Böllenfalltor
Darmstadt, Germany
Fulfill Engineering relies on HK Audio’s VORTIS series for maximum safety and excellent speech intelligibility
When it comes to safety-critical sound reinforcement solutions at the highest level, Dortmund-based Fulfill Engineering GmbH has relied on HK Audio products for years – and in particular on the VORTIS series. The company operates throughout Germany as a system provider and integrator for security technologies and handles demanding projects in stadiums, airports, and event venues.
“Our sound systems must meet the highest safety standards—and that’s exactly what the VORTIS series from HK Audio offers,” explains Norbert Labudda, managing partner of Fulfill Engineering GmbH. “We use almost exclusively products from the VORTIS range because, as an EN 54-24-certified loudspeaker series, they reliably meet the requirements of DIN VDE 0833-4 – which is crucial for voice alarm systems in safety-critical environments.”
VORTIS in the stadium – example project: Böllenfalltor Darmstadt
A current project in which HK Audio and Fulfill Engineering are once again working closely together is the new main grandstand at the Böllenfalltor stadium, home of Bundesliga soccer club SV Darmstadt 98. The first three grandstands have already been equipped with the VORTIS series – now it’s time to expand the main grandstand.
“Football stadiums are acoustically extremely complex, with reverberant surfaces and large distances between speakers and listeners. This requires a solution that guarantees maximum speech intelligibility – at every event, whether it’s a game or a concert,” says Labudda. The VORTIS series impresses with its precise coverage, excellent speech reproduction, and high flexibility during installation.
Reliability meets versatility
In addition to its technical performance, the VORTIS series scores with its versatile customization options: rotatable horns, various mounting options, and selectable coatings—for individual color designs, for example—enable tailor-made solutions for any environment.
“For us, VORTIS is like an acoustic Swiss Army knife,” Labudda continues. “It combines high-quality sound with standard-compliant safety – which makes it the ideal tool for complex sound reinforcement systems.”
Long-standing partnership with HK Audio
It is no coincidence that Fulfill Engineering chose HK Audio. “We wanted to work with a German manufacturer who understands our requirements and supports us on an equal footing,” emphasizes Labudda. “HK Audio has been a reliable partner for us on several stadium projects – from planning to delivery.”
Conclusion: VORTIS – the first choice for safety-critical sound reinforcement Systems
With the VORTIS series, HK Audio offers a powerful, certified loudspeaker system for voice alarm applications that delivers impressive performance even in acoustically challenging environments – whether in soccer stadiums, airports, or at large events.
