{"id":10078,"date":"2021-02-23T23:43:00","date_gmt":"2021-02-23T22:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.l-acoustics.com\/?post_type=hot-news&p=10078"},"modified":"2023-01-31T11:31:46","modified_gmt":"2023-01-31T10:31:46","slug":"mexicos-auditorio-nacional-cultivates-its-legacy-with-a-new-l-acoustics-sound-system","status":"publish","type":"press-release","link":"https:\/\/www.l-acoustics.com\/fr\/press-releases\/mexicos-auditorio-nacional-cultivates-its-legacy-with-a-new-l-acoustics-sound-system\/","title":{"rendered":"Mexico\u2019s Auditorio Nacional Cultivates its Legacy with a New L-Acoustics Sound System"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Vari Internacional installs K1\/K2 at Mexico\u2019s most iconic performance centre<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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MEXICO CITY, Mexico \u2013 February 2021 \u2013<\/strong> Widely recognized as one of the best concert venues in the world, Auditorio Nacional\u2019s<\/a> (AN) was built in 1952 as a site for equestrian events. The building is made of riveted iron \u2013 the same technique featured on the Eiffel Tower<\/a> – and has undergone extensive redesigns throughout the years. The Auditorio Nacional is known equally for its intriguing architectural design and for housing the largest pipe organ in Latin America. The venue\u2019s main hall consists of nearly 10,000 seats raised above and around its enormous 23-metre stage, primarily used for national and international music concerts, song, dance and film festivals. Since 2013, the Auditorio Nacional has been ranked top selling venue in the world according to Pollstar Magazine<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lunario, Auditorio Nacional\u2019s alternative stage, seats 1,200 and is used for small and medium-sized events. Both spaces have hosted notable companies such as the Vienna Philharmonic<\/a>, LA Phil<\/a>, English National Ballet<\/a>, Bolshoi Ballet<\/a>, San Francisco Ballet<\/a> and New York Philharmonic<\/a>, Marc Anthony, Alejandro Fern\u00e1ndez, Elton John, Sting, Alan Parsons, Michael Bubl\u00e9 and Harry Styles. The venue has also accommodated renowned events such as two Miss Universe pageants<\/a>, multiple film premiers, and even the 1968 Summer Olympics<\/a> gymnastics competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The entire facility was recently treated to a renovation, which included an L-Acoustics K Series system to replace the original, 12-year-old sound system. \u201cAt Auditorio, we do productions day in and day out,\u201d says Nico Pel\u00e1ez, Auditorio Nacional\u2019s Production Director. \u201cWith some 30 million people attending events here over the past 25 years, we knew it was the time for a major update.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After a detailed venue evaluation, Pel\u00e1ez and the team had identified ten projects within the space, covering improvements in lighting, visuals, audio and internal facilities. The projects were then laid out in order of priority, with audio taking precedence. \u201cAN has always been known for its outstanding acoustic properties, so in order for us to continue with our legacy of being one of the top concert venues in the world, the audio upgrade was given the top slot,\u201d Pel\u00e1ez continues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Four of the world\u2019s top audio brands were invited to participate in the tendering process. To ensure complete objectivity, all companies demonstrated to the AN Board as well as an independent external consultant on the same day. \u201cWe developed a transparent process to give each company an equal opportunity in the bidding process,\u201d explains Pel\u00e1ez. \u201cOur listening committee included 12 people from the venue\u2019s audio and production teams, and each member of the committee used a point system to evaluate the same criteria for each system.\u201dThe points system took into account proven years of experience, audio quality and ability to integrate into Auditorio\u2019s existing workflow. The L-Acoustics K Series<\/a>, integrated by Vari Internacional <\/a>scored the highest points and were awarded the project. \u201cThe Vari Internacional team were very professional and, together with representatives from L-Acoustics, were able to clearly demonstrate the key benefits of the L-Acoustics K1<\/a> system. Two of the key selling points for us was L-Acoustics\u2019 ability to adapt itself to our existing eco-system, as well as its undisputable audio quality. Some of the renowned Mexican and Latin American artists had used K1 at AN, particularly with Luis Miguel performing for 30 nights to over 300,000 people. We had all seen that show and had heard the positive feedback from the audience,\u201d shares Pel\u00e1ez.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Engineer Juan Francisco \u00c1lvarez, Sales Manager at Vari Internacional was honored to have made the selection \u201cFor AN, we felt it wasn\u2019t just a change of brand, it was also an opportunity to improve some of their workflows,\u201d he explains. \u201cL-Acoustics not only fully integrates with the Auditorio\u2019s existing systems, but it is also future-proof, allowing new elements to be deployed and configured with ease as needed.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the main stage configuration, Vari supplied two main hangs of 14 K1 with two K2<\/a> down and 12 K2 per side for outfill. Two hangs of eight K1-SB <\/a>subs are flown behind the K1, with a further two stacks of four KS28<\/a> subs positioned left and right on the stage floor. Front fill is delivered by eight X12 <\/a>placed in front of the stage lip. Two A15<\/a> <\/a>Focus<\/a> and two A15 Wide <\/a>per side provide sidefill for the monitor system. Delays are catered for by two arrays of six Kara(i). The entire system is powered by 39 LA12X<\/a> and seven LA4X<\/a> amplified controllers Four P1<\/a> processors are used for AVB distribution to the amplified controllers. Finally, the stage monitoring package comprises two ARCS Focus and 22 <\/strong>X15<\/a> HiQ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Lunario system comprises two main hangs of six Kara and two SB<\/a>1<\/a>8 <\/a>subs per side, with four <\/strong>SB28<\/a> subs hidden beneath the stage. Twenty short-throw X8<\/a> coaxial enclosures were supplied and used as stage monitors and frontfill as needed, with four A10 Wide <\/a>and four KS21<\/a> <\/a><\/strong>subs for sidefill. Nine LA4X <\/a>and one LA12X <\/a>provide power and control, along with two P1 processors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The entire audio system supports analogue and digital using AVB\/Milan <\/a>protocol to simplify audio and control data distribution and offer guaranteed quality without dropouts in a live sound reinforcement system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWith Auditorio Nacional\u2019s rich history of hosting events of all scales and sizes, we wanted to deliver a sound system that is fully scalable and would truly give justice to this venue\u2019s legacy as one of world\u2019s top concert venues,\u201d says \u00c1lvarez.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cA massive number of activities take place at the Auditorio – in a typical year we can have 265 concerts, use 2,300 tons of equipment, spend over 3 million staff-hours on productions from more than 72,000 technicians, and have audiences of 1.5 million. So all the components within our workflow have to work seamlessly together,\u201d concludes Pel\u00e1ez. \u201cI am proud to say that, together with Vari Internacional, we were on time and on budget in terms of delivering our amazing new L-Acoustics sound system. It not only gives us the ability to work more efficiently but delivers outstanding audio.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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