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Cab Calloway School of the Arts
Cab Calloway School of the Arts opened as the Creative and Performing Arts Middle School in 1992 and expanded with a high school program in 1997. CCSA boasts cutting edge education as a premiere arts-based public school with six major areas of study: Dance, Drama, Visual Arts, Communication Arts, Instrumental Music and Vocal Music. Standing by the promise to continue that cutting edge education in the arts, the Red Clay School District commissioned a major renovation of CCSA’s auditorium.
The auditorium’s beautiful overhaul included complete audio system replacements by BEL.com. The immaculate audio is centered around Meyer Sound front of house speakers. A trio of Meyer Sound’s MSL4 speakers anchored as center mains with a 700HP subwoofer and CQ1, CQ2 (narrow coverage), DF4 (dedicated downfill), UPA1P (delay) and UPM1XP (wide coverage) to ensure that there isn’t a bad seat in the house. The main center speaker cluster is suspended by custom rigging designed by BEL.com in conjunction with APE Rigging (Advantage Products Enterprise, Inc. of Jupiter, FL).
BEL.com also installed an HD Vaddio PTZ camera system to allow a spectrum of coverage from wide to close up and even a view of the orchestra pit beneath the stage. A pair of 90” Sharp LCD displays flank the stage along with 52” Sharp LCD monitors over each rear exit to provide even more visibility of the stage and its surroundings.
Custom integrated control of audio and video features a Crestron 3 Series System programmed to CCSA staff preferences by BEL.com Crestron certified programmer Nicholas Marques. The intuitive design allows even new users a painless and logical learning curve while keeping the cutting edge technology intact.
The installation also included a Listen Technologies Assistive Listening system to ensure hearing impaired attendees can also enjoy the top notch productions CCSA produces.
Attendees of Cab Calloway School of the Arts productions since the renovations have compared the facilities and production potential to that of professional Broadway productions. BEL.com is dedicated to providing professional audio-visual services to schools like CCSA to ensure their students have the greatest hands-on learning experience in the arts.
BEL.com is a full service audio-visual company based in Bear, DE. Founded in 1974, BEL.com has over 40 years of experience in the industry. Currently, we have three main departments: design & installation, event production & rentals, and service & repairs. Our clients include businesses of all sizes, schools, houses of worship, DJs, banquet halls, and even individuals who want the best in AV. No project or event is too large or too small. Let us know what we can do for you today!
Polar Bear Plunge
Each year, Brandywine Electronics is proud to provide audio production for Special Olympics Delaware’s annual Lewes Polar Bear Plunge.
BEL arrives early with the sun to temporarily place speakers to cover hundreds of feet of the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk and Rehoboth Avenue. While the early morning tunes are probably most noticed, the sound system is most important for announcements and Plunger safety.
“BEL’s system allowed our Bears and spectators to enjoy the music and interviews with special guests no matter where they were along the six-block radius on the boardwalk or the beach. And just as importantly, the powerful system allowed us to communicate important information in regards to safety precautions leading up to and following the plunge. BEL took the communication system at the plunge to another level this year and we look forward to the partnership continuing for years to come.”
– Jon Buzby (SODE Spokesperson/Plunge Emcee)
“We continue to be amazed at the outpouring of support for the event from our veteran Bears, and even the spectators who may not go in, but contribute by supporting other Bears who do. The money is spectacular, but what is even more important is the awareness this event brings to the public in regards to the tremendous talents of our athletes, and not just on the playing fields, but in every aspect of their lives.”
-Ann Grunert (SODE Executive Director)