CON-SOL debut L-ACOUSTICS KIVA System
Gold Coast, Australia
Noel Hogan (General Manager CON-SOL), Bill Karaitiana (Managing Director CON-SOL)
Gold Coast Australia – CON-SOL have recently boosted their audio rental inventory with the purchase of a L-ACOUSTICS KIVA Line Source Array system. Speaking about the purchase, Managing Director, Bill Karaitiana said CON-SOL had been seeking a system with flexibility and versatility to suit the corporate market.
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KIVA's Orchestral Debut
Perth, Australia
KIVA to Success: L-ACOUSTICS' KIVA in action at the Perth Concert Hall. Each of the three arrays comprised 12 KIVA elements and four KILO LF Extension units. Read the full pdf... courtesy of NEWS:LIVE (1.5mb)
AAA leads the way! First sale of KIVA system in the Australian rental market.
Perth, Australia
Perth-based company AAA Production Services has purchased the first L-ACOUSTICS ultra-compact KIVA Line Source Array (WST) speaker system in Australia. Sourced from Random Audio in Sydney, the KIVA is a revolutionary, speaker system that sets a new benchmark in ultra-compact Line Source array technology, suitable for both fixed installation and rental applications.
The KIVA is a sleek, fully integrated ,lightweight design that delivers optimal performance in it's category along with ease of portability handling and storage with the following specifications.
- KIVA full range element operating from 80 Hz to 20 kHz bandwidth.
- KILO complimentary low frequency extension element operating from 50 Hz to 100 Hz bandwidth.
- Designed for FOH/FILL speech reinforcement and light-medium music program. 2-way enclosure (2 x 6,5" LF, 1 x 1,5" HF DOSC Waveguide) Directivity 100° horizontal down to 500 Hz.
- 0° to 15° inter-element vertical flexibility.
- Entirely captive and virtually invisible rigging system.
- Compact size and low weight for easy integration.
- Advanced and precise system drive and protection with LA4 amplified controller.
- Acoustic and mechanical modeling with proprietary L-ACOUSTICS Soundvision 3D simulation software.
AAA Production Services will utilise their new system of (24) KIVA elements, (8) KILO extensions for the first time at the 2007 "Red Bull Air Race" to be held in November on the Swan River in Perth. The KIVA will be used to supplement a large L-ACOUSTICS speaker system to be also supplied by AAA comprising (45) KUDO elements,(16) ARCS and (16) 115XTHiQ . AAA Production Services is West Australia's premier production company, specialising in audio hire, event production, sound system installation/engineering, lighting, audiovisual hire and staging.
L-ACOUSTICS launch new products at Prolight
Frankfurt, Germany
L-ACOUSTICS Launches Ultra-compact KIVA System at PROLIGHT 2007
L-ACOUSTICS Updates XT Coaxial Loudspeaker Range with 8XT and 12XT
L-ACOUSTICS Unveils LA4 and LA8 Amplified Controllers
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L-ACOUSTICS self powered
coaxial speakers & subwoofer
The 108P and 112P combine the significant advantages of L-ACOUSTICS coaxial point source technology with the convenience of self-powered performance and the power of digital signal processing. The newly released self-powered SB15P subwoofer has been designed as a companion reference subwoofer for both the 108P and 112P self-powered coaxial loudspeakers.
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KUDO opens the 15th Asian Games
Doha, Qatar
The 15th Asian Games were officially opened on December 1st by HH Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa al-Thani at Doha's Khalifa Stadium. In a breathtaking ceremony, a movie was cast on the world's largest LCD while a spectacular live show featuring hundreds of performers was taking place on the field.
Artistic director David Atkins, in charge of the creation of the opening and closing ceremonies at the Sydney Olympics in 2000, devised a show under the theme of Qatar reaching out to Asia, celebrating its history, its culture and the spirit of the games.
