At last week’s AV Awards, Funktion-One was highly commended for its installation of an immersive audio system at Neushoorn, a 750-capacity live venue in Leeuwarden, Netherlands.

The judges described the installation as “A highly innovative project that showcases exceptional technical ambition and creative thinking. The judges were particularly impressed by the advanced audio design and the use of cutting-edge technology to deliver a truly distinctive venue experience, an impressive achievement.”

More AV worked closely with Holophonix and Funktion-One to deliver the design. The team expanded the previously installed Funktion-One system with an additional 12 PSM15s, five above the stage and another seven covering the balcony and sides. Five Funktion-One F61 Compact Range loudspeakers serve as front fill, four Funktion-One F1201.2 12” full-range cabinets are installed as rears, and another 13 F61s serve as balcony rear fill.

More AV coordinated the system design and delivery in collaboration with Funktion-One and Holophonix. The project was completed in under a year. “That is really down to the perfect synergy between Funktion-One, More AV and Holophonix,” says Cornelisse. “All three parties look beyond the beaten path and are not afraid to challenge the status quo.”