Scotiabank Arena Incorporates 1 SOUND Cannon C4i Speakers in Recent Renovation

	"We are so grateful that the MLSE audio team picked 1 SOUND to be a part of this outstanding stadium," says Mannarino.

Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) recently announced its $350-million renovation for the Scotiabank Arena, home of the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL) and Toronto Raptors (NBA). This multi-phase renovation will see improvements to virtually every part of the venue. The work began on the Mastercard Executive Suites level along with state-of-the-art technology upgrades, which include an upgraded audio system.

The initial audio design came from WJHW, a global design and consultant firm, who reached out to 1 SOUND to specify its Cannon C4i loudspeakers in the design for the Mastercard Executive Suites, Theatre Suites, and Mastercard Lounge. The goal of the design was for the audio system to fit in with the high-end finishes and feel of the room, providing an enhanced audio experience while maintaining a small form factor. The Cannon C4i units fit the bill because of their high-fidelity sound quality, extended low frequency, and only taking up a footprint on the wall of a 6" box. MLSE produced a full proof of concept suite to demonstrate the Cannons and other audio-visual technology.

Branch Audiovisual, with offices in Toronto and Ottawa, was contracted for the audio installation; it worked with the 1 SOUND custom shop to make the loudspeakers blend in. With this option available, MLSE matched the Cannons with the same paint color used for the suites' walls. Branch AV installed about 100 Cannon C4i boxes with custom color C-Clamps accessories. Custom-colored Cannon C5i units with matching C-Clamps were utilized in the Mastercard Lounge, the shared-members dining space.

"I must say, we have been thoroughly impressed with the exceptional performance of 1 SOUND's products. Their dedication to quality and innovation aligns perfectly with our values at BranchAV. We greatly appreciate their partnership and eagerly anticipate incorporating their outstanding products into our future projects," says Bob Guy, partner.

Based on the success of this project, MLSE upgraded the Raptors Practice Court's audio system with Branch AV, utilizing 1 SOUND's line of bigger loudspeakers for the basketball court's system.

"We are so grateful that the MLSE audio team picked 1 SOUND to be a part of this outstanding stadium. As a newer brand, it so exciting when we hit a new milestone and that would be this moment and being a part of the Scotiabank Arena experience," says Lou Mannarino, founder and audio designer of 1 SOUND.