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Newton’s Desert Double With Rat Sound
Newton’s Desert Double With Rat Sound Outline’s unique FPGA processor assumes key operational role at Coachella and Stagecoach Festivals Both returning after two-year layoffs caused by Covid, the back-to-back festivals and their big crowds returned to the Californian desert in style this year. With its roots going back to 1993 and still held at its original venue, the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, and now one of the world’s largest music festivals, The Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival was staged over two consecutive weekends in April, once again showcasing a huge array of established and emerging artists. Presented the following weekend in the same location, its sister production The Stagecoach Festival is the world’s premier event for folk, mainstream country, bluegrass, roots rock, americana and alt. country. As they have been for every Coachella since 2000, Camarillo-based Rat Sound Systems were the principal audio reinforcement provider for the 2022 event, providing complete live performance systems across the seven largest performance areas: the Coachella Stage, Outdoor Theatre, Gobi Tent, Sahara Tent, Mojave Tent, Yuma Tent, and the Sonora Tent, respectively handling around 180 acts in each of the two three-day weekends. At the Stagecoach Festival, Rat Sound delivered multiple stages worth […]
Outline appoints Daniele Tebaldi as Chief Technology Officer
Outline appoints Daniele Tebaldi as Chief Technology Officer Outline S.r.l., leading European manufacturer of professional loudspeaker systems and FPGA-based signal processing solutions, has extended its organisation with the addition of a strategic new role: appointed today as Outline’s new CTO, Chief Technology Officer, Daniele Tebaldi will liaise with the company’s R&D team, Sales and Tech Support crew and Board of Directors. After embarking in the mid-80’s on a successful career in Italy and Germany as a concert sound engineer with a keen ear for jazz, classical and contemporary music, ten years later Daniele conceived and directed Live Sound Education, one of the earliest and longest-running audio courses in Italy, hosted by the City of Modena – while continuing to work as a freelance copywriter, publicist and translator for the pro audio industry. This landed him a key role in the incorporation of a (now well-known) German professional loudspeaker manufacturer’s Italian subsidiary, which he subsequently directed for 25 years. “In 1997 I attended Daniele’s education program in Modena, on the advice of my late father Guido Noselli, founder and technical guru of Outline,” says Outline’s Marketing and Communication Manager Michele Noselli, a member of the Board of Directors; “Even 25 years […]
Outline nomina Daniele Tebaldi come Chief Technology Officer
Outline nomina Daniele Tebaldi come Chief Technology Officer Outline, prestigiosa Casa bresciana costruttrice di sistemi audio professionali e soluzioni digitali per l’elaborazione del segnale su base FPGA, ha recentemente rinnovato il proprio modello organizzativo con l’aggiunta di una nuova funzione strategica. Daniele Tebaldi è stato nominato nuovo CTO di Outline, Chief Technology Officer, o (per dirla in italiano) Funzionario Tecnologo Capo – che opererà come ufficiale di collegamento tra le squadre del laboratorio di Ricerca e Sviluppo, dell’Ufficio Progetti, del Supporto alle Vendite, ed il Consiglio di Amministrazione dell’Azienda. Dopo una proficua carriera professionale iniziata a metà anni ’80 come tecnico del suono in concerti dal vivo, con una particolare sensibilità verso la musica classica, jazz e contemporanea, sia in Italia che all’estero, nel decennio successivo Daniele ha sviluppato e condotto Live Sound Education, uno dei primissimi (e più longevi) programmi di formazione audio specialistica in Italia (sotto il patrocinio del Comune di Modena) – mentre, al contempo, prestava i propri servizi di copywriter, pubblicista e traduttore freelance ai più importanti marchi audio internazionali; il suo percorso professionale lo ha portato a fondare, per un (ora) ben noto costruttore tedesco di sistemi di amplificazione, la filiale italiana che ha diretto […]
Outline Newton: di nuovo al Coachella
Outline Newton: di nuovo al Coachella La firma sonora del festival più famoso al mondo affidata alla tecnologia Outline Dopo due anni di stop ritorna Coachella — il festival musicale più famoso al mondo. Newton Outline è chiamato nuovamente a gestire la moltitudine di segnali audio dei (6) palchi previsti di questa edizione (15-17 / 22-24 aprile), che si preannuncia ricca come sempre (line-up). Rat Sound Systems Inc è la rental company californiana – tra le più rinomate degli Stati Uniti – a cui, da oltre vent’anni, è affidata la gestione dell’evento. WFIR Outline — la firma timbrica di Coachella “La gestione dei segnali audio, seppur complessa, non è certo l’unica incombenza che Newton è chiamato a svolgere al Coachella” — dichiara Outline in una nota. “Newton, con i suoi filtri WFIR, processa il segnale che finisce direttamente nel [gigantesco] sistema di altoparlanti, quindi al pubblico. Tecnicamente si chiama ‘toning’ dell’impianto audio. Da non confondere con il ‘tuning’ — precisa Outline. In parole più semplici? La firma sonora del festival, quella che il pubblico sente fisicamente addosso attraverso l’impianto, è affidata al processing di Newton. I WFIR sono filtri brevettati e implementati nel processore Newton, capaci di una risoluzione […]
