Senzoku Gakuen College of Music Prepares Next Generation of Audio Professionals with L-Acoustics Professional Sound System Senzoku Gakuen College of Music Prepares Next Generation of Audio Professionals ...
KAWASAKI, Japan – March 2025 — At Senzoku Gakuen College of Music, the future of sound has arrived. The prestigious Japanese music institution has partnered with L-Acoustics Certified Provider Distributor Bestec Audio to install professional-grade sound systems across three key performance spaces, delivering an industry-standard education that translates directly to career success.
“Our students aren’t just learning theory—they’re training on the exact systems they’ll encounter in professional venues worldwide,” explains Yasunori Maeda, Head Professor of the Musical Environment Creation course. “With L-Acoustics now serving as our sonic foundation, we’re bridging the gap between education and industry.”
Professional Tools for Professional Careers
The Musical Environment Creation program—which boasts an impressive 97% employment rate for graduates—provides comprehensive training in sound, lighting, and video production. By installing an L-Acoustics professional sound system, the college has made a strategic investment in its students’ futures. “When students graduate and enter venues equipped with L-Acoustics, they’ll already have the expertise to operate these systems confidently,” notes Noriomi Kusakabe, Sales Representative for Media Integration at the Senzoku Gakuen College of Music. “In the professional world, L-Acoustics appears on virtually every technical rider. Our graduates arrive at their first job with a significant competitive advantage.”
Three Venues, One Professional Standard
Each of the three upgraded performance spaces serves a distinct educational purpose while maintaining professional-quality sound:
Maeda Hall — Japan’s first 19th Century European shoebox-style concert hall, built in 1981, modeled after Vienna’s Musikvereinssaal. The 1,100-seat Maeda Hall features a pipe organ and ideal 2.6-second reverberation time for classical performances. To accommodate evolving program needs for contemporary cross-genre collaborations, the hall was upgraded from its previous point source system to a mobile L/R ground stack solution. Each side consists of one L-Acoustics A10 Wide and two A10 Focus boxes mounted on two KS21 subwoofers, all driven by two LA4X amplified controllers. The system’s compact, lightweight design was specifically chosen to facilitate hands-on student training in setup, tuning, and operation – particularly beneficial for the college’s predominantly female student body (74%). This intentionally portable configuration allows students to gain practical experience in real-world deployment scenarios across diverse performance types.
MUSIC POOL CINO — Transformed from a 25-meter indoor pool in 2020, this 300-seat performance space serves as a dedicated Musical Course facility requiring a high-resolution system with natural sound reproduction. The venue’s distinctive wide-yet-shallow dimensions presented unique acoustic challenges. Initial concerns that a L/R system would produce hollow sound due to the space’s width were dispelled when Soundvision models demonstrated that an LCR configuration could achieve optimal SPL coverage throughout. An installation of three L/C/R X12 enclosures flown across the front of the stage is complemented by sixteen further X12 speakers as in-fill and stage monitoring, while four SB18 subwoofers deliver precise low-end definition. The entire professional sound system is powered by five LA4X amplified controllers. “This permanent installation allows production sets to remain in place, enabling students to rehearse consistently in an optimized performance environment that mirrors professional and touring standards,” notes Kusakabe
Big Mouth — This 180-seat music studio space serves as the college’s front-facing venue for hosting industry professionals, media personnel, and public events. Featuring distinctive theatre-style seating, Big Mouth was initially conceived for musical theatre and live contemporary performances across rock, pop, and jazz genres, and has evolved to become the go-to location for external seminars and faculty presentations. The recent audio upgrade, which replaced an aging point source system, features an L/R ground stacked configuration of three L-Acoustics A15 Focus atop two KS21 subwoofers per side, chosen for their compact footprint and widespread industry adoption. The entire setup is driven by three LA4X amplified controllers.
Sustainability Meets Superior Sound
Beyond sound quality, the college prioritized environmental responsibility in its audio upgrades. “The L-Acoustics systems deliver exceptional performance while respecting our strict power limitations,” explains Kusakabe. “The LA4X amplified controllers provide comprehensive coverage with remarkable efficiency.”
The college is already looking toward future innovations, with Professor Maeda expressing interest in developing an on-campus immersive audio facility. “We’re constantly working to stay ahead of industry trends,” he says. “Today’s L-Acoustics installations are just the beginning of our commitment to providing world-class audio education.”
For more information on the Senzoku Gakuen College of Music, please visit www.senzoku.ac.jp/music/en
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