{"id":113859,"date":"2024-02-08T17:57:04","date_gmt":"2024-02-08T16:57:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.l-acoustics.com\/?post_type=press-release&p=113859"},"modified":"2024-05-08T16:23:43","modified_gmt":"2024-05-08T14:23:43","slug":"ice-cube-makes-uk-and-ireland-return-with-adlib-and-l-acoustics-k-series","status":"publish","type":"press-release","link":"https:\/\/www.l-acoustics.com\/fr\/press-releases\/ice-cube-makes-uk-and-ireland-return-with-adlib-and-l-acoustics-k-series\/","title":{"rendered":"Ice Cube Makes UK and Ireland Return with Adlib and L-Acoustics K Series"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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UK & IRELAND \u2013 February 2024 <\/strong>\u2013 Ice Cube, one of hip-hop\u2019s most enduring and influential figures, recently made his long-awaited live return to the UK and Ireland, performing a run of six live shows with an L-Acoustics K Series rig supplied by UK production specialist, Adlib.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over the past three decades, Ice Cube has transformed from an American rapper in the 1980s as a member of the ground-breaking group N.W.A., with which he was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2016. Known for his sharp lyrical skills and powerful storytelling, choosing a concert sound system to keep up with Ice Cube\u2019s specific style is required when he enters the live arena.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For his return to the UK and Ireland, promoter TEG Live Europe selected Adlib to provide full technical production for the six shows. It was the first time Adlib had worked with the artist, and to ensure the sound at these shows delivered a fittingly powerful punch, an L-Acoustics K Series rig was specified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ice Cube made his return to live shows in the UK and Ireland with L-Acoustics K Series<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Ice Cube’s return also marked his first time working with Adlib<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Adlib deployed a system made up of two main hangs, each side consisting of 12 K1<\/a> and up to 6 K2<\/a> down. A total of 36 KS28<\/a> were used, ten boxes were flown behind, and eight were groundstacked below each main array. Four KARA II<\/a> and four A15 Wide<\/a> were used in combination for the front fill system. The entire system was run via Milan-AVB across 46 LA12X<\/a> amplified controllers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cK Series is renowned for its consistent frequency response across various venue configurations,\u201d says Jay Petch, Adlib Account Manager, explaining the key factors in the design and placement of the system. \u201cThe challenge with this show was delivering this consistency down as low as 30Hz for all audience members. The primary low-end frequency in a couple of the songs is a sustained 32Hz!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ensuring the sub design could reinforce Ice Cube\u2019s bass-heavy repertoire was essential. \u201cThe artist didn\u2019t request cardioid, and with ten flown KS28 per side, we had a line of subs almost as long as the main K1 hang,\u201d explains Petch. \u201cFlying the subs ensured even low-end coverage around the arena while also meeting the sub-requirements of the show, right to the furthest and highest seats. The ground sub was predominantly used to cover the first 20 meters of audience and was configured as a broadside array.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Petch adds, \u201cAs new suppliers to Ice Cube and his team, we wanted to reinforce the fact that they were in safe hands with one of the most trusted and recognized brands in the industry, which is why L-Acoustics was chosen for this project.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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 L-Acoustics K1 and K2 provided powerful sound for Ice Cube\u2019s UK and Ireland run of shows<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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TEG Live Europe was selected as the full technical production supplier for Ice Cube’s run of shows in the UK and Ireland<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Also crucial to the tour’s success was L-Acoustics Soundvision software, which enabled the team to create the perfect design for each venue. \u201cIn the pre-tour design stage, Soundvision was important in previewing the necessary box counts to cover the largest deployments of the tour in London and Manchester,\u201d system tech Dave Cartwright elaborated. \u201cBeyond this, Soundvision was invaluable in getting the sub design correct before even leaving my desk, let alone flying anything on the first date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAdlib holds extensive room data for all venues on this tour, and we used this to design a standard system for the tour, changing side hang locations slightly depending on the venue.  We ensured the IMAGs and K2 side hangs, which were in close proximity, were working together and not against each other, making minor changes to the rigging plots to ensure this was the case. Without Soundvision, these adjustments would not have been so apparent.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI built a base room file, including the stage and IMAGs, and a base speaker file.  Daily, while on the road, I could import this into Adlib\u2019s room file and then quickly set trim heights, adjust box counts, and refine the design. The Autosolvers in Soundvision help accomplish this rapidly,\u201d continues Cartwright. \u201cThis also ensured that what I imported into LA Network Manager was consistent and worked efficiently with how the LA12X were prepared and deployed for the tour.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While this may have been the first time Ice Cube has taken to the road with Adlib, his experience with the supplier and the L-Acoustics system it provided suggests it\u2019s unlikely to be the last.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ice Cube\u2019s UK and Ireland tour, supported by L-Acoustics K1 and K2 from Adlib<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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L-Acoustics KS28 subwoofers provided plenty of low-end extension for Ice Cube\u2019s UK and Ireland shows<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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