Louisiana Performance Venue Upgrades to Crest Audio Versarray Pro System

	"This installation has been a true team effort. From inspecting and programming every cabinet before it left the factory to coordinating logistics and supporting the installation, everyone played an important role in making this project a success."

Located in the heart of Lafourche Parish, the Warren J. Harang Jr. Municipal Auditorium is one of southern Louisiana's premier live entertainment venues. With seating for more than 4,500 guests when configured for floor seating, the venue regularly welcomes concerts, cultural events, graduations, and community gatherings, placing significant demands on its audio infrastructure.

Having relied on Crest Audio's original Versarray system for many years, the venue chose to continue its partnership with the brand by investing in the latest generation Versarray Pro platform.

The project began more than 18 months before installation when Hoffman Music was approached to design a replacement system. While the project timeline was extended as the venue prioritized a significant upgrade to its air conditioning infrastructure, planning continued to ensure the new audio system would be ready once work could begin. Working alongside Hacksaw Productions and HellFire Rigging, the decision was made to remain with a Crest Audio system.

James "Hacksaw" Dugas, owner of Hacksaw Productions, says, "Crest Audio sound reinforcement is well known to us, and we have experienced it on tour. Their new Versarray Pro product line is so versatile and easy to work with that it makes perfect sense to utilize it in a venue such as the Municipal Auditorium. It's just so versatile; from speech and community gatherings to full-blown concerts, it just sounds great."

The resulting design centered around 20 Crest Audio Versarray Pro 112 line array modules, complemented by six suspended flying Versarray Pro 215 subwoofers and two floor-mounted Versarray Pro 218 subwoofers to deliver exceptional low-frequency performance throughout the auditorium. The system was carefully engineered to provide even coverage across the entire audience area while offering the headroom required for touring productions.

"This installation has been a true team effort," explains Scott Hoffmann, from Hoffman Music. "From inspecting and programming every cabinet before it left the factory to coordinating logistics and supporting the installation, everyone played an important role in making this project a success."

The installation also represents an important milestone for Crest Audio. Typically, the Versarray line has proved popular with live event, stadium and concert applications. Its usage in this project demonstrates its scalability and versatility.

Kevin Clement, Mayor of Thibodaux, Louisiana, says, "This installation has completely transformed the auditorium, providing exceptional sound quality with incredible clarity for every event. Whether it is a concert, rodeo, Mardi Gras event, graduation, community function, or a special performance, our visitors will immediately notice the difference. This investment ensures that the Harang Auditorium continues to be a premier venue for our community and the region. We are thrilled to partner with Crest Audio and thank them sincerely for their expertise, attention to detail and professionalism."