Renkus-Heinz announced that Kansas City, MO-based production company Platinum XP has standardized on its ICLive X (ICLX) combinable, steerable array modules and subwoofer for deployment to deliver sound reinforcement at live events.
Recently, Platinum XP deployed a system incorporating two ICLXL digitally steerable loudspeakers and two ICLX-118S subwoofers for the Women’s Intersport Network (WIN) for KC sports awards event in Kansas City to supply coverage to an audience of approximately 1,000 in the 2,700-square-foot auditorium without having to fly loudspeakers or adhere to strict sightlines.
“We’re not like other rental production companies, and ICLive X is unlike any loudspeaker system you would typically look at for this type of application,” says Caleb Fankhauser, lead audio engineer at Platinum XP. “We set out to cover the floor of the arena without flying any speakers since tables were set up only a few feet from the stage. The sight lines to the projection screen made the steering capabilities of the speakers very important. Fortunately, Renkus-Heinz had the beam steering technology we needed for this deployment.”
Designed by Ralph Heinz, CTO of Renkus-Heinz, each ICLX module comprises six 19 mm compression drivers on an ASM Waveguide coaxially mounted in front of two 8-inch woofers. ICLX can be arrayed up to 12 modules tall or used in combination with ICLXL and ICLLX modules for added flexibility.
“ICLX is an A-rig with unmatched versatility,” states Dudley McLaughlin, national sales manager of Renkus-Heinz. “It can be used in various configurations in the widest array of music performances, productions or special events. We are exceptionally pleased that a production company of Platinum XP’s caliber has elected to standardize on ICLive X and we’re encouraged by the tremendous success they’ve already experienced with this system.”
Fankhauser adds, “Our capacity to serve customers more comprehensively, efficiently and reliably has been strengthened by this remarkable sound system. The WIN for KC awards reaffirmed our decision to work with Renkus-Heinz, and we’ve since doubled down with additional inventory of ICLive X.”
Brianna McCullough of WIN for KC acknowledged the partnership of Platinum XP production support and Renkus-Heinz ICLive X technology. “The awards luncheon was a complete hit. We were able to celebrate the many accomplishments of the amazing women who deserve to be recognized daily,” she says. “Thanks to the great capabilities of Renkus-Heinz, every guest enjoyed the presentations, speeches and songs no matter where they were seated. We could not have asked for a better way to honor the ladies of the year.”
