Playing to an average audience of 15,000, Oeckel was using the system in an arena configuration consisting of 24 K1 units with 12 K1 subs, 24 Kudo boxes plus 24 SB28 and 16 SB218 subwoofers.
"This provided high SPLs in all audience positions and a balanced frequency response," he says. "We were getting an SPL of 110dB at FOH and 103dB at the back row, with the same clear sound. It has brilliant rigging and quick handling, and its exact acoustic imaging provides a good starting point from the beginning. We've been getting a great response from all the engineers I've worked with."
Oeckel also worked extensively with L-Acoustics' proprietary acoustic design software, Soundvision, which he describes as "the most important design and simulation tool available".
The Rammstein tour made good use of the L-Acoustics Rental Network across Europe to provide consistent systems in every location. Black Box Music was the main PA and lighting supplier, with supplementary components provided by Rental Network agents as required.
(Jim Evans)
