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IMMERSIVE SOUNDS FLOURISH AT COACHELLA
sculptures, it embodies the essence of the Do Lab ethos: freedom, discovery and expression. “Macrodose was a return to our roots of building stand-alone structures that create an immersive environment,” said Do LaB co-founder Jesse Flemming. “This also gave the opportunity for the crowd to expand much farther than in years past, and we saw some of our biggest audiences ever.” Macrodose’s open design and intricate structural elements required a low-profile sound system that could deliver the necessary power to cover the expanded audience zone, which extended 300 feet from the stage. Ultimately, the system delivered seamless coverage for an immersive sonic experience that reached every corner of the Do Lab experience.
Coachella 2024, as with previous iterations of the event, boasted a wide array of dynamic new audio-visual (AV) tech innovations. This was no less for its pulsating heart, otherwise known as the Do Lab electronic music stage. The beat was even louder this year, thanks to a new open-air stage design featuring a state-of-the-art Meyer Sound Panther – a large format linear line array loudspeaker system. Since 2005, Do Lab, created by brothers Dede, Jesse and Josh Flemming, has brought elements of underground culture and community- driven experiences to Coachella. Do Lab’s Macrodose stage, new for Coachella 2024, is a bold departure from the tent designs of recent years. An open-air forest of music and lights nestled under a canopy of vibrant, fabric
Known for their emotive lyricism and moody undertones, US rock band Lord Huron burst onto the charts with The Night We Met , a hit that caught the attention of billions. Capturing the delicate nature of their music while recording is crucial for the band, and they put as much emphasis on recreating the listening experience for live audiences. Front of house sound engineer Justin Chechile chose the band’s favoured DPA Microphones vocal and instrument mics, including the DPA d:facto 4018VL and 2011 twin diaphragm mics. “Lord Huron first started using DPA mics for the recording side of things,” Chechile said. “The team loved the mics’ performance in those cases and thought it would be nice to bring them – I’m so glad we switched the live set-up to DPA.” FROM STUDIO TO STAGE
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