The first Flying Sparks Festival (Funkenflug) in the sold-out Munich Tonhalle, featured German bands such as Puke, Fiddlers Green and Schandmaul. The technical equipment was provided by the Rain Age Veranstaltungstechnik GmbH and the main PA consisted of a W8LC line array, with WSX subwoofers.

The nearfield monitor system was made up of Wavefront W8C and W8CS subs, in combination with Blackline F 12 systems. The stage monitoring also featured exclusively Martin Audio equipment, with eight LE12JB floor monitors, a Blackline F215 (drum fill) and pair of Blackline H3’s (as side fills).

The systems were powered by Crest amplification and the controller was the popular XTA DP226.

“This type of power rack is compatible with other Martin Audio equipment houses in Germany,” says Joe Kuel, from the company’s German distributors, Atlantic Audio.

The highly-experienced sound engineers from German company EVE (Event & Veranstaltungstechnik Enchelmaier) have successfully deployed different Martin Audio line arrays in a number of recent classical productions. The Bendorf-based company used different configurations of the W8LC and W8LM line arrays, depending on the size of venue and the stages.

Two spectaculars were performed: The Verdi Opera Nabucco at the Festhalle Frankfurt and a touring version of Petr Tchaikowsky’s Nutcracker Suite, performed by the state ballet of St. Petersburg.

The line arrays were augmented by WSX subwoofers, with the entire system powered by Crest amplification and XTA DP226 digital loudspeaker management system. The audio distribution systems comprised of six XTA DS 800 (handling 48-channels).

Further EVE productions and spectaculars coming up this year include: State ballet of St. Petersburg’s European tour of Swan Lake; Rhein in Flammen (Rhine in Flames), main stage in Bonn with Kool & the Gang, Jefferson Starship and Ten Years After, and the main stage at the Truck Grand Prix, Nürburgring.

Based in the west of Holland, Bourgonje Rental & Sales BV has been a strong force in lighting and sound for many years. This rental and sales company is well-known for delivering consistent high quality and professionalism, built over 25 years of experience.

Newly acquired production work recently increased the need for a professional line array system, which would be suitable for theatres, clubs and other venues.
Because of its flexibility, sonic qualities and good acceptance among audio professionals, Fred Bourgonje Jr. and his staff decided on a Martin Audio W8LM system.

In early January a 24-enclosure system, including 12 x MA2.8s amplifiers and all flying hardware, was delivered, and immediately earmarked for use by a wide range of clients in the field of corporate events, theatre, leisure and pop.