Hello all!
My wife and I recently purchased the historic movie theatre in our town. The theatre was built in 1941 and is a brick/concrete art deco fortress (approximately 14k square feet). My goal is to get the (near) original sound system operational to determine if it is suitable for routine use.
The sound system is as follows:
1) The front consists of two RCA PL-301A (Ubangi?) units mounted at approximately 30 degrees to the auditorium (see line drawing). The cabinets are approximately 15' off the floor, and the dual horns are about 10' higher. All equipment is complete and in good condition. Things are (poorly) wired well enough currently to know that they work.
2) The center speaker is a third RCA PL-301A located in a "horn reverb space" (from blueprints). This area is is approximately 15' over the main stage, and is a 16' L x 9' D x 7' H concrete/brick box.
3) The two rear speakers are modern Peavey units mounted on the balcony rail.
4) The system is run by a Carver AV-405 Amplifier (5 Channel, Front 100W: 8 ohm, Center 110W: 8 Ohm, Rear 80 W, 8 Ohm) connected to a Rotel RSP-960AX Pre-Amp.
Specific questions for the experts:
1) The RCA units have the original MI-9597A Crossovers and two each of the MI-9472A Autoformers (all good condition). I would very much like some advice relative to an overall wiring diagram and specfically how to best connect to the amplifier. What taps on the autoformers are used? Any other tips to connect these units?
2) Any advice as to wire size/quality for the near 100' runs from the amp to the speakers?
3) Anything else that come to mind?
Thank you in advance!
Joe