Carinthia’s largest cultural institution, the 716-seat Stadttheater Klagenfurt (Klagenfurt City Theatre) is to be found in the Alpe-Adria bioregion of Central Europe where it is home to the Carinthian Symphony Orchestra and hosts more than 200 performances each season. With a performance programme that spans theatre productions, grand opera, operetta, and a wide musical repertoire, the venue recently added Klang:technologies immersive in-ear monitoring to complement its DiGiCo Quantum 7T mixing console – part of a major upgrade to its existing IEM system.

‘After hearing numerous positive testimonials about Klang within the industry, it became clear to us that we wanted to implement Klang’s immersive IEM mixing platform at our theatre,’ says Head of Audio, Manuel Bundschuh.

The theatre team enlisted the services of Signal, one of Austria’s leading providers of lighting and sound equipment, which supplied one Klang:vokal immersive IEM processor and ten Klang:kontroller units to deliver fast tactile user control of Groups, Channels, and Immersive mixing.

Since the adoption of Klang, Bundschuh reports a significant improvement in the work of both the engineers and musicians who use the system. ‘It’s a remarkable enhancement for them due to the ease of set-up, operation during rehearsals and shows, and, of course, the exceptional sound quality that Klang delivers,’ he says.

And while a small number of musicians were initially hesitant to switch to Klang due to their familiarity with the old IEM system, they have now embraced it: ‘Once they started using it, they were very impressed with how user-friendly the system is and how everything feels polished, providing ample space in the musicians’ mix.

‘Matthias [Reinthaler, Signal MD], his team, and, of course, Phil [Kamp, Head of Sales at Klang:technologies], provided exceptional assistance in understanding Klang’s technology. Phil managed the set-up and guided us through the basics of the system to give us a head start,’ he adds. ‘We greatly appreciate their expertise. They certainly know what they’re doing.

‘It’s definitely a significant improvement for us, and the seamless integration with DiGiCo products adds a layer of unparalleled convenience;’ he concludes. ‘Additionally, we appreciate the state-of-the-art personal mixing features and the possibilities of Klang’s immersive engine. The system is cleverly laid out, benefiting not only us engineers, but also musicians who enjoy the immersive experience and the ability to create a high-quality mix at low levels due to the ample space provided by the system. We also find the True Ambient microphones built into the in the Klang:kontroller incredibly useful; it’s the perfect addition to our audio system.’

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