Latin America. Christie has strengthened its portfolio of Vive Audio cinema array speakers by incorporating a line of high-end professional amplifiers. The initiative is the result of an agreement with the world leader in audio Powersoft.
The Duecanali and Quattrocanali amplifier platforms deliver impressive sound quality and complement christie's Vive Audio line of linear matrix cinema speakers, an unbeatable combination to enhance the immersive sound experience in movie theaters.
Both amplification systems carry the latest in switch mode technology, Class D design, standard speaker processing, and high-power capabilities. Christie will continue to manufacture its Vive Audio range of speakers for cinema audio applications, including the LA and LS speaker series, as well as its S series of subwoofers.
"When we launched our Vive Audio range, we made a firm commitment to our partners to ensure maximum value, reliability and performance," said Chris Connett, senior director of business development at Christie Vive Audio. "With this agreement signed with Powersoft, we add the experience and knowledge of an undisputed sound leader to grow our Vive Audio line with high-end amplifiers. Powersoft is at the forefront of speaker amplification and processing technology, and has a rich track record of innovation. We are convinced that our customers will be very satisfied with the performance of these amplifier platforms that today power the Vive Audio installations."
Duecanali and Quattrocanali are leading amplifier platforms, energy efficient and with numerous features. One of them is the Smart Rail Management technology that, with its compact design, helps reduce energy consumption. The amplifiers come with digital gain attenuator control, remote on/off switches, and protection against voltage spikes and short circuits, for user peace of mind.
In addition, they offer the possibility to choose between 2 or 4 channel platforms, with load balancing, advanced control, third-party integration capabilities, easy-to-use configuration software, monitoring control and digital signal processing.
"The proven reliability of our Duecanali and Quattrocanali amplifier platforms and their outstanding sound quality, state-of-the-art speaker processing and high output power, made them the most suitable amplification solution for the advanced line of linear matrix speakers for cinema Vive Audio," explains Luca Giorgi, Sales Director at Powersoft. "The addition of our amplifiers to Christie's Vive Audio product line will undoubtedly cement Powersoft's reputation in the film market."
Based on ribbon driver technology, the innovative line of Vive Audio speakers with linear matrix and articulated design is designed specifically for cinematic environments. Christie's Vive Audio system delivers a sound experience of unsurpassed accuracy and fully supports DCI dynamic range audio for digital cinema and leading formats such as Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and 7.1 and 5.1 Surround sound. Christie Vive Audio offers efficient ribbon driver technology and a unique boxed linear matrix design, to ensure exceptional sound coverage in all types of auditoriums.
