L-Acoustics K1/K2 system has it covered at the Bird's Nest

L-Acoustics K1/K2 system has it covered at the Bird's Nest posted: 13/01/2019

The main system for the Bird's Nest comprises tereo hangs of 12 K1 cabinets with three Kara modular cabinets, stereo hangs of 12 K1-SB subs, LR stacks of eight SB28 subs, and eight stacks of three Kara cabinets as distributed front fills.

Zhang Jie ( ), also known as Jason Zhang, is a musical phenomenon in China. He started out on the My ShowTV talent contest in 2004 and has since released 12 studio albums. His latest Future Live tour has filled stadiums across the nation, including a show at the Beijing National Stadium (Birds Nest) for 80,000 fans, which sold out in just over two and a half minutes and set new records for a live streamed event via Tencent with over 100 million viewers.

The Future Live show is a theatrical masterpiece, and as well winning praise for the human elements of music and dance, it has been termed a comprehensive showcase of new technology, with the incorporation of a large L-Acoustics K Series PA system as well as a huge ice LED screen, advanced mechanical staging and lighting effects.

The main system for the Bird's Nest comprises tereo hangs of 12 K1 cabinets with three Kara modular cabinets, stereo hangs of 12 K1-SB subs, LR stacks of eight SB28 subs, and eight stacks of three Kara cabinets as distributed front fills.

Mr. Zhang Jing was the Monitor Engineer for Future Live and describes the evening at the Birds Nest Stadium as an undreamed-of success.

It was mind blowing, he says. With spectacular lighting, and an amazing sound system. Zhang Jie delivered the best performance on stage, while the L-Acoustics system delivered the ultimate sound. The coverage was excellent, which is never easy for such a large-scale production, with audiences in the tens of thousands.

China's Beijing National Stadium, nicknamed the Birds Nest Stadium due to its unique and highly recognizable architecture, includes a huge concrete inner bowl and a 45,000 tonne steel mesh roof. Measuring 330m x 220m, even with the inner acoustic membrane, the sheer size of the venue meant that coverage and control were always prime concerns for the crew.

The main system for the Bird's Nest comprises tereo hangs of 12 K1 cabinets with three Kara modular cabinets, stereo hangs of 12 K1-SB subs, LR stacks of eight SB28 subs, and eight stacks of three Kara cabinets as distributed front fills.

The solution was a substantial L-Acoustics K Series deployment comprising over 200 loudspeakers. The main PA system consisted of stereo hangs of 12 K1 cabinets with three Kara modular cabinets, stereo hangs of 12 K1-SB subs, LR stacks of eight SB28 subs, and eight stacks of three Kara cabinets as distributed front fills. Two hangs of eight K1 and three K2 were used for outfills, and additional distributed systems consisted of five stacks of four K2 elements on chariots, plus two flown arrays of six K1 and three K2, and six flown arrays of eight K2 elements.

The main system for the Bird's Nest comprises tereo hangs of 12 K1 cabinets with three Kara modular cabinets, stereo hangs of 12 K1-SB subs, LR stacks of eight SB28 subs, and eight stacks of three Kara cabinets as distributed front fills.

We definitely got the most out of the system, says Zhang Jing. We achieved the full fidelity the loudspeakers are capable of, which allowed us to maximise the listening experience for the audience.

Zang Jie performs at Beijing National Stadium (Birds Nest) in front of an 80,000-strong crowd.

With a well-designed solution and accurate installation, L-Acoustics gives excellent quality sound and creates a perfect atmosphere for the audiences - even in such a large venue.

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