Project:
Sommet Center
Client: Nashville Sports Authority
Location: Nashville, TN

Client Comments:
“As you can imagine great sound is critical in a city full of musicians. Durrell has given concert quality sound to our sports fans. The staff they provide is the most professional group I have had the pleasure to work with” —

Description:

Nashville Sports Authority announced the $500,000 audio upgrade and seven year responsibility contract for the Sommet Center in Nashville, Tennessee.  Durrell increased the SC’s production capability and created a sound that is much more dynamic and clear to the 19,000 plus seats within the bowl.

The Sommet Center (SC) also is home to the Nashville Predators (NHL team)  and Nashville Kats (AFL team).  Both teams now enjoy concert quality audio with capabilities not available in the past. 

Technical:

• 12 main cluster hangs with D.A.S self powered, Aero 38 Line Arrays
• Aero 218 hard mounted subscluster hangs
• Full control room update using a Soundcraft MH-4 console with over 48 inputs
• Audix wireless microphone systems, new compressors and distribution system

Of Special Note :

“Were in Music City USA”, says Durrell president and founder John W. Horrell.  “We wanted to design, install and be responsible for spectacular audio for Nashville’s number one concert destination.”  “Having a long term RESPONSIBILITY to the SC afford us the opportunity to provide services not available anywhere else and continue to make upgrades needed as time goes by.”

John Horrell is referring to the seven-year lease that Durrell & Horrell Leasing provides the SC.  “This agreement allowed the city to make major improvements without the worry of maintenance and yearly funding ancillary upgrades - these problems are Durrell’s, noted Horrell”

Other improvements include Concession/Suite/Lobby and Event Level amplifiers and mixers, along with rental Audio/Video equipment needed for meeting rooms and special facility rentals such as NCAA and NIT Basketball, CMA Awards Show and the Nashville Sports Authority meetings.

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