Global Action Sports, who have the worldwide rights to create the Nitro Circus show, had already worked with George Gorga when he was sound designer for Crusty Demons. For this show, they commissioned him to create a soundtrack as well as design and operate the audio system.
"With Nitro Circus we were able to build the show from scratch, trying to retain elements from the television show whilst creating an exciting live show," said Gorga. "It's sort of scripted but can be very unpredictable."
For the outdoor Nitro Circus Live shows Gorga opted for a JBL VerTec PA system ground stacked and pointing up into the grandstands. There were 10 ground stacks consisting of three JBL 4889 Vertec and two JPS single 18" subs each, then two ground stacks of four JBL 4888 VerTec and two JPS single 18" subs.
"You can get great level and coverage out of these clusters especially outdoors," commented Gorga. "They're also pretty hardy outdoors. I use this set up every year for the NRL Grand Final at ANZ Stadium and it just works really well. It's a good sounding box and works well with this type of show where you have motor bikes and commentary on top of the soundtrack."
Gorga will travel with Nitro Circus Live to their next gig at the MGM in Las Vegas followed by a US tour.
(Jim Evans)
