Kravis Center Installed Advanced Audio System
The 2,195-seat Dreyfoos Hall has completed a two-year project to replace its aging audio array.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Classical
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The Raymond F. Kravis Center in West Palm Beach has installed a new Meyer Sound Tigra and 1800-LFC audio system. The upgrade replaced an MICA array that served the venue for 18 years.
Why it matters
The installation addresses acoustic reflection issues that previously hindered sound quality. It enables the venue to better accommodate a growing number of amplified performances.
Dreyfoos Hall features 2,195 seats and now utilizes a redundant Milan AVB network. The installation process took 15 weeks to complete.
The players
Raymond F. Kravis Center
This performing arts venue in West Palm Beach hosts a variety of concerts and theatrical productions.
Meyer Sound
This company specializes in the design and manufacturing of professional audio reinforcement products.
Pro Audio Video Lighting
This firm serves as the systems integrator that led the installation project at the venue.
The details
The project involved structural steel upgrades and placing loudspeakers in the Windsor Room and the Carl & Ruth Shapiro Founders Room. Engineers configured the main arrays to throw less energy toward acoustic reflectors to improve audio coherency.
Timeline
The original MICA system was installed in 2008.
The upgrade project was confirmed complete in September 2026.
Industry Dynamics
Dreyfoos Hall represents the first venue globally to deploy the Meyer Sound Tigra line array technology. This move signals a shift in concert hall infrastructure toward high-performance systems capable of managing complex, amplified acoustic environments.
Patrons attending productions at Dreyfoos Hall can expect significantly improved audio clarity throughout the 2,195-seat auditorium. The upgrade ensures that modern amplified shows will maintain consistent sound quality regardless of the listener's seat location.
The takeaway
Large-scale venues often require extensive structural modifications to keep pace with evolving audio technology. Listeners should notice a reduction in distracting sound reflections during upcoming performances.
Further reading
Learn more about local performances and venue updates in the Classical section.
More information
For technical specifications on the new equipment, visit the Meyer Sound official company website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by FOH | Front of House Magazine.
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