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JBL systems drive audio at Derby’s new Vaillant Live venue
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Opened last year as part of the Becketwell Regeneration scheme, the 3,500‑capacity site is operated by ASM Global and sponsored by heating manufacturer Vaillant, with technology forming a core part of its offering. Consultants IPW developed a flexible layout that includes a 400‑capacity second space, specifying a JBL VTX A8 line array for the main auditorium.
Working with Live Technology, IPW designed a system based on the dual‑8in VTX A8, a compact array with 110° dispersion suited to mid‑sized venues and installations. NuWay Audio Visual installed 26 VTX A8 cabinets and eight VTX B18 subs in the main room, while Vaillant Live also purchased a portable JBL SRX910 system for use across smaller spaces.
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- JBL Professional: preset backup and replacement plan if a component fails.
- JBL Professional: coverage, level and headroom at critical listening positions.
- JBL Professional: DSP presets and enclosure configuration matching the deployment.
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