Shashwathi Auditorium at NMKRV Institute, Bangalore

Ansata, Prabhath Enterprises, and d&b audiotechnik deliver a discreet, intelligible sound solution for an academic performance space

Setting the Scene

Located within NMKRV Institute of Legal Studies, the Shashwathi Auditorium serves as a central venue for academic events, lectures, cultural programs, and institutional gatherings. In such spaces, audio clarity directly influences communication, engagement, and the overall experience of the audience.

The institute sought a sound system that would provide clear speech intelligibility, controlled musical reinforcement, and seamless architectural integration, while maintaining a visually clean environment suitable for a modern academic setting.

The Challenge

The auditorium presented requirements typical of educational performance spaces:

High intelligibility for lectures, seminars, and presentations
Even coverage across seating areas without hotspots or drop-offs
A visually unobtrusive solution that complements the auditorium’s design
Controlled low-frequency support for cultural programs and events

Reliable, easy-to-operate infrastructure for regular institutional use

The Solution

Ansata designed a column-array based d&b audiotechnik sound system focused on clarity, coverage, and architectural integration.

The main reinforcement is handled by:

4 × d&b 24C column loudspeakers (white)
2 × d&b 16C column loudspeakers (white)

These cardioid column loudspeakers, seamlessly integrated by Prabhath Enterprises provide controlled vertical dispersion and wide horizontal coverage, ensuring speech intelligibility while minimizing unwanted reflections, particularly important in auditoriums with reflective architectural surfaces.

For low-frequency support:

4 × d&b 12S-SUB subwoofers deliver tight, low frequencies suitable for performances while remaining restrained for speech-focused events.

Power and processing are managed by:

3 × d&b 5D amplifiers, ensuring stable operation, precise DSP control, and long-term reliability.

The white finish across the loudspeakers ensures the system integrates visually with the auditorium’s architecture.

The Result

Shashwathi Auditorium now benefits from a sound system that delivers clear speech, balanced musical reinforcement, and consistent coverage across the space. Lectures feel articulate, cultural performances retain warmth and presence, and the technology integrates seamlessly into the environment.

“The system has brought a noticeable improvement in both speech clarity and musical reinforcement at Shashwathi Auditorium. It supports the institution’s daily activities seamlessly while maintaining the aesthetic integrity of the space.”
— Poorna, Prabhath Enterprises

The installation demonstrates how thoughtfully designed professional audio systems can support academic institutions, enhancing communication, performance, and engagement without distracting from the purpose of the space.