Newton di Outline: arrivano i nuovi aggiornamenti software e firmware
Newton di Outline si aggiorna con una nuova versione del software Dashboard (v1.9.4 e firmware v0.97). Le nuove caratteristiche includono importanti sviluppi alla funzionalità dei noti filtri WFIR, l’aggiunta di funzionalità legate alla porta GPIO e la compatibilità con gli ultimi computer Apple Mac dotati di processore M1. Di particolare interesse per le aziende che utilizzano da anni Newton in alcuni dei più grandi festival del mondo, è l’ulteriore perfezionamento dei filtri WFIR (Warped Finite Impulse Response) recentemente brevettati da Outline (brevetto WFIR – approfondisci). Da oggi, infatti, i WFIR beneficiano del nuovo algoritmo introdotto da Outline e denominato EQ-CSA (Equalization Coefficient Synthesis Algorithm), il quale imprime ulteriore velocità nel processo di equalizzazione ed estende la già elevatissima risoluzione del filtro. Tale incremento si applica anche quando molti Newton sono contemporaneamente collegati tra loro (si pensi ai festival multi-stage), garantendo la consueta precisione e l’altissima qualità per cui i filtri WFIR sono riconosciuti. Quest’ultimo aggiornamento di Dashboard è stato apprezzato da aziende di livello internazionale come Rat Sound, Gabisom, Adlib, Britannia Row, Capital Sound e molte altre, che si affidano già a Newton per il controllo dei sistemi audio in situazioni complesse (multi-stage festivals). Altra novità è la compatibilità con i sistemi Apple Mac equipaggiati con […]
New Software And Firmware Updates Keep Outline’s Newton In A Global Class Of One
Continued development of the Italian company’s patented WFIR filter design results in even greater EQ resolution, while other updates extend the unit’s capabilities, compatibility and control options. As Outline’s extraordinary, patented Newton continues to rewrite the rulebook for advanced sound system signal processing, the latest updates to the Dashboard application (software v1.9.4 and firmware v0.97) include enhancements to the functionality of WFIR filters, the addition of GPIO port control and extended compatibility for the latest Apple Mac computers. Of particular interest to companies who already deploy Newton on some of the world’s largest festivals is the further development of its unique WFIR (Warped Finite Impulse Response) filters, using Outline’s new Equalisation Coefficient Synthesis Algorithm (EQ-CSA) which accelerates the group EQ speed functionality significantly and also extends the filter resolution. These enhancements apply not only within a single Newton but also when several units are networked together, whilst retaining all the outstanding performance and surgical precision for which the unique WFIR filters are recognised. This new level of multi-unit control delivers an unprecedented level of audio equalisation options that can be simultaneously deployed across multiple festival stages – at present, no other audio processor approaches this degree of user control. Major […]
Outline a Fukuoka Dome – la cupola geodetica più grande del mondo
Outline a Fukuoka Dome – la cupola geodetica più grande del mondo GTO e Butterfly superano le criticità acustiche dovute al riverbero dell’enorme arena giapponese Fukuoka, Giappone — Con un diametro di 216 metri, Fukuoka PayPay Dome è la cupola geodetica più grande del mondo. Si tratta del primo stadio del Giappone costruito con un tetto retrattile (1993). Fukuoka Dome è lo stadio di casa dei Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks, la squadra di baseball della città, ma è anche la sede per i grandi concerti. Nel corso degli anni si sono ripetutamente esibiti Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Madonna, The Rolling Stones e Bon Jovi, per citarne alcuni. Il service giapponese Try Audio Japan ha gestito l’audio del Fukuoka Music Festival, uno degli eventi musicali più recenti, utilizzando un imponente sistema di altoparlanti Outline composto dai line array GTO e Butterfly. Il festival era suddiviso su due palchi, ciascuno dei quali equipaggiato con un array verticale di 12 GTO e 3 Mantas (down-fill) per lato, oltre a 24 Butterfly (side hangs). Le torri delay erano formate da 16 Butterfly, mentre 40 subwoofer DBS 18-2 assicuravano il “punch” alle basse frequenze. Appoggiati sui sub vi erano i moduli LIPF-082 per servire le prime file […]
Outline dominates the Dome
