David Partington
Patron, Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts
So Much More Than Sound
Acoustics shape our culture and our communication. They let us better understand each other, connect us to a shared experience, and even have the power to completely transform a space.
Four Ways To Engage
Most acoustic systems can deliver performers to their audience, but they don’t address all the paths to effective and engaging communication. Constellation is the only solution that delivers all four communication types, making acoustics natural, more immersive, and more complete than ever.
Performer to AudienceThe audience is immersed and emotionally engaged in the performance
Audience to PerformerAudiences need to interact with and convey their emotions to the performers
Performer to PerformerThe performers can hear subtle variances, optimizing their playing and performing as an ensemble
Audience to AudienceHearing the roar of the applause creates the shared experience and brings the audience to their feet
How Constellation Works
Using an array of ambient sensing microphones, sophisticated digital signal processing, and world-class loudspeakers, Constellation modifies the reverberant characteristics of a venue and redistributes sound throughout the space, ensuring a natural acoustic experience in every seat.
Where
Constellation Works
From the cinema that needs to transform into a chamber music space instantly to the professor who can command the attention of every student, Constellation is behind the scenes of any acoustic environment.
Constellation has many other applications, from recording studios and residential to museums and outdoor venues. Please reach out to our sales team to discuss how Constellation can solve acoustic challenges for your venue.
Hear It Here
An incredible range of theaters, restaurants, schools, and other spaces are home to Constellation. Here are just a few.
Nine Trees Shanghai Future Art Centre Shanghai, China Nine Trees Shanghai Future Art Centre Shanghai, China 
Liberty University Concert Hall Lynchburg, Virginia Liberty University Concert Hall Lynchburg, Virginia Photo: Alan Karchmer
Octave 9: Raisbeck Music Center Seattle, Washington Octave 9: Raisbeck Music Center Seattle, Washington Photo: Benjamin Benschneider
VERSE Los Angeles, California VERSE Los Angeles, California Photo: Wonho Frank Lee
Maersk Tower Copenhagen, Denmark Maersk Tower Copenhagen, Denmark Photo: Laura Starmer
Alexander Theatre at Monash University Melbourne, Australia Alexander Theatre at Monash University Melbourne, Australia Photo: Greg Ford
kING Culture and Congress Hall Ingelheim, Germany kING Culture and Congress Hall Ingelheim, Germany Photo: Heike Rost
Singapore American School Singapore Singapore American School Singapore
Constellation Gets
A Standing Ovation
When acoustics create a memorable experience, people take notice. Take a look through a few of the accolades Constellation has earned.
“The Greensboro Symphony’s concert last evening at the Tanger Center soared me into the land of musical beauty and filled me with deep gratitude! The new Meyer Sound Constellation Acoustic System enabled the concert hall to seem and feel miraculous.”
“The acoustical quality of Zellerbach Hall has been transformed through the use of Constellation. The system brings a purity and clarity to the acoustics of the hall which otherwise would not exist...”
Matías Tarnopolsky
Former Director - Cal Performances
“If you have a space that is even slightly problematic, do yourself a favor and perfect the experience for both musician and listener, install Constellation.”
Wynton Marsalis
Managing and Artistic Director, Jazz at Lincoln Center
“Constellation provides the optimal acoustics for each genre and has helped us create a space where audience and musicians can explore a new kind of musical journey together.”
Michael Tilson Thomas
Music Director, San Francisco Symphony
“Constellation is, to my ears, living proof that skilled engineering and technology can indeed improve the physical spaces where we listen to music.”
John Adams
Pulitzer Prize-winning composer
“We needed to create an environment that connects them (the congregation) to each other and supports their participation. Constellation was the solution to all our concerns.”
Tim Tracey
Executive Director of Worship Northland
A Church Distributed, Longwood FL
A Church Distributed, Longwood FL
“Performing and making music with Meyer Sound’s Constellation allows me to be completely free to focus on musical expression and interpretation...”
Jenny Koh
Musical America 2016 Instrumentalist of the Year
Constellation is Global
From lecture halls in Europe to performing arts centers in Asia, Constellation gives life to spectacular venues around the world.
Learn More About Constellation
Find out if the Constellation Acoustic System is right for your venue. Our sales team would be glad to answer any questions you may have.
Imagine the Possibilities with Flexible Acoustics
MULTIPLE SONIC ENVIRONMENTS IN ONE ROOM
In acoustics, one size does not fit all. Constellation offers an elegantly simple way for venues to transform architectural acoustics with a finger tap, affording a level of sonic flexibility never before possible.
