Carolina Vallejo, Creative Producer at Marshmallow Laser Feast, which produced the Ephesus Experience Museum, speaks highly of L-ISA technology: “Using L-ISA fits perfectly. It’s a powerful combination of hardware and software. It was easy to adopt, and we love working with it.” Ephesus, home to the Temple of Artemis and the Theatre of Ephesus, is one of Turkey’s most visited cities. DEM Museums utilized L-Acoustics L-ISA immersive audio, alongside world-renowned talent, to transport visitors to the prime of Ephesus’ history in a very modern way.
“The Ephesus immersive experience transports visitors through time,” says Vallejo. “The experience imagines life in ancient Ephesus. Audio is crucial to plunging visitors into that narrative. Technology is our medium. We create immersive experiences using the most innovative technologies. We’ve found that using L-ISA shortens our workflow, making it easy for us to create immersive soundscapes. The quality of the L-Acoustics speakers makes L-ISA technology the obvious choice.”
Composer and Sound Designer James Bulley created an immersive audio environment through extensive research with historical specialists. The cinematic soundtrack includes contributions from acclaimed composers like Thomas Newman (known for “American Beauty” and “The Shawshank Redemption”) and Nainita Desai (notable for “For Sama”). The narrative is brought to life by actors David Schofield (from “Gladiator” and “Pirates of the Caribbean”) and Olivia Williams (known for roles in “The Crown” and “The Sixth Sense”).
To bring it all to life, Turkish L-Acoustics Certified Provider Asimetrik worked with Marshmallow Laser Feast and Willi Klein, Application Engineer at L-Acoustics, to design a complete 360° configuration that provides an immersive sound experience for visitors as they make their way through the three different rooms of the Museum. The final configuration comprises 71 5XT speakers placed in the ceilings, on walls at ceiling and body height, or on top of and at the base of several pillars covered in video screens. Twenty-eight X8 coaxial speakers are placed around the walls at ceiling height, and in the main room, a corner-mounted cluster of one A10i Focus and one A10i Wide provide extra power. Three KS21 and four SB15 subwoofers provide low-end extension, and the system is powered by 7 LA7.16i amplified controllers.
“It was great working with the team at L-Acoustics,” says Vallejo. “They supported us in our creative process and ensured the museum’s team was trained and ready to support the system once the Museum opened.”
For Asimetrik Project Engineering Manager Buğra Kezan, this project proves that technology is a great way to bring history to life. “We have been working with DEM Museums, and we introduced them to L-ISA immersive audio for their very first project. They were already dreaming of offering a new, immersive audiovisual experience at Ephesus.”
“L-ISA was the perfect choice for this new kind of museum experience; it facilitated the creative workflow, was easy to integrate, and offered the best audio experience.” Now, after six months of operation, the decision has unequivocally paid off. The museum team has navigated without technical hiccups, and according to Kezan, the experience is the delight of visitors from around the world!”
