L-Acoustics K1 used for Jay Chou concert
Published: ASIA
CHINA: A K1 sound reinforcement system recently received its debut outing in at a 30,000-strong Tianhe Stadium concert by pop star and cultural icon Jay Chou. The system was supplied by new L-Acoustics rental network agent Reyn Yang Professional Sound Co.
The K1 is a new addition to the portfolio of Reyn Yang, one of Taiwan’s biggest rental companies, while its use has been described as ‘a milestone and a revolution for the rental business in the Chinese market,’ by Danny Lau, managing director of L-acoustics distributor RacPro.
The system was configured into two left-right hangs of 12 K1s and three Kara modular line source cabinets for down-fill flown beneath six K1-SBs, and two side arrays of 10 K1s beneath six K1-SBs for far field coverage at both sides of the stadium. It was driven by LA-RAKs housing L-Acoustics LA8 amplified controllers.
Prior to the concert, L-Acoustics certified trainer Paul van Baasbank also carried out training with K1 and Soundvision acoustic simulation software at the stadium. ‘It was good to do the training at the place where their first concert with K1 would take place,’ explained Mr van Baasbank. ‘The team adapted very fast to the design criteria. Their experience, skill and eagerness to learn new techniques made this a great training course.’
One of Taiwan’s leading artists, Jay Chou is a musician, singer, songwriter, music and film producer, actor and director who has won the World Music Award four times. Although trained as a classical musician he fuses Chinese and Western styles to produce R&B, pop and rock, often with a political content. He stars in the newly-released film, The Green Hornet as kung-fu expert Kato – a role made famous by Bruce Lee.