Brown Note Productions Handles Audio and Lighting Integration at Tulsa Performing Arts Center

	"We were tasked with integrating an extremely modern, complex system into a facility originally built in 1977, long before this level of technology even existed. The result is a fully modernized environment that's as flexible as it is powerful," says

Brown Note Productions, Inc. reports the completion of a new AV system at Tulsa Performing Arts Center (TPAC) in Oklahoma.

The multi-phase project, designed by Schuler Shook, included the installation of a comprehensive immersive audio system featuring 114 L-Acoustics loudspeakers, integrated with redundant Optocore, Milan, and Dante digital audio networks. Additional upgrades include DiGiCo Quantum digital consoles and an ETC Paradigm architectural lighting system paired with EOS Apex control.

"This was a challenging yet rewarding project," says Bruce Simmons, project manager at Brown Note. "We were tasked with integrating an extremely modern, complex system into a facility originally built in 1977, long before this level of technology even existed. The result is a fully modernized environment that's as flexible as it is powerful."

That flexibility was a key driver for TPAC's vice president of operations, Scott McLarty. "Our old system required manual takedowns to accommodate Broadway tours, adding significant labor costs and logistical headaches," he says. "Now, thanks to the intelligent hoist system, we can fly the line arrays out of sight at the push of a button, freeing up space without compromising the aesthetic or acoustic integrity of the venue."

The new system is designed to accommodate everything from Broadway blockbusters and opera to rock concerts and lecture series. "What's most exciting is that every audience member -- no matter where they're seated -- gets the same high-quality experience," McLarty says. "It's a true representation of our 'Arts for All' mission."

Throughout the year-long installation, Brown Note coordinated closely with TPAC staff to work around an intensive schedule of more than 500 annual events. "This project demanded precise scheduling and adaptability," notes Zach Richards, director of integration at Brown Note. "We're incredibly proud of our collaboration with TPAC and Schuler Shook. Their commitment to excellence gave us the time we needed to do it right without ever compromising the show calendar."

"This upgrade means presenters no longer need to sub-rent additional systems," McLarty adds. "That's a major cost saving and it makes TPAC a more attractive and competitive venue on the touring circuit."