The Strand Theatre has been entertaining audiences in Rockland, Maine since 1923.
Listed on the National Historic Register, the multi-use theatre has evolved over time
to host folk, rock, blues, jazz and classical music performances, as well as films,
comedy, live theatre and special events.
To provide superior sound reinforcement for its diverse programming, the Strand
Theatre upgraded their system with Fulcrum Acoustic high-efficiency, full-range
coaxial horn systems.
The Theatre required compact loudspeakers capable of delivering exceptional
clarity, intelligibility, naturalness and pattern control.
“We had been eking out what sound we could from our old mains and knew we had
to step up our game for the calibre of performers we host,” explains Strand Theatre
technical director Paul LaPorte. “In selecting new mains, we needed speakers that
would seamlessly integrate with our existing sound infrastructure which has been
upgraded piecemeal over time. The fact that Fulcrum’s loudspeaker technology
could be incorporated without obsolescing the rest of our system was a huge plus.”
LaPorte relates, “Fulcrum’s technical support included providing EASE data on the
room and digital signal processing configurations to optimize the benefits of their
Temporal Equalization (TQ™) technology. The AH96 coaxial horns created a more
immersive sound experience by adding depth and substance to our system right out
of the box. Their 90° x 60° dispersion also was a perfect fit for the old ‘shoebox
style’ theatre which can be acoustically challenging.”
“The new Fulcrum loudspeakers are totally transparent in reproducing the natural
sound of all our performances,” enthuses Strand Theatre Executive Director Jessie
Davis. “Their sound is cleaner and brighter, and truly impeccable.”
