Beijing’s 1919LIVEHOUSE Becomes China’s First L-ISA Concert Venue Beijing’s 1919LIVEHOUSE Becomes China’s First L-ISA Concert Venue...
L-ISA configuration of L-Acoustics A Series and X Series in 1000-capacity live performance venue opens new creative possibilities for China’s thriving music scene
BEIJING, China – July 2025 — In Beijing’s 2049 Cultural and Creative Park, 1919LIVEHOUSE has become a vital destination for China’s vibrant live music scene. The 500-acre park, featuring artist lounges, music stores, exclusive music spaces, and hospitality areas, creates an urban cultural service space through a multidimensional music ecosystem. Now, the venue’s 1000-capacity performance space is setting a new standard for immersive audio experiences, becoming the first concert venue in China to feature L-ISA immersive hyperreal sound technology.
L-ISA Technology Elevates China’s Live Music Experience
1919LIVEHOUSE is a magnet for music lovers and a vital platform for both established and emerging artists. This spring, the venue took a bold step forward by upgrading its 2024-installed L-Acoustics Kara professional sound system to L-ISA immersive audio technology, working with L-Acoustics Certified Provider Distributor Rightway Audio Consultants (RAC) to create something unprecedented in China’s concert landscape.
“China has an incredibly dynamic and creative music scene, with artists constantly pushing boundaries and exploring new forms of expression,” explains Hu Hu, Founder of 1919LIVEHOUSE. “By introducing L-ISA, we’re giving these artists a completely new canvas to work with—one that transforms how audiences experience live music.”
The upgrade positions 1919LIVEHOUSE as a unique concert space that is also a creative laboratory where artists can experiment with spatial audio design, offering audiences something they simply cannot experience anywhere else in the country.
Technical Innovation Meets Artistic Vision
The permanent L-ISA configuration comprises a scene system of five hangs of three A15 Focus and one A15 Wide each, complemented by four KS28 and four SB18 subwoofers for extended low-frequency response. A surround system consists of seven X12 boxes, while six X12 boxes make up an overhead system. Front-fill is covered by 10 Kara II enclosures, with rear-fill handled by two X8 speakers. Musicians on stage receive clear foldback from eight X12 monitors. The entire system configuration is powered by a combination of LA7.16i, LA12X and LA4X amplified controllers.
Unlike traditional stereo systems that create sound “in front of you,” L-ISA technology places listeners “inside the music,” with full 360-degree immersion including overhead space. This creates unprecedented opportunities for artists to design truly three-dimensional sonic experiences.
Artists Embrace New Creative Possibilities
The venue’s inaugural L-ISA performance in May featured established local bands More Feel and Electric Cherry, who demonstrated the technology’s creative potential by reimagining their familiar melodies through innovative spatial audio arrangements.
More Feel’s composer and producer Ouyang Xuntao, who had previously experienced L-ISA at a Re-TROS concert in Nanjing, approached the 1919LIVEHOUSE performance with what he calls an “immersive audio mindset.” For the show, he designed a completely new intro utilizing L-ISA’s capabilities to create dreamlike soundscapes, with surround-sweeping percussion immediately drawing audiences into a three-dimensional audio environment.
“I’ve had so many ideas on how to demonstrate concepts from recorded songs in a live setting, but I struggled to find a sound system that could truly match them,” explains Ouyang. “L-ISA gives us the tools to place atmospheric elements around and above the audience, transforming linear movement into true 3D envelopment.”
L-ISA mixing engineer Li Zitao worked closely with the artists to realize their spatial audio vision, first setting up a 5.0 surround system in their studio for pre-mixing, then moving to RAC’s L-ISA showroom for further adjustments before final tuning during rehearsals at the venue.
“Every track sounded remarkably clearer through L-ISA as compared to stereo, with incredibly precise positioning,” notes Li. “This precision opens up creative possibilities that simply don’t exist in traditional mixing.”
L-ISA Sets a New Standard for Live Music
The success of the inaugural L-ISA performances has already generated significant word-of-mouth across Beijing’s music community, positioning 1919LIVEHOUSE as the destination for artists seeking to offer something truly unique to their audiences.
Guest drummer Wang Yu, who performed at the opening night, observed how the technology enhanced rather than overshadowed musical performance: “While other sonic elements swirl around and overhead, the drums keep the rhythmic foundation solid. It’s a completely new way to think about live performance.”
A Hub for Creative Innovation
Currently, 1919LIVEHOUSE is the only live music venue in China equipped with both stereo and 360-degree L-ISA immersive audio capabilities. Through various L-ISA operational modes, the venue can accommodate traditional stereo performances while also offering artists the opportunity to create completely immersive experiences—even transforming the space into different acoustic environments using L-ISA’s built-in Room Engine.
This dual capability ensures that 1919LIVEHOUSE can serve the full spectrum of China’s diverse music scene, from intimate acoustic performances to groundbreaking immersive audio experiences that push the boundaries of live entertainment.
As China’s music scene continues to evolve and expand, venues like 1919 Livehouse are providing the infrastructure and creative tools necessary for artists to explore new frontiers in live performance. As More Feel’s Ouyang Xuntao puts it: “I think if sound truly can transcend time and expand space, then L-ISA is the perfect container for live music performances.”
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