A BEAUTIFUL MARRIAGE OF SOUND AND ARCHITECTURE
Constellation can seamlessly integrate into an environment, meaning designers can now create an uncompromising, holistic experience for the ear and the eye.
RETOUCHING ACOUSTICS FROM MUSIC HALLS TO CLASSROOMS
With its ability to tailor acoustics, Constellation has been adapted to provide optimal sound across a wide spectrum of environments, elevating listening experiences and reshaping building design.
What is Constellation?
Meyer Sound's Constellation Project Director, John Pellowe, gives an overview of Constellation.
Enriching Physical Spaces Through Engineering
A TECHNOLOGICAL LEAP IN VARIABLE ACOUSTICSConstellation is a digital approach to controlling reverberation time, early reflections, and other key ingredients vital to the sonic clarity, warmth, and resonance of a space. | ONE POWERFUL PACKAGEConstellation integrates high-quality loudspeakers, microphones, digital processing, patented algorithms, and proprietary certification techniques in a flexible package available exclusively from Meyer Sound. | USER-CENTERED DESIGNThrough close collaboration with your entire project team, Meyer Sound customizes each system to serve the unique needs of a venue with easy-to-use presets that allow operators to make instant adjustments. | VISUAL INTEGRATIONSystem components are available in custom colors to blend seamlessly with your surroundings. |
A TECHNOLOGICAL LEAP IN VARIABLE ACOUSTICSConstellation is a digital approach to controlling reverberation time, early reflections, and other key ingredients vital to the sonic clarity, warmth, and resonance of a space. | |
ONE POWERFUL PACKAGEConstellation integrates high-quality loudspeakers, microphones, digital processing, patented algorithms, and proprietary certification techniques in a flexible package available exclusively from Meyer Sound. | |
USER-CENTERED DESIGNThrough close collaboration with your entire project team, Meyer Sound customizes each system to serve the unique needs of a venue with easy-to-use presets that allow operators to make instant adjustments. | |
VISUAL INTEGRATIONSystem components are available in custom colors to blend seamlessly with your surroundings. |
Solutions
LIVE PERFORMANCE SPACES
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In jazz and almost every form of music, extraordinary concerts can only happen when musicians hear each other clearly, and audiences hear and feel exactly what is happening on stage... If you have a space that is even slightly problematic, do yourself a favor—install Constellation and perfect the experience for both musician and listener.”
Wynton MarsalisManaging and Artistic Director, Jazz at Lincoln Center
CROSS-GENRE
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[At SoundBox,] Constellation provides the optimal acoustics for each musical genre and has helped us create a space where audience and musicians can explore a new kind of musical journey together.”
Michael Tilson ThomasMusic Director, San Francisco Symphony
CLASSICAL
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[With Constellation,] the Meyers have thus had a democratizing influence, allowing ensembles to obtain pleasing results in problematic spaces. They have helped to make classical music a more mobile, adaptable beast, one that is freer to roam the entire cultural landscape. A mirage of the Musikverein can arise almost anywhere, with a few swipes on a screen.”
Alex RossMusic Critic, The New Yorker
Make Your Venue Versatile
SONIC STORYTELLINGCreate a multitude of rooms and spaces that challenge perceptions to heighten the show experience. |
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MAGIC, MAGNIFIEDBy transporting the audience from a single room to multiple acoustic environments, Constellation delivers increased audience engagement that can’t be replicated at home. |
A SOUND INVESTMENTAs programs change, venues can, at the touch of a button, configure a Constellation system to provide the ideal acoustics for musical and dramatic productions, concerts, recitals, dance, stand-up comedy, or a guest lecture. |
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Energize Your Creative Toolkit
DESIGN WITH ACOUSTICSFrom Las Vegas multisensory spectacles to Broadway-style musicals, Constellation gives directors and sound designers around the world an artistic power boost. |
UNIQUE SIGNATUREBy altering reverberation time and delay characteristics in real time, designers can handcraft sonic environments to match individual scenes, bringing depth and excitement to the entire audience and drawing them in. |
