{"id":829848,"date":"2025-07-28T13:51:30","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T11:51:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.l-acoustics.com\/?post_type=press-release&p=829848"},"modified":"2025-07-28T13:51:31","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T11:51:31","slug":"l-acoustics-l-series-concert-sound-system-addresses-sound-control-challenges-at-forest-hills-stadium","status":"publish","type":"press-release","link":"https:\/\/www.l-acoustics.com\/fr\/press-releases\/l-acoustics-l-series-concert-sound-system-addresses-sound-control-challenges-at-forest-hills-stadium\/","title":{"rendered":"L-Acoustics L Series Concert Sound System Addresses Sound Control Challenges at Forest Hills Stadium"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The L2 and L2D concert sound system \u2019s precision design keeps sound coverage laser-focused on the seats at this venerable NYC venue<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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NEW YORK CITY \u2013 July 2025 \u2013<\/strong> One person\u2019s music is another person\u2019s noise, and that dynamic has been playing out ever since guitars were plugged into amplifiers. However, as more venues in densely populated urban settings embrace live music, the conversation around balancing live events and community has become increasingly important \u2013 and increasingly rewarding when done thoughtfully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leading this charge is the venerable Forest Hills Stadium in NYC\u2019s Queens borough. The venue is regularly home to the US Tennis Open but has also long been a major stop for music during the touring season \u2013 including when it hosted The Monkees with opening act Jimi Hendrix back in 1967. Like many urban venues, it has navigated the ongoing conversation with local residents about balancing powerful live sound with neighborhood comfort. However, the music is a lot sweeter this year now that Forest Hills Stadium has installed, on a semi-permanent basis, an L-Acoustics L Series concert sound system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Phish performing on Forest Hills Stadium\u2019s new L-Acoustics L Series arrays supplied by Firehouse Productions\u00a0(photo credit: Alive Coverage)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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L-Acoustics KS28 subs topped with Kara II front-fills line the face of the stage at NYC\u2019s Forest Hills Stadium\u00a0(photo credit: Alive Coverage)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Provided and managed by Firehouse Productions, the longtime AV vendor for the venue, the new system comprises main arrays of two L2<\/a> over a single L2D<\/a> per side, each flanked by an out-fill hang of one L2D. Fill sound is supplied by 20 Kara II<\/a> loudspeakers, with plenty of controlled low end from 16 KS28<\/a> subs, and the entire setup is powered by four LA7.16<\/a> and three LA12X<\/a> amplified controllers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The results are clear: off-site sound levels are measuring 10 to 15dB lower than last year\u2019s system. Tim Fraleigh, Firehouse Productions\u2019 system engineer onsite for the season, credits the dramatic improvement to a recommendation from legendary live-sound guru Dave Rat. Rat suggested the L Series would offer the same sonic quality as the K2<\/a> system deployed in past years, but in a more compact form factor with even greater sound control. \u201cIt was a good call and quite an accomplishment,\u201d says Fraleigh, referring to the off-site measurement improvement. \u201cGreat sound makes for good neighbors.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cThere\u2019s something about the L Series that makes you feel they\u2019re not there, that you\u2019re connecting directly with the music,\u201d says PM Bryan Berge\u00a0(photo credit: Alive Coverage)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The new L2\/L2D deployment has reduced off-site SPLs by 10 to 15dB from last year, helping the venue be a \u201cgood neighbor\u201d\u00a0(photo credit: Alive Coverage)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

He attributes the improvement to the L2\u2019s innate cardioid design, as well as L-Acoustics Soundvision software, which predicted the sonic boundaries with great accuracy. And L2 achieved the main goal of mitigating sound leakage while also improving sight lines, thanks to its compact size. \u201cIt\u2019s one of those things where when you first put it up in the air and you step back from it, you\u2019re kind of like, \u2018wow, is this really going to do it?\u2019\u201d he says. \u201cAnd then you turn it on and it\u2019s pretty amazing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steve Gordon, Account Manager at Firehouse Productions, comes to his role after years on the road as a touring production manager, and he says what Forest Hills Stadium and its neighbors had been experiencing is a universal problem for touring music. \u201cWe always used to ask, \u2018why are we trying to do a rock show in a place where you can\u2019t make noise?