Adamson SpekTrix Debuts First System in the PhilippinesAdamson Systems has installed their first sound reinforcement system in the Philippines. The University of Santo Tomas in Manila celebrates its 400th year, and in honor of their anniversary they've constructed a multipurpose gymnasium aptly named the Quadricentennial Pavilion. Replacing the University's aging sports complex, the new pavilion is not only home to the university's sports teams, but it also accommodates a dance troupe, fencing, badminton, judo, and taekwondo clubs. The ground level is home to retail space for businesses such as banks and restaurants, the first floor houses a two-level fitness center adjacent to a gymnastics room, while the third level features a two-lane oval track around the inside perimeter of the building. The crowning feature of the pavilion is a 5,014 sq. m. (54,000 sq. ft.) gymnasium with gallery seating large enough to hold 5,792 people. The retractable bleachers at courtside make room on the floor for staging and a podium, turning the court into a perfect venue for musical performances and graduation ceremonies. Due to the seating capacity of the main pavilion, Adamson's SpekTrix line-array was the fit for the installation. Its high SPL makes it loud enough for rock concerts, yet its compact footprint allows smooth sound distribution without obstructing the view of the gallery audience. The original sound design called for a single SpekTrix sub flown with six five-degree SpekTrix enclosures below, but after some acoustical testing, the SpekTrix proved sufficient with an array ratio of one SpekTrix sub to four SpekTrix enclosures, cutting costs on the overall budget. Six sets of said arrays were flown; two arrays at the opposite ends facing out, and four arrays along the court's length, placed left and right of the center. Four supplementary trapezoidal fill boxes were used to flood the center of the court. The front-of-house position is located above one of the entrances to the upper level of seating. A cable tray was installed along the underside of the catwalk leading directly to the front of house to keep all unsightly cables hidden from the players and spectators. The tray also keeps cables organized and easily identifiable in case of any repair or future upgrades. The design and installation was executed by Makati City, Philippines-based Crystal Audio headed by operations manager Kevin C. Malupa. Crystal Audio employs eight full-time office staff and part time sales agents, who operate from two offices and use a network of 11 dealers nationwide. When an installation calls for special expertise, project based contractors are brought in. 
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