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February 2006 -state-of-the-art Sound at Purdue

Thompson Electronics Company recently completed state-of-the-art sound systems at Purdue University in Indiana, This multi-year project included two theatres in the Visual & Performing Arts department. Thompson Electronics Company’s, project manager, Hal Wiseman coordinated the audio systems in the two theatres including: the production intercoms; program monitor and paging systems; assisted listening in the audience seating; the production/RF video system; and the audio production components in the music education classroom.

Hal also completed the New Recording Studio at Purdue’s College of Liberal Arts. The new student recording studio includes a Yamaha DM 2000 digital mixer, video presentation system with Sanyo projector and video scaler, along with remote computer inputs and digital editing software. This system is used in a teaching environment.

Nancy T. Hansen Theatre -
The new Nancy T. Hansen Theatre, a 300-seat proscenium theatre, opened its doors in 2006. This state-of-the-art facility was designed to provide an intimate actor/audience relationship through the use of an audience chamber that is only 12 rows deep and terraced seating to provide maximum visibility of the 36' wide by 28' tall proscenium (area between the curtain and the orchestra) opening.

Carole and Gordon Mallett Theatre -
The Carole and Gordon Mallett Theatre, also new in 2006, is a flexible performance space
with seating capacities ranging from 100-150 seats, depending on the stage configuration.


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