Outline dominates the Dome GTO and Butterfly overcome acoustic problems at a huge Japanese arena The Japanese city of Fukuoka stands on the shores of Hakata Bay, has been a centre of international commerce since ancient times and is the country’s sixth-largest city and second-largest port after Yokohama. The city hosts the 52,000 capacity Fukuoka PayPay Dome, the first multi-purpose dome in Japan to incorporate a retractable roof and, when built, its 216 metre diameter made it the largest indoor stadium and the largest geodesic dome. At a length of 188 metres (over 617 feet), the venue also has the world’s longest bar from which spectators can see the entire field. As well as baseball (the Dome is home to the SoftBank Hawks), other key sports events are staged regularly, and concerts have included artists of the calibre of Michael Jackson, who performed on four occasions there to huge crowds, Whitney Houston, Madonna, The Rolling Stones and Bon Jovi. One of the most recent music events staged at the huge venue was the Fukuoka Music Fes., organised by Softbank Hawks, Space Shower TV and apparel manufacturers BEAMS. On this occasion, the total array of Outline loudspeakers fielded by the event’s audio contractor Try Audio Japan […]
Suono Outline per il più grande evento di beneficenza in Polonia
Suono Outline per il più grande evento di beneficenza in Polonia Sin dal 1993, The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity organizza eventi per raccogliere fondi utili all’acquisto di attrezzature mediche. Nel corso degli anni l’iniziativa è cresciuta sino a diventare la più grande organizzazione di beneficenza non governativa e senza scopo di lucro della Polonia, dedicandosi all’assistenza pediatrica e per gli anziani, con una serie di concerti nelle città di tutto il paese. Scopo di questa trentesima edizione (2022) era quello di acquistare apparati medicali e diagnostici per le malattie degli occhi nei bambini. L’evento si è tenuto nella capitale, Varsavia, dove Gigant Sound Letus – una delle principali società di produzione e rental service dell’Est Europa – è stata incaricata di fornire, installare e gestire i sistemi audio Outline. Gigant ha fornito quattro impianti separati per il ‘Finale Studio’, la location dedicata ai concerti e altri due spazi outdoor, oltre ad amplificare la ‘Light To Heaven’ (un grande show pirotecnico), la Warsaw WOŚP Run ‘Count Yourself With Diabetes’ (in cui circa 4.000 persone hanno partecipato alla maratona) e la ‘Virtual GOCC Run’, ovvero la giornata conclusiva della raccolta fondi basata su un’app. In origine l’evento doveva svolgersi all’aperto, ma, […]
Gigant Sound And Outline Take Centre Stage In Poland’s Largest Charity Event
Gigant Sound And Outline Take Centre Stage In Poland’s Largest Charity Event Founded in 1993, The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity was originally created as a one-off event to raise money for medical equipment, raising over $1.5m that year. Part of the WOŚP Foundation, the event has since grown to become Poland’s largest non-governmental, non-profit charity organisation, raising money for pediatric and elderly care and featuring annual ‘Grand Finale’ live events in towns and cities right across the country. 2022 saw the 30th edition of the numerous events supporting the charity and their purpose this year was the purchase of medical and diagnostics equipment for eye diseases in children. The largest single event was held in the capital, Warsaw, where sound company Gigant Letus were commissioned to deliver, install, prepare and operate the sound systems for the various events and activities. Gigant supplied and commissioned four separate systems, covering the Finale Studio and concert tent with two more outside, used during the ‘Light To Heaven’ (a large fireworks show) and for the Warsaw WOŚP Run ‘Count Yourself With Diabetes’ (where about 4,000 people registered for the run on streets) and the ‘Virtual GOCC Run’, the finale of an app-based participatory fund-raising scheme. Originally […]
What professional audio people are saying
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“The Australian Pink Floyd Show has some critical needs – it needs a scalable system, the flown system has to be lightweight and the truck footprint needs to be as small as possible. The Superfly / Mantas system ticks all three boxes. A system comprising six GTO-SUBs, 32 Superfly, 18 Mantas and 6 lip fills plus amps and trunks all fits into a 12 foot space on the truck. Also, the light weight of the boxes allows us to get eight Superfly and three Mantas on a single 500 kg point, enabling us to get maximum coverage within the weight limitations. Whether flying 11 or 17 boxes it’s incredibly quick and simple – the longest part of flying the box is hooking up the CA-COM connectors. The Superfly / Mantas combo dealt with the challenges of Aussie Floyd incredibly well, especially with a Newton processor and 12 X8’s on the front end. Integration between the two devices worked fantastically well over Capital / Solotech’s Dante digital MTP infrastructure.”