Several top stars performed during this opening ceremony such as Chinese pop star Jacky Cheung, Spanish tenor Jose Carreras, Bollywood singer Sunidhi Chauhan as well as Lebanese artist Magida El Roumi.
The show was broadcast live in 60 countries throughout the world, and the 50 000 spectators enjoyed the KUDO sound system design by Audio Director Bruce Jackson, and, Audio Design Consultant Scott Willsallen.
Australian based sound company Norwest Productions supplied the 112 L-ACOUSTICS KUDO cabinets, to be used again on December 15th during the closing ceremony.
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Kudo flys high at Red Bull Air Race
The capital city of Perth hosted for the very first time the Red Bull Air Race on November 19th, 2006. The spectacular event was be the centre-piece of a city-wide festival of aviation and the race course itself took place on the body of water called 'Perth Waters' on the Swan River, one of the city's main attractions. So far, more than 6 million people have watched the Red Bull Air Race, a series of international race meetings held all over the world including Abu Dhabi, Barcelona, Berlin, Istanbul, Budapest, Longleat and San Francisco.
The race itself features nine pilots competing in time-trials and flying their planes at speeds of 400kph, 20 feet above the water, a breathtaking sight for spectators allowed to get close to the action, to say the leas. Neil Campbell and his team at AAA Productions had therefore a fairly unusual "venue" to cover, with a crowd of 300,000 over 1,5 km long and 200m deep along the foreshore.
Neil opted to use 63 L-ACOUSTICS KUDO in 9 towers. The specification requested by RED BULL asked for 120 metres throw across the entire area of 45,000 sqm. Hearing KUDO sounding large and crystal clear with an almost stereo-like quality from 150 metres away across open ground was quite an impressive experience. Clearly, KUDO and AAA Productions confirmed they could meet the highest expectations of a complete and polished production that leaves nothing to chance.
Image courtesy of Audio Technology Magazine
Download the complete Audio Technology Magazine article (PDF 188KB)
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L-ACOUSTICS KUDO
Inventory continues to expand in Australia
KUDO rental companies across Australia have continued to rapidly expand their L-ACOUSTICS inventory. KUDO the latest horizontal AND vertical line source array from L-ACOUSTICS has achieved worldwide sales of more than 2000 elements since its release in March 2005 ..
Norwest Productions with offices in Sydney,Melbourne and Brisbane has purchased an extra 22 KUDO and associated rigging making a total of 118 KUDO in their rental inventory. Norwest Productions recently provided a 96 KUDO system for the Hillsong Church Conference held at the Acer Arena in Sydney. Norwest as the sound contractor for the upcoming 15th Asian Games to be held in Doha, Qatar will be supplying the largest KUDO system ever yet assembled (110 KUDO elements) for the Opening & Closing Ceremonies.
Adelaide based Novatech Production Services also recently added an extra 12 KUDO to bring their total to 36. Novatech provides lighting/staging equipment for numerous local & international artists and also recently completed a L-ACOUSTICS system installation at the 'HQ Nightclub' in Adelaide with KUDO, SB218 sub-bass,115XT HiQ monitors, LA48a amplifiers. Novatech this December will also for the first time provide a large KUDO system for the annual 'Carols by Candlelight Concert' to be staged outdoors in Elder Park, Adelaide
In Perth, AAA Productions has seen a strong demand for their new system and have added an extra 18 KUDO and rigging to make a total of 42 KUDO, including 8 ARCS, and a 115XT HiQ monitor system all powered by LA48a amplifiers. AAA will be providing a KUDO distributed system for the 'Red Bull Air Race' to cover an audience which will be spread over 2 kilometres of the Swan River foreshore in Perth. AAA have also been chosen to supply KUDO for this seasons 'Summer Series' concerts of the West Australian Symphony Orchestra.
