Wenger Corporation Introduces Transcend Active Acoustic Technology

Wenger Corporation introduces its new Transcend active acoustic technology. Transcend is said to create flexible, natural-sounding acoustics for almost any space, program, and budget, scaling from small music practice rooms to large performance venues.

Leveraging Wenger's decades of leadership in acoustics for music education and performance spaces, Transcend Technology is said to overcome architectural limitations such as insufficient room volume, low ceilings, or challenging room shapes.

"Transcend Technology represents a significant advancement in active acoustics, setting a new industry benchmark for flexibility of scale, integrated features, and acoustic performance," says Matt Hildebrand, senior manager of acoustics with Wenger Corporation. "We've put a lot of work into making this technology intuitive, fun, and easy-to-use, while directly supporting musical growth and creativity. It is our hope that Transcend helps to inspire the next generation of musicians around the world."

Through proprietary digital signal processing technology and a series of speakers and microphones, Transcend adds early-, mid-, and late-acoustic energy to create incredibly natural-sounding acoustic reflections and reverberation. Preset acoustic environments are easily recalled from a touch screen, enabling users to change the room's acoustic characteristics in seconds.

Musicians experience a performance-quality environment, the company says, whether practicing alone, rehearsing with an ensemble, or performing on stage. Wenger works with music educators, end users, and consultants to tailor the right Transcend solution for each unique space and application.

At The Midwest Clinic in Chicago, Illinois, this week, Wenger will highlight three Transcend systems designed especially for music education environments:

*Transcend Classroom brings flexible room acoustics and high-quality audio record/playback capability to music rehearsal/ensemble spaces.

*SoundLok practice rooms (with Transcend Technology) combine unmatched sound isolation with seamlessly integrated active acoustics.

*Transcend Studio provides active acoustics and integrated audio features in a convenient, do-it-yourself package for teaching offices and practice rooms up to 500 sq. ft.

These three systems offer nine brand-new acoustic presets, high-quality record/playback and storage capabilities, with both Bluetooth and wired connectivity options.

Next March, at the USITT Annual Conference and Stage Expo in Long Beach, California, Wenger will spotlight two additional Transcend solutions designed for performance stages and multipurpose venues:

*Transcend Stage provides the acoustic benefits of a traditional orchestra shell without the storage, fly space, and weight capacity requirements of a full-stage system.

*Transcend Venue is a full-venue system that delivers optimal acoustic support for the stage as well as every seat in the house.

The first installation of Transcend Stage opened this fall at Eagan High School Auditorium, in Eagan, Minnesota. "Our band has never sounded better on the stage, acoustically speaking. It was wild to step back and notice the dramatic improvement with Transcend. It was very, very cool," says Michael Pearson, director of bands at Eagan High School. "The audience could more accurately hear what I heard on stage. The clarity was also improved -- nuances were easier to hear."

"Transcend Technology can be integrated into any space, in both new and existing facilities," the company says. "Design, installation, and commissioning services from Wenger Corporation ensure that each Transcend project is thoughtfully executed and performs optimally for decades."

Remote diagnostic support is available for rapid adjustments and troubleshooting. Transcend systems are covered by Wenger's industry-leading three-year warranty.