BOGOR, Indonesia – For Justin Bieber's My World tour performance at the 11,000-capacity Sentul International Convention Center (SICC) near Jakarta, DSS (Don Sistem Suara) Rental Company provided sound reinforcement services including gear from D.A.S. Audio.
"We deployed 32 D.A.S. Audio Aero-38, 3-way, medium format line array elements. These enclosures were flown in four clusters-each with 8 line array elements," noted Donny Hardono, DSS owner. "We had the left and right FOH (front of house) mains, which were augmented by two additional clusters, one cluster each on the extreme sides, or outfills. Due to the specific characteristics of this venue, we used outfield speakers to provide greater horizontal coverage to the width of the venue. This arrangement enabled us to accommodate the right/ left outer wings of the audience."
For the left and right side fills, as well as the center fill, the DSS crew also flew a total of 18 D.A.S. Aero 12A powered, mid-high line array elements. These loudspeakers were arranged in three clusters of six elements each. The crew also used two D.A.S. Audio DSP-4080 4 In / 8 Out processors and one D.A.S. Audio DSP-2060 2 In / 4 Out processor.
"We had plenty of low frequency support for this event as well as an impressive stage monitor setup," Hardono said. "We used a total of 18 D.A.S. LX-218A powered subwoofers. These were ground-stacked with nine enclosures on the left and another nine units on the right. For on-stage monitoring, we placed 12 D.A.S. Avant 12A powered, 2-way enclosures." DSS's system for monitors also included two additional LX218A subwoofers for sidefills, with one enclosure per side.
With a total of seven line array clusters-the four 8-element Aero 38 hangs plus the three 6-element Aero 12A clusters-there was a plenty of sound. This arrangement was a new experience for Bieber's FOH Engineer Gordon Mack, who exclaimed after a walk-around, "We're all ready to rock baby!"
"We've received numerous compliments," Hardono said. "We've received compliments from everyone. The system performed perfectly and the result was one very satisfying concert."
DSS, which has also supported tour performances for Slash and Kylie Minogue, worked with event promoter Berlian Entertainment.
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