by L-Acoustics

The newly inaugurated Batangas Province Events Center (BPEC) has made history as the first live sporting venue in the Philippines to be equipped with a professional L-Acoustics sound system. Unveiled in March 2025 by Governor Dodo Mandanas and hailed as the province’s “new crown jewel,” the 6,000-capacity indoor arena stands as a symbol of Batangas’ commitment to progress and world-class infrastructure in both sports and entertainment.

Situated within the Provincial Sports Complex in Batangas City, the BPEC is a state-of-the-art multi-purpose venue featuring retractable seating, high-performance sports flooring, VIP lounges, a central LED display system, and full air-conditioning. Built to accommodate basketball games, medium-scale live concerts, conferences, and community functions, the venue required an audio solution that could effortlessly transition between spoken-word intelligibility during live sports and full-frequency musical energy during entertainment programming.

For this landmark installation, L-Acoustics Certified Provider Distributor Metatech Solutions and Systems Corporation was brought on board via recommendation from a local partner to the venue’s Project Architect and General Contractor. Meta-Tech’s system engineers utilised L-Acoustics’ Soundvision 3D-modelling software to produce detailed SPL simulations and coverage maps, offering precise acoustic predictions for multiple seating configurations. This data-driven approach proved pivotal in securing the contract amidst a competitive selection process.

BPEC's sophisticated L-Acoustics A15i configuration seamlessly transforms from sporting event coverage to concert-grade entertainment audio
BPEC’s sophisticated L-Acoustics A15i configuration seamlessly transforms from sporting event coverage to concert-grade entertainment audio

“In multi-purpose venues like the BPEC, every system component must serve dual functions without compromising performance,” states Mr. Wayne Gutor, Vice President for Engineering and Technical Services Division at Meta-Tech. “A flexible and versatile system would deliver the vital sonic impact of both sporting event operations and entertainment programming success.”

Meta-Tech proposed the L-Acoustics A Series as the ideal solution to meet the venue’s size and budget parameters. The final design was reviewed and approved by L-Acoustics APAC Application Engineers before being presented to the project stakeholders. However, design considerations extended well beyond the loudspeaker layout. Due to the arena’s tubular air-conditioning ducts, speaker rigging points had to be raised to ensure optimal SPL and directivity. Meanwhile, the venue’s reflective interior surfaces required the integration of acoustic treatment across walls and ceilings prior to finalising the sound system design. Meta-Tech’s strategic sound energy placement ensured clear, impactful coverage throughout the venue.

The completed installation features a dual-system configuration optimised for both sporting and entertainment use. For basketball games and in-arena events, four hangs of one KS21i subwoofer paired with two A15i Focus and two A15i Wide enclosures are flown at each corner of the central LED scoreboard, delivering consistent 360° coverage across the arena.

A dedicated FOH system comprising left/right hangs of three A15i Focus and one A15i Wide per side, alongside a centre cluster of six KS21i subwoofers is rigged on flown trusses that can be lowered during performances and retracted during sports programming
A dedicated FOH system comprising left/right hangs of three A15i Focus and one A15i Wide per side, alongside a centre cluster of six KS21i subwoofers is rigged on flown trusses that can be lowered during performances and retracted during sports programming

For concerts and live events, a dedicated FOH system is rigged on flown trusses that can be lowered during performances and retracted during sports programming. This configuration comprises left/right hangs of three A15i Focus and one A15i Wide per side, alongside a centre cluster of six KS21i subwoofers to deliver low-end impact.

System infrastructure throughout the BPEC is built on the AES67 protocol with analogue redundancy, ensuring dependable performance across event formats. The setup seamlessly integrates the venue’s primary PA for sports with the FOH system for entertainment, enabling a cohesive and unified audio experience regardless of the event type.

“Soundvision proved invaluable in achieving even sound coverage throughout the entire area,” explains Mr. Gutor. “The software helped us solve the venue’s acoustic challenges by directing sound energy to audience areas rather than reflective surfaces, significantly improving intelligibility and impact.”

With the L-Acoustics A Series now in place, the BPEC sets a new benchmark for professional audio in Filipino sporting venues. “When you’re creating the Philippines’ first major sports venue with L-Acoustics technology, the technical excellence we delivered was essential in establishing new performance standards,” concludes Mr. Gutor. “The L-Acoustics A Series ensures that every announcement, every musical moment, and every crowd experience reaches audiences with the clarity and impact that widely anticipated Filipino sporting and entertainment events deserve.”

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