SUONO VIVO SRL - DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE, SALE AND RENTAL ACOUSTICAL SHELLS FOR ORCHESTRA
SPECIAL PLATFORMS AND ACOUSTICAL COMPLEMENTS - ACOUSTIC CONSULTANCY
ITA / ENG      
natural acoustic systems by Suono Vivo

THE STRUCTURE

The structure for indoors
The peculiarity of this Acoustic Shell for Orchestras project is to have the greatest total autonomy with respect to the context in which it is installed. A modular panels system, entirely comprised of special, completely fireproof plywood, wood sheet-essence sandwich, particularly known for its specific qualities of high density derived from the very compact fibre, form the sound-reflecting walls. The acoustic ceiling is supported by a spatial structure comprised of bearing elements, aluminium beams, hung from the Theatre trusses above the stage with powerful but thin winches.
This structure, thus conceived and realized, allows operations of assembly and disassembly to be performed in very short times, such as not to impede daily use of the stage.
Another innovative characteristic is represented by the storage system. The Acoustic Shell, in its completeness and compactness, can be stored in extremely reduced spaces.

The structure for outdoors
In case of outdoors assembly, the wall material used on the outside, instead of wood, is the polycarbonate Lexan, completely transparent, overlapped by a PVC acoustic ceiling.
These polycarbonate acoustic panels, supported by a particular mounting system integrated with the stage, present a triple advantage:

  1. they truly "play", amplifying the sound volume and capitalising on the acoustic definition;
  2. they protect the orchestra in a very efficient manner, even from any unexpected inclement weather, stopping the dispersion of the sound mass produced and directing it incisively toward the audience; it also favours the sound comfort among the musicians;
  3. they possess an admirable aesthetic function: being completely transparent, they do not conceal the surrounding scenery, on the contrary, they enhance and embellish it.

The structure for historical / indoor locations
For the acoustic operations and treatment of the historical/artistic sites which are so delicate, the material indicated and used for the walls is the polycarbonate Lexan, overlapped specifically by an acoustic sky in sound absorbent fabric implemented by special auxiliary curtains placed along the listening hall.
These polycarbonate acoustic panels present a triple advantage:

  1. they truly "play", calibrating the sound volume and optimizing the acoustic definition;
  2. they protect the orchestra in a very efficient manner, avoiding the dispersion of the sound mass produced and directing it faithfully toward the audience; it also favours the sound comfort among the musicians;
  3. they have an admirable aesthetic function: being completely transparent, they neither conceal nor interfere with the sacredness or historical authenticity of the location which, on the contrary, they enhance and enriche.

The Advantages of the Structure
Exceptional modularity and flexibility all in proven safety; minimum time necessary for placement in operation; agile and compact dimensions; measured thicknesses; extremely contained disposition of volumes in storage encumbrance. All of this in a large integrated project which culminates in an excellent sound response and scenic presence.

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