Keene Theater (EQ B414) major AV system upgrade

Information provided by engineer Kirk Scarbrough after upgrading the Keene Theater's AV system during the summer of 2026

Significant technological improvements

• Complete Cobra net replacement with New Dante network
• New LS9 Dante expansion card
• Addition of Tesira Forte In Rack
• GIO Dante to USB interface for booth Mac
• Combined outputs (originally 14) for more sensible control (8 After combine)
• Reprogram of LS9 Mixer
• Tuned system and tested all 3 mic channels, and program
• The ability to run a content machine (laptop computer) from the stage

Additional notes

• DM lite extension via HD-TX/RX-4KZ-101 to booth
• Stage and Booth inputs switchable via HD-MD4X1-4KZ-E
• PGM Audio input to LS9 via an Audinate AVIO Stereo Dante Input
• When using the on stage input the only user control of PGM audio is the volume on the users input device
• All mic audio and full pgm control remain at the LS9 in the booth cage.

According to engineer Kirk Scarbrough,

"The house tech was very happy and expected this to add significant value as an educational space".