POWERFUL BACKBONE TECHNOLOGYBehind every Constellation system is the highly adaptable and extensible digital audio platform, with 96 kHz audio and advanced acoustic algorithms. |
DESIGN WITH ACOUSTICSFrom Las Vegas multisensory spectacles to Broadway-style musicals, Constellation gives directors and sound designers around the world an artistic power boost. |
UNIQUE SIGNATUREBy altering reverberation time and delay characteristics in real time, designers can handcraft sonic environments to match individual scenes, bringing depth and excitement to the entire audience and drawing them in. |
POWERFUL BACKBONE TECHNOLOGYBehind every Constellation system is the highly adaptable and extensible digital audio platform, with 96 kHz audio and advanced acoustic algorithms. |
Constellation in Performing Arts Centers
Glenn Massey Theater Matanuska-Susitna, Alaska
Photo: Ken Graham Photography
Argyros Performing Arts Center Ketchum, Idaho
Photo: Kevin Syms
Zellerbach Hall Berkeley, California
Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts Greensboro, North Carolina
Photo: Joey Kirkman
JIExpo Theatre Jakarta, Indonesia
Photo: Courtesy of JIExpo
Create Highly Adaptable Venues
FLEXIBILITY MEANS POSSIBILITYArtists and audiences have a variety of needs. That’s why Constellation can immediately transform your venue from a jazz club to a concert hall or whatever performance space you’re looking for without the cost and complexity of traditional adjustable acoustics. |
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EVIDENCE IS IN THE HEARINGFrom Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York to Svetlanov Hall in Moscow, Constellation has impressed the demanding ears of musicians and critics worldwide. |
Transform Dramatically
ACOUSTIC CONTROL MADE SIMPLEBy adjusting the reverberation time and early reflections, Constellation creates variable acoustics with a level of versatility unattainable with physical adjustable acoustics. |
AN ELECTRONIC STAGE SHELL FOR PERFORMERSConstellation provides a flexible, visually discreet electronic, acoustical shell for musicians to hear each other in an ideal performance environment. |
DESIGNED TO INTEGRATEEither in a retrofit or a new construction project, Constellation integrates with Meyer Sound reinforcement and surround sound systems, elevating amplified and immersive sound events. |
GREEN AND COST-EFFECTIVEWith Constellation, a venue can create the acoustics of a symphony hall in a much smaller space than traditional concert venues, reducing environmental footprint and building costs. |
ACOUSTIC CONTROL MADE SIMPLEBy adjusting the reverberation time and early reflections, Constellation creates variable acoustics with a level of versatility unattainable with physical adjustable acoustics. |
AN ELECTRONIC STAGE SHELL FOR PERFORMERSConstellation provides a flexible, visually discreet electronic, acoustical shell for musicians to hear each other in an ideal performance environment. |
DESIGNED TO INTEGRATEEither in a retrofit or a new construction project, Constellation integrates with Meyer Sound reinforcement and surround sound systems, elevating amplified and immersive sound events. |
GREEN AND COST-EFFECTIVEWith Constellation, a venue can create the acoustics of a symphony hall in a much smaller space than traditional concert venues, reducing environmental footprint and building costs. |
Constellation in Music Venues
Alpensia Concert Hall South Korea
SoundBox at SF Symphony San Francisco, California
Photo: Stefan Cohen
National Sawdust Brooklyn, New York
Photo: Jordan Rathkopf
Dianne and Tad Taube Atrium Theater San Francisco, California
Jazz at Lincoln Center New York City, New York
Rosendal Chamber Festival Rosendal, Norway
Seattle Symphony’s Octave 9 Seattle, Washington
Empower the Congregation
FULLY ENGAGEDIncreased intelligibility for the spoken word to the reverberant grandeur needed for the church organ and chorus. Constellation adjusts the acoustic properties on demand, so each congregant can fully participate in a dynamic program from traditional to contemporary services. |
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A ROOM THAT SINGS ALONGConstellation effectively supports congregants to hear each other, fostering a harmonious environment that inspires worshippers to join in and sing. |
SONIC ADAPTABILITYInstead of locking into one permanent solution with traditional acoustics, Constellation lets a venue instantly transform into a world-class multipurpose hall for concerts, film screenings, and more. |
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Create a Welcoming Space