Frontline Tasmania has been servicing many interstate touring artists since receiving its KUDO system in early 2006. Due to the customer demand it has now expanded its rental inventory with an extra 12 KUDO,making a total of 24, along with SB218 sub-bass 115XT HiQ floor monitors also powered by LA48a amplifiers. Frontline will be supplying KUDO for the upcoming 'Chris Isaak ' outdoor concert in Hobart as well as the 'Military Tattoo' at the Aurora Stadium in Launceston.
CON-SOL based on the Gold Coast has taken delivery of extra MTD108a/SB118/LA24a systems and continues to have strong client demand for it's KUDO system. CON-SOL specialise in providing audio/lighting//staging/AV equipment to service both local and interstate conventions/corporate events. Recent KUDO clients include the International Congress (IAEE) at the Gold Coast Arts Centre and the BMW Ball at the Royal Pines Resort.
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L-Acoustics Kudo Opens Commonwealth Games
The Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony saw the implementation of the largest collection of L-ACOUSTICS KUDO elements ever assembled.
Playing host to the 80,000-plus audience for the event was the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (or MCG). The MCG may be an internationally acclaimed sporting venue, but it is surely one of the most hostile acoustic environments on the planet. Effectively it is an enormous concrete cauldron, with enough hard reflective surfaces to cause any sound system problems and a reverb decay time that would give any audio engineer nightmares.
Fortunately the Australian audio team was highly experienced and world leaders in ensuring the success of marquee events such as this. Norwest Productions was the production company for the event, as it was for the Sydney 2000 Olympics, and more recently played a pivotal role in the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Athens 2004 Olympics. Meanwhile, Technical Director Nick Eltis and Audio Director Scott Willsallen reprised their roles of Athens 2004 for the Melbourne 2006 event. Suffice it to say, these gentlemen had felt the pressure of expectation before and knew what equipment they could rely on to deliver the high-quality results demanded of them.
Pivotal to the success of the Opening Ceremony sound was L-ACOUSTICS KUDO. The KUDO were positioned around the perimeter of the field firing into the stands. There were 29 identical KUDO clusters spaced some 15 or 20 metres apart in a left/right, left/right etc., configuration. Each array consisted of three KUDO elements, their splay angles varying depending on the intended coverage. In all, 87 KUDO elements were used.
" The KUDO is the point of focus for the whole system," revealed Audio Director, Scott Willsallen. "The top KUDO element on the field-of-play is covering the upper bowl, but it has a great distance to cover, hence the delay stacks. But the timing between the Kudo and the flown delay arrays is such that the point of focus remains the field-of-play. The idea is to pull the focus down onto the ground, rather than have it all up in the air where it doesn't mean anything."
And the performance of the Kudo system?
" It sounds superb," continued Willsallen. " We were given Version 2 settings by L-ACOUSTICS, and it's sounding significantly better. The KUDO low crossover point has moved, which has made a huge difference to the sound. Getting the new settings on pre-release from L-Acoustics was great as it helped keep the entire system's bass under control. "
The Opening Ceremony was an enormous event. As an indication of the scale, there were some 4750 in-ear monitor receivers used on the night - one for each and every cast member. And although, many of the event's international viewers may have been somewhat bemused by the sight of a flying tram, ballerinas, motor cyclists, and a duck sharing the same stage, the 80,000-plus audience was entranced - thanks, in no small part, to the contribution of the superb sound provided by the KUDO PA.
Story and pictures courtesy of Chris Holder at AudioTechnology Magazine
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Adelaide's Rocket Bar
In its press material, Adelaide's Rocket Bar describes itself as 'the city's most unique live venue'. For once, I won't quibble about grammar and semantics - 'most unique'? - as it's plain to see that Rocket is truly one of a kind.
The Rocket Bar is replete with retro décor from light-fittings, lamps, and lounges to arcade games, pinball and pool tables ?giving it that whole mature, '70s rumpus cum bachelor pad vibe.
Aesthetics aside, what's most remarkable about the Rocket Bar is the fact that it's a brand new live music venue, which has invested heavily in its sound system - not only financially, but in the consideration given to maximising the venue's flexibility, both night-to-night and hour-to-hour.
