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MILO Shines Despite Drenching at ET Live
This year, late October seemed like monsoon season in Las Vegas. Yet despite repeated rain soakings (augmented by a hailstorm assault), the Meyer Sound MILO high power curvilinear array system on Stage A at ET Live not only performed flawlessly but was hailed as a highlight of this two-day outdoor event, presented conjunction with the Entertainment Technology Show/LDI on October 22nd and 23rd. "It was strange weather for Vegas but we weren't worried because back home in Florida our MILOs get thoroughly doused almost every day," says Frank Snipes, general manager of Show Systems, the Orlando-based company supplying nearly all of the Meyer Sound cabinets at the event. "We've had our MILOs for over a year now, and we have not had a single failure yet. And, of course, they sounded spectacular at ET Live when the weather cleared for the shows." Show Systems served as the logistical coordinator for Stage A audio, working on behalf of the primary audio sponsor, Meyer Sound. The complete system included 24 MILO cabinets, two MILO 120 expanded coverage high-power curvilinear array loudspeakers for downfill, and six UPJ-1P compact VariO cabinets for front fill. A complement of 20 700-HP ultrahigh-power subwoofers, methodically spaced and delay tapered, created a low frequency line array for horizontal control of bass. Signal feeds were from an LD-3 compensating line driver, whose atmospheric compensation features saw serious use in maintaining consistent performance through the dramatic atmospheric changes. The monitor system comprised eight UM-1P narrow coverage stage monitors and two MTS-4A full range main loudspeakers as stage side fill. "Our system took the show hands down," observes Mark Thompson, chief technician for Show Systems. "It was very satisfying to hear the MILOs sound so much better than the (competing systems) – even though we couldn't really push the system past idle because of the 95dB noise restriction." Meyer Sound associate "dB Dave" Dennison was instrumental in the sound system, working on its design and alignment, as well as describing the system to the audience during the presentations. The other audio sponsor for the stage, DiGiCo, supplied a new D1 Live digital mixing system with digital snake system for veteran FOH engineer (and Meyer Sound Tour Liaison Manager) Buford Jones' mixing use. Lighthouse supplied the impressive LVP1650 LED screen, and Kleege Industries provided the expansive stage and truss hardware. All suppliers had an opportunity to demonstrate product capabilities during six half-hour shows. Meyer Sound's portions featuried a brief product presentation, pre-recorded music clips, and live music by Teresa, a Nashville-based singer/songwriter. Meyer Sound Sales Managers Sandy Macdonald and Jim Sides provided accompaniment on Hammond B-3 and percussion respectively. "Once again, the Meyer Sound team pulled everything together for an outstanding performance," summarizes Jones. "The reaction was positive throughout the event, with many audience members saying our presentation was far more powerful and professional that the competition's. Each of the six shows flowed well and was a pleasure to mix." The unusually wet weather may have dampened event attendance somewhat, though Show Systems' Mark Thompson chooses to look at the lighter side. "Some people accused us of bringing all that rain with us from Florida," he says. "So maybe we should work some tours of drought states, and hire ourselves out as rainmakers as well as sound guys." December, 2004 |
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