In 2016 folk rocker Bob Dylan sold his archive to a foundation and the University of Tulsa in Oklahoma. In 2022 the Bob Dylan Center came to life.
Dylan is a musician so not surprisingly sound reproduction is important to the center.
The center’s audio system includes “Twenty-three Genelec 4430A Smart IP Installation Speakers and 13 Genelec 4040A Installation Speakers, along with a 7370A SAM Studio Subwoofer and a 7350A SAM Studio Subwoofer, providing even coverage, flexible zoning and precise level control across multiple environments. The facility’s theater employs 4430As,” according to a release.
Bob Dylan Center Senior Director Steve Jenkins said, “We wanted visitors to be surrounded by Dylan’s music and story the moment they walk in. With an audio system that spans both floors, we’re able to move from subtle ambient playback to more powerful music cues — especially in the 1965 Newport Folk Festival showcase, Dylan’s infamous ‘going electric’ moment — while maintaining clarity and balance throughout the building.”
He added, “From the galleries to the theaters, the system has been seamless and completely dependable — it just works.”
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