In addition, the system incorporated 64 D.A.S. Audio LX-218 high performance subwoofers—each incorporating dual D.A.S. 18LXN long excursion, neodymium transducers in a front loaded, bass reflex configuration—provided low end support.
These sub bass enclosures were deployed thirty-two units per side.
In addition to the front of house mains, the Guns N’ Roses setup used a substantial delay system, as Victor Lampariello described.
“Due to the nature of this setup,” he explained, we decided against using outfills. Instead, we erected four delay towers, which were placed 50 meters from the main PA. Two of these towers were comprised of sixteen D.A.S. Audio Aero 38A powered, 3-way line array elements (eight per side) while the other two side clusters consisted of twelve Aero 38’s (six per side).
“These side clusters were driven by Crest power amps and were controlled by a Lake Contour processor.”
Ariel Marti, director of Marti Audio, reports there were a number of serious challenges on this project—any one of which could easily have brought the entire event to its knees. “This event was complicated by a variety of technical coordination issues, structural conditions that weren’t anticipated, and heavy rain throughout the setup period, Marti reports. “Everything from stage rigging and alignment issues to having too little time for setup made this one of the most difficult projects I’ve encountered.
“Thanks to the efficiency, build quality, integrated flyware, and power of the D.A.S. Audio Aero 50’s, the end result was extremely positive and that is, ultimately, what matters. As has happened so many times before, the D.A.S. Audio system was able to overcome the problems frequently encountered in touring sound work.”
Jorge Leggio summarized the Guns N’ Roses project, “As Ariel explained, there were a number of serious obstacles on this job, but thanks to its controlled dispersion characteristics, along with the ease of handling and cabling, the D.A.S. Audio Aero 50 system enabled us to pull everything together in time for a really memorable event.
“I’d also like to thank Marcelo Lampariello, Gustavo Arévalo, Jorge González, Omar Diaz Blasco, Joan La Roda, and everyone at D.A.S. Audio for their incredible support and assistance. Thanks to the knowledge and experience of everyone involved, the Guns N’ Roses concert was a very special project that none of us will ever forget.”
