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Coolidge Auditorium Digital Audio System Modernization – Library of Congress

The Library of Congress is seeking a contractor to modernize the audio system in the historic Coolidge Auditorium, a 485-seat venue known for chamber music and events. - Government Buyer: - Library of Congress, Contracts and Grants Directorate - Office: Library of Congress - OEMs Highlighted: - Yamaha (DM series audio consoles, compatible with Yamaha Rio stage boxes) - Shure (ULX-D wireless microphones compatibility) - Products and Equipment Requested: - Modern IP-based digital audio system using Dante protocol - Yamaha DM series front-of-house and monitor mix audio consoles (1 each) - Wireless audio receiver compatible with Shure ULX-D microphones (licensed for 24 channels) - Solid-state recorder (rack-mount, with media cards and reader) - Computers for Dante network management and recording (with Dante Virtual Soundcard and Reaper software) - Modern line array front-of-house speakers, subwoofers, and fills - Primary and redundant gigabit ethernet switches (2 units) - Technical furniture: audio and lighting desks (2), monitor mix cart (1), custom lectern (1) - Closed-back large diaphragm foldable headphones (3 pairs) - Cabling and connectivity upgrades for Dante protocol - Services Requested: - Design and implementation of the new audio system - Removal of existing analog audio infrastructure - Installation, integration, and testing of all new equipment - Documentation, training, and a one-year warranty - Notable Requirements: - Personnel must be CTS and Q-SYS certified - System must support primary and redundant Dante connectivity throughout - Custom technical furniture and lectern design - All computers must operate standalone (no network/internet access) - Detailed documentation and labeling per Library conventions

Description

The Library of Congress (Library) requires contract support to modernize the audio systems for the historic Coolidge Auditorium.  The 485-seat venue was constructed as an addition in 1925 for the primary purpose of hosting chamber music concerts. During the mid-1990’s it experienced an upgrade to several components which included adding structed audio amplification, wall panels, floor boxes, audio patch bays, and equipment racks. This analog infrastructure is mostly inoperable, and most of the devices once connected have been decommissioned. To support the wide-range of performances, lectures, and other events that occur in the space – portable audio equipment is loaded in/out for every event.  This modernization effort for the audio systems will replace the existing analog infrastructure with digital audio equipment to remove the use of audio equipment housed in road cases, visible cable runs through the house – and provide a modern audio solution that complements the original acoustic quality of the auditorium.

The Contractor shall design and implement a new audio system for the Library’s Coolidge Auditorium.

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