"I was extremely impressed with the technical advantages of linear sound reinforcement offered by Meyer Sound's Leo linear large-scale sound reinforcementsystem, but we had been waiting for a more compact version better suited to the Italian market," explains Carlo Volpe, technical director and co-owner of Fox Sound. "Lyon is exactly what we need. It has the performance and versatility ideal for any production, from open-air classical music presentations to jazz festivals and rock concerts. My partners and I are proud to be the first in Italy to supply this new technology."
Fox Sound's purchase comprises 20 Lyon linear line array loudspeakers, eight 1100-LFC low-frequency control elements, a Galileo Callisto loudspeaker management system, and RMServers for the Compass RMS remote monitoring system.
Since delivery, Lyon has been chosen to reinforce the orchestra and chorus of Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia for an outdoor concert in Rome's historic Piazza del Campidoglio, designed by Michelangelo. The system has also supported events such as Festival Mozart and Traffic Festival in Torino, Verde Vento (Green Wind) Festival in Cassino, and the Perdonanza Celestiniana (Celestine Pardon) celebration in L'Aquila.
"After 25 years of providing Meyer Sound technology to the Italian market, it was time to take a major step ahead with Lyon," says Walter Alfonsetti, co-owner of Fox Sound. "Lyon complements our existing range of Meyer Sound products, and will play an important role in the future of our company."
The Lyon system sale was handled by Meyer Sound's Italian distributor, Linear Sound, a division of Eko Music Group.
Located in Poggio Picenze, Fox Sound Service supplies a wide range of event production technology rentals throughout the Italian peninsula. Events served by the company include classical open-air concerts, civic celebrations, corporate presentations, and summer music festivals, including 25 years with the prestigious Pescara International Jazz Festival.
(Jim Evans)
