FRANKLIN, MA, SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 – A range of Major League (MLB) and Minor
League (MiLB) baseball stadiums across the U.S. have turned to Eastern Acoustic
Works (EAW) for their growing audio needs. Busch Stadium, home of the St. Louis
Cardinals, and Nationals Park, home of the Washington Nationals, acquired the
brand’s MK Series, MKD Series and QX Series to elevate their game day audio
experiences for fans. St. Louis, MO-based integrator ArchKey Solutions facilitated the
EAW upgrades for both MLB stadiums.

A repeat EAW customer, the St. Louis Cardinals stadium utilizes a distributed audio
system. The stadium needed to update its aging EAW system and add coverage in
additional areas. The MK Series was an ideal choice for use as a distributed/fill system
and the QX Series was also well-suited since it is particularly geared toward medium-to-
large-sized spaces. The series is also designed for venues that require high power and
consistent coverage in compact housing.

“EAW’s product line is unique in that we cover the entire span from short to long throw
loudspeakers with multiple horn patterns and weather-protected finishes,” says T.J.
Smith, president of Eastern Acoustic Works. “When you choose EAW, you are getting a
complete stadium audio solution with various models and options, all of which is voiced
to sound the same, from one supplier.”

The Washington Nationals stadium is similar to the St. Louis Cardinals in that they also
had an aging EAW system and needed an upgrade. However, in addition to MK, MKD
and QX Series, the space also integrated EAW’s MKC Series for the food and
beverage portion of the stadium. These coaxial point source loudspeakers were the
perfect fit for this area since they provide exceptional sound in small- and medium-sized
spaces.

“EAW loudspeakers get the crowd into the game with low-frequency response and high
SPL across long distances. Our ability to do all this with control keeps things out of the
reverberate space, allowing everyone to hear and understand what is being
communicated,” adds Smith.

EAW’s line of products scales from small to large applications. The brand is used at
large professional major league stadiums, but also smaller scale minor league
stadiums, such as Day Air Ballpark, home field for the Dayton Dragons. Handled by
Integrator New Era Technology, EAW’s MKD Series was installed in the stadium. These
full range loudspeakers deliver the high output, broadband pattern control and
exceptional fidelity required for mid-sized stadiums and venues.

Most stadiums have distributed systems, where the speakers are placed around the
stadium, closer to the fans, and others prefer a scoreboard system, where all the
speakers are located by the scoreboard, serving as a single source for all the sound.
“Both PA designs are effective and really depend on the sizes, needs and budget of the
venue itself,” says Smith. “We are agnostic in the design, so whichever type of system
is specified, EAW has a catalog that can service the design approach. We support our
clients in providing premium audio, clarity and coverage, from one supplier, using one
software and with consistent voicing.”

About Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW)
Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW) designs, manufactures and sells professional
loudspeaker systems and technologies to enable the growth and success of
professional audio companies around the world. EAW products deliver powerful and
even sound to every seat enabling an experience of profound connection with every
observer in every setting. For more information, visit www.eaw.com.