Read the full story by Christopher Holder:Rocket Bar Adelaide [pdf 500kb]
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Australian rental companies choose KUDO
The last six months has seen audio companies servicing key markets across Australia rapidly expand their inventory with KUDO systems. KUDO the latest horizontal AND vertical line source array from L-ACOUSTICS has achieved worldwide sales of more than 1000 elements since its release in March 2005.
In Perth , AAA Productions have taken delivery of 24 KUDO and rigging , 6 MTD112b all powered by LA48a amplifiers. They have strong customer bookings for their new system including the 'Emirates Concert featuring Dame Kiri Te Kanawa & the West Australian Symphony Orchestra ' to be held outdoors at Lake Karynyup in January 2006.
Frontline Tasmania based in Launceston have also purchased 12 KUDO,6 SB218 sub-bass along with 10 115XT HiQ floor monitors also powered by LA48a amplifiers. Frontline will debut the KUDO system for the upcoming 'Launceston Carols by Candlelight 'along with several interstate touring artists commencing early 2006.
CON-SOL based on the Gold Coast which earlier this year upgraded with several L-ACOUSTICS MTD115b / MTD108a systems have also purchased a KUDO system to service the local and interstate conventions/corporate events .The system includes 6 KUDO elements & associated rigging, 4 SB118 sub-bass along with 8 MTD112b floor monitors, all powered by LA48a / LA24a amplifiers. CON-SOL has recently provided audio/lighting//staging/AV equipment for the ' Mannatech 2005 ', 'Mercury Marine' and ' Panasonic Australia ' corporate events.
Norwest Productions with offices in Sydney,Melbourne and Brisbane has purchased an extra 24 KUDO and associated rigging to add to their initial system purchase making a total of 72 KUDO in their rental inventory. Norwest Productions have recently provided KUDO for clients such as the 'Subaru Forrester Launch', 'Live at the Chapel', 'TD Jakes for the Christian City Church' and will be using KUDO for many upcoming events including the 2006 Commonwealth Games Opening & Closing Ceremonies in Melbourne.
Adelaide based Novatech Production Services also recently added an extra 6 KUDO to bring their total to 18. Novatech since July has provided KUDO on over 50 events/concerts along with lighting/staging equipment for numerous local & international artists such as 'Guy Sebastian', 'The Hives', 'Harlem Gospel Choir ' and the ' Foo Fighters'.
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More Than 1000 L-Acoustics Kudo Enclosures Sold In 6 Months
Ever since the first briefing by French sound system designer L-ACOUSTICS, the interest shown in the KUDO™ concept has created a new & fresh buzz around the L-ACOUSTICS brand.
The latest horizontal AND vertical line source array from L-ACOUSTICS has exceeded all previous sales for a new product with more than 1000 KUDO boxes being sold worldwide since its introduction in March 2005.
The KUDO system will secure the continuity of the unbroken chain of L-ACOUSTICS success' in many ways.
Read the complete Press Release from L-Acoustics [pdf 295kb]
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CON-SOL debut L-ACOUSTICS MTD System on the Gold Coast
Gold Coast Australia - CON-SOL have recently added to their audio rental inventory several L-ACOUSTICS MTD series speaker systems.These turnkey systems comprise of multiple MTD115b,MTD108a coaxial enclosures and SB118 sub-bass all powered by LA17a and LA24a amplifiers, including controllers and rigging hardware.
