Our Client
When Walpole Middle School opened the doors to its brand-new auditorium, it wasn’t just unveiling another school space, it was giving students, staff, and the entire community a venue where important moments could be shared. From school plays and choir concerts to assemblies and town meetings, the auditorium was designed to be a hub for both education and community connection.
But a beautiful new space is only as good as its sound. That’s where Pro AV Systems stepped in. Our team was brought in to install and commission a professional-grade audio system that would meet the demands of a modern school while remaining reliable and easy to operate.
Challenges
Anyone who’s ever sat in a school auditorium knows the difference a good sound system makes. Students performing on stage want to be heard. Teachers need to give announcements without worrying if the back row is straining to listen. And when the community gathers for events, nothing should be lost in translation.
For Walpole Middle School, the challenge wasn’t whether the auditorium would be used, it was how to ensure the sound was clear, balanced, and adaptable for all types of events. That’s where professional-grade equipment and careful commissioning made all the difference.
Project Overview
To bring professional-quality sound into the new auditorium, Pro AV Systems installed and commissioned a carefully selected mix of trusted audio components:
- Atlas Sound Speakers – Providing dependable coverage so no seat is left out of the experience.
- Fulcrum Coaxial Loudspeakers – Designed for clarity and precision, especially important for music and theatrical performances.
- Crown Amplifiers – Delivering clean, consistent power to every speaker in the system.
- Biamp Server – Acting as the backbone for audio processing and routing, ensuring smooth operation behind the scenes.
- Clear-Com Headset Microphones – Giving performers and crew reliable communication and hands-free operation during productions and rehearsals.
This wasn’t just about putting in the right gear, it was about making sure the equipment worked together as a seamless system.
When a new auditorium is built, there are many moving parts, construction crews, electrical contractors, lighting specialists, and more. Pro AV Systems joined that mix at just the right stage, carefully installing each component in line with the school’s plans.
Our technicians mounted the loudspeakers to maximize coverage across the room, ran the cabling with precision to keep everything clean and organized, and positioned microphones and amplifiers where they’d be both functional and accessible. Each piece of equipment was set up according to best practices, ensuring the system could handle the daily demands of a busy school environment.
While installation puts the gear in place, commissioning brings it to life. This step is often invisible to end users, but it’s what ensures a system doesn’t just work, it works exactly as intended.
At Walpole Middle School, our commissioning process included:
- Fine-tuning loudspeakers so the sound was balanced across the entire auditorium, eliminating “hot spots” or dead zones.
- Calibrating microphones to reduce feedback while still capturing clear vocals.
- Optimizing the Biamp server’s programming to ensure smooth routing and control.
- Testing every connection and device so the school staff could feel confident the system was reliable from day one.
By the time the auditorium was handed over, it wasn’t just a collection of impressive equipment, it was a fully operational system ready for action.
Results
For students, the new system means their voices and music can finally fill the room the way they were meant to. A choir performance can soar without straining, and a school play can be heard clearly by every parent and guest in the audience. For teachers and administrators, assemblies are easier to manage with microphones and amplification that work consistently. They no longer have to wonder if their message is reaching the back row. And for the community, the auditorium has become a space where events feel professional and polished, supported by an AV system designed to perform reliably for years to come.
Installation and commissioning are critical tasks, and a responsibility we take seriously. Schools across New England choose us because we bring:
- Experience with educational environments – We understand how schools use their spaces, from day-to-day assemblies to big annual productions.
- Partnership with leading brands – By installing reliable products like Atlas, Fulcrum, Crown, Biamp, and Clear-Com, we ensure systems are built on proven technology.
- Attention to detail – Our commissioning process ensures everything is not only installed but also optimized for the people who will use it.
- Long-term reliability – We know schools need systems that will work for years, not just look good on installation day.
With their new auditorium fully equipped and commissioned, Walpole Middle School is set up for success. Students gain real-world experience working with professional-quality audio systems. Teachers and staff can confidently host events of all sizes. And the community has a space where everyone can hear and participate.
For Pro AV Systems, it’s another example of how thoughtful installation and expert commissioning can transform a space into something extraordinary. Because in the end, it’s not just about technology, it’s about creating environments where people can come together, connect, and be heard.
