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KV2 Audio supports 360-degree concert experience in Indonesia

On December 21, 2024, Kupang, the capital city of Nusa Tenggara Timur, witnessed a transformative musical event. Titled “Gembira Bersama Kawan” (translated as “Having Fun with Friends”), this concert was a celebration of Suara Kupang FM’s (SKFM) 9th anniversary. Organised by Andry Elita Raga, affectionately known as Little Jo, and carried by a sound system from KV2 Audio, the event brought together audiences from across generations.

The evening featured performances by Indonesian artists Marcello Tahitoe (ELO) and VierraTalle. The concert took place at GOR Flobamora, a basketball and futsal court with circular seating. Inspired by the venue’s layout, Andry Elita Raga envisioned a stage positioned at the centre of the court, offering a 360-degree view for the audience. This design ensured an intimate connection between the artists and their fans, but it also posed a significant technical challenge - how to deliver clear, immersive sound to an audience seated in every direction.

Andry Elita Raga sought the expertise of Dennys Linardo from Hardrock Rental, a KV2 Audio partner. The audio solution needed to be compact enough to fit within the limited space above the drummer in the centre of the stage, share room with LED screens, and provide 360-degree sound coverage. Additionally, the system had to deliver vertical sound projection capable of reaching from the courtside to the top rows of raked seating.

KV2 Audio’s VHD2.0 and VHD1.0 down-fill systems were chosen. A single set of VHD2.0 and VHD1.0 were deployed for each of the four quadrants of the stage, arranged in alternating left and right channels. Eight VHD4.18 subwoofers were strategically placed under the stage. “A traditional line array would have required many more boxes to achieve the same coverage, making this setup not only more efficient but also far less labour-intensive”, notes Dennys Linardo.

“We only needed two adjustments: managing low-mid frequencies to avoid buildup from the proximity of the boxes and adding delay to the subwoofers”, he adds. “The tuning was so straightforward that it was completed directly on the mixing console.”

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