Polar Focus line array rigging for Adamson loudspeakers

Polar Focus assisted Seth May from SDMTEC, LLC in the Syracuse area with flying these two arrays of ADAMSON IS7’s, as well as some single Adamson fill speakers from sloped beams in a house of worship installation. Polar Focus provided Custom Beam Attachments for attaching all the speaker loads to the sloped beams. We also provided SFA tilt bars for infinitely adjustable line array tilt control, as well as wire rope assemblies for the side fills.

This looks amazing and will serve the congregation for years to come. Here’s what Seth had to say about Polar Focus hardware:
“The project went best case scenario! The Polar Focus pieces were exactly as specified and expected and the client is incredibly pleased with both the esthetics of the new hang placement and the audio coverage we were able to accomplish for the project. Attached are a couple photos of the completion. Thank you for working with us to come up with a rock solid deployment for this.”
-Seth May

You’re welcome, Seth! It’s always great to work with new customers!!

Polar Focus line array rigging for Adamson Line Arrays

Polar Focus line array rigging vs. Sacramento earthquake

A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck Little Antelope Valley, California on the afternoon of July 8, 2021. The tremors reached Sacramento, where Polar Focus rigging is suspending Martin Audio Ltd. line arrays at a House of Worship installation. We received the following email from our client, Keith Wackford, at Sacramento Production Services Inc.

From the Church Sound Engineer:
“I’m happy to report that the Polar Focus and Martin Audio WPS line array rigging did its job during that earthquake that just happened. I looked out and they were swinging away. What a trip.”

Polar Focus supplied a custom rigging system for this venue featuring Spine Frame Adapters, PY-UJ-Post components, as well as PE Stamped Drawings for the State of California. The rigging attachment to the roof structure was rigid, conforming to local building codes. The integral universal joints in the rigging system allowed the line arrays to gently and safely sway back and forth to accommodate the seismic event. Unfortunately, the sanctuary didn’t have video, as we would have liked to see that! Shown here are some still images from the venue.

d&b Audio Line Arrays

Scott Tomashek of Camera Corner Connecting Point contacted us for assistance with two new facilities at a local casino property in the Upper Midwest. Each of the two rooms had an identical and very unusual roof. The roofs had sloped trusses that were stepped, with each truss having a high end and a low end, and neighboring trusses at differing heights. In each room, a lighting truss structure supported a large amount of AV equipment. With uneven roof trusses, keeping everything level and evenly loaded was a challenge.

In the first room, there were four AL Series mid-hi’s, two Y Series arrays and two 21S subwoofer speakers from d&b Audiotechnik. In the second room, there were two d&b audiotechnik J-Sub subwoofers along with a 12.5′ diameter round video wall. The weights for the two complete systems were 2,2148 lbs. and 7,049 lbs., respectively. supplied all of the speaker rigging, including Spine Frame Adapters and custom components, lighting truss, rigging design, and PE Stamped drawings for the state where this job was installed. All mid-hi arrays have independent pan and tilt, as well as adjustment under full load.

Everything was manufactured in white for a meticulous presentation. All of the welded-in rigging points attaching into the roof structure were provided by the general contractor.d&b audiotechnik J-Sub subwoofers along with a 12.5′ diameter round video wall. The weights for the two complete systems were 2,2148 lbs. and 7,049 lbs., respectively. Everything was manufactured in white for a meticulous presentation. All of the welded-in rigging points attaching into the roof structure were provided by the general contractor.

Polar Focus supplied all of the speaker rigging, including Spine Frame Adapters and custom components, lighting truss, rigging design, and PE Stamped drawings for the state where this job was installed. All mid-hi arrays have independent pan and tilt adjustment under full load.

The team at Camera Corner did an outstanding job gathering the data for the irregular roof pattern, and installing both systems. Great job Scott and the crew at Camera Corner!

Loudspeaker rigging design, roof attachment, supplemental structure, sales, support and PE stamped drawings in any US State and Canada provided by Polar Focus.
Call us today for more information – (413) 586-4444

Adamson Line Arrays

Jim Crews from Commercial Audio Systems in Springdale Arkansas got in touch with us for assistance rigging two ADAMSON IS7 line arrays at a local performing arts center. Polar Focus provided a motorized hoist system, featuring two Stagemaker hoists.

We also provided our Spine Frame Adapter, a Motor Zbeam, Rigging Beam Clamps and Posts. This system is infinitely adjustable in both pan and tilt, and is easily serviceable. It looks great and will serve this facility for years to come! Great work by Jim and the team at Commercial Audio Systems.

Need help rigging, mounting or suspending your loudspeakers or line arrays?  Call us at (413) 586-4444!

We’re hiring!

Immediate Opening for Product Design Engineer

Seeking drafting designer with minimum of 1 – 2 years design experience using Solidworks. Preference for bill of materials and costing background. Position works onsite at manufacturer’s Covid-compliant office in Western Massachusetts.

 

Please email resume to: info@polarfocus.com with Product Design Engineer in subject line.

IV6 Grids for Community

Another 50 grids headed off for a high quality anti-corrosive treatment consisting of total sandblast, a zinc rich powder coat primer layer, and a top layer of black or white powder coat.

These grids for the Community Professional IV6 line array speakers by Biamp will soon be installed in house of worship and educational facilities around the world.

Loudspeaker rigging design, roof attachment, supplemental structure, sales, support and PE stamped drawings in any US State and Canada provided by Polar Focus.

Call us today for more information – (413) 586-4444.

Happy Summer – Pole Mounts in stock!

Polar Focus Pole Mounts use rigging rated stainless steel chain in hydraulic hose, which is stronger and less prone to catastrophic failure than systems which use banding.

In stock and ready to ship – call us @ (413) 586-4444.

Need help rigging, mounting or aiming your loudspeakers or line arrays?
We can help!

 

Hobby Center, Houston TX

We received these great photos from Boomer Bardo and Nathan Haworth of Houston’s Hobby Center for the Performing Arts for this installation at Zilkha Hall.

Polar Focus provided our Swift line array frame, which is designed to fit Berkeley, CA manufactured loudspeakers.  This system looks terrific and will serve the venue for years to come.

Boomer said: “A big thank you to everyone there. The rig went up as precise as we could measure hit the expected up angle. Easiest part of the install so far!”

Need help rigging, mounting or aiming your loudspeakers or line arrays?
We can help! Call us at (413) 586-4444.

Texas church installs QSC AP5122

Larry Serna and Serg Beana from Bertie’s Music in El Paso, TX contacted us recently for assistance flying these speakers at a church. There are two QSC AP5122 with the stock QSC yokes. Polar Focus supplied roof attachment and our Stem product, allowing a super clean look through this drop ceiling. The Stem has a internal cable raceway, allowing the signal cables to be run inside the rigging. Stems work well with both line arrays and yoke-mounted single loudspeakers, and can be manufactured up to 16′ in length.

Serg emailed us after the installation: “Attached you will find a few pics of the completed project. Everything went smoothly. Our customer was very pleased (as were we) with the final outcome.”