Design & Management Services

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1 Design & Management Services for Audio Systems Prepared by Phone Roland Hemming +44 (0)

2 COMPANY PROFILE RH Consulting is a leading consultancy with experience handling audio for the world s largest events and projects. Our range of work shows our ability to adapt to the challenges of any project and environment and we have a proven track record of our ability to deliver. Mega Projects London 2012 Olympic & Paralympic Games, Project Management Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Ceremonies, Production Management Millennium Dome Project Management Major Sports Projects Lord s Cricket Ground Project Management & Design, Present Twickenham Stadium Project Management & Design, 2008 & 2015 Amsterdam Arena Project Management & Design, 2005 & Royal Ascot Racecourse Project Management & Design, Emirates Stadium, London System Engineering, Derby Football Club System Design & Commissioning, 2016 Projects in the Middle East Al Ain Stadium, Abu Dhabi System Design, Royal Opera House, Muscat Project Management & Design, Kalifa Stadium, Qatar System Programming, 2005

3 AUDIO FOR SPORT Sports events require the construction of many stadiums and other facilities. Audio systems are a small part of the project but they have a disproportionate effect on the overall success of the event in terms of crowd safety, spectators and broadcasters. Audio reaches across all parts of the project and needs to be looked at as a whole. Stadiums are designed and built by different construction teams. This means that the audio systems are installed to different standards and qualities. There is often no connection between the system delivery on the construction side and the operational needs of the event. Remedial work is often required to the venue audio system after construction is complete. This work increases cost but most importantly introduces risk and delay to the whole project. FIFA and life-safety standards are often not adhered to. Badly designed audio systems impact badly on VIPs, press and broadcasters. Whilst each project employs audio consultants and audio contractors, they do not represent, nor do they fully understand the needs of the tournament, the organising committee or sporting associations such as FIFA. Our experience is that problems with stadium audio systems present significant risk sporting events as a whole. Brazil World Cup had numerous audio problems: the opening ceremony audio was not sent to broadcasters, many stadiums had audio problems with significant extra costs and ground safety was not as good as it should have been. Only one stadium actually complied with FIFA standards.

4 AUDIO FOR CROWD SAFETY RH Consulting ensure that audio systems meet the required FIFA and international safety standards. We have practical experience designing and managing audio systems for crowd safety. In addition we sit on a number of standards committees: UK Committee for Sound Systems at Sport Grounds Chairman British Standards Institute Expert, Voice Alarm Committee European Voice Alarm Committee Independent Expert We understand the complexities of delivering a safe and effective crowd management plan and the role which audio plays in supporting safety operations. We work together with operational and technical teams alongside local authorities to provide the safest and most suitable solution for any event. Our team lead the field in Emergency Audio System design for sports grounds and our work is trusted in many of the most prestigious venues around the world. RH Consulting 44 Mount Ephraim, Tunbridge Wells, UK, TN4 8AU +44 (0)

5 SERVICES Safety We can provide audits of venue audio systems to ensure compliance with local, international and governing body standards. Design Audio system design at any scale for both new build, upgrade or overlay Coordination Coordination with organising committee, facilities and event management to ensure all audio requirements. Project Management Project management for events, sports presentation and ceremonies. Broadcast Liaise with broadcast rights holders to ensure their needs are met. Detail & Inspections Programming, commissioning and inspection of third-party work on behalf of the LOC.