Professional loudspeakers & mics - Electro-Voice
Sports Venue Pro Audio Applications

Sports venues

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There are very few outdoor‑rated, weather‑resistant loudspeakers of this quality.

There are very few outdoor‑rated, weather‑resistant loudspeakers of this quality.

Mike Ward, Cobb Audio Visual
Professional audio and communications solutions for performance spaces - webinar
An overview of the pro audio and communications system solutions we offer for performance applications, including houses of worship, theaters, sports venues and more. Covers the latest technologies from the brands Dynacord, Electro-Voice and RTS intercom systems.

AN INVESTMENT THAT LASTS
Legendary performance and reliability from one of the most trusted names in sports venue sound – the proven choice of stadiums and arenas the world over. Designed to take a beating, survive the elements and work year-after-year, our solutions come with the added value of the industry’s best customer support. Whether your sports venue is large or small, we have the equipment and the know-how to ensure a winning game-day audio experience.

COMPLETE SYSTEM SOLUTIONS FOR ANY VENUE
In addition to our flagship line-array and large-format point-source loudspeakers, our extensive portfolio includes compact ceiling, pendant, portable and surface-mount models, giving you background and foreground music options to suit every space and every budget – always with best-in-class sound quality and reliability.

EASE-OF-USE
Turn up the music to get the crowd going. Hear all calls clearly and never miss a play. Simple zone and level controls for installed audio systems help staff and volunteers dial-in great sound quality with minimal effort.

CONTROLLED COVERAGE
Electro-Voice is unmatched in the field of loudspeaker waveguide design. Indoors or outdoors, keep the sound focused where you need it. Achieve sonic clarity and control in the most challenging acoustical environments – from gymnasiums and playing fields to large arenas.

POWERED BY DYNACORD
State-of-the-art electronics and software from our sibling brand Dynacord can precisely address the power and processing needs of multiple audio zones around your venue. From the car park to the seating areas and everywhere in between, your networked loudspeaker system can be easily remote-controlled, configured and monitored for optimal performance in all areas at all times.

Why your stadium should sport an EV sound system

System examples

Indoor Sports Venue

Indoor sports venue

EVH full-range loudspeakers provide highly intelligible full-range sound in reverberant and reflective spaces. EVF subwoofers can be added for additional low-end support in more spacious areas such as gymnasiums.

Indoor sports venue

  • Excellent audio quality and efficiency, combining bi-amped EVH and EVF systems with C series amplifiers utilizing FIRDrive presets for performance optimization.
  • Protection against excessive power and overheating through tour-grade circuitry in C series amps.
  • System and group control and supervision through easy-to-use system software.

Indoor Sports Venue
Small Outdoor Sports Venue

Small outdoor sports venue

Sx600 loudspeakers mounted to poles provide full-range audio coverage for both the home and visitor bleachers.

Small outdoor sports venue

  • Weather-resistant Sx600PI loudspeakers are equipped with the SAM (Strong Arm Mount) system for secure mounting and precise aiming on existing infrastructure such as lightposts or press boxes.
  • IPX multi-channel amplifiers offer the flexibility to operate on a 70 V / 100 V system for longer cable runs, or with lower impedance for shorter runs.
  • SONICUE sound system software offers quick and intuitive system set up, tuning, and operation, and allows users to easily save and recall presets to ensure consistency –regardless of which staff members are on duty.

Small Outdoor Sports Venue
Large Outdoor Sports Venue

Large outdoor sports venue

EVF loudspeakers mounted to the press box or other infrastructure near the home bleachers. EVH mounted similarly from the home stands but fired across the field to cover the visitor bleachers. EVF subwoofer provides additional low-end support for the larger crowds on the home side.

Large outdoor sports venue

  • EVF loudspeakers provide great full-range coverage, while EVH provides controlled coverage all the way across the field to ensure the visiting team and audience is not left out.
  • IPX multi-channel amplifiers offer the flexibility to operate ona 70 V / 100 V system for longer cable runs, or with lower impedance for shorter runs.
  • SONICUE sound system software offers quick and intuitive system set up, tuning, and operation, and allows users to easily save and recall presets to ensure consistency –regardless of which staff members are on duty.

Large Outdoor Sports Venue

Customer stories

Recommended products

Electro-Voice & Dynacord offer the industry’s most complete portfolio of installation-dedicated loudspeaker solutions, with acoustically and aesthetically matched surface-mount, ceiling-mount, pendant-mount and flush-mount models for spaces of every size and shape, indoors or outdoors. Models from each series may be mixed and matched for consistent performance across any application, providing system designers with complementary building blocks to address the needs of a wide range of venues and acoustical challenges.

