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NEW YORK, DECEMBER 17, 2015 - When New York City's historic Central Synagogue decided it was time to upgrade its existing audio system, it turned to Masque Sound, a leading theatrical sound reinforcement, installation and design company, for the delicate and complicated project.
Built in 1872 in the Moorish Revival style, Central Synagogue was designed to resemble Budapest's Dohany Street Synagogue. Designed by Henry Fernbach, Central Synagogue was designated a New York City Landmark in 1966 and a National Historic Landmark in 1975. It is the oldest synagogue in continuous use in New York City and is among the oldest synagogue buildings still standing in the United States. The building was restored in 2001 in its original style after an accidental fire in August 1998.
"We had a good sound system in place at Central Synagogue, but it just wasn't meeting our current needs," says Jesse Lauter, audio-visual manager, Central Synagogue. "Central Synagogue has long been recognized for its remarkable music program, first-rate singers and Friday night services that are one of the most viewed of any Jewish services that are live streamed, so it is critical to have the best sound system possible."
After meeting with multiple designers and integrators, Central Synagogue awarded the upgrade design project to Akustiks, a leading acoustical consultation firm. "Anthony Nittoli at Akustiks recommended Masque Sound to supply the equipment and installation services, and we couldn't be happier," adds Lauter. "Gabriel Bennett and the team at Masque Sound were great. This was not an easy project, as we were dealing...