A four-time Grammy and 24 -time Latin Grammy-winning singer, musician and composer, Alejandro Sanz is currentlty out with ten supporting musicians on his En Vivo tour, delivering a mix of pop infused with hints of flamenco, rock, funk, jazz, ballads and R&B.
At Miami’s Kaseya Center – home to the NBA’s Miami Heat and a notable concert venue for many of the biggest acts that travel to South Florida – attendees not only relished the Spanish superstar’s performance but also witnessed the debut of the new DAS Audio ARA series loudspeakers ystem in action.
‘Compared to the Aero series equipment we’ve used before, this new is a tremendous leap forward,’ says Fernando Diaz, Alejandro Sanz’s FOH engineer. ‘I’m convinced that the ARA series will soon set a global standard.’
Dynamic Productions provided the audio package, which comprised an LR array of 14 Lara-80 with an additional two Lara-100 elements as downfill, and accompanied by 18 Lara-Subs. A further 18 Sara-100 systems were used as front fill, spread across the stage.
‘The challenge was significant,’ Diaz says. ‘We toured the US with top-tier equipment and had the chance to use Lara and Sara for the first time in such an iconic venue and for a historic sold-out show. Despite set-up setbacks that left us with little time for adjustments, within just 30 minutes, the system was operating flawlessly. I was struck by the sound quality, the clarity of the vocals, and how easily I could adapt my mix to the venue thanks to the equipment’s flexibility and power.’
DAS Audio’s Alma software provided control and monitoring of every device in the system, eliciting further praise from Diaz…
‘Alma was another delightful discovery. It’s efficient, intuitive, and extremely effective. With DASAim, DAS Audio’s directivity control solution, beam setup and optimisation become quick, efficient, and straightforward, making SPL optimization smoother than ever. It’s a point of pride to see DAS Audio attain this level of excellence.’
Chris Gonzalez, Systems Technician for Dynamic Productions, has tested the new Lara system in various venues, from small to large. ‘After setting up for Alejandro Sanz’s Miami tour stop, I was pleasantly surprised by the system’s quick installation and setup,’ he reports. ‘What was even more striking was the clarity and warmth it delivered, even with minimal adjustments, leaving ample room for the mix to breathe.’
‘The new Lara system truly exceeded our expectations,’ confirms Systems Engineer, Dani Cristobal. ‘The set up was fast and straightforward, and the control Alma offers over the system is truly remarkable. The system’s sound itself was even more impressive. We handled a massive show, with numerous inputs: from strings and brass, multiple keyboards, and of course, multiple vocals. Everything sounded warm and crisp, with no rough edges or distortions. It’s genuinely an astonishing sounding system.’
‘Miami holds a unique place in Alejandro’s heart, and achieving a sold-out show at the Kaseya Center underscores that bond,’ adds Borja Gonzalez, Alejandro Sanz’s manager. ‘Even though it was risky changing the sound system for such a significant concert, the quality DAS Audio delivered exceeded our hopes. We’ve received praises from all corners, and we commend DAS for this innovative system.’
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