\u2019\u201d he muses. \u201cBut that\u2019s the nature of the issue. It\u2019s challenging for everyone: the engineers, the audience, and the artists because the whole experience changes. And I\u2019ve run into it all over the world. Gordon points out, though, that the L2\u2019s \u201ccohesiveness\u201d is key to making it the right solution for Forest Hills Stadium\u2019s situation. \u201cOne of the great things about L Series is that it doesn\u2019t have to be run loud to be impactful. That really helps keep the levels under control.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The sleek and compact form factor of the L Series arrays truly belie their impressive performance\u00a0(photo credit: Brian Kwon)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cOne of the great things about L Series is that it doesn\u2019t have to be run loud to be impactful,\u201d says Firehouse Productions\u2019 Steve Gordon\u00a0(photo credit: Brian Kwon)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fraleigh confirms that, adding, \u201cAs an FOH mixer, you don\u2019t feel the same need to turn it up to get impact. That\u2019s really helped make it more manageable this season.\u201d That certainly applied to EDM-influenced indie rockers Bloc Party, the first show in a five-month-long season that will also include performances by Shawn Mendes, the Black Keys, Phish, Mumford & Sons, and Alabama Shakes. \u201cEven the low end stays comfortably within the guidelines,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s exactly what Bryan Berge, Production Manager for Function of Gravity, the production management company for the venue, discovered when standing out in the street during the season\u2019s first show. \u201cPeople were saying, \u2018that\u2019s all there is?\u2019\u201d He recalls happily. Brought on to consult on the noise-mitigation issue, Berge says the L2 made a huge difference, with a distinct lowering of measured sound levels without any attenuation of perceived impact, even with the tightened metrics in place this season. In addition, he says, the L2 offers a more encompassing, less directional listening experience, one that deepens fan engagement with the music. \u201cWhen you see production elements like speakers, it tends to subconsciously take you out of the moment,\u201d he explains. \u201cBut there\u2019s something about the L Series \u2013 their smaller size, their engineering \u2013 that makes you feel they\u2019re not there, that you\u2019re connecting directly with the music. That\u2019s a very satisfying experience.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dr. Dog performing at Forest Hills Stadium using L-Acoustics X15 HiQ wedges for stage monitoring\u00a0(photo credit: Brian Kwon)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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EDM duo JOY (Anonymous) using L-Acoustics \u201cTexas headphones\u201d \u2013 three Kara II over a single SB18 per side \u2013 as DJ booth monitors\u00a0(photo credit: Mike Kim)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

After initially being denied a permit for this year\u2019s shows, concertgoers are celebrating now that the city cleared the way for the show to go on at the storied venue after an agreement between stakeholders let the permits go through. Much of that is a result of the implementation of the new L-Acoustics L Series concert sound system, which will assure that the music will stay exactly where it needs to be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur goal at Forest Hills Stadium has always been to create unforgettable moments for our fans, and with the L-Acoustics L Series system, we\u2019re doing just that,\u201d confirms Jason Brandt, General Manager for the iconic outdoor venue, which is operated by The Bowery Presents. \u201cThis cutting-edge concert sound system technology ensures the music remains immersive within the venue, allowing our audiences to connect with the music on a deeper level, all while being the best possible neighbors to the surrounding community. We\u2019re excited for many more seasons of incredible music.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Forest Hills Stadium\u2019s system for the 2025 season comprises main arrays of two L-Acoustics L2 over a single L2D per side, each flanked by an out-fill hang of one L2D\u00a0(photo credit: Drew Gurian)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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L-Acoustics Kara II loudspeakers are deployed to supply delay and fill coverage\u00a0(photo credit: Drew Gurian)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For details on Forest Hills Stadium\u2019s 2025 concert schedule, visit www.foresthillsstadium.com<\/a>. Firehouse Productions can be found online at w<\/a>ww.firehouseproductions.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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