It also establishes the problematic frequency so that adjustments can be made. The system offers a unique feature of diagnosing off-site which sound system at a multi-stage event is reaching a problematic level. MeTrao provides audio professionals and event organisers with a quick and easy way to measure and observe increasingly strict sound level regulations for live event environments. Promoters, sound engineers and ultimately audiences are going to love this device.’ This allows for a much more relaxed approach to staying within the licensing limits of the event, but still delivering maximum enjoyment to the paying audience.
‘MeTrao finally gives us that, including trackable third-octave analysis of the problem frequencies and even filtering out crowd noise.
‘From my experience, as both sound engineer and sound supplier, one of the most frustrating things has been wanting to have real-time information about the actual impact of our stage on the perimeter levels,’ Oliver says. To support the UK venture, Vanguardia has recruited sound engineer Roly Oliver into the post of Head of Live Business, with a focus on the distribution of MeTrao to rental companies, consultants and temporary and permanent installations. Event has also assigned Istanbul-based Elit sole rights for Turkey, with audiovisual design and distribution specialist Zap SA to cover Switzerland. Vanguardia named UK distributor for MeTraoĪcoustic and audio specialist Event Acoustics has appointed Vanguardia Consulting as UK distributor for the MeTrao intelligent network audio measurement system. Van De Sfroos’ appearance on the San Siro stage represented the highlight of a 20-year career. This resulted in uniform sound coverage, delivering the same image to all of the fans. The subs were arranged in 12 stacks of three MLX in line source configuration – spaced from 0.7m and with incremental delays for a 170° dispersion.
‘With a stage height of 1.90m we centrally located the four Martin Audio MLD front fills on the MLX line source, along with a configuration of 3+3 Martin Audio W8LM as out fill and two separate W8LM,’ he continued. The three profiles had been realised with the same type of rigging and degree of array incline, so that any projection could be implemented as easily as possible. When the decision to open the second ring was taken on show day I opted for a partial cover.’
For this reason, I developed three different projections in Display 2.2 one was covering only the first ring, the second was a partial ring cover and finally a full coverage of the second ring. Sound engineer Paolo ‘Red’ Talami, All Access PA manager, explains the choice of system configuration: ‘The attendance was estimated between 20,000 and 25,000 people and it was not decided until the last moment whether to open the second ring of the stadium. For side fill, All Access added a further 11 MLA on each flank, while front fills were made up of four MLD Downfills and eight Martin Audio W8LM Mini Line Array.įor the musicians, 12 Martin Audio LE2100 and six LE1200 floor monitors were provided for reference sound, while stage fill comprised eight Martin Audio W8LM and four WS218X subs. The hangs comprised no fewer than 22 MLA and an MLD Downfill on each side of the stage, underpinned by 36 MLX subs. The sound reinforcement was provided by Martin Audio partner All Access, who fielded an MLA system. More than 20,000 people attended, to be entertained in a language very difficult to understand for anyone not from that area of Northern Italy. Italian singer/songwriter Davide Van De Sfroos has brought stories spoken in the laghèe dialect (spoken in the northern areas of Lecco and Como) to one of the most important stages in Italy – the San Siro in Milan. Van De Sfroos takes to San Siro with Martin Audio