“The Outline system gained a fan as soon as I opened the PA up. I didn’t have to do much at all to get what I needed out of the system, which translated the core sound of the instruments/vocals on stage clearly. Also, considering I had a 95dB limit and Janelle’s shows can get pretty loud, I had a lot of headroom.”
“I genuinely love this PA. It is very natural sounding, seemed to behave evenly across the whole frequency spectrum, and had plenty of headroom for our show. I never felt like I was fighting it, and it never got in the way. I felt that it translated the emotion of the music perfectly, and it was really nice to hear all the mistakes in my mix through such a revealing box! I am not very technical, and that’s why I had the amazing system tech Ville with me, so I probably couldn’t comment too much about stuff like rigging, software differences, etc. What I can comment on is the musicality of the PA. I really felt like I was mixing music…not mixing a PA system! There are only a couple of other PA systems that I feel the same way about. I find that some of the ‘big names’ sound too processed, and impart too much negative character to the sound. This PA is definitely in my top three or four now.”
“La resa dell’audio [Outline] è stata impressionante, un suono potente come non mai, ma anche chiaro e pulito. Ad ogni edizione impariamo qualcosa ed aggiustiamo il tiro ed è bello rendersi conto che tutti gli accorgimenti si traducono in un risultato che sorprende ogni volta. Su Won’t Get Fooled Again in certi momenti sembrava esplodere una bomba nucleare, a ripensarci ancora mi esalto!” Photo by Camilla Messini
“Dave and I were hugely impressed with the Outline PA. It had been brilliantly rigged by the system engineer and his team, who helped us adapt it, subtly, for the show. It was superb, and made Lucca one of the most satisfying shows I’ve mixed to date.”
“Using one dedicated Newton to replace what was previously several devices networked together has been so much easier to adapt to different scenarios. Day to day, we may require multiple additional feeds for house delays, VIP boxes or hearing loops, or additional fills may be needed. A nice clear matrix grid easily shows what input signal is routed to each output in one view.” “With us taking MADI, AES, and analogue out of the console on Snow Patrol, each processed input path can have 4 fall over inputs should it lose clock source on one of them. By taking several desk outputs, we had redundancy in the event of an output of the desk going down, or a cable failure.” “The support from the guys at Outline has been brilliant. The team have listened to product requests and developed the software to cater for real world use, providing help whenever needed.”
“I used Outline at Red Rocks and it did a fantastic job of making it up to the top of the hill. The system engineers did an excellent job of covering the Lucca Summer Festival venue.”
“I was very impressed with the musicality of the Superfly. In terms of tonality, it’s very smooth and hi-fi and allows you to get very even coverage with smooth transitions between hangs. Also, Outline have done a great job with the prediction software, which allowed me to verify my designs before putting them into practice. There aren’t many user-friendly 3D bits of design software out there, but they’ve managed to create one. The other key part of the system for me was the Newton processor. It’s an extremely powerful tool and my life would have been a lot harder without it!”
“Nick Boulton and I have found Superfly to be an exceptionally good sounding and flexible cabinet. It has a very flat, consistent response which reacts very well to EQ and copes easily with a wide dynamic range of programme material. The low box weight and fly-ware also means we can hang a sufficiently high number of cabinets from the smallest to the largest of venues, whether clubs, theatres or arenas. Some of the results have been truly stunning and all in all, I feel the combination of Superfly and Mantas was the perfect choice for the European leg of the current Stereophonics World Tour 2020. I look forward to using Outline products again in the future…!”
“Following several demos of the Newton we were very impressed with the GUI, fast workflow and ease of use. The Newton is the all-in-one solution to many technical problems. The form factor is the real selling point, it’s a constant battle for all manufacturers to try and shrink the footprint while retaining functionality – Outline have managed to find a perfect match between both. Fernando at Outline and James at CUK have been very receptive to our feedback and feature requests, which really inspires confidence in both companies. We see the Newton being used for all future projects that require simple and effective system management – any tool that speeds up workflow and simplifies complex clocking arrangements is a winner!”