CON-SOL are based in Ashmore QLD and provide audio/lighting//staging/AV equipment for both local and interstate conventions/corporate events and will now be the first company able to supply L-ACOUSTICS speaker systems for rental on the Gold Coast. Speaking about the purchase Bill Karaitiana, Managing Director of CON-SOL, said:
"We had been looking to upgrade our speaker systems for some time and after our sound operators and myself recently evaluated several manufacturers systems we decided to purchase L-ACOUSTICS MTD systems. We were impressed with the remarkable power, pattern control and near field response of all the L-ACOUSTICS products in particular the gain before feedback when using lectern and lapel microphones. Our new systems are very flexible which enables us to upgrade all our FOH speaker systems and have the ability to also offer MTD monitor systems.. CON-SOL is now able to provide our corporate clients with state-of-the-art audio technology along with a team of professional staff trained in it's operation. "
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Christopher Holder on Kudo
An L-ACOUSTICS line source array anyone can buy? Christopher Holder takes a number and gets in line.
Read the complete Press Release from L-Acoustics [pdf 324kb]
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Novatech select L-ACOUSTICS & KUDO
Adelaide Australia - Novatech Production Services recently upgraded their audio rental inventory with the purchase of an L-ACOUSTICS KUDO line source array.This system will comprise of (12) KUDO elements, (8) SB218 sub-bass along with a complete active monitor system including (12) 115XTHiQ floor monitors and (4) dV-SUB sub-bass . All powered by (24) LA48a amplifiers.
Novatech Production Services provide audio/lighting/staging equipment for both local and interstate productions/events and will now be the first company able to supply L-ACOUSTICS new KUDO 'line source' array system for rental in Adelaide.
Speaking about the purchase Leko Novakovic, Managing Director of Novatech Production Services, said:
" My brother and business partner Milenko recently attended a comprehensive listening demonstration of the entire L-ACOUSTICS range and we were impressed with the remarkable power, pattern control and near field response of all the L-ACOUSTICS products. We decided then to place an initial order for a (12) element KUDO system as well as upgrading our monitor system with the 115XTHIQ's.
Novatech services a diverse market sector and we wanted to be able to provide our customers with the latest state-of-the-art audio technology along with professional staff trained in it's operation.
At the same time a major factor is having a flexible system that would be suitable for Touring, Corporate, and Special events. L-ACOUSTICS offers us a solution for all these applications. "
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Norwest Productions purchases KUDO
After recent evaluation and listening tests held at the MCG in Melbourne. Norwest Productions has decided to purchase KUDO - the latest line source array from L-ACOUSTICS. This system will comprise of (48) KUDO speaker elements and associated rigging hardware.
Norwest Productions have a well earned reputation for providing quality audio equipment and technical services for high profile events such as the 2000 / 2004 Olympic Games Opening & Closing Ceremonies, Rugby World Cup 2003 and recently the Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
Speaking about the purchase Chris Kennedy, owner of Norwest Productions, said: "Even before it's official release at AES in San Francisco last year we had been very interested in KUDO and since listening to the system perform in real world conditions in Melbourne we're convinced that KUDO is the right choice for Norwest's applications. With the addition of KUDO to our rental inventory we now have a very flexible system that can be used one day in a corporate application such as a hotel ballroom or the next day at a major outdoor event such as the Olympic Games "
KUDO is a new generation medium format 'line source array' and marks a significant evolution in L-ACOUSTICS pioneering Wavefront Sculpture Technology (WST).
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Dream Centre Church installs L-ACOUSTICS speaker system
The Dream Centre Christian Church at Carrara, Queensland, recently purchased L-ACOUSTICS XT & MTD coaxial speaker systems which were installed and commissioned by Dave Williams Sound Advice from the Gold Coast.
Technical Director Michael Hickey says " When the decision was made to proceed with a PA upgrade for the Main Auditorium a simple brief was issued to source a system that will produce a warm, rich sound that is clear, crisp and consistent and distribute it evenly throughout the expanse of the 2000 seat auditorium.
After extensive research, many A, B and even C comparisons, everyone unanimously agreed the search was over when the L-ACOUSTICS system was introduced to us for the first time. Intelligibility of the spoken word and live music plays a vital role in the worship services at the Dream Centre. The vocals are now more defined, instruments are transparently reproduced and more musical. We have also gained greater volume in the room resulting in a more vibrant, dynamic atmosphere without the harshness. This now means that those located in the back of the auditorium can enjoy and feel a part of the event as much as those up the front.
