AMPA

Venue Overview

Located within Melbourne’s Hamer Hall on the banks of the Birrarung (Yarra River), the Australian Museum of Performing Arts (AMPA) is a new exhibition space centred around Australia’s rich theatrical legacy.

Audio System Objectives

Collaborating with Arts Centre Melbourne as a Technology Sponsor for the opening night of AMPA’s inaugural exhibition DIVA, Quest supplied additional PA equipment for a temporary stage. This stage was used for speeches and musical performances by special guests, including Victorian government representatives and leading Australian artists.

System Architecture

The system uses an NST Audio VMX88 Matrix System Processor for zone management and processing. VR2 Wall Panel Touch Controls provide pre-set recall, input selection, and volume/mute controls, with dual-tier password protection.

Amplification – Site Wide

Amplification is provided by Quest QX series amplifiers:

Quest QXD-10k
Quest QXD-5k
Quest QX4750
Quest QX41500

Zone Details

Zoning

Due to the constantly changing technical demands, these setups allow for the connections between speaker runs and amp channels to be rapidly reconfigured for the unique requirements of each exhibition.

Configuration: Stereo, Mono or Immersive Combinations
Speakers: Qi5, Qi25, HPI110
Subwoofer: Qi12S and HPI12S

Featured Reference Sites

Suzie Q

Suzie Q, managed by MAMAS Dining Group, is a modern Chinese restaurant in Prahran, Melbourne. It blends traditional Chinese cuisine with contemporary cocktails, aiming for a sophisticated dining experience.

Little Black Pig

Little Black Pig & Sons, located in Heidelberg, offers a dynamic and continually evolving dining experience, proudly emphasizing fresh, simple, locally sourced ingredients and beautifully handcrafted seasonal dishes.