A busy 2018 touring schedule with tour-mates Chicago saw REO Speedwagon perform at the Star of the Desert Arena in Primm, Nevada, using a Vue Audiotechnik al-Class line array system supplied by HAS Productions.
The system took full advantage of Vue’s Continuous Source Topology (CST), which allows different al-Class array elements to be combined for optimal coverage, without the disruptions associated with more conventional mixed element arrays.
For the REO Speedwagon show, left and right CST clusters included eight, large-format al-12 elements above four medium-format al-8 elements, providing down fill. Side fill came courtesy of two al-4 arrays, each consisting of eight subcompact al-4 elements each. A total of ten VueDrive V6 series and two V4 series system engines delivered power for the arrays, while VueDrive DSP ensured easy set-up and deployment of the unique CST combo array.
For low frequency support, HAS matched the array with 12 hs-221 ACM subwoofers spanning the front of the stage. Sound-Image monitors and a pair of DiGiCo SD12 consoles completed the system.
‘The Vue line arrays always amaze me with their configurability and headroom,’ comments HAS CEO, Larry Hall. ‘REO’s FOH engineer was very impressed, like so many engineers who get their first chance to mix on a Vue rig when they come through this venue. After the show, it goes straight to their rider.’
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