Event organisers Twisted Entertainment called in Mumbai-based company Sound & Light Professionals to design and install the sound solution for the EVC. The team was faced with the challenge of ensuring powerful yet clear sound for the fans at the Main and Trance stages, which faced each other at right angles. After studying the venue's particular set-up SNL Pro opted to design a sound system based on D.A.S. Aero 50 line array systems on all three stages.
Sixteen of these powered line arrays were rolled out on the Main stage, flown in two groups on opposite sides of the stage. These systems were augmented by 12 D.A.S. LX-218 high-performance subwoofers; alongside the Aero 50s these subs are perfect for dance music, providing powerful bass, warm mids and crisp highs. The "down in front" fans were guaranteed clear sound with six D.A.S. Aero 12A two-way line arrays, and D.A.S. Avant 12A s were matched with another pair of LX-218 subs for the DJ booth.
The set-up at the Trance/Techno stage was similar: 12 D.A.S. Aero 50s line arrays were flown and thumping bass was provided by 12 D.A.S. LX-218 subwoofers. Two Aero 12As handled centre-fill duties while another eight Aero 12A's combined with two LX-218 subs were brought in for DJ-fills. The same PA and amplifier configuration was used on the wider Live stage but with the addition of two extra Aero 12As for centre-fill to guarantee coverage for the entire audience area.
The SNL Pro team performed extensive sound checks before the festival, changing parameters to limit the unwanted crossover of audio between the venues. The Aero 50s's short, medium and long throw options make it possible to adapt individual boxes within the arrays to limit how far sound travels. The arrays were also angled away from each other and the PA lowered even further to focus the sound onto each of the individual audience areas.
(Jim Evans)
