Concluding a successful international tour with Billy Idol, guitar players Steve Stevens and Billy Morrison credit AKG for clear, fat-sounding guitars and sound that doesn’t drop out.
With an AKG DSR700 wireless system receiver, the two acclaimed artists brought Billy Idol’s music to life in front of hundreds of thousands of fans worldwide.
While reviewing three sets of wireless microphone systems on tour, Stevens and Morrison were unable to find their ideal sound without experiencing frequent dropout.
After Stevens read about the AKG DSR700, AKG Product Manager Wireless-Tour-Install at JBL, Joseph Wagoner demoed the wireless system to the band mates.
“It’s absolutely night and day,” stated Stevens, comparing AKG wireless systems to those he previously used on tour. “I am still shocked as to just how much difference the DRS700 wireless system makes to our tone, both throughout the crowd fill and on-stage.”
Utilizing the DMS700 on tour, Morrison sensed his riffs coming alive via his in-ear monitoring system. “With the body, warmth and tone, one could have easily assumed the sound ran through a cable.”
“When I took my ears out and walked into the house, it sounded bigger than anything else I’ve used. AKG’s features are easy to use and set up, and pairing that with a wireless system that doesn’t drop out, sounds huge and has the legacy of AKG behind it. You really can’t ask for anything more.”
“With decades of musical excellence, Steve and Billy both reinforce the deep history of AKG’s performance and reliability, and add tremendous weight to the line with their approval of the AKG system,” said AKG’s Wagoner.
“With an active roster of world-wide performers and amateurs alike, AKG’s reputation as a leader in the live sound and studio setting continues to thrive.”
With nearly 30 years at Billy Idol’s side, Stevens’ glam rock image and hard music style propelled him as one of the most sought-after guitarists in the 80’s.
Steve Stevens and Billy Morrison will be appearing at the HARMAN booth, #7800 at Winter NAMM on Thursday January 13, 2011 at 1:00PM.