ACOUSTICS LIKE NO OTHERBy adjusting the reverberation time and early reflections, Constellation creates variable acoustics with a level of versatility unattainable with physical adjustable acoustics. |
SUPPORT FOR SERVICESIn a retrofit or a new construction project, Constellation works hand-in-hand with Meyer Sound reinforcement loudspeakers during amplified musical performances or with a multichannel surround system for immersive productions. |
TRANSFORMATION AT YOUR FINGERTIPSWith a simple swipe on a tablet, the user can switch to an acoustic ideal for speech intelligibility to that of a lush, reverberant cathedral. |
ACOUSTICS LIKE NO OTHERBy adjusting the reverberation time and early reflections, Constellation creates variable acoustics with a level of versatility unattainable with physical adjustable acoustics. |
SUPPORT FOR SERVICESIn a retrofit or a new construction project, Constellation works hand-in-hand with Meyer Sound reinforcement loudspeakers during amplified musical performances or with a multichannel surround system for immersive productions. |
TRANSFORMATION AT YOUR FINGERTIPSWith a simple swipe on a tablet, the user can switch to an acoustic ideal for speech intelligibility to that of a lush, reverberant cathedral. |
Constellation in Houses of Worship
Clinton Frame Church Elkhart County, Indiana
Eastside Christian Church Anaheim, California
Photo: Eastside Christian Church
Laguna Presbyterian Church Laguna Beach, California
Northland Church Longwood, Florida
Valley Presbyterian Church Paradise Valley, Arizona
Photo: Courtesy of Clearwing Systems Integration
Transform the Learning Environment
LEARNING, ENERGIZEDToday’s dynamic teaching demands clarity in group discussions, presentations, Q&As, and lectures. That’s why Constellation ensures all nuances in communication are heard, by shifting classroom dynamics in a subtle yet profound way. |
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INSPIRATION FOR FUTURE MUSICIANSBy providing a world-class acoustic environment for different musical genres, Constellation lets students hear themselves and each other. And that makes music learning so much more rewarding. |
ADVANCE RESEARCH AT THE CUTTING EDGEConstellation opens up new opportunities in scientific discovery and education, with applications that include virtual reality environments and furthering studies on the impact of noise and sound on humans. |
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Engage Students and Audiences
CLARITY FOR THE SPOKEN WORDWherever speech clarity is essential, Constellation enhances intelligibility. Voices are captured throughout a room and processed with the ideal balance for clarity at every seat. |
MORE WITH LESSInstitutions can maximize budgets by consolidating several dedicated-purpose rooms into one high-performance multi-purpose space. That means a single black-box performance theater can instantly shift to a rehearsal room, lecture hall, or conference space. |
ALL-AROUND ADAPTABILITYIn a retrofit or a new construction project, Constellation works hand-in-hand with Meyer Sound reinforcement loudspeakers during amplified musical performances or with a multichannel surround system for immersive productions. |
FLEXIBILITY AT YOUR FINGERTIPSSimply select a preset on a tablet to switch acoustic environments and instantly transform the room. In research projects and other uses where audio requirements are less predictable, the system allows for customizable user presets. |
CLARITY FOR THE SPOKEN WORDWherever speech clarity is essential, Constellation enhances intelligibility. Voices are captured throughout a room and processed with the ideal balance for clarity at every seat. |
MORE WITH LESSInstitutions can maximize budgets by consolidating several dedicated-purpose rooms into one high-performance multi-purpose space. That means a single black-box performance theater can instantly shift to a rehearsal room, lecture hall, or conference space. |
ALL-AROUND ADAPTABILITYIn a retrofit or a new construction project, Constellation works hand-in-hand with Meyer Sound reinforcement loudspeakers during amplified musical performances or with a multichannel surround system for immersive productions. |
FLEXIBILITY AT YOUR FINGERTIPSSimply select a preset on a tablet to switch acoustic environments and instantly transform the room. In research projects and other uses where audio requirements are less predictable, the system allows for customizable user presets. |
Constellation in Education
Karolinska Institute Stockholm, Sweden
Duke Ellington School of the Arts Washington, D.C.
