Oracle Park

Oracle Park, home to the Major League Baseball’s San Francisco Giants, underwent a major sound system upgrade to enhance the fan experience. Tasked with modernising the aging sound system, the Giants partnered with leading AV integrator Diversified, which turned to Powersoft’s amplification for its efficiency, connectivity and reliability.

Diversified implemented a comprehensive redesign, utilising existing infrastructure while integrating cutting-edge solutions to improve sound quality and system control. Powersoft’s X4 amplifier, alongside 36 Quattrocanali 4808 DSP+D and 12 Quattrocanali 8804 DSP+D amplifiers, provided the perfect balance of power and efficiency. Powersoft amplifiers were selected for their robust redundancy, quick reboot times and integration with the Q-Sys control system, enabling real-time telemetry monitoring from the ballpark’s control room.
The Powersoft amplifiers work together with a Fulcrum Acoustic speaker system, using Powersoft’s patented Smart Rails Management (SRM) technology to optimise power consumption and minimise the need for external cooling and allowing Diversified to maximise the efficiency of the system and drastically reduce power consumption while reducing the need for external cooling devices. This also ensures high-fidelity audio performance while maintaining AC power friendliness, aligning with Oracle Park’s commitment to energy efficiency.

One of the main challenges was modernising a sound system from 2000 while minimising disruption to the park’s operation. Diversified was able to reuse a lot of the existing infrastructure, using the same speaker locations with new Fulcrum Acoustic models to optimise performance while minimising installation costs, disruption to the stadium operators and creating a more immersive soundscape that delivers crystal-clear audio throughout the ballpark.

What’s more, installing subwoofers in a baseball stadium was an uncommon feature. This required a precise system modelling and amplifier selection. Powersoft’s amplifiers provided the necessary power and DSP control to deliver impactful low-frequency sound without overpowering key game-day announcements.

One of the other considerations was reliability and redundancy; Powersoft’s amplifiers feature build-in fail over protection, meaning uninterrupted operation by automatically switching to analogue inputs in case of digital failure.

Oracle Park is now equipped with cutting-edge audio technology that reflects the Giant’s forward-thinking approach to fan engagement and technological innovation. This project does not only represent an investment in technology but also a commitment to enhancing the overall fan experience and the collaboration between the ballpark’s home team, Diversified, Powersoft and Fulcrum Acoustic has resulted in a future-ready audio system that is scalable for future developments.

The combination of Powersoft’s amplifiers with Fulcrum speakers has transformed the stadium’s acoustic environment and the system’s efficiency, powered by Smart Rails Management reduces energy consumption while maximising performance, demonstrating commitment to efficiency without compromising on quality.