Torrence Sound’s Major League Audio Upgrade for the Toledo Mud Hens at Fifth Third Field
Summary: The Toledo Mud Hens, a historic minor league baseball team in Toledo, Ohio, affiliated with the Detroit Tigers, recently enhanced their fan experience at the new Fifth Third Field, their 10,000-seat ballpark in downtown Toledo’s Warehouse District. For this state-of-the-art AAA Ballpark, Torrence Sound of Perrysburg, Ohio, a company with a long history in sound system design and installation, was selected to provide and install the music and public address sound systems. The system, designed by Torrence Sound’s Paul Taylor and Phil Ziemke, features 171 Electro-Voice Sx Series loudspeakers and 80 JBL Control series loudspeakers, powered by 17 QSC CX Series amplifiers. This setup ensures that no main seating area listener is more than 40 feet away from a loudspeaker, dramatically improving sound clarity and coverage compared to the old ballpark. The new sound system debuted on April 9th, enhancing the audio experience for Mud Hens fans and making Fifth Third Field a leading venue for baseball entertainment.
Industry: Sports and Entertainment
Category: Outdoor Stadium Sound System Installation
Processes: Customized Audio System Design, Strategic Loudspeaker Placement, Advanced Amplifier Integration, Acoustic Optimization for Outdoor Venue
The Toledo Mud Hens required an advanced sound system for their new ballpark, Fifth Third Field, to provide clear and consistent audio coverage throughout the stadium, overcoming the limitations of their previous venue.
Torrence Sound, with its extensive experience in large venue sound and public address systems, was chosen for their expertise in creating customized audio solutions that cater to the unique acoustical challenges of outdoor sports venues.
Torrence Sound installed a distributed system of Electro-Voice Sx Series and JBL Control series loudspeakers, strategically placed for optimal audio coverage. The system, powered by QSC CX Series amplifiers, ensures that every listener in the main seating areas is within 40 feet of a loudspeaker, providing an exceptional audio experience.
The installation of the new sound system has resulted in significantly improved audio clarity and coverage, ensuring that voice announcements are clear and articulate, and enhancing the overall game-day experience for fans.
The upgraded sound system at Fifth Third Field has dramatically improved the auditory experience for Toledo Mud Hens fans, contributing to the stadium’s reputation as a premier venue for baseball and entertainment.