“The most important features for us when deciding upon the Newton were its small form factor with such a high I/O count, the wide scope for redundancy with dual PSUs, multiple layers of redundancy on the inputs, its unique approach to switching if an input is lost and the fact that it can SRC the wide range of digital formats it takes in. On both MTV and the Brits the Newtons were used as the front-end matrix for the audio system, taking inputs from both the presenter and band consoles in multiple formats to give us true redundancy, so MADI, Dante, AES and analogue were all used simultaneously. With the complex system design and show layout, being able to take in large groups of inputs in multiple formats was a winner – the Newton has managed to replace multiple units which used to have to be cascaded, it has eliminated clocking headaches and also means we can have an overview of everything that’s going on, all within one page of the software. The Newton having proved itself on two large scale, international televised events has shown that with its flexibility it could be used on a wide variety of our projects and it will be my go-to choice for these events moving forward.”
“Rat Sound has been searching for several years for a solution to drive our festival sound systems and Outline has met the challenge with an elegant solution. With the Newton we can combine consoles and drive outputs in a multitude of popular formats, and we appreciate all the various clocking options. Our System Engineers instantly appreciated the intuitive, easy to use software control. Rat Sound has immediately begun deploying Newton’s on a multitude of festivals, and we plan on utilizing them on all our festival events in 2019 and beyond.”
“I love to use Newton because it is no trouble, we can now have the festival matrix desks plus the festival desk with videos, DI and MCs without problems, we don’t need to worry about clocking issues. Also, 16 outs with tons of processing power is amazing and last but not the least the Smaart integration is amazing. Newton is the way to go now in the digital world, in a single rack space unit we can do a lot. We use our Newtons as system management, summing desks on festivals and output control for the system, linked via Dante to feed delay towers. Also, Newtons solve the clock sync issue when combining with different digital audio sources – that’s the best thing in the world! Also the EQs are so precise and smooth with their phase response.”
“The Newton is a powerful unit which answers a long term need for festivals and touring. One unit can replace several of the ‘industry standard’ units which are a hassle to interlink. No other unit has the ease of use and flexibility in clocking, I/O and routing. I look forward to using them on more of my projects, and as the software develops, I’m sure they will only get better!”
“Outline has done an outstanding job of utilizing the Smaart API to integrate Smaart measurement data within the latest release of their Dashboard control software. This integration really highlights Outline’s commitment to providing their customers with powerful, forward-thinking professional audio tools and we are thrilled to see Newton/Dashboard added to the ever-growing list of Smaart API enabled products.”
“Newton is an extremely capable device. A single 1RU unit replaces a multitude of current industry standard devices. The clocking flexibility, simplistic routing, and plentiful IO makes Newton a dream to use. Each output has gain, delay, polarity, layers of EQ, and every filter type including both types of all pass filters! The possible uses for the device are incredible. Not only can the Newton make a whole rack of gear disappear, but sonically it is very transparent. When applying a filter, you hear the filter, nothing else. I find achieving the desired result not only easier, but also improves the overall sonic performance of the entire system.”
“We were looking for something versatile and simple to use, but no other solution had that level of versatility. Nothing has come close to what the Newton unit can do.”
“The GTO was already a winner on paper, due to the box containing superior components: four 3″ (HF), four 8″ (MF), and two 15″ (LF) all in a single enclosure. However it was only when I worked with the system for the first time in front of a 700,000-strong audience that I realized that the GTO was not only far superior on paper, but also compared with anything else I had ever worked with.”
“The internal word clock management allows the user to remain synchronous with whichever console is live, should they wish, the 18×16 matrix is going to be incredibly useful and the fact that all this is built in a 1RU space just makes it even better.”
“Right now we are using the Newton as our overall system management hub, providing all of our system EQ and control. On our own headline shows we also run the opening acts into it. It is nice not having to worry about clock synchronisation or digital noise with the Newton, and to have the flexibility to send or receive any format we need – this has been of great help through the day to day festival shows we have been doing this summer. The Newton is great – it’s been a real workhorse, and it is one unit in the rack I don’t have to worry about!”
