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Pacific Coast Entertainment upgrades EAW system to cover expanded seating at Great Park Live

Pacific Coast Entertainment (PCE), a live event production company and AV solutions provider in Southern California, has once again partnered with Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW) to further enhance the sound system at Great Park Live in Irvine, CA. Following last year’s installation of EAW’s Anya Adaptive system, PCE returned ahead of the 2025 summer season to upgrade the rig and ensure the required coverage for the venue’s newly expanded seating.

“Last year’s system sounded fantastic, but the venue has since evolved”, says Tom Pappanduros, Production Manager at PCE. “When the City of Irvine decided to widen the seating sections, we needed to make sure the system could cover every new seat without compromise. Adding to our existing EAW system gave us the flexibility to expand while maintaining consistency and clarity.”

Originally launched with 24 Anya boxes and 24 Otto subwoofers, the initial installation addressed the venue’s unique acoustic challenges, particularly minimizing sound bleed into surrounding neighborhoods. However, with the addition of approximately 1,500 new seats across both sides of the venue, the system required further expansion.

The upgraded system now features two columns of sixteen Anya modules providing 140 degrees of horizontal coverage per side that supports the more than 220-foot-wide seating area. Two Anna modules were added beneath each main hang to strengthen center fill, while three more per side serve as delays behind front of house. The 24 Otto subwoofers remain in place, finely retuned for the new configuration.

“The difference was immediate”, says Pappanduros. “Adding those Anna boxes underneath completely transformed the center section. It was a space we didn’t realize needed reinforcement until we heard the results. Now the system sounds balanced from left to right and front to back.”

To ensure the upgrade met the highest standards, EAW sent engineers onsite to fine-tune the system. “We were very fortunate to have EAW’s team work directly with us”, Pappanduros notes. Now the venue is ready for a wide range of performances, from orchestras and symphonies to touring acts and high-energy concerts.

As Great Park Live continues its journey toward becoming a permanent amphitheater by 2027, PCE and EAW remain dedicated to delivering audio solutions that elevate the experience for performers and audiences alike.

(Photos: Eastern Acoustic Works)

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