Siena’s “Concerto per l’Italia” is an annual classical music event that takes place in the city’s iconic ‘Piazza del Campo’ each July.
The open-air setting of the concert it was essential to design a sound system capable of providing coverage. Sound D-Light, a recent addition to L-Acoustics L-ISA Rental Network, were trusted with the responsibility to design and install the sound system. This assignment was facilitated by Sound D-Light’s existing relationship with Sisme, L-Acoustics’ long-standing Certified Provider Distributor in Italy.
The primary objective was to deliver clear sound all along the 333-metre, U-shaped square, not only for the 2,500-seated audience but also for the patrons in nearby bars and restaurants.
The L-ISA immersive sound design called for over 100 Kara II loudspeakers. A Scene system of seven hangs of 12 Kara II was spread above the stage area, with two hangs of four KS28 subwoofers flown in the centre. An additional two hangs of 12 Kara II provided out-fill. Spatial fill was accomplished via seven 12XT coaxial loudspeakers spread across the stage lip and providing immersive sound to the front rows. The system was powered by eight LA-RAKII Milan AVB amplifier racks.
“We achieved an impressive sound image, offering the audience genuine and natural spatial sound,” commented Davide “Red” Battistelli, the FOH Engineer who managed the spatial sound mix via L-ISA Controller, supporting Production Sound Engineer, Giacomo De Caterini during the symphony orchestra performance.