MTS Series
Speakers

NEW! Electro-Voice MTS Series point-source loudspeaker systems for large venues

NEW! Electro-Voice MTS Series point-source loudspeaker systems for large venues

  • Full-range horn-loaded loudspeaker with four 15" woofers and dual coaxial mid/high frequency compression drivers generates more than 151 dB peak SPL
  • Proprietary, state-of-the-science, dual lossless Hydra waveform converter feeds a coherent arc source into a large constant directivity waveguide to ensure pattern control to below 350 Hz
  • Cardioid versions deliver full-bandwidth directivity control that reduces sound spill outside the pattern, enhancing dynamics, improving sound quality and clarifying speech intelligibility
  • Available configurations include: standard three-way or cardioid, 60° x 40° or 40° x 30° coverage patterns, black or white finish, and partial or full weatherization

MTS Series
Electro-Voice Install Performance Speakers
Speakers

Electro-Voice install performance speakers

Electro-Voice install performance speakers

The EV-Innovation family of loudspeakers is designed to specifically meet the diverse requirements of installed sports venue systems. EV-Innovation currently consists of five system formats: compact two-way (EVC), horn loaded (EVH), frontloaded (EVF), line array (EVA) and ultra-compact (EVU).

Models from each series may be mixed and matched for consistent performance across any installation, providing system designers with complementary building blocks to address the needs of a wide range of venues and acoustical challenges.

Electro-Voice Install Performance Speakers

"I was impressed by the audio quality." -Dale Alexander, Creative Technologies Consulting

Electro-Voice Sx Series Passive Loudspeakers
Speakers

Electro-Voice Sx Series passive loudspeakers

Electro-Voice Sx Series passive loudspeakers

The Sx series includes some of the most popular loudspeaker designs of all time, providing a level of performance and reliability proven in thousands of installations around the world.

A versatile range of models are available for an array of applications, all equipped with premium EV-engineered components and lightweight, super-durable composite enclosures. Weather-ready versions and multiple accessories for mounting and suspension provide flexible installation options for both indoor and outdoor venues.

With high power handling, great coverage, and smooth, consistent frequency response, Sx loudspeakers are the hard-working, cost effective, easy-setup solution for your installed system needs.

Electro-Voice Sx Series Passive Loudspeakers
Dynacord Power Amplifiers for Live Sound
Amplifiers

Dynacord power amplifiers for live sound

Dynacord power amplifiers for live sound

  • Superior Networked Audio
  • Unparalleled Power
  • Flawless Reliability
  • Comprehensive Supervision & System Control

Dynacord Power Amplifiers for Live Sound
Dynacord MXE5 DSP matrix mix engine
Digital signal processor

Dynacord MXE5 DSP matrix mix engine

Dynacord MXE5 DSP matrix mix engine

  • DSP matrix mixer focused on performance audio
  • Combining matrix control with mixing functionality
  • 24x24 matrix with Dante/OCA
  • Controlled via SONICUE
  • 12 mic/line inputs, 8 line outputs

Dynacord MXE5 DSP matrix mix engine

Professional Audio Systems for Houses of Worship, Retail, Restaurants and Sports facilities webinar

Application guides

"The improvement in SPL, clarity and presence is dramatic. Many people commented on how fantastic it was to finally understand the announcer." -Charles Korecki Walsh Jesuit HS

A collection of global audio solution references for sports venues

A collection of global audio solution references for sports venues

Modern sound reinforcement solutions are based upon multi-functional, multi-domain integration and networking concepts. From the parking lots to the VIP suites, from the concourses to the front-of-house system, professional sound is delivered with maximum intelligibility and clarity.

Medium outdoor sports venue

Medium outdoor sports venue

Legendary performance and reliability from two of the most trusted names in sports venue sound – the proven choice of stadiums and arenas the world over. Designed to take a beating, survive the elements and work year after year, our solutions come with the added value of the industry’s best customer support.

Small outdoor sports venue

Small outdoor sports venue

Legendary performance and reliability from two of the most trusted names in sports venue sound – the proven choice of stadiums and arenas the world over. Designed to take a beating, survive the elements and work year after year, our solutions come with the added value of the industry’s best customer support.

Small indoor sports venue

Small indoor sports venue

Legendary performance and reliability from two of the most trusted names in sports venue sound – the proven choice of stadiums and arenas the world over. Designed to take a beating, survive the elements and work year after year, our solutions come with the added value of the industry’s best customer support.

X-Line Advance System Guide

X-Line Advance system guide

X-Line Advance is more than just a line-array loudspeaker family for small-to-medium scale fixed installation and live sound reinforcement.

Subwoofer Arrays: A Practical Guide

Subwoofer arrays: a practical guide

This paper offers concepts and techniques for getting good bass. Our focus will be the frequency range from approximately 20 Hz to 150 Hz.

EVID Design & Installation Reference Guide

EVID design & installation reference guide

The EVID (EV Innovative Design) family is the industry’s most complete family of commercial loudspeaker solutions, with acoustically and aesthetically matched surface-mount, ceiling-mount, pendant-mount and flush-mount models for spaces of every size and shape, indoors or outdoors.

EVID Ceiling Speaker Application Guide

EVID ceiling speaker application guide

The EVID ceiling system product line provides premium-level performance at a value price. Their wide coverage and high SPL capability allows the use of fewer speakers, resulting in lower system cost than the tight-spaced layout that low power narrow coverage speakers require.

Let's Talk

Let's Talk

Dynacord & Electro-Voice, together with our certified partners, are ready to help support you through planning, purchase, and setup. Services available through our network of highly-qualified associates and partners may include:

  • System Design
  • Installation
  • Programming & Commissioning