“NEWTON easily met and exceeded all our expectations. But beyond the connectivity and convenience I was also delighted to discover just what a great-sounding unit this is. I also particularly enjoyed using the NEWTON’s zero-latency WFIR (Warped Finite Impulse Response) EQ filters…”
“What can I say… Working with Outline Systems is like bringing back the correct acoustic rules… but with really high technology on board fully in control without tricks… The best moment is always when we turn on the full rig… For me it’s like sitting on my Harley on a non-stop ride from the East Coast to the West Coast… Pure pleasure… Chapeau, Monsieur Noselli!… So what can I say… Nothing – just listen… louder!…”
“There is some monstrous power contained in one rack unit: easy to use, fast to configure for any need, no more problems with SRC or clock sync … I faced a summer tour where, for every PA I happened to work with, I had a powerful and efficient tool for my mixes. Finally a device that has the combination of pristine quality and extreme flexibility. Hope to use it as soon as possible for a festival. Italian pride. ROCK!”
“Since I used a Newton for the first time in May 2018 as a console matrix, it’s been my preferred method of getting multiple consoles into the PA system at any one time. This year at TRNSMT we stepped it up a notch and used a pair of Newtons in tandem to do all of my console matrixing and system processing. Taking LRSF from up to 4 consoles at any one point in AES3 format with an Analogue backup, and giving me all my PA sends plus record and programme matrix’s, the Newtons worked seamlessly throughout the weekend. With the latest software update including SMAART integration and the tablet mode, what was already a fantastic bit of kit, is only going to get better.”
“Being the answer for demanding install and touring applications where top quality matrixing and processing is required, we are very happy that we can now offer Outline Newton to our clients in the Benelux. Audio quality and technical specs are on the highest level which, combined with the extensive 18×16 matrix, has resulted in high profile users all over the world”
“With over 700 shows under my belt mixing Justin Moore, I’ve never come across another system that has the sonic accuracy and headroom of Outline’s GTO C-12.”
“Managing Director Keith Davis, Senior Project Manager Martin Connolly, Project Manager Robin Conway and I sat in the back row of the upper bowl and the clarity and sonic performance of the [GTO C-12] system blew us away…the highs, mids and lows were all incredible. There was not even a hint of needing delay hangs for the O2 Arena.”
“Outline has done a wonderful job making GTO C-12 sound fabulous right from the start – rich, potent, and with the silky smooth highs that Outline is known for. In a theatre setting, it was the most hi-fi experience, much like sitting at home listening to my reference system.”
“…just done our sound check for an open air show, the [Superfly] rig breezed it, it’s absolutely fantastic, full, clear, powerful, and travels a great distance; I have been working on my processing and now have the mix very smooth, it’s a great system. The show was fantastic, I can’t believe how solid the system is outside. It’s the best I have used. It’s perfect!” | Full interview (https://vimeo.com/293948997)
“I try to mix the show the way I would want to hear it, nice and punchy with lots of vocals so the crowd can sing along. The GTO C-12 has easily accomplished that task. The system sounds even across the whole spectrum and didn’t seem to shift its tonal balance if it was driven lightly or given its head. Francis Rossi in particular is very in touch with the audience and they hang on his every quip, so having his vocal mic open and crystal clear is paramount. I go for big drums sounds, fat guitars, a good layer of BV’s and make sure all the guitar solos are present.”
“The sound produced by the guys on stage is rich, full and symphonic, and it is essential that I have a PA that capable of delivering this to all corners of the auditorium. The reach of this system is phenomenal – the people at the back of the balconies have been enjoying a far more full frequency spectrum than previously, particularly in the top end. The GTO C-12 system to me is voiced very forward, which makes it very suitable for arena-sized and smaller outdoor shows and this characteristic really helps it push the mix to all corners of the venue.”
“It was very risky and I’d never have accepted the challenge without the Outline systems, because I know them inside out!” [ref. World Youth Day in Krakow with 2.5 Million Pilgrims]
”The Outline system works great, and the settings available have enabled me to easily achieve a smooth and natural response across the entire frequency range.”
“GTO is the closest thing I found in live sound to the definition of studio monitoring. It’s so detailed that you need to treat it with respect. In some ways you have to rethink your mix and be careful not to overlook anything that will show up if it’s not handled carefully.”
“There are very few powerful PA’s on the market that also sound even, tight and clean. GTO is one of them. Its quality is outstanding and like every other Outline product is versatile and easy to manage. The excellent 3D prediction software OpenArray helps to create a perfect sound design too. The R&D team does incredible job. I started using Outline since the Butterfly days and it is always a pleasure to mix using their systems.”
“As a team we bring to professional audio the same legendary Italian passion and creativity that lead the world in many other fields. We listen to our customers so that we can create the true audience experience.“
