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Located in central Berlin, the St Hedwig’s cathedral has been modeled after the Pantheon in Rome, with a high dome and round main worship space.
Since opening to worshipers in 1773, the building has become highly regarded by the people of Berlin and to preserve its rich history has just undergone an extensive renovation period that’s seen the entire interior transformed.
A HOLOPLOT X2 Matrix Array system provides seamless, unobtrusive spoken word reinforcement for the audience area, arranged around a centrally positioned altar.
Design brief at a glance:
Key architectural features:
Main challenges:
1. One 3x6 X2 Matrix Array fixed above the chapel door and hidden with a custom, acoustically transparent screen
2a/2b. Two 2x1 X2 Matrix Arrays in portrait orientation, recessed into wall cavities and hidden with a fabric screen
How?
The technical team for the cathedral is staffed by volunteers, making an easy setup that can be operated by a variety of technical skills essential.
The X2 system has been setup with a range of different presets that can be accessed to support any type of performance ranging from speech to music.
An additional preset has been created that excites the nave’s natural acoustic that can be used to elevate the spiritual feel of a choral performance.
