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L.A.'s Design Sound Unveils Star-Studded Events with Sound Devices Astral Wireless System
Located in the heart of Los Angeles, Design Sound has been the go-to A/V architect for the most elite private events in southern California since 2009. With an illustrious roster of clients including Kim Kardashian, Jimmy Kimmel, and Jessica Simpson, as well as tech giants like Apple and Google, the company has cemented its reputation for crafting bespoke live sound solutions that promise peerless sound quality and stability for intimate industry gatherings, extravagant celebrity weddings, and massive corporate galas. To achieve this, Design Sound has recently made Sound Devices Astral wireless receivers and transmitters their RF system of choice.
Tour-grade sound, stealth aestheticsThe scale and complexity of each Design Sound event vary, but the high-profile clientele involved ensures each project requires meticulous planning and execution - no room for errors. Davis Jones, Design Sound's Chief Engineer, explains, "We're working for some of the biggest names in the industry, so the baseline for quality they expect is sky-high. It's exciting as an engineer to work on these projects because they are so challenging - but there's no margin for error."
To meet such demanding requirements, Design Sound prioritizes technology solutions that offer exceptional performance and utmost flexibility. Jones continues, "We aim for systems that are no-compromise in every aspect".
Minimizing their technological footprint also plays a vital role in Design Sound's ethos. While system efficiency and swift setup times are undoubtedly important factors, blending seamlessly with an event's given aesthetic is equally significant, driving some of their most inventive solutions. Jones adds, "When you're dealing with weddings, personal parties, or cocktail hours, technology can easily disrupt the vibe. You must choose core elements that are incredibly small and easily concealed while still providing the requisite quality and stability".
"As we've begun to design completely wireless live sound solutions, Sound Devices and their Astral-series wireless units have been instrumental".
No room for errorJones, already well-versed in Sound Devices from his background in location sound for film and television, was intrigued when he discovered that Sound Devices' Astral line worked seamlessly with DiGiCo - Design Sound's console and controller brand of choice. He found an opportunity to leverage Astral to realize his latest system concepts, particularly in developing fully wireless stage setups - something Design Sound had been pursuing for a long time.
Jones admits, "High-quality sound from wireless units hasn't been up to our standards until now". However, Sound Devices has significantly raised the bar with the Astral line, providing ultra-wide dynamic range, exceptional fidelity, and noteworthy clarity. He declares, "We were completely blown away. Our clients have not been able to tell that it isn't wired - something you can't do with any other brand!"
Currently, Jones employs the A20 Nexus and a pair of A20RX receivers within a single rack unit, offering a powerful and portable setup with up to 29 channels of wireless. Astral's SpectraBand technology and user-friendly interface have granted him total control over available frequencies, even in the hostile RF environment of southern California.
"It's amazing how quickly we can get it set up and how fantastic it sounds after so few steps", Jones enthuses. "It's an incredible system we can offer our clients, providing them with unparalleled flexibility to create RF solutions tailored to their events".
"Failure is not an option at our level, and with Sound Devices wireless, I'm confident it will never happen", he concludes. "We couldn't do this with anything but Sound Devices, and we're delighted to offer our clients something that can elevate their events to new heights."
For more info about Design Sound, please visit: http://www.designsound.com/
About Sound DevicesFor nearly three decades, Sound Devices has produced top-tier audio equipment to empower sound professionals as they capture superior audio for films, television shows, live events, houses of worship, and educational institutions. Sound Devices assembles and supports its products in Reedsburg, Wisconsin, and Madison, Wisconsin, as well as in Rickmansworth, UK. For more information, visit www.sounddevices.com.
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- While not explicitly stated, the Sound Devices Astral Wireless System's robust reliability, advanced RF technology, scalability, and integration capabilities cater perfectly to the demands of live sound applications requiring unwavering performance and swift setup times. For Design Sound, using the Astral system could have benefits such as reduced setup times, enhanced audio quality through reliable wireless connections, and the flexibility to adapt the system for various live sound projects.*
Sound Devices' Astral wireless units, with their robust reliability and advanced RF technology, have been integral in Design Sound's mission to craft seamless live sound solutions. With high-quality sound that clients can't discern from wired connections and a user-friendly interface, the Astral line has provided unprecedented flexibility in developing wireless stage setups. Additionally, the system's scalability allows for quick setup times, ensuring Design Sound's events run smoothly, backed by Sound Devices' unwavering performance.
