I. BACKGROUND
A. The Town of Lake Placid, Fl. Municipal Government acquired a building formerly
used as a church and converted same to a government building with the main sanctuary
serving as the Town Council Meeting Chambers. The existing sound system was
upgraded to include personal microphones for each member with the system furnishing
digital transmission to the rooms speaker system and to digital recorders. The
resulting recording is outstanding quality. The sound quality inside of the room is such
that, in layman terms, sound is echoey and difficult to understand for live attendees that
are not directly accessing the direct microphone circuit via headsets or Audio Fetch.
The town opted to use the same speaker system that had previously served the church
since the system overall had been installed by a professional well-known sound design
firm. We are not sure whether the speaker system contributes to the problem along
with wall and roof reflection. The town opted to have the same firm update the installs
that had originally installed the microphone system, recording systems, Audio Fetch for
handicapped individuals, and make all connections to the existing speakers.
II. PROJECT SUMMARY
A. The Town of Lake Placid is seeking qualified venders to accomplish a study of the
sound quality of the Government Center Town Council Chamber and to install materials
and speaker systems, if needed, to improve audio for persons physically present during
government meetings. It is desirable that the system continue to furnish the same
quality recording quality as it currently has. The town is seeking quotes for a complete
turn-key improvement which includes all required finalized improvements in working
condition.
III. PROJECT GOALS
A. Improve existing speakers as needed and install acoustic paneling as necessary to
improve sound quality and comprehension for physical attendees inside the Council
Chamber.
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