A recent concert by four-time Grammy and 24-time Latin Grammy-winning singer, musician, and composer Alejandro Sanz at the Kaseya Center in Miami was supported by Orangeburg, NY-based Dynamic Productions and its new DAS Audio ARA Series self-powered loudspeakers and subwoofers.
Now in his fourth decade of touring, Sanz is on the “En Vivo” tour accompanied by 10 musicians on stage to deliver a mix of pop infused with hints of flamenco, rock, funk, jazz, ballads, and even R&B. Fernando Diaz, Alejandro Sanz front of house engineer Fernando Dias states, “Compared to the AERO series equipment we’ve used before, this new series is a tremendous leap forward. I’m convinced that the ARA series will soon set a global standard.”
The main system deployed by Dynamic Productions consisted of left/right arrays of 14 LARA-80 with an additional two units of LARA-100 for downfill and accompanied by 18 LARA-SUB subwoofers. Another 18 SARA-100 systems were used as frontfills, spread across the stage.
“The challenge was significant,” Diaz adds. “We toured the USA with top-tier equipment and had the chance to use LARA and SARA for the first time in such an iconic venue and for a historic sold-out show. Despite setup setbacks that left us with little time for adjustments, within just 30 minutes, the system was operating flawlessly. I was struck by the sound quality, the clarity of the vocals, and how easily I could adapt my mix to the venue thanks to the equipment’s flexibility and power.”
DAS Audio ALMA software delivered control and monitoring of every device in the system. Diaz: “ALMA was another delightful discovery. It’s efficient, intuitive, and extremely effective. With DASAim, DAS Audio’s directivity control solution, beam setup and optimization become quick, efficient, and straightforward, making SPL optimization smoother than ever. It’s a point of pride to see DAS Audio attain this level of excellence!”
Chris Gonzalez, system technician for Dynamic Productions, has tested the new LARA system in various venues and adds, “After setting up for Alejandro Sanz’s Miami tour stop, I was pleasantly surprised by the system’s quick installation and setup. What was even more striking was the clarity and warmth it delivered, even with minimal adjustments, leaving ample room for the mix to breathe.”
Systems engineer Dani Cristobal concludes, “The new LARA system truly exceeded our expectations. The setup was fast and straightforward, and the control ALMA offers over the system is truly remarkable. The system’s sound itself was even more impressive. We handled a massive show, with numerous inputs: from strings and brass, multiple keyboards, and of course, multiple vocals. Everything sounded warm and crisp, with no rough edges or distortions. It’s genuinely an astonishing sounding system.”