Photo: John C. Foster
Panum Institute Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences Copenhagen, Denmark
Photo: Laura Starmer
Alexander Theatre at Monash University Melbourne, Australia
Photo: Greg Ford
Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hamburg, Germany
Photo: David Matthiessen
Palo Alto High School Palo Alto, California
Photo: Tim Maloney
Valley Christian Schools San Jose, California
Put Communication First
THE SOUND OF A NEW WORKSPACEConstellation brings unparalleled acoustic control to promote dynamic communication in corporate meeting spaces. For presentations, Q&As, roundtables, and breakout sessions, the system delivers the ideal sonic properties for the meeting style. That means participants are heard and understood with ease. |
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DELICATE BALANCE IN OPEN-PLAN OFFICESIn open offices, Constellation offers a unique solution to maintain speech privacy. It turns typically disruptive sounds into controlled acoustic ambiance, so staff can carry on private conversations or focus on tasks with minimized distractions. |
SMART DESIGN TO BOOST SATISFACTIONConstellation cultivates workplace communication and collaboration. But it also offers abundant possibilities for transforming the acoustic environment for entertainment and other team functions. |
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SEAMLESS INTEGRATION INTO ARCHITECTUREConstellation’s visually discrete components work in tandem with passive acoustic materials such as Meyer Sound Libra acoustic image system, which combines passive acoustic absorption with visual artistry. |
Foster Collaboration
FREE TO COMMUNICATEIn meetings, Constellation allows presenters to move freely and be heard even if they are facing away from the audience. Those sitting in the back of a room can ask a question without raising their voices. Handheld and tabletop microphones are eliminated, so everyone can focus on the conversation. |
INTELLIGIBLE SPEECHVoice Lift optimizes room acoustics by controlling early reflections that are critical for clear communication. Speech is captured throughout the room and redistributed evenly to enhance clarity in every seat. |
COMPLETE NETWORK INTEGRATIONThe technology backbone of Constellation, the Meyer Sound digital audio platform, is fully capable of integration with products from other manufacturers, including control, video, and teleconferencing. |
FREE TO COMMUNICATEIn meetings, Constellation allows presenters to move freely and be heard even if they are facing away from the audience. Those sitting in the back of a room can ask a question without raising their voices. Handheld and tabletop microphones are eliminated, so everyone can focus on the conversation. |
INTELLIGIBLE SPEECHVoice Lift optimizes room acoustics by controlling early reflections that are critical for clear communication. Speech is captured throughout the room and redistributed evenly to enhance clarity in every seat. |
COMPLETE NETWORK INTEGRATIONThe technology backbone of Constellation, the Meyer Sound digital audio platform, is fully capable of integration with products from other manufacturers, including control, video, and teleconferencing. |
Constellation in Corporate
Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies Honolulu, Hawaii
Audi Factory Ingolstadt, Germany
Photo: Audi AG
Pearson Theatre Berkeley, California
Telstra Customer Insight Centre Sydney, Australia
Re-imagine the Dining Experience
REAL-TIME ACOUSTIC CONTROLThe restaurant is never too quiet for intimate conversations, regardless of occupancy. The combination of passive acoustics and Constellation adds a flexible layer of control through dynamic adjustment. |
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LIVELINESS WITHOUT THE NOISEGive your patrons exactly what they want – a lively vibe at the bar and more intimate conversation in the dining area. Voices at the same table remain clear and distinct, while surrounding conversations and ambient noises are softly blurred to reduce impact. |
HARMONY BETWEEN EYE AND EARThe Meyer Sound Libra acoustic image system works in tandem with Constellation by combining passive acoustic absorption with visual artistry. Sound design has never looked more beautiful. |
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Feel the Difference
A DEEPER CONNECTIONConstellation brings a sharp focus to intimate conversations through an array of discrete microphones and loudspeakers working in sync with digital processing. |
CUSTOMIZED AMBIENCE TO SET THE MOODConstellation can be split into separate zones, each with its own controllable acoustic signature, so you can create a lively bar and a more intimate area for dinner guests. |
SMART SIMPLICITYTo make acoustic adjustments, simply choose a preset. Alternatively, an automatic setting is available for the system to detect the ideal acoustic setting based on the restaurant noise level at any given time. |
ALL IN ONEWith additional equipment, Constellation can provide background music playback or combine with a live PA as needed while ensuring conversations, music, and the energy of the restaurant are in perfect balance. |
A DEEPER CONNECTIONConstellation brings a sharp focus to intimate conversations through an array of discrete microphones and loudspeakers working in sync with digital processing. |
CUSTOMIZED AMBIENCE TO SET THE MOODConstellation can be split into separate zones, each with its own controllable acoustic signature, so you can create a lively bar and a more intimate area for dinner guests. |
SMART SIMPLICITYTo make acoustic adjustments, simply choose a preset. Alternatively, an automatic setting is available for the system to detect the ideal acoustic setting based on the restaurant noise level at any given time. |
ALL IN ONEWith additional equipment, Constellation can provide background music playback or combine with a live PA as needed, while ensuring conversations, music, and the energy of the restaurant are in perfect balance. |
Constellation in Hospitality
Bellota San Francisco, California
Photo: Kelly Puleio Photography
Brown Sugar Kitchen Oakland, California
Photo: César Rubio
Cala San Francisco, California
VERSE Los Angeles, California
Photo: Wonho Frank Lee
Oliveto Oakland, California
Photo: César Rubio, Libra photograph: Deborah O’Grady