November 2009
Owatonna High School Chooses One Systems for Stadium Install
Nashville, Tennessee, November 2009 - When Owatonna High School decided to upgrade
the sound system for their outdoor stadium, home to football games, lacrosse matches and
other events like the school’s commencement ceremonies, they chose One Systems speakers,
a leading new manufacturer of “direct weather” loudspeaker systems. The installation included
212CIM/70 full range loudspeaker systems (including 600 watt, 3 tap 70V line matching
transformers) mounted on One Systems exclusive Pole Mount Systems.
For years Owatonna High School, located in Owatonna Minnesota, had been hanging on to an
aging sound reinforcement system. When Athletic Director, Ryan Swanson tested the system
before the first scrimmage game, he discovered that the original system was in need of
immediate replacement. Swanson tapped Sim Sound and Video, Inc. for the system design and
installation.
Working closely with Swanson, Dean Sim, Systems Designer of Sim Sound and Video, Inc., had
less than 2 weeks to choose and install the system. Due to time constraints, Sim was required
to find a company that could meet their sound requirements, turn around the order in one week,
and work quickly with their credit application. One Systems answered the call, and the speakers
were delivered and installed before the first game of the season.
“One Systems helped us tremendously by expediting the product quickly and following up on
the shipment. The speakers have exceeded our expectations and we are delighted with the
sound quality, vocal range and amazing clarity,” says Sim. ”Even our lead technician, Joe
Gunderson admitted that the sound from these speakers are as close to perfect as anything
he’s ever installed.”
The stadium, which holds upwards of 4,000 fans, is an example of a direct weather environment
requiring highly intelligible speaker systems that perform well for both music and spoken
applications. “With temperatures in Owatonna ranging from -30 degrees to 110, and an average
participation of 31.64 inches, we knew One Systems could provide great sound as well as a
lasting system for years to come, “ says One Systems President, Doug MacCallum.