The Dream Centre Complex is used as a multi-functional facility hosting events ranging from small and large corporate functions, theatrical productions to touring band concerts as well as regular Sunday church services. This diversity places a high demand on the PA to deliver appropriately under these varied environments and applications. The L-ACOUSTICS system far surpasses our expectations in every way."
System Details
- 4 x 115XT
- 2 x MTD108a
- 4 x SB118
- 1 x LA17a
- 3 x LA48a
Supplied and Installed by: Dave Williams Sound Advice
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L-ACOUSTICS Launches KUDO
New Generation of Line Source Array Systems
L-ACOUSTICS® KUDO is a new generation of line source array offering far more flexibility and possibilities than any other line array to date. KUDO marks a significant evolution in L-ACOUSTICS pioneering Wavefront Sculpture Technology® (WST) since WST can now be performed in both vertical and horizontal planes.
Two patented DOSC waveguides are incorporated in KUDO, allowing WST to be performed either vertically or horizontally. In parallel, coverage pattern adjustment is available in the perpendicular plane using patent-pending K-Louver technology. Mechanically-adjustable K-Louvers provide directivity control for the mid/high section and allow KUDO to be reconfigured with four different coverage pattern settings.
APPLICATIONS
L-ACOUSTICS KUDO is primarily intended for end users such as regional sound companies for touring or corporate applications and for high-performance permanent installation in theatres, concert halls, houses of worship, sports facilities, clubs, congress centers, hotel ballrooms, theme parks or arenas. As a full range 3-way system, KUDO can be used for corporate, classical or theatrical sound reinforcement without subwoofers due to its exceptional low end performance. For touring applications, the addition of L-ACOUSTICS subwoofers is recommended. A complete turnkey system is available consisting of KUDO enclosures, dedicated rigging, L-ACOUSTICS subwoofers, OEM factory presets for approved digital signal processors, turnkey power amplifier racks and associated loudspeaker plus signal distribution paneling and cables.All elements of the KUDO system have been selected for their quality and durability. And there is a strong emphasis placed on complementary technical support and training.
Read more at www.l-acoustics.com
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Mercury Lounge updates with L-ACOUSTICS
The Mercury Lounge in the Crown Casino Melbourne recently purchased L-ACOUSTICS speaker systems for the newly refurbished'Spy Bar'.
The MTD coaxial speaker systems were installed and commissioned by Sherrit Audio Services from Melbourne.
Since the completion of the installation the Mercury Lounge has received a great response and rave reviews from both patrons and the in-house / guest DJ's.
Resident DJ in the Mercury Lounge, Darren Glen, says "as DJ the sound system that I have to use is one of my most important working tools. They have excelled with their new installation of the L-ACOUSTICS system. It is certainly one of the best sound systems I have used and is of international standard."
General Manager Michael Mathieson says, " This L-ACOUSTICS system would have to be the best small room setup I have ever heard. The installation met our specifications perfectly. We wanted it to be balanced so staff could hear customers without the usual shouting that goes into ordering a drink in a nightclub. It still had to be loud enough to block out our main room because we weren't using doors or walls to separate the two rooms. We wanted a room to be filled with the cleanest sound and no apparent main speaker source. There is still plenty of grunt when needed, but always evenly spread throughout the room. What a great system. "
The MERCURY LOUNGE is located on the 3rd floor of the Crown Complex, 8 Whiteman Street, Southbank.
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AudioTechnology magazine Reviews MTD108a
Writing in Audio Technology Trevor Cronin had this to say about the L-ACOUSTICS MTD108a
" ...easy to configure, amazingly lightweight and sounds tremendous. It's hard to believe the output capabilities of these speakers when you look at their dimensions - the level they produce is just sensational. This system is loud, clear and is of studio monitor quality. "
Read the complete article (PDF - 67K)