Stadiums and Outdoor Venues 211monitoring the operation of the individual loudspeaker
systems from a central point. The better, more sophisti-
cated designs will also provide for individual system
adjustments from the central monitoring point.
In summary, distributed systems are more expensive
to install and considerably more expensive to maintain.
They are capable of wider bandwidth than are single
source systems and are less sensitive to atmospheric
effects. Some listeners object to the apparent echoes
produced by distributed systems whereas others main-
tain that is the way stadiums should sound.
8.9 Private Suite Systems
Practically all new stadium construction as well as reno-
vation incorporate private suites in the stadium concept.
These suites provide a view of the playing area through
a glass wall but otherwise offer an isolated environment
with spaces for seating, dining, and other entertainment.
They are provided with complete electronic entertain-
ment and communication systems including closed
circuit television for instant replay and pre- and post-
game shows. Aside from the installed entertainment
system, it is customary to provide a crowd noise feed, a
public address feed, and a press feed into each suite
with the selection of the active feed or feeds being
under the control of the suite occupants. The quality of
the installed electronics often surpasses that which is
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