Meyer Sound News : News Briefs Australia New Zealand 1997

News Briefs Australia New Zealand 1997

Rental company ODC Productions of Brisbane, Australia used their MSL-4 rig in a number of reinforcement projects this summer:

• ODC's managing director Olaf de Ceuster reported that just 8 MSL-4s and 4 PSW-2s provided complete coverage for the over 90,000 people attending Brisbane's second Down By the River Festival. "Amazing! These small PA's handled crowds as large as 6000 on each of the two stages without problems," reported de Ceuster. "We did not anticipate this many people."

Held by the river's edge at Newstead Park, the festival features bands, international foods, and aquatic events like sailing and barrel races. The festival opens with an honorary ceremony consisting of a raft-burning, fireworks, and live aboriginal hymns to the fire and water gods.

• American Express threw a birthday party for their Australian offices at the Capricorn Resort in Yeppoon. The celebration lasted from May 31 through June 2 and featured a performance by Australia's own James Morrison Jazz Band.

De Ceuster said, "Comments from the 250 invited CEOs on the sound quality ranged from 'good' to 'best I've heard.' That's quite an achievement considering these high-profile guests usually don't care about such things." ODC's system for the party consisted of 2 MSL-4s and 2 PSW-2s per side with 8 UPA-1s used as stage monitors.

• ODC's MSL-4 rig went on tour with the Black Sorrows' during their August run through several clubs in southeast Queensland. MSL-4s are also being used for weekly Queensland sporting events like rugby and the Superleague. Further travels of their MSL-4 rig included an August 8 show by Leonardo's Bride at The Capitol and an August 16 children's concert at the RNA Showgrounds.

"Those boxes have an amazing throw!" De Ceuster commented of his MSL-4s' performance at the children's show, "5000 kids some 100 meters away in a grandstand were dancing along with the music of the Wiggles [the featured performers] as if they were listening from the front row."

Pro Line Professional Audio of Jakarta provided speakers for Planet Bali, a hot new Indonesian club which opened in early August. The club, featuring a full service restaurant with singing waiters in addition to its nightclub and karaoke facilities, is equipped with 6 MTS-4s and a CP-10.

Australian dealer Richardson and Devine sold 40 of the popular and versatile MSL-4's in the past 4 months. They recently closed 2 large sales of Self-Powered systems in the Queensland area:

The company furnished the Brisbane City Council with 24 MSL-4's for use at ANZ Stadium, the third largest stadium in Australia. Seating over 50, 000, the arena is a major special events center for the region: in addition to providing a home for rugby and baseball, the stadium has hosted concerts by Madonna, the Rolling Stones, and a Papal visit. The MSL-4 system will also be used at the Brisbane Entertainment Center, Suncorp Stadium, the River Stage and other major venues throughout the Brisbane area.

Additionally, Richardson and Devine provided 8 MSL-4's and 4 CQ-1's for use in the Great Hall of the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Center. A state-of-the-art-facility, the BCEC features the latest in audio-visual, production, and communications technology. The Great Hall seats up to 4000 people for a variety of events ranging from major conventions and concerts to indoor sporting events.

Australian dealer Richardson & Devine recently sold some MTS-4's to the Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane. The speakers will be part of a flown system for a new theatre at the University.
"I found that I almost forgot that the music was amplified, it sounded so natural," University Audio Lecturer Tony Childs commented. "I can think of no greater compliment for a sound system."

A new Meyer dealer in Brisbane, Australia - Richardson & Devine - recently sold 8 MSL-4 Self-Powered Loudspeakers and four PSW-2 Self-Powered Subwoofers to ODC Productions for use in their audio rental and production business. The system will be used for touring and for outdoor events such as the annual Indy Car race on the Gold Coast and Super League Football games.

Richardson & Devine just sold 8 MSL-4 Self-Powered Loudspeakers and 4 CQ-1 Self-Powered Loudspeakers to the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre -- Australia's most modern capital city venue. Since the centre's multi-million dollar investment in the latest audio visual, production and communications equipment and technology, the Centre has become state of the art in every respect.

The Meyer equipment will be used in the Great Hall, a versatile and flexible meeting space that seats 4,000 in a combination of tiered and flat floor seating.

Staging Connections of West Melbourne, Australia, recently purchased a large self-powered Meyer system for use in the ballroom at the Crown Casino in Melbourne. The system comprises 12 MSL-4 Loudspeakers, 8 PSW-2 Subwoofers, 4 CQ-1 Loudspeakers, 3 CQ-2 Loudspeakers, 4 CP-10 Equalizers and 1 LD-1A Line Driver. The ballroom features a proscenium stage and a large video screen, and seats 1,800 people in the round. The room will be used for corporate events and cabaret acts featuring international performers.

October, 1997

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