Adlib's Richy Nicholson (FOH) and Marc Peers (monitors) are working closely with band engineers Steve Revitte and Mary Alafetich.
The main PA consists of JBL VerTec 4889 elements spec'd by Revitte. They are carrying 20 in total, which are fitted as appropriate into each venue depending on weight loadings and available space, utilising assorted methods - flown, ground stacked and combinations of the two. For in-fills, out-fills and foot-fills, they're using a combination of Adlib FD2 and AA122 cabinets.
The main system is primarily powered by Camco Vortex 6 amps, with Crown IT 8000s for the subs and fills, and Adlib's proprietary switching system linking all the racks and providing a flexible, fast solution for line switching.
Adlib is supplying a DigiDesign D-Show Venue and Revitte uses Bomb Factory plug ins to simulate a selection of valve compressors and Line 6 delays amongst other plug-ins. They are also recording the show each night.
Monitor engineer Mary Alafetich spec'd the Soundcraft Vi6 console for monitors, which is running eight mixes from 36 inputs with no outboard effects. It's the first time Marc Peers has babysat a Vi6 on tour, and he remarks that it's proved quick and intuitive.
In addition to the 12 Adlib MP3 wedges there's an Adlib drum sub, and all of these are run by the new Lab.gruppen PLMs. Keyboard player Felix Martin also has a set of his own in-ear monitors and a small mixer.
(Jim Evans)
