LiveSpace Leverages EAW In Of -Profile Gala Event In Michigan

Overview

Live Space deployed a sound reinforcement system headed by EAW ADAPTive components in support of a Michigan healthcare organization’s charity gala, serving an audience of more than 2,000 guests in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

The main system included AC6 ADAPTive column loudspeakers and Anna full-range ADAPTive array modules. The setup comprised four arrays of two stacked AC6 columns and twenty-four Anna arrays used as delays, with front fill provided by RSX
89 self-powered loudspeakers. Low end reinforcement came from four Otto ADAPTive subwoofers. The design leveraged ADAPTive technology for precise start/stop coverage and flexible dispersion, including a 360-degree configuration under the stage.

The venue featured a circular layout with reflective surfaces, a large scale, and the need to preserve sightlines without sacrificing sound quality. Resolution software and Dante integration enabled accurate room models, supporting targeted SPL and coverage. The team noted that the audio played a large part in setting the event tone in a space that grew from a 250-person gathering to more than 2,000 attendees.

AJ Sweeney, President at Live Space: “We don’t want it to look the same from year-to-year, but the sound needs to be consistent. This event has evolved from a 250-person gathering to a 2,000-person experience, and the audio plays a large part in setting that tone.”

Austin Burkholder, Lead Audio Engineer at Live Space: “The first time I opened Resolution, it just made sense. It’s rare to find pro audio software that’s both powerful and user-friendly.”

Sweeney adds: “EAW’s ADAPTive technology allowed us to control SPL and coverage with precision. In a big room like this one, where unwanted reflections can occur, directing sound into the audience makes all the difference.”