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L-Acoustics L Series technology enhances sonic landscape at Reims’ La Cartonnerie
La Cartonnerie - a venue in Reims, France, which hosts up to 120 concerts annually - has upgraded to an L-Acoustics L Series system with inherent cardioid technology. This significant enhancement to its Great Hall marks a milestone for the cultural hub.
La Cartonnerie’s 4,000 sq m complex houses three performance spaces: the 1,200-capacity Great Hall, a 350-seat Club, and the Floor - a warm-up area that doubles as a bar and restaurant. Beyond concerts, it supports musicians through residency programmes and drives cultural initiatives like the Magnifique Society festival.
When certified L-Acoustics partner MDS Audio and Orion first walked into La Cartonnerie’s Great Hall, they knew they were facing an acoustic puzzle due to the venue’s distinctive multi-level architecture and challenging asymmetric configuration. “The hunt for the perfect sound wasn’t just about technical specifications”, explains Jérémie Valensi, Technical Director at La Cartonnerie. “L-Acoustics stood out through their sustainable manufacturing approach and commitment to French production. Their L Series offered exactly what our complex space needed.”
L-Acoustics’ Soundvision software became the team’s essential tool, enabling acoustic modelling that validated speaker placement before installation began. Sound regulations added another technical challenge, particularly regarding dB(C) measurement. The team had to position subwoofers to meet decibel standards while maintaining sound quality throughout the venue. Their solution involved a central cluster of three subwoofers in cardioid mode, requiring the creation of new rigging points to achieve a visually discreet result.
The final installation features L/R hangs of one L2D per side, flanked by L/R hangs of two KS21 subwoofers in cardioid mode, a central flown cluster of three KS28 subwoofers, also in cardioid, plus one KS28 at the centre of the stage floor. Two X8s placed on stage left and right serve as in-fills, while three X8s spread across the stage provide X8 lip-fill.
The L-Acoustics team were integral to the process, with Valensi praising L-Acoustics training consultant Christophe Chapuis for technician training and L-Acoustics Application Engineer Pascal Charousset for system calibration and fine-tuning of the system.
(Photos: Lucie Pochet)
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