Marking its 25th year with a record-breaking 260,000 attendees, this year’s Solidays Music Festival was staged over three days at the Hippodrome de Longchamp in Paris combines chart-topping performances with advocacy, raising funds and awareness for AIDS prevention and support. A key element of the spectacle were L-Acoustics sound systems provided by L-Acoustics Certified Provider, B Live.
‘L-Acoustics has been our go-to choice for Solidays for more than 15 years,’ says B Live Site Manager Samuel Birais. ‘Their professional sound systems consistently deliver the punch and precision required for such a diverse line-up of artists.’
To create powerful, consistent sound over multiple stages spanning from intimate 1,000-capacity areas to the 50,000 gathered at the main stage, B Live rose to the occasion, using L-Acoustics technology from the design phase through to show management.
The design process began with Soundvision, which allowed B Live to plan systems to match the various audience configurations. For rapid and precise calibration, the team leaned on the P1 processor and M1 measurement suite, while show control was managed through LA Network Manager.
‘This integrated approach allowed us to achieve our objectives of covering all audiences as fully as possible, with the best sound quality in terms of SPL and contour,’ Birais says.
The main stage system featured a wide-ranging assortment of L-Acoustics K Series loudspeakers, including left/right hangs of four K1-SB subwoofers over 12 K1 with two K2 down. A further 24 KS28 subs were ground-stacked in front of the stage, while 28 K2 were used as out fill, with 14 Kara II and A10 for in fill. Delay systems consisted of 16 K2 and six Kara II, while X12 and X8 provided concert-grade sound to the VIP area. The main stage system was driven by LA12X amplified controllers using Milan-AVB networking.
‘With L-Acoustics professional sound systems, we’re able to craft exceptional audio experiences,’ Birais says. ‘The system’s flexibility allows us to adapt to various musical styles, from pulsing EDM sets to soul-stirring acoustic performances, ensuring optimal sound quality for every act.’
Artists and audiences alike experienced the power of L-Acoustics technology, as the festival’s music and message resonated across the grounds with unprecedented clarity and impact.
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