Encompass Event Group Flies into L-Acoustics Ownership with Afterburners On

Encompass Event Group Flies into L-Acoustics Ownership with Afterburners On posted: 04/09/2019

US Air Force Academy Class of 2019 graduates toss their hats skyward as the USAF Thunderbirds roar overhead during the graduation ceremony in Colorado Springs, where 989 cadets crossed the stage to become the Air Forces newest second lieutenants

Denver-based SR provider becomes the manufacturer's latest Rental Network Partner

and deploys a K2 system for the Air Force Academy's recent graduation ceremony

Denver-based Encompass Event Group, one of Colorados fastest-growing full-line production rental providers, has now been certified as an L-Acoustics Rental Network Partner. Shortly after receiving that certification, the sound reinforcement company deployed a large L-Acoustics K2 system at the graduation ceremony for the US Air Force Academy near Colorado Springs, which saw President Donald Trump deliver the commencement address.

Cadets salute for the national anthem played during the US Air Force Academy Class of 2019 graduation at Falcon Stadium, with one of Encompass Event Groups K2 array towers seen in the distance

That project utilized a combined total of 42 K2, six Kara, and eight Kiva II enclosures, plus eight KS28 subs. Four short-throw X12 provided additional fill, and eight LA-RAK II-each loaded with three LA12X amplified controllers-powered the entire system.

Other Encompass Event Group projects to recently use the new K Series gear have included corporate shows at Chicago's Wintrust Arena at McCormick Square and the Cincinnati Convention Center.

In addition to praising the sound of his new L-Acoustics enclosures, Encompass Event Group President Mark Payne points out that the other benefits that come with the partnership are just as valuable. The L-Acoustics brand instills instant respect, and the camaraderie among Rental Network Partners is awesome, he says. Once you're in the Rental Network, companies that once might have been competitors are now your teammates. It seems as if everyone wants to help you and will go all-out to do so. L-Acoustics' technology and people are both great; it's just a terrific feeling and fantastic group to be a part of.

A Thunderbirds eye view of the US Air Force Academy graduation ceremony showing Encompass Event Groups K2 arrays and KS28 subs silhouetted behind blue scrims

As part of the L-Acoustics Rental Network Partner validation, Encompass Event Group's technicians have become certified to both design systems using Soundvision 3D acoustical simulation software and properly deploy their new equipment per the manufacturer's specifications for achieving maximum performance and consistency.

A photo of the Encompass Event Group crew taken during its L-Acoustics Rental Network Partner training

Encompass Event Group's L-Acoustics package was sold through Clearwing Productions' Milwaukee office, with the sale managed by Kerry Miller of Clearwing's Pro Shop. He welcomed Encompass to the L-Acoustics Rental Network by stating, We value our close relationship with Encompass Event Group and pride ourselves on being able to supply exceptional gear, both for rental and sales, to other production companies across the US.

About L-Acoustics

Founded in 1984 near Paris, France, L-Acoustics is the market leader in professional sound reinforcement technologies. With over 400 team members worldwide and offices in Paris, London, Los Angeles, and New York, L-Acoustics is present in over 80 countries via our network of Certified Providers. Focused on solutions that elevate the audience experience, more than 20% of L-Acoustics' talent is devoted to R&D in the areas of acoustics, applications, mechanics, electronics, signal processing, and software development.

Recognized for pioneering the line source array, L-Acoustics continues to shape the future of the professional audio industry with L-ISA Immersive Hyperreal Sound technology, a multidimensional, object-based approach to designing, mixing, and processing sound that results in extremely natural and intelligible audio and a more vibrant, and authentic connection between artists and their fans.

L-Acoustics technologies can be heard in places like the Hollywood Bowl, the NFL Cardinals State Farm Stadium or the Philharmonie de Paris, as well as the world's top-grossing festivals, and on tour with world-class artists such as Adele, Pearl Jam, Lorde, and Depeche Mode.

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